Chapter 3: Day 1

"Hey, Mary. Wait for me!" It was my friend, Jay. He was coming over after school today to show me his student tape for some contest. I doubt that. I truly believe that he likes me but I didn't say anything about the matter.

I stopped by the nearest row of lockers to see the peer run after me with all of his might. "Geez, you really need to stop doing that. Ok, I was just making sure that I could come over tonight and have you critique my tape. I know you'll love it."

"Sure, whatever, Jay. You really need to be less concerned about my answer. I stick to what I say unless something major comes up. Trust me, my parents are out of town and won't be back for a week. Don't worry. Now, do you know where I live?" As usual, he shook his head up and down in a 'yes' response.

I knew it would be okay if he did come over. I mean, he's a geek and won't go far, if you know what I mean. He's a nice kid and very religious. NOT that I have anything wrong with religious kids, I'm not much into that topic; music and the after-life is more my thing.

"So I'll see you at 7 tonight. Bye," He ran off to the last class of the day, which was a blessing to all because it was Friday; the most-loved day of the week for any student. I had hoped the day would go by slow so I could wait in the school, but does my conscious believe me? Nope.

The last hour of the day did go by fast but it wasn't great. I got an A on the project that was due so that raised my spirits. When I arrived at the bus, I listened to my CD The Woman in White; Andrew Lloyd Webber rules!

So, I got home and I had, like, 3 messages from Jay. It was so bizarre but I guess it was expected. I managed to call him back and he replied out of breath. He came over right away and showed me his tape. It was so short and the visual effects could have been better. After the "end" came by, he came up and said, "You saved my life." I didn't understand it until the phone rang.

A girl had come on and said, "Seven days," and hung up. At that point, I didn't know what to think. I thought the movie The Ring was just a joke/fictitious. I looked at Jay who was getting the tape out to hand to me.

"Listen Mary, you have got to make a tape and have someone watch it to live. Just like in the movie. I understand you're kind of wigged out but I didn't want to die today. Thank you. Now, I had another question; would you be my girlfriend?" I looked at him like he was crazy and he left fairly quickly.

I had to call my mate, Lucy, to ask her what to do. I knew that she would watch it if worse came to worse. So, I called her and she was amused.

"Are you sure that it was this so called Samara called you?" Lucy was obviously not supporting me. After that whole incident SIX years ago, she never believed me.

"Luce, I don't who else it would be, unless it was a stocker."

"I highly doubt it was a stocker. It was probably Jay's sister outside, watching it too. Don't worry about it." Why was Lucy always optimistic when I could be DYING? "I'll se you in homeroom tomorrow. Bye..." she hung up and left an open line.

I couldn't sleep that night, knowing that I would have but a week to live out the rest of my life. Lucy would be no help; only adding drama to my life and I had to find Jay the next day to ask what I do for 6 days or until I can make a copy of the stupid tape.

I shouldn't be worrying this much; it was just a hoax right?

A/N: I know, I haven't updated in, like, FOREVER! I apologize for that. It's hard to get this story going. It might be a while before I update again. It's a toss-up. Let's review people's reviews!

hisdarkprincess – Thanx! Now, you have to update on E.B.S. That story is H.I.L.A.R.I.O.U.S! Everyone reading this story should really read hisdarkprincess' story Erik's Big Secret. It's awesome if you need a good laugh.

13BlacKAnGELs – I hope you liked this as much as you liked Samara's P.O.V. Thanx for the great review.

Meggie Grotto – No, I haven't read the book. I might have to do that. ) I think after watch a movie, I have the names secure BUT always look for an e-mail because, knowing me, I need help! Thanx.

monkaybrains127 – That's a devoted fan right there! Watching the movies EVERY day! I can't because I have to write this story. j/k I need to watch those movies. I know it took a while to get this chappie up but I hope it lives up to your standard.

A/N (again): I have a question for you reviewers. I have added people from a movie now, except for Jay (he's my youth pastor), Mary and Lucy are from a movie that Gerard Butler is in. I know a few might know coughcoughhisdarkprincesscoughcough excuse me, a few might know this movie but others may not. Review me if you think I should keep adding names from the movie.

'Till next time,

mrsgerrybutler13