One thing leads to another 2/3
Summary: Cody sees Ted's tweet and overreacts, locking himself up in the bathroom. Meanwhile Randy tells Ted the reason for his over-reaction... well, part of it. Will Cody forgive Ted? Will Ted find out EVERYTHING Cody's hiding?
Warning: Rated K, Mentions of M/M
I do not own Cody... not Randy... and not Teddy... I wish I would... *sighs* I really do.
Cody's POV
I had calmed down a bit when I heard the knock on the door. It sure as hell was Teddy. Even though I'd heard Randy coming back and heard him almost yelling that he had warm food for me… for us… I am sure it can only be Teddy.
"Go away!"
I wiped the tears away with the sleeve of my shirt, still sobbing a little, but I could hear him sighing.
"Please Cody… come out. I'm sorry… I really am."
Shaking my head, pouting -yes I can pout… and I look damn cute when I pout, so leave it- I drew my knees up to my chest, resting my chin on them.
"I said GO AWAY, Teddy!"
Another sigh.
"Codes, please. Randy's going to kill me when you don't come out and eat with us… come on! I'm really, really sorry. I didn't mean it."
I smirked slightly, raising my head. I could just envision Randy strangling Teddy to death. Well, okay… it is not what I wanted, but it kind of made me smile to know that Randy would actually do that… or at least consider it.
"Serves you right!"
Now I heard him huff… and Randy chuckle. My slight smirk turned into a grin. God, I love Randy…. As a big brother, do not get me wrong. He is always there for me… always. I wish Teddy would be like that.
"Cody… please… if you don't come out then let me at least in so I can apologize."
I sighed… was I forgiving him that easily? I mean… I could at least give him the chance to make it up to me, right? He is not that bad of a guy… just a bit… well… he is often saying inappropriate things and not even realizing it. It is not as if he hurt me on purpose, right? He doesn't know that I am really gay… that I am a fag as people call "us"… ever told you how much I hate that word? Seriously… the biggest insult ever… it is just not fair that "we" are being labeled as that… none of us chooses to have those feelings. Sorry, I am rambling… where was I? Oh yeah… Teddy… letting him in.
"Cody? Come on… Codes… I'm sorry."
His voice sounded sincere… almost as if he was close to tears. Whom am I kidding? Teddy does not cry… never… especially not because of me. I let out a long sigh, slowly unlocking the door before shifting to the side, close to the tub until my back hit it. Looking up at the doorknob, I waited for it to turn.
Normal POV
Teddy heard the key being turned around and let out a sigh of relief. He glanced back at Randy who only gave him a short nod.
"Go get him out of there… fast. Bet the food's already cold."
Teddy bit his lip and took a deep breath before turning the doorknob around and peaking his head inside the bathroom.
"Codes?"
He saw him leaning against the tub, staring up at him with his lips curled into a pout, azure eyes meeting his own, nose crunched up a little like it always does when Cody tried to look mad. He let out another sigh before stepping inside and closing the door behind him, leaving his hand on the knob behind his back and lowering his head.
"I'm sorry, Codes… really. I didn't know that it would hurt you that much… I mean…"
Cody looked up at him, stared up at him with his puffy eyes, huffing.
"You shouldn't say such things, you know… it really hurt me, Teddy… you always make fun of me… you always…"
Teddy chewed the insides of his cheek, sighing, letting his eyes fall onto the curled up form of his long-time friend, his long-time partner, his buddy. He really did not want to hurt him in any way or form.
"I'm really sorry, Codes… but… I didn't know that you're… well… you know…"
Cody arched a brow, tilting his head slightly to the right, arms still draped around his knees.
"That I'm what?"
Teddy scratched the back of his head, looking away from him, swallowing before he found the right word.
"Gay… I mean… Randy… he just…"
Cody's eyes widened and his hurt was now replaced with anger as he clenched his fists, mumbling.
"Oh he's so dead!"
