Chapter Three: Playing Sick And Paying Consequences
The next morning, Cody was worried about the deal he had made last night. He had never gotten into a fight, and he knew he wouldn't be good at it anyway. Not knowing what he could do, Cody decided that he would just play sick today.
"Aren't you coming?" Zack asked Cody seeing him lying in bed still.
"No, I'm sick. I feel really bad, and I think I'll stay home today." Cody said making his voice raspy.
"Alright then, feel better." Zack said, almost in a whisper before leaving and shutting the door.
On his bed stand, Cody saw a picture of him, Carey, and Zack. Picking it up, he remembered good times, but with them came the pain of the memories, because they were something Cody would never have again. Soon, Cody was dreaming of what used to be, but would never be again.
"Zack, eat your vegetables, they'll help you grow." Carey said to Zack, who was obviously not paying attention to her, but was busy throwing corn into Cody's hair.
"Zack!" Carey raised her voice.
"What?" Zack turned in shock.
"Eat your vegetables. They are food. Not play toys." Carey said giving Zack her serious look.
"Yeah, leave me alone." Cody wined from the couch.
"I wish I was older so that I would be my own boss." Zack told Carey.
"You better listen to me now, I won't be around forever." Carey said continuing what she was doing.
Cody lifted his head. His thoughts were rushing. She was right, she wouldn't be around forever. She wouldn't even be around for a year more. He missed her telling Zack not to pick on him. Carey had died almost three years ago now, and the twins were nearly seventeen.
At school, Toby found himself waiting on Cody at the lunch room doors. After fifteen minutes, Toby, who was angry went looking for Cody. Again, Toby found that he failed in finding him.
Toby found Zack laughing with his friends, and walked up to him.
"Where's your freakin' bother?" Toby asked rolling his fingers into fists. Zack's friends had looks of surprise on their faces.
"Home. Sick. Why?" Zack asked confused and shocked.
"None of business, but I'm pissed and I think I'll take it out on you." Toby spat taking Zack by the shirt and pulling him up from the table. After playing football since his freshman year of high school, Zack was fairly built and strong, so he punched Toby in the face. Toby of course returned the punch and pushed Zack backwards. A friend of Toby's noticed the boys fighting and ran over, grabbed Zack, and held him back while Toby hit and kicked him. None of Zack's friends got up. Soon, a teacher came and ended the fight sending both boys to the office.
Later that night, Zack returned home with a black eye and split lip.
"Geez, what happened?" Cody asked approaching Zack.
Anger showed deeply in Zack's face. Without thinking for one more second, Zack pulled his fist back and released it into Cody's face. Cody screamed in pain and grabbed his eye hunching over.
"Don't ever talk to me again." Zack growled and walked away.
A/N- Thanks guys! I agree Rebecca, that didn't make a bit of sense. I feel stupid for writing it now. Lol. I'm sorry for that flaw. Lol. Sorry for another no update period, school is killing me. Lol. Here's chapter 3, Chapter 4 will be up soon. I hope it's good, and not boring. Thanks guys!