Thanks again for the reviews! Moving on to chapter 12 now! Wow, 12 already? Time flies by… Hope you like this one. I have MANY ideas planned for the future ;)
Shout-outs: Dreamer1992- Thanks :D and Yeah! I know, they are so cute that I wanted them together A.S.A.P I've got ideas for the wedding too… hehe *spoiler alert* wait, is it? I didn't really say anything, but you might get some hints…
Taylor Shine: Thank you! :P And oh, I've got PLENTY more. This chapter is only the beginning of some dra-ma! Haha I put that sassy to emphasize it. But Hope you enjoy!
Also, now I'm finally going to start using some BTR song titles (and songs they covered) as the chapter titles. It might give you some ideas of what the chapter is about, but that's the whole purpose of a chapter title, right? Plus, these titles are going to be loosely interpreted. But I REALLY want to use this one song that I'm listening to right now and it's giving me goose bumps. It reflects Sam a lot and how she feels, but you'll have to wait a little longer ;) A few chapters maybe? But don't worry, I'll tell you when it's the chapter. Finally you can read chapter 12!
Agh, you know what. I don't feel like erasing what I wrote up above, but I have more to say. I will continue the story for at least 10 more chapters. Because there is A LOT I want to include, now that I actually sat down and typed out the chapter titles. Since this story was based mostly around Sam and James, the drama will be there. However, I will still include everyone else. But I just want to say that the focus is still on Sam and James, just to make it clear. I literally can't decide what order the chapters go. These songs by BTR match the ideas to a point, so I just have to figure out a way to include it all and fit it in the correct time span frame. Urgh, who knew this would take so much work! But I am so giddy! The plot overview is typed for all the remaining chaptesr I want, and I am super excited to start on them right away. If you guys could just stay with me, I'll be able to produce more great chapters for you. Ok, that is all WAY too much information, so I'll shut up now and let you read the chapter…
Chapter 12: Paralyzed
*Title for James' & Sam's POV*
JAMES' POV:
2013 was starting off really great so far. In just one day, Sam and I turned into a couple, Krista and Kendall got engaged, and Riley and Carlos also became a couple. Who knew so many good things could happen to all of us at the same time? Well, expect Logan. Poor guy; he's just looking for someone too but can't find any decent ones. Hopefully he'd find one soon, we just want him to experience the love too.
The first two weeks of January were just flying by. The band was recording and editing more songs, Krista and Kendall began planning their wedding in December, and Sam went back to her accountant job at a local business office. She and I went on our first real date that Friday to the local Italian Restaurant and talked until the place closed. It was amazing how much I found out about her even though I knew her for over two years. Wow. It's been two and a half years since I've known Sam. We talked about that day we met each other for the first time. I remember the feeling I got seeing her. Funny thing is, I still do. But now I know that feeling is love. Just thinking about it makes that memory come full-force:
It was June 21st 2010, a Friday afternoon to be exact. The time was about 3:00 PM, usually when I picked up a soda from the convenience store at the end of the street. I'd been working out every day that week at the nearby gym since it was officially summer. Once parking my car, I walked through the doors and waved a hello to Jared behind the counter.
Making my way to the drink section, I turned the snack counter and stopped dead in my tracks. Standing in front of the milk section was the most beautiful girl I had ever seen. She had long brown hair with streaks of blonde all tied up in a high ponytail. A pair of black shades was sitting on the top of her head, keeping the little wisps of hair out of her face. A skin-tight purple tank-top was clinging to her body, showing every little curve she had. New black Victoria's Secret flip-flops were on her feet. I felt paralyzed seeing her. She was so… breathtaking. To say the least. My stomach started to flip, and this odd tingling was coming from my arms, going all the way down to my fingertips. I had never felt this before.
The girl glanced up from her spot and softly smiled at me, revealing a mesmerizing pair of light brown eyes. They were shining gold when the sun hit her face just right. I wanted to talk to her so bad, but I couldn't think of anything to say. Maybe I could talk to her waiting in line. Once I saw her walk away to the counter, I grabbed the nearest snack I could and went to the check-out. Who cared about my drink right now? I could get one at home.
She casually moved over to the counter, placing down her milk and smiling at Jared. Jared started to smirk, turning to me and gesturing to her when she wasn't looking. I just gave Jared a look and followed right up to the check-out. I could hear him trying to start small-talk, trying to find details for me.
"So…" Jared began, giving me a quick nod before continuing. "Why are you buying milk today? It's pretty hot out…" I puffed out in response, taking a step closer to the beautiful girl. Of course Jared had to talk about the merchandise.
