Disclaimer: I do not own any part of Nickelodeon's show Sam & Cat created by the fantastic Dan Schneider.
This is based off of the episode #PeezyB. This is the first part in this series and I'm not sure how long it will last. I was very excited for this story, specifically the end half, so I hope you enjoy.
The whole day was based off of arguing. It started when Cat told Sam about an audition she had with a rapper by the name of Peezy B. Sam was immediately angry since she had to then babysit alone. But Cat went, and later met up with the gang at Bots.
Cat came running into the restaurant crying and immediately found Sam's shoulder for comfort. Sam was worried more than anything, she hadn't seen Cat so distraught before. After learning that Peezy B was extremely rude to Cat during her audition, Sam knew she had to do something about it. The initiative that Sam took surprised Cat in a way. She had always known Sam was tough and caring but seeing the anger build up was proof.
While Sam was duking it out with Peezy B and his crew, Cat was at the apartment going farther downhill every second. This seemed to be another trend for the day. When Sam came home, after getting a job as Peezy B's assistant, she found Cat in a bit of a mess. Cat was more grateful than angry to see Sam until she found out that she got a job with Peezy B. It wasn't necessarily the fact that Sam could get the job and Cat couldn't, but the fact that Sam had left in the first place. The tension grew as the kids were running around and making noise. Sam took control of the situation, as usual, sending the kids out of the room so the two girls could talk.
"So how are you gonna babysit here with me and be Peezy B's assistant!?" Cat was doubtful.
"I don't know, but we'll figure it out! I'm here right now, right?! Here I am!"
Cat started accepting the fact that they would just have to make it work; until Sam got a message. She had to leave. Sam knew this wasn't ideal, she didn't want to make Cat feel so bad about everything. But the money was good and they could use that extra income. Sam was hoping they could use the money for some treats here and there. She wanted to take Cat out more often and get her mind off of Nona living out of the apartment, babysitting all of the time, and school on top of everything. While Cat was at school, Sam could work, and then they could babysit together in the evening. But it didn't work out that way. Despite Cat specifically telling Sam that she needed her to stay and help babysit, Sam still left again.
Cat was trying to stay strong and independent with the kids but she broke down and just had to call Sam.
"Sam!?"
"Yeah, whatchya need?"
"You said you'd be home by dinner time!"
"I know, I know.. But I'm gonna be a little late."
"Late!? That's the fourth time this week you've been late!"
Sam could tell Cat really needed her, but it was almost like she was trying to ignore it. It wasn't easy for Sam to leave Cat like that. After all, Cat is the reason Sam even stayed in Los Angeles. Cat had plenty of time to think about everything too. She figured that maybe it was the best, but it just didn't feel right. She was carrying the business now and the stress was building with every rejection Sam gave her. This was Cat's chance to reflect on how dependent she had become on Sam. That in and of itself wasn't a very good thing, but that's how Cat was. Babysitting was always her Nona's job, and she was always there to help Cat out. Sam was pivotal in Cat becoming more independent and yet ironically she was now stopping her.
Sam finally came home for the night and found Cat sitting alone on the couch, knitting. The house was clean and the kids were no where to be seen.
"Cat..." Sam put her bag down as she heard the slow, soft, surprisingly calm voice of Cat speak.
"Oh, hello."
"Look, I know you're mad at me, and I don't even blame you but Peezy B really need me to get some Parana fish for-"
She was cut off by the calm voice again, "It's fine."
"It's fine?" Sam was confused. How could she not be angry? What had happened that changed Cat's attitude so much?
"There's a chicken in the fridge if you're hungry."
"You made me a chicken?"
Now Cat's voice was stronger, and with more frustration as she replied, "Yes. It was ready five hours ago. You can heat it up in the microwave if you'd like."
Sam was surprised Cat did that, having so many other things she had to do. And then Mindy walked in and it all made sense. They might not have been living together that long, but Cat knew how to get to Sam. And so she got Mindy, a fellow babysitter, to help her out while Sam was gone. This enraged Sam with anger. She hated having someone else, especially someone she didn't know, doing her job. More importantly, this Mindy girl was making Cat happy when Sam couldn't. Sam didn't quite know why this bothered her so much, but it did.
"You're here babysitting with another girl!"
"Well, you're never home!"
"Yeah, because I've been at work! Working my butt off all day and night and then I come home to find you with another girl!" Their voices grew louder with every sentence and the space between them lessened with every word.
"What did you expect!?" Cat had a good point. "You work all the time and I have needs!"
