Change in tides

Adam felt Jane's shoulder on his. Her head rested on his shoulder and she relaxed farther. The movie was running threw the credits and he knew she would have to leave soon. It was still early but she would want to get home before dark. The screen flashed black and Jane moved; she stretched and kissed him on the cheek.

"I love you Jane!" he said.

She pressed the, I love you sign to his heart. He nodded and hugged her.

Joan moved away and opened the shed door. He fallowed her out the door and watched her get on his bike. The warm sunbeams that were reaching the treetops sank a little lower. He thought, She looks like an angel.

Joan rode her bike down the street and towards her house. She almost reached the house when she heard her name being hollered.

"Joan!" yelled Sam. Joan turned around and wasn't looking where she was going and her bike twisted around she fell off. Sam ran up to her and she sat on the ground.

"You ok Joan?" he asked. She looked up at him and nodded. He helped her up and then grabbed her bike.

"I'm sorry that I distracted you. I just wanted to know if you wanted to have dinner with my family and yours tonight." He said.

She signed, my mother and father are going to be out tonight and my brothers have dates. I could come if you really want me too.

He grinned and said, "See you at 8 than."

Joan stood on the front porch of the Parker's house. She wore a green dress that fit her perfect. She moved to ring the bell again but Lindsey opened up the door. "Your Joan right?"

Joan nodded. Lindsey showed her where the living room was and disappeared into the computer room.

Sam sat on the couch and grinned at her. "You came great! Mom and dad are going to be thrilled!"

As dinner began talk of the town and new places came up. Joan tried her best to fill in on stuff they didn't know about and other stuff. As the dinner ended and Joan thanked her hosts she headed for the door.

"Hey Joan wait!" Sam hollered.

She turned around and he reached her in seconds.

"Thanks for coming. Let me walk you home!" She nodded and walked across the street with him.

She unlocked the door and signed, Thanks again. I want you to meet some of my friends tomorrow that all right with you?

He grinned and said, "Love to sunshine. See you bright and early tomorrow."

Joan thought, Sunshine? Is that like my personality? She walked into her house and got ready for bed. Happy thoughts floated her into deep sleep.

Joan felt a light rub on her shoulder.

Her brother stood in front of her, "Hey Joan come on! Were going to be late!"

Luke stood up and walked outside her room. She pulled on some jeans and a top. Walking down the stairs she heard a familiar voice.

"Thank you so much Mrs. Guradi for the waffles." Her mother answered, "Anytime Sam. Its good to see Joan hanging out with new kids!"

Joan rubbed her eyes and looked at Sam and her mother. She ate a quick breakfast under Sam's watch and they headed out.

Everyone had planned to meet at Adam's house. As they reached the house, Adam, Grace and Iris stood out side waiting.

Luke said, "Sorry were late, Joan had a hard time getting up on time!"

Joan half grinned but Sam hugged her. "Its alright Joan don't feel bad!"

Adam looked at the boy hugging his girlfriend, he said, "Who are you?"

Sam looked up, "My name's Sam. Sam Parker. Nice to meet you!"

Adam introduced, Iris, Grace and himself. "Jane come here." Adam said.

She hugged Adam and signed to Sam, You got to see Adam's work. It's unbelievable.

Sam smiled and asked Adam if he could see it. Adam nodded and took Sam to the shed. The others headed for the house to get something to drink.

Adam sat on his stool looking at Sam. "So Sam, What do you think of Joan?"

Sam looked up from the artwork, "She really great. I thought this town was going to be horrible but when I met her everything sort of changed for me. Now I got friends and her."

Adam said, "That's great for you. I just want you to be careful around her. She has been through a lot. She likes a glass piece of art, I just want her to stay the same forever."

Sam looked at Adam and said, "People aren't art Adam. They change like the tides on the ocean surface. You can't stop their feelings or thoughts."

Adam nodded and grabbed Sam shoulder, "Come on, its time to hang with the gang. Buddy?"

Sam smiled and thought, Finally part one of my plans is finished.

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