The moment you all have been waiting for....The second half of My Popular FanFiction. I kept going because I know this is what you all have been wanting. I really hope you like it, and who knows I may explore even more stories with Sam and Brooke. Sorry it took me so long. I really REALLY despise writers block. Lemme know what you thing.

Brooke stared at Sam as she slowly brought Sam's hand to her lips, kissing it softly.

"Sam?"
"Yeah, Brooke?"
"Do you want to give us a try?"

Sam looked into Brooke's eyes. A small smile appeared on her lips.

"Yes. The feelings I have are strong for you as well."

Brooke smiled and stood up, gently leaning over Sam, she leaned in and gave her a simple kiss. It was like magic. Soon the kiss grew into a more passionate kiss. After a minutes, they reluctantly broke, air was coming an issue. Brooke leaned against the bed, her forehead leaning against Sam's.

"Josh never kissed like that," Brooke said, smiling.
"It was truly awe inspiring."

Sam smiled up at Brooke.

"This is going to get strange."
"I know, Sam. Trust me, I know. But can you really deny love? I mean look at Romeo and Juliet, Marc Antony and Cleopatra, Xena and Gabrielle. That is love. What they all have is love. That is what we have."
"And it is something that I want."
"Me too, Sam. Me too."
"We'll have to tell everyone."
"Yeah, but that can wait, at least for a little while, right?"
"Right, cause right now, I just want you for myself."

Little did they know that Harrison was watching them. He smiled, knowing that yes he did lose someone he loved, he knew that the two would always care for each other. Plus, he would still have them as his good friends, and that is what he cared about the most. A few days later, Sam was released from the hospital. She moved very slowly, with Brooke's help. Everyone noticed the closeness between the two. Everyone thought it had to do with Sam saving Brooke's life.

Now, Nicole Julian, wasn't so lucky. She had to get her stomach pumped, and was handcuffed to her bed. She was facing serious charges. Attempted Murder, driving while under the influence, underage drinking, attempted vehicular homicide. She was up in ICU. Only her mother and lawyer came to see her. The entire group swore Nicole off.

Brooke became Sam's helper when they got home. She helped with the bandages and changing. The two girls became inseparable. Soon both groups, Sam's and Brooke's, came together as one. Carmen and Lily noticed the two girls always sitting so close, talking to each other, whispering. They decided to pull the two girls aside and talk to them.

"Hey you two," Lily said, "Can we talk to you?"
"Yeah," Brooke answered.
"Sure," Sam added.

The four of them went to a more secluded part of the school and sat down on the floor.

"Ok," Carmen started, "Lily and I have noticed that the two of you have gotten a lot closer and semi romantic towards each other. I understand that Brooke, you want to do everything for Sam, but is it more than that?"

Brooke and Sam looked at each other and smiled.

"Yeah, guys, it is," Sam said.
"When she risked her own life for me, I realized how much she truly meant to me. Not as a friend, not as a sister, but as a lover. I realized that I am in love with her, and it's Sam that keeps me going."
"I've kinda known too. I mean sometimes you fight the most with the people you love, and there is no one else I fight, no fought with more than Brooke. She gives me this fire that makes me think I can take on the world as long as she is by my side."
"Wow," Lily said, "Sounds like you too have a deep committed love to each other."
"We do. We know its still a young love, but love grows, so do people. And when two people love each other, the love will grow stronger, and the people grow with that love and with each other," Sam said.

Out of no where, Harrison appeared behind Sam and Brooke.

"Good to hear," Harrison said.

Sam quickly turned, along with Brooke, seeing Harrison.

"Harrison, what are you doing," Sam asked.
"I've known for a bit now, well actually I over heard Brooke in the hospital, and I just wanted to let the two of you know that you have my full support. You guys are my two best friends, along with Carm and Lily. I'm not ready to lose you too."
"You knew," Carmen asked, "and you didn't tell us?"
"Not my place. It was up to them and up to you to do what I did, find out. You have to admit, I've never seen a cuter couple."

Sam and Brooke blushed together. Harrison hugged Sam, then Brooke.

