The next day Cody would wake up, would take a shower, have breakfast with his parents and would check if there is any homework he has left to do which there wasn't, though he was given small chores to do in the house, even feeding dog food to Butch. By that time he wondered if Dawn has forgotten to reply to him or if she just didn't want to, this didn't stopped him from waiting for her answer. In Dawn's treehouse a similar routine went, however after Dawn did the chores to fix her treehouse she went to drink her tea, feed Berry and wrote messages to her parents and friends, now it was at that time when Dawn remembered that she was going to hang out with Ella and DJ at the part from which she thought on inviting Cody and thus she picked up her phone, texting him what she had in mind. Cody while passing time with Butch his phone vibrated and he saw a text message that said:
"Hello Cody, I'm going to hang out with Ella and DJ at the park, would you like to come?"
Not exactly what Cody had in mind but it might work considering that DJ may have more idea on what Dawn enjoys and how is she like really, he texted her back saying yes as he prepared himself to go for another walk and such, he then went to the kitchen to have a small meal, then to the bathroom washed his teeth and then he told to his parents he was going out to the park:
"What for Cody?" Barbara asked.
"To hang out with some friends"
"Even Dawn?" Randall wondered
"Yep, she invited me along with DJ and Ella"
"Hm, i don't know who Ella is, but I always did felt sorry for poor DJ on those challenges" -Barbara said
"Alright then Codymeister have fun with them" Randall said giving confidence to his son
"Thanks dad, see ya both later" -Cody replied with joy
"Do be careful and try not to take loooong time" Barbara said
Just as Cody left to walk, Randall was the most concerned about him way much more than Barbara, as Butch came to them the father said:
"I tell ya Barbara, I know Cody's out there to make new friends but what worries me most of the time is how he doesn't get any luck with the ladies"
"I wouldn't worry about him Randy, after all he did said he wasn't looking for any relation at all" Barbara replied to him
"Yeah but you know how Gwen treated him in the show, heck Sierra was waaay worst you should remember that"
"It's alright, so far Cody has taken it so well since we didn't mentioned both girls, yet you're always try the bring the past again"
"I know, I'm sorry, I just don't want the kid living his life being rejected a lot... I wonder if there is any of his drama friends who can train and bulk him up?"
It really comes to no surprise how Cody is dealing with the situation between him and Sierra, they had to move from homes in nighttime and hoping not to get her attention, of course they did thought of doing a restriction order to Sierra but Cody insisted it might things worst, so moving homes would be the best, they even told the movers not to tell anyone where were they moving. Cody felt bad about that happening but there were times when Sierra was getting freaky, he tried not to worry about that so much yet it wasn't as worst as accepting the fact that Gwen is not into him at all, even if he did got another shot he was worried that he might be the third unfortunate man to have a break up by whatever outcomes there might be. Cody while walking to the park, he was indeed thinking about those memories over and over, yet again he is doing his best to ignore them with all of his strength.
In the park Dawn was in a cafe talking with DJ and Ella while also holding Berry on her bag like if he was a chihuahua:
"Shoot, didn't knew Cody was around here, I thought he lived somewhere else but it might be good to see the little buddy again" said DJ with a smile while petting his pet bunny.
"Can't wait to meet him, it's always good to make new friends" Ella said with joy.
"Indeed" Dawn replied.
"So what did the tea leaves shown you this time?" DJ asked.
"Lately the tea leaves have been giving me some, well, different signs" -Dawn said.
"What kind of signs?" -Ella asked.
"Well..."
Dawn herself wasn't so sure if she should even say it, granted she knew that both Ella's and DJ's auras are kind to understand her and care about her, however she felt like she didn't want to give them ideas that she is looking for a romantic life or such, but she wouldn't lie to her friends neither would she want to keep any secrets unless if they're too personal perhaps, so she told them:
"Signs of love, maybe?, I can't make it clear exactly, first i saw a person, then a heart and just now before I got out of my treehouse, there was what I can see as a lake, I never got confused like this with the tea leaves until now"
"Person and heart, those two seem understandable" DJ said.
"Wait, could it be that life will grant you a Prince for your life just like how I met Topher?, that sounds romantic" Ella said.
"Sounds like that but think it might be a different message maybe I just need to help someone find love makes more sense, maybe Cody is in love with someone and may need my help, but only time and the universe will tell me" Dawn said.
"Can't argue with that" DJ agreed
"You're right, but it still can be a probabi- unless" Ella stopped for some seconds.
"Unless what?" Dawn questioned.
"Unless if Cody is the prince for your life" Ella thought.
"You too think that? Berry was the first being to think about such thing" Dawn said.
"I wouldn't be sure about that Ella, I don't think he has gotten over on dreaming to get a shot with Gwen, maybe it might be someone else" DJ said his answer
"At least that's a different answer, still I know that the universe has plans for each person, but I just don't think or believe that romance is something for my life, I love all my friends and I want to live a peaceful life, that's it" Dawn said sincerely
"We're sorry Dawn we didn't want to upset you or such" Ella replied
"I can't blame you two for thinking about such thoughts, I always appreciate your opinions, thoughts and care about my life, after all it's not like you two have done harm to me now have you?"
