Chapter One

Sam walked into the Shay's apartment and saw Freddie sitting on the couch. he looked really sad so Sam walked over and sat down next to him.

"Hey," said Sam

"Hi," sighed Freddie sadly.

"What's wrong, Freddie?" asked Sam. Even though she was always mean to Freddie she was really worried about him.

"Nothing," lied Freddie. he looked away from Sam so that he could wipe a tear out of his eye. "Why do you care anyway?"

"I know that something's wrong and i care because i'm your friend," said Sam.

Freddie sighed. He might as well tell her.

"I saw Carly kissing Chad," said Freddie looking down at the ground.

"Carly was...cheating on you?" Sam asked. She couldn't believe it. Someone she has known for eight years, was a best friend too, was cheating on Freddie. Why would Carly do such a thing?

"yes," said Freddie. "So i broke it off with her."

"Oh," said Sam. "I'm really sorry Freddie."

"You are?" Freddie asked looking at Sam.

"Yes, i am," said Sam. "Carly shouldn't have dont that to you. You deserve better than that." 'You deserve me' she thought silently.

"Why are you being so nice to me? Usually you hit me or something. but you're not even doing that," said Freddie. "Why?"

"Maybe because i hate seeing you like this unless its me causing you the pain," said Sam.

"There's more to that answer," Freddie said giving Sam a look.

Sam sighed. "Well, maybe i like you more then i thought i did. i don't really hate you i just like picking on you," she admitted. "But you are my friend so i care about you."

"Wow," said Freddie. "I'm glad that you care."

"I always cared Freddie," said Sam. "I just have a..." she dropped off.

"hard time showing it?" Freddie finished for her.

"Yeah," sighed Sam.

"I know," said Freddie.

Silence.

"You know what Sam?" said Freddie.

"What?" she asked.

"I don't need Carly. I never needed Carly. the way i felt for her was just...puppy love. it wasn't real. it never was," Freddie explained. "Maybe...I'm in love with somebody else, if its not Carly."

"Well then who?' Same questioned him.

He looked at her. Their faces only inches away. Freddie leaned in closer to Sam but she didn't pull away.

"I think..,I'm in love with...you."

"Me?" Sam asked.

Freddie nodded before they leaned in and kissed on the lips. Sam felt bells ringing in her ears as her and Freddie's lips touched. It didn't take long for Freddie to deepen the kiss. When they pulled away Freddie and Sam were both blushing and breathing heavily.

"wow," said Sam.

"I i know," said Freddie.

"So does this mean what i think it means?" asked Sam.

'What's that?" asked Freddie.

"That you like me and i like you and that we should date," Sam said slowly.

"Yes your right, Sam. We should date. But," said Freddie. "Should we tell Carly?"

Sam sighed. she thought about it for a minute. "Carly is our best friend, we should tell her eventually. just, not now," she finally said.

"Okay," said Freddie. "If thats what you want to do, hon, I'll do it."

Sam smiled. 'its only until we are ready to tell her," said Sam. Freddie nodded before he kissed Sam on the cheek.

Carly came downstairs and saw Sam and Freddie on the couch.

"Hey guys," said Carly.

"Hey Carly," said Freddie.

"Hey," said Sam.

"Where's Chad?" Freddie asked looking at Carly. Carly looked down sheepishly.

"Look Freddie I'm sorry. i really like Chad but us being together isn't working. i just want us to be friends," said Carly.

"I would like us to just be friends," said Freddie. "It's a lot better then dating and now you can be with Chad."

"Okay, but are you sure about this? Us being friends?" asked Carly.

"Yes," said Freddie. "I'm sure."

"Thanks Freddie," said Carly. Freddie got up from the couch and hugged Carly. Then he followed her into the kitchen as she walked over to the fridgerator and got out a picture of lemonade.

Sam came over anf got out three glasses. Through the rest of the time there at Carly's, the three friends talked about the show and school. Then Sam and Freddie went home and Carly went up to her room and went to bed.