A/N First of all thanks to all who reviewed! I'm so glad that many of you enjoy my story! I hope to receive more comments! Second, to all of you who wished that Paulina will get hurt, then your wish shall come true! takes a magic wand and sways it Yes, in this chapter which many of you have waited a day, Paulina will get hurt and Sam will make her change! Well...let's read!

True To Your Heart

Chapter 4- A Fortunate Incident

Act 1: Paulina's Accident

All the students gathered in the auditorium, filling the large hall with murmuring and whispers that echoed from wall to wall. Mr. Lancer stood on top of the stage. He cleared his throat trying to get the attention of the students but they ignored him. "Quiet" he ordered but no one listened to him. "I said QUIET!" he bellowed, now catching eye contact from all of the students. "Now that I have your attention, we will rehearse the part when Romeo dies and Juliet must give him his dramatic kiss"

All the students gasped from the announcement especially Sam. "What! Mr. Lancer, shouldn't we start from the beginning of the play before starting from the end?" she questioned standing up from her seat.

"Ms. Manson I'm aware of that however I want to make sure that Danny and Paulina are comfortable with one another on this part"

Paulina gave a loud laughter. "Oh, we sure are comfortable with one another" she announced, hugging Danny's arm who sat next to her. Danny took in a large gulp that was hard for him to swallow. Last night, he couldn't get enough sleep. He felt like throwing up for some reason and all that was in his mind was Sam. All he needed right now was to be alone and think without anyone hugging on to him all the time.

"Well Paulina Danny get on the stage and try out your costumes that Jazz made" Mr. Lancer pointed to his left where Jazz came out and presented the costumes. She showed off Juliet's dress, where she heard many pleasing comments and then took out Romeo's costume. His costume was a red suit with a golden collar with a matching vest and white pants.

Sam was astonished by the costume. She imagined Danny wearing such a hot attire that it made her sweat. "Wow, Danny will definitely look hot in that" she giggled to herself.

The two walked up the stage while Jazz awaited to give them their costumes. Paulina couldn't wait to try out her dress so she snatched it from Jazz, eager to wear it and show it off to others.

"Ummm I also bough sandals to match the dress but-" Jazz began showing the beautiful pink sandals with diamonds as the designs. Paulina's eyes sparkled with delight. Her eyes shimmered looking at the glistening jewels. Paulina grabbed the sandals from Jazz's grasp and hugged them admiringly.

"But I think the sandals are too large in size. It was the only size left so I brought them to see what your actual size is so I can get a refund" Jazz admitted.

Paulina rolled her eyes. "These sandals could fit because my lovely feet fit ALL sizes" Paulina argued. "So I'm keeping them" she snorted.

"Fine whatever" Jazz snapped and walked to Danny. "It's good that you like Sam over her" Jazz scuffed and went off the stage. Danny and Paulina went to their dressing room fitting into their new costumes. While Danny was trying on his costume he felt a chill go down his spine.

"Oh no, I know this feeling" he shivered. "Could it be a ghost?"

"Danny!" Paulina called out making him lose thought. Danny peeked out of his dressing room and observed Paulina as she turned swiftly around showing off her gown. She looked so radiant as her hair danced around with her movement. The dress did match with her but somehow pink wasn't a good match for Paulina. Her attitude was just too different.

"Well what do you think Romeo?" Paulina seductively asked. "I know that these sandals are a little too big but I can manage"

Danny sighed in concern. Sure Paulina looked hot wearing the dress but somehow she just wasn't attracting as he thought. "You look good" he spoke.

"Great" Pauline blushed and rushed to the stage. "Better hurry, I can't wait for my kiss!" she scooted over to the stage persisting to walk straight as her legs wobbled uneasily.

Danny casted his head down. "Oh great, now I have to kiss her. Might as well bring a bucket just in case I puke" he whispered sarcastically.

