Here we go, chapter 6. Sorry it took a little bit longer, I had no idea what I wanted to write this time

DISCLAIMER: I DO NOT OWN THE BREAKFAST CLUB OR ANY OF THE CHARACTERS. I ONLY OWN SAM, WHO IS A CHARACTER OF MY OWN CREATION

CHAPTER 6: AN UNFORGETABLE ANNIVERSARY

BENDER

I was currently heading back into Chicago with Allison to pick up my anniversary present for Sam. I received the call right before Claire and Brianna showed up, but forgot to go because Sam was dealing with stuff and I needed to be there for her. Allison eventually approached me on the 15th and forced me to go get it now. "Hey, Bender, what's on your mind?"

"What?"

"You are really quiet right now. Something is on your mind. You can tell me."

"You know John and Sam's sort-of-friend, Diana?"

"The really snotty girl who thinks she's all that?"

"Yeah, and that's putting it lightly."

"What about her?"

"Well, she found out about Sam and I dating and pretty much told all of her friends… the same friends as Sam's friends. It's been a few weeks since anything has happened, but Diana is holding a dangerous secret over Sam's head."

"Would they defend Sam?"

"In a heartbeat…Sam has been there for all of them when they needed her."

"So, if Diana chooses to reveal it to the school, these friends would back Sam and her choices."

"I guess so… I hope they would."

"You know who you should talk to? Rebecca, Sam's friend of like forever…Diana's only known her what? Three years? Sam has known her longer. Rebecca would definitely stand up for Sam and she doesn't even go to our school."

"That is true…"

"You have nothing to worry about, Bender." Truth is, I did have something to worry about…losing Sam because of Diana and her stupidity. Thankfully, the cab pulled to a stop in front of the Kay Jewelers and allowing us to get out. This personalized gift better be what I want and more. Allison and I entered the store and I approached a sales person. "Hello, I'm here to pick up a personalized gift."

"What's the name on the order?"

"Bender, John, I received a phone call a few weeks ago about it being ready. I couldn't make it out right then to pick it up. Do you still have it?" The sales person glared at me, giving me the look of disgust before walking away to find my order.

"Alright, sir, here is the charm. Let me know what you think." I opened the box and saw the perfect engraving on each half of the heart.

"It's perfect, she will definitely like it." I paid the rest of the money and Allison and I headed back home without a single word from each other. We separated at the school and I headed back to my house so I could hide the gift before Sam saw me and asked what it was. This anniversary was about to be perfect and nothing could ruin it.

The next week literally flew by. I spent every day with Sam, but the events at Rebecca's and after were bugging her. I knew they were because she would fake a smile and say everything was ok, but I know her better than that. She always gets like this when she is upset about something. Little did she know that I had plans for our anniversary that were certain to take her mind off things for at least a few hours.

Thursday night, the two of us were hanging out at her house and studying for a huge test…well she was studying for a huge test and I was watching her study intently while I attempted to draw a picture of her. I gave up after about three or four attempts of trying to capture her eyes. Throwing the last wad of paper in frustration, I caught her attention.

"What are you doing that has you so angry?"

"I'm not angry, I'm frustrated. I was trying to draw a picture of you while you study and I couldn't get your eyes right. I gave up because your eyes are too perfect to be drawn out on paper."

"You know, if we weren't dating, I would find that really corny." I crawled onto the bed next to her and snuck a kiss.

"It's corny and there are plenty more where that came from." She eventually abandoned her studying and I stroked her hair as she lay against my chest. "Hey, so I figured we'd kick off our anniversary a little bit early this year."

"Oh yeah, how so?" She sat up and faced me.

"By giving you your gift now just in case we don't see each other in the morning." I pulled the little jewelry box out of my jean jacket pocket and gave it to her. "Open it."

I watched with a smile on my face as she pulled the wrapping paper off and opened the box. The look on her face when she saw what was inside was better than the gift itself. She pulled out the half a heart and the chain. "I love it! And it has your name on it!"

"And the best part is that I have the other half with your name on it. I also had it placed on a chain long enough so that no one else has to know you have it."

"I love it, baby!"

"I'm glad you do, angel." After a few more hours together, I went home after promising to meet Sam in the morning in the closet.

I didn't get much sleep as my parents were screaming at each other again. I remember looking at the clock around 3 a.m. before they stopped and I fell asleep. Or attempted to…it was a restless sleep and a lot of worrying about what Sam was thinking. I got an hour or two of decent sleep and gave up around 6 a.m., deciding to get ready for school instead. After getting dressed and climbing out the window, I began the slow walk to school. I reached the corner as a car pulled up and stopped next to me. "Hey, Bender, want a ride?" I looked over and saw Andy Clark there in the driver's seat of his dad's car.

"Hey, Sporto, what are ya doing over here? Never thought you would be found over here."

"I had to pick something up from a friend of my dad's. I saw you walking and decided to act on the little bit of friendship that we have. Now, do you want a ride or not?"

"Sporto, I appreciate the thought, but what will your friends…"

"I don't care what my friends will think. You're my friend now and I won't take no for an answer. Get in the car and don't ask any questions." I ran around to the passenger and side and climbed in, Andy driving off towards the school.

"Has Sam said anything to you about the Diana situation? It's been a few weeks. Sam and Diana usually stare each other down at lunch, but don't say a thing." I asked Andy as he drove down the road.

