Holidays were close and Sammy didn't have where to go because his dad got angry at him again. She hid when she saw Kat and Tara coming. They got into the room and rambled about traveling with their boyfriends. Kat was going to Indonesia and Tara was going home with Christian, she was dating now. None of them noticed that Sammy was not that enthusiastic about holidays. When they left, she got into the room.
''Hey…''
''Hey…''
''Are you packed?''
''What for? I am not going anywhere…''
''Yes you are… You are coming with me… I am home alone…''
''What?''
''Do you really want to stay at school?''
''No…''
''Good… Then, come with me…''
Her chafer came and took them to the house. Her parents left her a lot of money and entire house.
''What do you want to do first?''
''Practice our lifts. They are bad…''
''Abigail!''
''What?''
''It's holidays…''
''I know, but we need to practice…''
''How about we do it in the pool?''
''What?''
''Lifts… It's better to drop you in the water…''
''How about not dropping me?''
''I have to work on it…''
''Ok, five minutes… Get ready…''
She gave him instructions what to do and for two hours they practiced the lifts. After that time, Sammy couldn't feel his hands anymore.
''I need a minute… I can't feel my arms…''
''Oh… Sorry…''
''Abigail, what are you sorry for? We did a good work… And I only dropped you once…''
''Yes, we were good, but we must get better…''
''We will...Now, relax and have some fun…''
He started splashing and chasing her around the pool. He caught her and she started tickling him. And then they just kissed. It was something none of them expected. It was a peck at first but when he realized she didn't physically harm him or said anything, he kissed her again. Sammy Lieberman was her first kiss and it felt…good, liberating and new. Someone found her attractive…she was interesting to someone. Abigail was never the one to be interested in boys and boys never liked her. Only thing that got her attention and devotion was ballet, not a boy or anyone else…until Sammy… They broke the kiss when the air became an issue.
''I honestly hope they will find my body soon…''
''What?''
''Are you going to kill me?''
She smiled…
''Why would I?''
''I kissed you…''
''I think I kissed you back…''
''Oh, that changes things…''
She was surprised how afraid he was of her… Even after all this time. She moved away from him and started walking out of the pool.
''If you stop being that scared, we might do it again…''
''What?''
Abigail went into the house and took a shower. She had some funny glow about her and she felt… happy in a way… She got kissed for the first time and it didn't suck… It was not some random boy, but it was Sammy… Her clumsy partner… She liked kissing Sammy. They changed and met in the kitchen . Sammy was making dinner and Abigail promised she would at least try his food. She was surprised when she found a plate full of fruit on the table…
''Fruit?''
''You don't do carbs after three…''
She smiled…
''I could…sometimes…''
''Ok. But tonight, we eat this… Tomorrow… I will think of something else…''
''You are corrupting me Lieberman…''
''Just a little bit Armstrong….''
After dinner, they went for a walk and at one point they realized they were holding hands…
''What do you want for Christmas Lieberman?''
''Two days…''
''Two days?''
''Two days without you counting calories, tying your hair in that tight bun and forcing me to dance for unhuman hours…I wand two days with real you…''
Abigail lowered her gaze…
''You might not like her…''
''I am sure I will… We could go to the Luna park or something like that…''
''Luna park? Come on! It's lame…''
''Come on! Support my choice… Once…''
She started laughing at his serious face…
''So, let's try this…''
''Really?''
''Yes, Sammy… Let's go to the Luna park tomorrow and you will get your two days…''
He picked her up and started spinning her…
''It will me amazing…''
She smiled at him and kissed him. They stood on the side of the street kissing until someone wolf whistled from the car.
''Let's go back…''
They held hands until they got to Abigale's house and then went to her room to watch a movie. They were very clumsy in this and didn't know how to behave when they were together. He sat at one side of the bed and she on the other. As the movie was progressing, so were they towards one another. When the movie ended, they were asleep cuddled up to each other. Next morning they woke up with Abigail draped over his chest. He liked the feeling of her hair under his fingers. It was so silky and nice. He was falling for her pretty fast and he was scared to death. He didn't like anyone as much as he likes her. Abigale Armstrong was his biggest fear and source of happiness.
