Chapter4: i'M Alright

Freddie's Thoughts:

I had the courage to approach her so I did.

"You okay?" I asked with a concerned look in my face.

"Yeah." She answered shortly and calm. I can still trace the trembling in her voice after she cried.She's really upset.

"uhhmm..Well, I know you're sad. But..." I hesitated for a moment. "..you know, I'm just here." I continued. I can't believe I've said that. That's totally brave.

"Thanks, but I'm alright. Don't worry, I can handle this." She answered. I can see what she meant by those words..she doesn't want help. Yeah ,what am I thinking? This is Sam Puckette. A tough, unusual girl. Why would I think that she would rely on me? I'm just a weird, weak tech-talking boy. Of course she won't...and of course she'll never.

Sam's Thoughts:

Really? Did he really say that? I was shocked by those words he uttered..those words were once again is played in my mind: "I'm just here.." At that moment, I want to hug him and cry in his shoulders, I want to express my fears, my emotions. I want to say to him how scared I am, but that won't work that way..not this time. This time, I have to keep my image..I have to appear tough. I have to be SAM..not Samantha.

I don't want to appear mean or something. In fact, I want to pull him into a hug and express all my gratitude at this time wherein I have to know that someone is there for me.

But I don't think it appropriate for Sam to do that, so instead, I just said thanks with all my heart. Not to mean and not to appreciative..perfect for Sam.

"uhhmm, I think I have to go." I said. In this times, I want to be alone. And I just don't want to let anyone see me longer in this state of mine,especially Freddie.

"ah, yeah..Me too, think I have to go upstairs now before my mom gets all, you know.." Freddie informed me. I think he kinda feels bad.

Freddie's Thoughts:

I told her I need to go upstairs, I just want to escape through this total awkwardness. I want to offer to go with her, though I don't have that much 'backbone' to tell her. So, I made an excuse to leave before she does. "Bye." I mumbled as I proceed to the corner where the elevator is located. I turned around before I reached the elevator and said loud enough for her to hear, "See you." She didn't answer. So, I pressed the button, the elevator opened, as I was about to enter, I heard Sam say, "uhhmm, Freddie.." I am waiting for the next words that she would say. She approached me, and continued "Thank you." Wow, again? Now I am sure that she really appreciated it, and I am so glad to know that. I'm not regretting that I've said that.

Sam's Thoughts:

"Thank you." I said. I really did appreciate what he have said. And I don't want this chance to pass to show him how

I really do. "Sure, any..time." Before he can finished, I was on my tiptoes reaching to his cheeks and I kissed it.

That was a bit embarrasing. I saw his confused look. But before he can react, I ran to the door smiling.

That sure was embarrasing. And I feel uncomfortable.

But at least, I sure feel totally ALRIGHT..