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"Mel I'm sorry!"
"Screw You Sam, I HATE YOU! How could you take Jack?!" she spit with anger.
Suddenly Mel took out a blade and started to cut herself in front of Sam.
"STOP IT! Stop! NO!"
"Why should I?! You see this Sam? LOOK AT IT!" She shoved her bloodied wrist towards Sam
Brooke woke up to Sam's yelling and headed to her room. Sam was dreaming, but more importantly she was dreaming about Mel.
Gently she shook her awake in the midst of her tossing and turning, "Sam. Honey come on wake up."
Sam woke up in a start, "stop!" she yelled once more, but instead of seeing the continuous flow of blood running down Mel's arm, she saw Brooke's tired but sympathetic expression.
Brooke placed her hand on Sam's arm, "Were you having a nightmare?"
Sam didn't have the energy to explain. She didn't want to look at Brooke, but she looked at the scars on her wrist, they reminded her of Mel
"um sort of" she stammered"
Brooke was waiting for her to continue, but then she saw what Sam was staring at...her wrists. She grabbed Sam's giraffe and placed it in her arms, covering the scarred wrists that she seemed so mesmerized by,
Rubbing her back she began to soothe Sam, "its okay sweetie. Remember it was just a dream."
Brooke waited a moment, but Sam kept looking down,
'she's tired and shaken up, the last thing she wants is me quizzing her' Brooke thought
She gave Sam's arm a squeeze and kissed her goodnight,
"alright Sammy, goodnight. I'm sorry about the nightmare. I know how much you hate them."
Sam looked up, "Wait. I know Julian's here, but can you stay here, like to sleep?…please"
"of course" she said quietly
Sam moved over and Brooke got on the bed. It had been a while since they had a moment together like this.
Sam sounded deep in concentration, "Mom?"
Brooke turned, "what's up Sam?"
She continued, "If I were you I would've given up on me months ago…Why haven't you?"
Brooke slightly chuckled at the innocence of the question, "Sammy, everything that you do, the good and the bad, it makes you who you are. I love you, and that means my heart would never allow me to give up on you. Every time you do something that just kills me inside, it makes me even more determined. I will NEVER give up on you. You're my daughter"
Sam smiled, "goodnight, and it might not seem like it sometimes, but I love you." She moved closer to Brooke and snuggled into her, quickly she drifted off to sleep. She didn't want her dream to come back, but this time Brooke was right there by her side.
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The previous night brought a certain peace to Sam. Something she definetely needed as she skated her way to Jack's. They were both going to talk to Mel together. Jack was already on his driveway waiting for Sam.
"Geez Jack you're so antsy" she chided
"Aren't you?" he asked sounding nervous
Sam turned serious "yea I am, But we have to tell her the truth."
Jack nodded and they both headed to Mel's house. They always loved going to her house because there was always a sense of awe at all the things that she had. Jack took a deep breath and knocked on the door.
Mel appeared exuberantly, "Jack! I missed you so much" she turned and saw Sam standing uncomfortably on the side,
"uhhh Sam. Hey, didn't expect to see you here" she said with feigned sincerity
Sam smiled weakly, "Hey Mel"
Jack couldn't stand the awkward exchange between the two,
"Sam and I have something to tell you!" he said a little too eagerly
Mel thought they looked suspicious, "umm come in then I guess"
She grabbed Jack's hand as he walked in, Sam instantly felt like a third wheel.
"so what's up guys" Mel said as they sat down
Jack grabbed Mel's hand and looked at her. His heart was beating and he saw the kindness and good hearted nature in Mel's eyes. It broke his heart to know that in just moments he would betray Mel, but his heart was not with her, it was with Sam. He inhaled sharply,
"Mel I really care about you, but, umm, we're not gonna work. I'm really sorry" he squeezed her hand
Mel let go. But in a moment she realized why it wouldn't work, she turned to stare at Sam with daggers in her eyes
"You have got to be fucking kidding me."
Sam was desperate to change the course of events that she was certain were about to unfold, "NO! Mel please let Jack and me explain"
Mel's eyes were welling up with tears, "What's there to explain Sam!? That Jack cheated on me with you! AND it was while I was gone. I mean what the hell whore! Get out!"
Jack saw Sam's demeanor change, she balled her hands into fists ready to throw the first punch.
Jack jumped in between both of them "MEL STOP!"
Neither Sam nor Mel ever heard Jack raise his voice. They looked at him and he was just as surprised,
"LOOK Mel, give me a chance to explain. Do NOT just throw the blame on Sam. Got it?"
Mel was not moved, "screw you Jack!"
Suddenly he grabbed her firmly by the shoulders, "I can be tough too Mel."
