Sarah and The Moffatts had been home for about a week. Sarah had called and explained to Selena and Ali what happend and why she and the guys were gone. Selena felt terrible for Sarah so they had been spending a lot of time together. Ali on the other hand was becoming close with Dave and Clint. Selena and Ali were slowly becoming a part of Sarah, Scott, Dave, Clint and Bobs family. It was a great feeling for both Selena, and Ali as well as Sarah and the guys.
I think it looks like a bunny rabbit, Selena giggled. Selena, Bob, and Sarah were laying on the large hill next to the pool in Sarahs backyard. Sarah and Dana used to do that as kids and when Sarah moved there she taught Bob. They were now teaching Selena the art of cloud watching.
What are you talking about? That is so a dragon, Sarah protested.
Nope its a rabbit, Selena said.
No your both wrong! Its a drum set! Bob proudly stated. Sarah smacked him on the chest.
Bob, to you, everythings a drum set! Sarah laughed. Selena and Bob joined her laughter too.
Whats so funny? Clint asked as he walked into Sarahs backyard. Sarah, Bob, and Selena sat up. Sarah about died when she saw Clint. He was wearing a white wife beater with a blue button down t-shirt hung over it and brown kacky pants. He looked so good.
Nothing, Sarah whispered giving him a double take.
Sar, we need to talk. Will you take a walk with me? Clint invited. Sarah stood up and waved goodbye to Selena and Bob. She grasped Clints hand and together they walked down the driveway. Bobs heart sank. They're never going to break up, Bob told himself.
Sarah and Clint walked hand in hand on the path inback of Sarahs house. It was getting cooler and the leaves were beginning to change. Sarah went back to school in three weeks. She didnt want to, she hated school. It made her miss her old school. She missed seeing Dana every morning. Yes it had been 5 years since she went to F-M but she still missed Dana and her other friends. Sarahs thoughts were interrupted when Clint stopped.
Why dont we sit down, Clint offered. Sarah took a seat on a rock next to him.
Clint whats wrong? Youve been quiet this whole walk. Whats going on? Sarah was now very worried. Clint was never this quiet unless something was wrong.
Sarah I have two things to talk to you about. Now I want you to hear me out and not interrupt until Im done talking, understand? Clint eyed Sarah. She nodded knowing that this wasnt going to be good. Clint continued. Ever since the night you chose to stay in a hotel room with Bob over me I have been questioning our relationship. You seem to be closer to Bob then me, and I was wondering if you still liked me?
Oh Clint! Of course I still like you! How could I not? You have been so tolerant of my behavior and I thank God for your patience everyday. Most guys would have left me by now but you didnt and I thank you for that. But I have to explain something to you. You know how much I love you and your brothers, and you also know how close I am to them and you. Yes, Bob and I are close, but were just friends. And thats how its going to stay, Sarah informed Clint. Clint sighed with relief, he didnt want to loose Sarah.
Theres one other thing.... Clint started.
What now Clint? Sarah laughed.
We're going on tour this winter, so we wont be home for a month." Clint sighed. He felt bad because he knew how much Sarah loved to go on tour with them during the summers and sometimes during school.
Sarahs heart sank deep into her chest. Her best friends were leaving her at a hard time in her life and she couldnt go. She felt as if her whole world was tumbling down on her and no one was there to hold her up. What was she supposed to do now? Sarah sighed.
"I can't go on tour with you, my mom wont let me miss school," Sarah reminded him as she looked into his eyes.
"I know and it sucks. We'll miss you so much. Are you going to be okay? I mean, Ill call you everynight and make sure your doing alright," Clint whispered. Sarah leaned down and kissed his lips passionately. She felt Clint's hand go around her back and pull her close to him as he forcefully kissed her back.
"Thank you for caring, and thanks for just being you," Sarah smiled as she sat on his lap. Clint smiled back, then reached up and pulled her face towards his again.
"Dave I got you! Your out!" Ali yelled exasperated. She had been arguing with Dave for the past 10 minutes on wether or not he was out. Selena, Ali, Dave, Scott, and Bob had been playing jail tag for last hour. So far it had been an interesting game.
"I was so safe, Ali!" Dave argued. Ali took a deep breath to keep from hitting Dave. He grinned, oh how I love to make her mad, he laughed to himself.
"Dave you were out. Now get into that jail," Scott demanded as he pointed to their deck that they had set up to be a jail.
Hey guys! Look! Selena exclaimed. Everyone turned to where she was pointing. Sarah and Clint were walking down the street hand in hand talking and they both had satisfied faces.
I wonder what theyve been up to...... Ali grinned. The group of teens stood and followed Clint and Sarah up the Roberts driveway. They watched from the woods as Sarah and Clint took a seat on Sarahs hammock. They were flirting, talking and occasionally they would through in a kiss. After about two minutes of this Sarah looked into the woods and called out to the spies, Guys we know your there so just come out and try to act civilized.
Aww man I told you guys wed get caught, Bob complained.
SARAH! Mrs. Roberts yelled from inside the house.
YEAH?
PHONE!
COMING! Sarah got up and walked into her house. The house smelled of cooking dough, cheese, and red sauce. Her mother was making pizza for dinner. Sarah walked to her mothers desk and picked up the black cordless phone.
Hello?
Sarah? Its me Dana, Dana responded from the other end.
Dana, whats wrong? Sarah asked now concerned.
Well my Dad was driving home from work 4 days ago and there was a semi-truck driving down the same road, Dana paused. And he was killed, she sobbed. Sarah listened as her best friend sobbed into the phone.
Dana, Im so sorry, was all Sarah could mutter.
Thanks. Oh God Sarah I wish you were here, Dana sobbed even harder. Sarah didnt answer. What was she supposed to say? She knew that they couldnt be together, there was no way she could fly to New York and there was no way Sarah could fly to Louisiana.
Sar?
Yeah, Im here, Sarah said clearing her throat.
My mom wants to talk to your mom, is she busy?
No, let me get her. Hang in there Dana, Sarah encouraged as she handed the phone to her mother.
Sharon? Mrs. Roberts asked. She heard Sharon blow her nose. Sharon are you alright? she tried again.
No, Buffy, Im not alright. My husband was killed in a car accident earlier this week.
Oh Sharon, Im so sorry! Is there anything I can do? Mrs. Roberts offered.
Well, acutally, there is something you can do, Mrs. Clark started.
Anything for you my friend.
As you know Dana was very close to her dad and she wont talk to me about how shes feeling. I know how close she and Sarah are. So I thought it would be a good idea for her to go live with you guys until we get a chance to move up there. Yes, we are moving up there and I am hopeing for an opening in your neighborhood. Wouldnt that be wonderful? It would be like old times. But is that alright with you? Sharon asked.
Yes that would be wonderful, Mrs. Roberts agreed. For the next two hours the two women would make arrangments for Dana, and fill eachother in on the past years.
