It was senior year. Everyone was excited for college and caring less about going to class. Many couldn't wait to get out of the hell hole that was high school, especially Sam. She disliked the cliques and the hypocritical thinking. Of course she was lucky enough to have a great group of friends and best friend. Yet, college seemed way more interesting. She would be somewhere where people wanted to learn and were not forced to go there. Sam walked to her English class with her best friend Hannah at her side. They were talking about their assignment that kept them up the night before. They waited till last minute like they did with most things but got it done in time.

"I swear that coffee did nothing." Hanna groaned as she did her best to stay awake.

"Maybe it's cause you drink it so much. Your body is immune." Sam laughed as they both sat down beside each other.

"That might be true. I need to learn Josh's college energy drink combination."

"Are you kidding? That may kill you with all the stuff he puts in."Josh was Hanna's older brother. He was one year older than all of them so he tended to hang out with their friends. Sam had known Josh since they were little. He was a very well mannered kid till he hit his first year of college. Chris would tell Sam all about Josh's antics at the frat they both joined. Sam was shocked when she first heard but knew he always had it in him. He would always tease Sam when she was over.

"True but it does it's job." One thing Sam did fear about college was the studying. Josh would party all night and end up not sleeping to cram before the test. He created a super energy drink that was a mix of red bull, sprite, monster, and a bunch of five hour energies. It sounded like a heart attack waiting to happen. Sam always wondered if it conflicted with his medication. Josh had some demons that Sam didn't know much about. He never really mentioned his medication and when the conversation lead to that topic he would change the subject. It didn't change how Sam felt about him though. Everyone in class was talking amongst themselves till the announcement bell rang through the speakers.

"Attention class of 2013. It's your favorite time of year, prom season! Prom tickets will be available next week! Make sure you grab a date and get ready to dance the night away!" There were a few cheers from the class before the regular announcements started. Sam and Hannah dreaded prom season. Hannah only wanted to go with Mike who would be taking his girlfriend Emily. Sam didn't have any interest in anyone that she could stand being with for a whole night. Not many people went stag so Hannah and Sam made an agreement they would go together if they were dateless. Prom season was stressful for every girl. Many wanted to lose weight for their dresses others despised them. Finding a dress was a hassle on it's own, finding a date will just make it worse. Hannah looked to Sam with annoyance. Sam felt the same.

"Want to take a nap at my house after school?" Hearing those words was like music to Sam's ears.

"Hell yeah."

Once the final bell had run, Hannah and Sam were off to the Washington's. Sam almost passed out in the car as they stopped at a red light. Beth was in the back on her phone.

"What day is it?"

"Monday." Sam yawned the words as she rested her arm on the window. Hannah looked at Sam before smiling to herself.

"They're back."

As the three girls walked inside, a loud bang was heard from the kitchen. Beth groaned as she stormed to the kitchen.

"Are you serious Josh? Look at this mess." Beth almost screamed as she looked furiously at Josh. The kitchen looked as if there was a massacre. Marinara sauce was all over the counter and partly on the fridge. There were several pots in the sink where the water was almost overflowing.

"Don't worry Beth, we will clean it up." Chris did his best to calm Beth down as she began hitting Josh with a nearby towel. Josh couldn't help but laugh at how mad his sister was.

"Wow, missed you too Beth." Josh and Chris had just finished with school and came home for the summer. It took them less than an hour since they got back to make a mess.

What were you guys doing?" Hannah looked around the kitchen in disgust.

"I bet Josh five bucks that he couldn't drink a pasta smoothie."

"I of course had to take that bet." Josh looked proud of himself even with the disaster he caused.

How the hell did it get all over the kitchen?" Beth glared at them both, looking as if she was ready to kill.

"Well, we had a little trouble with the blender." Chris rubbed the back of his neck as he motioned to the mess around him. Beth huffed as she stormed up stairs, not wanting to deal with their stupidity.

"Glad to know she missed us." Josh laughed as he watched her go. Hannah approached Josh with open arms.

"Missed you Joshy." Josh smiled as he gave his sister a big hug. The last time they saw Josh was New Years where he drunkenly tried to kiss a sober Sam who would have none of it. Sam would tease him about it the next morning as he tried to handle a painful hangover. As the siblings exchanged hugs Sam gave Chris one.

"Hope you guys haven't been causing too much trouble over there." Sam smirked at Chris who waved his hand in denial.

"Of course not. However, Josh is another story." Chris looked to Josh who smirked before looking at Sam. Sam rolled her eyes at that before Josh made his way towards her.

