Once In A Lifetime

Chapter Eleven{Part 1}

I take a step back because I've never seen Nathan so livid, his icy blue eyes are colder looking than ever. I do the only thing I think to do and give him a hug,
"What's got you so worked up bud? Is everything okay?" I say while rubbing his back. Nathan yanks himself from my embrace and yells,
"No Sam, it's not ok. Where the hell have you been! You said you'd be home two hours ago and if you were going to be late you'd call. So what happened Sam? Why didn't you call!"
I stare at him with wide eyes; I'm completely shocked at his behavior. "Nate, she's home now. It doesn't matter. Let it go dude." says Charlie as he comes to put himself between me and Nate.
"NO! I'm not the freaking chick from Frozen, I won't just let it go!" Nate bellows at Charlie.
Charlie takes a step toward Nathan and says very softly but sounding very threatening,
"Nate. Take a breath and calm yourself down. You are scaring Sam and El and you are completely out of line. Sam is fine, drop it."
Nathan shoves Charlie back into me and says to me,
"It's great you are happy. Really it is but be careful because you hardly know that guy. Charlie and I aren't always going to be there to make sure nobody hurts sweet little Sammy. Elena can't always fight your battles. A relationship is two people Sammy, do you think you can handle that with someone who doesn't know you and what you've been through?"
I start fighting back and say, "Yes! I can take care of myself, Nathan Knight! What's up your butt tonight? This isn't you!"
Nate takes a step towards me and Charlie puts a hand on Nate's shoulder to halt him,
"You can take care of yourself? You've never had to take care of yourself. I've been watching your back since we were kids! Now it's Mason's turn I guess. Let's see how he handles one of your panic attacks the first time you bring him home." Nathan sneers.
I closed my eyes, Nate hit low with that one. I only open my eyes when I hear the pop of a hand connecting with skin, when I look at Nathan he's holding his cheek and Elena is glaring him down.
"Get out." Elena says in a voice that is thick with her anger
Nathan storms out and Charlie turns around to wrap me in a hug,
"Don't you dare listen to him. He's just worried, you know he loves you. You are happy, this a good thing, and you can trust Mason. Don't let your past define your future Sammy girl." he whispers while he rubs my back. After awhile I unwrap myself from Charlie's embrace and go up to my room, I lay on my bed and check my phone and see I have a text from Mason.

Mason: Sweet dreams Sammy. I had a great time, I hope you did too.

I smile as I reply back,

Me: You have sweet dreams too! I had a great time, thanks Mas!

After I hit send, Elena walks in and sits on my bed with her sweet smile on her face and says,
"Tell me all about tonight, don't leave out any details!"
I shake my head and start to say,
"But what about Na-"
El cuts me off,
"We aren't letting that ruin your night. You are going to gush to me aka your very best friend then write all about your first date in your journal because I know you are dying too."
I laugh and gush to my best friend like Nathan's blow up never happened.