AUTHOR'S NOTE: before you throw anything in my way, (holds powerful protective shield) I can explain. But why wait a perfectly good chapter, right? So without further ado, the SECOND part of the Christmas Cringle which was SO overly due three months ago…

Previously on Find My Way Back…

''Having fun?'' Sam asked as she faced Freddie.

''Yeah, a little. Quite awkward actually, considering I know only a few people here.''

Sam chuckled. ''Don't worry about it, just have fun! If you want, you can tag along with me.''

Freddie was taken aback by the offer. ''Really?''

''Sure!'' Sam exclaimed. ''Come on.''

And with that, she stood up, took Freddie's hand in hers and started to walk towards the huge crowd.

We can make a beautiful Christmas
Happy Holiday
Spread the love on Christmas Day
Singin' Happy Holiday
We can make a beautiful Christmas

''This is going to be one heck of a night,'' Freddie thought as he squeezed Sam's hand.

Chapter 26: The Christmas Cringle part 2

[FREDDIE'S POV]

It was almost nine in the evening. Sam performed one out of the two solos that she got three performances after Velocity did theirs. She even changed her dress. Right now, she's wearing a black dress that stopped just above her knees with diamonds all over it and her black high top boots.

We're walking all over the place, talking to people. Okay, she's talking to people while I stand beside her. She's even introduced me to them.

"Sam, you've got to stop doing that." I said to her as we moved through the crowd.

"Stop what?" She asked, looking up at me.

"Introducing me to people. I mean, that's very kind of you but they don't even know me. And besides, I'm getting in your way."

Sam scoffed as she rolled her eyes at me. "Benson, please. I'm not doing this whole heartedly. I'm just introducing you to people so that you'll at least have something to do."

"Really?" I was a bit shocked by her answer.

She laughed as she showed her toothy grin at me. "I was just kidding and I'm not that mean. And really, it's no big of a deal. I've got nothing to do as well so why not? And besides, Carly and Gibby are probably making out somewhere and you'll look like a lost puppy waiting to be adopted if I leave you."

I smiled. Okay, so she was only kidding about not doing it whole heartedly. But she does have a point about me looking like a lost puppy if she leaves me to go talk to her friends.

"Sammy?"

Sam looked hastily behind her as someone called her. A red headed woman approached us with two little girls probably in the age of twelve followed her.

"Jezz?" She grinned as the woman dashed towards us.

"Sam, I'm so glad you came!" She squealed. "I thought you're going to skip this event again."

Sam shook her head. "Oh no, Rodger made sure that we get to attend at least one of these."

She grinned at her. "Oh my, how pretty you look! It's been years since I've seen you and trust me, nothing compares your beauty on screen than meeting you in person. You're just as lovely as ever!"

Sam laughed. "Gee, thanks Jezz. And you're looking skinny."

Jezz laughed.

"Mom?" One of the twelve year olds said as the other tugged at Jezz's dress.

"Oh, I almost forgot." Jezz said as she ushered the two forward. "This is Rue and Prim, my daughters."

"Aww," Sam cooed as she crouched down to look at them. "They're gorgeous."

The taller one smiled at her as she looped her small index finger in her hair.

Sam grinned and looked up. "How old are they?"

"Twelve," Jezz smiled.

Sam nodded and looked at them again. "Who's Prim and who's Rue?"

The smaller one smiled and pointed her thumb at herself. "I'm Prim."

"Rue," The taller one giggled as she looked at Sam admirably. "And you're pretty."

Sam smiled and caressed both of their cheeks. "So do both of you."

She stood up and looked at Jezz then at me. "Oh, and this is my friend, Freddie. Freddie, this is Jezz. Jezzabelle Rey."

"Freddie as in, Freddie Benson?" She asked me.

I nodded, confused as to why she knew my name. "Yes. And I'm sorry, have we met before?"

She shook her head. "No, but you must've met my brother. Ian?"

"Ian as in, Ian Thomson?" I asked.

"Yes!" She giggled as she nodded her head vigorously. "You two are co-workers at Tron, right?"

I smiled. "Yeah, we are."

"He mentioned you before over the phone. Saying you're his sort of best friend at work. The closest one he's ever got."

I chuckled. "Yeah, he's awesome."

"Well, look at that! It's a small world after all." Sam cheered.

"Oh, I have to go." Jezz said glumly as she looked at her wrist watch.

"Already?" Sam pouted.

"I still have work tomorrow." She smiled and hugged Sam. "It's so good to see you again!"

Sam laughed and hugged her back. "Back at ya, Jezzie."

"It's good to finally meet you, Freddie." Jezz said as she hugged me quickly.

"You too, Jezz." I smiled.

"I'll tell Ian that I saw you," She smiled. "He so won't believe it."

I laughed. "I'll give you that. He usually wants proof."

"I know, right?" She chuckled. "Anyways, say goodbye to Auntie Sam, girls."

The two directly hugged Sam as she crouched down. "It's nice to meet you,"

"Bye," Rue and Prim said as they stepped back and gave me a wave. I waved at them in return.

"Have a Christmassy night!" Jezz exclaimed as she and the girls disappeared through the crowd.

Sam then looked at me. "So, having fun yet?"

I chuckled. "Oh, you have no idea."

"Good! Now, come and dance with me!"

Sam then grabbed my arm and dragged me to the dance floor where 'Greatest Time of Year' started playing.

There's a special kind of feeling in the air
It only happens at this time of year
When everyone is filled with love and cheer
'Cause that's what matters

Pretty paper boxes tied with bows
Walking in the sun or in the snow
We can feel the excitement growing, knowing

Now I was really having fun. Even though this isn't slow dancing like I imagined it to be, it's still dancing, right? And with the person you're in love with. How can you not love that feeling?

"Having fun, Sammy?"

Sam swiftly looked behind her and did a double take. Her eyes went wide and she stopped dancing in the process. I too stopped and looked confused as to what was happening.

"What are you doing here?" Sam gasped.

And, done! Seriously, I don't know how many parts this Christmas Cringle will have but oh well! :D

HELLO REVIEWERS AND READERS OF MY STORY! How are you all? Did you miss me? Or did you miss reading another chapter? Probably the latter, right? Well, not to worry now coz it's officially SUMMER HERE! That's right, and you all know what that means? MORE REVIEWS! I mean, MORE UPDATES coming from me!

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So, the next chapter will be up in a couple of minutes? Days? Weeks maybe? WHO KNOWS? Even I don't know! xD

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