weee..sorry guys for the uber LOOOOOONG wait. to make up for it, here's an uber LOOOOOOOOONG chapter for all of you [hr] [b]Chapter 25[/b] Monday came and Franz was discharged from the hospital. Sam wasn’t able to call Will since the incident last Saturday night. She doesn’t know how to apologize to Will. She hadn’t even brought up the topic to her kuya. It seems that it will be a tough day for Sam to face. “Sam…hurry up. I'll be going to school now.” “You go first…it’s still early for my time though…I'll just do some things…” Sam said to Drei, without looking at him. “Look Sam…about the incident last Saturday, I was just…drunk. Although I’m quite disappointed…but I never really intended to hurt Will…and you.” “It’s okay kuya…I understand.” Sam wasn’t still looking at him. Tears filled her eyes. “I know it’s not okay Sam…I just wanted to apologize. Please forgive what kuya had done okay?” “Yeah…you go. You’ll be late.” Sam hadn’t still forgotten it. Everytime she thinks of it, it makes her teary-eyed. She wasn’t sure on how Will would react to her. [quote][b]1 message received[/b] [i]Hey Sam! Wat tym r u gonna go 2 skul? I'll mit u @ d front g8 near med bldg okay? –will[/i].[/quote] She left the house after Drei had left. She decided to walk up to the gate of the subdivision and waited for a taxi. While waiting there, a car stopped in front of her. “Sammie! Let’s go to school together!” Franz offered Sam a ride, he insisted to take her to school. “How’s your arm Franz?” “It’s okay now.” He smiled. “How are you Sam? I heard Drei beat up Will?” “Uh…yeah, I want to apologize to him…and to your family too…his mom must be furious when she saw him.” “Actually…Mommy Carla didn’t know what happened. He slept at my granma’s house so the bruises won’t be seen by his mom.” “I really don’t know how to talk to him after what happened.” They arrived at Regina Natividad University, and the driver opened the door. Franz went out of the car and assisted Sam. He saw Will waiting there. He was sure he’s waiting for Sam. Just as Sam had got off the car, Franz immediately took her bag, and guided her, being the gentleman he is. “Hey bro!” Franz called Will. “Oh, hi.” Will saw Franz holding Sam’s things. “Hi Sam.” “Hi…” Sam meekly smiled at him. “I’m sorry for what had happened…” Sam can still see some bruises. “It’s okay. I deserve it.” Will noticed Franz looking at them. “So…I see you dropped by Sam’s house this morning?” “Ah…no. I just saw her waiting for a cab, so I decided to give her a ride.” “What were you doing here by the way? Seems like you’re waiting for someone, Will.” Sam asked him. Obviously, she hadn’t checked her phone. “Oh…I was…I just arrived too.” Will lied. “I need to go first. I'll catch up on our Chem Class.” Will went to the Liberal Arts department to have his special exam for the English class. “Franz, thanks for the ride…I guess I need to take my things.” “I can accompany you up to the classroom.” “No, it’s okay. You might be late for your class.” Sam went to their room. It’s still early, since there’s no class using their room before them, she decided to stay there and wait for the first period. She checked her fone to make herself busy. She saw Will’s text. * * * Will finished the examination early, he still have time before Chemistry so he decided to drop by the gym. He saw Drei and some of the players. Drei was at the corner taking a rest. Will went to him. “Captain…” Will was looking down. “I’m sorry for what had happened last time.” “You don’t have to apologize.” Drei firmly said. Will looked up at him. “No. I am really sorry. I know I’m already out of the team. But I just want to apologize.” “Who says you’re out?” “But…but based on the incidents…I don’t think you would accept me anymore.” “Honestly, I’m kind of ashamed of what I had done to you. I apologize for what happened.” “It’s okay captain, I know I deserve it.” “To make up for it, I would like to offer you the captain position for next year.” Drei smiled. Will can’t believe what he had heard. “Really? For real?” Will was ecstatic. “Yeah. Seriously.” “Wow. Thank you captain! I’m really glad.” Will’s happiness is indescribable. “Under one condition. Stay away from my sister.” “Su—what?” Will was mortified. “Why?” “That’s what you want right? The captainship? You don’t need my sister anymore. You already have what you want.” “But…but she doesn’t have anything to do with my captainship.” “Admit it Will…you just wanted to be close to her to get the captain position.” “No…you’re mistaken. I really love your sister. I’d even give up the position just to be with her.” “And do you think she loves you?” Will was silent. “If you turn down this offer and wait for Sam, she might not even like you, then you’d lose both.” “I’d rather be a fan from the bleachers…than to be the captain without even