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<~ - ~Chapter 16~ - ~>
‘David where are you taking me?’ Sammy asked. David had told her the previous night that he was going
to take her out. He didn’t say where, what or why. He just told her to dress-up. She was now sat in the passenger seat
of David’s car. He had picked her up at 6:30, and began to just drive.
‘I can’t tell you! It’s a surprise!’
‘David please?’ Sammy pleaded.
‘Nope! You’ll ruin it!’ David laughed. He turned on the sound system and pressed play on the CD
area.
Your honour please,
Gotta believe what I say,
What I will tell,
Happened just the other day
Sammy started laughing.
‘Have you been playing around with my car stereo again?’ David asked.
‘I might have!’ Sammy replied, still laughing.
‘You and Blue! What are you like?’
‘I can’t help it! It’s Lee’s fault, he’s too gorgeous!’ Sammy laughed.
‘I feel sorry for them meeting you lot next week!’
‘Me too! I can’t believe it’s only next week! It’s come around mega fast!’
‘Yep! Ok, we’re here!’
‘Where? There’s nothing around!’
‘We have to go on a small walk first!’
‘Ok then.’ Sammy said, stepping out of the car. David took hold of her hand.
‘This way.’ They began walking, hand in hand.
‘David, we’re at the river.’
‘Yea, I know. Just don’t try and guess, it’s meant to be a surprise.’
‘Ok, I won’t.’
As it was November, it was already dark. Stars were beginning to show. It was really peaceful, and just walking along,
being together, hand in hand, was so romantic. Sammy couldn’t believe how lucky she was. Just like Sy said at the start
of ‘One Love.’
It’s kind of funny,
How life can change,
Can flip 180,
In a matter of days.
That’s so true, well for Sammy’s life anyway. One day, she was harming herself, to get rid of the pain
inside of her, the next she was winning a competition to meet Blue. She then ended up in hospital where she met her current
boyfriend, whom she loved so much. Things literally ‘flipped 180 in a matter of days’. Sammy snapped out of her
daydream and looked ahead of her. It was still darkness.
‘David, are we going the right way?’ Sammy asked, confused.
‘Yes! Now, just be patient!’
‘Ok, I will!’ Sammy replied. Sammy stared at the empty black ahead of her. After a couple more minutes
of walking a boat came into vision. Sammy thought nothing of it and carried on looking ahead. As they got closer to the boat,
David began to slow down. Sammy looked at the boat and noticed that it was a restaurant boat, with a few tables taken up with
couples.
‘So?’ David asked. Sammy looked puzzled.
‘So what?’ She asked.
‘Well, are you ready for your meal aboard the boat?’
‘Really?’
‘Yes, really! Come on you.’ David said, laughing.
‘David this place is beautiful!’
‘Well, its perfect for you then isn’t it.’ Sammy blushed. ‘Don’t blush, it’s true.’
‘Thanks babes.’
‘What are you gonna have then?’
‘Are you ready to pay?’ The waitress interrupted.
‘Yes, I think so.’ Sammy said, taking out her purse.
‘No, you don’t this was my treat.’ David said, handing the waitress the money. The waitress then
walked away.
‘David, you didn’t have to.’ Sammy stated.
‘I wanted to babes, because I love you. Now, before we go I want to give you this.’ David took a box out
of his pocket, it was wrapped in silver wrapping paper. He handed it to Sammy, who was just sat there stunned. Sammy gently
unwrapped it and opened the box. Inside was a necklace with a heart.
‘Babe, it’s beautiful.’ Sammy exclaimed.
‘Open up the heart.’ Sammy removed the necklace from the box, and grasped the heart. She gently opened
it to reveal a picture of her and David. Tears filled her eyes.
‘Thanks so much hun.’ Sammy said, as a silent tear fell down her cheek.
‘Pass it here, I’ll put it on for you.’ David stood up and placed the necklace around Sammy’s
neck and fastened the catch. He then sat back down. ‘It suits you.’
‘Thanks babe.’
‘That’s ok hun, shall we get going?’
‘Sure.’ Sammy stood up from the table and took hold of David’s hand, they then took a slow, romantic
walk back to the car.
<~ - ~Chapter 17~ - ~>
‘Nite babes, thanks for a great night.’ Sammy said, kissing David passionately.
‘That’s ok darlin. I’ll ring you tomorrow ok?’ David asked when their lips parted.
‘Sure, Love you.’ Sammy said, as she exited the car.
‘Love you too.’ David called after her. He watched her go inside, making sure she was safe, then he drove
off.
Sammy gently closed the door, just in case the others were in bed. She hung her jacket up and then walked towards
the living room. As she opened the door, she knew she wasn’t the only one up, there were her 3 best friends in the whole
world led on the sofa, watching a film, fighting to stay awake.
‘SAMMY!’ Amira exclaimed, as she saw Sammy stood at the door.
‘Hey Amz, Adele, Shak. Why are you 3 still up?’
‘We wanted to talk to you and see how tonight went!’ Shakira said, stating the obvious.
‘Tonight was wonderful.’ Sammy said, clutching the necklace that was safely around her neck. She sat down
in between Amz and Shak.
‘Wow! Sammy that necklace is gorgeous.’ Shakira exclaimed.
‘I know.’
‘He got you that?’ Adele asked.
‘Yep, he took me to a Restaurant Boat on the river. He paid for everything and at the end of the night he gave
me this.’ Sammy explained.
‘That’s so sweet. You 2 are so loved up!’ Amira said.
‘I know, it makes me feel sick, coz I have no-one to be Lovey-Dovey with.’ Shakira moaned.
‘Poor you Shak.’ Adele comforted her. ‘Be Lovey-Dovey with your Lee posters hun!’
‘I will, but I can be Lovey-Dovey with the real thing next week!’ Shak replied. ‘That’s a
point Samzie, no flirting for you!’ Shak laughed.
‘I’m sure David won’t mind if I flirt with Mr Ryan an ickle bit!’ Sammy laughed.
‘No, I’m sure he’ll be very understanding about his girlfriend flirting with a gorgeous popstar!’
Shakira laughed.
‘He will, he trusts me!’
*beep beep*
‘That’s mine.’ Sammy stated, retrieving her phone from the bottom of her bag.
