#8

After school ended.. Peter was coming back home.. he looked worried.. although he said it with confidence that sam doesn't need any girl to accompany her.. but he was still afraid and worried that Sam might feel different his mind was occupied with thoughts like that..... as he was walking a point came when he paused... he saw Sam standing in front of him with a bright golden smile.... as he thought her hair had grown a little.. and she got more fairer and her cheeks turned pink.. by looking at her face he can differentiate the difference of old Sam and the new one standing in front of him... Sam called out his name..

Sam : you fool..!!! come fast... ( she runs towards Peter..)

Peter kept on standing still he thought that Sam was running towards him to hug him... so he was eagerly waiting for the warm and comfy hug which he only receives from Sam.. and the scent of Sam that makes him feel at ease...

But something unexpected happened.. Sam wanted to hug him too but she thought he might feel odd if she hugs him as it's been so many day so she stood in front of him without doing anything...she just suppressed her action..

This made Peter feel bad as it was not what he expected and he thought that Sam might really changed her behavior towards him.. this incident made him misunderstand her so he didn't take any initiative to start a conversation with her... Both were feeling awkward to start a conversation... so Sam took the initiative....

Sam : should we go to the park...?

Peter : yea sure.. let me change my clothes first..

Sam : ah okay.. I will wait in the park meet me there...

Peter : okay..!

Sam : okay then..! see you at the park..

Saying this Sam rushed to her home... Peter paused and look at Sam watching her back...

Peter : will she really leave.. just how she is running away from me.. does she really need someone else.. am I really not enough for her... what should I do.. will I be able to endure this.. can I really let her go to someone else.. am I.. really going to loose her..? this makes me sick.. ( touches his heart..) it hurts.. I am too afraid to meet her now.. what should I do..?

with this thought in his mind he slowly gradually took step towards his home.. after and hour he went to the park to meet sam at first he was reluctant to go but since he gave his words to Sam he can't break it... when re reached the park he saw Sam sitting in the swing waiting for him alone..the park was empty.... it's the place they had always sit and chat a lot.... he looked at Sam for quite a long time admiring her back and realising she became a lot more beautiful than before he kept on thinking is it because she attain puberty... a time came when sam turned back.. she saw Peter and immediately called him..

Sam : walk fast.. I have been waiting for you for a long time.. have you become turtle this days... !!

Peter gradually walks to Sam and sits in the swing beside her... both were silent for a long time.. Peter was lost in his deep thoughts.. Sam secretly peeks at Peter's face immediately she realises something is wrong so she trys to start a conversation with him..

Sam : how have you been..?

Peter : good.. you.?

Sam : I was bored to hell.. I was locked in a room, not allowed to touch the phone, not allowed to do anything and most importantly not allowed to talk to you... damn..!! I have been missing you so much these days the only thing I could do in the room was to keep on wondering when this bloody days will end I eagerly waiting to meet you... I thought you were also suffering like me but didn't thought you have all good past days..

Peter : ...

Sam : hey..!! did you get yourself a girlfriend while I was away...

Peter : no..!!

Sam : then why are you so quite as if you were dumped by someone..

Peter : it's nothing..

Sam : hey..!! did you really get a girlfriend who dumped you.. tell me who she is I will break her bones...

Peter : it's not that.. don't jump to false conditions..

Sam : what..!! I didn't jump to false conclusion.. it was just to cheer you up.. did you not like this way..

Peter : whatever..

Sam : hey..!! why are you behaving like this... don't you want me now.. you have been acting weird you know... I hate this self of you.. if you have something to say spit it out.. I don't want to see this side of you..!!

Peter : fine..i will tell you..I think you should get a girl friend...

Sam : what..!! what do you mean.. you are enough for me.. I don't need any one else..

Peter : you will need a girl one day whom you will want to share your secrets with.... you don't know there are some things I won't be able to help you..

Sam : you..!! ouch.!! ( touches her stomach)

Peter : ( shocked) hey..!! are you okay..

Sam : it's nothing it's just period cramps..

Peter : see I told you... you need a friend who can understand you in this kind of situation..

Sam : you can understand my pain too.. what's the difference... I don't need any one extra to comfort me

Peter : Sam.! I am a boy!!.. and there are some limits for boys... you should know.. !!

Sam : what are you saying Peter.. are you in your right mind ?.. since when did we start differentiating each other in genders.... you know right I hate this thing the most..

Peter : we were kids back then but now we are teens... you should know since we both are different ..

Sam : Peter you know right you are the only person whom I lean on... you know everything about me.. you also know that I can't get along with girls.. it's my personality...and now you are telling me you are leaving me and pushing me to get a friend who is a girl.. !! even after knowing me since we were kids..

Peter : I am not leaving you. it's just there are certain things I am not fit for..

Sam : what are the things you are not fit for.. tell me I won't ask for them.. but please don't bring a third wheel between us.. don't let our 9 year friendship get ruined.

Peter : why don't you understand what I am trying to say...

Sam : it's enough I don't want to get it.. I know you want to help me but not in this manner I don't need anyone else.. if you can't help me fine don't help me just look at me.. just give your shoulder to me to lean on.. that's all I need..

Peter : it's late I think we should go home..

Sam : do you really not want me anymore.. you know you are pushing me away..

Peter : I don't want to argue anymore... I am too afraid I had be harse.. please let's end it here..

Sam : fine..!! we both are not in right mind.. I am leaving....

Sam leaves Peter in the park and rushes towards her home Peter stayed in the park for few more minutes staring at the sky in despair and after some time he takes steps towards his house.. soon both realises they had a big fight and were afraid of not being able to face each other tomorrow specially Peter...

TO BE CONTINUED.....