I'm not the only one in my reflection.

Part twenty-two

The brunette let out a tired sigh, finally allowing herself to relax surrounded by people she trusted.

Samantha and Tara kept casting worried glances at the depressed girl throughout their trip, thinking that they were being discreet.

— I didn't know you renamed Sidney back on your phone. — The elder Carpenter said in a soft voice when, glancing around the taxi car, her eyes caught sight of her girlfriend's phone screen that was on and she saw how Prescott's contact was written.

Sam was referring to the time period, about a month after their victory over the Ghostfaces of 2022, when Leslie's daughter changed Sidney's contact name from "Godmother Sid" to "Aunt Sid."

Now, the woman was once again listed as "Godmother Sidney."

— I just... — The brunette bit her lip, feeling pathetic. — Well, she clearly enjoyed being my godmother more than my aunt, so I renamed her accordingly. It's not really a big deal. — By the end of her monologue, her voice had become quiet, almost a whisper, as she felt embarrassed for sounding so desperate.

The younger Carpenter shot a look over her older sister's shoulder at Katherine, while Samantha wrapped her arms around her lover's shoulders and pulled her close.

When the three girls arrived home, Quinn was already there, even if she was alone. She came out to greet them when they entered, but almost immediately returned to her room.

— Well, I guess our date's off. — With a sigh, Macher fell onto the bed, resting her hands behind her head as she watched her beloved pace around the room, searching through their closet and several nightstands.

— What makes you think that? Yes, it's better not to go to the restaurant, but that doesn't mean the restaurant can't come to us. Delivery, honey, delivery. — Carpenter said with a big smile, and abandoning her task of searching for something, she climbed onto the bed and loomed over the former redhead, placing her hands on either side of her head, smiling seductively. — Our date shouldn't be canceled, it's just, uh, transferred to a more intimate setting, look, there are some advantages.

Sidney's niece mumbled something, looking into her girlfriend's eyes, and she put her arms around her neck, pulling her as close to her as possible.

— An intimate setting, just the two of us... — The girl whispered before adding. — With Quinn and Tara, of course.

— We could ask them to go out for an hour or two. — Sam winked, leaning in close to the other brunette, their noses almost touching, as did their lips. — As I recall, Quinn was going to leave with her boyfriend, and Tara could hang out in our room with Chad and Mindy while we used the kitchen for our date.

— That's a good plan, baby, so you take care of the delivery, and I'll-

Samantha lunged forward, connecting her lips with her beloved's, interrupting her words, drowning them out with her mouth and her kiss.

Carpenter's touch was different from the many touches that had come before. Her hands, wrapped around the brunette's waist, were stronger, her fingers spread wider to cover more skin.

It felt exciting, even thrilling.

However, there was still a slight sense of unease.

— I was so scared back at the store. I couldn't protect you, Tara, or myself, and it broke me until the Ghostdick left, ceasing to put pressure on me with its presence. — Tara's older sister confessed, breaking off the kiss with the former redhead, pressing their foreheads against each other. — My main fear, losing the one I love, has returned with a vengeance.

— You must not forget that we can stand up for ourselves. Me, Tara, Mindy, and Chad went through this a year ago, and we'll go through it again. I'm not going to give up now that I've finally gotten you back in my love net.

Sam smiled lovingly as she began kissing her girlfriend again, this time more roughly and briefly. In fact, they were just pressing their lips together.

— You still need to order delivery, and I need to- — Roman's daughter was interrupted by the doorbell. She looked up, moaning like a hysterical child who couldn't get what she wanted.

But after the elder Carpenter got off her lover, accidentally hitting her center with her knee, Katherine moaned like an adult.

— That's a spoiler to what I'm going to do to you tonight. If you want it, that is.

Tara entered their room, interrupting the excited glances with the darkened eyes of the two girls.

— Oliver Milton is standing outside our door and wants to talk to you. — Still surprised, the younger girl said, pointing her finger at the door behind her. — He wants to talk to you, Kat.

— Okay, let's go, I also have a few questions for him. — Katherine said as she left the room, while Samantha, pouting because they'd been interrupted, picked up the phone and called the restaurant about home delivery.