Chapter Seven- Cody- Farmer of PI?
The day of Keria's date with Rock, Cody decided to investigate. So, he got out his black pants and black hoodie, and switched his baseball cap for the hood. Then he put on his dark sunglasses, and tip- toed to the Inn. Arriving there, he saw Keria in a beautiful red dress that fitted her perfectly. It was knee- length with ties at the tank top- like sleeves. She had taken off her usual headband and had pulled her hair back. She looked stunning. Cody hid behind a huge plant at the Inn so she wouldn't see him. Then Rock met Keria. He offered his hand, in a gentlemanly fashion. She smiled and took it. Then they headed for the Bar. Cody snuck behind them. Arriving at the Bar, they got a table and Muffy served them their food. They ate slowly, talking and laughing. This, of course tortured Cody. Muffy came and asked them if they wanted anything again. Then, she spotted Cody. She lifted her eyebrows and said:
"Cody?" Cody slapped his forehead in grief. Keria and Rock turned to look at him. He just gave a goofy grin.
"Cody, what are you doing hiding behind a plant?" Keria asked, confused.
"I uhh... admiring it." He said lamely. Keria just shook her head.
"Were you spying on us?" She asked, a light blush coming to her cheeks. Cody slowly nodded.
"It's because I love you Keria. Sorry Rock, but I do." He confessed, even shocking himself. She blushed even harder.
"But... I heard you were dating Celia from Vesta..." She said, puzzled.
"Well, the truth is..." He took a deep breath. "I was just trying to make you jealous." He looked down. "I'm sorry. I know it was wrong."
"Don't be sorry to me, be sorry to Celia. And the truth is... I was trying to make you jealous." She looked down at her feet, ashamed. Suddenly Lumina entered, wearing black. It looked as if she was going to spy on Rock. When Rock saw her, he exclaimed.
"Keria, you and Cody deserve to be together. And I love Lumina." Rock grabbed Lumina by the shoulders and kissed her. She looked surprised, but pleased. It was time for Rock to make his confession.
"Lumina, I was just making you jealous, because I thought you didn't like me anymore. Sorry Keria. Lumina will you be mine?" She stared at him, but then nodded. Then Rock turned to Keria and Cody.
"I thought you guys were cousins?" They just laughed and shook their heads no. Rock shrugged and took Lumina by the hand. They exited the door, hand in hand, smiling. Now Keria and Cody could talk, or so they thought. In came Celia, holding Marlin's hand.
"Cody! I have to talk to you!" Cody just grinned.
"Don't worry about it Celia. I was just using you to make Keria jealous. She's not really my cousin. I'm sorry, but..."
"That's ok, Cody. Besides, I love Marlin." And she gave him a peck on the cheek, which made him blush. Then they walked out. Muffy took Griffin, who was watching, and they went to wait outside also. Muffy was still a good friend to Cody. He silently thanked her for making the room empty for him and Keria.
"Keria, will you be mine?" He asked, getting to the point. She grinned, and nodded yes. And they kissed. After that Cody walked Keria to the Inn where she would stay. Then he walked home and fell asleep with a smile.