Teddy looked up again, his eyes landing on Cody's features, studying him for a long while: his messy hair, his puffy, red eyes that were usually the most beautiful azure, his full, soft lips… he shook his head, trying to compose himself.
"Why didn't you tell me?"
Cody chew his bottom lip, looking away from Ted, thinking about a good answer, but nothing really came to his mind. Ted's eyes stayed fixed on him as he waited for the younger male to speak, running a hand through his ash-blonde hair. Minutes passed in silence and he decided to sit down himself, choosing the place next to Cody, resting his back against the coldness of the tub. As he placed a hand on his young friends shoulder, he felt him tense, looking back up at Ted with trembling lips.
"Really Cody, you could have told me. I'd have understood it. I DO understand it. Just… WHY didn't you say anything?"
His voice was full of sincerity and concern. He could not understand, why his best friend, his soul mate as he often called him, never told him how he really felt. As Cody's eyes began to water again, Ted shifted slightly, wanting to put an arm around him, to comfort him, but Cody pulled away, turning his head so Ted could not see the tears falling down his cheeks.
"I wanted… I just… I was afraid… that… you wouldn't… like me anymore and I just… I…"
His voice was trembling, words coming out in sobs as he buried his face in his lap. Ted bit his bottom lip, watching the smaller man, seriously lost at this very moment, not knowing how to react. Against better knowledge, he wrapped an arm completely around the young man, whose whole body stiffened under the touch, but at least he was not pulling away this time. Ted ran a hand through Cody's hair, soothing him, TRYING to sooth him while he sobbed into his chest.
"Codes… I could never NOT like you anymore. No matter what… we'll always stay friends. I'll always be there for you. How could you think something like this? Nothing will ever change what we have."
The smaller man relaxed a little, sobs becoming less as he slowly raised his head, blinking at the older man.
"You… you mean that?"
Teddy smiled warmly at him, nodding his head.
"Sure I do. You're my best buddy… and nothing could ever change that. Now come on… Let's get out of here and see if Orton has left us anything to eat."
Cody pouted, sighing as he turned his head away from Ted again, arms crossed over his chest.
"You know… I'm still mad at you for that comment."
Ted could not help but chuckle as he got up on his feet, brushing himself off before offering a hand to Cody.
"Okay… I'll make it up to you. You're one free wish… whatever you want AND you can use my lap-top tomorrow."
Cody's face lit up instantly as he looked back up at his friend like a small kid whose parents just gave him a pony.
"Really?"
Ted smirked, nodding as he helped his friend up from the cold tiles.
"Yupp."
Cody beamed, hugging Ted tightly, almost getting lost in the moment until Ted cleared his throat and pulled away.
"Come on… I'm starving."
Randy looked up from his laptop, leaning against the headboard, long legs spread out on the bed, as he heard he door open. He smirked as he saw Cody following Ted, rubbing his eyes with the back of his hands.
"Everything okay again?"
Ted smiled, nodding his head as he plopped down on the other bed, patting the spot next to him for Cody.
"Everything alright!"
Cody blinked at the slightly older male, before turning to Randy, poking out his bottom lip in a pout.
"You had no right to…"
Randy held up a hand, stopping him.
"Codes… it was about time anyways and YOU would've never told him. Just be thankful it's finally out and as I can see-and just as I TOLD YOU- Ted's still here and totally cool with it. So can it… we've had enough drama for one day."
Cody bit his lip and looked at the floor. He hated it when Randy was right. The only time he ever stayed mad at him for longer than 10 minutes, was a month ago when Randy had almost knocked Jake unconscious after he had seen him kissing and groping Cody in the hallway. Mind you, that Cody was far away from being sober that night and did not exactly look very willing. Still that night Cody had told Randy that their friendship was over… though all of it was forgotten again the minute Cody woke up the next morning. Cody smiled a little at that memory, a smile Randy knew all too well: Cody was happy. He chuckled, glancing over at Ted.
"I'll put the food in the micro-wave. Shouldn't take that long."
