1 Sammy Girl Chapter 4

As soon as Sam heard Jake's voice she raced over to see why he was here. "Jake why are you here?" she asked trying to keep her voice calm.

" My mom sent me back and said I had to stay here, whether you want me to or not. But what I want to know is why he" Jake nodded his head toward Darrell, "Doing here"

" Darrell is here because he is waiting for a ride because his car won't start. I asked him to stay for dinner and he agreed. It is also none of your business why he is here!"

Just then, Darrell's ride pulled up and he just walked out the door and left. Unfortunately, Jake wasn't done yelling at Sam and Sam was getting tired of it so she just sat down in the living room and started playing with her cat. Jake kept going on and on about how unresponsible she was and how she should be glad he was there and her dad wasn't. Finally he realized that she wasn't listening anymore and he stopped.

The rest of the weekend they either argued or ignored each other. Sam was still mad at Jake and Jake was mad at Darrell.

Neither knew that Darrell was mad at himself and had tried calling but chickened out and ended up calling Jen. Jen had been surprised to hear from him but had listened carefully. "Jen, can you keep a secret?" he had asked and was relieved when she said yeah. "I have to tell you this because I can't tell Jake or Sam. Jen, I am still in love with Sam! I don't know what to do and now Sam and Jake hate me for last night, but I can't stop my feelings," he stopped and hung up, leaving Jen utterly confused.

Back at Riverbend Ranch, Jake ly on the bed thinking, as Sam had already gone up to her room.

I have no clue why I am so mad at Darrell, I mean he can date who he wants. Its not like I even like Sam as more than a friend.

You don't? the other part of him asked

Of course, I don't! I have known her since like ever! It would just be way too weird to date her. And what would the people at school say? Especially Rachel?

So you really do like? Why else would you be thinking like that? Why else would you think about what other people would think if you didn't really like?

No! I don't like her! At least not like THAT! Ok well maybe I sort of like her! I can't believe I am talking to myself! This is stupid! The longer Jake thought about it, the more confused he became.

Quite upset, Sam had decided that she needed time alone to think so she went upstairs and locked herself in her room. Do I really like Darrell? Or I am I just faking it? If Jake asked me out what would I say? Thats crazy, she countered herself, he will never ask me out because he doesn't really like me. Or does he? The more she thought about it, the more confused she became. Finally, she just fell asleep.

The next morning Jake's mom called and said he needed to come home for a while, so Sam had they house to her self for most of the day. During that time many things happened.

It was almost ten when Sam heard on knock on the door and opened. Standing on the porch was a VERY tired looking Darrell.

"Sam...uh..Hi" he said.