Chapter 9 - Suggestions In A Box.
Janet and Sam walked into the hockey arena in their cheerleading outfits and waited for the games to begin.
"Are you ok?"
"Im fine. I just have a feeling that something's going to happen tonight"
"Good or Bad?"
Sam bit her lip and looked at Janet
"Bad"
The bell sounded and two teams of players came charging out.
"Here we go."
Sam tied her hair up and joined Janet in their positions.
"A kiss for luck babe?"
Graham wrapped his arms around Sam's waist.
"You don't need luck. You've won all your games so far."
"Id still like a kiss"
Sam gave Graham a quick peck and pulled away.
"Umm....i have to join the girls."
Sam walked up to the girls.
"Let's get this show on the road ladies."
They started to cheer. Anise watched as the broke into a little routine.
"Hi im Hathor."
Anise looked at the redhead sitting next to her.
"Anise. Do they always look so perfect?"
"Who?"
"The Cheerleaders."
"No one's perfect."
"She is"
Anise pointed at Sam who was laughing with the girls. Hathor laughed.
"What?"
"She's not as perfect as everyone thinks"
"What do you mean?"
"She developed an alcohol problem after her mother died. Just as she was kicking the habit, her boyfriend beat her up and she went back to drinking."
"Graham beat her up?"
"No. This physco called Jonas Hansen, he's in the air force."
"Players take your positions on the ice."
Anise watched as Jack took his position next to Graham. She blew him a kiss but he just ignored her.
"Dude you've got an admirer."
Graham smiled.
"Well, i don't admire her affection."
"I have no problem there. I know my girl loves me."
Graham and Jack both looked at Sam. Apothis went and stood next to Ferreti
"So Apothis how is it going with Ammunet?"
"Not well. She wont put out."
"Too bad"
"A guy has needs."
Kawalsky skated over to them.
"Hey what's the news?"
"Apothis ain't getting any."
"She's always using excuses like, I have a headache or it's getting late and my parents will be worried about me."
Kawalsky had a silent giggle going off in his head. Teal'c looked back at his mates.
"You guys less chat. The game's about to start."
The Sokar Devils looked The Starfleet Stars dead in the eye.
(Later On In The Game)
Sam watched as Graham and Jack raced each other to get the puck. She gritted her teeth as she watched them edge closer and closer together.
"Don't worry Sam. Daniel will you tell Sam there's nothing to worry about"
"Sam, Janet's right. This is how they play the game."
Sam nodded and looked at the clock.
'10 minutes to go. What could happen in 10 minutes?'
Sam's thoughts were broken by Graham going smack into the side of a wall. Sam chucked her pom-poms down and ran down.
"What happened?"
"Ask him!"
Sam looked at Jack.
"I lost my balance."
The coach bent over the wall.
"O'neill get you ass out there. You are now standing is as captain."
"Coach.."
"Simmons no argument. You wont be fit enough to play for atleast two games."
Graham put his face in his hands as the paramedics attended to his leg.
"Ah shit! Go easy."
Graham took one hand of his face and gripped Sam's hand.
"Will you come with me to hospital?"
Sam looked at Jack then back at Graham.
"Sure."
(Monday morning)
Sam walked into the classroom looking really tired.
"Hi Sam."
"Hey Teal'c"
Jack walked in behind Ferreti and instantly went over to Sam.
"You look tired"
"Yeah, i didn't get out of the hospital until 2am."
"How is Graham?"
"He's not aloud to do any sport for 3 weeks. He's having 2 days off school. No thanks to you."
Sam sat at her desk. Jack kneeled down beside her.
"Im sorry."
"Why did you do it? Don't you dare say that you lost your balance cause i have seen you guys play and i know you don't loose your balance easily."
"I was jealous. He was going on about how great things are between you and him and i knew he was doing it to wind me up."
Sam laughed.
"So you thought that gave you the right to take away his ability to play in the finals?"
"No, but..."
Mr.Hammond walked into the classroom.