"It's very true, say isn't that Cody coming?" DJ said
As the trio saw him coming Dawn called for him and they waved at him to come over to the table they were at, it was interesting for Cody to see one of his known friends again being DJ, they may not have interacted with each other that much but they seem to be alright:
"What's up DJ? Glad to see you again" Cody said.
"Good to see you too bud" -DJ replied.
"And you must be Ella right?" Cody asked.
"Of course, it's a pleasure to meet Dawn's newest friend" Ella replied
"Hey there Berry, didn't see you in the bag" Cody told to the little brown bunny as the fluffy being just waved his pal at him, Cody then asked "So what are you three talking about?"
"About how beautiful will today be, about our beloved animals and planning to pass the day the four of us" Ella said.
"Really? What plans do you guys have?" Cody asked.
"Of course, we might go into the clothes shop, I kinda want to get myself some additional shirts along with Ella" Dawn said
"We also are going to check on the vet to see how are the animals there doing, I work there but as my schedule suggest it is not necessarily for me to work today though I still want to contribute with my actions whenever possible" DJ said
"I see, at least you got a job unlike me I still have to make some studies for my dream career" Cody replied
"Don't you worry I'm sure you'll make it" DJ replied
"Say why don't we have our meal here first and then we head to the mall, of course we'll still be talking about anything" Dawn said
"Yeah, let's see what's on the menu" Cody said as he grabbed one of the menus.
It wasn't an easy pick though, he might like candy a lot but he suddenly was worried about what the place had to offer, some are vegan food and others not, the only reason why Cody would be worried about this is that he thought that if he chose non-vegan food in front of Dawn, DJ or Ella they might not like him, especially Dawn; but there was still luck considering that there is pie, especially a raspberry flavoured one, that wasn't hard for Cody now as he liked that flavor a lot, quite a lucky fellow. The four friends would talk while they waited for their order, usually on interesting topics about the animals that DJ has seen in the vet, how did Ella met and fall in love with Topher which of course that might be an interesting story for another time and well even Cody asked for one vegan food which wasn't as bad, well almost. After their talk and had their food, they went to the mall for Dawn and Ella to check on what nice styles they got there while DJ and Cody waited outside and taking care of Berry, this would be a good opportunity to personally ask DJ what is Dawn like and what does she like:
"So DJ how long have you known Dawn?" Cody asked
"A couple of months really, at first I thought it a little strange that she read my aura but once I got to know her along with Berry she is a gentle soul and at least not a rude person" DJ responded
"Yeah, I mean she is so eccentric and, I guess that maybe amazing"
"True, so you two met in the zoo right? Why were you there though?"
"I guess I needed a break from my studies and... To get some thoughts out of my head, I'm glad to have known Dawn... She is..." Cody chuckled "unique and nice"
"Unique? Say, that sounds like you're into her" DJ said as Berry and Bunny squeaked with laughter
"Wait what?" Cody said surprised "um, well she does look pretty and is nice but I'm still thinking about-"
"Relax it's fine bro I won't tell her you are romantically into her"
"Really? I mean" he sighed "well you got me, but even if I did she definitely isn't on my reach"
"The Cody I knew didn't gave up that easily on Gwen, why not hang out with her more often, but take it nice and smoothly, otherwise that's when she'll think you're a bad kind of different"
"You think so? Man that sounds convincing, but I don't know"
In the meantime Dawn was in the changing room while Ella was admiring the cutest fashion the shop had to offer:
"Don't these dresses look so amazing?, they definitely look like those seen in the princess movies I've always watched" Ella said with joy.
"Seems like that way" Dawn said.
"True, although I can't get that thought out of my head, you know, the one about you finding love someday"
"I can't blame you for thinking about that since your aura seems really bright"
"Are you sure Cody isn't the one for you?" Ella asked.
"I guess not"
"You guess not?"
"I don't know, he is alright not exactly my type, I mean he might attract someone else"
"I wished I was the kind of person she would be attracted to, still she is so kind-" Cody said to DJ while they're still waiting outside for the girls.
"He is adorable as a child" Dawn said.
"With her sweet voice" Cody said.
"Though when he laughs or chuckles he looks funny with his good smile" Dawn said.
"That beautiful blonde hair of hers and..." Cody said.
"Just nice overall" Cody and Dawn said simultaneously.
"Isn't that adorable? You like him" Ella said
"Oh come on, well a little, I mean- I can't possibly-" Dawn tried to clarify things.
"It's ok Dawn, I won't tell him you have feelings for him" Ella said.
"Please don't tell him, maybe I do like him, but I'm really not prepared for anything like this" Dawn said feeling worried
"It's alright, after all time will tell if he also loves you" Ella wanted to give confidence to Dawn.
"Perhaps, not sure, you remember what DJ told about us when Cody wanted to flirt with Gwen" Dawn replied
"Maybe he didn't knew that Gwen is not the one for him, but maybe you"
"Are you sure it ain't another girl instead of me?... Well, the point is that Cody and I are friends only" Dawn said as she looked at the exit where Cody and DJ waited for them and then she gave a sigh "Maybe just friends".
Author's note: this was the most complex chapter to do, but nevertheless i'll still do my best to make the story be better with a definite romance vibe and interesting drama.wish me luck :).
Also i did forgot to mention that from now on i'll be renaming Larry as Berry, mostly because of the fact that I forgot that there is Chris's plant Larry and plus I guess that Berry suits the little brown fella better.