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In just a few days it would be exactly one year since the bombing of the Malton mall cinema, the bombing which eventually claimed 298 lives and injured another 420. Rather than fully reconstruct the mall a large monument had been erected at the site, a giant modern art piece of metal and marble, financed by Mr. Tipton, now stood at the site determined to be the location of the first explosion, it was surrounded by a beautiful ornate garden, it was a tranquil place, but for many who visited it was a place holding nothing but painful memories.
On this particular warm summers night one Cody martin sat alone by the monument, he often went there alone to reflect, Zack was still back at home enjoying some alone time. It was 3 days since Zack and Cody's drinking session and the twins had been getting close as ever again, but Cody's feelings still lingered, he couldn't be as open or happy as when he had been drinking, it was a wonderful feeling which he was eagre to relive as soon as possible.
Cody sat in the warm night, reading the names on the monument, there was a great metal plaque which surrounded the bottom of the piece carrying the names of all the dead, his gaze found London's name as it always did, he placed a single red rose beneath her name, he let out a tear and sat down by the statue to think as he often did.
"Why, I miss you so much" Cody thought to himself about London, every day was a challenge, he had hoped that he would have gotten over her better, he made great progress in the week after her death, but after her funeral he made almost no progress, it made him so sad, he couldn't live like Zack, he couldn't have fun because the thoughts of how London couldn't be with him and live her life remained.
Cody was glad he was the only person there this night, often he came and there would be other people around, either visiting the memorial or playing the park and he felt he couldn't fully reflect unless it was quiet and empty there.
Even though Cody had built up a strong resentment of Maddie because she had taken Zack away from him, and been able to live her life he still had a feeling that he would like to speak to her more. Maddie had gone away to study political science at Yale and so she wasn't in Boston much anymore, especially now that she and Zack had broken up, when they were together they had driven backwards and forwards to each other most weekends, so even if they were engrossed in each other and frequently wanted to be alone Cody saw her at least and had the odd conversation. Zack couldn't really understand how Cody felt because he wasn't as close to London, but Maddie was, maybe Cody would be able to get over his resentment of her actions to go and talk to her, but he wouldn't tell Zack though since Zack was obviously still cut up about their break up.
Cody was about to leave, he had been there in the dark night for almost an hour, he was getting cold and wanted to go back to see Zack who had bought some more alcohol and was waiting for Cody back at the hotel. As Cody turned to leave though however a voice came from the darkness
"Hello Cody" it was a female's voice which sounded heartbroken and down, it was Max
"Max" Cody exclaimed, shocked at her presence "What are you doing here"
"I wanted to come up for the anniversary, to honour tapeworm, I felt I should come, its awfully hard to be here" She replied sadly
"How have you been dealing with it?" Cody asked, secretly hoping she was going through the same kind of thing as him.
"Not well, I just can't get over it, I can't get over the fact that he's gone and I'll never see him, I feel so guilty being alive" Max was so sad, and felt exactly the same way as Cody did
"I feel the same way about London, this year has been so hard, there's barely anything I can do to make the pain go away" Cody was so happy to be able to talk to someone, to know someone was going through with the same kind of thing.
"Have you been able to go out with anyone since London died Cody?' Max asked
"No, Zack goes with so many girls and I have to watch, I hate it, what about you?" Cody replied, still sad
"No, I couldn't bare it" Max replied, her voice cracking again. Cody didn't want to stay at the memorial anymore, it was getting cold, and he always felt depressed when he was there for too long.
"Hey Max, do you want to go back to the hotel? Zack is back there" He asked
"Yeah, alright" She replied.
What Cody didn't know was that Max's appearance at the memorial wasn't a coincidence, Zack had called her the day after he and Cody's drinking session, knowing that Cody needed someone going through the same kind of thing to talk to, so he had asked her to come up to Boston and talk to Cody. Zack had arranged to be out of the hotel when Max and Cody got back, he thought they needed some time to talk; he was going to go out and see Bob.
"Wow, nice ride" Max exclaimed as they reached Cody's silver Aston Martin
"Thanks" his car was one of the few things that came from the bombing that gave him some joy, he was proud of it.
Cody was a good driver and a law abiding citizen so he had to resist the primal urge he had as a male to show off the awesome power of the DB9 and drive at the speed limit. Still, it was getting late at night so the roads were not crowded and they arrived at the Tipton without much delay, heading up to the Martin's new lavish suite on the 25th floor, it was next to London's former penthouse which was now the room used for the richest guests whilst the Martin's suite was the former Imperial suite.
"Wow, nice digs, London really did look after your guys didn't she" Max exclaimed again, she was so amazed at the Martin family's new wealth, their room was so lavish.
"Yeah" Cody mumbled as he looked around for Zack, he thought it odd that he was not parked on the couch watching TV, Cody noticed a note on the table however.
"Cody, I have gone to Bob's for the night, see you in the morning, there's some drinks on the bar, Zack"
"Well, I guess Zack isn't here tonight" Cody said glumly, Max knew he wouldn't be there as they had decided it was best for Cody to be able to talk with her without Zack, and she really wanted someone to be able to talk to as well, together they hoped some pain could be relieved.
"Do you want a drink Max? I know we shouldn't, but it numbs the pain, and it's a great feeling" Cody asked as he moved toward the bar to pour himself a scotch
"Sure" Max replied, she had never dunk before but Cody seemed so sure so she thought why not.
Max and Cody drank and talked together for hours revealing their innermost conflicts and feelings about the events of the past year and how they felt, the guilt they both felt about being alive and the sadness of never being able to see the ones they loved again, and the sickening regret at never having told them their feelings. Within a few hours the bottle of scotch was empty and Cody and Max were very drunk indeed, ranting and yelling over each other, slurring their words.
"You know Maxx, the only time I really felt happy all that week a year ago was when we kissed" Cody slurred, it was one of those times when the drunk mouth spoke the sober mind.
"Me too" Max slurred back "Why don't we try and get happy then" she continued and before Cody could reply Max had thrown herself onto Cody and locked him in a passionate and drunken kiss. Cody didn't want to stop the kiss, any feelings he had were gone, removed by bliss, his hands began to get busy and move all over Max's body as the kissing became more and more intense and passionate. Cody had his hands all over Max's chest and back, and Max's hands were moving all over Cody's body, particularly his mid section, front and back. Max and Cody were enthralled as passionate lovers and began ripping at each others clothes, Cody getting her shirt off as she undid his belt and slipped his pants off.
"Mmmm, this way" Cody mumbled as he broke off the kiss and lead Max to the spare room, leaving his pants and her shirt off on the couch.
Upon reaching the bedroom the fireworks really started, and before long the two were completely naked and performing all manner of lewd acts upon each other before the night reached it's drunken climax. On that night Cody Martin well and truly lost his virginity.
Max woke up early the next morning, sporting a killer hangover; she remembered what seemed like a dream, a sexy dream in which she had slept with Cody. Horror washed over Max however when she rolled over in the bed and saw asleep next to her was a very naked Cody Martin. "Oh God, what have I done" she said to herself. Max didn't want to face Cody, she was so embarrassed, everything had gone so wrong, and all she could think to do was to leave, to get out of there as quick as possible and back to her own hotel across town.
Well there's something steamy for all of you, I hope I wrote tastefully and wasn't needlessly smutty (there are plenty of M stories for that) let me know what you think and give me any suggestions of where you think the story should head, I have a pretty good idea of what I want to do with it though. I think we're in for some high drama people!