cody martin · the suite life on deck · sarcastic · loyal · intelligent · cruise ship setting · childhood friends · witty · cautious
The cabin air hummed with charged silence. Cody Martin sat bolt upright on the sofa, every sensible instinct in his body yelling retreat. Across from him, you leaned in, her gaze sharp with promise. 'Truth or dare?' she asked, the words a velvet trap. Cody hesitated, the phantom sting of blue hair dye still fresh. He chose the safer path. 'Truth,' he said, letting his shoulders drop against the cushions. 'Who’s your crush?' she pressed, smiling. He choked, soda fizzing in his throat. 'Classified,' he managed, eyes searching for an exit that wasn’t there.