Ted, whose eyes were glued on Cody, only nodded absentmindedly. Randy arched a brow before shrugging. He put his laptop aside, got of his bed, grabbed the bags that were still full and headed for the kitchen. Ted licked his lips, studying Cody's features as the young man was still standing in the middle of the room, off in his own little world, a silly smile plastered on his face.
"Codes, can I ask you something?"
Slightly shaken by Ted's voice, Cody's head snapped towards him, eyes shining.
"Sure."
Ted chewed his bottom lip as he tried to find the right words.
"Since when… you know… when did you realize that you're… gay?"
Cody blinked a few times before tilting his head slightly to the left, tapping his finger against his right cheek.
"Hmm… almost two years ago I think."
The older man's brain-cells tried to calculate it, tried to think back and the words left his lips almost inaudible.
"Shortly after we've met."
Cody froze, biting his lip, eyes fixed on Ted, kind of waiting for him to get up and storm out of the room after realization hit him, but it never happened. Instead, Ted let his body fall back on the bed, arms crossing behind his head, staring at the ceiling with a cheeky grin on his lips.
"So… what's your wish, Codeman?"
The Georgia-native was definitely confused, not only by Ted not reacting at him knowing that he's gay ever since they've met- okay, maybe Ted really didn't count one and one together- but also by Ted's sudden mood change. He arched a brow, arms crossed over his chest, thinking about a good reply as his friend turned his head to look at him.
"Cat bit ya tongue, Codes? Tell me… what's your wish? Told ya, I'd do anything to make it up to you."
Cody shrugged his shoulders, lowering his head as he stuck his hands in his pockets.
"Dunno… well… not yet."
He chewed his bottom lip nervously, only glancing at Ted once in a while, seeing him rolling over onto his side, propping himself up on his elbow.
"Well then… just tell me when you've made up your mind."
The younger one nodded slowly before finally sitting down himself, on Randy's bed. Once again, they had only gotten a two-bed-room and he would be stuck sleeping on the couch. He did not really mind. It was his turn anyways, though it gave him the perfect idea.
After Randy had gotten back from the kitchen and they had all finished their meal, it was already beyond midnight. Randy was getting ready for bed, stripping out of his clothes, watching Cody as he shifted around on his bed nervously, glancing over at Ted, who was busy with his laptop once again. The oldest had heard their whole conversation from earlier, seeing that the kitchen was not far away and not exactly a separate room. He chuckled slightly as he leaned down to his young companion, whispering in his ear.
"Go get him, tiger!"
Cody blushed furiously at the comment, staring at Randy in pure disbelief, making the oldest laugh loudly. This only caused the attention of Ted, who looked up from his addiction, cocking a brow at the two of them.
"What's so funny?"
Randy's laughter died down into chuckles as he turned towards Ted, resting a hand on Cody's shoulder.
"You know… I think Cody knows how you can make it up to him again."
Now Ted's interest grew even bigger.
"I doubt he wants to spend the night on that small couch there."
He pointed over to the barely 5'5" furniture, his eyes staying locked with Ted's, while Cody's face reddened even more. The Florida-resident just shrugged.
"So you want the bed. I'll take the couch. Sure thing, Codes."
Now Randy's chuckles turned into a fit of laughter again as Cody glared at him, smacking his arm. For some reason Ted could not understand what was so funny about all this and why Cody could not speak for himself.
"RANDY! You're mean!"
Great, now Cody was pouting again. Randy suddenly grew silent, biting his lip, smiling down at the young man and then over at Ted.
"You know… let Cody explain that to you. I'll brush my teeth."
He was already on his way to the bathroom.
"And hopefully when I get back out, the sleeping-arrangements are clear!"
With that said, he closed the door behind him, leaving the two young men alone… again.
Cody's POV
I'm gonna kill Randy… god, how can he be that mean… how does he even know what I was thinking? What I want? I could… grr… damnit that guy…
"Codes?"
I glanced over at Ted who was sitting on the edge of his bed, tangling his feet, looking at me rather confused.
"What was that all about?"
