The New Girl

Christmas Break Part 1

"Why did I hear so much squealing?"

"Oh, no reason. Ryder sent me a cute text." I looked at her and mouthed 'Thank you'. All she did was nod slightly.

"Oh, okay. So what are you doing in here Sammy?"

"Oh, I just came to tell you goodnight and what my mom and dad gave me."

"What did they give you?"

"They handed me an envelope with three hundred dollars in it."

"Oh, wow! I hope I'll have some money so I can go Christmas shopping tomorrow." I nodded. I looked at the clock and it is ten minutes after eleven.

"Alright, I have to go to bed. Mom and dad said that I needed to go to bed since we're going shopping tomorrow then we're going to decorate or something." I said. I stood up along with Brenda.

"Okay, goodnight. I love you."

"And I love you." I kissed her and I heard Melody fake gag. I'm pretty sure Brenda gave her the finger because she started laughing. I smiled.

"Goodnight to you too, Mel." I started to walk out.

"Goodnight Samuel!" I groaned inwardly and shut the door. I checked on Stevie, who was sound asleep. Then, I checked on Stacy. She was by all means not asleep. She was sitting up in her bed, hugging the stuffed bear I got her while crying her eyes out. I rushed over to her and pulled her into my lap. She sobbed into my chest as I tried my best to console her. After a few unsuccessful minutes, she finally calmed down.

"Why were you crying?" I asked gently, playing with her hair.

"I had a bad dream Sammy!"

"Do you want to tell me about it?"

"You got in a bad car wreck, but you were on a motorcycle, and a big pick up hit you. You died on the way to the hospital. I don't want you to die Sammy!" She cried.

"I'm not gonna die Stace. I'm not going anywhere for a while." I was surprised that she had had a dream like that. "I tell you what, why don't you come with me to my room and you can lay down with me."

"Okay, Sammy! Will you sing to me too?"

"Of course I will baby girl!" We went back to my room, me carrying her. I laid her down. I laid her down on the bed and then got beside her. She snuggled up to me and I asked,

"What do you want me to sing?"

"Um, can you sing the song you sang for Kurty?" I looked down at her. She was staring at me with her big green eyes.

"How did you know about that?" I asked.

"Brenda showed me and mama the video a few weeks ago. Will you please sing it?"

"Of course baby girl."I made a big show of clearing my throat, which made her giggle.

Crowded hallways,are the loneliest places

For outcasts and rebels

Or anyone who just dares to be different

And you've been trying for so long

To find out where your place is

But in their narrow minds

There's no room for anyone who dares to do something different

Oh,but listen for a minute

Trust the one

Who's been where you are,wishing all it was