Author's Note: Wow I am on a roll! I hope this inspiration continues because I enjoy updating regularly :D And to those who are still sticking with me, I thank you! 3

Without further ado, here it is...

Sammy's POV

I stare at her for a good minute, gauging as to whether she's lying to me or not. When I realize that her story is, in fact legitimate, I can only say three words.

"Are. You. Serious?!"

"Yes, Sammy. How is that so hard to believe?"

I raise an eyebrow. "You guys had problems."

"And?" Rapunzel inquires, challenging me. "That doesn't mean we couldn't work them out. Also, I felt really bad for the guy and I know how sucky it is to be single."

"I cannot believe what I'm hearing. And yes, I know I was the one who said you two should get back together, but I didn't mean for it to happen this quickly! You should've waited!" My voice rises higher as I speak; I can tell Rapunzel is becoming irritated with me.

"Well, I didn't want to wait any longer!" She argues, folding her arms and pouting slightly. "And honestly, I don't understand how you're suddenly opposed to this. You were the one who told me to give it another shot-"

"I was mistaken. He'd hurt you so badly in the past and yet, you still had feelings for him. You're not very careful with your heart, Rapunzel."

Her eyes narrow to slits, her lower lip quivering despite her tough exterior.

"This is my relationship, not yours. Please be supportive of us-he's the only guy I've ever truly fallen for."

I sigh, quiet for a moment. The buzzing of the lights in the apartment and the car honks outside are the only things that fill the silence.

"I'm sorry. It's just that you're like a sister to me and I want to spare you from heartbreak. It's not pretty, let me tell you."

"You don't think I know that?" Rapunzel whispers quietly, picking at her cotton blanket. Pascal hops onto her lap, purring intensely and rubbing his face against her side. "After so many dating disappointments, I thought that there would never be a guy for me out there and that I had to resign to being forever single. When I met Flynn, something about him drew me to him, like a firefly to the sun. He's made me feel like I was worth being loved, unlike my mother."

"Yeah, I know. I'll try to be better from here on out," I say sincerely, placing a reassuring hand on her shoulder.

The rain is pouring hard and fast outside my window, the watery streaks trickling down the glass pane. Rapunzel and I are hanging out in my bedroom playing a game of Monopoly and currently, I'm winning.

"You've got to be cheating! No one can be that good at this game," Rapunzel protests, her round eleven year old cheeks flaming. Her green eyes are fiery with indignation; her attitude is a funny contrast to her innocent flower dress and messy blonde ponytails.

I grin cheekily. "Unless you're a master, like me." At the time, I thought I was being such a clever twelve year old, but in reality, I was acting bratty.

"Fine, you win!" She yells in exasperation, throwing her small hands into the air.

"Ha!"

Just then, my mother calls for me. "Sammy, Rapunzel's mom is here! Come down, please."

"Awww," We moan in unison, standing up reluctantly.

"Well, this was fun."

"Yeah." I place the board game onto my bed and open my bedroom door, waiting for her to follow. Rapunzel continues to stand there, her eyes watering.

"Are you okay?" I venture to ask.

Rapunzel shakes her head. "No, I don't want to go to my mean aunt. I want to stay here with you."

"I wish you didn't have to go, either," I smile sadly, walking over to hug her. "But you have to...you remember what happened last time."

"Rapunzel!" Miss Gothel shouts, her voice sugar coated. "You have a curfew!"

With a sigh, Rapunzel releases me and drags her feet towards my bedroom door.

"Hey, wait."

She turns around, curious. "What?"

"If she ever treats you badly again, tell me and your parents next time. You're my best friend and I don't like seeing you hurt."

"I promise."

It's been long overdue for me to give you some backstory on Rapunzel's past with Mother Gothel, sorry about that! I plan to include more details later on, but for now, I'll see you later!