Snippet #2218972

Sam

Sam drove like a madman. Half because he was worried about Lili (he really did love her, despite their constant quarrels. Even though he told her to gtfo all sorts of times, he really couldn't comprehend living without her), and half because some monster that he couldn't hear or see might be after them. Assuming said monster existed.

After KJ asked Lili if she saw anything, Sam knew it must exist. If KJ was suspicious, everyone should be suspicious. He peeled his own ears as he ran a red light, but the only thing he could hear was a distant siren.

Suddenly, Lili screamed. As a knee-jerk reaction, Sam slammed onto the brakes (even though it was probably the exact opposite of what he should have done), and spun around. "What is it? What's wrong? Do you see it?? Where is it??"

Lili whimpered and held up a finger. "I broke a nail!" she whined.

They eventually made it back to the townhouse with no disturbances (minus the speeding ticket). Sam, for once, was defending Lili and her broken nail against KJ, who wasn't nearly as understanding. They stumbled through the door, Lili first, who was very quick about telling them to shut the door and lock it. In proper lighting, Lili really looked dreadful. There was blood all over her, a large bruise on her shoulder from the car, and the heel on one of her stilettos was nearly broken. Sam helped his sister upstairs and threw away the glittery dress (she didn't want it anymore anyways). After a lengthy, and silent shower, Lili slipped under her bed sheets under the supervision of Sam.

"Just get some sleep," Sam said, "You'll feel hella better in the morning, I'm sure."

"Do you think it'll be back?" Lili asked, her voice sounding younger and more scared. It reminded him of years ago, when they were still children and living on the streets. There was a group of bullies who knew of their extremities, and Lili had been particularly frightened of them.

"Nah," Sam said reassuringly, "It was probably just stopping by. Most likely on its way to Hollywood. More Daisys for it to eat over there....more attractive too."

Lili pouted. "It's not funny," she said reproachfully, "Besides, Daisy had nothing on me."

"Yeah, but Lilis must not taste nearly as good," Sam joked. Lili punched him, but smiled. "You're poisonous. That's why your hair is red. It's like ladybugs. They're bright colored so birds won't eat them."

Lili stared at Sam. "That doesn't make any sense."

"Oh shut up."

"You shut up!"

"Good night, bitch."

"Night, asshole."

Sam kissed Lili on the forehead, turned off her light, and shut the door. He walked down the stairs and sighed. "Might not want to go out tonight, Monica," he said, flopping onto the couch.