Cody was walking through the arena when he felt someone walk into him. He held his hand down to help the girl up. He looked at her and realised that it was Esme, he couldn't help but smile to himself. He'd had so much fun hanging out with her in the park last night. Esme smiled at him.
"God, sorry Cody. I was completely in a world of my own then. I actually need to talk to you about something.." Esme looked behind Cody which made him turn around to see Randy marching towards the two of them.
"Oh well isn't this sweet," Randy grabbed the two of them by the arm and dragged them into the nearest locker room and slammed the door. He let them go and forced them to sit down. Esme looked at Cody who looked so confused. It was cute. She couldn't help but laugh which caused Randy to scowl at her.
"First things first.. I don't appreciate you having your way with my little sister. What possessed you to do such a thing Runnels? That's my baby sister you layed hands on. I believe when she first got here I had a chat with both you and Dibiase about touching her. Correct me if im wrong?" Randy snapped. Cody shifted in his seat uncomfortably.
"Erm.. It sort of just happened," Cody mumbled. Esme giggled again. It was just too funny.
"Oh jeez Randy. Calm yourself down. Look Ted doesn't know so can you please stop shouting about it. He'd be heartbroken. Cody and myself want to try and be friends and its not going to happen when your shouting all odds at the both of us. Randy im 19 okay, I can look after myself," Esme smiled at her brother whilst Cody still looked confused.
"Im looking out for you Es. I don't want you to get yourself into a situation. Not like you havent done that already?!" Randy rounded on Cody once again, "What was going through your head when you decided to kiss my sister, fully knowing she's with Ted?"
"Look, I didn't mean for it to happen. It was a sort of heat of the moment kind of thing. Like she said we just want to try and be friends. Arguing all the time isn't going to help any of us. Not when I spend all my time with you and her boyfriend," Cody argued back at Randy. Esme nodded her head in agreement with Cody. He was right. They hadn't meant to kiss, it was just a moment. Neither of them regretted it though. In fact Cody wanted more than anything for them to have another night like that but knowing that Esme was with Ted it wasn't bound to happen.
"Just don't do it again okay? Otherwise ill have to beat you down," Randy glared at Cody and walked out of the room. Esme turned to Cody and cringed.
"Ah, im so sorry Cody. I was about to tell you before he came storming down. He sort of saw us in the park last night and wanted to know the whole story so I blabbed everything.."
"Don't worry about it Esme, he's your brother. He has a right to be overprotective. The thing is I don't know if im gonna be able to not want to… jeez im gonna sound so lame when I say this. Basically I think im trying to say I like you… I think possible deep down I may have always had. I'm sorry.." he gave her a small smile.
"Ted was right.. He said the only reason you probably hated on me all the time is because you were practically in love with me or something.. Why did you have to be like a 5 year old and use playground antics? God, Cody ive thought you were gorgeous the first time I saw you. Your seriously so stupid. Ive got a boyfriend now. Who happens to be both of our best friend. Im not going to up and leave him just for you," Esme stood up to walk out of the room.
"Whoa hold up one minute. Okay, im not in love with you. Ew no way.. Im not stupid. For your information I never asked you to leave Ted for me now did I? Stop jumping to conclusions!" Cody replied angrily.
"Oh forget it then. Goodbye Cody," Esme walked out of the room and slammed the door to emphasise her point leaving Cody sat there scolding himself.
Ted was stood outside waiting for Esme to come meet him. He'd spent the whole morning with Maryse trying to learn some French. He wasn't sure if it would actually work but it was worth a try. He couldn't lose her. He smelt perfume and the next thing he knew Esme was stood next to him. She didn't look too happy.
"You okay Es? You look a bit frustrated?" Ted asked his girlfriend.
"Ugh. I had a run in with Cody. Never mind though. Ted look I feel really bad about this morning. I shouldn't have said anything. Your right it is going to take some time to get used to. I was just panicking I guess," Esme gave Ted a smile.
"No don't worry about it. Ive got something I want to say to you anyway.. Im going to apologize in advance if it sucks but ive been working on it all morning," Ted sighed. Esme looked at him really confused. What was he going to do? She was still furious with Cody. He could change character so quickly.
"Tu es tres belle. Tu es tout pour moi. Tu es la femme de mes réves! Je t'aime," Ted managed to say. He looked at Esme for a reaction.
"Aww my god Teddy!" She threw her arms around him and gave him a massive hug. Ted laughed and hugged her back.
"So you know what I said right? I got it right didn't I?"
"I believe you said: 'You are very beautiful. You mean the world to me. You're the girl of my dreams. I love you'"
"Ah yes! Well done Dibiase! Man I was so worried I was going to get that wrong.." Ted chuckled pulling away from Esme. She gave him a kiss and he grinned.
"Your so adorable. Jeez Ted.. I cant believe you'd actually learn French just for me. I know how bad you are at it," Esme walked inside the arena with her boyfriend.
"Ah, im a master at a lot of things Miss Orton. As much as id love to stay and chat ive got a match to prepare for. You'll be watching right?"
"Like always," Esme smiled. Ted gave his girlfriend a kiss before he headed off to his changing room. Esme sighed and leant against the wall. She was trying to forget about Cody but for some reason she couldn't get him off her mind. He'd told her he liked her but then turned on her in an instant once again. What was wrong with that boy?
Then there was Ted. He really was a great guy. He'd learnt French just to impress her. No guy had ever taken an interest in her like that before. He was one of kind. She groaned to herself. Randy was right as per usual. She was getting herself into a situation which she didn't want to be in. She felt someone pull on her arm and drag her into the nearest locker room. She looked to see Cody.
"What now? Im angry at you I don't want to talk to you," Esme crossed her arms and turned away from Cody.
"Hear me out okay? I don't know how to act around you. I don't understand what it is about you. Ever since that whole thing in the incident in the elevator I havent been able to get you off my mind. Theres just something about you that draws me to you. I dunno why I snapped at you like I said I just don't know how to be around you.. Maybe your right.. Maybe I possibly could be in love with you. Ive never been in love so I don't know what its like," Cody stood a few feet away from her.
"Why are you telling me this? Im with Ted."
"Do you love Ted in that way though?"
Esme shook her head. "No I don't think I do but that doesn't mean that I cant grow to love him like that Cody. Your great you really are.."
Cody walked over to Esme and pulled her into him.
"Then give me a chance…"
Before Esme could respond Cody had leant in and kissed her softly on the lips. She hadn't pushed him away yet again. Hopefully nobody would walk in….
