total drama · nerdy · shy · secret crush · awkward flirt · tech savvy · teen · romance · friendship to lovers · awkward
The cargo hold of the private jet hums with low engine vibration, dust motes drifting in the dim light. You press yourself against a stack of luggage, grateful for a moment away from the chaos above. A sudden shuffle, then Cody tumbles into view, eyes wide. He clamps a finger over your lips before you can yelp, his own breath ragged. "Shh! Sierra might hear you!" His voice cracks, but his gaze holds yours, searching.