"Alright class. Please take your seats."
Jack reluctantly went to his desk. Hammond brought out a box.
"As you all know Prom is just around the corner and we need to get a theme for this year. Place your suggestions in a box and one will be picked out Tomorrow."
Anise smiled and wrote her suggestion on a piece of paper and placed it in the box.
"First entry of the day."
"Just a little keen, that's all sir."
Anise went and sat back at her desk and looked at Sam and Jack.
"You done yours?"
Sam looked at Janet.
"Just finished."
"Can i look?"
Sam handed the piece of paper to Janet.
"That's sweet."
Janet handed her piece of paper to Sam.
"Yours is even better."
They both placed their idea's in a box and smiled.
(Drama)
"Well class we are going to be putting on a play in 5 months."
The class moaned out loud.
"It's going to be Shakespeare."
Teal'c put his hands in a prayer.
"Please not Romeo and Juliet, Please not Romeo and Juliet."
"And the teachers have decided that it is going to be Romeo and Juliet."
"Damn it!"
The teacher handed the scripts out around the room.
"Auditions will be held next week. Jack and Sam i expect you two to auditions for the parts of Romeo and Juliet."
Jack stopped scribbling on his pad.
"I've only been here 2 weeks."
"Yes, but i got in contact with your old drama teacher and he said you were a fantastic actor."
Jack blushed slightly as all the guys turned to look at him.
"But miss i have prom to arrange."
"Prom does not take 5 months to arrange Samantha."
Sam and Jack looked at each other.
"I take it i can expect you two to be at the auditions?"
"Yes miss"
"You betcha."
(After School)
"Are you sure you don't want a lift?"
Jack shook his head.
"Im sure. I feel like walking."
"People reckon it's going to rain."
"I'll be fine."
"Ok"
Teal'c walked off in the direction of his car. Jack waved as the car passed him and started to walk. He felt wet drops hit his head and nose.
"Raindrops keep falling on my head."
Jack continued to walk despite the rain. A suv pulled up on the side of the road and a door came open. Jack looked inside.
"Get in."
Jack took a moment to consider the offer.
"Going once"
"Hmm"
"Going twice."
Sam began to lean over.
"Gone"
Sam closed the door and started to drive. Jack ran after the suv.
"Wait!"
Sam stopped and Jack got in. Sam started to drive.
"I didn't know you could drive."
"You never asked."
Sam pressed her cd player to avoid conversation.
See the devil on the doorstep now (my oh my)
Telling everybody oh just how to live their lives Sliding down the information highway Buying in just like a bunch of fools Time is ticking and we can't go back (my oh my)
Sam started to sing.
What about the world today What about the place that we call home We've never been so many And we've never been so alone
"This is pretty good"
Sam ignored Jack and turned the volume up. Jack sighed and turned the volume down.
"So you'll give me a lift but you wont talk to me?"
"I felt bad leaving you walk in the rain."
"How thoughtful."
Sam turned the volume back up on her cd player.
You keep watching from your picket fence You keep talking but it makes no sense You say we're not responsible But we are, we are
Jack looked out the window.
"That's my house."
"I know."
You wash your hands and come out clean Fail to recognise the enemies within You say we're not responsible But we are, we
As Sam cut her engine the music stopped. Sam looked at Jack then out the window.
"Come in."
"I can't"
"Things can't remain this awkward Sam."
Anise walked out of Jack's house.
"You better go. You've got someone waiting for you."
Sam looked away as Jack debated whether or not to get out.
"Bye"
Jack got out and looked at Sam. He closed his eyes as the engine sounded and she took off. Sam looked back briefly but not long enough to be caught.
Lining up for the grand illusion No answers for no questions asked Lining up for the execution Without knowing why
Sam felt around for her drink but instead picked up something that felt like leather. She looked at what was in her hands. She recognised what she was holding.
'Jack's jacket.'
