This is a re-loaded chapter, I wasn't happy with it. I'm back from vacation with a new chapter! And it's summerrrr! Needless to say, I'm very happy about that. I put links in my profile to what I imagine Sam and Jen's dresses to look like. Not exactly, but pretty close.

I'm going to answer a few reviews, so just skip down if you don't want to read them. Many thanks to everyone who reviewed!

Genna – I'm sorry, but this is the way I made him, and he won't get much better - I apologize if you don't like him this way. I won't let anything end badly though, I promise.

Fan – Well, here's the update! I'm glad you like it, I aim to please. That actually isn't a bad idea, once I've finished this one. It could be an interesting fic to do, and I agree they wouldn't be a bad match...

BlowYouAway – Wow, thank you so much! I'm really happy that you love it! And I do enjoy evil twists... Mwahaha

The Dance

Jake, Kit, Nate, Bryan, Adam, and Seth all fit (surprisingly) in Bryan's truck, and they arrived at school before the girl's and their dates. Walking in the school building, the winding staircase leading down to a big open space that they were using for the dance had been decorated with soft twinkling lights. Jake, his brothers, and their dates all walked there and talked about everything and nothing. Although Jake pretended to be absorbed in the conversation, he kept glancing at the staircase, making sure Sam hadn't arrived yet. With Quinn. Jake clenched his jaw. As he looked for the umpteenth time, he finally saw four people enter. First came a pretty blonde with her tall date - Jen and Ryan. Behind them came Quinn... leading Sam. Jake's breath caught in his throat. Even when Kit nudged him, he couldn't pull his gaze away. Sam looked incredible. He wasn't used to seeing her in a fancy dress and strappy heels, but he decided he loved it. Her auburn hair was like a waterfall, and the orchid flower in it made her resemble an exotic princess. Her dress was beautiful, and Jake liked how the number of sequins decreased as he looked down the dress. And Quinn? Jake almost growled aloud.

'I hate to admit it, but he looks good' he thought grudgingly.

Sam could feel Jake's eyes on her. She didn't know where he was, but she knew he was watching. Quinn offered her his elbow like in movies and, giggling, Sam took it. Quinn was searching for Jake, making sure he saw how happy they looked. When Quinn finally found him, Jake's eyes were fixed on Sam. He simply looked at her, and all the love he felt for her was clearly visible in his eyes.

They didn't go anywhere near Jake, Quinn and Sam just danced the night away. After a while, Quinn had an idea. He pulled Sam away from the dance floor somewhere more private. Private, maybe, but where Jake could easily see them. When Quinn was sure he was watching, he leaned forward and kissed Sam.

Sam was surprised. She knew Quinn liked her, but not that much. She was so stunned she did not even pull back, trying hard to think. And then, kissing him back, hoping it would drown out her feelings for Jake. After all, she had nothing to lose, right? Jake did not care about her anymore, she knew that much.

Jake's breath came in short gasps and his mind reeled. He had lost her forever. To his brother. What an idiot he had been.

Sam wasn't feeling anything. No spark. Nothing. She just wasn't in the mood tonight, and they both knew it. Sam pulled away. "I'm sorry Quinn. I can't right now" she told him, trying not to hurt his feelings. Quinn tried to be understanding, so he only smiled. "Don't worry about it. Let's just talk" Sam nodded gratefully as he started the conversation.

Nate appeared next to Jake as he gasped. "I'm sorry" he said. "I'm going to fix it". He walked purposefully up to Quinn and tapped him on the shoulder. "I'm sorry, Sam, but could I steal my brother for a minute?"

Sam agreed, and Nate stepped away with Quinn.

"Stop torturing Jake. He doesn't deserve this, and its tearing him apart!"

"Yes, he does" Quinn started, but Nate cut him off.

"No! It was my prank, but Jake found out about it. I made him swear not to say anything, but when he saw what state you were putting yourself in, he went to tell you anyway. And, like a coward, I didn't stop him. I didn't have the guts to tell you that I was the one stupid enough to play such a horrible trick on you." Nate finished.

"If it was you, then... Oh, I guess I went a little hard on him, didn't I?" Quinn didn't seem to be as bothered by that fact as he should have been. "Still, I like Sam too. I guess he should be able to enjoy the night though". He spun around, in search of Jake.

"Jake" he called to his brothers back. Jake stopped. Whatever it was his backstabbing brother had to say, he didn't care. He couldn't care.

"I'm sorry" Quinn said. Surprised, Jake turned around.

"Nate told me everything. Jake shrugged.

"Don't change much" he said, "But thanks"

"Look Jake, I'm tired. I'm going home with Rob, so enjoy the night, I guess" . He turned around and walked off in the direction of the drink's table, where his friend was standing.

Jen had joined Sam in her corner, and they were talking - mostly about Ryan. Suddenly, Jen stood up "I'll see you later Sam. I think Ryan's looking for me". Sam nodded and Jen left, only to be replaced by Jake.

"Come with me" he ordered, and led her outside. As they walked, he told her the short version of Nate's prank, and how he had been blamed for it. Sam's heart was in her mouth as he turned to look at her.

"God, you're beautiful" Jake murmured with a small smile. Sam felt her cheeks heat up as she blushed deeply.

"Quinn didn't ask you to be his date because he likes you. I mean, he does like you, but he did it to make me mad."

Sam frowned. "Why would that make you mad?" she asked. Jake's hand cupped her face, and he smoothed out the crease in her forehead.

"Because I was going to ask you, and he knew it" he said softly, looking into her eyes, and Sam's stomach fluttered.

"Oh" she uttered, for that was all she could force out of her mouth. His thumb gently passed over her lips as his eyes questioned her. She didn't move, and Jake leaned forward. She closed her eyes. Suddenly, the door slammed and Rachel walked out, giggling and pulling her latest boy-toy along with her. With the sudden noise, Sam's brain jumped back into motion and reality, and she quickly snapped her eyes open before backing away.

"What did you think?" she told Jake angrily. "That you would tell me about how you were blamed for some stupid joke and you would kiss me and everything would be alright again? That I would just forget about how you've been treating me for the past few days, when I did nothing?" He didn't answer, so she kept going. "Well, I'm sorry, but it's going to take a little more than that to make me forget". Finished with her tirade, she turned around and stalked back inside, her heels slapping the ground forcefully. Jake stood there, stunned, as the door slammed behind her. Yes, he had thought all those things, he realized. There was no way he had expected this, although he should have – what with Sam's known stubbornness and pride.

Sam spent the rest of the night with Jen, mixed feelings running through her head. "Maybe I was too harsh" she told her, but Jen shook her head.

"No way Sam. He deserved it".

A/N : I also wanted to mention that my first language is not English, so I apologize for any mistakes. I do my best, but I'm sure I miss some. Review!