Author's note: Hello guys! This is my first attempt in writing, not only an iCarly fanfic but a fanfic in general. I would like to say a few things before you start reading.
First and most importantly, if anyone sees a concept/plot device that he/she has used as well either exactly the same or in a similar way, I didn't steal anyone's idea. I did read a few fanfics before I started publishing but believe me, I had already come up with the story long before. Besides, take it as a compliment- when great minds meet, as they say:)
Also, if you find some parts of the text a bit weird in language, this is because I tried to write the characters as close as I could to how they really are in the show.
That's all for now. Reviews are welcome from everyone. Hope you enjoy reading.
Episode 1 iPromised
At Ridgeway High School, Carly and Freddie were exiting from the classroom, having finished the lesson of Physics. Carly noticed Freddie being abstracted and she she said with her sweet, caring voice, always with a smile on her face:
«Hey, Freddie, what's going on?». Freddie, lost in his thoughts, didn't seem to be listening.«Hello? Earth to Freddie! Are you reading? Over!» Carly tried again. Still not having his attention, she moved close to him and said with a loud voice: «FREDDIE!».
He moved away, nearly falling down and held his ear. «Who? Where? When? What? Why?» he said nervously.
«You looked kinda sad,I asked what's going on, but you acted like you were in another world and I had to take drastic measures! So,again,what is it you have?»
«Me? Uhh,..»
Τhey reached their lockers.
«Come on, Freddie, you can't fool me. Something troubles you and I wanna know. You know I care about you, you can trust me.»
«Sure Carly. Ok, I'll tell you (Freddie breathes in deeply). A friend of mine has love related problems and is going through hard times. I want to help him out, but I'm kinda confused about these..situations»
«Well, tell your friend that nobody knows everything about love. Yeah, it hurts a lot sometimes but without it, our life would be pretty miserable and colorless-I speak out of experience. Whatever the situation, I'm sure your friend will figure it out»
«Τhanks Carly. You're right, as most of the time!» Freddie said smiling.
«Μost of the time? (Carly smiled back). You're welcome! I must go pick up Sam from her scheduled appointment with Principal Franklin. See you soon!»
«All right, see ya!»
Carly went to leave but then turned back. «Οh,and we're not over yet. I think you're hiding something from me Freddie. Better don't because I will discover it eventually. Don't lie to me either, you know the consequences» Carly wasn't kidding.
«Υοu will be angry at me and even won't speak to me for a while. Don't worry Carly. You know I don't want any of these to happen. Seriously, I don't»
«Οk, I go now. See you at the show!»
«Βye. See you there!»
Freddie breathed out as Carly drew away. He reached in his locker and took an object and then, he stared at it.
"What's up, Fredward?" Sam popped out suddenly and greeted Freddie in her unique way.
"Sam! Hi! I-I'm good. How about you? Carly took the other way to pick you up from Principal Franklin's office."
"I'm fine. I was at the cafeteria to grab somethin' to eat-literally! I grabbed Gibby's sandwich just as he was ready to get the first bite! (Sam smiled, then wore a long face).But, I gave it back to him and ate a steak. The influence of you and Carly starts getting to me"
"Glad to hear Sam!" Freddie smiled.
(Gibby passed by,eating a sandwich) "Hey, guys!"
"Hi Gibby" Freddie and Sam saluted at the same time.
"Thanks for returning me the sandwich Sam. It was nice of you"
"Don't mention it, Gib" Sam seemed unpleased about that incident but she wasn't really.
"How is the new application I told you about, Gibby?"
"It's awesome, Freddie! Just what I was looking for. Thanks a lot! So, I'll see you guys later."
"You're welcome Gibby. See you later"
"Bye Gibby. See ya"
"Bye"
Sam and Freddie were alone again.
"What application?"
"Something about shirts."
"I don't wanna know any further. Well, where were we?"
"I don't know.."
"Oh, yeah. You were surprised to see me. And you were holding somethin' and put it behind your back. Let me see!"
"I told you before Sam, I thought you were at Principal Franklin's office. And you wouldn't be interested in that thing. It's a part of my equipment-that you call nerdy, not in a polite way."
" 'Cause it is! But why would you be nervous if this was just about your nerdy hobby?"
"For one more time, I wasn't nervous! And it's not nerdy either! Sam, I tell you for your own good, you'll find this boring."
"Let me be the judge of that Freddie".