Danny changed into his outfit and entered the stage. Suddenly all the lights aimed at him blinding his sight. All the audience gasped in awe. He looked so handsome and attractive with his black hair swaying with his every movement. His red suit perfectly matched with him. Sam's eyes widened in awe as she looked at Danny. It seemed like a dream, her dream. Sam would dream every night that Danny would wear his hot outfit and walk on stage to the one he loves and she always expected that girl to be herself but instead it was Paulina. "Why did it have to be her?" she grumbled under her breath.

Danny walked slowly over the stage near Paulina. "All right, I trust that both of you memorized your lines" Mr. Lancer said. "Now, we begin at the scene where the two lovers are at their end"

The two prepared in their position. Danny lying unconscious on the floor while Paulina stood over him, laying on her knees and took his head and laid it close to hers as her face became closer and closer while everyone watched anxiously. Sam closed her eyes, afraid to look at what will happen right before her eyes. She tried to look away, frightened that she might brake into tears. Suddenly Danny felt a cold chill run through his spine and a blue aura came from within his mouth. He knew this feeling. A ghost had appeared and it was time for him to transform into Danny Phantom. "Just in time" he snickered to himself. He opened his eyes before Paulina could kiss him. Suddenly the ground started to shake, and the tiles began to crumble into pieces, as the stage platform ripped apart. From out of nowhere a giant monster came from beneath the ground. It had a bright green aura surrounding its gooey like substance covering its body. It had 4 tentacles waving around in a swaying motion. It only had one eye that glared down at Danny. It roared loudly causing a great commotion. Everyone started to run away with panic and stress except or Sam and Tucker who stayed by Danny's side.

"Holy Mary mother of Jesus wife of Joseph" Mr. Lancer quickly spoke. "Is it the end of the world?" he cried with agony and fainted from panic.

Like any other person, Paulina tried to run away to safety however the sandals were to loose causing her to lose her balance and by a unfortunate luck, Paulina tripped twisting her ankle. The ghost aimed for her, slamming its tentacles on the stage, causing a great impact that it sent Paulina flying off slamming her back against the wall. Her eyes struggled to keep open, until she fell crashing her head against the hard cement. She winced in pain, trying to with hold her tears but gave out a cry of pain that ran through her whole body. She held her head tightly trying to ease the pain but it remained fatal for her body ached so much.

"Paulina!" Danny cried in concern. He glared at the ghost.

Sam looked at how Danny was so concerned over Paulina. She trembled to think that Danny cared so much for Paulina. Could he really like her that much?

"Tucker, Sam get everyone to safety!" Danny ordered. He turned his attention to the green blob in front of him. "Cause I have some ghost hunting to do" he smirked.

Sam and Tucker nodded in reply and hurried to care for the unconscious Paulina. Tucker carried her on his back along with the fallen Mr. Lancer and raced out of the auditorium while Sam looked back at Danny, with her worried eyes.

"Sam what are you waiting for?" Danny shouted. "Get out of here!"

"No! I won't leave!" Sam protested.

"Don't be stupid Sam!"

"You're the stupid one!" Sam snapped. "Do you even have the Fenten Thermos?" she pointed to the white and silver thermos she held in her grasp.

"Oh" Danny giggled nervously. "Right, uhh thanks Sam"

Sam threw the thermos at Danny and started for the exit. "Hey Danny" she called. "Be careful" she smiled before she left.

Danny watched Sam run to safety and looked around to make sure no one was there. "I'm going ghost!" he yelled. A bright light surrounded his body forming two rings that circulated around him changing his original wardrobe into a black and silver attire. His black hair change into silver and his blue eyes changed to bright green. He transformed into Danny Phantom. Danny flew upward the green blob and charged forward knocking a punch at the monster, causing it to thrive backwards from the great impact of Danny's punch. The ferocious ghost growled in anger. It stretched out its tentacles grabbing Danny by the foot and swung him across the room throwing him against the wall, however Danny managed to land on his feet, taking in the impact from the landing. He flew forward, aiming straight for the ghost and threw blue whirls of energy blasting the ghost away. Taking the advantage, Danny opened the Fenten Thermos and it sucked in the large ghost. Danny immediately closed it, and flew to the ground, changing back to human form. He gave a tiresome sigh and fell down to his knees. His eyes glanced from wall to wall of the room, observing its condition. Everything was a mess. The stage was a wreck. Deep inside, Danny knew that it was his fault all this happened. If he sensed that a ghost was present earlier.

