/Samantha/
"So what are you doing after the game?" he asked coming very close to my ear.
"Err I'm going to a party with Henry and Susan" I responded with a shrug, okay I would probably spend the night avoiding Henry but it wasn't a total lie.
"Think I could come?" he asked wrapping his arm around my waist as the game stopped.
"Err I'm not sure I guess so" I said uncomfortable, I mean it wasn't my party but I'm sure they wouldn't mind.
"Ok I could drive if you know where it is" he said.
I shook my head, "I have no idea where it is" I added smiling.
Susan leant over then, "Are you talking about Matt's party?" she asked and I nodded, "You may follow me I know where it is" she replied with a smile.
He continued chatting to her then, still holding my hand, I looked out across the field and watched Henry rip off his shirt twirling it above his head in excitement. I watched as his muscles moved, his chest rise as he breathed, his broad grin, I envisioned running my fingers through his hair and running my lips down his abs. Something gripped my hand dragging me out of my little fantasy, I looked up Blake was looking at me curiously as if waiting for something, oh crap has he been talking to me? "I'm sorry what?" I asked with a frown.
He giggled, "I said are you waiting for Henry or do you want to ride with me?" he asked with a large smile. Oh God it would be better if I rode with Blake, but I said Henry previously I'd ride with him.
I looked at him awkwardly and replied, "Err, I already told Henry I'd wait and ride with him," and he nodded his head. Henry eventually made his way up the stairs after a short while of us chatting about a variety of unrelated topics. All of the truces that were reached the night before had been forgotten, and he was back to scowling at Blake.
I replied, "Hey, Henry, wonderful job," as I leaped into his arms and wrapped my arms and legs around him like I normally do; however, as soon as I did it, I regretted I hadn't. Our faces were only a few centimeters apart, and our bodies were squeezed together in places where I shouldn't really be thinking about touching each other, but I was, and I was thinking about the night before. My heart froze for a moment, and then it started racing, and he appeared to be uneasy as well.
He murmured to me with a teasing grin, "Thanks, Samantha bear," putting me in my place.
I looked up to find Blake giving Henry a look that seemed like it had the potential to kill him right then and then because he was so incredibly envious of Henry. He reached out and grabbed my hand, and then jerked me away from Henry and towards himself in such a violent manner that I lost my equilibrium and crashed into the side of his body. Henry shot him an angry glance and said, "What the f**k dude, you might have hurt her!" Henry yelled in an irate manner as he took a few steps forward.
Blake yelled at the assailant, "Keep your f**king hands off my girlfriend," as he advanced into the fight.
I was looking in both directions "Girlfriend? You've gone on like two dates "Henry stated as he took my hand and pulled me close to him in a kind manner.
Holy crap, are they going to start fighting each other? As my anxiety level rose, I reached out and put my hand on Henry's chest. I then pushed him back a couple of steps and stepped forward with him so that there was some distance between us. "Both of you need to take it easy! What the heck is wrong with you, jeez? You two remind me of a couple of young children "When I mentioned gazing between the two of them,
I meant just that. Blake was giving me the cold shoulder as I rested my hand on Henry's chest, and Henry gave off the impression that he was gloating a little bit. Wait, gloating? Where did you get that? Then I came to the conclusion that by removing them from each other, I had distanced myself more from Blake and Henry. Wow, Samantha, you really know how to make a choice.
"Put an end to this argument already! Henry, Blake is going to follow Susan to the party that's going to be held tonight at Matt's house. If it's okay with you, I'll see you both there, Blake." I responded while maintaining eye contact with him and smiling slightly. He had not yet stopped glaring menacingly at Henry "Blake? I'll wait for you there, is that OK?" When he still didn't respond, I said it once more.
He gave a small shake of his head and stared at me before saying, "Yeah ok, see you in a while Jailbait." He then walked away while still being angry.
When I turned around to face Henry again, he was smiling to himself as he watched Blake go away. I asked quietly while staring down at my feet, "Henry, please, you promised you would try to let this grudge against him go for me." He drew me into a hug and kissed the top of my head, causing me to shudder.
