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(Camera pans over to Samantha's house then shows Elizabeth and Sylvanna, aphmau and Samantha and a police officer. The police officer is saying something)
Police Officer: MaM your daughter was blackmailed in school by the Shadow Knights and they made her tag a bridge and I'm concerned for your daughter's safety.
Elizabeth: WHAT!!!! OH HELL NO I'M GONNA USE MY FLIP FLOP ON THEM!!!
Police: Mam please calm down I saw your daughter try to get the spray paint off the wall.
Elizabeth: Grr well you better find these Shadow Knights and arrest them for blackmailing my sweet Mija, Samantha go clean something while I go show Mr.Officer out.
Police: Okay I'll leave but please talk to your daughter about this okay.
Elizabeth: SAMANTHA!
Elizabeth: You've got some explaining to do, young lady. First off, why didn't you tell me you were getting blackmailed?
Samantha: Momma I didn't want to worry you because I need to handle this situation myself.
Elizabeth: Wait. Did someone kiss you with out permission?!
Samantha: What? No, I-
Elizabeth: I swear when I find that boy who stole my baby girl's first kiss I'm gonna I'm gonna Ugh Aaron was supposed to be your first kiss Ughhhhhhh!!!!?
Samantha: Whoa momma calm down!
Elizabeth: Ugh why didn't you tell me sooner I could have helped you (sighs) Mija can you please go to your room we'll deal with this tomorrow.
Samantha:(Nervous sound)
Elizabeth: Don't think you're off the hook for one minute. Now let me see. (Gets on the phone) Zianna!
Zianna: Ooh, girl! I know that sound in your voice! (Garroth walks into the kitchen in the background) Who's Zianna going to have to get all crunk on?
Elizabeth: We don't need to get all crunk on anyone, yo. At least not yet. I think someone stole Sam's first kiss from her with out her permission and she wanted her first kiss to be with Aaron.
Zianna: What! Are you serious, girlfriend?!
Elizabeth: I'm totes serious, right now. And I was about to get all up in her grill about it to, but I've decided to call you first for advice.
Zianna: First off, you don't know for sure if she did. Second, Samantha is too innocent to be kissing boys. If she did, I swear I'll find this boy and murder him! (Garroth turns around in the background with wide eyes) I'll make him wish he never put his lips on our sweat little innocent Samantha?
Elizabeth: Yes! Could not agree with you more! (Sighs) But we have to remember, WWBD. What would Beyoncé Do?
(Screen turns to Samantha's room, then shows Samantha sitting in her closet)
Samantha: Oh my Irene I can't believe this happened should I just tell Laurence and get it over with (texts) " Hey Laurence, you there I need to talk to you about something very important?" Oh, please be awake. (Phone shows he is typing) Hah! He's responding! Ok, alright, um,
Laurence: "Hey, yeah, I'm here. What's up? Kinda late to be texting"
Samantha: "I need to tell you something but please don't get mad at Garroth." Hopefully he won't be mad at Garroth.
Laurence: "You can tell me about anything Samantha!"
Samantha:" I um Garroth stole my first kiss and I know you have a crush on me please don't be mad at Garroth he really loves and cares about you as a brother plz don't be mad at me and I'm I didn't tell you this sooner I'm sorry Laurence I'm in love with someone else."
Laurence: "WHAT HE KISSED YOU AND STOLE YOUR FIRST KISS THATS HORRIBLE! (Sighs) I'm not angry at you Sam but why didn't you just tell me sooner we could've talked it out."
Samantha: (sighs) At least he understands and he won't be mad at Garroth.
Laurence: "Did you know that Garroth was in love with you and do you know I have a crush on you?"
Samantha: Uh,"Yeah I know that you have a crush on me because Garroth told me, and know I didn't know that Garroth had a crush on me."
Laurence: "Just so you know I'm not mad at you or Garroth for what happened you just could of told me a little sooner or something?"
Samantha:"Thanks for understanding Laurence but I can't return the feeling you both have for me I'm in love with Aaron Lycan my child best friend."
Laurence: "I understand completely but I hope this doesn't make it awkward for the three of us I don't want to ruin our friendship."
Samantha: At least he understands.
Samantha:"Thank you for understanding Laurence."