"Sammy! Missed me?" Josh's eyes lit up as he approached Sam. She couldn't help but smile back as he brought her into his arms. The hug lasted longer then it should of as they finally moved away from each other. Sam pretended to think in concentration at his question.

"Hmm, let me think about it."

"Aw, come on Sam you know you missed me." Josh poked Sam's side, teasing her. Chris and Hannah looked at each other knowingly.

"Maybe a little." Sam noticed some sauce still on Josh's cheek. She swiped her thumb on the spot making him freeze in place. Josh watched intensely as she licked it off her thumb, "You had some pasta smoothie left over.

Josh broke out into a smirk before replying. "Guess so."

"Alright, I hate to break up this love fest but Sam and I have a nap appointment." Hannah grabbed Sam's hand as she began to lead her out of the kitchen. "You two better clean that up."

"Yeah, yeah. Have fun with your appointment." Josh rolled his eyes before slapping Mike on the back. "Alright lets get this cleaned up before the demon comes out of her cellar."

"I just don't see why they didn't do an under the sea theme." Jessica poked at her salad as she began to complain again about the prom theme.

"I like the under the stars theme. It will be so beautiful at night." Ashley clapped her hands together as she became excited at the thought.

"The whole idea of prom is stupid. I think it's a waste of time." Mike took a bite out of his apple with Emily on his arm like usual.

"Coming from the class president." Mike ignored Matt's comment as he continued.

"It's just so fucking expensive. A hundred dollars for one flimsy ticket. They have got to be kidding me."

"Couldn't you have fixed that Mr. President?" Beth pointed to Mike with her fork before taking another bite of her mash potatoes.

"Fuck no, I may be president but that prom committee is controlling all that shit."

"You better be paying for my ticket and don't go cheap on how you ask me either." Emily glared at Mike making sure he understood.

"Are you serious Em? We are dating why do I have to ask you?"

"Because Mike, that is what the guy does." Mike let out a sigh as he squeezed Emily's shoulder.

"Whatever you say babe." Emily smiled in triumph as he leaned in to kiss her. Hannah looked down at her plate, not wanting to look.

"The real question is who is everyone going with?" The line up was pretty obvious. Mike and Emily were going together. Then there was Beth who had a boyfriend. Matt would most likely ask Jessica as friends. Yet, he did have a tiny crush on her. This left Hannah, Ashley, and Sam alone. Jessica leaned towards Hannah with one of her devilish smirks.

"Yeah Hannah, who are you going with?" Almost everyone in their group knew about Hannah's huge crush on Mike. Jessica liked to tease her about it in front of him which always earned a glare from Beth and Sam.

"She is going with me if she doesn't have another date." Hannah smiled at Sam who smiled back in reassurance.

"What about you Ashley?"

"Oh, I don't know. I'll have to think about it."

"Maybe Chris can do a round two of prom." Ashley blushed at Matt's words. Everyone knew the two of them had the hots for each other but they never did anything about it.

"I don't know maybe." Ashley looked down at her plate in embarrassment. The group finished lunch talking about other things.

"I think we should get Chris to ask Ashley to prom." Beth looked to Hannah and Sam for support.

"That is a great idea! Maybe they would confess their feelings."

"They would be cute." Sam had to agree. There was a good chance that one of them would end up saying something.

"We should ask Josh to help." Hannah knew that Josh would be their best bet in convincing Chris to ask her. "Sam can you ask him?" Sam looked at her confused.

"Why me?"

"Cause I have practice and Beth needs to write her journalism paper. Please?" Sam nodded in agreement as the three girls said goodbye.

Sam made her way over to the Washington's. She knew Josh would be there somewhere. Sam took the key from under the mat and opened the door.

"Josh." She yelled his name but got no reply. He must be outside. Sam made her way to the backyard where Josh was in the pool. She waved to him as she closed the sliding door behind her. Josh waved back and proceeded to get out of the pool. Sam couldn't help but watch. She looked to the floor, not wanting him to know that she just checked him out.

"What's up Sammy?" Josh grabbed his towel before approaching Sam.

"I need a favor." Josh looked at her curiously as he waited to hear the rest. "So Beth, Hannah, and I want Chris to ask Ashley to the prom. I know you guys had it last year but we thought it was a good way for them to get closer and maybe confess to each other." Sam put on her best smile as she tried to convince Josh to help them.

"And what do you want me to do?" Josh began drying his hair with the towel as he considered Sam's favor.

"We just need your help in convincing him to ask her. Are you in?"

"Hell yeah I'm in."