I Found Him On My Doorstep <3

I feel like I've known you for years.

When we got inside I went to ask my mum where Cody was going to be sleeping.

“Well, I would have thought in your room.” She replied. I was horrified, there was no way that there was going to be a boy staying with me in my room for god knows how long. She noticed my facial expression. “Don’t give me that face Toni. You know that Adam’s room is too small and he can’t stay in my room because...that’s just not how things work.”

“But, I’m a girl I need my space!” I shout whispered. Thank the Lord Cody had went to watch T.V and make friends with Adam.

“Well, your just going to have to put up with it, he can sleep on the bed that pulls out from under yours. I’ve already put the sheets on it while you were away. Look, he’s not staying here forever, just a little while. Surely you can at least manage that.”

“Yeah Mum, fine. It’s not you that has to share your room for however long it may be, so it obviously wouldn’t bother you.” I said walking out of the room.

“Less of the attitude Toni” Mum called after me. I went to get Cody.  I found him in Adam’s room playing COD on The Playstation. Adam was kicking his ass. “Yo, you come help me get your stuff unpacked.”

“Me?” he asked.

“Yes you now get your arse in gear” I said and walked out into my room. Cody followed. I lay down on my bed while he unzipped his bag.

“Where should I put all of this?” he asked. I pointed to the bottom draw of my set of draws. He didn’t have a lot in that bag so it would all fit. “So, does that mean that I’m staying in your room while I’m here?”

“Yes” I replied bluntly. Trying to make it clear that I was not thrilled with the idea of him staying in my room. “You can put your stuff in there and there’s a bed under my bed where you can sleep.” I got up and pulled the bed out to show him.

“I take it you don’t really like the idea of me sleeping here” I wasn’t a question. It was a statement. It was as if he could read my mind. I didn’t answer because I didn’t need to. We were silent as he unpacked his bag. I felt really bad. Here I am being really blunt with Cody. He didn’t deserve it, he’d been pretty much kicked out of his house and I was giving him a hard time. I guess it wouldn’t be so bad to try and make the most of it.

“I’m sorry Cody” I whispered. He lay down on my bed and faced me. “I don’t mean to be rude, I’m still trying to wrap my head around it. So many things have changed in the last hour.”

“I understand, it’s a lot to take in.” He was so understanding. I’ve always had this image in my head that all guys are selfish and don’t give a shit about anyone else. Cody is changing my opinion of them. They can be sweet, funny and caring. I have feeling that Cody and I are going to be good friends.

“Where do you live?” I asked.

“Well I’m from Australia, as you can probably tell. My mum and dad have a house over on the other side of town. I only moved here a couple of weeks ago from LA. I start school on Monday although I don’t have my uniform since my mum shoved me out the door as quick as she could. I didn’t get a chance to bring it with me.”

“You used to live in America?” I asked. “You’ve travelled a long way to get here well. What school are you starting?”

“Dominican College? I think it’s called.” He said “And yeah America. I only lived there for three years though. Things just got too much over there so my mum, dad and scoot- forget that last name...but yeah mum and dad decided it might be better to move somewhere smaller and quieter.”

I knew that he was holding back information. I guess I just need to earn his trust before he tells me the full story. “That’s my school” I said ignoring his last sentences.

“Really? You have no idea how relieved I am to hear that. I hate showing up at a new school and not knowing anyone.” He sighed. I could tell that he was nervous about starting a new school. Who wouldn’t be?

We stayed up for ages talking to each other. I feel like I’ve known Cody all my life. He’s so easy to talk to and I feel comfortable around him. He makes me feel happy. What is happening to me? I’ve known the kid all of four hours. 

I was getting tired. “I’m putting my pyjamas on. Turn around and don’t look” He smirked and faced the wall.

“Oh don’t worry I would like to keep my unborn children thank you very much.” He chuckled. I laughed to.

“Okay I’m done” I said. I lay back down on the bed as he got up. He started taking his shirt off.

“Woah, at least wait until I turn around” I said, although I stayed where I was.

“Why? I’m not ashamed of my body so why would I care if you see it.” Oh cocky are we. He continued to take his clothes of.

“Who said that I wanted to see it?” I teased. I couldn’t take my eyes of him.

“If you didn’t want to see it you would have turned around by now” he replied smugly. All he put on was pyjama shorts. No top. He pulled the bed out and got in.

“Night Toni.” Cody whispered.

“Night Cody” I replied but he was already asleep. All I could here was my heartbeat. Did he really have that affect on me? No, he couldn’t have. I couldn’t sleep knowing that he was lying in my room. I tossed and turned. I couldn’t get comfortable. I turned over once more. I went too far.

I landed on top of Cody. He groaned.

“Oh my god I’m sorry! Are you okay?” I shout whispered.

“Yeah fantastic” Cody laughed although I could tell that he was still in pain. “Are you?”

“Yeah I couldn’t sleep. I turned around too far and fell out of my bed. Here I am.” I laughed embarrassed.

“Do you want to sleep here?” he asked half asleep.

“Would you mind?” I asked.

“No, not at all” he whispered.

“Thank you Cody” he was asleep again. This time when I tried to go to sleep I succeeded.