Sunday afternoon....
Caleb is helping Sammie cram in some last-minute practice for her band audition on Monday. She finish the song, hitting the last note with practiced ease. Caleb cheers as she wipe her brow.
Caleb: Bravo! That was great!
Sammie: Ah well, there's still room for improvement.
Sammie stretch her arms as Caleb brings her a glass of water.
Sammie: Caleb, thanks for coming out today and helping me practice.
Caleb: I'm happy to help! I know how much you want that solo.
Sammie: Honestly, I'm glad I have competition. I've got to be at the top of my game if I want to beat out Cameron. I wouldn't be pushing myself so hard to improve if I didn't have a rival.
Caleb: That's the spirit! You're probably both benefiting from this.
Sammie're about to retry the song when Caleb's phone buzzes in his pocket. He checks it and turns to her, thrilled.
Caleb: Whoa! Sammie! Look! Look!
Caleb excitedly shows Sammie his phone.
Jade:
Hey Caleb, you free right now? I was gonna go to the baseball game at Terman U with my dad but he flaked and now I have an extra ticket. Wanna go with me?
Sammie: Wow! I can't believe she asked you out!
Caleb: Me neither! I'm not dreaming, am I?
Sammie: Sounds like someone has a date.
Caleb: Is it a date? She might not feel the same way as me....Oh, god. What if I go acting like it's a date when it's not, and come off as a creep? I like her so much that I don't know if I can play things cool. Maybe it's better if I don't go, after all....
Sammie: You're overthinking this! She obviously likes you, or else she wouldn't have invited you.
Caleb: I don't know....I wanna go so bad, but....
Caleb looks longingly at Jade's texts on his phone....
Sammie: Caleb, it's up to you. If you're nervous, don't force yourself.
Caleb: Okay, let's keep practicing then. I'm sure I'll get another chance sometime. Ready for one more go?
Sammie: I was born ready!
On Monday, during school....
Sammie're sitting at lunch with her friends, listening to Myra.
Myra: All the campus couples have been glowing. I literally feel prom energy in the air!
Michael: Guess that explains why I'm sneezing today.
Myra: You're no fun. This is supposed to be exciting.
Michael: Eh. Not my thing.
Sammie: Are you thinking of asking anyone, Michael?
Michael shrugs, focusing on his lunch.
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High School Story Book 3
RomanceIt's springtime at Cedar Cove. However, with Hearst High temporary closed, most of the friends are forced to transfer to Berry. Old enemies and new friends arrive at Berry High, leading to all sorts of drama and with Prom only a few months away. Rat...