Great… just great… I didn't… I mean… he said nothing would ever change, right? He said… nothing could break our friendship… ever… maybe I should just ask him?
"Earth to Cody… hey…?"
Raising my head, I met his gaze, his brown, soft eyes showing me the warmth lying behind them.
"Sorry… I…"
I sighed and closed my eyes for a moment, before taking a deep breath.
"You don't have to sleep on the couch You can stay in the bed but I also don't want to sleep on the couch so maybe just maybe we could share a bed just like in the old times when we started on Raw and both didn't have the money to afford a two-bed-room and I mean you said nothing would change only cuzz I'm gay and yeah…"
I took another deep breath, lowering my head after having said everything I wanted to say. I could swear I felt Teddy's eyes burning through me as the room went silent. I bet it took minutes until I got the guts to finally take a glance at Ted, seeing him having his head tilted to his left a little, eyes glued to my shaking form, lips parted slightly. I swear, right then and there I would have given anything to just drop dead.
"Ted?"
God, my voice sounded so insecure, like a little kid who waited for its punishment. He blinked and rubbed his lips together as I lowered my head again, looking away from him until I heard his southern drawl.
"Well… I said nothing would change things between us… and if that's what you want… if that's your wish… sure. Why not? It's not as if we've never slept in the same bed before."
I didn't even realize that I was holding my breath until then. Letting out a long sigh of relief I looked up at him with hopeful eyes.
"It's okay with you?"
He smiled… god, how I love his smile… it always makes me melt on the spot… and patted the spot next to him. I licked my lips, still a little insecure, but slowly walked over to his bed anyways, watching him as he put his laptop aside and got off the bed.
"Suit yourself… I'll just kick Orton out of the bathroom… I'll be right back."
Biting my lip, I slowly nodded at him as I watched him walk towards the bathroom and knocking. He soon disappeared inside and I only hoped that Randy would just keep his big mouth shut this time. I didn't need to worry though, since Randy came out only seconds later, mumbling something under his breath, before looking over at me, lips curling up in a small smile.
"Got your wish?"
I chewed in my bottom-lip, nodding, looking over at Ted's bed… correction… our bed.
"Yeah."
I could feel Randy smirk and as I glanced over at him, I saw that I was right.
"Good… try making the best out of it… and do nothing I wouldn't do either."
Ha… good joke there, Randy… so not funny. My cheeks sure as hell turned red again as I started to undress until only my boxers covered me and seeing that Randy was already spread out in his own bed, I crawled under the covers, trying to get myself comfortable.
"Would you please stop it, Randy?"
My voice must've sound like the one of a whining woman… but I saw Randy turning his head towards me, smiling.
"Sorry… just…"
And just in that moment, Ted joined us again, already stripped out of his clothes, boxers hanging loosely around his hips. I couldn't help but blush, pulling the sheets up and over my face, trying to hide the sudden heat rising to my cheeks. I felt the bed dip down a little, hearing it crack slightly and soon enough the covers got pulled away from me and I looked at a grinning Teddy.
"No fighting for the covers tonight, got me Codes?"
I swallowed down the lump in my throat and nodded as he chuckled.
"Good…" He looked over at Randy as he got himself comfortable.
"Night Orton!"
I could only hear what sounded like a mumbled "'Night, fucker" since Randy had his head turned away from us and was already half asleep. Now I really wondered what had happened in the bathroom, why Randy came out mumbling and why Ted took so long. But honestly as soon as Ted switched the light on the nightstand out… I stopped with all the wondering and thinking, concentrating more on slowing down my heartbeat.
"Night Codes…"
I closed my eyes as I felt his warm flesh brushing mine for an instant and my breath hitched as I almost squealed out, but I could somehow stop myself, swallowing hard before opening my mouth.
"Night Teddy… sleep well…"
I heard him humming, my eyes making out that he lay with his back to me and I bit my lip… I seriously doubt I can sleep tonight… and just as the thought hit me… I felt my eyes slowly closing, my lips curled into a smile.
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