Mania

Chapter Three

With the rest of the gang still down by the lake, Ryan went to the house to find Sam. It being such a big house he knew she could be anywhere, instead he went straight to the kitchen where he knew Will's mom would be.

"Excuse me Mrs. Westerose, have you seen Samantha?" Ryan being the most properly polite one of all asks.

"I do believe Samantha is in the entertainment room with her brother and Noah dear.

"Thank you." he flashes his award winning smile and heads off to the massive entertainment room.

*ROAR*

"Ahhhh! Why did I agree to play this? OMG its giving me heart palpitations.....they're getting closer...ahhhhh." Sam yells

"Shoot Sammy shoottttt." Luke her little brother yells back while Noah is hysterically laughing out loud.

*Game over, You lose*

"That was so worth having to start over." Noah wipes a tear as he settles his laughing

"Not having you in my group if we ever get attacked by Aliens." Luke adds

"It's alright I'll take her." Ryan laughs

"Why she can't even cook." Luke laughs and Sam pushes him off the bean bag chair.

"Well you need to have someone to make you laugh and make you want to save the world." Ryan says while leaning on the

doorframe

" Aww you getting sappy on me. Time to return you." Sam pretends to look for a receipt.

"You didn't let me finish...once you've found that person you need another one who annoys the living s**t out of you to keep you balanced and grounded..thats where Sam comes in" he says with a wink

"Hahaha." she throws a pillow at him but he catches it. Noah and Luke both laugh and shake their heads focusing on their video game again.

"Come on lets go for a walk." Ryan gestures to the door.

"Ugh...walks...nature...walks...how are we friends." Sam complains as she gets up.

Ryan pushes Sam out the door and they begin to walk past the back yard. As they passed the Green house, Sam trips but Ryan quickly catches her and for a split second their faces are closer then ever and she can see straight into his hazel brown eyes.

"You okay?" he asks in a low voice

"Yea, thanks." she responds and immediately shimmies out of his hold.

"Ha, clumsy me always tripping." she adds

"Yea what would you do without me." he nervously chuckled, as they began to walk again Ryan noticed Amy sitting alone on a swing and points her out to Sam, who in return gives him a 'sorry' look and starts to walk towards her friend. Ryan waves and walks back towards the house.

"Hey, Amy. Why are you here all by your lonesome?" Sam asked quizzically and sat on the swing beside her.

"Will has a new neighbor. Helena." She mocks and rolls her eyes.

"O-okay? People have neighbors."

"The guys were all practically drooling. James with his stupid friendly handshake, stupid invitation and his f*****g dibs! That fool." Amy responds with a hint of jealousy.

"Oh great. Moron. Wait, invitation to what!?"

"He invited her to come back tonight, you'll see her."

"Oh." Surprised. She quickly changes her expression and comforts her friend.

"It's okay. He has no game." She chuckles, Want to head back?" Noting the sadness in Amy's face.

Amy sighs but gets up to return to their friends. They walk back in the direction Sam had come through earlier.

"So hey...randomly...ever notice how dreamy Ryan's eyes are? Where's he going with those perfect peepers, Sheesh!" She blushes slightly and looks away.

Amy turns her head slowly and looks at Sam. "Oh hey, watch out there. I tripped earlier. Rocks and pebbles and stuff."

Amy laughs. "I'm not you! You trip on nothing."

The girls laugh as they bump into Hunter. "I was looking for you. Are you okay?" Hunter asks his sister with concern in his voice.

"Yeah, for now I guess. Onwards."

"I bumped into Mrs. Westerose. She's preparing some foods to barbecue since you're hungry." he looks at Sam.

"Ah, brother. You know me so well." she says playfully. Amy and Hunter laugh. " My brother.", "Her brother." they said simultaneously.

They arrive just in time to watch Will and James mock sword fighting with the grilling utensils while Alex fires the grill up. "Morons" Remy jokes "You okay?" she asks Amy.

"Fine." Amy responds with a small side smile.

"Wine? It's your fave."

"Yes, please. Keep em' coming, savior." Sighing in relief.

"Oh yes. We need to blur this reality a little bit tonight." Discreetly, widening her eyes at Remy and nodding in Amy's direction.

"SOMEONE! ANYONE! Help me bring this food out." Ryan shouts from inside the house. Hunter strides in and they both come out a few minutes later with trays full of food ready to be cooked. Everyone enjoys themselves drinking and eating. Jokes being made and laughter echoing outside as the sun sets. Will's mom makes her final appearance for the night.

"Well my dears I am off to my room, hope you all enjoyed your meal and I expect everyone in their OWN rooms, I'm trusting you." she looks at the only couple in the group

"Of course Mrs. Westerose, we would never do anything to lose your trust." Remy says rather angelically.

"I hope not, good night my loves."

"Good night," they yell out.