You keep watching from your picket fence You keep talking but it makes no sense You say we're not responsible But we are, we are
Janet and Sam walked into the hockey arena in their cheerleading outfits and waited for the games to begin.
"Are you ok?"
"Im fine. I just have a feeling that something's going to happen tonight"
"Good or Bad?"
Sam bit her lip and looked at Janet
"Bad"
The bell sounded and two teams of players came charging out.
"Here we go."
Sam tied her hair up and joined Janet in their positions.
"A kiss for luck babe?"
Graham wrapped his arms around Sam's waist.
"You don't need luck. You've won all your games so far."
"Id still like a kiss"
Sam gave Graham a quick peck and pulled away.
"Umm....i have to join the girls."
Sam walked up to the girls.
"Let's get this show on the road ladies."
They started to cheer. Anise watched as the broke into a little routine.
"Hi im Hathor."
Anise looked at the redhead sitting next to her.
"Anise. Do they always look so perfect?"
"Who?"
"The Cheerleaders."
"No one's perfect."
"She is"
Anise pointed at Sam who was laughing with the girls. Hathor laughed.
"What?"
"She's not as perfect as everyone thinks"
"What do you mean?"
"She developed an alcohol problem after her mother died. Just as she was kicking the habit, her boyfriend beat her up and she went back to drinking."
"Graham beat her up?"
"No. This physco called Jonas Hansen, he's in the air force."
"Players take your positions on the ice."
Anise watched as Jack took his position next to Graham. She blew him a kiss but he just ignored her.
"Dude you've got an admirer."
Graham smiled.
"Well, i don't admire her affection."
"I have no problem there. I know my girl loves me."
Graham and Jack both looked at Sam. Apothis went and stood next to Ferreti
"So Apothis how is it going with Ammunet?"
"Not well. She wont put out."
"Too bad"
"A guy has needs."
Kawalsky skated over to them.
"Hey what's the news?"
"Apothis ain't getting any."
"She's always using excuses like, I have a headache or it's getting late and my parents will be worried about me."
Kawalsky had a silent giggle going off in his head. Teal'c looked back at his mates.
"You guys less chat. The game's about to start."
The Sokar Devils looked The Starfleet Stars dead in the eye.
(Later On In The Game)
Sam watched as Graham and Jack raced each other to get the puck. She gritted her teeth as she watched them edge closer and closer together.
"Don't worry Sam. Daniel will you tell Sam there's nothing to worry about"
"Sam, Janet's right. This is how they play the game."
Sam nodded and looked at the clock.
'10 minutes to go. What could happen in 10 minutes?'
Sam's thoughts were broken by Graham going smack into the side of a wall. Sam chucked her pom-poms down and ran down.
"What happened?"
"Ask him!"
Sam looked at Jack.
"I lost my balance."
The coach bent over the wall.
"O'neill get you ass out there. You are now standing is as captain."
"Coach.."
"Simmons no argument. You wont be fit enough to play for atleast two games."
Graham put his face in his hands as the paramedics attended to his leg.
"Ah shit! Go easy."
Graham took one hand of his face and gripped Sam's hand.
"Will you come with me to hospital?"
Sam looked at Jack then back at Graham.
"Sure."
(Monday morning)
Sam walked into the classroom looking really tired.
"Hi Sam."
"Hey Teal'c"
Jack walked in behind Ferreti and instantly went over to Sam.
"You look tired"
"Yeah, i didn't get out of the hospital until 2am."
"How is Graham?"
"He's not aloud to do any sport for 3 weeks. He's having 2 days off school. No thanks to you."
Sam sat at her desk. Jack kneeled down beside her.
"Im sorry."
"Why did you do it? Don't you dare say that you lost your balance cause i have seen you guys play and i know you don't loose your balance easily."
"I was jealous. He was going on about how great things are between you and him and i knew he was doing it to wind me up."
Sam laughed.
"So you thought that gave you the right to take away his ability to play in the finals?"
"No, but..."
Mr.Hammond walked into the classroom.