The girl giggled and adjusted her weight on her left hip. "I'm trying to make home-made ice-cream" she admitted, tilting her hand down to chuckle. "But I guess I'm going to look pretty weird walking down the sidewalk with this in my arms huh?"
Jared raised his eyebrows and shot me another glance, wondering if it was helping me find something to talk about. I just rolled my hands and shook my head no. Jared looked back at the girl and punched the total. "Your total is $4.39… But yeah. You didn't drive?" Jared questioned.
"No, I mean I just moved in down the street and all. Plus I need the exercise…" She patted her stomach and laughed. "Here, by the way" she added, digging in her pockets to take out the five dollar bill she said. He rang her out and handed her the receipt and change. The girl stood there for a second, biting her plump and shiny pink lips. I glanced down to pockets, noticing strawberry lip-gloss peeking out. "Um, would you happen to know how to get back to Treedale Drive?" the girl spoke in a confused tone. "I kinda took some random turns to get here and now I don't remember how to get back…"
Treedale Drive. Treedale Drive? Why did that sound familiar? The only Tree street I could think of was the street that my gym was on. Tree- Treedale... Treedale Drive. Wow. Was I stupid. That was the street name for my gym. The Treedale Gym. Wow, I was really stupid. Before being able to stop what was coming out of my mouth, I stepped to the side and spoke up. "I know where Treedale Drive is" I said, trying not to sound like I was snooping too much.
The girl turned around, parting her lips and putting down the milk. "Really? Would you be able to show me? I warn you, I'm really bad with directions…" She laughed and adjusted the shades on her head.
"Yeah! No problem." I replied, smiling at her gorgeous face. Wow, she was even prettier in person. "I can offer you a ride right now too so you don't have to walk in the heat with that." I pointed to the milk and grinned, picturing her walking away with that swinging from her arm. Watching her back side and-
The girl stopped for a second and chewed her lip like she was thinking. Occasionally, I would catch her glancing up at my face and smirking. "Are you sure? I mean you still have to pay for that bag in your hands…" Oh shit. I forgot about the bag. I wasn't even thirsty anymore. It was like my thirst was replaced with something else, the need coming from my chest. It was aching, briefly calming down whenever I looked or talked to the girl.
I looked down at the bag and cringed. "Ugh, I don't even like kettle cooked chips..." It was a bag of Lay's Kettle Cooked Maui Onion Chips. I tossed it back in the chip section and put my hands in my pockets."Wanna go now?"
The girl scrunched her eyebrows but then faintly shook her head. "Sure…" she said, continuing the e for a little longer like she was indecisive. I gestured for her to walk first, holding the door for her as we exited the store. Leading her to my pick-up, I opened the passenger side for her and warned "It's pretty high. Grab the handle." I paused for a second to make sure she didn't need any help. I did have to admit, though, it was a nice view watching her lean over into the truck seat.
I went around my side and hopped in, starting the engine before turning to her. She had the milk on the floor and was played with the silver ring around her pinky. "I'm James, by the way" I introduced, hoping to make the ride a little easier.
The girl smiled at me and processed the information. "I'm Samantha" she spoke, a little shy compared to her in the store. "But everyone calls me Sam. Samantha sounds too formal…"
"Then nice to meet you, Sam" I replied, tapping my fingers on the steering wheel. It was a short ride from the store to Treedale Drive. I turned onto the street and drove past the double decker houses on each side. Wow, she was pretty lucky to live over here. These houses looked just like the ones on my street.
I was just about to reach the street I live on when Sam pointed her finger out the window at the deep green two-story house on the left. "That's it" she called out, uncrossing her legs to reach down for the milk. Once the truck was parked in the driveway, I awkwardly turned and looked at her. She was now playing with the keychain on her set of keys. "Um…" she began to say, jiggling the keys in her hand. "Thanks for the ride."
I quickly smirked and undid my belt. "Anytime…" It was quiet again, the only sound of Sam swinging the door open. I had to make a move fast, she was about to leave. Without thinking, I spoke out "Hey if you ever need any more directions or a ride or anything, call me. I live only right down this side street." I handed her a piece of paper with my name, number, and address scribbled on it.
Sam smiled big, her cheeks beginning to turn a light red color. "Thanks" she responded, placing the paper right over her phone screen. "I will." And with that, she shut the door and walked to her door. I beeped the horn and waved, watching her wave as well and turn around. Pulling out of the driveway, I felt like a great man. I didn't where that bold move would take me, but I sure wanted to find out.