‘I bet that’s loverboy!’ Shakira laughed.
‘Probably is.’ Sammy replied. Sammy opened the message.
Hey babes, jus wanna say nite, sweet dreamz, love u always, David xxx
‘Aaaaawww, sweet.’ Shakira stated.
‘Shakira! Don’t read over my shoulder!’ Sammy said, hitting Shak with the pillow that was conveniently
behind her.
‘OW!’ Shak exclaimed.
‘You deserved that!’ Amira stated. ‘If Sammy wanted you to see it, she’d have let you!’
‘Sorry babes.’ Shak apologised.
‘That’s alright hun, I was gonna read it out anyway. I share everything with you 4! It’s not exactly
exciting! He just says nite, sweet dreamz and love u always.’
‘You’re so lucky, he really loves you.’ Amira stated.
‘I know, I love him too.’ Sammy replied smiling. She laid her head on Amira’s shoulder and closed
her eyes; she slowly drifted off to sleep.
<~ - ~Chapter 18~ - ~>
‘EVERYONE IN THE HOUSE WAKE UP NOW!!!!!!’ Sammy stirred and lifted her head to look at the clock. 7:00
in the feckin morning!
‘What is Shakira playing at?’ Sammy asked, the person next to her stirred.
‘Maybe she’s excited! You are meeting Blue today!’ David stated.
‘Shit yeah! I must get sorted!’ Sammy jumped up and put her dressing gown on. ‘Morning babes, by
the way!’ Sammy leaned over the bed and kissed David.
‘Morning.’
‘You ready then girls?’ Sammy asked, picking up her bag.
‘Yep!’ Shakira replied.
‘Off we go then!’ Amzie said.
‘Bye babes.’ Sammy said, kissing David goodbye.
‘Bye hun, have fun girls!’
‘We will!’ All the girls replied. They exited the house, closing the door behind them. They all clambered
into Amira’s car like a bunch of giggling schoolgirls. Amira started the car and Blue began blaring out of the speakers.
‘Get ready boys! We’re coming to get ya!’ Shakira exclaimed, laughing.
‘Too right!’ Sammy replied.
‘I’m so nervous!’ Shakira stated. They were just walking up to the entrance to Wembley Arena.
‘It’s only Blue!’ Sammy laughed.
‘Exactly it’s Blue! It’s Lee Ryan for goodness sakes!’
‘There’s Johnny!’ Adele said, pointing to a man stood in the doorway.
‘Hello there girls, I’m guessing you are Shakira, Sammy, Adeline and Amira?’
‘That’s us.’ Sammy replied.
‘Well, hello girls, the boys are waiting for you inside, are you ready?’ Johnny asked.
‘As we’ll ever be!’ Amira said, laughing nervously.
‘C’mon then.’ They followed Johnny inside and down the corridor. They walked in complete and utter
silence. There was a noise coming from the end of the corridor that got louder as they got closer. It was male voices, ones
that all 4 of the girls recognised. They arrived at the entrance to the room and followed Johnny inside.
‘Boys, these are the competition winners. I’m off to sort something out, so be nice!’ Johnny announced.
‘Of course we’ll be nice Johnny!’ Dunk stated.
‘Alright then. Bye girls, have fun!’
‘Bye Johnny!’ The girls replied in unison.
‘How did you girls do that?’ Lee asked.
‘Do what?’ The 4 girls replied.
‘That!’ Lee laughed. Sammy laughed as well.
‘We spend too much time together!’ Sammy replied.
‘So we know that you’re Shakira, Sammy, Amira and Adeline, but which one of you is which?’ Dunk
asked.
‘I’m Sammy.’ Sammy looked at her friends to allow them to introduce themselves. None of them spoke,
Shak was staring at Lee, and Adele and Amzie were staring at Dunk. Sammy laughed. ‘These 3 open mouthed idiots are Shak,
Amzie and Adele.’
The boys all laughed.
‘Seen as you’re the only one able to do anything, come and join us!’ Lee said, patting the seat
next to him. Sammy laughed at him as she sat next to him. Suddenly Amzie and Adele snapped out of it.
‘Hi!’ They both said, causing everyone else to laugh (except Shak who was still frozen to the spot!)
‘Hi girls, nice of you to join us!’ Simon said, still laughing.
‘Sorry, we were a bit starstruck!’ Amira said, blushing.
‘That’s ok, there’s no need to be you know we’re just normal guys!’ Ant replied.
‘Yea, we know that, it’s just seeing you for the first time!’ Adele smiled.
‘Come and join us! Don’t stand at the door all day!’ Dunk said. Adele and Amira both went to sit
by Duncan. Shakira was the only one still stood there!
‘Look at her, man! She’ll snap out of it in a minute and run over to sit on the other side of Lee! I promise
ya!’ Sammy stated.
‘She’s a Lee fan is she?’ Sy asked.
‘Just a bit!’ Amira laughed. Sammy stood up and walked over to Shak, she waved her hand in front of Shak’s
face.
‘Shakira? Anyone home?’ She asked.
‘Sammy use something like the other day!’ Adele said.
‘I cant do that! Not when one of the people concerned is here!’ Sammy laughed.
‘Just do it!’ Amira said.
‘Alright then! She’ll hate me mind!’
‘She won’t for long, she forgave you for the one the other day!’
‘I spose! Here goes! Shak, Lee Ryan has just walked past wearing absolutely nothing!’ Sammy said standing
back to observe what happens. Shak sprung to life.
‘Where? Where?’ She asked, looking around. Everyone else in the room began rolling around on the floor
with laughter. Shak went bright red. ‘You did it to me again!’
‘I’m sorry Shak, but we couldn’t leave you any longer, not when you’re creating a puddle on
the floor!’ Everyone was still laughing. Shakira went a brilliant shade of maroon! ‘Go and sit where I was sat,
that should cheer you up!’
‘Where were you sat?’ Shakira asked.
‘Right there by Mr Ryan.’
‘You’re giving me your seat?’
‘Yea, I’m nice like that!’ Sammy laughed. Shakira shyly walked over and sat next to Lee.
‘Hi Shak, nice of you to join us.’ Lee stated.
