Next chappie! Kinda short…
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"Hey, dad?" Cody called as she walked through the front door.
"In here," he called from the living room. "What's up?"
"I've decided," she said calmly, walking up behind the sofa, "That I want to go study in Boston."
"Really? I didn't think you were so bent on going."
"Yeah, well things change," she said bitterly.
"Sweetie, are you okay?" he asked, "Anything you wanna talk about?"
"I'm fine," she mumbled indignantly. "Semester starts in two weeks, right?"
"Well…yeah, but-"
"Check for the soonest flight," she ordered. "I need to pack my stuff." Cody turned on her heel and stomped on every single stair up to her room.
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Half an hour later, Cody's room was a complete disaster. She had a suitcase open on her bed, and was throwing things haphazardly inside. Clothes and such littered her floor, and pictured were strewn across her bed and desk. She dug through her dresser, throwing everything out as she looked for something.
"Cody?" Remy said timidly, poking her head in the room. She received a shirt in the face, rather than an answer.
"I don't want to talk to you of all people," Cody muttered, still tossing things around the room.
"I think we need to talk. It's kind of important."
"Important? Don't you dare talk to me about importance." She pulled out a large stack of photos from the bottom of her drawer and placed them in her suitcase, chucking a green shirt on top of it.
"Listen, Cody," she said earnestly, "I know what you're probably thinking."
"Oh, do you?" she snapped, planting a hand on her hip and facing Remy.
"Cody, he just sort of…came onto me. I know how much you like him…I wouldn't dream of going after him."
Cody's face eased slightly. "Really?"
Remy pulled her into a tight hug. "I'm so sorry for you," she said.
Cody patted her awkwardly on the back. "It's okay."
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Cody knocked on Adena and Tanis's door, and waited for a reply.
"Coming!" Adena called. She opened the door.
"I came to drop these off," Cody said to Adena, holding out a pair of strappy sandals. "They belong to Tanis…I forgot to bring them back."
"Sure," Adena said, taking them from her. "Hey, is something the matter?"
"No," she said dishonestly. "I just have a lot on my mind."
"Cody," Adena said, putting her hand on Cody's shoulder. "If you wanna talk…you know where I am, okay?"
"Oh, Adena!" she cried, throwing her arms around her friend, and completely breaking down. "I'm leaving for Boston!"
"Wha? Boston!"
Cody sniffed, "I got a letter yesterday from a school I applied to there. They have an opening, so I'm going."
"But Codddyyy…" Adena whined. "Only yesterday? Haven't you given this any thought at all?"
She was silent for a moment, then said, "I've given it plenty of thought."
"But- but-"
"Adena, I don't belong here…"
"Shut up," Adena said seriously. "What makes you think that?" Cody shifted uncomfortably on her heels. "Tell me?"
"You want the truth?" she asked. Adena nodded. "I saw Squib and Remy kissing in the pool."
"Wha?"
"Remy told me he came onto her."
"And you believed her?"
"Adena! She's family. She wouldn't lie to me."
"Yeah, well, neither would Squib. Why don't you go talk to him?"
"I dunno."
"Cody! Would you rather leave without knowing what really happened?"
"I…" she started. "…No."
"Good. Just go talk to him and see what happened, okay?"
"I guess so."
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"Squib?" Cody said, knocking on his door. Footsteps came thundering towards the door, and Squib threw it open.
"Oh, thank God you're here!" he said, pulling her inside and shutting the door behind them. He took both of her hands in his and sat on the bed, bringing her down with him. "We really need to talk."
Cody feigned disinterest. "About what?" she asked casually.
"About wha? About what happened last night!"
"I think you're mistaken, Squib," she said bitterly. "I know exactly what happened last night.
"You do?"
"Oh, sure. Remy told me everything."
"She did? The truth?"
"All of it."
"And- and you're not mad?"
Cody was shocked that the words were even coming out of his mouth. "No, Squib. I'm not mad. In fact, you've just helped make the most important decision of my life."
"Which would be?"
She patted him on the shoulder and flashed him a huge fake smile. "I'm moving to a school in Boston," she said, getting up. "Thanks, Squib."
"Wait- you what?"
"You heard me," she said, "I'm leaving."
"Why!"
"What do you mean why?"
"I mean what did I do?"
Cody faked a feeble laugh. "You tell me you like me, then hit on my cousin! And kiss her!"
"Is that what she told you?"
"It's the truth isn't it? Don't deny it, Squib," she said, "I don't care anymore."
"Cody," he said taking her by the wrist. "I did no such thing."
"Yeah, right."
"Cody!" he said sternly. "She came onto me."
"Squib, I really don't need this right now," she warned, pulling her arm away.
"Cody, I won't let you go until you hear me out. Remy's great, okay? She's funny and smart and really pretty." Tears started to well up in Cody's eyes. She couldn't believe her ears. How dare he!
"Shut up!" she shouted.
"No," he said, his grip on her wrist tightening. "Let me finish. Cody, she's nothing compared to you. And I mean that. Believe me when I say I didn't do a thing."
"Squib, I…"
"Please."
"You promise?" she asked, taking his hand on hers.
"Of course," he said softly, and bent down so that his face was level with hers.
"Is she gone?" came a voice from inside the closet. Cody immediately shook Squib's arm off and marched over to the closet. She flung the door open to reveal Remy standing inside, looking ashamed.
"What the hell is this?" she demanded, jerking a finger at her.
"She came looking for you, Cody!"
"Oh, save it, Squib. I don't have time for this," she spat, heading for the door.
"I told her to hide," he said, "Because-"
"Because you didn't want to get caught again?" she snapped at him, her face red with fury.
"Because I knew you'd freak out after what happened last night!"
"Forget it, Squib. Just forget it," she muttered, storming out of the room.
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Hope you liked it and I'll try to update ASAP!