-1A/N: Alright, chapter four of my extremely so far action-packed story! I think I should change the rating now :) The song is 'Lose it All' by BSB.
Disclaimer: I don't own Cody, London or any of the other TSL people. I did however, own the gunman and the waitress. I also don't own this song or the band.
Chapter Summary: Cody is hospitalized. Will he be okay?
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Cody grunted with pain softly, as his eyes drifted open. The only thing he could muster to think was how much his midsection hurt and how white the walls were. As soon as his eyes had opened, people surrounded him instantly. He recognized Zack, his mom, Maddie and a few doctors. He wondered where London was. Had the man gotten to her?
"Where?" He managed to ask his mother. She automatically knew what he meant.
"She's over there, asleep in the chair beside you," she whispered. She was in tears just like the rest of them. He glanced over to the near-by chair in time to see London stir faintly, then sit up, with distress plain and clear on her face. She broke down weeping, seeing that he was awake. She ran over to him and wrapped her arms around his neck, careful not to hurt him.
"I was so scared! I love you so much!" She whimpered.
Take what you need
Cause I can't hold my breath
Say what you feel
Cause I've got nothing left
He lifted his arm and rubbed her back softly.
"I'm okay," he said in a tired, muffled voice.
"No, your not. You just got shot," she argued, shaking her head at his willfulness. He tittered softly. It was certainly like her to argue with you when you say your okay.
"Do you remember what happened?" Zack asked, his voice breaking a little.
"Yeah. He didn't get my coat, did he?" He asked, obviously not concerned with his physical well-being. London scoffed.
"Would you forget about the coat? Your alive. That's all that matters," she scolded him. He laughed.
"You looked inside, didn't you?" He asked with a small smile. She gave him a small nod.
I made a promise to myself last night
I'm gonna keep it if it's wrong or right
"So?" He asked her eagerly. She looked slight confused.
"So, what?" She replied.
"You saw what was in there. You know what I was going to ask you," he said, significantly. She looked completely taken aback.
"You were going to propose to me?" She said in a petite voice, tears springing up in her eyes.
"Let's leave them alone, guys," Carey said, a bit of surprise in her voice, to Zack and Maddie.
And if I lose it all
There'd be nothing left to lose
And I would take the fall
Cause knowing you are out
There breathing is so wonderful
It's a chance I take even if I break
And I lose it all, if I lose it all
It wouldn't matter anyway
"Yes, as a matter of fact. And since we're here, alone, I'd like your answer," he teased her.
"Your lying in a hospital. You have a hole in your stomach. This isn't the time or the place," she disagreed. He looked a little thwarted.
"I think it's the perfect time. It's a miracle that I'm alive. In the wake of a miracle, I'd like to ask you to spend the rest of your life with me," he retorted, clutching his stomach a bit.
"If I answer you, will you lay down and rest?" She replied in a softer manner.
"I sure will," he replied, staring up at the ceiling. She heaved a sigh and walked over to him, gripping his hand.
"Yes, I will marry you," she replied, leaning down and placing a light kiss on his lips.
Don't change a thing
Perfect as you are
Time has a way
Time is all I've got
If my heart should shatter watching you
There'd be one less thing I'd have to do
They heard a loud 'wooing' noise coming from the hallway, and knew that Carey had heard them. They smiled at each other for a split second as London laid her head gently on Cody's shoulder.
And if I lose it all
There'd be nothing left to lose
And I would take the fall
Cause knowing you are out
There breathing is so wonderful
It's a chance I take even if I break
And I lose it all, if I lose it all
It wouldn't matter anyway
They both awoke the next morning with several doctors looking down at them.
"Morning sleep heads," Carey greeted them from the chair.
"Hey," they replied, rubbing their eyes.
"Well, your stats are looking pretty good. We removed the bullet and, luckily, it didn't puncture any of your internal organs. You are very fortunate," one of the doctor's informed Cody. 'Don't I know it.'
"Where's Zack and Maddie?" London wondered out loud, noticing they weren't in the room.
"They're down in the cafeteria," Carey responded, taking a sip from the water bottle. A few seconds later, as if on cue, the absent couple appeared in the doorway, hands full of balloons and cards. They laughed at their mothers bewildered facial expression.
"We couldn't decide what we wanted to get, so we just got pretty much everything," Maddie giggled. Cody and London smiled at them, and then turned to look at each other.
And Heaven will be waiting
When I fall into your open arms
I believe you'll find me there
You'll find me there
"You should be able to go home soon," the doctor said cheerfully. London muffled a quiet sound of relief and turned around to hug Cody.
"Your going to be okay!" She said through tears of joy.
"Well, I told you that," he replied, through her hair that had flown into his face. He didn't mind it though. He loved her hair. He felt his stomach rumble quietly.
"So, what's for breakfast?" He asked, hopefully.
"Anything you want. And I'll even feed you," London said, a small, mischievous grin becoming visible. He wriggled his eyebrows at her secretively.
"How about some eggs?" He asked.
"Sure, we'll get 'em," Zack offered. Cody smiled at the supportiveness of his family, as everyone filed out of the room except for London.
And if I lose it all
There'd be nothing left to lose
And I would take the fall
Cause knowing you are out
There breathing is so wonderful
It's a chance I take even if I break
And I lose it all, if I lose it all
The next couple of days passed slowly for Cody. He'd grown very jaded of the hospital. He missed his home and was ecstatic when he was informed he could return. London had all of his things packed and was waiting with a wheelchair at the foot of his bed an hour later. He smiled up at her lingeringly for a moment, before being helped out of bed by his brother and into the wheelchair. As he settled comfortably into the wheelchair, a couple of policemen walked into the room, unannounced.
"We'll need a word with you, Mr. Martin," one of them said sympathetically to Cody.
And if I lose it all
There'd be nothing left to lose
And I would take the fall
Cause knowing you are out
There breathing is so wonderful
It's a chance I take even if I break
And I lose it all, if I lose it all
It wouldn't matter anyway
A/N: Well, that didn't go exactly the way I expected. I don't precisely know how, but anyways. Ciao!