Laurence: "Anytime, beautiful"
Samantha: I still can't sleep what if Gene tells Aaron that I am in love with him I wouldn't even know how to react but I need to end this! (Sighs)
(Screen goes black, then comes up on the shadow knights talking on the bleachers)
Sasha: I still can't believe you got her to skip yesterday, Gene.
Zenix: Not only that, she tagged a wall, too! Too be honest, I wasn't sure you had your head on right when you blackmailed her. She's a fun one to control!
Gene: We don't have full control over her just yet.
Sasha: Right, I saw it in her palm.
(Zane is in the background on the other side of the bleachers)
Gene: Even though she's doing what we asked, she's still fighting us. (Zane moves closer) She hasn't asked to join us yet. The longer we wait for her to answer us, the harder it will be to control her. We need to make sure she gives us a answer after school today. That kitty will be mine. (Zane walks behind Gene) Hahahahaha! Hahaha!
Gene and Zane: Hahahaha!
Zane: Haha! Oh, Gene, I love how evil you think.
Gene: What the?
Zenix: Zane, what did we tell you about standing next to us?
Zane: Uh, not to?
Zenix: Exactly. So back. Off.
Zane: (Walks a few feet away) Here?
Zenix: Further.
Zane:(Walks about 1/4 of the soccer field away) This good?
Zenix: A little bit more.
Zane:(is halfway across the soccer field) Now?
Sasha: Almost.
(Zane walks to the complete other side of the soccer field)
Zenix: Perfect! Now keep that distance for the rest of your life!
Zane: What did you say?
Gene: What a scrub. Come on, guys.
Zenix: Heh. Poser.
Zane: Huh, I'm starting to think those guys don't like me. Huh... Nah!
(Camera changes to show Samantha walking down the hallway. She goes around a corner and hides behind a pillar)
Samantha: Phew! (Panting) So far, I've managed to avoid Gene and his gang, but I bumped into Garroth and told him that I told Laurence what happened thank goodness he understood I couldn't take the pressure of keeping Laurence in the dark. But I need more time I'm not ready to confront Gene and his gang and I still have know idea of what to do! (Gene and Zenix are walking down the hallway) Huh? Are they looking for me? Oh, this isn't good! I need to-(She runs off in the opposite direction. When she reaches the end of that hallway, the only door is the music room) Huh the music room but Aaron told me that he goes there when ever he's stressed out I wonder if he is there? It's open. It's better than nothing! Ah! (She opens the door and goes inside)
Gene: (coming around the corner with Zenix) I swore I heard her.
Zenix: She's not answering any of your texts?
Gene: No. Let's keep looking for her. (To himself) This is unacceptable. (They walk off)
(The camera shows Samantha inside the music room. She looks around, then knocks on the third practice room door. Then she goes and knocks on the middle practice room door. She stops and sits in front of it)
Samantha: Ugh! Why can't they just leave me alone I what if they tell Aaron about my feelings for him he probably doesn't even love me! I just want them to leave me alone! (She starts crying)
Aaron:(he opens the door and sits down right beside her) Hey Sammy why are you crying?
Samantha: H-Huh? (Sniffles) Aaron what are you doing here are you stressed about something?
Aaron:(Smiles at her) No I'm not stressed I came here to play my guitar but are you alright (brings her into his comforting embrace)
Samantha: WAIT?! I thought everyone was at lunch?! (pulls away from him)
Aaron: (Starts playing his guitar) So did I. (Sighs) Which is why I'm in the practice room Sam but can you please tell me why you are crying? *thinking* (and why you're so afraid to tell me that you're in love with me I feel the same way about you too I love you, and you make everything better I love you my sweet potato)
Samantha: I uhm Gene happened he forced me to do something that I didn't want to do he pressured me into doing something that I would normally never do I just feel overwhelmed Aaron I don't want you to get involved with this I don't want Gene to hurt you.
Aaron:(Eyes turn red and he growls angrily) HE MADE YOU DO SOMETHING THAT YOU DID'NT WANT TO DO?!
Samantha:(hugs him and cuddles into him) Yeah he did I know I shouldn't be intimidated by him but I afraid of him.....
Aaron: Do you want to talk about it might make you feel better?
Samantha: I uhm (blushes slightly) well it all started when I went to Garroth's house and then everything went downhill from there and you know the rest.
