48 Hours

Sam rolled over on her back , that morning , as she layed in her bed. She didn't want to go to school because she didn't want to run into John , but another part of her did because she didn't want to miss the last day of school.

Staring up at the ceiling , that seemed millions of miles away , she kept re-playing the scene of her running away from Freddie. Each time it seemed more and more real. Like she was still there.

She turned over on her side and looked up at the clock. 7:15 A.M. Guilt now flooding over her. Ann would be so mad at her if she didn't try to make an effort to go to school.

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With force she pushed her self up out of the bed. She walked over to her closet and pulled it open. Scanning over everything she settled for a black t-shirt with white skinny pants. She grabbed her bag and keys and walked out the door with a bang.

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Sam reached school and turned her car off. She sat there staring up at the school for a minute. Her grip on the steering wheel tightened. She rested her head on the steering wheel between her hands and sighed. Why did all this have to her? She didn't do anything wrong. Well , except run away from home. But other than that she never did anything wrong. Ever since she ran away and came here she tried getting her grades up. She tried not bullying people. She even tried being nice. But always failed in some way. But all she could say was...sorry. That is all anyone can say.

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She slowly pulled open the door of her first period class. Everyone turned their attention to her as she walked in. She smiled at Ann as she made her way to her seat. Ann then leaned over.

"Where were you?"Ann whispered. Sam hung her bag over the back of the chair and turned back around.

"My alarm clock didn't go off," Sam whispered back. Ann nodded."I thought since it was the last day , we don't have classes,"

"They said we have first period only and then the rest of the day to do whatever we want,"

Sam rolled her eyes. "Stupid teachers,"

Ann giggled and leaned back up and started listening to the teacher again. Sam grabbed out a pen and a notebook and started doodling. Last day , why would she really need to listen? Most teachers just re-teach everything on the last day of school.

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Sam sat down beside Ann at the full lunch table. Ann turned her attention to Sam.

"So you going to Kathy's party tonight. I hear its suppose to be the biggest party of the year,"

"Well of course its the biggest party of the year. Its the last party."

"I know. I can't believe that after this party we can't really screw up anymore."

Sam shifted in her seat. "College here we come," Ann smiled. "Speaking of colleges , which one did you get in?" Ann smiled big.

"Harvard," Sam looked stunned.

"Oh my gosh! Really?" Ann nodded.

"I just got the letter today. I was going to tell you at lockers , but you weren't here," Ann said with a hint of disappointment in her voice. Sam notice this and felt a little guilty. Should she tell her?

"Well its not like we start college tomorrow," Sam said trying to brighten the mood. Ann's eyes shot up from her tray.

"Huh?"

"Well you know , college is like school. It doesn't start till the fall"

"Oh , right!" Ann looked back at her tray. Sam felt like she was hiding something from her.

"We still get to spend the 'Summer' together,"

"Uh...Well , Sam...I Uh..."

"What?"

"Sam , My family is going to move closer to Harvard so I won't have to travel so far to get home," Sam looked down as Ann looked t her. "But we still got a few days,"

"When do you leave?"

"Next week," Sam looked up at her in disbelief.

"Ann!"

"Sam , I couldn't tell you. I didn't want to hurt you more than you already are,"

"What is that suppose to mean?"

"Well you know , after the break-up with John I thought you would be pretty crushed,"

"Oh , That!" Ann pulled Sam into a hug.

"Sam you are my best friend and I promise you I will write , call , and visit whenever I get the chance,"

Sam felt a little better. She pulled away and right now felt like it was the best time to tell Ann the real her. The real reason why she was here. It was now or never.

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Ann was speechless when Sam finally finished. The lunch room was already empty and quiet.

"So that was the reason why you were late this morning?"

"Yeah." Ann looked at her.

"WOW! So umm...Do you love him?"

"Well I thought I did,"

"Sam you ran away. You never got a chance to prove to him you ever loved him."

"What are you---"

"Sam I am saying that don't you think you owe it to him to tell him the truth?" Sam was literally out of things to say. Which rarely ever happened. She really wanted to tell him how she loved him , but at the same time scared of his reaction.

"Uh..."

"Here. I will go with you," NO NO NO! If Sam was going to ever tell him , she needed to do it ALONE.

"No , Ann if I am going to do this I have to do---"

"What about that Carly girl?"

"What about her?"

"I Bet you she would be right there. She probably wants to know as bad as him. Maybe even more , I mean she was your BEST friend," Sam could not argue with that. Carly and Freddie were the best things in her life at the time , so I bet they are both dieing to know what ever happened.

Sam gave in to Ann's offer to go with her. Even though she knew she needed to do this alone , somewhere deep down she was scared to do it at all , let alone , alone.

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Ann's car finally pulled up to the familiar curb that sat beside the famous Bushwell Plaza. Sam was to afraid to get out. Ann looked up at the big building , that hadn't really changed much , and smiled. She couldn't believe Sam grew up in a beautiful place like this. And then run away from it.