"We'll all support you," Carmen added.
"Thanks guys, we are going to need it," Brooke said.
"Yeah, especially when it comes to mom and dad," Sam added, "How the hell are we going to bring this up. 'Oh mom, Mr. McPherson, Brooke and I are dating, even though we are going to be step sisters and have a baby sister to look after.' I can see that going over real well at family reunions. Don't get me wrong, there is no way in hell that I am ashamed of being in love with Brooke, its just I don't want trouble in the family. I'm starting to really like your dad, Brooke."
"And I am starting to like your mom as well. We'll figure something out, I promise."
"And whatever happens," Lily added, "We'll help you through it. That is what friends are for, right?"
"Yeah," Carmen agreed, "Besides, we still have one major even coming up in our lives, one none of us are really ready to go through."
"Nicole Julian's trial. Man, I really, REALLY do not want to be apart of that, but I was a witness to the accident," Brooke said.
"Yeah, plus your dad. She came to the house drunk, and left before he had a chance to stop her," Sam added.
"Well, we all have beef with Nicole, but I mean she could go away for a very long time. She has a problem and I think that she just needs help. She used to be a good person, at one point in time, but anger and pain took that away from her," Brooke said.
"And she could have killed Sam, or you for that mater, you were her target Brooke," Carmen said, "and to be quite honest, I'd rather have her in jail, then have either of you dead."
"Thanks Carm, really. I'm glad to know that you care."

The five friends meshed into a giant group hug. Soon Josh, Sugar Daddy, and Mary Cherry all knew about Sam and Brooke and promised to keep it quiet. The next few weeks became very stressful. Not only a physical stress, but mental. Sam and Brooke had only kissed, held hands, and held onto each other when they had the chance. They knew a tension was growing between them, and it was very sexual. They wanted more but didn't know how and when to go about it. Plus they had a lot more to deal with then their own sex lives.

Sam had to go to physical therapy and get prepped for the trial, along with Brooke. The trial date was coming closer and closer. Nicole was finally released from the hospital, but put right into custody. Finally the trial began. Brooke was the first to take the stand.

"Do you swear to tell the truth, the whole truth, so help you god," the clerk asked.
"I do."
"Be seated."
"Now, Miss McPherson you used to be best friends with the defendant, correct," the prosecutor asked.
"Yes."
"Can you tell me what happened?"
"I called George, Sam's ex-boyfriend and the guy going to take Nicole to the prom. She was going to use him to get back at Sam, why I don't know. Well Sam, Harrison and I were at the prom and to make a long story short, I left. Sam came after me and saw the car speeding towards me. She pushed me out of the way, getting struck. Then the car crashed. Harrison came out and told me it was Nicole."
"Is that everything?"
"Yes sir."
"Thank you."

Nicole's lawyer got up and was about to cross-examine Brooke, but Nicole stopped him. She stood up and looked at the judge.

"I am changing my plea. I know what I did. I was drunk because I was angry at Brooke. I did it all out of sheer anger and pain. Some could say that I went insane for the moment, because I regret what I did. I'm sorry for all I have done and will take what ever punishment you want to give me, because I do deserve it. I am also requesting that I get help in prison."

The judge gave it a minute of thought.

"All right, Miss Julian. You will be sent to a juvenile correctional facility, where you will receive alcohol therapy, mental therapy and serve your time till you turn 21. By that time if you prove that you are ready to join back with society, you will be given a parole officer and released. You will finish your schooling in the correctional facility. Guards, take her away. Court is adjourned."

Everyone stood up and the judge left. Nicole looked at Brooke.

"I'm sorry Brooke."
"Good luck Nicole."

Nicole was then taken into the back and Brooke walked over to Sam. She hugged Sam gently and lovingly. Her friends smiled at her.

"Looks like the she beast has a heart after all," Harrison said.
"I guess so. At least she is doing the right thing," Sam said.
"Guys, lets get out of here," Brooke said, taking Sam's hand.

Sam smiled at Brooke and they all headed out of the court house. Jane and Mike have noticed the interaction between their daughters and did suspect something was up. So finally a few weeks after the trial took place, and Sam and Brooke's relationship was growing, they decided to talk to their daughters. Mike and Jane were sitting around their kitchen table, talking about their daughters, knowing they'd be home from school soon.

