Okay I have to say that you guys and gals are awesome! The input I received for the first chapter exceeded my expectations. I thought I'd get maybe 3-5 reviews because usually the first chapter of any multichap story I've written have gotten a max of 5 reviews. Anyway, I just wanna say thanks so much for the reviews, alerts and favs. I didn't expect it to be a favorite already LOL but I am grateful. I'm happy to present the second chapter to you all. I hope you all enjoy it too. My stories sometimes take a while to pick up so I hope you can bear with it. Oh I remembered I forgot to add the disclaimer last chapter so I'll add it now cause I don't need to be sued. I'm broke enough as it is!
Disclaimer: iCarly is property of Dan Schneider and Nickelodeon. I'm just borrowing the characters to create my own story. Unfortunately I don't make money writing this story but if I could, I'd like that very much.
The iCarly gang were in the studio recording their last webshow for the next two months. It lasted an hour instead of the usual 30 minutes and they had the largest audience ever for it. After the show, they saw comments begging them not go on vacation. It made them laugh a bit. Also to celebrate the largest audience for the show, Spencer made them spaghetti tacos.
"I'm gonna miss doing iCarly," said Carly.
"Me too. What am I gonna do now?" said Sam.
"It's only until September. It's not like we're gonna stop doing the show for good," said Freddie.
"You guys deserve the vacation though," said Spencer. "You've been doing the show nonstop for years."
"I guess you're right," said Carly. "Besides I sorta look forward to spending time with Grandma."
"Oh yeah, Granddad called and said he'll be here tomorrow to pick you up," said Spencer as he took a big bite of the taco.
"Can I spend the night then since I won't see you till the end of August?" asked Sam.
"Can she Spencer?" asked Carly.
"Sure," said Spencer.
"Well, I have to go now. I need to finish packing since I'm leaving tonight," said Freddie.
"Can't wait to get to your nerd camp?" asked Sam.
"Very funny Sam," said Freddie feeling annoyed.
"Well I hope you have a good time Freddie," said Carly with a smile.
"Thanks Carly," said Freddie as he smiled back.
"Later Freddie," said Spencer.
"Bye Spence," said Freddie as he walked out the door.
Carly turned to Sam after she heard the door shut. Sam looked at her curiously as she ate more of the spaghetti tacos.
"What?" asked Sam while a spaghetti noodle hung from her mouth.
"I still don't understand why you're so mean to Freddie," said Carly.
"Well he said it'd be weird if I didn't make his life miserable," said Sam.
"But you two are friends. You could at least let up a little," said Carly as she cleared the table.
"Why? It's not like the nub will do anything," said Sam confidently.
"Sam, one day you'll be eating those words if you're not careful," said Carly.
"Yeah, yeah whatever. Like that'll happen," said Sam.
Carly rolled her eyes at Sam. She wondered how the blonde became her best friend again. Sure Sam was awesome, but sometimes she took things a little too far. She was just giving Sam the advice out of concern. She noticed the way Freddie would glare at the blonde when she wasn't looking. She prayed that they all remained friends because she didn't know what she'd do if they weren't friends anymore. Now she knew how Freddie felt when she had that argument with Sam over the iCarly t-shirt.
Freddie went across the hall to his house feeling frustrated with his blonde friend/crush. Even though he did get used to her… abrasiveness, she still managed to get under his skin. He wondered how he fell for such a violent woman. He slammed the door shut as he entered the apartment.
"I'm home Mom," said Freddie monotonously.
"Hello Freddie dear," said Mrs. Benson. "Your father called back and said he'll be here in 20 minutes."
"Good," said Freddie. "I can't wait to go."
"Are you sure you want to do this sweetheart?" asked Mrs. Benson with every ounce of concern she was known for.
"I'm sure Mom. I have to do this," said Freddie. 'For me and for Sam. I'll teach her a lesson she won't forget,' he added in his head.
Freddie had decided back before school ended that he'd go with his dad for the summer. His dad lives in Tacoma and was in charge of a boot camp. He never told any of his friends about it though. That's right, Freddie Benson was going to boot camp willingly. He figured if there was any place that could help him toughen up, it'll be there. His dad agreed to let him go there for the summer, but he was going to make him work harder than the others since he wouldn't be there long. Freddie was kind of scared, but agreed because he needed to show Sam that he wasn't her personal punching bag and that he wasn't afraid of her.