‘Hi Lee.’ Shakira replied nervously. The best day of their life’s had officially started.
<~ - ~Chapter 19~ - ~>
***Part 1***
‘So, just out of interest, do any of you have boyfriends?’ Lee asked, cheekily. The 3 girls looked at
Sammy. Sammy burst out laughing.
‘So much for hiding it!’ She said. ‘I’m the only one.’
‘She’s way loved up!’ Shak exclaimed. Now that she was back to her normal self, there was no stopping
her!
‘Shut up!’ Sammy exclaimed. Throwing the cushion that was in her lap at Shak.
‘Well you are!’ Amira argued.
‘I know! But he’s so lovely to me. And he was there for me when I needed him, you know.’ Sammy said,
reminiscing.
‘We know what you mean babes.’ Amira replied, smiling weakly.
‘But then so were you guys, all of you. I can’t really explain to the boys without letting out my worst
secret, but girls, you were there for me, you helped me get through it, and boys, your music always helped as well. Ok, you
guys have no idea what I’m on about, so I’m gonna go find the loo, while the girls explain, coz I’d rather
not.’ Sammy stood up, and headed for the door. Lee stood up.
‘I’ll show you where the loo’s are.’ Lee announced, following Sammy out of the door.
In the room…
‘Shak, do you wanna say?’ Amira asked, shyly.
‘It’s kind of a bit of a shock thing ain’t it? It’s hard to explain, but I will try. The truth
is Sammy went through a really rough time at home, a few months back. So tough that she turned to self-harming.’ Shak
paused as she said this. And observed the boys faces, they were all completely shocked. Shak continued.
‘None of us knew about it, she kept her arms covered up. The day we won the chance to meet you, Sammy fainted.
It had no connection with the harming but she went to hospital. They told us about scars and fresh cuts that they had found
on her arms. She’s stopped now, through the help of your music, her friends and David, her boyfriend that was her doctor
at the hospital.’
‘Wow, she’s been through a lot. Our music really helped her?’ Simon asked.
‘Yeah, her parents used to argue loads, and whenever they started she’d put your CD’s on as loud
as possible to drown out the sound. It was never anybody else’s, always yours.’ Shakira explained.
‘That’s why we’re in this business, man. To reach people with our music.’ Ant stated.
‘Does she still live at home?’ Duncan asked.
‘No, we’ve all moved in together, that’s really what made her stop, because she was away from the
cause.’ Amira replied.
<~ - ~Chapter 19~ - ~>
***Part 2***
On the way to the toilets…
‘You don’t wanna hear my story then?’ Sammy asked.
‘Yea, but I’d rather hear it from you.’ Lee replied.
‘It’s really hard to say, you’ll probably think I’m a nutter for what I did.’
‘Well, tell me and then I’ll know. The toilets are down the end by the way, but I’ll walk with you.’
‘Thanks. Well, when I lived at home my parents always used to argue, and I mean really argue. It really got
to me, I hated it, and I mean anyone would. I had loads of pain burning up inside me. The only way I could find at the time
to relieve the pain was to self-harm.’ A tear rolled down Sammy’s cheek as she explained her deepest feelings
to someone who she’s only ever seen in magazines and on television until 30 mins ago. Sammy stopped walking and looked
at Lee for a reaction, she could see tears filling his eyes. Lee saw the tears falling down her face and pulled her towards
him for a hug.
‘It’s ok babes, don’t cry.’ He soothed her as he stroked her hair.
‘I’m sorry I told you to get the others to say it.’ Sammy said, releasing herself from Lee’s
grasp and wiping her eyes.
‘I wanted to hear it from you, please carry on.’
‘Well, the day we won the competition, you know the one to come here, we were all at Shak’s house. I don’t
know why, and neither did the hospital, but I fainted. It had nothing to do with the harming but they discovered my scars
and scabs. No one knew about it, none of the girls, I always covered my arms up and if they saw a scab I’d make something
up. But the hospital had to ask the girls about it. They asked Shak as she was the one that spent most time with me. Obviously
Shak knew nothing about it. I was allowed home but I was told that I had to go to counselling weekly. While I was in hospital,
I got friendly with one of the doctors. Dr Wilcox.’ Sammy smiled as she said his name.
‘He was gonna be at the counselling sessions, and offered to take me. I went to one counselling session. I got
there, and we had to talk to the whole group about our problem, why we were there. I went to start, but couldn’t say
it. I ran from the room crying. David, I mean Dr Wilcox, followed me. He told me that I didn’t have to go back if I
didn’t want to. I said that I’d rather not; I had slid down onto the floor. He just sat there with me, just talking.
He then told me how he felt. That he really liked me. I wasn’t sure if I felt the same way but I realised a couple of
days later that I did. We’ve been together ever since. Before I moved out of home; the reason I moved out of home was
because my parents hadn’t learnt their lesson. They still argued, probably more than before. But I knew that I couldn’t
return to my way of coping with it, I had to find something else. One thing I used was your music. When the arguing started,
so did my music. As loud as possible to drown out the sound. I’d sit there and stare at my pictures of my best friends,
my boyfriend, and my idols. Idols being you guys by the way!’
Sammy laughed, taking away some of the tension. They were still stood in the middle of the corridor, just talking.
Lee smiled. Sammy continued. ‘I never played anyone else’s music though, that didn’t work at all. It had
to be yours. Most of the times I ended up phoning David in tears begging him to come around. Of course he always did. Wherever
he was, whatever he was doing, he came around to help me. David and the girls talked me into moving out, moving into a flat
with my best mates. Get me away from my parents, after all, they were causing my distress. It worked; I haven’t cut
since the day before I went into hospital. I’ve never even thought about doing it again. I’ve even got the confidence
to wear short-sleeved tops now. People see my scars, they know that I’m a freak, but that’s up to them, because
they don’t know the real reason behind it.’
‘You’re not a freak, loads of people do it.’
‘I know, that’s something else that pulled me through. Knowing that I wasn’t the only one that turned
to self-harming. And now I know that I’m one of the lucky few that stopped before I hurt myself badly. But it also helped
me meet David, who I love to bits, he’s my rock, I don’t think I could have done it without him.’
Sammy fingered with her necklace as she spoke about David.
