Irresistible Charm
Chapter 2
Feeling defeated, Cody pulled open the door of Suite number 23. He just hoped Zack was down at the game room. Cody entered and soon found that Zack was indeed down in the game room. It was a relief for Cody. He had a feeling all that Zack would talk about would be the girl named Emma. Right now, Cody didn't want to hear about it.
In fact, he didn't even want to think about it because it made him mad. He remembered the day that Zack went to play with the little girl.
"Cody! Zack! I want you to meet someone!"
"Okay mom, I'm coming!" Zack climbed down the ladder from the top bunk, running out the room, his short blond hair bouncing with each step. He stopped at the door and turned to look at Cody. "Are you coming to play?"
Cody had remained silent, a scared look on his face and shook his head. Zack just shrugged and said, "Byebye!" and ran out the room to his mother's calling voice.
In a few minutes Carey entered the room, looking concerned. "Cody? Why don't you want to come and play?"
Again, Cody was silent and shook his head.
"You're too shy and nervous?"
Cody nodded and looked as though he was about to cry. He didn't like to meet new people. He liked to stay in the bus and play on the keyboard in the main room or play with Zack and their toys.
Carey gave him a small smile. "Alright, hun, you can stay in here with Jules." She reached and ruffled his hair, standing up and leaving the bus.
As soon as Cody heard the door to the bus shut, he shot up and ran towards the window. He climbed onto Carey's bed and looked out the window, his blanket hanging from his arm and his thumb in his mouth. He watched as Carey held Zack's hand, walking towards a man with a little girl next to him. The little girl had dirty blonde hair in braids. She wore a dress with matching shorts underneath and sandals. Cody then watched all four walk away.
"Cody? Want to learn something new?" It was Jules.
Cody climbed off his mother's bed and walked slowly to the main room, towards Jules and the keyboard.
A few hours later, Carey and Zack came back. Zack was fast asleep in Carey's arms. Cody only knew they came home because he was awakened when the door was pushed open. He also knew that only fun would wear Zack out that much. He sighed and turned over, looking at the wall. The boys' mother came in and set Zack on the top bunk, glancing at Cody. She gave the boys both a kiss on the head, sighing slightly.
"You would've had fun too, Cody." She whispered, looking sadly at Cody.
When one is little, things hurt more. What may seem like silly little trifles to someone now could have been heartbreaking actions then. And truthfully, to Cody, this was one. It was the first time of many that Zack would meet more people and… get the girl.
Now Cody regretted not going to play. He had completely forgotten about the incident until she came to work at the Tipton. What right did she have to make him miserable? What right did anyone have? Sighing, Cody sat down on the couch, staring at the TV, not even bothering to turn it on.
An hour or two later, Carey appeared at the door.
"Cody, what's wrong? You've been baking."
Cody looked up at his mom with a blank expression then looked back at the TV.
Carey took the few steps to the couch and sat down. "Cody, what's wrong?"
"Nothing…" he murmured, suddenly becoming very interested in his hands.
"Have you met the new Candy Counter girl?"
"What is everyone's obsession with the new Candy Counter girl and if I've met her?" Cody thought, irritated.
He decided to go with a lie. "No, I haven't. I'm going to go now." Cody didn't even look at his mother as he walked into him and Zack's room. Cody didn't even bother slamming the door. Cody didn't even turn on the light.
Sighing, the teenager sat down at the computer. He turned on the monitor and wiggled the mouse. He picked at the mouse pad while the screen awakened.
He looked up. There was a chat window up. It took him a few seconds to realize it was Bob. He returned from the away status.
Bobstheman135321: zack said sumthing about a new candy counter girl. said shes pretty hott. wat do u think?
TheCodester: I haven't met her.
Bobstheman135321: really? zacks taking me 2 meet her 2morrow.
TheCodester: Great.
Bobstheman135321: i know. totally awesome.
Cody chose to not reply to this. His own brother would take Bob before he took his twin? Sighing, Cody closed Bob's window and noticed Maddie was online. He immediately perked up and double clicked her name, the window coming up.
TheCodester: Maddie, I have a problem.
LuckyMadFitz: What's up, Cody? Zack making scary noises at night again?
TheCodester: No. But he's being a jerk. Again.
LuckyMadFitz: How so? Stealing the girls again?
TheCodester: Yes. How'd you know?
LuckyMadFitz: That's how it always is. Don't think I haven't noticed how many times you've complained about his amazing charm and the number of girls he has wrapped around that little finger of his.
TheCodester: This is different though. I could have prevented this!
LuckyMadFitz: How so?
TheCodester: Well, when we were younger, our mom had a date with this guy and he had a little girl. Mom wanted us to go play with her but I was too shy so I stayed on the bus with the piano player. Zack went and played though and had fun.
LuckyMadFitz: And she showed up again? How is that possible?
TheCodester: She's the new Candy Counter Girl. I almost met her today, almost went to get a candy bar. Even started asking. But then Zack showed up and—
LuckyMadFitz: Sorry Cody, I have to go. Bye! Tell Zack hi!
LuckyMadFitz has signed off.
Cody sighed. Even Maddie still fell for Zack's irresistible charm.
Bobstheman135321: y arent u talking?
TheCodester: Busy. Bye.
TheCodester has signed off.
Cody pushed in the keyboard drawer and turned the screen off again. Running his hands through his blond hair, he plopped down onto the end of his bed. He grunted in frustration and rubbed his eyes.
Minutes later, he pushed himself off the bed and headed out of his room and then out of the suite. He was going to make this right.
