Falling for a Cloud

Chapter 6

I grasp Sam's hands and we walk back to the car that Sam had left in the parking garage.  I find myself falling asleep in the car that smells faintly of AX.  

I wake up the next morning in Sam's bedroom I assume.  It's suprisingly messy, but I don't care at this point.  There is a note on the door from Sam.

*Left for a bit.  Sorry, I'll be back soon.  xoxo Sam*

"Great." I throw my hands up in the air and find myself lost in the giant house.  I get a far fetched idea and put it into action.

"Charles!" I yell about four times and finally, my Lassie moment happens.  We both figure our way into the living room and I am left confused.  I take a seat on the lightly browned leather couch and lay my head back on the arm of the suprisingly comfortable couch.  I'm awakened by a familiar voice.

"Look who it is." No, it's can't be.  I'm back in front of the mall.  Sam smugly glares at me then back at JC.  Sam walks towards JC and Sam's fist connects with JC's jaw, leaving it bloody.  This can't be happening.

"You leave him alone!" I scream at the top of my lungs and someone is shaking my shoulders.  My eyes open and I push Sam slightly away from me, before realizing that it was a night-terror.  Thank god, it was just a night-terror.  

"What the hell happened?" He looks concerned. 

"Just a nightmare, no big deal." I don't think I could tell him.  He's not ready.  Why? I don't know.  

"I just need to get dressed, um where are my bags?" I shyly ask and he chuckles before pointing to the back door. I raise an eyebrow, but my bags are surely sitting next to the back door leading to the backyard.  I grab my bag and head into the closes bathroom to change and do my hair and make-up.  We were going to see JC, Kian, Trevor, and Ricky today and I like to be one for first impressions.  I wear my famous mini skirt and a red cropped sweater with nude inch pumps.  I decide to throw on tights for the occasion and dig my black clutch and check on Sam.

"Sam?" I peek my head around the corner.  And Sam looks up at me, he's wearing a graphic t-shirt with black skinny jeans and high tops.   I walk into the living room where Sam was seated on the couch.  His eyes widen and they scan me up and down.  His purple lip ring is trembling and I can tell that he approves of my choice in outfits.  I giggle and Sam's mouth opens, but no words come out.  His cheeks are pink and words finally come out of his red face.

"You are not going to JC's house in.... That." He still hasn't blinked and I pout.  I put my hands on my hips and scowl.  

"And why not?" I playfully scowl.

"Because, he'll like it too much." I nod and put on someJean shorts and a sweatshirt.

"That's better." He smiles and I roll my eyes.  He takes my hand in his and we head out the door.  I open the passenger door and crawl inside the hot car.  Sam turns on the AC and we listen to the radio and I sing along to almost all the songs and I stare out the window.  I've never seen any place so amazingly beautiful.  So many places to go, so many things to see.  My imaginations drift to thought of me, me living here.  Living in a place so incredibly, well, incredible.  My heart swells at the idea and an instant smile appears on my face.

"What are you thinking about?" Sam questions as we pull into the driveway of the enormous O2L house.  I have imagined this house. 

"I was thinking about how sweet it would be to live in this amazing town." He places his hand on my thigh and I open the door and hop out of the car.  I walk up the driveway and up to the door.  Sam's arm slinks around my waist and I kiss his cheek.  Sam doesn't bother to knock and walks right in the door.

"I'm here!" Sam calls and the house echos.  I soon hear a loud roar of laughter and 'Ayyeeee' s followed by 'OOooohhhhhh' s.  Sam's grip on my waist tightens as Ricky slides down the stair case and Trevor runs down the stairs.  I smile wide and JC walks in to greet us.  

"Hello, I'm Lia. It's a real pleasure." I hold out my hand to Ricky, but he pulls me into a hug.

"Nice to meet you too." Ricky smiles wide and I find his smile contagious. 

"Pleasure to meet you." I walk over to Trevor and he pulls me into a hug as well.  I guess that's what they're used to.  

"As to you." Trevor grins as I walk back over to Sam.  JC walks up to me, standing only inches away from my face.  I shift uncomfortably on my heels.  Sam's grip on my waist is unbearably uncomfortable.  

"H...H..Hi JC." I look down at my feet and I can feel his breathe on me.  The room has gone completely silent and I needed to break the silence.

"Why hello, Lia." I can practically feel the smug smirk growing across his face.  I look up at him and into his eyes.  He steps back before moving over to Sam and whispering something in his ear.  Sam's expressions go from mortified, to angry, then back to worried.  I feel his grip hesitantly dissapear and I become even more uncomfortable than before.  

"Sam, what's happening." I whisper in his ear and his lip ring dissapears in between his teeth. 

"Trust me?" He seems to be asking me if I should.  I swallow the lump in my throat while Sam's hand intertwined with mine is replaced by JC's.  He leads me into the backyard and bile rises in my throat. 

"Why, did you bring me out here?" I whine and roll my eyes.

"Because, I need to tell you something about Sam." JC seems serious, but this is probably all part of his plan. 

"Oh really?"  I scoff, and I realize I'm being purposely being rude.