‘Did he get you your necklace?’
‘Yea, he gave it to me a few days ago.’
‘The girls are right you know, he obviously really loves you, and you obviously love him.’
‘I do! I love him from the heart and soul. I’ve never loved someone like this.’
‘That’s sweet babes.’ Sammy laughed. ‘What?’
‘Nothing. I just realised how cheesy I sounded. I gotta go and sort out my make-up now, I bet it’s every
where!’
‘No it’s not actually, it hasn’t changed.’
‘That’s alright then, I can’t be bothered to walk the rest of the way to the toilets.’
‘Lazy.’ Lee teased.
‘I know! But I’m allowed to be! We better get back and see how the others reacted.’
‘I’m glad you told me yourself.’
‘I’m glad I did as well actually. It felt good to talk to someone other than the girls or David. They’re
always there for me, don’t get me wrong, but sometimes you just need to talk to someone different.’ Sammy looked
at Lee and smiled. Lee smiled back.
‘I’ll race you back to the others!’ Lee said, starting to run.
‘Hey, you got a head start!’ Sammy shouted, running after him.
<~ - ~Chapter 20~ - ~>
‘I beat ya!’ Lee teased, as he entered the room. The others went silent as Sammy followed him in.
‘Yea, but you got a head start on me!’ Sammy protested.
‘I won fair and square!’ Lee stated, collapsing into an empty seat. Sammy collapsed next to him. Everyone
else was still silent.
‘Alright then, I’ll let you win!’ Sammy gave in. Sammy and Lee then realised how quiet the room
was. ‘Why are you lot so quiet?’
‘Yea, you’re all blinkin silent! That’s a first!’
‘True. Very true! What’s wrong with you all?’ Sammy asked.
‘Nothing, we were just stunned by you two, racing in!’ Amira stated.
‘Sorry, Mr Ryan here challenged me to a race, in which he cheated!’
‘I did not! I was just faster!’
‘Yea, yea!’ Lee suddenly started tickling her. ‘Lee, get off me!’
‘Not until you say that I didn’t cheat and that I won fair and square!’ Lee said, gripping hold
off Sammy’s hands to stop her from wriggling.
‘I can’t say that, coz then I’d be lying!’
‘Well, I’m not letting go then!’
‘Fine, you didn’t cheat, you won fair and square!’ Sammy said, quietly.
‘Pardon, what was that? I couldn’t quite hear you.’
‘You didn’t cheat, you won fair and square.’ Sammy said, loudly.
‘Thank you very much!’ Lee said, releasing Sammy’s hands. Sammy sat up properly.
‘You’ll pay for that!’ She stated.
‘Hmmm, I don’t think so!’ Lee laughed.
‘We’ll see!’ Sammy replied.
‘Sammy, this is my number, if you need to talk, ring me. Yeah?’ Lee said quietly to Sammy, as the girls
were getting ready to join the crowds outside for the concert.
‘Thanks babes, I’ll definitely be using it.’ Sammy smiled, taking the piece of paper containing
Lee’s number and sliding it into her purse before any of the girls saw. They already thought that Sammy and Lee had
been getting on a bit too well today.
‘Good, enjoy the concert!’
‘I’m sure I will.’
‘Right girls, time to go I’m afraid.’ Johnny announced, standing in the doorway.
‘Bye babes. Good luck tonight.’ Sammy said, wrapping her arms around Lee and giving him a hug. ‘Although,
I’m sure you don’t need it!’ Sammy hugged all the other guys, wishing them luck, as did the other girls.
‘You ready?’ Johnny asked, after standing in the doorway for 5 minutes.
‘Yea. If we have to!’ Shak said, heading for the door.
‘We’ll see you soon girls, yea?’ Duncan asked.
‘Sure.’ Amira replied. The girls left the room and followed Johnny back to the entrance.
‘You girls made a big impression on the lads today. They’ve never been like that when competition winners
have left.’ Johnny said, as they reached the door.
‘That’s good to know! We’ll have to come back again won’t we?’ Shakira laughed.
‘Maybe!’ Johnny teased. ‘Take care girls, and enjoy the show.’
‘Oh my god! That was so amazing! Lee looked fine up on that stage!’ Shakira stated. The concert had finished
and the girls were leaving the arena.
‘Duncan looked amazing! Even with all that sweat!’ Adele replied.
‘Nice!’ Shak laughed. Sammy had her phone out texting.
‘Who you texting? That boyfriend of yours?’ Adeline asked.
‘No I’m not actually.’ Sammy replied.
‘Who then?’ Amira asked.
‘Just a friend.’ Sammy replied, she wouldn’t dare tell them that she was texting Lee Ryan. They
already spoke to her earlier about how close she seemed to Lee today. Reminding her that she had a boyfriend. How could Sammy
forget about David? Lee was just a friend, someone she could talk to. Nothing was gonna happen, she loved David too much.
<~ - ~Chapter 21~ - ~>
Lee sat down in the car and got his breath back. Another great show. His phone suddenly went. He looked at the screen,
one message received.
Hey Lee. Congrats on a gr8 show. This is my number. I’ll spk 2 u soon. K? Spanish, Loadsa
Love, Sammy xxx
Lee smiled widely.
‘What are you smiling at?’ Duncan asked, he was in the same car as Lee.
‘Nothing.’ Lee denied.
‘Yes you are! Who text you?’
‘Sammy.’
‘You liked her didn’t you?’
‘I did, yea, but she’s badly in love with David. We were talking about him when we walked to the loos.
She told me about her self-harming, and we were talking about David as well.’
‘David, you mean her boyfriend yea?’
‘Yea.’
‘Oh right, anyway what did she say in her text?’ Lee read the text out to Dunk. ‘Bless, you gave
her your number before she left I gather.’
‘Yea, I did, coz we’d been chatting loads and she said how good it was to talk to someone different for
a change. So I gave her my number, so we can talk anytime she wants.’
‘Cool. Just make sure you go careful yea? We don’t want this boyfriend of hers getting the wrong idea.’
‘He won’t. He sounds fine. Actually, you know the band that we are doing the CDUK party with on Saturday?’
‘Yea, Triple 8 or something.’
