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Chapter 2

Broken Plates, Popcorn and a cooperative Sam.

The movie was pretty good even though I didn't pay much attention to it. Instead I was watching the two pretty girls sitting next to me. They were going crazy and shouting at the TV. Well, Carly was. She was saying stuff like "Punch him in the face, no harder!" and "He's right behind you!" This was surprising because it was really out of character for Carly. I just figured she drank way too much peppy cola today.

But Sam was the one who was the more interesting of the two. She was standing imitating the kung-Fu moves onscreen. The results were two broken bowls and popcorn flying everywhere. My only thought: I have got to bring more action movies.

It was just funny watching her. I couldn't help but think that she was pretty, very pretty. Almost beautiful - no, she is beautiful.

I dropped my gaze.

In the past, I had a little, well a big thing for Carly. I didn't know what to call it. I'd always try to get her to go out with me but she always declined. Yeah, it kind of hurts to get rejected all the time but in time the pain faded. I've gotten over Carly a long time ago so I cooled it. Now I just see her as a friend and nothing more. Not even an attraction.

But that's not the problem. The problem is that as my feelings for Carly faded, my feelings for another girl grew. And she's the last person who I thought I'd get a crush on. Yup, it's none other than the she-devil herself, Sam Puckett.

As soon as I found the new-found feelings, I denied it for several weeks. But it didn't work out so well. I almost cracked in the end so I ditched that plan. For two months I was lost and confused. I didn't know what to do. I couldn't tell anyone, especially Sam because I'd end up in the hospital. So I decided to accept it and keep it a secret. And I think I'm doing a good job in not making it obvious.

But lately I'm not so sure.

It's getting harder and harder to cover these feelings. I caught myself staring at her multiple times. And whenever she is in the same room as me, I feel a pull towards her. It's almost frustrating.

That's why i sat as far away as possible from Sam.

I couldn't handle being in the near her in a dark room for two hours. Not when I feel that tug. Being away from her is what kept me sane right now.

So I left a huge gap on the couch. Sam glanced at the big space then look at me confused. But a few seconds later she shrugged it off and placed her legs on the coffee table. She was intently watching the TV like she was thinking something over. Her eyes look glazed, like she far away. She was biting her lips and she seemed a bit uncomfortable.

I realized that I was staring at her. I gave my head a little shake to push my thoughts away. I looked back to the TV trying hard to focus on it instead of the devil's spawn next to me.

But my effort to not watch her broke as soon as the movie began. Every now and then I'd be watching the movie but in the end, my eyes always wandered to her. Admiring her.

I guess it was a good thing that she was too caught up with her frantic karate moves, I thought. Or she'd think he was crazy or something.

I was both relieved and disappointed when the movie ended.

"That was an awesome movie." Sam stood up and started stretching her arms while yawning. "Isn't it way better than Galaxy Wars, Freddork?" she glanced at me expectedly. I shrugged turning away from her and walked into the kitchen. Sam followed me there, frowning. She opened her mouth to speak but whatever she was going to say, I didn't get a chance to hear it.

"What happened?" Carly screeched after she recovered from the film. "Sam, what did you do?" Carly marched to where Sam and I stood.

"Sorry Carls." Sam gave her a sheepish smile. Carly's gaze softened.

"Well can you at least help me clean it up?" Carly asked.

"Can I first get a snack?"

"No!"

"Ughhh, fine!" Carly smiled and ran off to get cleaning supplies. I turned to Sam.

"So Puckett, that was quite some moves you got there." I smirked. Sam smirked back.

"I learnt some martial arts move from one of mom's boyfriend." The look on my face must have been good because Sam's smirk widened.

"But don't worry," she took a step closer. "I might just use them on you." she teased. I smiled at her. I knew she didn't really mean it.

"I got the broom and dustpan!" Carly yelled, making us jump apart. Huh? I didn't even noticed how close we were. The blonde sharply turned away and hurriedly ran to get the supplies from Carly.

"Freddie you could go home if you like." Carly stated.

"Nah, I'll help you girls clean." not ready to leave Sam just yet. Carly just chirped an okay and went to pick the broken pieces. Sam and I were sweeping the popcorn-filled ground. Well, I was. Miss Puckett over here seems to think its fine to go for snack breaks every five minutes.

"Sam, would you stop stuffing your face for just a second and help me clean the mess you made?" I whined.

Sam seemed to consider it a moment. "Let me think . . . no." and she continued to eat. I left her be partly because she had somewhat helped and getting her to cooperate some more was just a waste of time, and partly because I wanted to keep a safe distance from her.

After an hour of cleaning, Sam stood up and strutted to the door. I quickly blocked her path.

"Where you going?" I asked.

"Home." She stated like it was the most obvious thing in the world. I glanced at the clock.

"At this time?"

"What about the time?"

"It's almost midnight, Sam."

"Don't care. Now move out of my way before I beat you up." She retorted rudely, trying to push me away. I didn't move a budge.

"How are you gonna get there?" I questioned. She frowned when her attempts failed.

"Gonna walk, now move!" she was getting frustrating. She raised her balled fists as if ready to strike.

Before her fist came to contact I blurted, "Let me drive you." She froze.

"Huh?" I could tell she was confused at this suggestion. So I repeated what I had said.

She narrowed her eyes at me, "What are you cooking up, Fredwad?" she asked me suspiciously.

"Nothing. It's just . . . that it's late and you walking around . . . who knows how many nuts are in this town?" I stammered. She continued to watch me suspiciously. Just when I thought she'd decline or something, she said "Okay."

"Huh?" I stared at her for a minute. Did she just agree with me?

"I said okay! So are you gonna move or what?" she asked. Wordlessly, I stepped out of the way. I opened the door for her then followed her out, still a bit shocked. Since when did Sam Puckett cooperate with me? But then again, I offered her a free ride so of course she would take it.

CPOV

I smiled as my friends exited the room. Freddie being a gentleman opened the door for Sam but either she pretended not to acknowledge it or she didn't care because her face held a bored expression. I had an idea on what to do to get those two together but it's going to need careful planning and a right timing. The both are very stubborn in different ways. One wrong move could make them kill each other and destroy a good friendship – let alone a relationship.

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