Opposites Attract

CHAPTER 23

Jessica's POV:

I've never been so happy in my life. Everything is finally falling into piece in my life. I have good friends and I finally have a good and comfortable life that makes me happy. Seeing me happy makes my mom happy. And that's what makes me happy. Because I know that deep down my mom is worried that I am not happy although she never confronted me about it. And as a mother, it hurts to see their children not happy. Now she can focus more on her job and be worry free about me. I'm so lucky to have friends like Chloe, Stephanie, Kayla, Marie, Cody, Julian, Carlos, Blake and Jordan. They are the best. I feel like they're the only ones who understand me. They always look out for me and know just how to cheer me up after a crummy day. One morning, me and Cody walked into the main hallway together. We were both chatting like we usually do. Suddenly we heard someone call out: "Hey Cody!" We both turned around and saw Brittany standing behind us. She completely ignored me and shamelessly began to flirt with Cody. She was twirling her hair with her finger and her hands were all over Cody's shirt. I could see that Cody was very uncomfortable with her action. "Hey Brittany." He politely. He tried to get her hands off him but she had a strong grip on him. "So Cody..." Brittany began with her hands still on Cody's shirt. "I think it's about time you stop hanging out with the new girl. What's her name? Oh, right it's Jessica and find a girl who's better than her because she's worthless and just a waste of time to spend with. Maybe you could be with me? I'm sure everybody would think we would make a good couple." I was fuming inside. Not only was she flirting with my friend in front of me, she was talking trash right in front of me and pretended that I wasn't even present there. I opened my mouth to give her a piece of my mind but Cody beat me to it. He firmly removed her hands from his shirt and said to her sternly: "Listen up Brittany. You and me are never gonna happen. You should get rid of that stupid little fantasy of you and me that's in your mind right now and go find another guy. And ya, one more thing. Don't you dare talk about my friend Jessica like. She's not worthless and is not a waste of time to spend with. I'd be glad to spend the whole day with because she's my friend and a great person to get to know rather than spending time with you. So I suggest that you just leave me and my friend alone and never bother to disturb us ever again." And with that he grabbed a hold of my hand and walked away leaving a shocked Brittany behind with her mouth hanging open. As soon as we were far away from Brittany, I asked him: "Are you ok Cody? You never get this mad at people." I asked him concerned. "Of course I am. She just talked trash about you right in front of you to my face. Like who does that?" He asked. "You're not mad at her for trying to flirt with you?" I asked him. "Yeah and that too. She's a slut Jess. I'm sure you've heard a little bit about her. She's dated half of the guys in the school and doesn't stick with them. She's a real slut if you ask me." He said. "You used to be a player too." I reminded him. He stopped speechless. I think I might have hurt his feelings. "I'm so sorry Cody. I didn't mean to offend you." I told him. "It's ok Jess. I know I was a player once but that was the old me. I now know that's it bad to play with a girl's feelings as it can destroy her whole future. And now I have a new found respect for them. And I hate it when I see any girl behave like Brittany. It just makes me wanna slap her in the face." "That's great Cody. I'm glad you've learned it now. And I'm glad that you've turned over a new leaf." I told him. He smiled and said: "I'm glad too." There was silence between us for a moment. "Cody..." I began. "Mhmm?" "Thanks." "For what?" "For sticking up for me to Brittany." I told him. Cody turned to face me and said: "Anything for a friend Jess. That's what friends do. They always have your back no matter what happens." I smiled to myself. It's great to have a friend who cares about you especially a friend like Cody.