Act 2: Visiting Paulina at the Hospital

The doctor came out of the medical room. He walked over to where Mr. Lancer, Danny, Sam and Tucker sat.

"Well doctor, how is she?" Mr. Lancer asked in concern.

The doctor gave a reassuring sigh. "Paulina just suffered from a head concoction-she landed very hard on her head so we need to give x-rays however, she's fully awake and is still in tact with her memories. Her ankle is in good condition, nothing swollen, but we need to keep her here for a while so she could rest"

"How long?" Danny questioned.

"Well, we still need to test how she's doing so probably about a month perhaps" the doctor answered.
Danny turned his head away in disappointment. Sam saw how Danny felt so guilty inside and how he was tearing apart inside. She came over to comfort Danny, and held his hand. "Hey, don't blame yourself" Sam beckoned.

"Yeah, Danny. It was an accident, so it's not your fault man" Tucker assured him.

"Yes it is" Danny mumbled. He clenched his hands together. "I sensed a ghost...but I was distracted by Paulina. I should never lose my focus like that and since I did, Paulina got hurt"

"You may go see her now" the doctor reminded. Mr. Lancer nodded his head in reply and looked at the kids signaling for them to follow him. Sam and Tucker looked at Danny with sympathy and held him close by their side as they walked to Paulina's room. They slowly opened the door, being cautious not to disturb her. Paulina laid on her bed with her leg covered in a cast and her head tightly bandaged. Her cheeks were bruised, and she had bandages covering some wounds. She looked so helpless and weak. Over nest to her, the dress was hung on a hanger inside a closet. Paulina heard the door open, and her eyes moved to where she heard the sound for she even couldn't move her head.

Mr. Lancer walked slowly towards Paulina, gulping nervously as he looked at her pale condition. "Paulina, how are you feeling?"

Paulina groaned in pain. "I'm laying on a bed covered in bandages, what do you think?" she scowled under her breath. Her voice was raspy and hoarse.

Sam twitched her mouth annoyingly. "If she still has her nasty attitude then she must be better" she pondered to herself.

Paulina glanced forward and caught sight of Danny. "Danny?" she called. "Please come near me" she gestured sweetly. Danny walked over to her and laid on his knees so he could be eye level with her.

"Paulina?" he asked in concern.

"Is the play canceled?" Paulina questioned hoping that it was.

Mr. Lancer shook his head. "No. The principal called for the auditorium to be re-constructed so we will still have the play, however it's postponed 6 weeks from now so that give us enough time to practice"

"What! And how long am I here for?" Paulina demanded to know.

"A month. They still need to give you x-rays so they make sure you're fully recovered" Danny responded.

"B-b-b-b-but" Paulina stuttered. "Who will play Juliet?" she gasped.

Mr. Lancer gazed at Sam. "I was planning that Ms. Manson will do the part"

Danny's eyes widened in surprise. "What!" Paulina yelled in revolt. She coughed under her breath from the stress.

Sam was surprised as well from the announcement. "But why me?" she questioned her ability.

"Yeah why her?" Paulina grumbled.

"Because, I assigned her to memorize the lines just in case someone forgot it during the play and since she knows Juliet's lines, then she's great for the part.

Paulina glared at Sam. "Why her of all people! I read the play myself, and it says that Juliet is beautiful and Sam is nothing compared to that! She's just a Gothic freak!" Paulina scuffed.

Sam's mouth opened wide in shock. Her eyes raged furiously and started walking towards Paulina ready to punch her face.

Danny blocked Sam's path. "Sam, please don't!" he begged.

Mr. Lancer also butted in. "Ms. Manson please control yourself! Paulina isn't in great condition right now and all she needs is rest" Mr. Lancer beckoned stopping Sam from her tracks.

