"xx" (a Cody Herbinko f.f)

The day I was convinced.

"Just like that?" I heard a gasp.

"Just like that." I was looking at the floor trying not to cry. I was talking to my best friend, Tyler, about my recent break up with my now ex boyfriend, Tony. It was over text which kinda ticked me off. Tyler was a very handsome guy. Skinny yet toned, Lilac colored hair, blue eyes, wears a lot of skinny jeans. He was wearing a pastel blue shirt with the sleeves folded at the ends and some black skinny jeans. I personally liked his outfit today. It brought out his hair and his eyes. I've known him since I was six and we have been best friends ever since. He helps me with everything. He's more like a brother figure to me.


"Earth to Emma!" he semi-shouted as he waved his hands in front of my face breaking me from my thoughts.


"What? Oh, sorry." This sounded kind of faint almost like a whisper. I frowned at the floor not pleased with how that came out.


"Okay, normally I wouldn't do this but you need it," he was grabbing his black backpack from the dark blue locker behind him. "We're skipping school today."


"What?! Are you crazy?!" I exclaimed.

"Me, Tyler, and you, Emma, are skipping a day at Blackwell High." He said dragging his words.


"Oh shut up, fine." Right after I agreed, he had a huge grin on his face almost like how the joker from batman would smile. Did I really just make a batman reference? Oh, yes I did.


"But, if they call my parents it's on you!" I said playfully pushing him. Almost instantly after this, he grabbed my hand and led me towards the front doors. Fortunately our lockers were only about a minute away.


"Wait," he whispered, "behind you." he had a slight smile on. It wasn't completely noticeable but it was there. From his smile and the sparkle in his eyes I knew who was behind me.
 I looked behind me and I suddenly felt like my legs were gonna give up on me. Luckily, Tyler was holding my arm to prevent this. 


"Cody." I said in a super low whisper which I'm surprised Tyler heard.


"Herbinko," he grinned trying to make a joke by finishing my sentence. Once Cody was out of sight he let go of my arm and turned to face me "Em, you have liked him since middle school! We're juniors now! Talk to him already!"


"Like he would even consider just talking to me. look at me Ty."
 He shook his head no and spoke as he put his hand on my shoulder.

"I see a beautiful girl with brown hair and hazel eyes. I see a smart and very talented girl." He smiled.


"Talented? Hah." I chuckled.


"Hey, although you cannot dance to save your life," he giggled "you can play piano, you write your own songs. That's something I can't do to save MY life." he added.


"Thank you," I smiled. He always knew just what to say. Maybe I'll talk to him. Not today though. But maybe one day.


"Besides, if you don't talk to him, I will" He stated with a wink. He too had a crush on Cody although not a big enough one to not let me talk to him. As if that would ever happen anyway. After I replied with a smile and a "Yeah right," he opened the door with his free hand.


"Okay, Shorty let's go, this is way too cheesy." He laughed moving his hand from my shoulder to my arm again and pulling me out the clear front doors of our school.


"I'm five three I'm not that short!" I laughed knowing I actually was "that" short. Seeing Cody somehow lightened up my mood. I have it bad. Now that I'm looking back at that moment I can't stop thinking about him. The way his brown hair was styled into a perfect puffy quiff. The way we bit his lip ring just before he laughed. He always wore black but today he was wearing this white sweater that had Harry Styles' tattoos printed on it with black ink. Which actually didn't bother me because I listened to One Direction too.

Cody was with his usual posse. Seth, Diego, and Kayden. Seth, I believe was a singer. I heard he did covers on YouTube which are really good. Diego had purple hair and was dating Shannon who also had purple hair. I wonder if they did it as a couple thing or if it was even planned. They both have new hair colors like every week. Kayden was the shortest one of the "posse." He had blonde hair that he attempted to style like Cody's although it wasn't as good. He looked sort of like a wanna-be- tumblr-boy. He probably was. He always flirts with girls even though he's dating the cheerleading captain, Brigit. Brigit isn't the nicest person to say the least. Blackwell High was definitely not one of the best schools but it was nice and I liked my role in it. No one ever really noticed me besides Ty. He's my only friend. I was okay with that though.