Total Drama Triumph: A Story of Self-Discovery

Chapter 19: Jealousy

Noah's POV

I was ready for round two of Total Drama Aftermath, eager to see what antics Cody and I would get up to this time. As soon as I stepped onto the set, I could feel the energy in the air, crackling with excitement.

Geoff and Bridgette were already in place, looking more energetic than ever.

"Welcome back to Total Drama Aftermath!" Geoff exclaimed. "We've got another wild episode for you today, with our two contestants, Cody and Noah, ready to cause some trouble."

Cody grinned at me, and I couldn't help but smile back, feeling a rush of excitement run through me.

The first part of the show was more of the same, with Geoff and Bridgette asking us questions about the competition, and us giving answers that were equal parts serious and sarcastic. But then, suddenly, Cody did something that took me completely by surprise.

He held up Gwen's bra, and the audience went wild.

I could feel my jealousy starting to bubble up inside of me, even as I kept a smile plastered on my face. Cody was playing it up for the cameras, and it was clearly working, but I couldn't help feeling a little hurt that he would use someone else's undergarments for attention.

Geoff and Bridgette tried to regain control of the show, but the audience was too excited, cheering and shouting for more. And Cody, of course, was lapping it all up.

As the show came to a close, I found myself pulling away from Cody, feeling a mix of hurt and anger.

As we walked away from the set, I was still fuming. On the outside, I was trying to play it cool, but on the inside, I was seething.

"What was that about?" I asked Cody, my tone dripping with annoyance.

Cody looked at me, confusion written all over his face. "What was what about?"

"Oh, come on," I said, rolling my eyes. "The bra. The grand finale of the show."

Cody's expression darkened. "I was just having some fun, Noah. It was a joke."

"Hilarious," I said, my voice dripping with irony. "You made a fool out of yourself, and you made Gwen look bad."

"Gwen's a big girl, she can handle it," Cody replied, shrugging.

"Oh, sure," I said, crossing my arms over my chest. "Because making a public spectacle of someone's lingerie is just harmless fun."

Cody's eyes narrowed. "I don't need a lecture from you, Noah. I was just trying to lighten the mood."

"Well, mission accomplished," I said, my tone dripping with sarcasm. "You were the life of the party, as always."

Cody scowled at me, clearly not appreciating my humor.

"You know what the real problem is, Cody?" I asked, my sarcasm giving way to a more serious tone. "I'm jealous, and I don't like the fact that you're doing all of this for attention."

Cody looked taken aback. "What are you talking about?"

"You know what I'm talking about," I said, my voice low. "Holding up that bra, flirting with the other contestants, making a show of yourself. You're always looking for a way to be the center of attention, and it's starting to get on my nerves."

Cody scowled at me. "I don't do any of that for attention."

"Oh, please," I said, rolling my eyes. "You love the attention, and you love being the life of the party."

"That's not true," Cody protested.

"Really?" I asked, arching an eyebrow. "Because it sure looks like you're enjoying all the attention you're getting right now."

Cody crossed his arms over his chest, a stubborn expression on his face. "I don't know why you're so upset about this. It was just a joke."

"It's not just about the joke, Cody," I said, my tone more serious now. "It's about the fact that you're constantly seeking attention, even when it makes me uncomfortable. I mean, you're my boyfriend, for crying out loud. I don't want to see you holding up someone else's lingerie on international TV."

Cody looked taken aback. "I didn't think about how it would make you feel."

"Well, that's part of the problem," I said, my voice dripping with sarcasm. "You never think about how your actions might affect me."

Cody looked down, avoiding my gaze. "I'm sorry, Noah. I didn't mean to hurt you."

"I know you didn't," I said, my tone softening. "But that doesn't change the fact that I'm upset. I don't like feeling like I'm competing with the other contestants for your attention."

Cody looked up at me, his expression serious. "You don't have to compete, Noah. I love you, and you're the only one I want to be with."

Cody's words made my heart swell with affection, and I couldn't help but smile despite the tension still lingering between us.

"Well, in that case," I said, a smirk playing on my lips. "Maybe you should hold up my underwear next time, see how that goes over."

I hated hoe fast this kid could make me go from upset to happy again. It made me want to get upset all over again.

Cody's eyes lit up, and he chuckled. "I think the viewers would love that."

"I don't know," I said, feigning a serious tone. "I've heard rumors about the state of my underwear being less than stellar."

Cody laughed, and the tension between us finally dissipated.

"Come on," he said, taking my hand. "Let's go back to our room. I have a feeling tonight's going to be a sweet night,"

I rolled my eyes, but I couldn't help but smile. "Don't get your hopes up, hotshot. I might not be in the mood for a sweet night after all the drama today."

"We'll see about that," Cody said, winking at me as we made our way back to our shared room, hand in hand.

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