‘Well, her boyfriends in that band. She’s gonna be there with him, so she’s gonna introduce us all!’
‘Cool, are the other girls coming?’
‘Yea, why? Which one have you got your eye on then Dunk?’
‘None of em!’ Dunk said, shyly.
‘Yes, you did! Tell me mate, I told you.’
‘Well, I liked Adele and Amz, not sure which one I like more, but they were both really nice girls.’
‘Sweet, Dunk. Trust you liking them both!’
‘Honey, I’m home!’ Sammy shouted as she opened the door.
‘Sammy, you sound like Fred Flintstone!’ Shak laughed.
‘I know, that was the idea!’ Sammy laughed. The four girls walked into the living room, and saw David
collapsed on the sofa.
‘Good time girls?’ He asked.
‘Yes, thank you babes, brilliant time!’ Sammy said, sitting on his lap. He kissed her softly. ‘And
I’m gonna introduce you to the guys, especially Lee on Saturday! I told him all about you! Probably bored him a bit!
But, I did! And he wants to meet you on Saturday!’
‘Cool, but if you were this hyper around him, then I don’t think he’s gonna wanna meet me!’
Sammy hit him playfully.
‘He gets just as hyper as I do, so it’s ok!’
‘Yeps, those two got on really well!’ Shakira teased.
‘I know we did! In a friendly way! I have a boyfriend remember! And Lee knows that!’ Sammy replied.
‘Yea, but I think he liked you babes, you could tell in his face when you said that you had a boyfriend.’
Shak stated.
‘Yea, whatever!’ Sammy laughed.
‘Seriously he did!’ Amira assured her.
‘How could he not! Look at the gorgeous girlfriend I’ve got!’
‘Aaaaawww, thanks babes!’ Sammy kissed him softly. ‘We’ll see. I’m off to bed now. Wanna
join me babes?’ Sammy winked.
‘Hmm, yea, I’m feeling a bit tired actually.’ Sammy stood up and pulled David off the couch.
‘Night girls!’ Sammy said, walking outta the room.
‘Hmmm, wonder how much sleeping those two are really gonna get!’ Shakira said, as she heard the bedroom
door close.
<~ - ~Chapter 22~ - ~>
‘You nervous babes?’ Sammy asked, she was sat on one of the chairs in Triple 8’s dressing room.
The rest of the guys were outside practicing the dance routine. Sammy and David were sat chatting.
‘Not really, I’m excited mainly!’ Sammy stood up and sat on David’s lap.
‘Good Luck anyway babes. Although, I know you don’t need it!’ Sammy said, kissing him passionately.
Someone knocked at the door but Sammy and David didn’t hear. The person opened the door and walked in.
‘Anyone in here?’ A voice asked. Sammy recognised the voice so broke free of David’s embrace.
‘Hi Lee, come in.’ Sammy said.
‘Sorry, am I interrupting something?’ Lee asked, nervously.
‘You were, but it doesn’t matter!’ Sammy laughed. She stood up and hugged Lee, kissing his cheek
softly. ‘Anyways, how are ya babes?’
‘Fine thanks.’
‘Good. Oh yeah. Lee this is my gorgeous boyfriend David, David this is Lee.’
‘Nice to meet ya mate, Sammy told me all about you the other day. What you did for her when she needed you.’
Lee said, shaking David’s hand.
‘I love her, I’ll do anything for her.’ David said, hugging Sammy tightly, as he spoke.
‘I gathered from what she said.’ Lee smiled.
‘Told you that I told him everything!’ Sammy laughed.
‘She did actually, well I think she did!’ Lee laughed.
‘Now you two have met, I gotta go find the girls in the audience. Have a great time up there, I’ll be
the mad screaming one at the front!’
‘How are you getting to the front?’ David asked.
‘Believe me, us girlies have our ways! We’ve done it at all of your concerts!’ Sammy said, nodding
towards Lee. She kissed David then hugged Lee and kissed his cheek good luck guys! See you after the show.’ Sammy then
left the room leaving Lee and David chatting.
‘SAMMY OVER HERE!’ Sammy heard her name being called and headed in the direction of the voice, pushing
her way through the crowds. She eventually reached the girls who were all grinning from ear to ear. ‘Best seats in the
house as usual!’ Shak stated, as Sammy got close enough to hear.
‘So we blinking well should have, it’s my boyfriend’s band that’s performing.’
‘And our other favourite band!’ Amira said.
‘Oh yeah, and them!’ Sammy laughed. ‘Here we go girls!’ Sammy said, as she saw someone step
up on stage.
‘Hello everyone and welcome to the CD:UK party! We have a couple of brilliant bands for you. We have the boyband
Blue!’ At this every girl in the house screamed at the top of their voices. ‘And we also have a brilliant new
band live on stage for you, they’re gonna be huge! So put your hands together and make some noise for Triple 8!’
The 4 best friends clapped and screamed as loud as they could for the boys. They had to give them all their support, they
were the only ones who knew who they were!
‘I’m so proud of you!’ Sammy said, hugging her man.
‘Thanks babes.’ David replied, kissing her.
‘You were great guys. The audience seemed to love you, especially the girls!’ Sammy stated.
‘Yeah, they did, Sammy almost punched the lights out of one girl, making sure she wasn’t gonna lose her
man!’ Shakira laughed. Sammy blushed.
‘Well, they can fancy you guys but they ain’t laying a finger on you!’ Sammy exclaimed, pointing
at David.
‘It was so funny!’ Adele said, laughing like mad.
‘The girl looked at Sammy and said; What are you his girlfriend or something?’ Shakira said, in between
laughter. ‘And Sammy turned around and said, Yea I am actually, have you got a problem with that? The girl was stunned,
we all just burst out laughing!’
‘It was pretty funny actually, the girl was horrified!’ Sammy laughed.
‘What are you like?’ David asked.
‘I only did it because I love you!’ Sammy said, as she kissed David softly on the lips.
‘Will you two get a room, you’re making me feel sick!’ Shakira exclaimed.
‘Sorry Shak!’ Sammy laughed. Just then 4 recognisable boys walked into the room, closely followed by their
tour manager, who was also very recognisable to the girls.
