Disclaimer: I do not own Danny Phantom.

Warnings: see chapter 1.

A/N: Thanks for the reviews . Also, I forgot to warn you guys about them being OOC, but really a Dash and Sam pairing is going to have them OOC just to make it work . Please Review!

Falling Ch.2

The halls of Casper High were crowded with students chatting happily with each other about one thing or another. When a tall blonde boy turned the corner carrying the shaking form of the schools only Ultra recylo-vegetarian gothic girl, a shocked silence fell. Glancing at his peers as he passed, Dash found the looks on their faces rather amusing. Eye's protruding, jaws hanging down ridiculously far. He chose to ignore them as he continued on his way to the empty gymnasium.

Sam startled when she was set down on a hard cold surface. Glancing down at the cold metal of the bleachers she was placed upon she became confused. What the hell? How did I get here? She contemplated what had happened after she had blanked out, but everything was fuzzy.

A heavy hand landed on her shoulder, shaking her from her thoughts. Glancing up, deep purple eyes met with twin pools of blue. "Dash, Why did you-" A heavy sigh escaped him as he moved to sit next to her. "Are you ok? Maybe you should see the nurse and get a pass to go home." To say Sam was shocked would be the understatement of the century. She studied the boy in front of her with narrowed eyes, trying to figure out just why the hell he was being nice to her.

Maybe he's been possessed. Yes that has to be it! There's no way he would be nice to me otherwise. Hmmm I can't believe I hadn't noticed how much he's grown.

Sam unconsciously licked her lips while silently taking in Dash's form. Indeed he had grown these past two years. At 16 he now stood six feet tall with a lean muscled body and sun kissed skin. His golden locks had grown a bit over the years, giving it a shaggy effect that barley hung into his bright blue eyes. Yes even Sam had to admit that Dash had grown into a fine young man.

Sam herself had grown quite a bit as well. Long gone were her boyish narrow hips and flat chest. She now stood 5'7" and had a Curvy figure that could rival Paulina. Her hair hung down just past her shoulders, the silken strands looking almost purple in the light. Yes Sam was a very pretty girl, although she was the only one aware of the fact. Over the summer she had a massive growth spurt and had taken to wearing baggy black jeans and oversized long sleeved shirts to hide her new figure. She didn't want people to start liking her just for her looks, shallow people like that pissed her off.

Sam shook her head softly to clear it and glanced at Dash again. "Yes I think going home would be a good idea. Bye Dash." She got to her feet and made her way out of the gym. She had just passed through the door when a large tan hand grabbed her small pale one. "Wait, I'll walk you there." Sam nodded slowly and pulled her hand from his grasp.

The walk to the nurse's office was a quiet one. Much to Sam's surprise it was a comfortable silence, not at all awkward or tense like she imagined it would be. Once they reached the door she was once again surprised when Dash opened the door for her. She was confused by this kind, gentlemen that he had suddenly become. To be honest it worried her immensely.

He must be up to something. I better keep a close eye on him.

Sam tensed when she saw Danny and Tucker sitting on one of the cots in the room. When they turned and looked at her she unconsciously leaned back into Dash's chest. He tensed for a moment, but relaxed when he saw why she leaned into him. He sent Danny the coldest glare he could manage and laid a hand on Sam's shoulder. He pulled her beside him and called for the nurse.

Danny was livid. He couldn't believe Sam was letting Dash touch her. Tucker glanced at Danny with narrowed eyes and stood, quietly making his way to Sam to make sure she was ok. "Are you ok Sam?" She dropped her gaze to the floor, choosing not to respond. She was angry that Tucker hadn't helped her earlier at all.

"She doesn't want to talk to you so back off Foley." Dash glared full force and scared the poor boy half to death. Tucker, deciding he did not want to die today made his way back to Danny.

"What is it I can help you with Samantha?" Mrs. Johnston, the nurse asked with a sweet smile. She was a very short woman, standing about 5'4". She looked to be in her fifties, graying hair and slightly wrinkled skin a testament to her age.

"I'm not feeling so well, I think I should go home." Mrs. Johnston's brow creased with worry. "No worries dear, I'll just call your parents to come pick you up." Sam flinched at that. Her parents were gone on a trip to Japan for the next month. "Actually they are away on a trip. I can walk home."

Mrs. Johnston shook her head and frowned. "No, you need an escort home if you are sick enough to leave." She flinched at the look of sadness that crossed Sam's features. "Please I really need to get away from here for the rest of the day." Sam looked ready to burst into tears.

"I'll take her home. I'm done with classes for the day." Everyone turned to look at Dash. Sam decided that catching a ride from him was a hundred time better than dealing with Danny at the moment. She whispered her thanks and looked to the nurse expectantly. Mulling it over for a moment Mrs. Johnston decided to grant Sam's request and wrote a pass, signing her out of school for the day.

Dash smiled and walked ahead to open the door for her as they made their way out to the parking lot. When they approached a tall black truck, Sam was slightly surprised. She had pictured Dash owning a corvette of something of the sort. "This is it, here let me help you in." Dash unlocked and opened the passenger door and wrapped his hands around her slim waist. He lifted her into her seat with ease and closed her door for her. Once he climbed in and started the engine, he gave her a sheepish smile. "Sorry about that I have to get some side steps on this thing." Sam gave him a small nod of acknowledgement and turned to look out the window.

They stayed silent as they pulled out of the school parking lot and headed down one of the main roads in Amity Park.

Dash grinned when he spotted an ice cream shop with a drive-thru window. Turning into the drive-thru he began looking over the menu. "Hey Sam what kind do you want? It'll be my treat." She couldn't help but smile at the happy look on his face. "You pick for me ok." She wasn't hungry but she didn't want to seem rude by refusing his offer. He chuckled at that. "Right then you'll have the same as me."

An obnoxiously loud voice came over the intercom. "My I take ya order?"

"Let me get two Triple fudge brownie sundaes with extra hot fudge, whipped cream, and chocolate sprinkles." Sam looked wide eyed at Dash. Figures he would get the biggest thing on the damn menu.

"That'll be $12.32 at the window." They pulled up and he paid for their massive treats. When the women handed them the bag Dash was practically bouncing in excitement. Sam, finding this highly amusing asked Dash what his deal was. Giving her a sinfully sexy smirk he answered in a husky voice "I'm a chocoholic." Sam swallowed thickly.

My god he looks hot like that. "Oh?" she fidgeted in her seat and flushed slightly. He chuckled and handed her the bag of goodies.

"So how about telling me the way to your place?"

Flushing even brighter in embarrassment she mumbled out directions mentally dreading what was next.

This is going to be a long day.