Biology was the last lesson today - because of the Literature Olympiad, the lessons were reversed. Samantha winced when she saw Becker talking sweetly to the students at recess. Of course, he did what he was supposed to do by informing his parents of their son's misdeed, but where did it lead? Travis's blank, fading gaze remained in front of her eyes.Sammy never seriously clashed with her parents, mom and dad were always understanding, loving and moderately strict. She was terrified at the thought of what kind of hell Travis must live in with such a relationship with his father. Everything immediately fell into place - his unwillingness to talk to his father on the phone, the change of mood at the mention of him and such a strange dissimilarity in character with his mother. It seems that Doyle was obviously not born in Anna in kind.Of course, her mother understood why Travis periodically disappeared without calling. So she was delighted to see an adequate girl, so concerned about hi
Saturday morning was warm and sunny. After escaping from the whirlwind of school, Sammy felt much better, her head cleared perceptibly. Travis didn't call her or show up, which Samantha was glad about. She wanted to live an ordinary life for a while, although something told her that this calmness was just the calm before the storm.However, I didn't want to think about it. Mom raised her eyebrows at breakfast when she heard that Sammy was going to go out with Jasper - she probably thought that her daughter would spend the day off with "her boyfriend." But Terri refrained from asking questions, mainly because her husband was at home, and Samantha took advantage of this. She was a little bit annoyed that she didn't talk to her mom about Travis like she promised, but she just didn't know what to say. How to explain their relationship? Buddies? Her mother knew her too well to believe in the sudden friendship between her and a guy like Doyle. Only love remained, but even here by.Mentally
The rest of the day went badly - Sammy was so worried that she could not even eat properly. She texted Jas to apologize for what happened at the cafe. Jasper calmly replied that everything was in order, and she did not dare to disturb him anymore. Sammy thought bitterly that the only person who seemed to care about her problems was Doyle. Yes, and he helped only with the benefit for himself.She did not understand the reason for his anger. Well, yes, Samantha knew that Travis did not like her friend, but why react like that? Apparently, he did not want her to communicate with someone else, as he himself told her. Or afraid that she would tell Jasper about his transformations. But who would believe her? This would seem like nonsense to anyone who has not seen it with their own eyes.She thought of writing to Travis not to worry about it, but she promptly brushed it aside. Still not enough to justify himself to this narcissistic jerk. Yesterday he poured out his soul to her, and today h
By Monday morning, Sammy had to gather all his strength into a fist, so as not to completely become limp. In addition to the problems with Travis, Jasper, Leah, now the annoying attention from Defalco has also been added! Feeling inwardly that there is nothing good in him, Samantha, nevertheless, understood that she had no objective reasons for hostility towards him. Friendly, nice guy. But she didn't want to see him.Near the parking lot, she ran into Jas and he, to her incredible joy, did not get angry with her after the strange events on Saturday.- How's Sunday? the friend asked, and Sammy rolled her eyes.- Hell of a volleyball practice! Seriously, I felt like a snag! I won't miss again.“Sport is life,” Jasper laughed. - Well, that's a good thing, I approve. I was busy yesterday, sorry for not replying to your message.- Nothing, - smiled Sammy, but the thought crept in again that a friend does not talk about his business. - I wanted to test the game, but you can also during the
Waking up, Sammy was surprised to find that it was past noon. Her head ached a little, but overall she felt fine. Mom knocked and looked into her room:- Sammy, how are you? I didn't dare wake you up, you were sleeping so soundly."It's all right…" Samantha rubbed her eyes with her fingers. - Why aren't you at work?“My dad and I decided that it would be better for me to stay at home today, with you,” Terry said. She crossed the room and sat on the edge of her daughter's bed, her cool hand on her forehead. - There is no temperature, it seems ...- Where should she be, mom? Sammy laughed. - I didn't catch a cold. Although she could - while Ray was carrying me to the infirmary, she was terribly cold.- What is Ray? Mom raised her eyebrows. “Sammy, you surprise me—every day there’s a new guy.- God, mom! Samantha rolled her eyes. - This is my classmate, he helps Mr. Challenger with our training. Good volleyball player."I'm kidding," Teresa smiled. - Okay, get up, go take a shower. If yo
As soon as Samantha showed up at school the next day, she was attacked with questions. She'd answered Jas and River's messages the day before, but they were still worried.Sammy was especially pleased with the care of Jasper, who met her at the school bus stop.- Listen, mother, you're just a magnet for trouble lately! a friend said. Come on, stop this trend! I will soon lose sleep because of you.- Yes, everything is fine, - Samantha smiled embarrassedly, turning pink. - It happens to anyone, it's training.- Your father did not ban you from volleyball after what happened? Jas asked, and Sammy laughed.- You know him well! I tried, but not really. But the doctor did not allow me to play on the computer for a week, which is unfortunate.- Will you listen? Green squinted slyly.- I don't think we've been waiting for this update for so long...Jas put his arm around her slightly and led her towards the buildings.- In fact, you can still wait, better get better soon."Whatever you want,
However, the school week passed relatively peacefully. Neither major skirmishes with Abi's company, nor showdowns with Travis, Samantha happened. Doyle was still aloof, though he stayed close, but Sammy didn't seem to mind that much. She was very tired of worrying about his attitude, and since he was fine, her help was not required.Sometimes she wondered what would happen if his phantasmagoria with turning into a wolf ended. Will they communicate again? It is likely not. Samantha couldn't decide how she felt about it - something in her frankly longed for those strange and, in some places, frightening hours that they spent together. But on the other hand, she didn't believe him, and even Travis' concern for her sorrows could be seen as calculated. Everything is too messed up - friends, enemies ... You can't make out who is who.In addition, the whole town had a common cause for concern - forest fires were raging nearby. There was a major accident at the processing plant, which led to
She fell asleep pretty quickly, and when her phone came to life, she barely managed to open her eyes. On the screen, Sammy was surprised to see Leah's name. Biting her lip, she hung up the call - did she go crazy, call her at three in the morning?But the phone continued to vibrate annoyingly. After the fourth missed call, Samantha decided to answer to tell Leah what she thought of her, but she didn't have time. As soon as the connection signal was heard, the utterly excited voice of the former girlfriend was heard:- Sammy! Damn, finally! Why the hell are you not answering the phone??- Did you look at the clock? - Samantha blurted out angrily, but immediately lowered her tone - not to wake her parents. - What do you want?- Listen, I know that it's already night, but you urgently need to come here! Leah's voice was almost hysterical, and Sammy had a bad feeling.- Where? she asked, clutching the phone in her sweaty palm.- To Abi! There's a party going on and some crazy stuff going