AN: This story is not beta'd but I'm all about the grammar so hopefully it's not too bad. My first iCarly fic but the CAM fans are inspiring and it's a fun pairing to write. Hope you enjoy, if not, better luck next fic :D

ps. contains girl-love

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Sam Puckett may not have had a lot going on in the motivation department at the time but when Fredward made that ridiculous bet with her after he'd found out about her
slight crush on their friend Carly, Sam decided to show the little goon what was what.

"So by the end of the week, whoever gets a date with Carly wins." Freddie said for the umpteenth time. Sam would have been amazed at how long she'd been around the tech-nerd without having caused him bodily harm but it was like her bag of jerky was never-ending thus the taste bud party in her mouth and a moment of somewhat peace between the two rivals.

"Right and when I win you get to do my homework for a month." Sam reiterated becoming bored with the specifics and was already mentally planning how to win over her best friend.

"And when I win, because like she'd date you over any guy, you have to stop harassing me for a month." Freddie seemed pretty sure of himself and that just wouldn't do. Sam swallowed the dried beef that was in her mouth and took a sip of her soda before replying.

"You ever think that not harassing you for a month could cause a devastating overload once said month is over? Accidents do happen you know." This with a wicked grin to Freddie's faltering bravado, Sam added. "Plus you've asked Carly out how many times now? Get it through your thick, clueless head dorkward. S'never gonna happen."

Freddie looked geared up to say something else but the ding of the elevator cut him off as Carly made her way over to her friends with a bright smile and her head cocked just slightly.

"Wow, I left you guys up here for a whole 10 minutes and there's no bloodshed. Consider me impressed." Carly teased dropping into the beanbag next to Sam and leaning back comfortably.

"As long as it's not hungry, civilization appears to be somewhat safe." Freddie quipped casting a sidelong glare at the blonde who rolled her eyes in return.

"So Carls, what's Spencer got shakin' in the kitchen tonight anyway?" Sam asked, excitement evident in her voice as she considered Carly's brother's similar love for ham.

"Actually Spencer's out of town at an art convention showing off the sculpture of the man on the moon he made entirely out of sporks." Carly laughed slightly as she said it, proud of her brother's creativity but still awed by his utter randomness.

"So you're home alone?" Freddie asked over excitedly, "Maybe I should stay here tonight in case some weirdo tries to break in and mess with ya.."

"I think the only weirdo Carly's got to worry 'bout is you." Sam said sardonically, "besides what are you gonna do about it? Sick your mommy on him?"

"Hey, I'll have you know I'm a yellow belt in karate and I could do some damage if I had to. You're just lucky you're a girl." He scoffed.

"Oh yeah? Bring it on pip squeak!" Sam said indignantly, rising quickly.

"Guys! Guys! Stop it! What the hell's gotten into you two?" Carly demanded stepping between her two friends with her arms extended. "I know you barely tolerate each other but jeez!" Sam huffed and sighed realizing she was acting a bit psychotic, even for her.

"Thanks anyway Freddie but I think Sam and I can take care of ourselves for the evening." Sam gave Freddie a smug smirk. "Plus I know Spencer's cool and everything but he would probably have a problem with me having a boy spend the night while he's gone at this point." Freddie gave Sam a smirk of his own.

"Because I'm more of a threat." He muttered as he passed Sam who managed to thrust her foot right in front of his ankle tripping him and sending him flying into the open elevator.

"Going down?" Sam said with some mirth before pushing the down button for him and ignoring his pained groan.

"Sam! You could've really hurt him." Carly admonished rushing over needlessly.

"Ah he'll be fine, I'm sure his head broke his fall."

Later that night after an extra large pizza heaped with toppings and two action movies, because Sam just can't handle those 'damn cheesy chick flicks where they fall in love and supposedly live happily ever after', "I mean who really believes that crap anyway? If it's happily ever after then the story ain't over.", Carly and Sam ventured up to Carly's bedroom to get ready for bed.

Carly took her pjs into the bathroom that was connected to her bedroom and Sam changed in Carly's room, a few minutes later after both girls brushed their teeth and other such nightly rituals, Carly slid under the covers on the left side of the bed and Sam on the right as they had since they'd known each other.

"Hey Sam?" Carly asked softly into the dark after a few moments of silence.

"Hmm?" Sam replied sounding like she was on the verge of sleep.

"What was up with you and Freddie today? You guys seemed, I dunno, extra vicious towards each other."

"All's fair in love and war cupcake…" Sam muttered in response shifting to her side and facing Carly who could clearly see that the blonde was nearly asleep. The comment confused her but she knew it was pointless to ask anymore of her sleeping friend.

Sometime even later that night, Carly awoke in a cocoon of warm, thin arms wrapped securely around her waist and legs tangled with her own. She snuggled closer to Sam's warm body and sighed contentedly when Sam hugged her just a little tighter.

TBC