What had she missed out on? How had everything changed so quickly?
On arriving home, Sam's parents immediately arranged for her to get back to school as soon as possible. For once, Sam hadn't argued. In fact, she couldn't wait to get back to, what now she would have to call, normality.
When she arrived back at school, however, everything was really not normal. The new principle had really let the school go crazy, and even though she had been expected to go back to the 14 year-olds' class, she found herself…back in her 'old' class. She was seemingly smart enough to keep up with the rest of them. So, life went on. When she walked into the classroom, a hush fell over the room. Blushing, Sam made her way to an empty seat next to Tucker.
"They've just realised you're female!" He said, laughing at her expression. Danny sat moodily behind them, in the darkest corner of the room. Sam hid behind her hair. It was so long now; it almost reached her waist, and fell glossily over one eye. She liked it; it meant that she could ignore people more easily. Dash and Kwan walked over, leaning on Sam's desk and posing.
"Hey Sam" Dash tried to make himself look tough and sexy at the same time. The overall effect was hilarious. Kwan mumbling a quick 'Hi' looked at his feet and blushed. Sam tucked her hair behind her ear. She wasn't quite sure how to react. She'd never had so many guys staring at her…well, not in the same way as they were now. She smiled to herself. Dash mistook it for a smile at him, and smiled back longingly. "Wanna come out with me tonight? I got my own car!" Sam laughed. Confused, Dash laughed with her.
"Sorry, Dash. We've got plans" Danny finally spoke, and stood up, grabbing Sam's hand. He pulled her out of the classroom. Tucker followed them. Sam was still laughing, until Danny swung her round to face him. His expression told her something was wrong.
"Danny?" His tensed face relaxed. He pulled her close. Even though they were both taller, Sam could tell they had both grown the same amount. Every bit of Danny's hug was in the right place. His shoulders were just below her chin, his arms were close round her upper back, and she could smell the soap on his skin.
"Ahh…I'm sorry, Sam. It's just…well, you know." Sam pulled back.
"No, I don't."
"Do I have to?"
"Yes!"
He looked down at her. Her violet eyes were full of worry and concern. His arms were at his sides, but they urged him to reach out and pull Sam close again. "Well, a lot has happened since you…since you were…since you were found."
"No. Duh." Sam looked herself up and down, as if to show him exactly how much had changed.
"And I just…I…"
"You just you what?"
"I don't want to…err…lose you again…I mean, me and Tucker…we don't want to lose you again." Danny blushed and looked at the floor. To his surprise, Sam threw herself at him, laughing.
"Stupid! You're not going to lose me!" She smiled. Eyes still glued to each other, Sam and Danny walked off down the corridor.
"Hey! Wait for me!" Tucker yelled, and followed them at a sprint. Out of breath, he leant on Danny and Sam. Both taller than him, they continued to smile at each other over his head. "So, Sam! What you got next?"
Sam looked away. "Erm…English…"
"Great! You're with Miss Young right?" Tucker grabbed her arm.
"Yeah…"
"Then you're in my class! See ya Danny!" Tucker pulled Sam down the once familiar corridors.
"Bye Sam! And…err Tucker!" Danny called after them.
When they arrived in Miss Young's class, Sam noticed that the class hadn't changed since she'd been away. Everyone from their last English class was in the same class…except…
"Liza!" Sam gasped.
"No, Tucker! Sam, my name is TUCKER. We've been through this before!" Tucker rolled his eyes.
"No…I mean, where is she? I haven't seen her yet-I wanted to thank her for finding me…" Sam lied tactfully.
"Sam-I think…oh man…I think this is something you need to talk about with…with Danny." Tucker's face twisted into a pained look.
"Why?"
"Just-talk to Danny about it."
Sam could tell there was more to this than Tucker was letting on…
Author's Note! – Hey readers! I just want to say thanks for all the nice comments and encouragement I've received so far! It's made me so…Haha. I can't find the words right now. Oh yeah! And please continue to put messages about what you want to happen or think is going to happen because that helps me get ideas and stuff-plus it tells me what my readers really want to hear…well, read. Thanks again!