‘Hey guys, sorry we took a bit longer, we all wanted to have a shower afterwards. Then we had to wait for Duncan
to finish his hair!’ Lee exclaimed.
‘Well, it takes time to look this good!’ Duncan replied. Everyone laughed at him.
‘Right, the audience are still in the club, having fun, they ain’t left yet. We’re gonna get you
all out and take you to the Chinese restaurant up the road. It ain’t much, but you lot wanted somewhere to eat on your
own, so you’ve got it!’ Johnny instructed. ‘The tables booked for 14. And we have to get going now.’
‘14?’ Sammy asked. ‘There are only 13 of us.’
‘My cousin, Vicky is joining us.’ Lee stated. ‘She came to watch the show. Oh, and there’s
my gorgeous cousin right now!’
‘Hey Lee! Hey boys.’ Vicky walked up to her cousin and hugged him as she spoke. ‘Great show Coz,
and you guys! You were amazing! How many times have you performed?’
‘That was our first time actually.’ David replied.
‘Really? You looked like you’d been doing it for ages. I’m Vicky by the way.’
‘I’m David, this is Sammy, my girlfriend, and these are Sammy’s friends….’ David introduced
everybody.
‘Ok, I don’t think I’m gonna remember all of those but I’ll try!’ Vicky laughed.
‘Are we ready now?’ Johnny asked.
‘Yes, we’re ready Johnny. Keep your hair on!’ Duncan laughed.
<~ - ~Chapter 23~ - ~>
‘So, any idea how high its gonna get?’ Shak asked, sitting on the floor next to the sofa.
‘Nope, we didn’t wanna look at midweek’s or anything. We wanted to all find out together.’
Sparx replied. Everyone was around at the boys’ house. Sammy, Shak, Amira and Adele, David, Sparx, Justin, Jamie and
Josh. They were all anxiously awaiting the position of ‘Knockout’, Triple 8’s debut single. All the boys’
phones were on the table in the centre of the room. They had all radios switched off so they couldn’t hear it any other
way.
Suddenly Josh’s phone started ringing. Everyone jumped, Josh grabbed the phone.
-Hello?
-Hello darling, any news yet?
-No mum, there isn’t. I’ll ring you as soon as possible.
-Ok, make sure you do.
-Mum, I will, now just get off the phone, we’re waiting for the phone call!
-Ok honey, bye.
-Bye mum.
‘Bless your mum Josh!’ Sammy laughed.
‘That was embarrassing!’ Josh replied quietly. Everyone laughed at him. Sparx’s phone suddenly started
ringing. Sparx grabbed his phone and answered it.
-Hi Sparx, it’s Neil Fox.
-Heya Foxy!
-Hey man, we’re just about to play your debut single, you ready to be put live on air?
-Yea sure.
-Ok then.
‘Now we have the debut single from a hot new boyband, and we just happen to have one of the members of that
boyband on the phone. Sparx mate, how are ya?’ Foxy announced.
‘I’m fine thanks Foxy, how are you?’
‘I’m very well thanks! Now, do you have all the guys there so that I can tell you the position of ‘Knockout’?’
‘Yea, I do. We’ve got a little get together going on with our closest mates as well.’
‘Hello Foxy!’ David and Justin shouted out.
‘Hello guys. Right ok, what number do you think your single is at then Sparx?’
‘We have no idea to tell you the truth, we didn’t wanna know until today.’
‘Well, I’ll give you a clue, we just played number 9 and we’re about to play number 8’
‘We got to number 8?’ Loud cheers came from the front room, nearly deafening Foxy on the other end of
the line.
‘Well done lads! Make sure you celebrate!’
‘We will Foxy!’
‘Do you wanna introduce your number 8 debut single?’
‘Sure. Hi everyone this is Sparx from Triple 8, thanks very, very much for buying our single and here it is
at number 8!’ As the opening chords kicked in Sparx hung up. At the same time Sammy put the radio on to hear the song
in its entirety.
‘Well done babes.’ Sammy stated, kissing David.
‘Champagne all around I think!’ Shakira exclaimed.
‘I would agree, except we don’t have any champagne! We have lemonade.’ Jamie replied.
‘LEMONADE?!’ Sammy and Shak exclaimed together. Then burst out laughing.
‘Looks like it’s lemonade all around then!’ Sammy stated.
<~ - ~Chapter 24~ - ~>
Sammy rubbed her eyes and looked at her clock next to her. 4:30 am. Her phone ringing had rudely awakened her. She
grabbed the object that appeared to be her mobile and looked at the screen. Lee Mobile flashed up. She pressed the green button
to answer.
-Hello?
-Hiya babes. Did I wake you up?
-Just maybe Lee, it’s ˝ 4 in the morning here!
-Sorry, its lunchtime where we are.
-Oh right. What’s up?
-Nothing really, just wanted to chat.
-Cool. Whatcha been up to?
-Just promoting, and the other usual. You?
- Just celebrating the boys’ single going in at number 8.
-Really?
-Yea, went straight into the top 10 yesterday.
-Say congrats for me.
-Will do.
-I’m gonna let you get back to sleep coz you sound knackered! I’ll speak to you soon ok babes?
-Sure hun. Spanish.
-Waiter.
Sammy hung up the phone. Placed it on her side and tried to go back to sleep. As she was now wide-awake she found
this completely impossible. She heaved herself outta bed and went for a shower.
‘Shak, have you seen Sammy?’ Amira asked, worried.
‘No, ain’t she still in bed?’ Shakira said, sleepily as she walked into the living room.
‘No, she was gone when we woke up.’ Adeline replied, slightly panicking.
‘Don’t panic Adele, you know Sammy, she’ll just have gone out for a bit!’ Shakira re-assured
Adeline.
‘I hope your right Shak!’ Amira stated.
As Sammy looked out across the river, a tear rolled down her cheek. Since David had got the record deal, she hardly
ever saw him. He was either recording, promoting, at photo shoots etc, etc. Phone calls just weren’t the same.
The girls did their best to keep her spirits up, and work took her mind off of things for a while but the thought
was always there in the back of her mind.
The happy times spent by the river. Sammy fiddled with her necklace as she reminisced about the good times. But since
then, things just seemed to be falling apart. Her and David seemed so, well, yesterday.
