The next morning when Sammy had finally awoken from her peaceful sleep, the taste of smoke had hit her hard.
"Oh wow.. Is that.. Smoke?" she questioned before getting up and staring into her reflection in her mirror. Her hair was tangled, lipstick was slightly smudged and sweat ceased to be on her forehead.
"Guess that Duncan guy isn't as bad as mom said.." Sammy had now fully remembered the night before and reflected on it; would it really be that bad if her parents and sister found out about last night? The answer was, of course, yes. Amy would definitely exaggerate the truth and her parents would eat it up.
After Samey had gotten ready she preformed her morning routine the usual way. Until she opened her closet. There she found her cheerleader-like outfit next to her make-up bag that was very similar to Amy's. No, she thought. Today would be different. So instead of her sisters clothing she instead wore something different. She picked up a pair of gray kapris, red and blue sneakers and a plain white shirt.
"Huh. Not bad.. I just hope Amy doesn't care enough to have me change it.." Samey left to go inside the bathroom for a shower. During her shower she thought about the end of summer vacation. The last year of high school was only a day away and her whole family was celebrating with food, drinks, music and friends. The best part was Duncan was gonna be there. He had a girlfriend named Courtney who was friends with her parents and so Duncan was invited too.
Samey had walked downstairs when she saw Amy. Samey quietly walked downstairs and into the kitchen, fortunately Amy did not see her. Once Samey was in the kitchen she finished her morning routine in total silence. She was constantly thinking about Amy and school so much that it was driving her insane.
"Mom! Why is there a cow in the house? Oh wait its just you, Spareamy.." Amy had found her. She was totally screwed.
"Oh.. Um, hi, Amy. Welcome back.." Samey voice was low and nervous.
"Oh my god, what the hell are you wearing!? And where is your make-up? Just because I leave for a week doesn't mean you have to get even uglier!"
"I just wanted to try something different.."
"Ugh, just shut up, that's impossible. You are just a spare me! You can't and won't ever be different so just put that disgusting outfit away and get out of my face!" Amy then walked off into the living room with they're mother. Did Samey feel like crying? Maybe.. She was very used to this but all she wanted was someone to care for her.
Then she remembered someone.
After the third ring, Duncan finally picked up. Samey was never more excited to hear the word "what?" in her life.
"Um hey, Duncan its Sammy.. I was wondering if you would wanna take me outside? I don't wanna be in my house right now.." after a couple minutes Duncan finally spoke.
"Alright, fine.. Gimme a minute."
"Yay! Thanks!"
"Yeah, yeah.. Courtney has to come though.. Is that alright?"
"Its perfect! Thanks, again."
"Don't mention it, kid. See ya" and with that Duncan hung up. Samey quickly ran out the door and and onto the sidewalk. She constantly looked around the block to check if the delinquent had returned home and just as she turned her head to the left side of the neighborhood, his familiar red convertible stopped at her place and Duncan honked the cars horn.
As Samey jogged toward the vehicle she noticed Duncan and Courtney's body language was kinda passive aggressive. Courtney had her arms folded and her eyes constantly burning a hole into Duncan's. While Duncan looked uddely annoyed and frustrated. Duncan opened the back door right when Sammy got close enough to it. Courtney rolled her eyes in disgust while Duncan was sighing in relief. "Hey, Duncan. Hello, Courtney is it?" Samey said with her nose perked up.
"Yes its Courtney.. of course Duncan is friends with a blonde," Courtney muttered the last part but everyone could hear her clearly. Tension between the trio quickly thickened and Duncan and Samey were left with no words.
In an attempt to break the tension, Duncan spoke. "So, kid. Princess and I decided to take you out to lunch and then at my place. Then the party at Geoff's, that okay with you?"
"Definitely!" Samey smiled at Duncan as the car was started.
"Why are you here anyways? This was supposed to be Duncan and my day." Courtney asked, slightly annoyed.