And now here I was. In love and dating that same girl who looked nervous to talk to me or anything. People really did evolve and change. But Sam didn't. Yeah, sure everyone changes physically because it's a part of life. But Sam stayed the same warm, happy, loving person on the inside. And I loved that.
The next Saturday came rolling around fast. I was heading out to lunch before going to listen to some tracks in the studio, so I decided to drive by Sam's house. Pulling onto her street, I noticed that there was a red car in the driveway. That car looked familiar… Maybe a friend? I just couldn't put my finger on it…
When I came to her house, I drove by slowly, trying to peek through the open blinds to see if she was home. But the blinds were closed. I guess she had a long day at the office… Deciding that I would call her later, I sped up and drove away. Hope she was ok…
SAM'S POV:
Oh my god. This couldn't be happening… My ex was not kissing me right now in the middle of my own house. I was over him, his name only a forgotten memory in my life now that I had James. Why was he doing this?
Drew had him arms wrapped around my waist, pulling and squeezing me tighter so I couldn't escape. Right now, I felt like I was paralyzed. Every time I tried to squirm, he would grab onto me as tight as he could. My hands were near his shoulders, banging his chest and trying to push away. After a few seconds of the disgusting action, I was finally able to pull away from Drew.
He gave me once of those creepy smiles, happy that he got what he wanted. I could feel his icy blue eyes burning into my body like I was a piece of meat. All I had in response to that was a slap right across his face, leaving a stinging red mark on his right cheek. "What the fuck was that for babe?" he asked, rubbing his face.
"You sick bastard!" I spat out at him, wiping my mouth with my arm. "You had no right barging in my house and throwing yourself at me! What did you think I would do? And do not call me babe!"
"I'm sorry! I was just hit hard by the break-up that day!" Drew defended, shaking his sandy brown hair out of his eyes. "That phone call was just in response to our break-up! It hit me pretty hard! I just want you back!"
"EXCUSE ME?" I emphasized, my arms crossing together as I leaned back. "You want ME back? Who's the one who said he was glad he didn't want to spend the rest of his life with me? Who's the one who cheated? And you say YOU were hit hard by that break-up? I almost died, Drew! Not even because I loved you! And now that I think about it, I didn't. I just couldn't stand hearing those words coming from someone I thought cared about me. Over a damn phone call! So you think you were hit hard and expect me to take you back? Not in a million years…" I was proud of myself, not shedding a single tear saying those things. Why cry over someone I have no feelings for? It would just show that I did still care. But I didn't. That's why I could yell at him the way I did without feeling anything after.
Drew stared at my living room rug and swallowed. "I didn't mean it! I swear! Everything was just too much and I snapped! I do love you, Sam. I just want you to know that I am sorry and will anything to get you back…" He shifted his mouth to the side and glanced up at me.
"Your words mean nothing to me now" I growled at him, holding my head up high. I wasn't going to cave into Drew's words. Not when I was fine where I was. "You wouldn't understand the word love if it walked right up to you and hit you in face. Or the meaning for that matter. Now I, I know what love is. And breaking up with you made me realize that I did love someone. And he loves me back. I'm happy now. I've got the best of both worlds: my boyfriend and my best friend combined into one. So why will I take you back when I'm fine with James?"
"James?" Drew repeated, his eyes widening slightly. "You're with James? He's nothing but a pretty boy, hun. Nothing else in that head besides some over-used hair products and hair-spray. Now with me, you won't get that. So it's not will I. It's I will. I will get you back, Samantha. I'll do ANYTHING." He turned straight around afterward, slamming the door shut before firing up his car and leaving.
I just stood in my living room, not moving a muscle. What did he mean he will? And what was involved with that anything? What was he going to do to James? At this point, I didn't know whether to be worried or scared. I just knew I was in danger and so was James. All because of one guy who wouldn't accept what happened and move on. My ex-boyfriend: Drew Peters.
It's getting heated in here!... So, quick question. Would you want me to end this around 20 chapters or go longer until about 25 or 30? Or basically just go as long as I want, which would be about 32 chapters? Yeah, it may not seem like there's a lot to write about right now, but um Drew is coming back a little more… I just want to know what you think so this story doesn't end too early or drag on. I really am going to write a sequel, so I just have to know what chapter I'll end at here to include the details. Just let me know, and your wish is my command! But ooh the drama will get good! Keep doing what you're doing to this story too and review! :P