AN: Well, I'm sorry for multiple things in this chapter. One, I'm sorry that it took so long to get up, and two, I'm sorry it's kinda short. I laugh every time I read this one, though, so have fun! Be sure to review and send me suggestions, cuz I'm kinda stuck.
I would particularly like to apologize to biblicalforte, who has sent me many a message begging for this chapter =p I love readers like you, though!
(Chapter 4)
"Yes!" I cheered as I defeated Priceless AGAIN. "Who's tha massa? NOT YOU!"
"It's all your fault Ted!" Cody growled as he threw down the controller for the umpteenth time. Ted stuck his tongue out.
"How do you figure? You lost just as bad when you made me quit," he grumbled. Cody flipped him the bird, and Randy jumped in.
"C'mon, Cody! There's a kid in the room!"
"Oh ho!" Ted said with a smirk. "Look who actually gives a flying fu-" It was at that point that I tackled the Fortunate Son.
"SHHHH!" I demanded. "PLEASE watch your language." Ted pushed me off of him.
"Geez, fine. Another goody two shoes. What are we gonna do? It's like having another Evan Bourne running around." I frowned.
"Maybe I'll go hang out with HIM instead. I'm sure YOU three wouldn't mind." I furrowed my brow and sat Indian style with my arms crossed and my backs to the wrestlers.
"Aww, don't do that!" Cody whined. "I just had my first taste of real competition, and you're gonna just LEAVE ME?"
"That was the plan," I grumbled. I glanced at the clock. "It's getting late anyway. I'm goin back up to the room." As I hopped onto the floor, Cody fell to his hands and knees.
"NOOOO! DON'T LEAVE ME ALONE WITH THE NOOBS!" he sobbed. The sad thing was, I really don't think he was faking. Ted chuckled.
"Sleep deprivation and Rockstars make Cody do weird things," he assured me. "He won't remember a THING in the morning." I chuckled.
"I know the feeling. I'm warning you now. Big doses of caffeine make me do bad things. Anyway, I've gotta go. Are you coming, Randy?"
"I'll be up in a little while."
"Ok," I shrugged. I shook Cody off my leg and left the room.
(Randy's POV)
Jessie left the room and a sobbing Cody on the floor. He quickly got over it and stood up.
"When I start to think about marriage, I've decided the lucky lady is gonna have to be one of the girls who beat me at Halo," he proclaimed.
"Codes, there's only ONE girl who's ever beat you at Halo, and I think she's underage," Ted pointed out. A look of realization crossed Cody's face.
"She's only like 8 years younger than me! That's not as weird as Michelle and Mark! We can have a Halo themed wedding and she can be dressed as Cortana and I'll be wearing a Master Chief suit and…" he sighed. "It'll be great." Jessie opened the door with a look of pure horror on her face.
"Please please oh PLEASE tell me he's not talking about me!" she begged.
"Sorry kid," Ted said. "Cody's fallen madly in love with you because of your mad Halo skills."
"I just came back to grab my phone and I hear plans for my WEDDING?"
"How old are you?" Cody asked.
"I'm 16 you freak!" He frowned.
"Hmm… well… We'll just have to wait until your eighteenth birthday! That gives us plenty of time to prepare!"
"You know what? Keep the phone, I'll get it tomorrow." She shut the door and we could practically hear her running to the elevator. Cody, in the meantime, had suddenly passed out sleeping on the couch.
"Wow," I said. "How long has it been since he slept?"
"Like 4 days. All he does is go to work, eat, drink energy drinks, and play Halo. It's CRAZY to watch." I chuckled. That was Cody for ya.
"What about in the car?" I asked suddenly.
"You're never gonna believe this, but he's rigged my truck so he can play while I drive."
"Freak." Ted nodded in agreement.
We were silent for a few minutes, each lost in thought.
"So, do you really not like her?" Ted asked suddenly, breaking the silence. I thought for a moment.
"No. I'm always like that around new people, you should know that."
"Well, yeah, but from what I understand she isn't exactly 'new'. Haven't you had her for like a week?"
"Yeah, I guess. But, she said herself that she wasn't looking for anyone's pity. And I certainly don't intend to baby her just because she's had a rough time."
"Doesn't mean you have to treat her like dirt, either."
"Aww, I don't mean anything by it. She knows that."
"Are you sure?" I shrugged.
"What does it matter anyway?" Ted furrowed his brow.
"I dunno, it just seems like she really looks for your approval. Like you remind her of someone, almost. Maybe her dad?" I rolled my eyes at him.
"Or maybe she's just a fan who was lucky enough to be found by the soft hearted Mr. Cena. Maybe you're reading too much into it."
"I guess…"
"Hey, guys," Cody said. We looked over at him. Apparently he had just woken up.
"Cody, you need sleep," I said decisively.
"Sleep is for squares. Now who's up for some Halo?" Ted and I glanced at each other, then we both tackled Cody. "Hey! What are you doing?" We picked him up and threw him onto the bed.
"This is for your own good, Codes!" Ted said.
As soon as I was sure that the nerd was alright, I headed back to me and John's room. A storm had brewed up at some point during the night, and I hadn't noticed until now. Weird.
As I opened the door to our room, lightning struck, illuminating the whole room. A single figure on the bed caught my attention.
"Jess?" The girl was sitting with her knees to her chest and her face buried in her legs. She looked up suddenly, like she didn't notice that I had entered the room.
"Oh, hey, Randy!" she said, just a little too happily, all things considered.
"Are you ok?" I asked.
"Who, me? Never been better!" She was talking at about 500 mph. She looked around before continuing. "Woah, this is your bed! Sorry. Musta got really tired and fell asleep."
"You fell asleep trembling in the fetal position?" I asked. "Are you afraid of storms?"
"Who me? I'm not afraid of anything, specially not storms." She hopped up and practically ran to the couch before diving under the extra blanket. "Night!" Thunder rolled, and I saw her visibly jump and start trembling again. Fantastic.