"Well, the way I see it, if they are dating, then we can set limits, but we can't deny them the right, you know," Mike said.
"Kinda makes us sound like a Jerry Springer episode, huh?"
"Well, I mean if we tried, it might hurt them worse. And I am in no mood to hurt either of them. They've been through hell."
"Well at least the trial is over. I am so surprised that she actually admitted that she committed the crime and wanted help. That is truly a brave woman. I hope she gets the help she needs."
"I do too."

Just as Mike and Jane finished up talking, Sam and Brooke walked in through the back door. The two girls were laughing and being couplish. Mike and Jane looked at the girls.

"And how was your day," Mike asked.
"It was good," Brooke answered.
"Girls, we want to talk to you," Jane said.

Brooke and Sam sat next to each other, across from their parents.

"Ok, what is this about," Sam asked.
"Well first off, we've noticed the two of you getting a lot closer. From our prospective that is actually a good thing," Mike said, "but we've also noticed the closeness is a little bit more than friendly. Am I right?"
"Uh dad," Brooke started.
"Just answer me, am I right?"
"Yes."
"So are the two of you dating," Jane asked.
"Yes and no. I mean I am in love with Brooke, and wouldn't trade her for anything in the world. She knows this, and I know she feels the same way. We are more together when we are at school because we didn't want to be caught by you guys. Our friends know, and have been really supportive."
"And with the accident and trial and all those stresses, plus school, we've really hadn't had a chance to make our togetherness official, like on a date. We have kissed. Actually I was the first to kiss Sam. She was in the hospital when I realized that I was in love with her. I told her when I went to see her for the first time in the hospital. I had too. I couldn't lose her, and I couldn't deny what I felt anymore either."
"I've always denied it too. Who knew that the two biggest rivals would actually become girlfriends."
"Well, now that is out in the open we are gonna start with some changes around here," Mike started, "First off is the fact that you will live in one bedroom together, and there will be NO sex in the household. Two, you will be allowed to have dates, when you think you are ready for them, but on school nights your curfew is 10pm and on Friday and Saturday its midnight. Your friends are still allowed over here, well maybe not Mary Cherry, she just annoys me. We just wants what is best for the two of you."
"Wow, I never thought you'd be cool with this," Sam said.
"Well, we've kinda known, Sam. I mean you and Brooke getting along. That was kind of hard to take at first, but then I realized what that look was in your eyes whenever you looked at each other. It was love. There is one thing I tried to teach you, and that was not deny love, no matter what form. Plus I always taught you to be open minded and accepting," Jane said.
"One other thing. Hand holding is ok in public and when you are with us, but no kissing in public. Well just not now at least. When you are older you can do what ever you want, but for now, follow our rules, ok. They aren't just to keep things under the rug, so to speak, but also, relationships that involve the same sex. I want to keep my girls safe, whether they are lovers or not," Mike added.

Brooke and Sam looked shocked at their parents, then finally smiled. Sam got up and hugged her mom tightly.

"Thank you for being so supportive," Sam said.
"You're my baby, I am not gonna let this ruin us."

Brooke also got up to hug her father. They were silent, knowing that nothing could destroy them. Finally Sam and Brooke stared at each other. Mike and Jane quietly slipped out of the room as the two girls hugged each other tightly. They leaned back slightly, staring into each others eyes.

"I never thought that this would happen," Brooke said.
"Neither did I, but I'm glad it did."

Sam leaned in and gently kissed Brooke on the lips. Soon the kiss began to have a life of its own, as the two girls fought hard to keep in contact with the other. After a long and passionate kiss the two girls were forehead to forehead, smiling.

"I've been thinking," Sam said.
"About?"
"The accident."
"What about it?"
"If that never happened, we would never have truly known what we felt for the other. Its like an angel was looking out for us."
"I think there was."

The two kissed again, and just held onto each other. This was the beginning of a very beautiful love that could possibly last a life time. From a distant place, Jade was watching them. A man came up behind her.

"You did good, Jade," he spoke clearly.
"Thank you sir."

He patted her on the back and walked away.

"Now they have a chance," Jade said softly, "A chance for a new beginning."

~FIN~