"Alright class. Please take your seats."
Jack reluctantly went to his desk. Hammond brought out a box.
"As you all know Prom is just around the corner and we need to get a theme for this year. Place your suggestions in a box and one will be picked out Tomorrow."
Anise smiled and wrote her suggestion on a piece of paper and placed it in the box.
"First entry of the day."
"Just a little keen, that's all sir."
Anise went and sat back at her desk and looked at Sam and Jack.
"You done yours?"
Sam looked at Janet.
"Just finished."
"Can i look?"
Sam handed the piece of paper to Janet.
"That's sweet."
Janet handed her piece of paper to Sam.
"Yours is even better."
They both placed their idea's in a box and smiled.
(Drama)
"Well class we are going to be putting on a play in 5 months."
The class moaned out loud.
"It's going to be Shakespeare."
Teal'c put his hands in a prayer.
"Please not Romeo and Juliet, Please not Romeo and Juliet."
"And the teachers have decided that it is going to be Romeo and Juliet."
"Damn it!"
The teacher handed the scripts out around the room.
"Auditions will be held next week. Jack and Sam i expect you two to auditions for the parts of Romeo and Juliet."
Jack stopped scribbling on his pad.
"I've only been here 2 weeks."
"Yes, but i got in contact with your old drama teacher and he said you were a fantastic actor."
Jack blushed slightly as all the guys turned to look at him.
"But miss i have prom to arrange."
"Prom does not take 5 months to arrange Samantha."
Sam and Jack looked at each other.
"I take it i can expect you two to be at the auditions?"
"Yes miss"
"You betcha."
(After School)
"Are you sure you don't want a lift?"
Jack shook his head.
"Im sure. I feel like walking."
"People reckon it's going to rain."
"I'll be fine."
"Ok"
Teal'c walked off in the direction of his car. Jack waved as the car passed him and started to walk. He felt wet drops hit his head and nose.
"Raindrops keep falling on my head."
Jack continued to walk despite the rain. A suv pulled up on the side of the road and a door came open. Jack looked inside.
"Get in."
Jack took a moment to consider the offer.
"Going once"
"Hmm"
"Going twice."
Sam began to lean over.
"Gone"
Sam closed the door and started to drive. Jack ran after the suv.
"Wait!"
Sam stopped and Jack got in. Sam started to drive.
"I didn't know you could drive."
"You never asked."
Sam pressed her cd player to avoid conversation.
See the devil on the doorstep now (my oh my)
Telling everybody oh just how to live their lives Sliding down the information highway Buying in just like a bunch of fools Time is ticking and we can't go back (my oh my)
Sam started to sing.
What about the world today What about the place that we call home We've never been so many And we've never been so alone
"This is pretty good"
Sam ignored Jack and turned the volume up. Jack sighed and turned the volume down.
"So you'll give me a lift but you wont talk to me?"
"I felt bad leaving you walk in the rain."
"How thoughtful."
Sam turned the volume back up on her cd player.
You keep watching from your picket fence You keep talking but it makes no sense You say we're not responsible But we are, we are
Jack looked out the window.
"That's my house."
"I know."
You wash your hands and come out clean Fail to recognise the enemies within You say we're not responsible But we are, we
As Sam cut her engine the music stopped. Sam looked at Jack then out the window.
"Come in."
"I can't"
"Things can't remain this awkward Sam."
Anise walked out of Jack's house.
"You better go. You've got someone waiting for you."
Sam looked away as Jack debated whether or not to get out.
"Bye"
Jack got out and looked at Sam. He closed his eyes as the engine sounded and she took off. Sam looked back briefly but not long enough to be caught.
Lining up for the grand illusion No answers for no questions asked Lining up for the execution Without knowing why
Sam felt around for her drink but instead picked up something that felt like leather. She looked at what was in her hands. She recognised what she was holding.
'Jack's jacket.'
You keep watching from your picket fence You keep talking but it makes no sense You say we're not responsible But we are, we are