One day I will forgive you
Carly Shay sat there on her couch, her make-up running and her dress ruined. His voice still echoed in her head: "One day, I will forgive you. But for now, this is goodbye." How could she have been so stupid? The pair had been slightly flirting with each other for months now, and it didn't take a genius to figure out that if she didn't go to prom with him, he's know she didn't feel the same way.
"Why didn't I listen to Sam?" Moped Carly, head in her hands. "I gave him his answer…and, and…" She cried continuously, no one to comfort her. Spencer was out on a date and Sam was still at prom…with Freddie. Having left Italy after a year, Carly had realised that somehow she'd have to explain the kiss she gave him before she left. And now, he was leaving. College in Oxford in England he was to attend in two days, and leave an hour after graduation. Carly had never come clean, and now it was clear that she was, and always had been not very bright when it came to boys. But this was it. Freddie was not returning to America. Ever. Her only hope was to get a last minute acceptance from Oxford, but it was highly unlikely.
There was a knock on the door. Carly didn't have the strength nor care to open it. The figure walked in anyway. "Carls?" Knowing that voice anywhere, she didn't reply. Why was he here? He hated her after what she did. "I…I just came to say goodbye. The airport is closer to my aunts, so we're staying there until the flight. I'll be back for graduation though." He was about to turn and leave, but a certain girl stopped him. "Freddie wait!" Carly rubbed her eyes on her arm. "You know how sorry I am…No. I mean…I hope you had a nice dance with Sam." Biting her lip, she brushed around and headed upstairs. She hoped to hear a "'Carly wait!' or 'Wait Carls!' But there was nothing, only the click of the door closing behind him.
Graduation came in a blur. Carly stood at the podium, and accepted her Stanford diploma. Always being the brightest girl at school, Carly had been the lucky one to get a scholarship to the school. Sam was to attend the College of Seattle, as that was the closest to home. "Mama don't like going out of her comfort zone." Sam had said. And Freddie?
He was there, standing at the picture desk, having a photo with his family. His smile was so broad, it was hard to tell how upset he really was inside. It was Carly's last chance. She could see Marissa Benson fussing over him, telling her son to go say his last goodbyes. "I've already said goodbye to everyone mom." Sighed Freddie. He was lying. Carly had to apologise, and really, really mean it this time.
"FREDDIE!" Cried Carly at the top of her voice. "Wait please!" Tears pricked her eyes like needles. Marissa had a shocked look on her face. "Fredward, don't tell me you didn't say goodbye to dear Carly now?" Gasped the appalled Mrs Benson. She could sense some tension straight away as Carly finally arrived in front of Freddie, so left them alone. "Freddie…I love you. I know you don't feel the same way but I do! Ever since that night at the Groovy Smoothie after the Girls' Choice Dance. See, that was four years ago. Four long years, and for two of 'em you were dating Sam. It caused me pain, and now I've done the exact same thing to you. I am truly, dearly sorry." Carly was in tears, even Freddie's sparkled wet. Mouthing 'It's too late' at Carly, Freddie kissed her on the cheek and turned to leave. "Freddie?" Carly whimpered desperately. Sam appeared at her side shooting Freddie a menacing, dirty look. But Freddie Benson just smiled and turned to the two girls. "Carly, one day I'll forgive you. But for now, this is goodbye." And with that, Carly and Sam were left dumbfounded staring after Freddie, the boy who gave up love.
Sorry for the sadness but I just felt like there needed to be something emotional like this. If I get five favourites, followers or reviews, I will write another chapter, even though this is supposed to be a one-shot.