"Come on Sam, you're making a big deal out of nothing"
"We can do this the easy way or the hard way, Fredward. You know which way I prefer and that I'll get what I want eventually".
Sam rolled up her sleeves. Freddie knew he had to think fast.
"Look Sam. A whole buffet with all kinds of meat!".
As Sam turned where Freddie pointed, he quickly put the object in his pocket and pulled something out of his locker, moments before Sam turned her head back to Freddie, looking angered.
"Oops, my bad! Sorry! Here Sam. This is what I was holding"
"A tiny,white webcam?"
"Told ya you'd find it boring"
"All right. I must go find Carls now. But this isn't over. And I was right. These things of yours are indeed boring."
"Yeah, yeah whatever you say" Freddie replied with an ironic tone. "See you at the show Sam"
"See you there, Freddie" Sam said before leaving. Freddie once again breathed out.
Later, the trio is gathered at Carly's apartment, getting ready for the iCarly webcast. Carly noticed something in the living room.
"Hey Spencer, I noticed many of your sculptures here. Are you preparing for something?" Carly asked while turning her head around and seeing her brother's work.
"I am telling you, somethin' big is going on here!" Sam said before grabbing the bowl with the potato chips.
"I am happy to inform you that the time has come for my very first exhibit in an art gallery!"
Carly, Sam and Freddie cheered. "That's great Spence!" Freddie added.
"And how are all these masterpieces going there? The gallery will send people to pick them up or something?" Carly asked playfully.
"Nope. My best friend Socko is gonna help me transfer them" Spencer replied. His cell phone rang then and he picked up. "Speaking of which.. Hey Socko buddy! How are you? How's the family? Great! And the kids are doing just fine" Spencer pulled the phone away for a moment. "Socko always asks about you" he said smiling. Carly, Sam and Freddie admitted that Socko is a great person.
"We must go up. The show starts in 10 minutes" Carly informed Spencer, who waved at them.
"You girls go ahead, I want to check something on my laptop. I'll catch up with you" Freddie said.
"Take your time!" Sam replied and took the stairs up.
Carly looked at Freddie. She climbed some stairs and then looked at him again. Freddie appeared skeptical,looking at his computer. Carly was concerned. Meanwhile, Spencer was still talking at the phone, now in a serious tone. "Yeah Socko, we must discuss about what we'll do".
(After the week's iCarly is finished, the kids prepare to leave the studio).
"You girls go on, I must take a while to survey the equipment here" Freddie told Carly and Sam.
Just as they got in the hallway, Carly told Sam "I forgot something in the studio, I'll go pick it up. Don't wait for me".
"Ok Carls. I'm gonna hang out with Spencer a bit and then I'll go home. See you tomorrow!"
"Bye Sam, we'll talk again tomorrow!"
Carly hated lying, especially to her close friends. She didn't forget anything in the studio. But she felt the need to check on Freddie. And somehow, she couldn't afford to tell Sam the real reason she went back.
Carly spied on Freddie from the glass in the studio's door. He had the same expression when he was in the living room and looking at his laptop. When he least expected it, Carly stormed in and went near him.
"Alright, Freddie!"
"Carly…? Why you came here?"
"You're gonna tell me what's happening with you and you're gonna tell me this very moment!"
"I've alredy told you.." Freddie's voice was weak.
"You ain't tricking me again! And to make sure.. (Carly locked the door from the inside) There. Until you speak up, we aren't going anywhere"
"Well, guess I'm busted.. Ok, I'll tell you. Ummm…"
"I'm waiting!" Carly began to repeatedly knock her one foot on the floor.
"I miss some of my old friends and I was looking a photo of.. me and them"
"The truth Freddie!"
"Ok, ok. (Freddie didn't look Carly in the eyes now). Here's what the photo is about and what I was looking in my laptop" Freddie kept looking away from Carly.
Carly didn't see that coming. She was shocked.
"These are… from the time… from the time… we were together! Oh my God!"
A small pause ensued. Then, Carly took the word again.
"Freddie..Freddie! Look at me. Look at me Freddie! (After a small delay, Freddie did so. He looked upset, awkward. Carly had that feeling too) All this time, I thought..I believed.. that you don't l-"
"I could never do that Carly (Freddie interrupted). I made a promise. To you. And to myself"
Carly and Freddie were standing still, expressionless and looking at each other, without anyone feeling the need to say anything.