I drew back to look at his angry face as he added, "I have let it go but he grabbed you and dragged you for God's sake, he might have hurt you." Although I had let it go, he stated it with anger.
I remarked with a pout while lowering my voice, "He didn't hurt me Henry, come on you were glaring at him as you walked up the stairs."
He looked me in the eyes as he continued, "Samantha, I don't like him, he's not good enough for you," and I could feel his begging tone.
"You don't think he's up to par? If not, who is it?" I pleaded with them, asking them to name you twice.
He said something under his breath as he kissed the top of my head and put his arm around my shoulder. "No one, no one is good enough for you," he said. No one? Oh, get a grip!
"Is there really no one who can satisfy me? So I'm not allowed to be with anyone, right?" I inquired as I pushed him away so that I could wipe away a tear that had just fallen.
Oh, jeez, was I seriously anticipating that he would tell me he wanted to be with me? What the heck is wrong with me that I'm so upset that he didn't? I should have known better. He uttered his words in a hushed tone, "Of course you can Samantha bear, you could have whomever you want."
"What if I'm interested in Blake?" When I asked him about it, I noticed that he became rigid and scowled for a moment before rearranging his face into a faint smile.
"My apologies, Samantha. I swear I won't do it again, but if he causes you any harm, I solemnly swear to God that I'll take his life "he stated in a serious manner.
"And I love you for it Henry, I do. However, what if he doesn't injure me?" Henry replied. I inquired while holding his hand.
He whispered, "Then I'll be extremely glad for you if he makes you happy," which was his response to my question. He murmured to me as he gently pulled me in the direction of the parking lot, "Come on, let's get to this party."
Henry took my hand as we walked to the home, and I could see Blake staring furiously at our hands as we walked by. As we got at the party, I saw Blake standing outside waiting for me. As we entered the house, Henry took my hand again. At the door, I greeted Henry by saying, "Henry, I'll see you in a moment, I just want to talk with Blake."
As he left, he murmured, "Ok, Samantha bear," kissed my temple, and sent yet another smug grin in Blake's direction before walking away. Blake watched him leave with anger while clenching his jaw.
"Blake, I have something important to discuss with you; do you want to walk with me?" I was referring to looking at the garden earlier.
"Jailbait," he replied as he took my hand in his.
I moved a little distance away from the house and sat down on the grass there, where he joined me and maintained a low profile. I told him while staring closely into his eyes, "I've already talked to Henry, so I simply wanted to talk to you too, I need to make a few things clear." "I need to make a few things plain," I replied.
"Ok," he answered, appearing a little uncertain as he spoke.
"Henry is my best friend, I've spoken to him about this problem between the two of you and he's promised to let it go, but I need you to know that Henry is always going to be there, and I won't choose between you two, you have no need to be jealous of him, but if you do make me choose it won't be you," I said to him in a stern tone as I looked at him. "If you do make me choose it won't be you I needed him to be aware of this because it is vital that he understands where he stands.
I mean, we had only gone out on two dates together, so I was still getting to know him. While I was giving my little rehearsed speech, he was looking down at the ground and frowning angrily. I continued by saying, "And I'm not your girlfriend."
I had hardly finished my sentence when he sighed and asked, "Do you want to be?" He said with a nice smile on his face as he looked up at me, "Ok, is this boy bipolar?"
I smiled and said to Blake, "Blake, I like you, you're so sweet, and my God, you're hot." He laughed. I said, "But if you're going to be jealous and possessive then no I don't," which caused him to lose his arrogant smile. "He smiled at me arrogantly."
He glared angrily at me while clenching his hands into fists and said, "Look, I know that you and your pals are excellent friends, I get that. However, I won't have my girlfriend wrapping her legs around some other guy, holding his hand, and kissing him." He stated this while making a face at me.
I stood up and muttered, "Then the answer is no," before rushing into the house, leaving him sitting on the grass. My friendship with Henry is one that I would never, ever give up for anyone.