Danny was stranded at the dance. Paulina had insisted they come early and then ditched him to hang off Henry's shoulder. Danny groaned inwardly as he realized how right Sam was about Paulina.

Danny examined Henry's face. He looked faintly disgusted by Paulina's antics. As Danny watched Henry pushed Paulina's hand off his shoulder. Henry was waiting for Sam. His face brightened as he turned owards the door.

Danny turned to the door too. He felt his mouth go dry.

In the doorway stood stand. She looked shy and very appealing. Sam's strapless dress had three layers of black sequined strips of fabric along the bottom. Otherwise the silky material of the dress clung to her slight frame. An amethyst pendent hung right below her collarbone, bringing out her eyes. Emma had allowed her one comfort though. As out of place they looked right then, Danny was comforted to see the big black combat boots.

Henry smiled and ran up to kiss his date on the cheek. She smiled at him and visibly relaxed a little. Henry pulled Sam onto the dance floor to dance to a slow song. She smiled and leaned against him as they danced.

Watching this, Danny completely pulverized the paper cup he had been holding in his hand.

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Henry, Sam, Tucker and Emma stood near the punch bowl, talking. Danny had turned himself invisible, listening in on the conversation.

Sam turned to Emma. "I must admit, this is a pretty cool dress."

Emma put a hand to her forehead. "You doubted me?" Tucker laughed.

Tucker turned to the group. "You guys excited about the play?"

Henry turned to him. "Yeah. I can't believe Lancer put you in charge of the lighting. That's so cool."

Danny thought. Tucker's in control of the lights! Why didn't he tell me. Maybe bedause you dumped dye on him. That wasn't my fault! I didn't know! Yeah, but you never told them that. Aw, crud.

Sam turned to Henry. "Go and dance with Molly."

Henry said. "OK. I'm glad that we're still friends Sam. Good luck with your guy." He ran off.

Fireworks were going off in Danny's head. They're not going out anymore? They're not going out anymore!

Sam immeadiately turned her head and stared in Danny's direction. He heard Danny was listening. Shoot. He started as he realized he could hear her thoughts too. Cool.

She turned to Tucker and Emma. "Hey, why don't you guys dance?"

They both were clearly itching to get back on the dance floor. "But what about you?"

She smiled. "I'll be fine. I've got more company than you would think."

Tucker and Emma walked off. Sam turned to Danny, who was still invisible. "I know you're there. Meet me in the hallway in a second."

Sam walked out of the room. Danny phased through the wall and turned back to Danny Fenton.

"Why were you listening to us?" Sam demanded.

"Maybe I was curious. Why didn't you tell me you broke up with Henry?" He shot back.

Sam's hands were balled into fists. "Why do you care?"

She had him there. "Hey, you told Tucker and Emma didn't you? I'm your friend, too."

Sam snorted. "Friends don't turn friends green. I'm not sure if you fit into that category anymore."

Danny glared. "Why are you such a jerk? Why can't you leave me alone?"

That did it. "Arrrrgh! I hate this town! I hate this school!" As both of them were caught up on Sam's words a black mist started to fill the hallway. "And most of all, I hate yo-" She stopped as she saw the rising smoke, her red face going pale.

Abomina stood inn front of her. She was smiling and looked eager. "Say it!" She commanded.

"What?"

"Say it! Say you hate the halfa! Oh, I love hatred!"

Sam glared at her. "No."

Abomina's black eyes narrowed. "Insolent human!" She grabbed Sam by her waist and flew them both through the ceiling.

Danny changed to Danny Phantom mode and followed them. "Sam!" He whirled around through the air but didn't see either of them. "SAM!"