Enemies with the bad boy (Complete)

Chapter Nineteen - The end of a good weekend

Jasmine

The weekend had been incredible, and it felt like old times, but it was home time. Lily had decided she was coming back with us. She was adamant. My parents did say she was alright with the travel there, so hopefully, she will be the same on the way home. 

“Cody, sit in back with me,” She asked as I got her strapped in her booster. 

“Sure thing, Princess,” Cody smiled. 

“Yay! Jas, you be OK alone in front?” She asked, looking at me. 

“I will be fine, sweetie,” I giggle. 

Cody jumped in the back with Lily, and I got into the driver’s seat and got on our way. I knew we would make a few extra stops for the sake of Lily. I don’t mind, though. 

“Will you and Jasmine get married one day?” Lily asked randomly. 

Married? Where did that come from? She has been listening to everyone else too much. I stayed silent, curious about how Cody will answer that question. 

“Probably not. We are just friends,” Cody laughed. 

“I know, but you love each other,” She said firmly. 

“Yes, but just because you love someone, it doesn’t mean you need to marry them, not if they are your friend,” Cody said. 

I looked into the back seat in the mirror. I giggled, seeing the redness on Cody’s face. He was blushing. 

“Stop laughing at me, Jas,” Cody chuckled. 

“I don’t know what you mean,” I laughed. 

He rolled his eyes at me and shook his head. That only made me laugh louder. He looked like he wanted to kill me a little. 

“But Jassy is happier with you around,” Lily pouted. 

My little sister was too grown up and nosy for her age. I don’t think it would matter how many times we tell her that Cody and I are only friends because she seems determined that we are more. 

“Friends make each other happy,” Cody said. 

“Fine,” Lily huffed. 

She was a little madam at times. She gets that from me. I don’t doubt it. I looked at her, and she had turned away from Cody. She was in a huff with him now. 

“Come on, Princess, don’t be like that,” Cody said, prodding her. 

I could see her caving to him. Soon enough, she was looking back at him and laughing. Cody smiled widely at her when she did that. I listened as the two of them talked. Lily was telling him about school. I smiled as I listened to them. I liked how the two of them got on. Even when things weren’t great with Cody and me, he has always had time for Lily. 

“Jasmine, can we stop for ice cream?” Lily asked. 

“Yes, can we, Jasmine? I like that idea,” Cody said. 

“Sure thing. I don’t know who the biggest child is out of you both,” I laughed, shaking my head. 

“My treat,” Cody said. 

“OK, fine, we will stop for ice cream as soon as we pass somewhere to get it,” I said. 

“Yay!” Cody and Lily said in sync. 

I had no choice now. If I changed my mind, I would have the two of them whining at me. I am sure there is a place about an hour away, at least then it won’t be too early for ice cream. By then, I will need a coffee, and Lily will be looking for some lunch. 

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We have had lunch and ice cream. Lily has talked us into playing in the park at the stop for a little while before getting back in the car. She was on the swing, Cody pushing her. She was delighted, giggling away and telling him to go higher. We waited a little while after we ate, though, not wanting Lily to be sick. 

I took my phone out, snapping a couple of photos and taking a short video to show my parents. Cody was like a completely different person around Lily. He would be a good dad one day in the future, even if he insists, he doesn’t want a wife or kids in the future. I don’t believe him. I think that is what he craves, a family since his got torn apart, and I hope one day he gets that with someone. 

After her shot on the swings, the three of us played on everything else before going back to the car. 

“You can sit in front with Jassy,” Lily said, “Cos I’m tired,” She added. 

I got her back into her boosters, Cody taking over the driving. I knew he wouldn’t do anything stupid while driving with Lily in the car. It only took a few minutes for Lily to fall asleep. 

“I think we tired her out,” I laughed. 

“Yes, it would seem that way,” Cody chuckled. 

“She will probably be out for the rest of the journey,” I said. 

“Yes,” Cody said, “You wanna hang out tonight? Maybe go out and grab pizza or something, or have you had enough of me?” He added, laughing. 

“Hmm, I think maybe I have had enough of you,” I laughed, “Joke, sounds good. We should invite the others too,” I added. 

“We could do that, yeah,” He said, “We can text them when we get home,” He added. 

Our friend’s reaction should be interesting when we ask them to hang out. I don’t know if they will believe us when we tell them we are friends again. 

“How do you think they will react when they find out we are friends again?” I laughed. 

“I have no clue. We may need to convince them that it is true,” He chuckles. 

“There is a good possibility,” I agree, “I am sure they will have a million questions,” I added. 

“Maybe you should post the photos of over the weekend and tag me in,” He said, “At least that way, they will know before we see them, maybe have fewer questions then,” He added. 

“Good idea,” I smiled. 

I grabbed my phone and uploaded a lot of the photos from the weekend, not them all. I wanted to keep some for myself. I tagged Cody in. I didn’t write anything, though. I let them all upload and then put my phone away. 

It didn’t take long for my phone to start going off. I checked it, seeing the likes and some comments. I laughed as I read them. There was a lot of shocked face emojis and a lot of hearts. 

I read through some of the comments. They were mainly ones with questions marks and asking when this happened. I ignored them for now. I would reply later, maybe. 

“Let me guess a lot of shocked faces and question marks?” Cody laughed. 

“That about sums it up,” I say.

“Tonight should be interested,” He said. 

“Indeed,” I agreed. 

I smiled, putting it away. I turned my attention back to Cody, the two of us chatting and laughing for the rest of the way, checking on Lily now and then. She was still crashed out. She would wake up when we stopped. Lily doesn’t usually sleep during the day. She is past that stage, but I think this entire weekend and the travel has tired her out. My parents wouldn’t mind that she napped. 

“I am glad we sorted things, Jas,” Cody said. 

“Me too,” I replied. 

And hopefully, things will continue this way.