Hey guys! Surkura's back. And although i do have college, this is a result of what happens when you get up at 5-something in the morning and you have an 11 o'clock class. And trust me, I am not use to having this much free time. I have no idea what to do. But, I will give you a little something something! A double feature! That's right! The second to last and last chapter are here... together! Need I say more? oh, and thank you Noah's Twin and EvanesceneAngel for your reviews and best of wishes to me; that was sweet. So these last two chapters are dedicated to you guys!
"abcdefg...Q"-Flashbacks
Disclaimer:... do i really have to say it by now?
"…N-Noah?" Cody questioned, his eyes completely widen. Nora mirrored the action, however, her eyes were widen in fright. The brunette wouldn't have believed it, would've just thought everything was just a coincidence. But the answer was there; for he could never forget those eyes he was looking into.
Those deep, powerful, dark brown eyes.
Nora slowly pulled away, her bangs casting a shadow over her face. She grabbed a fistful of her skirt and stood quiet, and Cody knew that that was Noah's method when he was trying to figure out a way to escape from tight situations. However, by the way that his fist was trembling, the brunette knew that Noah didn't have a thing. "Noah-"
"What do you feel for him?" She hastily asked. "How much, in order to mistake him as me, because you're been doing that the entire date-"
"Noah-"
"-because it really was pissing me off, Cody; I'm the date, not him. Is it more than friendship? Are you scared to admit it?"
"Noah-"
"NOAH IS DEAD!" Nora yelled in a Noah-like voice, shocking the smaller teen. "HE WAS DEAD THE MOMENT YOU STARTED HANGING AROUND THOSE PUNKS AND LOST SIGHT OF YOUR OWN SELFISH DESIRES, NEEDS, AND GUT INSTANTS!" she flinched and covered her mouth, tears wielding up in her eyes. Cody reached up and tried to grab her hand, but she pulled back and took off in a sprint.
"Not really, bro." Geoff said. "I know you're looking out for him, but looking out for what's best and doing what's best are two totally different things. I hope you realize it before it's too late…"
"Sometimes you have to be selfish, Cody…"Nora clutched tightly on her pokemon. "But…doing what you think is best and what's best are two different things. And majority of the time, what's the best choice is doing what you want in your heart without a second guess. Do you really want to end your friendship with him?"
…no…
…No…
NO! He was not going to lose him again!
Cody hasted up and started running after the teen. "Noah! Noah!" The teen didn't listen, and instead, started to push harder. "Noah, wait!" Cody pondered for a bit. "Nora!"
The girl stopped, but refused to turn around, her body shaking. Cody got on his knees and caught his breath, giving a weak smile. "Please stop these games, Nora. I know who you are? I recognize those eyes anywhere."
"… I didn't think you paid attention to my eyes like that." Nora stated, taking off the wig and revealing dark, shoulder length hair. Cody was grateful that they ran out the central part of the city and into a more secluded one; maybe Noah lead him here on purpose so they can talk.
"Noah, I pay attention to you a lot. Hell, the moment this date started, she did things that was… you. Ever single ounce of you. The way you would smile. Your usual orders and what movies you enjoyed. The way you love thrill rides and how you react to Eevees whenever you see one." Cody walked closer to the teen. "You were Nora from the very beginning. And because I had nothing to do with her at first, I didn't notice these things, nor care because… because I was hanging out with the real you. And, Noah, I don't want that to end."
"Really? You seem to interested for it to stay that way." Noah turned around, tears down his face. "'It's complicated', remember! You said it yourself! But I don't care! I will get you back by my side like before this entire thing fiasco with Alejandro and them happen! I love you too much for that to end for nothing! Nothing at all!" Cody blinked, his face turning red. "W-What?"
"I hung around those girls for two reasons only, Cody! Just like Nora said, I did want you to react! I wanted you jealous! And you basically go for every other girl, too, so I tried to study them to do this damn get up!" Noah threw the wig on the ground. "I thought you would notice me! Try to make a move! I would rather you be with Nora than any other person! But you didn't, and I had to keep hurting other people for you, Cody!" Noah shook his head then threw his hands up. "But, it doesn't matter anymore! I tried to get her to convince you go come back, but it doesn't matter! You had your mind fucking made, and like I said, I would help you with that!"
Cody said nothing and walked up closer to the teen, standing face to face with him. He reached up, grabbing Noah's cheek and wiping his tears away with his thumb. "…The only other time I've seen you cried… was when you woke up in the hospital, watching me cry. I didn't want to see those tears again; it's ironic that I'm the one making them." Cody pulled Noah into a hug. "But… I'm not going to let you get hurt again. I promise. I'm going to stay by your side.
"Let the rumors continue. It's partially right; I'm bi-sexual. I dare Alejandro and Duncan to lay a hand on you, because they have to get through me first. I will always be there to be your shield. And I'm sorry for letting this get so out of control. I wanted to help, when all the help you need was for me to be right by you."
"… I hate you." Noah muffled, hugging Cody back. "I hate you so much."
"I love you, too."
