[I have permission from Baconwizard to use Zane in this RP!]
[College AU, yo]
Zane's family's house was somehow exactly like Cody was imagining it would look. Zane's family was nosy, at least the younger members of the family (so many cousins, Cody's head was still spinning from all the names and tiny hands reaching for his long hair as he timidly crouched down to their level), but Zane turned aside most of the difficult questions with vague, but solid answers. Cody was grateful. He didn't want to overstep any boundaries--now that they were alone in Zane's old bedroom, though, Cody felt like he could finally breathe.
"I swear you don't have to help me," Zane mused, his voice light as he pulled open a drawer full of all sorts of miscellaneous things. He eyed Cody over his shoulder, brown eyes kind and shining. "But, I mean, I'd appreciate the help no matter what. Spring cleaning is hard, and kinda lame on your own."