A/N: No excuses this time...go ahead and throw those rotten tomatos at me =/

Sam danced nervously at the bus stop. Her dad decided it was time to get back to a semi-normal routine, sadly that meant taking the bus again. At least she wouldn't have to take it home since she had to go straight to set after school…not that that was actually any better. Sam jumped as someone honked the horn at her and screeched to a stop. Jake rolled down his window and smiled at her.

"Want a lift?" He asked. Sam gazed down the road but didn't see the bus…Jen was certainly going to be angry at her again.

"Looks like you got a full truck there," Sam said smiling and waving at Quinn and Darrel.

"Darrel can walk…I don't even know why he's with us anyway," Quinn teased earning a punch from Darrel.

"Dude I already told you my transmission went and dad won't let me take his car!"

"And you wonder why?" Jake asked mockingly.

"Shut up. Besides you can sit on my lap Darlin' I don't mind," he winked at her and she laughed, Jake didn't find it funny though.

"Fine with me. But if you try to cop a feel I'll tie you to the bumper and drag you along behind us."

Darrel held up his hands in mock surrender as she climbed in. "You got it. No boob grazing or butt pinching I guarantee it, this face is too pretty to be dragged around."

Sam snorted and tossed her bag on Quinn's lap he grunted and she smiled apologetically.

Sam launched herself out of the truck as soon as Jake had put it in park. Apparently Darrel's guarantee did not include tickling…now her ribs felt a little bruised. Quinn pushed Darrel out behind her and handed her bag over.

"I'll see you guys later, I have a meeting with the principle!" Darrel announced brushing himself off.

"Gosh Darrel, what you do this time?"

"I swear I'm innocent! I think she just got the hots for me…not that I blame her I mean…ow!"

Sam slapped him and he made his retreat quickly drag Quinn with him.

"Nice work," Jake complimented giving her a quick hug from behind. Sam looked at him quizzical as he released her quickly. "Don't want to start a riot, everyone watches you now Sam."

She frowned and nodded. "Yeah I guess you're right."

"I'm always right."

Sam rolled her eyes. "Jake that is the woman's line…not that man's. Not to mention a total lie."

"Or is it?" He contradicted.

"Don't try to confuse me Jake Ely!"

"Samantha Anne!"

Sam turned to see Jen barreling towards her knocking a poor freshman over who was in her path. Jake began singing the Jaws tune, she glared at him but he only smiled.

"Where are earth have you been? I thought you were going to ride the bus? I thought that someone had kidnapped you maybe…oh, it's Ely he probably did kidnap you."

"Good morning to you too Kentworthy," Jake muttered sarcastically not entirely appreciating her company.

"Jake saw me at the bus stop and offered me a ride…sorry but it beats the bus," Sam sighed at her friends never ending glares. "You can come with me today; will that make up for it?"

Jen's faced lit up as she shoved Jake out of the way to give Sam a hug. "Would it! Are you sure it's alright though? I don't want to get you in trouble! But oh, will Gabe be there?" Jen babbled on leading Jake into complete aggravation…Gabe's name being brought up not helping.

"I'll see you later Sam," Jake said interrupting Jen. He started walking off but Sam grabbed his arm to stop him.

"Wait!" She stepped a little closer so she wouldn't be heard by people around her. "Will you come to? I mean…if you want to."

"I don't think Jen will appreciate that."

"Trust me she'll be to busy drooling over Gabe or talking to Cammie to notice…please?"

He sighed as Sam gave her the best puppy dog eyes she could muster. Finally he smiled and nodded. "As if I can say no."

Sam smiled with a huge urge to hug him but waved instead as he walked away. Jen skipped up and linked her arm through Sam's.

"You know if that boy keeps taking up my Sam time there's going to be a problem." Jen said with a slight pout. Sam just laughed and hugged her reassuringly.

"Don't worry, no one can take away my Jen time."

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"Sam get your skinny arse in here! I only have like fifteen minutes to get you into hair and makeup!" Cammie yelled dragging her up the stairs to her trailer. Sam yelped and waved to her friends who were happily eating donuts from the refreshment table and talking to the stunt coordinator.

"Where have you been? You were suppose to be here about almost a hour ago!" Cammie asked ripping her hair out of a ponytail and teasing it into a giant mess and adding a few spots of grease to it. Sam moaned.

"Ugh, I hate getting all of this stuff out!"

"Sam you are not whining like a diva are you?" Cammie teased adding a few smudges to her face.

"Oh man…I've been around Violette too much."

"Sam hasn't anyone told you too much Violette is not healthy."

Sam smiled and winced as Cammie hurriedly fixed her hair.

"So who was that cute boy with you? Was that the one from the diner? Kenny will probably try to get his hands all over that one…," Cammie asked starting on the make up.

"That's Jake he's my…" What exactly is he now?

"Ah, I see," Cammie smiled all knowingly, making Sam blush.

"I—well—it's not…"

"Don't worry your secret is safe with me."

Sam averted her eyes away from Cammie's. "What secret? There is no secret to be kept."

Cammie chuckled at Sam's nervous chatter. "Sure, sure." She added one last touch before standing back to admire her work. "There! Gosh Sam you are going to make this the hottest look of the season."

Sam smiled at her and back at her dirty greasy reflection, which in a way was kind of hot.

"Ok enough admiring my miracle work you better get out there." Cammie shoved her through the door and Sam called back her thanks before she was escorted away by Bill. He helped her into the golf cart and she was glad to see that Jake and Jen were already in there—thank goodness it had five seats.

"Can I drive?" Sam asked sliding over to the driver seat. Bill looked a little baffled and fumbled with his hat.

"Er, um…"

"Oh come on it'll be fine! I drive my dad's truck on the ranch all the time," Sam soothed patting the seat next to her. Bill shoved his hat back on his head and climbed in next to her hurriedly.

"Alright, everyone hang on!" Sam yelled before stomping on the pedal. She let out a squeal of delight and laughed as she watched Bill's worried face. She slammed on the brakes causing everyone to brace themselves and she smiled.

"Two minutes! Now that has got to be a record!" She announced hopping out with a sickly looking Bill right behind her.

"Samantha where have you been?" Violette came storming up to her looking mighty furious, but being Violette she smiled when seeing Jake.

"Oh, hello. I see Samantha has brought her friends…excellent," she ran her eyes up and down Jake before turning back to Sam. "Anyway, Kenny's looking for you…oh and so is Gabe," she winked. Sam grimaced and prayed that Violette had some sense…

"He is so excited for homecoming!"

Well I guess there are some things you just can't pray for.

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