She didn’t want it to be so yesterday, but they were just growing away from each other. More tears rolled down
her cheeks, as Sammy wiped them away. She took one last deep breath then turned around and headed for home.
Sammy looked at the time on her phone as she fumbled for her keys in her bag. 5:30 pm. She’d been out literally
all day. Oops! She thought. She eventually found her keys and opened the door.
‘SAMMY!’ Amira exclaimed, running towards Sammy and hugging her tightly.
‘What’s up babes?’ Sammy asked, confused.
‘Where’ve you been all day?’ Shakira asked, wandering out of the kitchen.
‘Out, clearing my head.’ Sammy replied.
‘Well, you’ve had Missy here in a panic all day! And the other one hiding in the garden!’ Shakira
laughed.
‘Sorry, I woke up really early and couldn’t sleep so went for a walk. I then got a bit sidetracked on
the way home and ended up looking around town.’ Sammy filled the girls in.
‘You could have let us know where you were.’ Amira stated.
‘Sorry babes, but I lost track of time and was in a world of my own all day.’
‘Thinking about a little thing called distance?’ Shakira asked, she knew Sammy inside out. Sammy didn’t
have to say what was on her mind, Shakira knew. Sammy silently nodded and tears filled her eyes for what must have been the
millionth time that day. Shakira immediately pulled Sammy into her arms as Sammy broke down.
<~ - ~Chapter 25~ - ~>
‘Where are you off to?’ Sammy asked, as Shakira walked down the stairs in a short black skirt and a gorgeous
red halter neck.
‘I’m off out on a date!’ Shakira grinned.
‘What? Spill girl!’ Sammy exclaimed, pulling Shak onto the sofa next to her. It was a few weeks since
Sammy’s disappearance.
‘A certain Mr Lee Ryan rang me yesterday.’ Shakira began.
‘And…’ Sammy probed.
‘He asked if I’d like to join him for a meal tonight!’ Shakira squealed.
‘Shak, why didn’t you tell me?’
‘I dunno, I kind of kept it to myself!’
‘Why?’ Sammy queried.
‘I don’t know really but you know now! How do I look?’ Shakira asked, standing up and twirling around
in her outfit.
‘Lee’s eyes are gonna pop out of his head!’ Sammy laughed.
‘Cheers babes!’ Shakira replied.
‘When’s he picking you up?’
‘Anytime now.’ With that the doorbell went. Sammy quickly stood up and walked towards the door.
‘Shak, pretend your finishing your make up!’ Sammy stated. She opened the door.
‘Heya Sweets.’ Sammy stated, as Lee kissed her cheek.
‘Hey babes. She ready?’
‘Almost, I think she’s just finishing her make-up. SHAK?’ Sammy shouted.
‘Just coming.’ Shakira called, she checked her make-up one last time before leaving the front room.
‘Wow, you look amazing Shak.’ Lee exclaimed, as Shak walked
his way. Her outfit perfectly complimenting her figure.
‘Thanks.’ Shakira blushed. ‘You look great.’
‘Thanks. So you ready?’
‘Yep.’
‘Shak, you got your keys? I might have an early night.’ Sammy asked.
‘Yeah, got them. This is a bit different isn’t it? You saying goodbye to me as I go out for a meal.’
Shakira laughed. Sammy’s eyes filled with tears, the exact thing Sammy had just been thinking and Shak had picked up
on it.
‘Sammy, babes, I’m sorry, I didn’t mean to mention...’
‘Shak, don’t worry. You just go out and have a good time, yeah? Don’t worry about me.’ A tear
fell out of the corner of Sammy’s eye and rolled down her cheek, taking black eyeliner with it.
‘Sammy, I am worried about you. You’ve been really down lately. Maybe I shouldn’t leave you here
alone.’ Shakira stated.
‘Shak, don’t worry. I know what you’re thinking and it’s nearly a year since I’ve done
that.’ Sammy managed a smile of re-assurance. ‘I’m not gonna start now. Anyway, Amira and Adele should be
back in an hour.’
‘If your sure?’ Lee asked, concerned. ‘We can stay in with you.’
‘Lee, I’m fine babes, I swear. You two go out and enjoy yourselves, ok? I’m just gonna ‘reminisce
about the times.’’ Sammy said, quoting Blazin Squad.
<~ - ~Chapter 26~ - ~>
Sammy quietly opened the door and removed her coat, throwing it over the banister. It was 1 am, the other girls were
probably already in bed.
‘Sammy, you’re back!’ Adeline exclaimed, standing at the top of the stairs. Amira suddenly came
running out of her bedroom.
‘SAMMY!’ She squealed. ‘How was the meal?’
‘What are you two doing up, I was being extra quiet just for you! Come down here, so we can speak properly!’
Sammy laughed. Amira and Adeline came bounding down the stairs.
‘We didn’t expect you home until tomorrow morning.’ Adeline stated, sticking the kettle on for a
hot chocolate – the girls favourite drink.
‘I wasn’t gonna come home until tomorrow morning, but I didn’t really wanna stay at the hotel. I
told David I had college and work tomorrow and that I couldn’t miss either.’
‘Why did you tell him that? Tomorrow’s your only day off college!’ Amira enquired, concerned.
‘I don’t know babes, things didn’t feel right. David was like he always is, cuddly, loving, romantic,
but it wasn’t the same. It was like I didn’t want him to be like that. Or maybe I did, I just didn’t want
it to be from h…’ Sammy stopped, realising that she’d almost said what she was planning on keeping to herself.
‘Sammy, why did you stop?’ Adeline queried.
‘You were gonna say you didn’t want it from him weren’t you?’ Amira asked. A tear rolled down
Sammy’s cheek, she slowly and silently nodded. Amira and Adeline jumped up at exactly the same time and wrapped their
arms around Sammy, allowing her to sob as hard as she wanted.
‘Girls what am I going to do?’ Sammy sobbed.
‘Sammy, just tell us who it is you like Honey, then we can help you.’ Amira explained.
‘It’s too complicated, I love David to bits, I really do. But I think I like this person even more. Even
though he’s only around now and again, like David, at least he makes the effort to ring me, text me, talk to me.’
Sammy cried.
