More Secrets

Henry and I show Sam around Bathory High. We had to get here earlier than usual so we could show her everything. It will be her first time going, and we want her first time to be a good impression. It's been a week since D'Ablo took Sam to try and steal her powers. It's been pretty cool having a new friend that knows how to move objects with her mind; to have a friend that knows what it's like to be different than everyone else.

Sam has told us a lot about telekinesis and how hard it is to control it. She even had us tell Otis just in case things got out of hand. She's the coolest girl I've ever met… besides Meredith. Meredith is always on my mind, no matter what I'm doing or who I'm with. I hope her and Sam will like each other, they're pretty opposite.

People start coming in as we finish showing Sam the school. A flash of pink catches my eye. Meredith. "Hi Vlad," She says in her angelic voice, "Who's your new friend?" I just barley realize that Sam and Henry are still here. "Oh, Meredith, this is Sam. Sam, this is my girlfriend Meredith." Meredith smiles and says, "Hey Sam." Sam just stares at her with a look of loathing in her eyes. That can't be good. Meredith nods and says, "I'll see you in second period Vlad." Meredith walks away.

I give Sam a look and nearly shout, "What was that about?" "What was what about?" She replies (with an attitude). "All you did was glare at her; you didn't even say a word! What is it that you don't like about her?" She just walks away without saying a word. I notice that Henry was watching that whole time. His eyes are wide. "Henry, what do you think that was about? She hates Meredith, without even getting to know her." Henry thinks for a moment before saying, "Honestly Vlad, I don't think that Sam is a type of girl that judges others. She had a look on that said they've already met." I try to think about this, but I can't. Who in the world could hate Meredith! "That's crazy." The bell rings signaling that class is starting.

Sam:

Great. I can't believe that… that… brat lives in Bathory! I couldn't tell Vlad and Henry who she really is. At least… not yet. I knew Meredith a long time ago, but I never thought I'd have to see her again, and now, the only good friend that I've ever had is dating the enemy! If Vlad knew who she really is, he'd be heartbroken, and I don't want to hurt him.

Vlad:

After a long start of the new school year, it's finally lunch. I try over and over again for Sam to tell me what's up, but she just doesn't talk. The last time I ask, she screams, "NO!" And my lunch ends up all over my face. Here's another thing that I now know about Sam: she is really stubborn.

Whenever Meredith walks over to us, Sam immediately walks away. Whenever Meredith comes over, Sam locks herself up in her room. "Meredith?" Meredith looks up, "What is it Vlad?" "Have you ever known Sam before?" She gives me a puzzled look, "No, why?" I hesitate to say this, but it comes out anyway, "Well… she acts like she's known you before, and it doesn't look like you guys were really friends." She laughs and says, "That's crazy. I'll go and talk to her, and set things right." I sigh in relief. Meredith always makes things better.

Meredith walks into Sam's room and shuts the door. Henry and I try and listen, but the voices aren't really clear; Sam's rock music is on a little too loud. After a few minutes, Sam's voice gets louder than her music.

Suddenly, the door opens and things are starting to fly everywhere. Sam is looking at Meredith with a deep hatred. "YOU KNOW THE TRUTH! WHY DON'T YOU TELL HIM? WE WERE BEST FRIENDS UNTIL YOU BETRAYED ME!" My jaw is definitely hitting the floor. I have never seen Sam this angry before. It's a good thing Nelly is working right now.

'Otis,' I say to Otis, 'I need you right now; Sam looks like she wants to kill Meredith!' Otis comes in the door. "Sam! Sam, calm down!" Sam looks at his pleading look and everything that is in the air drops to the ground and leaves a huge mess on the floor. "Okay Sam, what did Meredith do to you?" Sam breathes for a few moments. After what felt like forever, she finally speaks, "Meredith and I were in the orphanage together. We were best friends. We told each other everything. The thing is… she also has telekinesis."