Authors note: sorry about the lack of updates everyone. I've just been busy with summer hw (those in high school will know how a pain it is, especially if your taking any type of honors class). Anyways, while this chapter is anti eventful, the last half is very important. So review and enjoy :-).

As Samey walked home, she immediately started to regret her decision. Though Brick said he wanted to help her, part of her wasn't sure whether or not he was telling the truth. He didn't seem like he wanted to hurt her, but as they always say, looks can be deceiving.

Samey let out a frustrated sigh as she thought about this. On one hand, she had someone to turn to if times were tough. On the other hand, this could turn into another Topher situation.

The thought of that made Samey shudder. In a way, this situation was similar to the way Topher and she met. He promised to protect and help her, but in the end, he ended up betraying her. Though she made this comparison every time she thought about Brick, she knew that the situation could repeat itself. Despite that, she gave him the benefit of the doubt. She had no idea why she did that, but she did.

As she approached her house, she couldn't help but wonder why she let him in her life. She's only known him for less than a day, yet she already trusted him.

'What was it about him that made it so easy for me to say yes' she thought as she went inside her house. Once inside, she went up to her room and started to do Amy's homework. As she looked at what Amy had to do, she started to wonder why she didn't do it herself. The homework given to those who aren't in honor classes is basically sixth grade work. Despite the claims made by Amy, Samey knew she was the smarter twin. She was in all honors, except for math, and she always got the better grades. While Amy had never gotten anything above a B in her classes, Samey had never gotten anything lower than a B.

Once she finished their homework, she went down to eat dinner with her family. As she ate, she had the "pleasure" of hearing Amy talk about her day when her parents asked her to. They never ask Samey about her day or about anything that goes on in her life. Then they wonder why she never tells them anything.

Once she was done with dinner, she got ready for bed. Though it was still early, this was to insure that Amy wouldn't bother her. Once ready, she locked her door and fell asleep, hoping that when she wakes up, all her problems will be solved.

Meanwhile:

Brick signed in frustration as he finished the last of his homework. This may come as a surprise, but he had no idea on how he should start helping Samey. While he's helped many people in the past, none of them seemed as emotionally damaged as Samey. If anything, most of the people he helped were in need of mostly physical assistance. The closest thing to Samey's situation Brick has dealt with was helping Mike with building self confidence. When Brick had first met Mike, he was rather socially awkward and would randomly switch personalities. Whenever someone, especially Zoey asked about this, he would always state he was practicing his acting. However, little by little, some of the smarter kids had already figured out that he had multiple personality disorder. By then, Brick and Mike were pretty good friends and he found out through Cameron Mike's little secret. Together, not only did they help Mike control his alter egos, but also they also helped raise his self esteem/confidence.

As Brick prepared for bed, he tried to think of a way to help her. Unfortunately, he couldn't think of any good strategies. As he closed his eyes, he hoped that he would think of something clever in his sleep.

Authors note 2: l'll try to update more frequently from now on. sorry :-(