Chapter Four: The Promenade
Sam rolled out of bed Saturday morning. His bare feet pressed firmly on the cool wood below. He smiled to himself as he thought about what he wanted to do with Ruthie today. Anything I want! He thought excitedly. He jumped out of bed, ran over to his dresser, and pulled out his clothes. He glanced over at David who was sprawled out on his bed, his mouth open and drool dripping out of the corners. Sam sighed, shaking his head at the sight of his brother. He continued to get dressed and then went downstairs.
Once downstairs he entered the kitchen happily. Both his parents were there. His father was sitting at the table reading the morning paper and his mother was busy scrubbing some pots to prepare for breakfast.
"Morning," Sam said. His parents smiled brightly at him.
"Good morning, honey." Annie said happily.
"Morning son," Eric said smiling over at him. Sam sat down and ate some breakfast. Once he was done he went into the living room and watched some television. He listened vaguely to the noise outside of the living room. People walked in and out of the kitchen, he heard David thundering down the stairs whining about waffles. Then he heard the front door click open. He looked back and saw a girl with long curly brown hair enter the hallway.
"RUTHIE!" He screamed. She smiled at him and placed her bag on the floor.
"Hey Sam," She said giving him a hug. "You ready to go? I have lot's of stuff planned." Sam smiled and shook his head vigorously. "Okay let me just go tell mom and dad we're going. You go get a sweater." He nodded and they both set off in opposite directions. After a few minutes they reconvened in the foyeur and set off for the promenade.
"That movie was awesome! I love Happy Feet!" Sam cried. Ruthie smiled and giggled to herself.
"Yeah I thought you would. You love animals right?" Sam looked at her in amazement.
"You remembered?" He asked shocked.
"Of course I did!" She said. He smiled up at her.
"Now where are we going?" He glanced around. Darkness had fallen and the streets were now filled with shoppers and teenagers.
"I thought we could go get some pizza and then ice cream." She smiled at him hopefully. He jumped up and down in excitement. "I'll take that as a yes." She laughed. The two set off towards the pizza shop giggling about silly little jokes. After they had finished eating their pizza they got some ice cream and went home.
Ruthie and Sam walked into the living room. Where David and another little boy were sprawled out on the floor playing video games.
"Hi David! Look Ruthie got me ice scream." He showed David the dripping ice scream cone. He looked angrily at the ice cream and returned his attention to the screen.
"So." The other boy laughed and a loud series of bang emanated from the TV. Sam looked disheartened and walked out of the living room. Ruthie behind him shooting nasty glares at David. Who looked somewhat sadly at his brother's disappearing back.
(A/N: Okay I know it was kind of short and cheesy but I really liked it. It does lead up to stuff I've decided its not just a filler.)