They calmed down for a moment when Peezy B came in. The girls were too overwhelmed to make sense of anything. Sam was realizing how much of a team her and Cat are. That one without the other just doesn't work. She knew she had to quit her job as an assistant. And that's what she did. Cat's face lit up with shock and happiness when she heard Sam say it.
Peezy B eventually left, bringing Mindy along to be his new assistant, and the kids were picked up as well. The girls finally had the apartment to themselves and although everything was better now, the feelings were still there. Cat didn't want to fight again, but she had to bring up Sam's actions from that week. They begun bickering about how Sam couldn't just leave like that again.
"Sam, I needed you here today and weren't here."
"I know.." Sam spoke slowly, with a range of emotions building quickly.
"But Sam, this is a business. We can't have a business together if we aren't working together so we both have to be here from now on. I won't leave and you won't leave and I don't care about the money or whatever else you're worried about, I just need you here." she paused for a moment as the girls stood quietly without making eye contact. She continued with anger, as if it were her only choice, "But Sam you-" She was quickly interrupted.
"Dammit, Cat! I love you, okay?!" She quickly paused, still caught up in the moment as she slowly looked down and to the left. "I love you.." She didn't realize what she said until she looked back up and saw Cat's face. She saw her mouth open just enough to let out a small, slow breath, giving her face a shocked look. Cat's eyes were telling something different though. They immediately lit up, as if she had been waiting her whole life to hear Sam say what she did.
Sam saw that Cat wasn't expecting it, neither of them were.
"I...I didn't-" She stopped once she saw Cat slowly start to smile.
They were both silent for a moment just staring at each other, eventually ending with mutual smiles that were just big enough to notice. Sam's face went back to a serious and concerned look once Cat took a step towards her. Cat slowly closed the gap between them as she looked down and fidgeted with her fingers. She then extended her arms just a little, until her hands met with one of Sam's. Cat then lightly brushed her thumbs across the top of Sam's cold and slightly trembling hand. She could feel Sam's pulse, getting faster and faster as the seconds past. Sam didn't know what to do, she couldn't keep track of her thoughts. She watched Cat's soft and warm hands take hers and felt something she had never quite felt before. It was hard for Sam to wrap her mind around the feeling. It wasn't exactly a feeling of comfort but rather a feeling of safety. Her heart rate immediately went back down.
Cat slowly looked from her hands up to meet with Sam's eyes. She smiled a reassuring smile, that everything was fine.
"It's okay, Sam" she said in a quiet, charmingly soothing voice, one that Sam had never heard before. Cat then let her eyes wander down and sporadically in different directions as she tried to process what was happening.
Sam watched her, quietly and without moving. She had realized now that Cat wasn't too surprised by what she had said. But for once, Sam's thoughts were very limited. She simply watched Cat as her eyes and thoughts danced around the room for a minute. She got caught up in the moment. Nothing else mattered to Sam, all she needed was to know that Cat was there. And that Cat cared. A smile slowly crept onto her face just in time for Cat to catch sight of it. Cat looked back at Sam and saw her smiling, sweetly and faintly. That was when Cat realized what was happening. They both had the same thoughts.
Their eyes locked and and before Sam could move she heard the soft voice again.
"I love you too.." Cat managed to get the words off of her tongue and into the thickening air between them. She then looked down, not entirely sure of what Sam's reaction would be, and began to bring Sam's hand up. Cat bent down a little and gently kissed the top of Sam's hand, as if to convey every thought, feeling, and insecurity she had into one simple touch.
Sam was awestruck at this sudden action on Cat's behalf. She had never seen Cat like this. But then again, she had never had this experience with anyone. She felt Cat's soft lips brush against her hand and looked down at Cat as she was lifting her head. Still looking down, Cat's face became very serious. Sam tried to decipher what Cat was feeling. She didn't look sad or disappointed, she looked more as if she was relieved but somehow worried. Perhaps she was worried about what would happen next. About how their relationship would change, if at all. Too many thoughts to keep track of were running through their heads. Sam leaned her head down a bit and slowly closed her eyes as she kissed Cat's forehead. She kept her lips there for a moment until Cat began to move. Sam quickly guided Cat's arms to wrap around her body, leading Cat to hug her as she positioned her head on Sam's chest. Sam then held Cat as she rested her head on the top of Cat's.
TO BE CONTINUED
Well there you have it, I hope you enjoyed it! Feedback would be great, as I am stuck at a crossroads of what to do next. I have a few different directions I could take this, so your thoughts are appreciated! More to come soon!
