A/N: I had a lot of fun with the last chapter! Thank you once again for the feedback! I'm going to make this chapter as long as possible, so heads up 💖 I gotta unfortunately wrap this story up soon! so long chapters here we come!

Tears began to form in the corner of my eyes. I only sit there in silence as Joseph scoffs in annoyance. "Cody's so dramatic, dude.. it was only a joke. He'll get over it tomorrow..", I felt the couch sink beside me, indicating that Joseph nonchalantly sat next to me, like this whole thing seem to mean nothing to him. "D-did...did Cody just ended the friendship..?", I didn't notice how meek my voice sounded. I look at Joseph for confirmation and he only shrugs, "Eh who knows and who cares.."

I felt heat spread in my cheeks as I clutch the couch cushion, clawing through it. I lower my head and stare down at the carpet, "Get out..", Joseph eyes lay on me in confusion, "Du-", I let out an annoyed snarl, "I-i said get out, I want to be alone!", I try my best to keep up an angry glare so maybe Joseph could leave. Soon enough it somewhat works and Joseph angrily leaves without a word.

I felt my body relax slightly and I took in the thought that no one was in here right now. No one was here to see how absolutely pathetic I was. So like any sane person I let everything just gush out. I felt the hot bitter tears fall down my cheeks. I know I shouldn't be the one crying, I know I'm not the victim! But what was I supposed to do..? Especially what Joseph texted me earlier, I almost had no choice..right?

I sniffle and lay on the couch, I wanna wake up from this shitty nightmare. Before I could close my eyes, I felt something hit my head. It wasn't hard or anything but it had enough mass for me to feel it. I lift my head up slightly to see a blue balloon float down to the carpet. I sit up and wipe some of my tears away. I stare down at the balloon in confusion. I then felt another balloon smack me in the face. "H-hey!", I heard a "oouh" noise coming from my left and I quickly look and see Jeffy holding multiple balloons. "Heey Junior, what doing?"

I really didn't want to be bothered, and it didn't help that I was being harassed by balloons. "I want to be alone Jeffy, go somewhere else with your balloons.." Jeffy doesn't seem to understand cause he only comes closer. "Alone? But you were crying and I thought you'd like a badoon to cheer you up.." I appreciated the offer, but throwing "badoons" at me didn't cheer me up in the slightest. I sigh and just lay on the couch, "No..it didn't help.."

I stare up at the ceiling, hoping Jeffy would go away but alas I felt the couch sink. I sit up quickly and glare at him, "Jeffy I sa-", Jeffy quickly cuts me off, "I heard what happened from my room.." I froze, not really sure how I was supposed to respond, "Oh.." Jeffy looks forward staring at the tv screen, it was off so the dark screen displayed our reflections. Jeffy continues, "Cody sounded real mad Junior..", I choke back a sob and scoff, "Stop stating the obvious..i-i realize he's upset..", I felt Jeffy's eyes lay on me. "Do you..?"

I look at him and furrow my brows, "What?", Jeffy shakes his head in disappointment, "I said..Do you? Do you really realize Cody's upset?", I blink and then slowly nod, "Yeah..? I-i do..I really do.." I felt another balloon hit me right on the nose, quickly bouncing off it and floating to the carpet. I glare in annoyance but Jeffy only smiles, "Then why aren't you doing anything about it, Junior?" Jeffy looks at me like I was stupid for not figuring out the obvious.

I lay back down and cross my arms in a huff, "Because Cody hates me..I can't do anything about that..", Jeffy sighs, he almost sounds annoyed, "So sitting here crying is gonna fix things?", I stare up at the ceiling and frown. «I mean of course not..but right now that's the only easy option I have.. I'll definitely regret it more tomorrow but right now I wanna have a pity party..»

Before I could even answer, Jeffy continues on, "What made you even do this? I thought you liked Cody or something?", I felt my cheeks heat up and I quickly sit up. "W-where did that come from?!" Jeffy laughs, clearly doing this to get under my skin, "Junior you're crying like a girl who just got broken up with..so it's kinda obvious?" I lower my head down in shame, knowing he was somewhat right. "Junior..you still haven't answered my questions.."

I groan, really not wanting to answer the questions but it seemed like Jeffy wasn't leaving anytime soon. I tilt my head up slightly, keeping a bit of eye contact with Jeffy. "Well..at first this was all a stupid dare..a-and once I got to Cody's house, i-i don't know.. everything changed from there. The dare didn't seem as funny as it was before..I wanted to back out of it.." Jeffy gives me a confused look, tilting his head to the side. "But you still did it anyways? I'm very confused Junior.."

I groan, thinking back to what Joseph's message was. Once again I choke back a small cry. God I'm so emotional today.. "I-i..well.. Joseph wanted to do it..he thought it'd be funny still. He kept pushing me to do it.." Jeffy gives me deadpan look, "Junior seriously? You know all I'm hearing is excuses..what's special about Joseph where you'll listen to him but you have trouble listening Chef Peepee or something?"

My frown deepens and I cup my cheeks and look down. Jeffy was asking a lot of questions and each question makes me feel stupider and stupider. "Uggh.. b-because! Because.." I squeeze my eyes shut feeling shame wash over me, my voice now meek. "B-because..Joseph was going to tell Chef Peepee and my dad that i-i'm gay.. all because.." I let out a shaky sigh, "...h-he thought I liked Cody.."

