Disclaimer: I do not own Total Drama Island, and I am not making any money off of this story.

Wow, only one review for the last chapter. Was it really that bad? Oh well, here is another chapter of what was meant to be a one-shot, on with the show.

Chapter Three: Of Movie Theaters and Grudges

The resort had more than just a pool and a buffet to keep its guests entertained. It also had a small entertainment center. Complete with big screen television, popcorn maker, snack bar, and a small collection of videos and DVD's. Cody was hoping that, as late as it was, no one else would be using it. That way he and Courtney could have some privacy.

And to his relief, it was empty. Courtney went to pick out the movie, and he was getting some popcorn and something to drink. It would be the first time the two would get a chance to be alone since they arrived. This was a Valentines Day retreat; it was a time for romance.

So after a few minutes of preparation, the pair was relaxing on the couch. Some sort of romantic comedy movie was playing, but Cody didn't really pay attention to it. His attention was focused on the girl relaxing against his right side. Courtney was an incredible girl, and Cody saw himself as lucky to have her.

Still, everyone had their flaws.

And Cody was about to be reminded of one of his girlfriends worse ones.

A little over an hour and a half later, the movie was drawing to a close, and Courtney was beginning to nod off. The two teens had spent most of it just relaxing on the couch together. Eating popcorn and drinking soda, just like in a regular movie theatre. Eventually, Courtney ended up leaning against Cody, her head resting on his shoulder. Slowly closing her eyes, the CIT decided that she was too comfortable to be moved despite how late it was getting, and let herself begin to drift off.

Somehow, over the sound of the television and her own breathing, Courtney made out the sound of the door opening. Lazily opening one eye to take a look at the doorway, she took a moment to process the image. Then snapped open both her eyes and straightened up.

That Lousy Backstabbing Traitor!

Harold was standing there in a pair of jeans and a T-shirt. What he was doing there. She didn't know, or particularly care. She didn't notice Leshawna coming up behind him, or the movie in his hands. Anyone could have done the math, he had probably been hoping for some private time with his girlfriend. But she didn't care about that.

She just wanted him gone!

Cody was focusing on the credits and didn't notice Harold until Courtney suddenly straightened up. Looking away from the screen he saw his girlfriend angrily staring at something. He followed her eyes to the door and winced.

This was not going to end well.

Courtney had matured quite a bit from the time she had been on Total Drama Island. But one thing she had never fully gotten over was Harold cheating to get her voted off. Cody didn't personally dislike Harold. The two shared a number of common interests; largely tech related ones that let them get along rather easily.

Unfortunately, Courtney still couldn't stand the nerd. And while he did feel that she had a right to be upset after what he had done, he kind of hoped she would have let it go. On the other hand, he was her boyfriend. Wasn't he supposed to take her side in these sorts of things?

Harold noticed his former teammate's angry gaze immediately after entering the room. He felt the withering stare before he actually saw it. His thoughts mirrored Cody's; this was not going to end well. He winced at the angry look the girl was shooting at him. Still, there was no reason not to try, right?

Leshawna looked between the two with a frown. She hadn't even noticed the two on the couch, until Harold had suddenly stopped in front of her. And she did not like the way the crazy in training was eying her boyfriend. Cody seemed like a sweet enough boy, and she honestly didn't get what he saw in her.

Managing a nervous smile Harold started. "Hey Courtney, how have you been?"

Courtney would have screamed at the bespectacled teen. But her boyfriend placed a hand on her shoulder and tried to quietly calm her down. It worked just well enough to keep her from screaming at her enemy.

"Just fine," was the clipped response.

Harold and Cody looked on at the sight with growing dread. Leshawna only looked annoyed at the way Courtney was glaring at her boyfriend.

"I was just leaving, as a matter of fact."

Without waiting for a response, Courtney got up and walked out of the room. Pushing past Harold as she walked, her posture showing just how upset seeing the boy had made her. Cody got up to follow her, stopping only to offer an apologetic smile to Harold and Leshawna. Harold returned the gesture while Leshawna offered a somewhat sympathetic look.

Exiting the movie room, Cody caught a glance of his girlfriends form retreating going around the corner. Giving chase, he struggled to keep up with her longer stride. Turning another corner, Cody saw Courtney had stopped halfway down the hallway, leaning against the wall.

Her back was to him and he could see her thin form shaking, but not out of anger.

Cautiously approaching her, he could hear the quiet sounds of her trying to hold back tears. Walking up behind her, he wrapped his arms around her waist, drawing her into a loose hug. As he did, her quiet sobs started to break through, despite her attempts to hold them at bay.

"It'll be alright," he tried to assure her, moving around so that he could embrace her from the front, he saw the tears flowing down her face amidst the quiet sobs. He felt his own smile fall at the sight.

It really hurt him to see her so torn up inside.

Courtney felt the arms wrap themselves around her waist, but tried to shrug them off. She didn't want to be comforted, and she wanted to be alone, she wanted to get over this by herself. At least, that's what she kept telling herself.

Pulling her into a tighter hug, he tried to show her he was there for her. Slowly she began to return the embrace, her arms shaking as they moved around his waist. Her legs gave out and she went to her knees, bringing Cody with her.

He went down to one knee so that Courtney wouldn't accidentally fall over. Her face met the crook of his neck and she began to cry in earnest. In between sobs she tried to speak, her voice cracking in between words.

"I hate this."

"I know." He assured her.

"I hate him, I hate being mad at him!"

"I know."

"I even hate you."

"That's a lot of hate."

"I know," she replied.

Managing a short laugh despite everything, Cody tried his best to reassure Courtney that everything would be fine.

After a few minutes Courtney calmed down enough to stop herself from crying any further. Looking up through her red tear stained eyes, Courtney looked at her boyfriend. Cody only smiled softly back at her, pausing to brush aside a tear on her cheek. The CIT smiled at the small, tender gesture.

"Feeling better now?"

Courtney tried to smile back as she tried to stand up again.

"A little, thank you."

"It was no big deal."

"Yes it was," Courtney argued. "You always listen to me, and I really appreciate that."

Courtney smile widened slightly as her boyfriend began to blush from the praise. He really wasn't used to receiving compliments from girls.

Dipping her head down to meet his, Courtney kissed her boyfriend lightly on the lips. Cody was a little surprised, but quickly returned the kiss. It was a beautiful moment, a young couple softly kissing, trying to convey all their feelings through that kiss.

Then a few seconds later, the moment was over.

Breaking the kiss, Courtney felt most of her anger had melted away, leaving her with a strangely content feeling. Sometimes she wondered what Cody saw in her. Looking in the mirror, all she ever saw was a bitter, cynical girl that was uptight all the time and couldn't let go of old grudges.

But Cody saw something else when he looked at her.

Shaking her head at the thoughts she decided it was time that she went to bed, she wanted some time to herself to think anyway.

"Good night, Cody."

Pausing just long enough to give him one last kiss on the cheek, Courtney started towards her room. Cody watched her go sadly. Part of him knew she wanted to get through this on her own, but still.

A bigger part of him wanted to help her through it.

And there you go, chapter three. Sorry this took so long but there's been some real world interference. On the bright side, I can now work on my stories at home. Up till now I have been doing it at the library, so updates should speed up a little. If Courtney seemed a little out of character, I'll just say this. Enough time has passed since TDI that she has somewhat gotten over what Harold did, that said a teenager can be their own worse critic. So that's why she seemed a little harsh judging herself.

Speaking of judging leave a review and tell me what you thought of the chapter. Any critic would be appreciated too; I'm still a little new at this. Or just say that you liked about the chapter.