Change of events (gxg)

Chapter 27

Steffie POV

"We're sorry to inform you that you don't make the cast, but we can offer you a job as assistant, please reply as soon as possible." I read the letter over and over, even though it was so short. "What does it say?" Daniel asked, hugging Julie's side. "I didn't get the small spot in the cast, but I can get a job as assistant" I answered, smiling big. "That's great! I'm so happy for you!" Daniel exclaimed smiling as well. I thanked the mailman and turned around still smiling big. "I'm going to meet the cast of Glee!!" I yelled at them all, jumping up and down in excitement. "Let's celebrate" Daniel said, "We can go out clubbing or so" he added. "No no we still have to watch some Harry Potter movies and I don't want some people to get shitfaced again" I replied, remembering the first time we went clubbing.

"What was it?" Samantha asked when I returned to the room. "Oh em" I started trying to sound like it was no big deal, "You know, I just got a letter that I can become an assistant for the Glee cast" "Wait what?! That's amazing! You're one lucky girl" she replied, sitting straight up a little too quick, "Fuck I'm dizzy" I laughed at that, getting her out of bed. "Come on, Sam we're going for lunch, my treat" I said once she was out of bed and put on some better clothes. "Dan, Julie are you guys coming with us for lunch?" I yelled in the direction of the living room, waiting for their reply.

We were walking in the streets of Manhattan, searching for a restaurant, "What about something Italian?" I suggested, pointing to a small restaurant. "Fiat Café? Hmm okay, it's alright for me!" Samantha said, looking at Daniel and Julie who were walking a little behind us. "Hey lovebirds! Italian sounds good?" she yelled at them, making them jump, but they nodded and told us it was ok. "You really like to tease them, don't you?" I asked Samantha while going inside in the restaurant. "They're asking for it you know, and I'm tired of Daniel doing the same to us. I mean we're just friends" she replied, looking around for a table for four. "I know what you mean, but you have to admit, we'd look great as a couple" I whisper in her ear, grabbing her by her waist, fooling around. "W-what?" she replied all flustered, making me laugh while sitting at a table. "I was just kidding Sam, don't worry, you're beautiful, but we're just friends. Although if you were into girls, I'd totally give it a shot" I informed her, giving a wink.

I thought I saw Sam's cheeks redden a little, but then I didn't pay attention to it anymore when Daniel and Julie sat with us at the table. "Buon pomeriggio, how may I help you?" a waitress asked, coming to our table, ready to take our orders. "Excuse me what did you say?" Julie asked, looking offended. "Hah, calm down Jules, she just said good afternoon in Italian" I defended the girl, giving her an apologetic smile. "Grazie signora" the girl said, waiting for us to order. "Prego. Eh for me a chicken panini and some water please" I said, looking at the others for their order. "I'll have the same, but with a soda" Samantha said, "Water is too healthy for me" she added jokingly. "Could we have the penne with tomato sauce for the two of us? And two glasses of wine, of your choice" Daniel ordered, smiling at the waitress. "Grazie, your drinks will be right here" she said before leaving.

"How is it you know so many languages?" Julie asked me. "Well you see, I'm from Belgium, our country has two main languages; Dutch and French. But in school we have to learn Dutch, French and German. In high school sometimes you can choose to learn other languages and I chose for Spanish, one reason was because I had a hot teacher" I explained, laughing in the end. "But that doesn't explain how you know a little Italian" Julie persisted. "Oh that's just because my family and I always went to Italy during summer, since I was six or so" I told her, right when our drinks arrived.

"Tell me more about Europe, I've always wanted to go there, especially London, Spain and Italy" Samantha asked me, leaning a bit more towards me. "Oh well, I have been twice to London, once to Barcelona in Spain and about ten times to Italy" I started, telling about school trips to London and Spain and family trips to Italy. "Oh my God, you've been to Venice?" Sam awes, smiling big. "The city of love" she mumbles, slumping a little in her seat. "Haha, yeah it's really nice, it smells at some points, but still, it's a really nice city. And if you have enough money with you, you can take a romantic ride with a gondola" I told her, making her whimper. "Okay enough about Italy and its romantic stuff. Let's celebrate you getting a job at Glee!" Daniel yelled, making us jump. "Geez Dan! Really now?" Sam and I said in unison. "What I don't want to wait for the moment Sam jumps you" he said, earning a death glare from her and a smack from Julie, who was sitting next to him. "Ouch!" he faked being hurt, then looked at me, "Like you wouldn't want it" he added, smirking at me. I just sat there silent, knowing I told Sam earlier we were just friends. Honestly I like her, but I know she's not into girls, I'm not getting my hopes up, not again. "I uh, I need to use the bathroom, I'll be back" I said, quickly getting up, trying not to run to the bathroom.

When I came back our food had arrived, but I wasn't hungry anymore, "Scusa signora? Volete imballare, per favore?" I asked the waitress when she saw me returning. "Sì, naturalmente" she said, coming back with a little bag to put my panini in. "Grazie, eh how much was it in total? I'd like to pay right away" I told her while still standing next to the counter. "Oh, let me check that for you" she said, going behind the counter, leaning over it, "It's $50 in total signora". I went up to her and paid the check, thanking her. After that I went back to the table, grabbed my coat and left the restaurant without saying anything to them. I didn't tell them, but I was seriously hurt by what Daniel said. Like I said earlier, yes I like Sam, but I respect her as well and I don't push it, I still want to be friends with her.

I had to walk two more blocks and I would be home when my phone buzzed; "Are you alright? Call me when you're home?" It was Sam, I texted back that I would call her, but I'm not sure if I will just yet. She's probably still with Daniel and Julie so I'll wait or just not call her at all. When I arrive in my apartment, I remember Sam left some clothes here, so if I don't call her, she'll probably come visit me when she's back. I decide to just lie on the couch while listening to some music, but soon my eyes close and I fall asleep, tears trickling down my cheeks.

"STEFFIE! ARE YOU IN HERE?!" I wake up startled from the shouting and banging on my door. I get up quickly and unlock the door. "God Steffie, you had me worried, you didn't call back and didn't reply on my messages anymore. Are you ok? Have you been crying?" Sam fires all these questions at me, coming into my apartment. "I'm so sorry about Daniel, Julie is giving him some piece of her mind at the moment. I know what our relationship is and I know you do too, he's just an ass sometimes" she said quickly, never losing me out of her sight. "It's ok Sam, I just had a weak moment I guess, I'm sorry, how can I make it up to you?" I replied, closing the door behind her. "What do you mean make it up to us?" she questioned, looking at me like I was insane, "Daniel should make it up to you, I mean it was your celebration and he ruined it" she added. "It's cool Sam, really, don't bother" I replied, I guess she didn't believe me, since she took my hand and brought me to my bedroom. "Come on, let's cuddle and tell me exactly what is on your mind" she said, taking off her pants and shirt, waiting for me to do the same before getting into bed. "Can I tell you tomorrow? I'm too tired right now" I fake yawned, cuddling into her. "Of course, go to sleep, I'll be right here" she replied, softly pecking my forehead, "Good night".