Author's Note: Based on the song: Last Song by Dave Days. Sequel of iMust Be In California.
(Freddie's POV)
It's summer vacation, and I'm almost 18, moving on to college.
I moved to California with my mom just two months ago, and I can't stand it. Even though we have our own home here, something doesn't seem right.
This has been going on
Each second I look
You're gone
You're not calling
I want to see Carly one more time, but I moved on away from her...
It's time for me to move on
I stared at my car keys, thinking whether or not to take another chance or not.
Then, I focused my eyes on my bedroom wall. There was the poster of Carly Shay.
The only thing supporting the poster is a piece of tape.
Suddenly, the piece of tape fell off.
My friends were right all along
You keep falling away
I stood up, took my old backpack from high school, filled it with my Galaxy Wars Stun Blazer, some T-shirts, a water bottle, and my cellphone.
I was now prepared to go anywhere. Or, I should probably just give up on trying to win Carly's love.
I looked the necklace I got for Carly. I grabbed it, and put it in my pocket.
Giving up's not easy
It's hard enough to say
I grabbed my car keys and walked to my car. I'm taking one last shot on getting Carly back.
As much as I make believe
You're not really here with me
What was I thinking from the beginning?
You didn't care at all
So here's your last song
I can leave it all behind
Or take another chance to find you
Hours later...
The fresh sight of Seattle, finally.
I parked my car near the theater, and looked there.
Nowhere in sight
Why? Because Carly loves going to the movies and the Groovy Smoothies.
Going to the movies alone
Every scene that's shown
Reminds me of you
After searching the movie theater for Carly, which I didn't see, I drove to the Bushwell Plaza.
I took the elevator to get some time to think straight.
Giving up's not easy
It's hard enough to say
As much as I make believe
The elevator doors open, and I smell the scent of Carly's loft.
"Freddie? Hey! Long time, no see! What are you here for?" Spencer said.
I stepped out of the elevator and said, "I just wanted to see Carly. Is she here?"
"I don't think so. She left, but she didn't tell me where she went," Spencer replied.
"Oh, well, that's okay. Tell Carly I wanted to see her one last time." I pressed the elevator button and waved goodbye as the elevator doors closed.
You're not really here with me
What was I thinking from the beginning?
You didn't care at all
I drove to the nearest hotel; I was too lazy to unlock my old loft.
At the hotel room...
Why did I even bother driving to Seattle?
Then, I remembered what it was like two years ago.
I took out the Galaxy Wars Stun Blazer.
I tazed myself, trying to forget those times.
I layed on the bed, and continued to taze myself.
All that's left are the memories
Constantly haunting me
Carly doesn't care about me.
I can live without her.
I'm giving up
It's time to grow up
You're not in love
And we're not in love
Laying around in this hotel room
Too much to think about
Nothing to do
I tried to sleep.
The next day at the Groovy Smoothies...
I took my cellphone and texted to Carly. 'I tried to see you yesterday, but you weren't there. I am at the Groovy Smoothies, trying to forget all about you; but like you care at all about me.'
She's not coming back
She's not coming back
I repeated to say in my head. She really isn't going to come back to me.
I took a last sip of my smoothie.
It is almost sunset, and it's almost time for me to leave Seattle.
I saw the clouds gather up.
I took my backpack, threw my smoothie away, and I slowly walked towards the door of the Groovy Smoothies.
As much as I make believe
Something's inside of me
Has got me hoping
Got me thinking
Then, I come across this girl with long hair. She was looking down at a cellphone.
Who am I to assume?
She looked up to me...
It was Carly Shay herself.
"Carly, hello. Nice to see you, but I have to go," I said.
I passed her, but she grabbed on to my shoulders, turned me around to face her and said, "No, don't leave. I got your text just now. Why would you think I don't care about you? I've always cared about you. And, why are you trying to forget about me?"
"Because, I came here for nothing. I wanted to see you one last time, but you were't there."
"But, I'm here now!"
It started to rain, but I didn't care.
"It's too late for excuses, Carly. I have to go." I started to walk away.
"Okay, fine. Go back to California. But, remember this, you leave me nothing but heartbroken."
I stopped walking, and turned around.
"Heartbroken?" I asked.
"Yeah, that's right. I was gone because I drove to your house, while you drove here. Actually, I wanted to see you. I wanted to live with you. I can't stand not seeing you around; I miss you. Please, it's not my fault that I'm in love with you. I miss seeing the old Freddie across my loft, smiling at me whenever I visit. I miss our web show, where our friendship grew. I miss your caring, loving personality. " she explained.
"Yeah, right... You just made that up!" I said.
"No, Freddie, I mean it. I really do miss everything about you. Your smile, your looks, your personality. Without you, I feel so weak. Freddie, you are my life. If you don't believe me, that's okay. But, you know in the bottom of your heart that it's true. You always have known that I love you, but you just keep denying. At first, I kept my love a secret because it might have ruined our special relationship. We aren't just friends, we were meant for each other. Please, I don't want you to leave me," Carly put her hand on my chest. "Please, for me?"
Then I felt that shivering emotion of guilt for leaving her, but I also felt a breeze of hope. What she was saying is right.
"You know, I never thought I could mean so much to you. I'm so sorry, Carly. I'm sorry for not spending enough time with you. Forgive me?" I said. I took her hand from my chest, and kissed it.
"Of course I forgive you," Carly smiled.
This love is crazy
Unpredictable, maybe
"Oh, I almost forgot," I took the necklace from my pocket, and showed it to Carly. "It's a gift for you. I was supposed to give it to you before I moved, but I had no time."
It was a necklace with a heart charm. The heart was made out of jade.
"Oh, how nice of you. Thank you," Carly said.
You'll melt my heart
Like you did from the start
All over again
Like it's not the end
"Your welcome." My eyes met hers.
"How could I have possibly lived without you?" Carly questioned.
"I cannot answer that question with words, my darling," I smiled.
"My dear, I am glad that you have come to save me," she replied back.
Our lips were only centimeters apart.
What was I thinking before? Carly will always be with me, every step of the way. Why did I even think she didn't care about me?
Finally, I felt her lips on mine. My hand was on Carly's neck. My other hand was on her shoulder. I felt her hand grab on to my hair.
So here's your last song
I knew in the back of my mind that giving Carly up was somehow impossible. Carly was right; there's just that special connection between us that can never be broken.
After two minutes in the rain, kissing, I broke the kiss for some air, and I said, "Come on, Carly. We have to go back to California."
"California? I'm going with you?" she questioned.
"Yeah, I mean, since I can't stay here, why don't you live with me instead?"
"Wait, before we go, can I say goodbye to Spencer and Sam?" she asked.
"Say goodbye? I'm taking Spencer with us! As for Sam, of course, she's coming with us too. Come on! Get in the car!" I unlocked the car, opened the passenger door, and gestured her to get in.
I got to the driver's seat, and started to drive.
"So..." I trailed off.
"What?" Carly asked.
"I was just thinking...You know...Maybe we could...Uh..." I kept trailing off.
"Freddie, save your breath. Of course I'll go to the movies with you later. I'd love to go on a date with you." I heard a giggle after.
"How..."
"Freddie, I always know what you're going to ask me."
Yeah we made it out
