Weeks has pass since Noah and Cody made up. Noah has been able to get back on track on his writing, but took breaks every now and than to spend some time with Cody. Noah tried to make Cody calm and happy. It has help, since the couple did to spend time together was watch a random movie on the couch. Noah would have his arm around Cody and Cody would snuggle in, relaxing. Noah even slept in the bed with Cody again for some nights.
Every now and then, there would be some tension because of the phone calls Mrs. Booker, Cody's mother, would make. Cody wanted to know how his father was doing any chance that he got. Noah would allow for Cody to talk on the phone with his mother for hours, while he went back to the computer and did some editing. Noah was close to finishing his book and was soon to mail it to his editor. He made sure things were ok with Cody, and even asked how his father was doing. The feeling of the pit of Noah's stomach wasn't going away, so he knew something bad was going to happen again. He hated seeing Cody so worried and sad. He'd do anything to make him happy again. Anything to make him smile at him, to him, for him.
One day, while Cody was at work, Noah went outside again for an important errand. He was in a jewelry store, looking at the different rings they had on display. His fingers tapped in the glass as he looks for what he thinks is the right ring. He felt nervous for doing this, but he knew for some reason, this was a good idea. He asked for one for workers to open up the glass case so he can take a better look at a nice, gold ring.
Noah had it all planned. For once, he would make dinner for tonight (even if the dinner is take-out from a nice restaurant). It would be a candle-lit dinner, something romantic. He wanted to surprise Cody, to rid of his troubles. And, maybe ask him a very important question…
Noah smirked at himself and he told the worker that he wanted to buy this ring.
"Is it for a special girl?" the worker asked, giggling.
Noah lightly blushed as he paid the worker. "Something like that…" he said.
He than went back home, and prepared the special dinner he had planned. He felt nervous, but a good kind of nervous. Like, he couldn't wait to see how Cody would react to this. He couldn't wait to see the smile on Cody's face. He patted his pocket where the ring was in. He smiled as he lit the candles and placed the plates just for two. He checked the clock. Cody would be home any minute now. He went to the radio and turned it, tuning it to a station that played soft music. He took a step back and looked at the scenery he made. Smirking to himself, he knew everything was perfect.
He than heard the sound of the door unlocking and he got ready. The door opened and Cody walked inside slowly. Noah smiled at him.
"Hey, welcome home. You want me to take your coat, Cody?"
Cody didn't answer. Noah frowned a bit, but took Cody's coat off of him. Cody's face was hidden from his bangs and Noah could tell there was a huge frown on his face.
"Cody? What's wrong?" Noah asked softly, rubbing Cody's arms.
Cody let out a shaky sigh and looked up. His eyes were slightly puffy and red, his face wet with small tears streaming down his eyes. He opened his mouth to say something, but couldn't. Instead, he wrapped his arms around Noah and hugged him close. Noah, a bit shocked, put his arms around Cody and held him.
"Cody…?" Noah said.
Cody sniffled and whimpered out, "He's gone."
"What? Gone?" Noah asked, a bit confused.
Cody nodded, more tears coming out. "My father. He's gone, Noah."
"Ooh…" Noah said softly, now understanding.
Noah rubbed Cody's back as he cried. Cody's body shook with tears, holding Noah so tight; his hands paled and began lacking some colour. Noah looked back the dinner he made and sighed. He soothed Cody, trying to calm him down. He spoke softly and gently to him, kissing the top of his head.
"Cody, you want to lie down on the bed?" Noah asked.
Cody sniffled and nodded. Noah had his arm over Cody's shoulder and walked him to the bedroom, ignoring the dinner on the table. He closed the door behind them as Cody sat on the bed and tried to wipe away the tears that were still coming down. Noah sat next to him and held his hand.
"What happened?" Noah asked, rubbing Cody's hand.
Cody cleared his throat, wiping his face with his other hand.
"My mom called me, while I was at work. S-She said that Dad started c-coding and the doctors and nurses r-rushed in and e-everything. B-But, they were t-too late, because D-Dad's heart just gave u-up…"
Cody bent down and began crying again. Noah hugged him again, shushing him. Cody looked up again, sniffling.
"Noah, I feel so bad. I didn't even say good bye to him. Y-You didn't say good bye to him. Not even Mom was able t-to say good bye to him. I-It's not fair!" Cody yelled.
Noah stared at Cody and sighed. "You're right, it's not fair. But, that's how life is Cody."
Cody sniffled. "I know…" he said quietly, looking down.
Noah held Cody's chin and made him look up at him. He placed a kiss on Cody's forehead.
"Your dad knew you loved him, honey. He loved you just as much." Noah said softly.
"H-How do you k-know?" Cody asked.
"Because, he told me." Noah answered.
Cody's eyes widen, clearing his throat again. "W-What?"
"On the day we made up, earlier I went to visit him. We didn't fight or anything. I just sat there and he just talked. He talked about your mom and you. Mostly you, Cody. All he wants is for you to be happy, Cody. And, so do I…"
Cody stared at Noah and he wiped his eyes again. His face was red and his eyes were puffy, but he lightly smiled.
"You went to visit him? Really?" Cody asked.
Noah nodded. "I guess he wanted to make up or something. When he's not yelling at me, your dad is a pretty good guy."
Cody laughed and smiled wider. "Did he really talk about me?"
