Chapter 2: The plan begins

At school, Sam and his friends, Merry and Pippin, are talking before school starts.

Merry: So Sam, what's new?

Sam: (just as Rosie comes in the door) Oh.uh..nothing! (Turns bright red and quickly sits in his seat)

Pippin: What was THAT all about?

Merry: No clue.

Rosie glances at Sam.

Rosie: *thinking* What's wrong with me? How come every time I see Sam he runs away? He must hate me. I can't believe it. I finally meet a nice, sensitive, down to earth guy and he hates me.

Sam glances over at Rosie.

Sam: *thinking* Wow, she's so amazing. I knew it from the moment I saw her. But she never tried to talk to me. Ever. She must hate me. I can't believe it. I finally meet a sweet, beautiful, all-around perfect girl, and she hates me.

Mr. Elrond: So, I would like to propose a little project to get all of you to know each other better. I want a boy to match up with a girl and a girl to match up with a guy and interview each other.ok, pick your partners!

Sam: *thinking* This is it! My chance! I'll just casually go over there and ask her.

Frodo: Hey Rosie! Want to be my partner?!

Frodo couldn't bear to see the hurt and confused look on Sam's face, but if this plan was going to work out he needed to do his part. Luckily, Legolas heard about the assignment and planned ahead.

Sam: *thinking* But....Frodo must like her! And she said yes to him! She must like him! Frodo always gets everything! Just 'cause he's the Ringbearer! I've been nothing but nice to him too!

(After class)

Frodo: So Sam, I was wondering.

Sam: Save it Frodo. Leave me alone.

Sam walks right by Frodo's surprised face.

*In Aragorn, Boromir, Gimli, and Legolas' English class, with Miss Eowyn.*

(bell rings for the end of the class)

Boromir: *eagerly* So, uh, Miss Eowyn.do you need any help cleaning up the room or anything?

Miss Eowyn: Oh no thank you Boromir. (starts shuffling papers on her desk)

Aragorn: Come on Boromir.

Miss Eowyn: Oh hello Aragorn. You did excellent in class today. *flashes a warm smile*

Aragorn: Thanks. Boromir.

Miss Eowyn: I was wondering if you'd like to stay after tomorrow and help me plan this next assignment? You have some really good ideas.

Aragorn: Um. (notices Boromir's face) I really can't.I have.plans. Sorry.

Miss Eowyn: Well, maybe some other time. See you two later.

(they exit)

Boromir: You like her, don't you?

Aragorn: Whaaaat? No of course not!

Boromir: Sure. Whatever. I have to go.

(Legolas comes running up to Aragorn)

Legolas: It's a go! Frodo is Rosie's partner. It's perfect.

Aragorn: That's great.

(Legolas exists) Aragorn: *thinking* Boromir must be mad at me. But, I really don't like Miss Eowyn. I think I might like. Miss Arwen. She's so beautiful But I can't let anything show until I know how she feels.

(Pippin is running around the corner so fast, that he runs into Aragorn)

Aragorn: Ooooph! Oh sorry, I didn't see y- Oh hey Pippin.

Pippin: Hey, sorry about running into you. *hurredly* Have you seen Sam?

Aragorn: Noo..why?

Pippin: He's really upset. I don't know why.

Aragorn: Now why would he be s- Oh! Oh no, Pippin, I have to go. Do you know where he headed?

Pippin: Somewhere out those doors. (points to main entrance)

Aragorn: Thanks. (takes off running)

*To Be Continued*