Berklee (A Sam Woolf Fanfiction)

Please Explain

"Well, you may or may not know.. It depends on if Kelly has told you or not.. we were in a relationship." Just as Sam finished his reply, my mom returned with his water, and I watched him mouth 'thank you' to my mom.
As soon as my mom sat back down, both my parents looked at me, and raised there eyebrows, obviously expecting an explanation.
"I'm sorry I didn't tell you. It's just, well, it was a short lived relationship. And I'm practically grown up.. I thought I was ready for some independence." I replied, and then put my head down like a dog who felt ashamed and embarrassed.
Before my parents got a chance to respond, Sam intervened by stating, "Look. This isn't Kelly's fault. It was mine. I'm older than she is, and I take responsibility for this situation. Our relationship was a set up by one of my friends, and Kelly's ex-dorm mate. When Kelly found out, she immediately broke up with me. And I respect her for that. But these past few months haven't been the same, I guess I've come to realize how much I really do like Kelly. I'm sorry. So so sorry for everything."
The house sat silent for a little while, before my dad finally got the courage to say, "How long did this last?"
"Well, now that I think about it, Sam never asked me out. So I guess we weren't technically dating." I replied while lifting my head.
"Did you guys kiss?" My brother stating, some what teasingly.
Sam and I looked at each other nervously, and then Sam replied with a simple "yes."
To my surprise, my mother seemed to be happy. "Kelly! You kissed Sam Woolf?! And you didn't tell us? I'm disappointed in you!" My mom finished with a laugh that seemed to lighten the mood.
My brother began to run around the room chanting "Kelly has a boyfriend! Kelly kissed a boy! Kelly has a boyfriend!" In his usual noisily teasing tone.
"No, Kelly doesn't have a boyfriend. We never were officially together." Sam interrupted.
"Oh." My brother said, and then moped back to his seat.
"But since 'I never asked you out'", Sam said trying to imitate me, "Kelly, would you please be my girlfriend? I promise to be open and honest with you from now on."
I looked at my parents for approval, they smiled at me.
"So you promise?" I questioned Sam.
"Cross my heart." Sam replied with a smile.
"Then of course!" I replied, and hugged Sam, while quickly kissing him on the cheek.
"Well, we should probably clear the table." My mom said, after all, we had finished eating.
I began to bring the dishes to the sink, and during this process, my mom said to me quietly, "Sam really cares and loves you Kelly. I mean.. To come all the way from Boston to Minnesota, instead of flying to Florida to spend the holidays with his family? Wow. That's impressive! That's the type of guy I want you to marry."
"Yup I know mom." I said with a huge smile.
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Sam stayed 'till around 10:00 p.m. that night. During that time, we played Apples to Apples, which against all odds, Sam won, and we also played monopoly.
"I should really be going. I've got a little ways to drive back to my hotel." Sam stated.
"Alright. But how long are you in Minnesota for?" My dad questioned.
"The day after New Years is when I fly to Florida to finish up the break with my grandparents." Sam replied.
"Well you'd certainly be welcomed to stay with us. We've got a guest room." My dad replied.
"You know, I'd actually like that quite a lot. I think Kelly would too." Sam said and then smiled at me.
"Sounds great! Will you be back here tomorrow morning then?" My mom asked excitedly.
"Yes. Does 10 a.m. work for you all?" Sam said while heading to the door, and holding my hand.
"Works just fine." My dad replied.
"Alright. See you tomorrow morning then! Goodnight everyone!" Sam said with a huge smile, I could tell he was genuinely happy to be here.
"Come with me Kelly. I've got a little surprise for you outside." Sam told me quietly.
"Ok." I replied and held Sam's hand all the way to his car.
When we got to his car, Sam immediately embraced me in a hug. But this time, it wasn't just a hug...