Two Worlds Apart

Today had been hard to swallow, specially for Sam. Austin came home immediately after practice still unsure of how to handle what happened at the pep rally. I am so mad that she kept her secret from me! I don't even know why I bothered trying to find her. I feel so betrayed! On the other hand she didn't deserve ANYTHING she received yesterday. That was just ridiculous! He made a beeline to his room and signed on to the computer praying to god she would be online. Surprisingly, she was on. I can't believe she hasn't blocked me yet. What do I say to her though? Austin was puzzled on how to begin this awkward conversation, yet he knew in his heart that he owed her the truth no matter what the outcome.

Nomad609: Hey, I know I'm the last person you want to talk to right now, but I think I deserve a chance to explain my side of the story.

Minutes passed and still no response from Sam. Scratching his head, he pondered on what else he could say to get her reply back. His fingers were shaking over the keyboard uncontrollably.

Nomad609: Sam, please. The meltdown at the pep rally is eating me up inside.

Once again there was no reply. Oh man, I really screwed up. God, what am I going to do?Oh...wait a second. Suddenly, the bottom of the window read PrinctonGirl818 is typing. Austin's heart was pounding out of his chest, terrified of what she will say to him. Will she chew him out? Or will she be willing to listen to what he has to say?

PrinctonGirl818: I just don't know what to think of you, right now. However, you may attempt to explain to me why you hung me out to dry in front of the entire school.

Wow! I guess, it's better then not replying at all. Sam was still very bitter; they both were.

Nomad609: Hung you out to dry? What about me? You weren't the only one who was humiliated, you know. I'll admit that you didn't deserve what happened, but neither did I. I did everything I could for you to tell me who you are, yet you choose to hide in the shadows.

PrinctonGirl818: Okay, point taken. However, why didn't you step in and say anything? Or come after me? I stood in front of you helplessly and you did NOTHING! I was so embarrassed! I felt like I was three inches tall when they chanted "Diner Girl" over and over again.

Nomad609: Well, at least your parents weren't sitting right behind you as your dark secrets were exposed to everyone.

PrinctonGirl818: Oh, poor Mr. Popular. It's not my fault you can't get over yourself and stop pretending to be something you're not. I mean, you can't even tell your own dad what you want to do with your life.

There was a silence for a moment after Sam obviously hit a nerve with that message. Feeling terrible about what she'd said, Sam did her best to repair the damage.

PrincetonGirl818: Look, Austin, I'm really sorry I said that. It was just unacceptable. I don't want to fight with you. I was just angry about what happened yesterday and with you, it's human nature. I know, I didn't come forward and that was wrong of me. I was going to but it was too late. I'm not trying to use excuses that's not who I am. The past is the past, Austin, and I want to fix our situation if you're willing. Please, don't be mad at me. : (

Sam felt awful. It felt like an eternity waiting for him to write back. Biting her bottom lip and fidgeting in her chair, Austin finally began typing back.

Nomad609: It's okay, Sam, I understand you're upset and frustrated. It's normal to feel hatred toward someone even though you really don't mean it. I'm guilty of it myself. Honestly, I was mad at you for not telling me, but now I know deep down that you would've told me. Back to you're point, I really do need to be truthful to my dad even if he doesn't agree with it. It's definitely the source to all my problems.

PrincetonGirl818: No one is perfect. We all make mistakes.

Nomad609: Thanks.

PrincetonGirl818: Can I ask you a personal question?

Nomad609: That depends.

PrincetonGirl818: Did you even have a clue I was Cinderella?

Nomad609: It did cross my mind once or twice.

PrincetonGirl818: When? If you don't mind me asking.

Nomad609: In the hallway when I passed you and at the diner. I was almost sure you were going to say you were Cinderella.

PrincetonGirl818: Actually...

PrincetonGirl818: …..I was.

To be continued. This is my 20th story! I know there are a lot more people with a lot more, but this is a great milestone for me. I hope you continue to enjoy my stories.