"I'm so tired of her dissing me like that! You just let her get away with it, and act like she doesn't hurt anyone's feelings, but you have no idea what she just said made me feel!" Sam argued. Tears rolled down her cheeks. She looked at Danny. "I'm your best friend but you let some girl you hardly know say that to me all because you like her! I was right-you ARE a jerk! Some friend you are!" she snarled and raced out of the room.

'Wait...I-I-you're wrong" Danny stuttered trying to explain himself. He tried to think of what to say but nothing he said was helping.

"Ugh" Paulina scowled. "All I said was the truth"

"Shut up!" Tucker shouted and ran after Sam.

Mr. Lancer looked at Paulina. "Once you come back to school, you will receive immediate detention"

Act 3: Sam's Makeover

Tucker ran after Sam, party out of breathe. "Sam!" he called. "Come back!"

Sam paid no attention and kept running. She caught the bus and went inside. The bus raced across the street, leaving Tucker behind.

"Wait!" he shouted but the roaring engines of the bus out heard Tucker's voice so the driver didn't hear him.

Sam went immediately home, racing upstairs to the bathroom. She slammed the door behind her and locked it. She fell on her knees, sobbing quietly. Suddenly thoughts raced inside her head. The times that she and Danny spent together. The days that she would always see him, and know that he was with her made her happy enough. Deep inside her heart, she couldn't bring herself to admit her true feelings, because she thought that Danny only saw her as his friend, nothing more and he always used to talk so much about Paulina that she gave up hope of ever being with him. She always thought what Danny saw in Paulina. True, she dressed nicely and did have a nice body, but her attitude was nasty. Sam looked up and walked over to the mirror. She looked at her tied black hair, her purple lip gloss, and her black shirt with the green skeleton embodied in it with her matching long green skirt and high black boots. She couldn't help it, she was Gothic, and she liked it. Being different and all made her feel unique, but somehow whenever she with Danny, it made her feel so uncomfortable. Her violet eyes were soar from crying. "May be Paulina is right, I AM unattractive" Sam thought. She closed her eyes in disappointment but then something came up. "No! I'll prove her wrong" she shouted. "I'll prove all of them wrong. I will prove them that I'm perfect for the part of Juliet" she remarked. Sam ran to her room and took out her piggy bank. In it she had 100 dollars saved up, so she took it and left the house.

She went straight for the mall. She stood in front of it breathing heavily a little nervous but she had made up her mind that she would prove them wrong. She went inside, and looked for clothes. She found sparkly skeleton earrings and she longed to buy them but she stopped herself. "No! Focus on girlie clothing!" she told herself and passed the jewelry. Her eyes caught a very short white skirt, with a slit on the right side, paired with a purple tank top that was short on the waist revealing her stomach. Sam stuck out her tongue in disgust. "I never liked short skirts," she pondered, "but I need to do this" She took the clothes and scanned for sandals. She found black high heels that had long strips reaching up to her leg. It need to be tied that way. Sam looked at it awkwardly, confused whether she would buy it or not. "Well," she said, "I like black" and decided to buy it. Then she went to the beauty store. There she bought make up, lip gloss, and some mousse for her hair and left after paying and went home anxious to test her new look.

Sam went upstairs to her room and locked the door. She took out her belongings, and immediately tried it on. Then, untied her pony tail, with her long black hair scattered messily. Sam took the mousse and placed it on her hair, took the hair straightener and straightened her hair. She combed it, until it was perfect. Then, Sam took out her make up. She pulled her eye lashes which was very painful. Then she shaved her legs. She took out the light purple eye shadow and did her eye brows with the black eye liner, with the pink lip gloss. Finally, undressed her clothing, took the purple tank top and wore it with the very short white skirt. Then she took out her boots and wore the sandals. For the finishing touch, she looked at the mirror. Her violet eyes widened in awe. She looked so different, however she liked the new look. Her lips were shiny. Her stomach was flat giving her a very fine shape with her perfect shaped legs. Her hair was long, black but shiny as the light reflected upon it giving its bright color. She turned around admiring her beauty. "Now let's see what Danny thinks about this" she smiled.

To be continued.

A/N So do you like Sam's new look, and what do you think Danny will say? Only one way to find out, keep on reading! Don't forget to review!