"That's all he talked about. You and your mom. He loved you guys like crazy. It's no wonder why he was so over-protective of you, Cody. He even told me he hated the idea of you going on Total Drama Island."
Cody laughed again and shook his head. "Back then, he told me it was probably a good idea. I didn't know he was against it."
"He probably only said that to make you happy. I guess that was the only thing me and your dad agreed on. Making you happy, Cody." Noah said, smiling.
"Really? How so?" Cody asked, sitting on the bed with his legs crossed.
Noah lightly blushed and stammered out, "W-Well…I sort of made dinner tonight…"
"You did? All by yourself?"
"Ok, I didn't cook it, but it's still the same. I wanted tonight to be special and "romantic", just for you." Noah said.
"You made a romantic dinner, for me? Why?" Cody asked.
Noah blushed a little harder. "I-I…I was going to ask you a question. But, never mind. It's not that important."
"Well, if you made me a romantic dinner so you can ask me something, I think it's important, Noah." Cody said.
"Yeah, I guess so. But, it can wait…" Noah said.
"No, it's ok. Go on, what do you want to ask me?" Cody said, tilting his head.
Noah mumbled a bit as he fidgeted around. He sighed, and reached for his front pocket. He pulled out the ring he bought and showed it to Cody.
"I was going to ask for…about this." Noah said quietly.
Cody blinked and reached for the ring. He grabbed it from Noah and stared at it. The gold ring was beautiful. It shone and glittered almost. Cody just stared at it, amazed.
"Y-You see, I had it all planned. You were gonna come home and be surprised by the dinner. We would both sit down and eat while music played. When we were done with the meal and go for dessert, I was going to pull out the ring and ask you to…m-marry me." Noah said, blushing and looking away.
Cody stared at the ring and whispered, "Are you asking me now?"
Noah's eyes widen. "W-What? Um, yes? No, wait! No, I-I…we can wait or whatever. I mean, you just founded out your father died today and here I am, showing you this ring and saying stuff like marriage! I don't want you to think I'm selfish or anything! Sheesh, I'm so stupid…You come home crying and everything, and I'm thinking about getting hitched! You know what, never mind. I-I'll just take the ring and back and we can forget this whole thing-"
"Yes." Cody said.
Noah stopped his little rant and stared at Cody. Cody looked back at Noah, with a serious look on his face. Cody clutched onto the ring tightly. Noah lightly frowned at this.
"Are you sure, Cody? I mean, are you really sure? You're having an emotional day. I don't want you to regret this…"
"Of course I'm really sure! I-I…I love you, Noah. So very much. I-I don't want to lose you…" Cody answers, tears swelling up again.
"I love you too, Cody. But…are you really sure?" Noah said.
Cody opened his mouth and than closed it. He was thinking about something and it made Noah nervous. Finally, Cody said,
"I will marry you, if you agree to one thing."
Noah blinked. "What?"
"That you'll be there for me, no matter what. I don't want you leaving me hanging when I need you the most. Please promise me that Noah. Please…" Cody said.
Noah was a bit speechless, but the desperate look on Cody's face made him answer.
"I promise. It was stupid of me to do that in the first place. I promise I will and I will never leave you like that ever again."
Cody smiled and sobbed. He looked down, trying to hide his crying face. Noah gently lifted his head again.
Noah lightly smiles and gently wipes away the tears. Cody smiled back and leans in for a kiss. Their lips lightly touched and they kissed softly. Noah stared at Cody with half-opened eyes and smiles. Cody stared back with a smile on his own face. Noah took the ring from Cody's hand and slides it on his finger.
"So…we're engaged now, huh?" Noah said.
Cody lightly laughed and nodded. "I think so…"
"I wonder what your father would say about this." Noah whispered.
Cody smiled and said, "Well, if he wanted me to happy, I guess he would be thrilled. In a way."
"Yeah, in a way." Noah agreed and Cody giggled.
Cody wrapped his arms around Noah and hugged him. Noah did the same and they both fell softly on the bed. They both stayed like that, entwined with each other and not letting go. Cody snuggled in and listened closely to Noah's heartbeat. Noah lightly buried his face in Cody's hair and smelled the scent of light shampoo.
It was silent and for once, it was comforting. They just lay on the bed together and listened to each other breathe lightly. Every once in a while, Noah placed a kiss on top of Cody's head and Cody responded back by kissing Noah's chin. The couple continued showing affection for each other until the night grew late and dark. They both fell asleep in each other's arms.
In the morning, they both cleaned up the forgotten dinner from last night and fixed breakfast. They decided to meet up with Mrs. Booker to see how things were with her. Comforting the now-widow, they helped her decide on a date for the funeral and helped her home. Returning back to their own home, they both relaxed. Noah re-did the romantic dinner for Cody and they toasted their drinks for Mr. Booker.
And, finally. Noah was able to finish his novel. Within the month, he got a call from his editor saying it was by far his best book ever. His editor was amazed by the emotions in the later chapters and was wondering where Noah could have gotten this inspiration from. Over the phone, Noah merely smirked and said,
"Well, some are more like facts than fiction for the first time in years…"
Author's Notes: That's right! They get married! Why? Because they live in Canada, baby! Happy ending! Hurray! I'll post the epilouge tomorrow, people! The Noah/Cody isn't over just yet! ;D
