Cody had trouble removing the handcuffs around his wrists. As he did he saw red bands that stood out all too well on his milky white flesh. He stumbled as he tried to stand up, Zack really did a number on him this time. He knew he couldn't tell Dustin what had happened, it would just upset him and Cody didn't want to see his boyfriend get upset over his personal problems. As Cody stumbled to his dresser he took out one of his long sleeve shirts so he could hide the markings from Dustin and his mother. It was rather cold out anyway so it served a double purpose. As he finished getting dressed he heard the front door open. He crept to the door and cautiously opened it, as he did he saw his mother enter the hotel suite.

"Cody" she yelled knowing the boy was there awaiting her return. Cody opened the door fully and walked out.

"Hi mom. How was your day" he asked trying to be polite and hide his eagerness to leave. His mother smiled at his attempt at politeness knowing he wanted to leave.

"It was good. Here have a seat" she said gesturing to the table. As the two sat down Carey looked at her son seeing him get suddenly tense.

"Calm down Cody. We are just talking there is nothing to worry about" she said to ease his nerves.

"S...so" Cody stuttered "what did you want to talk about." Carey chuckled a little at this.

"You and Dustin obviously. Now you know last night I said I approve of your relationship with him" she stated.

"Yea" he said cautiously.

"Well I still do. However I'm not to thrilled that you two are having sex. Especially so soon after meeting each other. In fact I don't even know how you two met" Carey said "why don't we start there"

"Well I met him at the mall. I went there after me and Zack had the fight. He could tell I was upset and was being friendly at first trying to cheer me up and from there things just kind of happened and before I knew it I fell in love with him" Cody said with a slight pink hue to his cheeks.

"Love" his mother question. Cody panicked not realizing that he had let that slip. He didn't plan on telling his mother that fearing that she would tell him it wasn't true love or he was rushing things.

"Well...I mean...we really...like each other and we've done...this and that and" Cody started rambling. Carey put her hand on Cody's shoulder to get him to stop.

"Don't worry Cody. I know you love him. You love him enough to tell me that your dating him, you love him enough to have sex with him and if you didn't you wouldn't have been able to live with him for the past week. After a week some of his and your annoying habit must have come out and both of you got over that. So it's okay" she said. Cody blushed, he really felt uncomfortable knowing that she knew they had sex.

"So Cody here's the thing." She said suddenly getting serious. Cody felt a quick jolt of panic over take him.

"Y...yea" he said meekly.

"I'm going to make you a deal well not really a deal more of some rules" she said. Cody gulped nervously "first and for most Cody...you can stay over at Dustin's as much as you want" she said. Cody looked up with surprise and joy.

"Really I can" he said happily.

"Yes you can. As long as I know your there you can stay over. However you must call me each night and also you must spend at least one night a week here at home."

"Yea sure no problem mom" he said jumping and giving his mother a giant hug. As soon as he let go he ran into his room and grabbed the bag he packed rushing for the front door. As soon as he was about to leave Carey said one last thing

"Oh and Cody. When you come home bring Dustin over now and again. I want to get to know him better" she said with a smile. Cody turned and gave her a joyous nod before rushing out of the suite.

Dustin paced around the room nervous waiting for Cody to call, he hadn't heard from him all day and it was late. He was worried that the talk between his mother and him hadn't gone so well. As he paced he got startled by the buzzer to his apartment suddenly going off. As he pressed the intercom button he heard Cody's voice and quickly buzzed him up. As soon as Cody stepped into the apartment Dustin tackled him into a hug clinging onto him tightly.

"Dustin, I... I can't breath" Cody said.

"Good" Dustin retorted "you had me so worried. It's past nine and I haven't heard from you all day. I thought the talk between you and your mother had gone down hill. I was so worried" Dustin said snuggling his face into Cody's chest. Cody smiled and stroked Dustin's hair softly.

"I'm sorry I made you worry" he said giving Dustin a warm smile.

"Next time at least call" Dustin said getting up "so how'd the talk go"

"I'll tell you in a minute. I need to tell my mom I got here first, where's you phone" Cody said. As Cody called to check in like he promised Dustin sat down on the couch eagerly waiting. Cody seemed to be taking an eternity. As Cody finished he sat down next to Dustin.

"So" Dustin said eagerly awaiting Cody to speak.

"Well I have good news. My mom said I can stay over here as much as I want with a few conditions of course" Cody said.

"Really that's great" Dustin all but shouted "what are the conditions"

"Well the first one is I have to call her every night and check in. The second one is that I have to spend at least one night a week over at my house and the third is that I have to bring you with me every now and again" he said nuzzling the boys face lovingly.

"Really that's easy" Dustin said happily. He grabbed Cody's wrist and tried to lean in for a kiss. He saw Cody wince and pull away. As Cody did this Dustin halted.

"what's wrong" Dustin said with concern.

"Nothing. Nothing at all I'm fine" Cody said with a smile. Dustin gave him a strange look.

"Your lying" he said.

"No really I'm fine" Cody said leaning in for a kiss. Dustin went to lean in but instead of kissing Cody he grabbed his arm and pulled up his sleeve. His face showed horror at what he saw.

Hey guys another chapter is ready. I hope you guys enjoyed it. I don't have much to say at the end of this one so until next time thanks for reading.