Baby Noco [NOCO FANFICTION]

Realisation [14 years]

AUTHORS NOTE
This chapter is mostly about what has happened in the past and how it is affecting the present. Also, focuses on Cody's feelings a bit.

A bit of swearing in this chapter sorry- 😭
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NOAH POV

It was Duncan.

06666666666: Hi smartass I'm coming to your school again so you better be ready because your fucking going down.

Oh my gosh, dramatic much? He still wasn't hooked on how I'd gotten him expelled from our last school, was he?

It wasn't even my fault either, I can't help that he attached Cody to a fucking firework and I had to get a teacher, did he want Cody to die? Probably.

I saved Cody's life that day so he can't scare me if he thinks I'm going to put up with his bullshit.

I decided to text Cody so he didn't get the shock of his life when he arrived at school the next day. I was honestly a bit scared but Duncan wouldn't do anything too drastic could he?

We hadn't seen Duncan since we were small, around 8 so he could be a whole different person than he was 6 years ago.

CODY POV

I looked down at my phone to see I had got a message from Noah! Maybe he was going to confess to me? Why was I thinking this? Get that thought out of your head Cody!

Bookworm📚: Cody? Can I talk to you?

This seemed even more like a confession when I read it! I had to calm down or I don't think I'd be able to reply, my hands were shaking in fear.

Codmeister😎: Yeah? Is everything okay?!! :(

That seemed like a reasonable enough response? I wasn't prepared for the string of texts I would receive.

Bookworm📚: It's about Duncan, Cody.
Bookworm📚: [1 IMAGE]

I was shocked, Duncan? I clicked on the image and instantly my heart dropped as I read the message over and over in denial. It couldn't be him, could it?

I couldn't even reply, I was almost frozen - I couldn't even move I was in so much shock.

Once I had calmed down a bit I opened the chat and replied.

Codemeister😎: Are you sure it's him?! It could be idk another Duncan???!😅

I knew that was a ridiculous idea but it was the only thing that made sense at the time. I didn't know what to do or say.

Bookworm📚: Prettyyy sure it's him due to the green haired emo with the most stereotypical 'emo' piercings of all time as his profile picture.

I giggled at Noah's response a bit, I usually never found much funny so I don't know why I was suddenly laughing at all his sarcastic remarks.

Codemiester😎: You better protect me tomorrow with you biggg strong muscles

Bookworm📚: Gladly.

At least Noah had a sense of humour, I really did want him to protect me though. I imagined a scenario in my head of Duncan attacking me then Noah jumping in front of me and punching him.

It got a bit out of hand when I imagined Noah kissing me as he held me in his arms.

I gasped and pulled myself together. I couldn't like Noah? I had known I was bisexual for a while now, I didn't realise all this time I had thought Noah was so cool was just because I had some massive crush on him! I liked my best friend.

I couldn't tell him though, he would hate me for the rest of his life. I knew Noah had some stereotypical 'gay' voice but I was 80% sure he was straight, I was second guessing myself - unsure.

Our parents would think it would be the cutest thing ever but I'm not so sure about that. I laid on my bed thinking about all the times I had spent with Noah, I couldn't lose him. I slowly drifted off to asleep dreaming about what it would be like if I was Noah's boyfriend, pfft I wish!

The next day I pulled myself out of bed, it was 7:30am! I threw my school clothes on, grabbing my backpack somewhere in the process, I was going to be late! I didn't bother brushing my hair, grabbed a slice of toast and rushed out the door.

I ate as I walked to school, luckily I made it just on time as the bell rang. I had to find Noah before Duncan found me!

I ran to first period not looking back, Duncan could be anywhere. As I was about to turn the corner I was pulled to the side by none other than the person I was dreading to see.

"Look what we've got here," Duncan laughed manically as he pinned me against the wall. I tried to wriggle free in protest but he just held me down tighter.

"Trying to escape are we?" Duncan winked. Ew I wanted to throw up.

"N-no," I stammered, what was I thinking - of course I was trying to escape!

"You and your pathetic little friend ruined my life, I went to juvie!" Duncan shouted slamming his hand against the wall. I jolted a bit in shock.

"I didn't mean to I swear just put me down and we can talk about it!" I protested though Duncan's hands didn't budge. If this was the way I was going to die then I'd rather get it over and done with, what was he stalling for?

Then I saw him, behind Duncan was, Noah? Noah looked pissed off as he held his book above Duncan's head before slamming it down with as much force humanly possible.

Duncan winced in pain as he fell to the ground, clutching his head in shock. I flung myself at Noah and hugged him, he saved me again.

"I guess words really can hurt you," Noah shrugged hugging me back.

"Thank you so much Noah I actually thought I was going to die there!" I breathed out a sigh of relief.

Noah looked pleased with himself but his smile slowly faded, "quick, we need to get to class or I'm going to be in so much trouble. Hopefully Duncan isn't the snitching type of asshole." He laughed dragging me to class.

We were there just in time and took our seats, we didn't see Duncan for the rest of the day luckily.

NOAH POV

At lunch Cody kept boasting about how brave I was to everyone and how I'd saved his life. Izzy and Owen were shocked as Eva was super proud and even patted me on the back.

"Didn't know you had it in ya!" Eva laughed.

"Wow thanks a lot that's really going to help with my self esteem," I rolled my eyes but smiled at the same time; I was lucky to have such supportive friends.

Sierra was bouncing up and down as usual congratulating me with a wink. Oh dear god, she better not say a word to Cody.

I had liked Cody for ages now and I don't know if i was ready to tell him. I mean, what if he hated me forever? I was thinking over my options on what to do when I got a text from Cody.

Codemesister😎: Thanks for saving me today! You really did fulfil your promise anywayssss please please please can we hang out tomorrowwww!!

This was my chance!

Bookworm📚: Sure, where?

Codemeister😎: My house? My parents won't be home as usual! 😉

Why the winking face emoji? That was super weird even for Cody. I shrugged and replied, probably just a typo or he didn't even know what that emoji properly meant.

Bookworm📚: Okay, I'll come over at about 1 if that's okay with you?

Codemeister😎: YAYYY!!

I smiled at Cody's response, he really was pretty cute, just how do I tell him that?