Here it is...Chapter 20. I'm sad i only have four chapters at the most left in this story, but dont worry, Sam is going to have another story for her. She did just start the school year and i have lots planned, but this chapter of her life is quickly coming to an end. I am stil writing and outline for her next story while i finish this one, but do not fear she will return. So please, if you like this story. Read, enjoy and REVIEW. In the next few chapters a lot is going to come out about Sam that no one knows. I left a few hints in this chap so lets see who can figure it out! Review Review Review!
Chapter 20-
Four hours later I grudgingly made my way towards the main gates of the academy and my waiting friends. The sun felt so good on my skin I just wanted to sit and bask in all its wonderful glory. I close my eyes and smiled taking a deep breath of crisp fall air. Unfortunately I didn't stop walking and ended up smacking into a tree falling flat on my butt.
I heard Christian's roaring laughter and blushed a little. "Been walking long?" he asked as he and Eddie walked over to me. I internally smiled at myself. I had a plan to get out of playing Barbie today. I looked at them with the best confused look I could muster. When Eddie offered me a hand I pulled away from him. "Who are you?" I asked quietly looking around. The look on his face was priceless. Neither of them knew what to think.
"Sam?" Eddie asked taking a step towards me.
I started to back away from him trying to show them I was scared. Who should win an Oscar for best acting…me? This was too much fun.
"I don't know who you are," I said. "You need to back away before I scream."
Eddie and Christian looked at me concern crossing their faces.
"Maybe we should get someone," Christian suggested.
At this point Lissa and Rose finally made their way to our little group.
"What's up with Sam?" Rose asked taking a bite off of her sugar coated doughnut.
"She tried to spar with a tree and the tree won," Christian said trying not to laugh.
I looked up at them with a blank face.
"I need to go now," I said trying to get up.
I felt a few hands pushing me down.
"Why are you pushing her down?" Lissa asked confused. "We actually do need to go…shopping, remember?"
"How could I forget?" Jeeze Christian was really on one today. He was in full sarcastic emo boy mode now.
"Sam is acting weird. She doesn't know who we are," Eddie informed the group. I could see I was really freaking him out.
"Could you please tell me where I am and where the closest bus stop is?" I asked trying to get up again. "I really need to get home."
"Sam, you are home," Lissa said sounding like a concerned mother.
At that moment Adrian walked up gave me a funny look and burst out in fits of laughter.
"Adrian," Lissa scolded.
"What?" he asked. "Looks like our Sam is up to something."
"I'm not up to anything," I informed him in the most polite voice I could. "I just want to go home."
I stood up, looked around and headed in the direction of the gates.
"I don't think so," Eddie said as Christian grabbed my arm. "You're not going anywhere."
"You can't keep me here," I said grabbing my arm back. "And if you touch me again, I'll scream."
"I'm going to get Dimitri," Rose said storming off
Oh crap, I thought. Time to end this game. "No!" I screamed
Everyone looked back at me. Adrian started laughing. "Shut it Adrian," I said storming off to sit by the SUV.
"Damn Sam, you should win some sort of award. You really had us going." Rose slugged my arm and took another bite of her sugar coated heart attack.
"I do not want to go shopping," I said crossing my arms over my chest. The rest of the group aside from Adrian just looked at me like I had grown two heads or something. Adrian just laughed and walked over sitting next to me. "Well Well, my little human friend. It seems that you are very talented in the arts."
"You have no idea," I said looking at the ground.
A few minutes later Guardian Petrov, Dimitri, Stan, and guardian Jenkins came walking towards us. "Wow," Dimitri said staring at us. "I cannot believe my eyes. Rose Hathaway is actually here on time."
"Actually," she said with a smirk. "I wasn't, you are late my dear mentor." She took a last bite of her doughnut and got up walking over to him. "What's the game plan, Comrade?"
Dimitri shook his head, exasperated. "Rose, you, Christian, Lissa, Guardian Petrov and myself with be in vehicle one. Sam, Eddie, Guardian Alto, Jenkins and Lord Ivashkov will be in vehicle two. Once we are at the mall we will stay in these groups only changing things up if needed." Rose, Eddie and I nodded and headed to our vehicles. I was crammed in the middle of Adrian and Eddie while Stan drove and Jenkins looked bored staring out the window.
About an hour into the trip Jenkins turned with a grin. Adrian and Eddie had been fighting over which Victoria Secrets model was the hottest. I was needless to say, was extremely uncomfortable. "So Sam," Jenkins said with a grin. "I bet you are looking forward to some shopping time."
"As much as getting bit by a Strigoi," I said as sweetly as I could with a smile.
Everyone started laughing and I just crossed my arms. "Well, looks like we have found Roses long lost twin," Jenkins said punching Stan's shoulder a little too hard. Our vehicle swerved and I found myself bashing heads with Eddie. "Owww…damn it." I rubbed my forehead. "Eddie, you okay."
"Yeah, you?"
"I should have kept up the amnesia bit and stayed at school."
"Come on Sam, this is going to be fun. I promise," Adrian said with an evil grin.
A moment later we were pulling off the highway. I looked around noticing that we were in the middle of nowhere. "Why are we stopping," Eddie asked.
"Because Jenkins decided to punch me we have to report. Stay put we will be right back."
"Sam?" Eddie asked.
"Yes Eddie?"
"Umm… I was wondering… if you were going to the homecoming dance with anyone."
"No, I'm not. I didn't even know there was one."
Adrian was looking at Eddie humor written all over his face. I was just waiting for some snide remark to come out of his evil little mouth.
"I was wondering if you would go with me."
I couldn't help it. My mouth dropped open. Why would he want to go with me? I mean, I'm Sam. I have never been asked to a dance before or out on a date for that matter. And there were much prettier girls than me he could ask. This must be a pity date.
"That's really nice Eddie, but I ummm…don't have a dress." I grinned internally with m way to keep him from feeling obligated from taking me.
"Well, that's why we are going to the mall my friend," Adrian said pulling out his credit card and waving it around. "This little baby needs to see some action and you are giving it the perfect opportunity to get the action it is dying to see." Adrian grinned and started cooing at his credit card. It was a little disturbing to say the least.
Eddie rolled his eyes and looked back at me grinning. "SO it's settled. You will be my date to homecoming."
"Sure Eddie, I'll be your date." I looked back out the window feeling like crap. "I'm going to homecoming as a pity date," I thought to myself.
Two hours later we made it to the mall. Rose and Lissa jumped out of the car and rushed over to me. "We have great news," Lissa squealed. Rose was jumping up and down like a two your old. "What?" I asked extremely scared. "We are staying overnight and tomorrow, we are going to the spa!"
"The what?" I asked
"The Spa. You know facials, pedicures, manicures, hair cutes, dye jobs, massages…the works," Lissa said.
"And, the best part," Rose gleamed. "No boys! They are going to go to the movie and laser tag or something."
"Laser tag, Movies?" I asked getting excited.
"No Sam, boys get that. We get spa day."
I frownd. "Why do I need to go to the spa?"
"Because every girl needs to go to the spa every now and again. Besides, we have spirit week coming up and you need to look your best," Lissa said grinning.
"Guys, I look my bets right now. No spa is going to be able to change me that much."
I groaned as they pulled my hand and literally started dragging me into the first store. This was going to be a long weekend.