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Needing Love | John x Cody

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Requested by SourCreamStarbuks, thanks for requesting! Hope you like it!

Sorry for taking so long on this, I was giving up on myself... I changed the prompt slightly, sorry about that, I went off-track ;-;

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"And don't go anywhere near him!" he hissed at the other male, who gave him a glare as he ran off. John dusted himself off as he held out a hand to the smaller boy beside him, who took it gratefully.

"If he ever bothers you again, I'll give him a piece of my mind," John growls softly, as Cody looked up with his auburn eyes, an adorable touch to his small figure. The taller brunette smiles at the frail boy, he knew how it felt to be bullied like this, bullied for looks, bullied for his opinions, and finally, bullied when he became part of the LGBTQ+.

John ruffled Cody's dark brown locks, who gave him a small giggle in return. Cody really enjoyed John's efforts in protecting himself, even though he could've fought them himself. It's just that, ever since he learned about being a different sexuality, he immediately gained attention of people who felt the need to bully others for satisfaction.

Cody was transgender.

He hated when people called him a girl. He hated all the talk about his past life. He wanted to put it all aside after his transition in high school. But unfortunately, there were those people who just couldn't take it and opposed him for being different. Many insults were told during his school years, making him feel very insecure about himself, making him feel unsatisfied with his looks, making him insane.

But then, a light shone.

A certain group, lead by a brunette-haired boy named Alec, invited him to join them at lunch. He accepted out of curiosity and the fact that he always sat alone at lunch. They introduced him to the other members, who happily greeted him with smiles and laughter. He felt happy for once in his life. But one boy caught his attention within the group...

He had light-brown hair and a tan-nougat complexion, with a irresistible smile on his face. He always had time to spare with Cody, whether it's helping him out with homework, hanging out with him whenever he felt lonely, Cody felt... loved.

He grew much feelings for the taller boy, but never showed them. He couldn't bear the thought of rejection, especially from John, so he kept quiet. All that he could think of was 'does he like me back?'

He really did hope that John liked him back, but he had his doubts.

I'm just a burden. He doesn't deserve to be with someone like me. He doesn't like me at all.

All these thoughts ran through his head, giving Cody a slight migraine and a feeling of a broken heart.

One day, the two met in the library, where Cody loved to hang out (he was a bit of a book-worm, and loved to read). Cody slightly leaned on John's shoulder, which the taller boy didn't mind at all (on the inside, however, Cody was a blushing mess).

"John?" Cody cocked his head towards John.

"Yeah?"

"W-what would you do if somebody told you..."

"Told me what?"

"...t-told you that they liked you?"

Cody was full-on blushing at this point, John didn't seem to see this, at least.

"Well, it depends, really," John responded. "Why?"

"C-cause... I like you, John...," Cody stammers, then starts to tear up at the corners of his auburn eyes. "Y-you probably don't like m-me at all, I-I'm just an idiot..."

"What? No, you're not an idiot," John says softly, hugging the smaller boy and wiping his tears. He continues with his 'irresistible' smile, "I also have a confession to make."

Cody lifts his head, his eyes watery from the tears.

"I like you too, Cody. I'm sorry if it didn't seem that way, but I've always felt something special in you..."

What? He liked him? Cody's heartbeat raced at his words.

Before John could say anything else, Cody hugged the boy tightly, who laughed and said, "I can't breathe if you hug me that tightly!" Cody quickly let go, but nuzzled himself into John's shoulder.

Happiness really was the key to life.