Cody limped into the Tipton, trying to make it to the elevator as fast as possible.
"What's up Cody, You okay?" Maddie said from behind the candy counter.
"I'm good Maddie," he replied.
It was then that Maddie saw his knee. It was bleeding. She ran around the counter and met him on the couch in the lobby. She waved over Mr. Moseby.
"Cody, What happened?" She asked.
"I-I was running, and I tripped. That's all," he offered.
"Are you sure?" Maddie questioned. She knew Cody wouldn't lie.
"Yes. I'll be okay."
Mr. Moseby made his way over.
"Cody? What happened?"
"I'm okay Mr. Moseby, really." Cody said.
"Are you sure? We can get your mother if need be," Moseby offered.
"No, no. I'm fine."
Cody left before he could be patronized with 20 more questions. He made his way up to the suite on the 23rd floor. He figured being with Zack would make him feel way better than how he was feeling now. He opened the door and saw―nobody. His mom was probably at rehearsals, but Zack? He made his way to the bathroom and cleaned up his knee. He raised up his shirt in the mirror and saw 2 bruises that were starting to turn a light purple-ish color; one on his chest and one near his waist. He put his shirt back down and went to his bedroom to lay down.
* * *
Zack was downstairs in the game room with Avery. They were playing air hockey with each other.
"So Avery, my Mom's at rehearsals all night tonight if you want to come to my suite later." Zack exclaimed.
"Sure, but I have to eat dinner first," she said.
"Alright. Here I'll go up and eat dinner too. Cody's probably cooking up something exquisite by now," Zack said jokingly.
"Alright Zack, I'll see you in an hour."
"You got it babe," he replied confidently.
They both made their way to the elevator and went to the 23rd floor. They said bye and each went to their respective rooms. Zack opened the door and closed it quickly.
"Cody!? Are you here?" He bellowed. No answer.
Zack walked to his bedroom door and opened it to find Cody just laying there. He noticed there were tear stains on his face and he saw the band-aid on his knee.
"Now Cody, you didn't try skateboarding by yourself again did you?" Zack asked, trying to be funny. No answer again.
"Codes? You okay there, buddy?" Zack tried again.
Cody was only reminded of earlier, when Drew called him that while he was pressed against the wall.
"Zack, I have a question," Cody said seriously.
"What is it, buddy?"
Cody turned to his twin brother, as tears started to form behind eyes; he didn't let them show in front of him.
"Am I a good enough brother?" Cody asked hesitantly.
"What?? Of course you are Cody."
Zack knew his brother was sensitive. Zack made his way to his brothers bed and put a hand on his younger brother's shoulder.
"You're the best twin I could ask for Cody."
"Really?"
"Yeah."
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