The sound of the balloon being squeezed feels the silence, I figured Jeffy checked out from the conversation..I don't blame him. Jeffy soon laughs and I couldn't help but look up at him in confusion. "W-what? How is this fu-funny?" Embarrassment washes over me. I really need to stop being so "open" with everyone..

Jeffy looks at me, still smiling goofily, "Junior you're really confusing..", I furrow my brows. "What?! How? I really didn't have a choice at the time.." Jeffy squeezes the balloon again and shakes his head, "Nah Junior..you did have a choice... do you really think Joseph would actually say anything to Chef Peepee or your dad? Even if he did, do you think they'd care?" Jeffy shrugs and looks down at the balloon, "I mean it's not even a big deal..so what if you like Cody or not, it's not the end of the world.."

I stare at Jeffy in awe and utter shock, everything he said was... comforting. I mean he's right..right? Did I really make this a bigger deal than it needed to be? I mean I'm still scared and confused about my feelings but that's okay. Yeah it's okay to be scared about that kind of thing. Maybe one day I'll feel that same confidence I felt in my dream I had the other night, yeah that'd be cool. "I uh.. honestly never thought about it that way.. wow.. thanks Jeffy.." Jeffy beams and he only nods, "So that means you're going to try and fix all this, right?" Jeffy looks at me expectantly as my mouth goes dry.

I look away and wipe the sweat that was forming on my brow. "Y-yeah about that.. I don't know how..I think Cody hates me.. hopefully after a couple of mouths I'll get over it.. ", I felt another balloon hit me on the forehead. It bounce off and floats down to the carpet once more. At this point I deserve the balloon abuse, I know that what I'm saying is ridiculous but facing Cody would be horrifying.

I rather just accept that he doesn't want to be friends instead of facing him again and getting that rejection once more. Even when I did say I..Liked him, he still seemed to turn me down, for what reason? I don't know.. maybe talking to him would make sense even if it'll be scary. I should face my mistake head on, no questioning that. Deep down I really don't wanna lose Cody and I shouldn't give up now.

I finally look at Jeffy and smile, feeling more confident with the idea on fixing this than before. "Okay..okay Yes I'm going to fix this, I wanna fix this..", I jumped off the couch, pushing back any negative thoughts. Jeffy look a bit taken aback but he then gives me a thumbs up. "You finally came 'round, Junior! You should go to him now before it's too late.."

«Now?! No now is good, Jeffy's right.. I'll force Cody to talk to me if I have to!» "O-Okay! I'll go now..I just gotta ask Chef Peepee to drive me there..simple!" I give Jeffy another smile, "Thanks Jeffy..I really needed someone to talk some sense into me.. h-heh.." Jeffy only nods, still smiling and holding another damn balloon. "Of course junior! Good luck!" Jeffy throws another balloon my way and it fortunately misses my face. It instead lands on one of my horns. It of course pops, which causes Jeffy to scream and runaway terrified. Well.. at least he was helpful for once.

I pick up a blue balloon and look down at it, yeah I really do need to talk to Cody. I give it a good squeeze and then toss it back on the carpet. Quickly running out the room and heading downstairs to the kitchen. «Don't fuck this up Junior.. »

•Cody's House•

†Cody's POV†

I sat on my bed and placed my hands over my face. I just wanted to shout or throw something. I never really resorted to anything violent when I'm angry but I couldn't help but feel pure rage this time. I really thought Junior and I had.. something going on, but I guess that was a lack of judgment on my part. I really wished I didn't shout at them..it was just a stupid dare..they've done worst I guess. In the back of my mind I want to just go to Junior and hug him, telling him I'm sorry..for what? I have no clue. I don't know why I do this to myself? I can't keep going back to something that hurts me, especially when nothing will change.

Do I still like Junior? I..I do..I really do, I don't know why.. but that little bastard does a number on my heart. I groan and lay back on my bed in a huff. I stare up at the ceiling and just ponder. Maybe its me? Am I too forward? Am I too weird? Do I take things too seriously? Maybe the dare was really funny and I'm just too dense to realize that. I lift my glasses up slightly and rub my eyes, feeling sleep start to take over me. I can't sleep with a heavy mind, no matter how tired I am..

Maybe I need to seek out another opinion. I sit up and hop off my bed, making my way to my the dresser. I get on my knees and slowly open the bottom drawer, my eyes landing on a familiar face. I pick Ken up and sigh, "It's been awhile, huh?" Silence. I scoff, "Come on Ken..don't give that look..no I'm not using you as a "rebound"..." Silence. "Listen I just wanted advice or something..you don– N-no everything is totally fine with me and Junior we just need a little break..I'm sorry for not talking to you, you know I've liked Junior for so long..i-i just really wanted to change for him.. and if I have to stop being with you for him to like me, I will!" Silence. I groan and throw Ken back in the drawer, kicking it shut. I cover my face with my hands and let out a long frustrated sigh. Back to square one..

I wish I didn't feel this way..God why can't I be normal? My thoughts were interrupted by a knock on the door. I groan loudly, "Yes?!", The door creaks open, "Codykins, your little turtle friend is at the door, he said he wanted to talk to you. I turn and look at my mom, "What..?" Junior? Why is he here?! He shouldn't be here. My heart pounded against my ribs. What do I do?

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