Cody sat in the deserted open, working on some homework. She glanced at her watch; only 15 more minutes until her friends got out of practice. And Squib, of course. She smiled; things had been good with Squib lately. It had been a week and a half since the two had gotten back together and they had been taking things slowly. She looked up when she felt someone sit beside her on the couch.
"Nate," she started, "get out of…"
"Calm down," he cut her off, "I just wanted to say goodbye."
"Why?"
"I'm leaving, transferring to Brentwood,"
"Oh," Cody said, trying to contain her smile.
"I just want you to know that I'm sorry for the huge mess that I caused,"
"Thanks," Cody said quietly.
"So, you and Squib are good? You're back to normal?"
Cody inhaled deeply, searching for words, "We will be," she said slowly.
Nate smiled, "Glad to hear it," with that, he and Cody exchanged a small smile and he was gone.
"Squib?" Cody called, entering his dorm.
"In the shower," she heard him call from the bathroom, "be out in a minute!"
"Where's Cameron?" She asked.
"Out with Tannis somewhere, I think," he called.
"Cool," she said, more to herself than him, since he couldn't hear her. She sat back on his bed and waited for him to finish.
"Hey," he said when he emerged a few minutes later. He kissed her, his wet hair tickling her forehead. She kissed him back for a few moments before pulling away and resting her head on his shoulder.
"So, what movies are we watching tonight?" She asked, glad that it was finally Friday.
"I think the girls chose Footloose and Saturday Night Fever," Squib said, groaning.
"Oh my," Cody laughed.
"Tell me about it," he smiled, "I have no desire to see John Travolta strut around in a white leisure suit.
"Well, I'm sure I'll be able to keep you occupied," she smirked, bringing her lips to his once again.
"So," Adena said, "you and Squib! How's it going?" The three girls had headed back up to Tannis and Adena's room after movie night was over.
"Good," Cody couldn't suppress the tiny smile on her face.
"Awww!" Tannis squealed.
"You two are totally cute," Adena gushed.
"I know…" Cody trailed off.
"But?" Adena prompted her, sensing the slight worry in her tone.
"It's just…I dunno," Cody struggled to find words, "all the other relationships I've had, they've never been anything special. I mean, the guys were all really nice, and I liked them, but it was mostly just having fun. But with Squib it's so complicated, and there are all these feelings."
"What kind of feelings?" Tannis asked.
"That's the hard part! I don't even know what I'm feeling! Sometimes I think we're just having fun, and sometimes I think I'm, like, falling in love with the guy," Cody admitted.
"You love Squib?" Adena shrieked.
"That's just the thing," Cody explained, "I don't know if I do. I have no idea what I feel for him…" she glanced at her watch, "I have to get back, I'm already late," she told her friends.
"Okay," said Tannis, "but we're continuing this discussion later!"
"Okay," Cody laughed, glad to get the weight off her chest, "good night guys."
"Bye, Cody," they called. As soon as she had left the room, Tannis and Adena looked at each other.
"She totally loves him."
"Totally."
"So, Squib, you and Cody?" Cameron asked.
"What about us?"
"How's it going?"
"Fine," Squib said, climbing into bed.
"Gee, be a little more vague there, buddy," Cameron joked.
"Well, what do you want to know?" Squib asked.
"Whatever," Cameron answered.
"It's good. It's great. There,"
"You sound unsure,"
"It's just…"
"What?" Cameron asked.
"I think I have feelings for her," Squib admitted.
"What? Feelings for your girlfriend? Oh no!" Cameron joked.
"I mean actual feelings, like real, sappy, mushy feelings,"
"So, love?" Cameron clarified.
"I dunno…maybe," Squib sighed.
"Well, as an outside observer, I can definitely say you love her,"
"Whatever," Squib sighed.
"Well, are you going to tell her?" Cameron asked.
"Maybe,"
"Maybe?"
"What if she doesn't feel the same way?"
"Squib," Cameron said, "you two were pining after each other for, like, a year and a half. Trust me, she'll feel the same way."
"I hope so," Squib said, "Now comes the hard part, how am I gonna do it?"
"I'm sure you'll think of something," Squib could hear the smirk in Cameron's voice, "good night."
It's gonna be me baby
It's gonna you baby
Time I've been patient for so long
How can I pretend to be so strong?
Looking at you baby
Feeling it too baby
If I'm asking you to hold me tight
then it's gonna be all right
It's gonna be Love
It's gonna be great
It's gonna be more then I can take
It's gonna be free
It's gonna be real
It's gonna change everything I feel
It's gonna be sad
It's gonna be true
It's gonna be me baby
It's gonna be you baby
It's gonna be...Its gonna be Love
Time am I restless or a fool?
How can you pretend to be so cruel?
Maybe it's me baby
Maybe it's true baby
Maybe it's everything were dreaming of
We waited long enough
Its gonna be Love
It's gonna be great
It's gonna be more then I can take
It's gonna be free
It's gonna be real
It's gonna change everything I feel
It's gonna be sad
It's gonna be true
It's gonna be your the one to do
It's gonna be me baby
It's gonna be you baby
The sooner you let two hearts beat together
The sooner you know this love is forever
It's gonna be love
Love needs time now or never
Its gonna be love
You really got to believe
it's gonna be strong enough
Its gonna be Love
It's gonna be great
It's gonna be more then I can take
It's gonna be free
It's gonna be real
It's gonna change everything I feel
It's gonna be sad
It's gonna be true
It's gonna be your the one to do
It's gonna be hard
It's gonna be tough
It's gonna be more then just enough
It's gonna be LOVE
It's gonna be Love
It's gonna be sad
It's gonna be true
It's gonna be me baby
It's gonna be you baby
It's gonna be me baby
It's gonna be you
It's gonna be real
It's gonna be love
-Mandy Moore 'It's Gonna Be Love'
