Forced To Marry The Bad Boy

Chapter 9

I hesitantly walk over to the closet, where Cody has found a comfortable hiding spot from the world. I kneel down in front of him, catching his attention.

" W-What " He asks, looking at me with an emotion I couldn't read in his eyes. I take a small step forward, Cody moving back.

" Are y-you o-ok " I ask, taking a step back since he declined the step forward. Cody sniffled, wiping his face. He looked terrible, eyes all puffy, dark bags under them, and his hair looked like he's run his hands through it a million times.

" N-N-No " He stuttered out, turning away. I took my chances and took a seat on the opposite side of the closet in front of him.

" Wanna talk a-about it " I question, tilting my head. It was quiet for a moment, then Cody got up and left the closet, shutting the door to make it dark. I was about to leave, when I heard a click, and knew the door was locked. I didn't knock on the door or say anything, instead I just sat in front of it with my back turned away and sobbed quietly. I was just trying to help him and he locks me in a dark closet. I couldn't turn the light on, the switch was on the outside so I was stuck.

I heard another click, but it was from the bedroom door. Jake, Max, Mark, Clarrisa, Jess, Meghan, or any of the other members could save me now. I heard a couple of movements, then I heard somebody, Cody, sit on the bed and get under the covers.

" P-Please " I whispered, just loud enough for him to hear. It was quiet for a while, so I continued.

" I d-don't hate you, I w-wanna help " I whispered again. I heard him sit up on the bed, so I continued.

" Please, let m-me help " I begged, receiving some footsteps and an open door from Cody. I walked over to the bed and got under the covers, Cody sitting on the edge, his back towards me. He let out a long, deep sigh, rubbing his fingers through his hair.

" My...My brother was m-my hero. He would always fight of anyone who would mess with me, anyone who would try to hurt me. He tried to s-save me recently, and it didn't work. He's gone now, and I needed somebody who could fill in his space " He explained. It seemed like he was having trouble continuing, so I moved around a bit to catch his attention.

" And that somebody was me " I asked, even though I already knew the answer. Why else would I marry him? He nodded, and turned his body so his legs stretched across the bed and he was facing me.

" It was you. I've always observed how happy you are, how happy you live, my brother was the same way. I thought you would be happy with all of this " He said, motioning his body, smiling slightly. He sniffled a bit, wiping his nose. I could tell this was a hard subject for him.

" And right when you told me, I-I was so m-mean " I stated, feeling tears sting my eyes. He nodded slowly, his smile fading. The tears slowly went down my cheeks, one after another.

" I-I-I'm s-sorry " I said, throwing myself at him and hugging him. I don't know why I did that, but it felt good when he un-tensed and hugged me back. He buried his head in my neck. I could feel wetness, so I hugged him harder.

It's been an hour and we are still hugging and crying. I've heard a few knocks but ignored them, not wanting to ever move again. I still don't wanna share a bed tonight or get married, but at least I could be nice to him.

Another 30 minutes went by, and the door collapsed with the whole gang standing behind it. Neither me or Cody even looked at them, just continued to hug away our problems.

" Dudes " Says a confused Max, scratching the back of his neck awkwardly. We turned away from each other and looked at the gang, confusion written on all of their faces.

" Did he force you to hug him " Asks Jake, clenching his fists. I could feel Cody tense up beside me, so I spoke up.

" N-No, I made the first move " I said, scooting a little closer. They gasped in unison.

" You, the new kid, I thought you hated him " Asks Mark, walking closer to the bed. Next to me, Cody was clenching and unclenching his fists, so I scooted so close that we were touching.

" I never said I hated him, I just ran away, LIKE TAG " I yelled. Cody caught on and tapped my shoulder.

" Tag " He whispered in my ear.

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Whale, here's a new chappy! Enjoy it!!! I like the fact that they are hugging and stuff but if y'all don't, I'll try to like fix it in the next chapter. If y'all don't like it, please tell me, I want this book to be good.

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Whale, I love my narwhals!!!
~narwhalswimmie