"You ready?"Ann asked Sam ripping her from her thoughts. Sam looked over at her then came back to realize what she meant. She looked back at the building.

"I really don't think I ever will," Sam said not really meaning for Ann to hear. But it was to late , Ann got out and walked around and opened the door to Sam''s side.

"Come on Sam. Its now or Never!"

"Can I choose never?" Ann rolled her eyes. Sam was never easy to break.

"No! Now come on," She said almost pulling her out of the car. Sam finally was out of the car and staring at the building she entered so many times before. But then she never had to worry about rejection.

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Sam stood in the moving elevator that was going to floor 8. she didn't need to stop at the front desk to ask which floor or which number. Ann stood leaning up against the wall watching the numbers go up and down. The were not the only people on the elevator.

Just then the elevator stopped at floor 5 and two teens about Ann and Sam's age.

"That is the last time I do anything he says," The brunette said. Her voice sounding so familiar.

"I hate your brother for making us do that," The other brunette said. Except he was a boy. Sam knew right then who they were. She scooted a little closer to Ann , who noticed her moving closer.

Sam turned and faced her.

"Thats them," she mouthed. Ann was confused at first then finally got it. Sam hid her face as Ann got a idea. Ann walked up to them.

"Excuse me but weren't you two from iCarly?" She asked. Carly turned around and smiled.

"Why yes. I am Carly Shay,"

"I know. I have heard so much about you from my dearest friend---" Sam coughed really loud , back still facing them.

"Is she alright?" Ann rolled her eyes because she knew what Sam was trying to do.

"Yeah she is fine,"

"And you are?"

"Oh , I am Ann Williamson," She said shaking both of their hands. Freddie looked over at Sam who was still hiding.

"And she is?" Ann turned around.

"Your going to have to come clean soon," Sam give in and turned around.(A/N:Remember when Freddie met Sam again it was dark in the school , So he really didn't get a good look at her)

"Hi , I'm Carly Shay and You are?" Sam looked down at Carly's hand which was waiting for her to return the welcoming. She rolled her eyes and took it.

"I hate you Ann," Ann shrugged.

"Hate me tomorrow. Just tell them who you are!" Ann said getting really excited now. Carly and Freddie looked confused. Sam took a deep breath.

"Hi my name is Sam Puckett but you really should know that," Carly's jaw dropped. Sam smirked and really didn't know why. She crossed her arms over her chest. Freddie's face drained.

"Sam?"

"Thats my name don't wear it out," Sam said sorta acting like a bitch. Freddie couldn't believe it. Nor could Carly but he just ran into her earlier. Right now Sam felt in power.

"Whoa!"Carly said. Sam kinda glared and rolled her eyes. She looked down at her watch.

"Well it was nice meeting you two again but me and my friend need to get going," Carly grabbed her arm as Sam started to walk away.

"Wait , you just can't walk away," Sam was kinda mad now. She pulled her arm away.

"Oh yes I can , I mean thats what I am best at," She said glaring. She turned and grabbed Ann's arm and pulled her out of the elevator. Carly and Freddie looked at each other and ran after her. Spencer appeared in front of Them.

"Whoa! What is the rush?"

"Move Spencer!" Carly said pushing him out of the way and ran to catch up with Sam and Ann. Freddie tried to run but Spencer grabbed his arm.

"Freddie , whats going on?"

"Sam! She came back , but now she is leaving!" Spencer looked at him in shock. Freddie grabbed his arm and started to pull him as he ran to catch up with the girls.

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Sam pushed the door open and rushed out the Ann's car.

"Ann give me your keys,"

"No Sam! Please stop running from your past," Sam couldn't give in this time. She grabbed Ann's purse and started to search for her keys. Just then the doors burst open and there stood a very wore out Carly , Freddie and a shocked Spencer. Sam found the keys and gave Ann her purse back. She tried to walk around to the drivers side when Carly grabbed her arm , turning her around.

"Sam Stop!!!" Carly said confused , hurt and missing her best friend. Sam stopped and looked up at Carly. Carly couldn't believe how different Sam looked. Perfect straight hair pended back. Black eye shadow and bright pink gloss. A black shirt (Which by the way says Live Love Laugh) and white skinny jeans. Her shoes were black high heels.

Carly still looked the same. Nothing looked as if it changed , well except her age.

"Sam Stay!" Carly said almost in tears. Sam was full of guilt but it was a mistake coming here. She shook her head.

"Sorry Carls , Got my own life to catch!" Sam said. And with that she turned around and got into the drivers seat. Ann walked over to the other side of the car and looked over at Carly. She shook her head and got in. Sam started the car. But looked at Carly again , who had tears streaming down her cheeks , she smiled at her.

"See ya around Shay!" Sam said then pulled the car away from the curb.

Carly watched how the car disappeared down the street. Freddie walked over to Carly and placed his hand on her shoulder. She pushed it off and turned around walking back into the building.

No since in going after a girl who doesn't want to be found!