"They don't need to. Diana's death glares are enough. I see everything that happens because we all sit at the same table during lunch. I'm surprised a fight hasn't broken out yet."

"Because they all fear Vernon and detention…" We both laughed at that as it was true. The conversation between us continued like we were friends for years as Andy parked the car and we walked into the school. We hung out by his locker and chatted about how I have detention this Saturday.

"What are you going to do to get under Vernon's skin this week?"

"I'm not sure; I'm slowly running out of tricks. Sam has convinced me to try and be nicer to him and that arguing with him is not doing me any good."

We were interrupted by the sound of screaming and someone running down the hallway. "You can't run Samantha! Everyone will know if you don't do what I say!" Sam ran right by us and into the janitors closet we always met in. I know her well enough to know that she goes there when she wants to talk to me or get away from reality for a little while.

"Come on, we gotta make she's okay!" Andy and I rushed to the closet and slowly opened the door and snuck in. "Sam, baby? What happened out there?"

"I don't want to talk right now. I really just want to be alone. Andy, drive me home? My dad is at work and I can't call him again."

"Yeah, I guess so. Come on; let's go talk to the office. Bender, coming over after school, I'm assuming?"

"You couldn't stop me if you tried. I'll see you later, baby. Everything will be ok, alright?" I brushed a strand of her blonde hair out of her face and pushed her chin up so I could see her eyes. Tears brimmed her green eyes and my heart ached for her. I didn't even know what was wrong, just that my girlfriend was hurting and I couldn't do anything to take it away.

Andy and Sam left me standing in the closet, alone and worrying about my angel. It was probably Diana who said something or did something to upset my girl and she wouldn't get away with it…not on my watch. I stormed out of the closet and to the area of the school where Diana would be with her posse.

They all watched me with judgmental stares as I walked up to them. "What do you want, freak? Last I checked, I don't socialize with people like you."

"You do when it involves my girlfriend!"

"You have the audacity to approach me and accuse me of hurting your girlfriend's feelings? I'm only doing what is right for this school and all of us!" She motioned to the girls around her as she said that.

"I'm surprised you know a word as big as audacity. And doing what is right for the school and you girls? What did Sam ever do to you?!"

Diana laughed that little evil laugh of hers and looked around at her friends. "Look at that girls, the bad boy actually has a heart. Too bad no one cares what he thinks or feels. Now you listen here. She made the decision to be with you and now that it's public, it's going to ruin her."

"You are a heartless, little…"

"John, it's no use arguing with her. Just leave it alone and let her wallow in her shallowness." Claire came up behind me and put her hand on my shoulder. "Don't say a word, Diana, to me about defending John." She grabbed my arm and pulled me away from the situation before disappearing to her class. I felt an extreme rush of anger at Diana and punched the locker next to me. She turned back around for a second when she heard the sound of metal connecting with my hand. "Hey, John, come find me at lunch. I'll tell you what happened this morning."

"Thanks, princess, I owe you." She turned on her heels and disappeared into the crowd of students. I couldn't see her red hair among the mass. She blended in with everyone and it made me realize how everyone is the same, regardless of social status. Diana was just too trapped in the mindset that she was better than everyone and any little thing that was a fault was seen as weakness.

The next few classes flew by and I didn't even pay attention to what the teacher was talking about. My mind was stuck on what happened this morning to make my angel so upset. I also was angry with Diana because I knew she has some hand in it. I didn't know the whole story and part of me hoped Claire wouldn't show up at lunch and I didn't have to know the story. At the same time, however, I wanted to know what hurt my angel so much that she had to leave school today.

When lunch rolled around, I headed towards the cafeteria in search of Claire. She happened to be right by the door when I walked in. She grabbed my wrist and pulled me off to the side. "Alright, princess, what the hell happened today? What did Diana do?"

"She gave Sam an ultimatum, either break up with you and hold onto her social standing or give up her spot as top dog and stay with you."

"That…" I couldn't even continue because it angered me that much. "Did she say anything to you about what she is going to do?"

"No she hasn't. She ran off and was looking for you. I heard she went home and Andy went with her."

"Today is supposed to be a happy day too."

"Why's that?"

"Today's our two year anniversary. I gave her a gift last night and had plans to cook this magnificent dinner for her. Diana had to go and ruin it."

"Just like she ruins everything?"

"Exactly. I feel like I should be with Sam, but I promised that I wouldn't skip any more school."

"Then go over afterwards. John, look, Sam is your girlfriend and no matter her decision, she deserves to have you there right by her side. My dad always told me that it's one thing when the guy is there during a happy moment, but it means the world when a guy is there during tough times. It shows he's not a coward that runs at the first sign of trouble."

"Wow, for a girl who a few weeks ago who was head over heels obsessed with me, you sure know what to say."

"Well, a few weeks ago, I didn't know Sam and you were together. Now that I know, I will back off. I should get back to my friends. I'll see you later, John."

"See you later, princess."

"Oh, John? "Claire called out my name and turned back around. "Take care of her, John. She's my best friend and I don't like seeing her get hurt."

"I already take care of her." Claire disappeared once again and life went on as usual, both of us going our separate ways, back to our separate lives. No matter what happened with Diana and Sam, the world would go on turning as if nothing happened.

Alright, another chapter in the books (ignore the pun). You know the drill, rate and review and all that jazz.