She wanted to kill him, but he was surprisingly strong. He explained everything to her. The fact that Sam had rejected him and he was vulnerable when they talked. How Sam admitted to liking him later on and how his feelings had never changed. He made sure to tell her that nothing happened while she was gone, but had decided to talk to her first. Mel said nothing, but let her anger boil slowly. When he was done she looked over his shoulder to Sam who was standing by the couch with her arms crossed.
Mel was beside herself as Jack slowly let her go, "Fuck both of you!"
Sam had enough., "Hit me Mel." she said matter of factly
"What?!" Mel asked bitingly
Sam wasn't messing around, "You're one of my best friends, and I screwed you over, I get that, and I'm really sorry. You don't understand how horrible I feel. But it's the truth Jack and I really have something special. We've just denied it for a while. But I need you to be my friend, I love you so much. So if punching me makes you feel better then do it. Anything Mel please. You don't deserve this Mel, you're too sweet."
Mel's demeanor warmed, but was still defensive, "do you really mean that?"
"Yes"
Mel sat down, "Both of you guys have been my best friends. and Jack…you've been a great guy, but I was going to break it with you too. We just didn't have a spark. But that doesn't excuse the fact that you stayed with me just to get over Sam. You lied to me! Both of you did! That's why I'm so mad. Why would you do that?!"
She let out a distressed sob and placed her head in her hands.
Sam sat down by her. She wasn't good at comforting people, but all she had to do was think of the ways Brooke comforted her.
She placed her hand on her leg and gently spoke to Mel "Mel, I'm so sorry. I don't deserve a friend like you. It was a horrible thing. I hope you can forgive us."
Jack sat on the other side of Mel and gave his own sincere apology.
Mel got up and dried her tears with the back of her hand, "guys, you just have to give me time, but right now I'm just not in the mood. Please, please just leave."
Jack and Sam understood, so they made their way out. They didn't speak to each other until they reached the park.
"I hate this Jack" Jack grabbed Sam's hand and let her small hand fit nicely into his.
"Sam we did what we had to do. It'll be fine. You know what Mel's like."
Sam stopped walking and turned to Jack. He moved closer and leaned in for a kiss. She pushed him towards the dense trees nearby, hidden from the public.
"I like this" Jack said in between their kiss
"shut up" Sam chuckled
Slowly they pushed away and laid down on the fallen leaves. They just stared at the sky, forgetting everything except for themselves. Before they knew it was late…very late. Unfortunately it was Brooke who reminded them. Sam heard her phone ring,
"Oh crap Jack, it's Brooke. What time is it?"
Jack scrambled for his phone, "it's 8"
Sam's eyes widened, "I was supposed to be home an hour ago! Julian made reservations for us at 7:00"
"Well pick up!" Jack said urgently
"Hello?" Sam sounded apprehensive
Brooke wasted no time, "Samantha! Where the hell are you? I've called you three times already!"
"umm sorry mom. I was with Jack and we went to go talk to Mel, and it's just been a really emotional day. Please don't be mad, I can't have you angry with me too."
Brooke sighed heavily, "just come home now Sam. I'm giving you half an hour and that's it."
"what happens if I don't make it?" Sometimes Sam was too curious for her own good
Brooke sounded exasperated, "are you really testing me right now Samantha?"
"No ma'am" sam said feeling extra juvenile.
"Good. Now get your butt up and make your way home"
"okay! Geez" she said embarrassed.
Sam and Jack skated their way to Sam's as quickly as possible. They made it with time to spare. He gave her a quick kiss goodnight and headed on his way. Sam took a deep breath and went inside.
"I'm home, with time to spare. I might add." She said to no one in particular.
Julian came out first, "Hey Samson! You really know how to grind your mom's gears don't you?" he said laughing slightly
Sam rolled her eyes, "I said I was sorry damn."
Julian looked at her quizzically, "I know you didn't mean it Sam, don't worry. but sometimes sorry doesn't cut it. So it's better to just be extra careful."
"yea I know. I'll be better with keeping my word next time"
That was enough for Julian to smile wholeheartedly and mess up Sam's hair a bit, "I have to go to work, some emergency on set, but your mom still wants to talk to you."
Sam went to her room, anxious for what Brooke wanted to talk to her about. She couldn't possibly mad because she was late, it's not like Sam hadn't been late before. She was at a loss, which made everything worse. She sat on the side of her bed with her legs dangling. Mel, Jack, and now Brooke, today was an overwhelming day, and she was doing everything not to suck her thumb.
"Sam! Come to the living room please." Brooke's voice cut her thoughts
"shit" Sam was nervous, and she had no idea why.
Please Review! What do you think Brooke's going to tell Sam? Was Mel reasonable? How about Jack and Sam? feel free to write anything you'd like! Thank You so much, you guys keep me going.