‘Sammy, I think I know who you are on about, but I want you to tell us.’ Adeline stated.
‘It’s Lee, you know it is, you know I’ve always liked him. But he’s with Shak now, she loves
him to bits, she doesn’t even have to say. Things are such a mess.’ Sammy finished, jumping up and running upstairs
to her bedroom.
‘Oh my goodness.’ Adeline exclaimed.
‘I never realised it had gotten so bad.’ Amira stated, slumping into the chair. Suddenly she jumped back
up again. ‘Adeline, does Sammy have anything sharp in her room?’
‘I don’t think so, but she wouldn’t. Would she?’
‘I don’t know, quick.’ Amira answered, panicking. The girls jumped up and ran upstairs. Adeline
began knocking on the door.
‘SAMMY?’ Amira shrieked. There was silence.
‘Sammy, please open the door, or just answer us.’ Adeline pleaded. Still…there was silence.
<~ - ~Chapter 28~ - ~>
‘Sammy? Please just talk to us.’ Amira asked. They’d been trying to get her to talk for 10 minutes.
Each of them had a lock on the inside of their door for privacy when they weren’t alone, which meant that Amira and
Adeline couldn’t force their way in.
‘Girls, look I’m ok, I just need some time alone.’ Sammy quietly replied. Amira and Adeline breathed
a sigh of relief.
‘Ok babes, just come and see us when your ready. And promise us you won’t do anything stupid.’ Amira
pleaded.
‘I wouldn’t dream of it Amz, I just need to get my head around things.’ Sammy replied.
‘Ok babes.’ Adeline said.
Adeline and Amira worriedly walked back downstairs, it was still only 2:30 am, but the girls were now wide-awake.
They got themselves something to drink, and then curled up on the sofa in the living room.
‘I could tell you know.’ Amira stated.
‘Me too.’ Adeline agreed.
‘It was the way, she spoke about David with tears in her eyes, but when she began talking about Lee, her eyes
would light up, as they did when she first met David. I knew something had changed.’ Amira explained.
‘Do you know what, I noticed it too. But I didn’t want to mention it, I thought I was probably just mistaking
things.’ Adeline admitted.
‘I hate seeing her this messed up, she’s been through so much already. Coping with her parents arguing,
getting over the self-harm for, that’s more than me and you have been through put together.’ Tears rolled down
Amira and Adeline’s cheeks, as they worried for Sammy.
Sammy rolled over in her bed, after hearing Amira and Adeline’s conversation. Her head was messed up, badly
messed up. She wanted what she couldn’t have, she had what she no longer wanted.
What was she going to do? Risk telling Lee how she feels, and losing her boyfriend. Or keep quiet. Either way she
was going to be unhappy. It was best just to take her chances.
Sammy heard Shakira arrive back at 10 the next morning. She couldn’t face seeing her all happy, so Sammy chose
to stay in her room, writing a letter to Lee.
<~ - ~Chapter 29~ - ~>
Dear Lee,
Heya Babes, ok, this is the hardest letter I’m ever going to have to write. I don’t want this to sound
strange, or come out in the wrong way. Actually, there’s no easy way to explain it.
Lee, when we first met, it was great to have someone new to talk to. Someone other than David or the girls. You became
an amazing friend of mine, I realised I could trust you with anything. The girls thought differently, they thought from the
minute we met that competition day that you fancied me. I just laughed it off, but it was always there in the back of my mind.
But then you asked Shakira out on a date, and I knew that any feelings you may have had for me were obviously gone.
At the same time as all this, David and me were growing further apart. He was constantly on tour with the boys, and
we were hardly ever together, if we were it was as a gang, not just him and me. The more time we’re spending apart,
the less love I’m feeling for him. And the more love I’m feeling for you….
Ok, so there was the thing I was trying to say through this letter.
I like you Lee, I like you a lot. I know I shouldn’t, you’re with one of my best friends, but I can’t
help what I feel. And I can’t keep it from you any longer, I need to know how you truly feel.
I know this has come as a shock to you babes. If you don’t feel the same way, just tell me it doesn’t
matter. But I need to know either way.
Loves ya Sweets.
Sammy
xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
<~ - ~Chapter 30~ - ~>
‘Shak, when’s Lee next about?’ Sammy asked.
‘Saturday, they’ve got a couple of weeks off.’ Shakira replied.
‘Cool.’ Sammy smiled.
Sammy walked back upstairs, and picked up her phone. She began tapping on the keys, typing out a text.
Hey babes, Shak sed ure bak Sat, can we meet up? I need to give u summat. Loves ya, Sammy
xxx
She hit send, before she changed her mind. She quickly got a reply back.
Hi darlin, yea im bak, & of course we can meet up, I wanted 2 c ya. Sunday afternoon ok?
Loves ya 2, Lee xxx
Sammy quickly texted back.
Sunday’s fine babes. Just u & me yea, I need a little heart2heart. I’ve missed those. xxx
Sammy needed Lee to herself for this, Shakira being there would make it a nightmare.
Just me & u sounds fine. I’ve missed them 2, jus like I’ve missed u. Loves
ya loads babe, Lee xxx
Sammy breathed a sigh of relief, some alone time, just her and Lee a chance to sort things out.
Sammy checked she had everything, make-up, keys, purse, phone, and the letter. All there, time to go and meet Lee.
She reached the entrance to the Café she’d arranged to meet Lee in. A quiet unknown café, where hopefully, they
could get some private time. Time without Lee being recognised would be good.
She caught site of Lee, sat near the back with his hands wrapped around a hot cup. Sammy’s heart instantly melted,
she liked him so much. Today was the day she’d find out if it worked both ways. She walked up behind Lee, and placed
her hands on his shoulders kissing his cheek.
‘Heya Sexy!’ Sammy laughed.
‘Heya darlin.’ Lee replied. ‘It’s great to see you.’
‘Likewise, blimey, I’ve missed ya.’
‘Me too babes, me too.’
‘I’m gonna go and get a drink.’ Sammy stated. ‘But, I want you to read this while I’m
gone, I don’t want you to read it while I’m here.’
‘Ok.’ Lee answered confused. Sammy placed the letter in Lee’s hands. She then went to order a drink.
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