''Wake up! It's time for our day off to start…''
He felt her sture and when she opened her eyes, there was a moment before she moved…
''You are here?''
''Yes, you slept on top of me… I had nowhere to go…''
''Sorry…''
''It's ok… It was nice…''
She blushed a bit…
''So, what are we doing today Liberman?''
''You are taking a shower, I am taking one too. Then I am taking you out…''
''And breakfast?''
''Outside my lady…''
''I am scared…''
''Oh, put on a bathing suit too…''
And with that he left the room. She got ready and they left. He took her to his favorite place for breakfast and they sheared plate of waffles with chocolate and cream. She really enjoyed it and he could see that she felt a bit guilty after it.
''You didn't eat the entire thing… Just a half…Less than a half…''
''I know… I know…''
''Abigail… Two days…remember?''
''I do…Two days of freedom…''
''Yes!''
His phone beeped and it was Christian. He invited him to spend a day with his crew on the beach. They were hanging out and dancing. For a minute he was debating what to do and what will be smart thing to do and then he decided. He will take Abigail there and hope she could relax and dance for fun.
''Change of plan… You will have fun with this…''
They went to the meeting point and Christian was surprised to see Abigail as much as she was to see him.
''This is your idea of fun Lieberman?''
''Give it a chance…''
Christian was looking at them confused.
''How on Earth did you end up with her?''
''Watch it !''
''Abigail, please, don't do it…''
''Sammy…''
''Please…''
''Fine, I will not say a word… I'll be in the water…''
Abigail left him with her bag and clothes she took off. She walked away to the water and left two boys not knowing what to say…
''What just happened?''
''Abigail…''
''Dude, you said you were with your girl…and you come with her…''
Sammy didn't say anything…
''No… NO! NO! You and… ABIGAIL?''
''Shhhh…''
''Oh, that's so precious…''
''Keep it to yourself… She doesn't want anyone to know…''
''Ok…Ok….''
He placed their things where entire crew was and went to the water. Abigail was waiting for him and they had so much fun in the water. Christian looked from his spot and took some time to just study the pair. She was so relaxed and laughed and splashed, jumped on Sammy's back, tickled him, played with him and chased him all around. She even kissed him few times in front of all the people at the beach. That got Christian a bit confused. If she kisses him in public and looks so relaxed with him, why she wants to keep them a secret?
They got out of water and got to their towels. Sammy wanted something to eat, so he left Abigail alone with Christian.
''So, you and Sammy…?''
''Yes?''
''Why do you want to keep it a secret?''
Abigail looked at him like the answer was obvious…
''Have you seen what being in public did to all relationships? As soon as it gets out, all eyes are on you. I want us to be just us…Just me and him… Away from others who want to give their opinions and keep an eye on us.''
''Are you ashamed of him?''
''Would I be kissing him in front of all these people if I was ashamed? He is fun, sweet and very interesting person. I really like him.''
''Ok. Your secret is safe with me. I just wanted to know why…''
''And one more thing… I heard you talking to Lieberman about not having anywhere to go… You can come to my house…''
''What will Sammy say?''
''He will be happy, since he is staying with me…''
''Wow! Thanks… But why are you doing this?''
''You matter to him and he matters to me…''
She got off her towel and went to get some water. Sammy came back and sat by Christian who was looking at Abigail with a smile.
''What?''
''She is something, isn't she?''
Sammy smiled back at him…
''You have no idea…''
''She just said that I can crash with you…''
''WOW! Go Armstrong!''
Christian smiled.
''She really did it?''
''Yes…''
''I never imagined it…''
''You tell me… I believed she hates me…''
''Oh, she does… Most of the time… When she hates herself, she hates all of the people…''
They got down to their towels to get some sun. Abigail positioned herself by her boyfriend and linked their pinkies. They smiled at each other and Christian smiled at them. Christian finally understood better Abigail. She was just like them, but ten times more insecure.