Aaron:(Gently holds her in his arms) Don't let him blackmail you.
Samantha: Huh?
Aaron: If you let him walk all over you like that, then, you're going to have a bad time. Look at it this way, you can keep your secret safe, but, do you want to let this guy win? (He starts playing his guitar again)
Samantha: But I don't want anyone to get hurt because of me including you Aaron I don't want you to get hurt by him.
Aaron: You have to draw a line somewhere you have to stand up for yourself Sam!
Samantha: You're right Aaron i need to stand up for myself and thank you for listening to me Aaron (Kisses him on the forehead)
Aaron: (Blushes) Heh, don't mention it.
Samantha: By the way, Aaron you're really talented with playing the guitar can I come back and listen to you play.
Aaron: (Stops playing and smiles at her) Thanks. You can stop by anytime you like.
(Samantha leaves the music room and run into Gene)
Gene: Well, look at who we have here! I've been looking for you everywhere, kitty!
Samantha: Ugh, What in the name of Irene do you want, Gene? I'm not in the mood to talk to you!
Gene: We're going to skip again.
Samantha: What! You said you were never going to ask me to skip again after last time Gene!
Gene: I changed my mind. Come on, Sasha and Zenix are waiting for us.
Samantha: No! I don't want to! I'm tired of playing your stupid games!
Gene: Hm? You hear that? That's the sound of Laurence's heart shattering into a thousand pieces.
Samantha: Gene! I already told him about that and he understands! I'm done!
Zane: (Walking up to Gene) Hey, Gene!
Gene: Not you again. (Gene punches Zane and knocks him over) (looking down at Zane on the floor) I thought I told you to stay away from us.
Samantha: Zane! Oh my Irene are you okay?
Zane: Owwwwww...
Gene: Come on, Samantha, let's go.
Samantha: No! I refuse!
Gene: Excuse me? Is that a tone you're taking with me? Are you forgetting what I have?
Samantha: I know you have a picture of me and Garroth kissing. I get it, but I'm done being your little puppet Gene I'm tired of being forced to do things that I don't want to do so I'm done!
Gene: Heh, Laurence will-
Samantha: Show Laurence! I don't care! I'm not doing your bidding any more! And don't you dare put your hands on anyone around me, or I'll fight you myself Gene!
Gene: Well, Well, Looks like you're no longer a meek kitty cat. Fine, you win.
Samantha: Huh?
Gene: You win. I'm letting you go. I don't care to play this game anymore. It's boring when I can't control you.
Samantha: Just- Like that?!
Gene: Just like that. See you later, kitty. Enjoy class.
Samantha: I did it I did it! He is finally going to leave me alone. I- (Remembers Zane on the floor) Wait, Zane! Are you okay?
Zane: (Sighs) Ya I'm fine thanks for the concern though.
Samantha: Ya no problem I thought you were hurt.
Zane: I am hurt but it's fine.
Samantha: I'm glad you're okay.
Zane: I'm okay um bye Samantha (Gets up and leaves)
(They both run down the hallway)
(The screen goes black and comes up on Gene joining the other Shadow Knights)
Zenix: Hey, where's kitty?
Gene: She came at me with her claws.
Sasha: Hmm, so we can't control her anymore, huh.
Gene: Haha, not quite. I still have this picture on my phone, and as long as I have that, we just have to go about this a different way.
(Aaron comes from around the corner and very roughly bumps into Gene, causing him to lose hold of his phone. Aaron then steps on it on his way down the hallway, causing the phone to break)
Gene: What the?! That was my phone!
Aaron: Really? Huh, looks like trash now.
Gene: You'll pay for that!
Aaron: It's your fault for leaving it where someone could step on it.
Gene: You're so lucky I'm not in the mood to deal with you right now.
Aaron: Call someone who cares. Oh wait, you can't.
Zenix: Are we just going to let him-
(Outro music starts to play)
Gene: Patience! We'll show him not to mess us in time.
(Transitions to Aaron walk out of the school. He runs into Samantha)
Aaron: Watch where you're going. You cute stupid potato.
(Samantha sticks out her tongue at him playfully, then walks away Aaron watches her leave)
Aaron: I really love that stupid potato.
(Outro)
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To be continued