trying to win the heart of the person I love.” “If that’s the way you wanted it to be…then so be it.” Will went back to their building in time for the class. He was late. Someone was sitting on his seat so he decided to settle at a vacant one near the door, to avoid class disruption just because of him. He wanted to talk to Sam. But they are seats apart. He waited for the dismissal to talk to her. “Hey Sam. Let’s go to the cafeteria.” Sam had already made a promise to Franz to have lunch with him. “Oh…Franz already asked me…” Will saw Franz waiting outside the room. Sam went out. They were in the entrance of the building, when the rain poured. “Wait here Sam,” Franz said. “I'll just get my umbrella in the locker.” Sam waited for Franz to get his umbrella. Suddenly, someone threw a jacket over her. “Want a little fun in the rain?” Will asked Sam, smiling. “We’ll get sick! And Franz went to get an umbrella.” “C’mon Sam. It’s just water! Besides, there’ll be a hundred nurses waiting to attend to us if ever we’ll get sick.” Will and Sam shared under one jacket over their heads and ran towards the cafeteria. Sam felt good. She even wanted to stay long under the heavy rain. She would get sick…but the heck? She’s with Will after all. They proceed to the cafeteria and had their lunch. Sam felt bad for leaving Franz so she texted him, apologizing. “So…how are you, Will? I’m really sorry for what my brother had done.” “Nah, it’s okay Sam. I already told you not to think about this right?” “Yeah…but then, you know…your mom still doesn’t know?” “I’m not stupid enough to show these to her face. That’s why I’m staying at our Gran’s house.” Sam just smiled at Will. She noticed how cute Will is while he’s trying to look cool and okay. [quote][b]1 message received[/b] [i]its ok sam. 2 make up 4 it, hav dinner at my place ok? –franz[/i][/quote] Will had to show up at the gym, so he wasn’t able to accompany Sam home. It’s a good thing for Sam too, so she can quickly go home and prepare herself that night. * * * “I thought you live at Will’s house?” “Yeah, I do.” “But…why are we heading at your grandmother’s house?” “I decided to stay here for the week so I can help Will. I told Mommy Carla that Mommy-La wanted us to stay for a week there. His mom wouldn’t believe him if it was only Will whom Mommy-La would invite over.” “Then…well…so Will is there?” “He may not make it at dinner. He said he’d be late.” The people at the house seemed to be not yet at home. Only the maids were there. “Mommy-La is still at the hospital…probably checking on things…” “At her age she still works?” “Nah, it’s just her habit walking around the hospital.” “Wow. This house is huge.” Sam looked around. “C’mon Sam.” Sam went into the dining room. “Sit here. I'll just get something.” The maids prepared sumptuous food and put them on the table. Franz went upstairs to get something. He went back down with a gift. “It’s not my birthday!” “Nah, it’s okay. I was supposed to give you this last Saturday.” Franz handed Sam his gift. Sam read the card, it says: [i]You’re such a wonderful girl. I’m so glad to have you.[/i] “Thanks…but I thought ---” “Don’t mind the note. It’s for you anyway…just…just think of it as a friendship gift.” “Thank you very much Franz.” “So…how was Will?” “What?” “Don’t tell me he hadn’t asked you yet to be his girlfriend?” “Uh, not yet. He…well, I think…was still thinking of what you said?” “What? That I'll never let you go?” “Yeah…you said he’d never compete with you…” “So…he still thinks about it…but if he really likes you, he’ll just set it out of his mind.” “Do you think it’s a good idea to continue this?” “I’m thinking about it too Sam. I'll talk to him tonight and tell him everything. Tell him that I just said it just to know if he really loves you.” “But you told me he loves me right?” “Yeah…but he doesn’t seem to express it right? I'll just tell him the truth, that I am willing to give you up. Besides, it is him whom you really like in the first place.” “What if he won’t believe?” “Then it’s his loss. Don’t worry Sam. I’m doing everything right? And as your very best friend, I’m more than willing to help just to see both of you happy.” Franz had given up on hoping for Sam. It came to him that Will loved Sam more than he loves her. That Saturday, Franz told Sam about Will and Danica’s conversation. He did his best to make Will shout out his feelings and show it to Sam. Both of them ate their dinner. It was already late so Franz decided to accompany Sam home. Will came back home and just had practice so he seemed to be starving. He headed straight to the dining room, and found something. He saw Franz’s gift to Sam, with the note: [i]You’re such a wonderful girl. I’m so glad to have you[/i]. “So Sam was here.” Will looked at the note again. “Franz…Sam must have picked him over me…”