BATIM Adventures

 Rebellion part 2

Sammy woke up by movement of the bed. He flicked his eyes open then turns around tours Norman. He was buttoning his now red shirt up. "Your leaving?" Sammy sits up in bed. He tried to keep his voice from sounding sad but he failed.

Norman looks at him then comes to set by him. "I'm sorry Sam. I have to go to work. But I'll be back after ok? I'll bring dinner and after we can go swim the pool outside and watch a movie after,how does that sound?"

This made Sammy smile. "That sounds good. I can't wait!"

That smile. He bet Sammy hasn't smiled for real in a long time. It brighten up him. It was beautiful just like how he remembered it. "Ok love. I'll see you tonight." Norman got up and opened the door.

"Wait! Before you go.-" Norman looks back at him. That smile now faded. "Can you not tell the others about...me." Sammy asked " I dont want it being talked about around the studio and having Joey get wind of it. It ..it wouldn't be good for me or you.." Sammy looks down and covers himself with the blankets in shame.

"..." Norman nods. "Your secret is safe with me." He replied. "And Sammy?"

"Yea..?" Sammy peaks out from under the blanket.

"Your worth it" he told him and turns to leave.

He had no Idea how much he needed to hear that before now. It made him feel loved. Like he madder in this world. It made him happy.

Then Joey called his phone. Sammy picks it up and answers it. "Hi Joey."

"Good morning Sammy. Did you get a nice sleep?" Joey asked him.

"Yea. I did..you?" Sammy replied, leaning back on the fluffy pillows.

"I sure did. Have you been good so far?" Sammy can almost hear him smirk.

"Yes Joey. I am.." he touched his neck and flinched his hand back from the pain.

"Good. Sorry I choked you. If only you stopped making me harm you." Joey sighs. "Anyways. Wish you were here! The beach is beautiful! Clear blue water. Amazing sea life! Oh and my hotel is right on the beach! They have the most delicious food! Way better then the crap you make. Ugh why can't you do better." Joey goes on and on about how epic it is so far. "- oh crap. I gotta go sam! We're going to shopping! Remember be good" he hangs up.

Sammy sits there sadly. He wished he could go out. Anywhere would be good, he just wanted out. But he was to scared and nervous to do it.
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Norman came back around 6:30. He had gotten them both a box of pizza with coke and brownies for Dessert. They took it outside by the pool side table. The sun was beginning to set. The air was nice and cool and stars was peaking out.

Norman glances over to Sammy. He was chewing his pizza, A far off look in his eye. "What you thinking about?" Norman asked.

Sammy blinks and the look was gone. He turns to Norman and shrugs. "Nothing. I-it doesnt matter."

"Sure it does, Sam." Norman puts down his pizza and pulls him into his lap. "Come on. What's in that head of yours?" He played with his hair

Sammy lays his hands on his chest, enjoying the care he was getting. He sighs. "It's just..I been stuck in the house. Not aloud to go out without Joey. Joey wouldn't ever take me...b-but I'm scared to. Scared someone's going to see me..see the bruises...I'm scared Joey will hurt me.."

"If you want to go out. We can. I promise I won't let him find out."

Sammy sits up. "How so..?"

"Because were not going we're rich people are. And if we run into our friends. The will not say a world to the others. No one wants you harm. They will keep it a secret. But it's up to you if you want to go. It's the weekend so we can stay out tell mornin if you like." Norman kisses his head.

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The two of them arrived decided to go to the park. It was dark, quiet and empty. No one was there at this time. So Sammy was safe. Still he putted on a black hoodie to hide his marks.

They arrived at the huge park. There were many things around to do. A park for the kids to play during the day. A pound for fishing and feeding the ducks. Picnic tables to rest or eat on. A big open space for sports and flying kites. And a nice big wooden area with trails to explore.

Sammy clutched Norman's hand. He knew Joey was miles and miles away but he still feared getting caught by him. It was ingrained in him to stay home. It was safer to.

Norman caught on to his fear. He wrapped an arm around him and brings him closer. "We can stay here for 10 minutes. Then go back home if your ok with that?"

Sammy nodded. "T-ten minutes..sounds good."

"Alright." Norman held out his hand. Sammy grabbed on to his hand and followed him to the pound.

Norman sat down then Sammy sat beside him and leaned on him. They were Quiet. Only listening to the water swishing and the crickets chirping. But the feeling of being caught didn't go away.

On the drive home Sammy was anxious to get back. He wanted-needed to get back as soon as possible. Norman hated Joey for making him like this.

Norman got him home and saw him relax. It was much safer to stay inside. But he did enjoy the time at the park. "Thank you."

"No need to thank me sam. But I'll always be there for you." Norman kisses his for head just like old times.
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Part 3?