Mrs. Benson, being the psycho mom she was, of course tried to talk him out of it. She was afraid he might get hurt or something. Freddie actually argued and yelled at her, telling her that he was growing up and could make his own decisions. His mom reluctantly agreed, but would still try to talk him out of it. He stood firm in his decision, but that didn't mean that he didn't doubt himself from time to time.
Exactly 20 minutes later, his dad arrived, which wasn't a surprise.
"Well, I'll see you in September Mom," said Freddie as he grabbed his things.
"Please be careful Fredward," said Mrs. Benson.
"Don't worry Mom. Dad will be there," said Freddie.
Freddie and his dad left Bushwell, and they began their journey to Tacoma. Freddie and his dad keep in touch often, but Freddie misses actually having him around. Spencer was a substitute, but it still wasn't the same. Freddie's parents separated when he was 7, and Mrs. Benson decided to keep Freddie with her. His dad visited whenever he had the free time, which wasn't too often, but they wrote and called each other just about everyday. His dad also watched iCarly.
"So how's Carly and Sam?" asked Mr. Benson.
"They're good," said Freddie.
"Sam still giving you trouble?" asked Mr. Benson with a smirk.
"You have no idea," said Freddie with an exasperated expression.
Freddie told his dad all about his crush for Sam. Mr. Benson was surprised because Freddie used to talk about Carly nonstop for years, then he suddenly began having feelings for the object of his disdain. Love worked in mysterious ways.
"And you think coming with me for the summer will really help?" asked Mr. Benson.
"It was the best thing I can think of. I need to become tougher and stronger to show her that I'm not gonna let her push me around anymore," said Freddie.
"Well I'll do the best I can son," said Mr. Benson with a smile.
Freddie smiled in return. He really hoped this plan worked. He wasn't planning on harming Sam. He still stuck to his mom's teachings of not hitting a woman, but he was going to show her that he wasn't going to stand by and let her continue her abuse. Sam is an intimidating young woman, but if he could argue with her and be friends with her for so long, then he could show he was more intimidating. Plus, he knew Sam wouldn't want to go out with some wimp, so this fit in to helping him make Sam his. He just hoped all of this wouldn't be in vain.
They arrived at Tacoma Boot Camp a few hours later and Mr. Benson decided it'd be best if he personally instructed Freddie alone. They'd spend time together and help with Freddie's plan, so it was win-win.
"Okay Freddie, you'll be staying with me in my living quarters, and I'll be your drill sergeant. It'll be a one-on-one thing, alright?" said Mr. Benson.
"Sounds great Dad," said Freddie.
Mr. Benson showed Freddie to his room and let him unpack. Freddie put his clothes into the dresser across from the bed. After that, he took out a few pictures that he decided he wanted with him. One was of his mom, another was of him and Spencer, and he also had the picture of himself, Carly, and Sam that he kept in his locker. He frowned as he saw only those pictures. 'I know there's one more,' he thought as he rummaged through his suitcase. His face lit up in triumph as he found it. It was of him and Sam sitting together laughing. That picture was one of his favorites. They were at Carly's house sitting on the couch while talking to Carly. Spencer was chasing a bird he got from Socko around the house. When he thought he finally caught it, the bird flew over his head, but not without leaving a little present on Spencer's head. Carly saw Freddie and Sam laughing together, so she snapped the picture. Freddie smiled at the memory; him and Sam got along so well most of the time.
Freddie finished unpacking half an hour later. He went down to the kitchen to see his dad making a sandwich.
"Hey kid, hungry?" asked Mr. Benson as he put the sandwich in front of Freddie.
"Yeah, thanks Dad," said Freddie.
"I hope you're ready because tomorrow we'll start," said Mr. Benson.
Freddie nodded as he ate. He decided to go take a shower and turn in because he knew that he'd have to wake up extra early. As he lied down in his bed, he began to mentally prepare himself for what he was about to undergo. 'I have to do this,' he kept repeating to himself. He just hoped he could handle it.
Okay I'm ending it here. I decided on having Freddie go with his dad. I don't know anything about his dad, so I'm making this up as I go LOL. I hope you all don't mind. I want to thank the following people for the awesome reviews:
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