Promise (Power Rangers Time Force Lucas)

While the others were doing their own thing, Sam sat outside on the grass drawing one of the tall trees right in front of her. She was glad no one was there to bother her. And drawing was the only thing that really calmed her down.

When walking down the stairs, Lucas looked out the window and spotted the girl sitting down on the grass. He stepped closer and realized that she was drawing. But from where he was at, he couldn't see, but he was very curious.

He quietly opened the door and walked over to Sam. Standing right above her, he was able to see the tall tree she was drawing. "Looks pretty good." He complimented.

Sam flinched in fear, but calmed down when she realized it was Lucas. "You scared me." She sighed.

Lucas cracked a smile and sat down next to her. "Sorry, was just curios." He apologized. "You're pretty good."

"Thanks. Drawing helps calm me down." She smiled.

"Have you always liked drawing?" Lucas asked.

Sam nodded her head. "Ever since I was a kid, drawing and painting was all I ever cared about. Every Christmas my parents would always get me a new sketch book, or paint, even color pencils. Drawing was an easy way for them to keep me distracted. I always used to have my brother stand on the table and pose for me. He hated it." She laughed.

"Then why major in chemistry if you like art more?" Lucas asked.

Sam's smile dropped as she dropped the pencil she was holding. "Compared to Wes, I didn't come from a rich family. I was pretty poor. My parents struggled to support me and my brother. In high school, my parents died when they were in the army, leaving me and my brother alone." She said.

Lucas suddenly felt sad for her. He wasn't really sure how to comfort her, see as how her mood dropped so suddenly.

"My parents always said that no matter what, they'd try to help me pay for college, even if we didn't have a lot of money. They just wanted me to be happy and to do what I love. But I couldn't have that anymore."

She closed her eyes and let out a small sigh, trying her best to hold in the tears. "Not long after, it was just me. Wes was nice enough to let me stay in his mansion. And the closer my graduation was coming, the more panicked I became. Then apparently his father had been looking through my grades, and saw how I could possibly better his company. And knowing about my past, he let me stay to make people think he was a good person. He offered to pay for my schooling or to get me a scholarship if I were to major in chemistry so that I could someday work for him."

"And you took it?"

Sam nodded her head. "Wes was a bit mad at us, mainly his father. He didn't like how I was throwing away my own dreams to work for his father. But he came to realize that it was the only choice I had. I couldn't do anything."

"But you're still young. You have so much time to do whatever you want." Lucas said.

"Maybe so, but at the time I wasn't thinking. And now I feel like it's too late to turn back. If I were to suddenly change majors, I'd definitely get kicked out of the house. And Mr.Collins always refused me to get a job, so I have no money and nowhere to go."

Lucas grabbed her hand and held it tightly. "Maybe one day you'll finally get that chance. I know it'll come."

Sam squeezed his hand in return. She felt so much happier spilling all that out. And it was nice having Lucas comfort her. If anything she wanted to be there with him longer. "I'm not sure. I've completely given it up long ago. Drawing is more of a hobby nowadays." Sam sighed. "But it was thanks to Wes that I started martial arts. Without him, I wouldn't have a happy place. Or somewhat, at least."