Under Appreciated

Being pessimistic was Sam's thing, but right now he was too bummed to care. Ghost attacks, the people of Amity, school- it was all building up. Ready to crack under pressure like those bad iPhone screens.

Day in, day out; it was getting ridiculous. Eating up all his time just to spit him out again before he could even get some sleep. He was tired of it, sick of it.

And know one seemed to care.

Not that he wanted a lot of attention-no, he had enough of that already. He just wanted to get a thanks, some appreciation. Instead even his best friends didn't seem to realize how much he did for them and the city. Sometimes he wondered why he even tried.

Because it was his job. And so far, no one could beat him at it. So he had to keep on going.

Wait a minute, he didn't leave this room's lights off. And he was pretty certain that he finished all the meat from yesterday's lunch. Was the Lunch Lady in town again? Carefully, slowly, he withdrew his lipstick tazzer from his pocket, and flipped on the lights.

"SURPRISE!"

The whole town was here, wearing streamers and looking at him like he was the guest of honor. And it took a second to realized, he really was.

"Wha? H-how?"

"Well, you're glued to your PDA most of the time..."

"Hey!" Sam smirked and put a party hat over his berret. It beeped slightly before springing to life with lights, music, and a few cup holders. Sweet.

"But it really helps when you have a boyfriend who can turn things invisible at will." She smiled when Danny came over, grabbing her in an embrace

"Lovebirds" Tucker muttered, rolling his eyes as the two spent a quick second sucking each others face off. "But seriously, why?"

"What? You think we would forget all you've done?" Danny laughed, clasping him on the back. "Amity Park has been flourishing since you became mayor, my butt is eternally grateful from all those close calls, and most of all, you're the best friend a guy could ask for. So thanks bro," he smiled sincerely. "For everything"

"Thanks man," Tucker really meant it, but he couldn't help but tease his best buddy. " Don't start crying on me now, though. I know you worked hard on that speech, but it wasn't Oscar worthy."

"Aw, shut it. I see those glasses fogging up."

They all laughed, and just like that, all of his doubt went away. How could he be so gloomy with friends like these?

" By the way hotshot, I think I found your dream name is Jenny." He gave a devilish wink before dragging him along. "Come on. She's so excited to meet you, she's going haywire."

No idea what that meant, but he would find out soon enough.

In honor of PhannieMay. Can anyone guess the reference?

+quick edit for some obvious mistake+