Express

Sam was never one to express her feelings. Feelings were for the weak; she was strong, and therefore, should have no feelings. Or, at least, she shouldn't display them for the world to see like some daffodil.

Freddie challenged this though, and as they both got older, Sam found it harder and harder to contain her feelings around the boy.

It was hard to keep from grinning like a stupid schoolgirl after that first kiss on the fire escape.

It was hard to pretend that she didn't want to scream when Melanie went out with him.

It was hard not to feel upset when he called her a demon.

It was hard not to say anything when Carly asked her if she liked the kiss.

It was hard not to curl up in a ball after she saw him and Carly slow dancing.

It was hard to keep from bursting out in tears when Carly and Freddie dated, and even harder not to cheer when they broke up.

But most of all, it was hard to constantly say 'I hate you' when all she wanted to say was 'I love you.'