"I just wanted to get out of the house for a little while.. And get away from my sister." Samey said blushing and awkwardly playing with her hair.
"You didn't even wanna come to Geoff's party, Court, remember?" Duncan piped in.
"Well maybe but I agreed eventually!"
"Only to see Sammy, right? As soon as I said I was bringing a friend who just so happens to be female, you flipped out and told me you wanted to go."
Samey tuned out the two. She was too used to this; people fighting about her was very common of her parents to do and what eventually led to they're divorce.
"S-so where are we going?" Samey timidly asked.
"Some fast food place, you should get some meat on your bones sometime." Duncan joked.
"You're right.. Amy thinks I'm overweight so I don't really eat much.." Samey said again, awkwardly.
"She's the fat one, if anything" Duncan and Samey laughed however Courtney just rolled her eyes and lightly hit Duncan in the shoulder with her elbow. "What a horrible joke! How could you laugh at that!?" Courtney exclaimed and raised an unamused eyebrow.
"C'mon, do you ever lighten up?" Duncan said.
"Pfft, all the time!" Courtney scoffed and looked away. Duncan and Samey just looked at her weirdly.
After the somewhat awkward car ride, the trio made they're way to the closest fast food restaurant.
Courtney tried to start a conversation by saying, "So.. Duncan when did you meet... Her?" Duncan rolled his eyes before replying. "Sammy and I met after I moved next to her house just last night. I gave her my number as soon as we stopped talking 'cause the kid seemed lonely. Which is probably why we're all sitting here now" Duncan said, staring at Samey through most of it.
"You're super lucky to have such a great guy" Samey said with a smile.
"More like he's lucky to have such an amazing girlfriend, right?" Courtney said, glaring at her boyfriend.
"Yeah, I guess.." Duncan replied lazily.
After some awkward silence Duncan, Courtney and Samey's food was dropped off at they're table.
"Thank you, sir." Courtney said, faking a smile.
Duncan immediately started eating his food. Courtney looked at him in disgust however Samey was very amused. So amused that she giggled and started eating the same way.
"Ew, Duncan! Stop being so gross! Why can't you be more like Justin or Trent?" Courtney questioned as she began day dreaming.
"Because I'm Duncan. Not some gentleman. Right, kid?" Duncan asked with a couple of fries in his mouth.
Samey smiled and laughed then answered. "Yeah, Court. You shouldn't talk to him like that. He's awesome the way he is." she immedialty covered her mouth in shock and blushed.
"I - I didn't mean to be r-rude, I swear!" Samey stammered out. Duncan raised an eyebrow while Courtney glared at her intensely. "Whatever, just don't talk to ME like that." Courtney took her salad and utensils into a bag and walked away with Duncan.
At this time Samey was reflecting on the day so far. She could summarize her whole day in three words; awkward as hell.
When Duncan and Courtney returned they started packing they're food and personal items.
"C'mon Sammy, we're going to the party early cause' Princess doesn't want you over. Sorry" Duncan said quite with dissapointment.
"No its fine, I get it!.. She is a little overprotective and.. Mean, though. I don't know why you're going out with her.." Samey nervously said.
"She's hot, that's about it.. We don't really have any other connection, anymore at least." Duncan said as he looked at the exit of the building. "We'll talk about it later tonight. Kay?" Duncan said as Sammy smiled.
After some awkward driving, Samey and Duncan were dropped off while Courtney took his car as "punishment" for inviting Samey to their date. Samey could only say. "What a load of crap." and of course, Duncan agreed.
"Well, kid. See ya later tonight, at the party." Duncan gave her a thumbs up while he rushed towards his house.
"Mhm. See ya, Duncan." Samey said back. When Samey arrived home she could only see one thing, at the corner of her eye.
Amy.
(AN) hey guys, whoever reads this, sorry for the delay. I've been a procrastinating lazy ass most of the time but I also had to deal with other stuff. But hey, at least this chapter is longer. At least a little Anyways, thank you for reading. Also, cliff hanger!