Chapter Three

Carly, Tim, Sam and Kevin, walked the few blocks to the theatre talking and laughing about lewbert the whole way. Sam had been telling all the stories of the pranks they had pulled on him that they did for the icarly show. As Sam was telling Kevin her stories, she didn't notice how much she was laughing, giggling and acting all girly; but Carly did. Carly was giggling as well, but not at Sam's Lewbert stories; but at the way Sam was acting around Kevin. She was acting like the very person she despised; a giggly girly girl.

After they got to the theatre entrance, they made their way to the ticket window. When they got there, Sam Briefly smiled at the cute guy on the other side of the window, and then reached into her back pocket for her wallet, but Kevin reached over and grabbed her hand; which with Sam was usually a guaranteed beating.

"I got this Sam, my treat."

Sam looked at Kevin curiously for a second and smiled.

"Are you sure?" She asked while marveling at how he was treating her.

"There's something about this guy… I don't know… something familiar." She thought to herself.

"Kevin… thanks for paying, you didn't have to you know…I have my own money." She said trying not to look him in the eye.

"I know…I wanted to, so not another word about it."

"Just one word." She said smiling deviously.

"And that word is?" He asked.

"You're buying all the snacks as well." She said with that same devious smile she had on her face as before.

"That's more than one word, but it's a deal!" He said reaching for his wallet and handing the teller the money for the tickets. Carly and Tim were watching the way the two of them interacted together. Tim bent down to whisper something into Carly's ear. "I think Kevin like's a certain girl." He whispered and then placed a small kiss on the side of her head. "I think she likes him too." Carly said.

"What makes you think that?" He asked.

"You know Sam; have you ever seen her act all girly like that around any guy before?" She said; taking her eyes off her best friend and looking back at her boyfriend.

"You're right…normally she would have insulted him at least twenty times by now." He said.

After everyone got their tickets, they all went over to the snack counter with Carly and Tim following right behind them; laughing to one another quietly. Carly had never seen her best friend like this ever.

"Well she looks almost as happy as she did with…" That's when it hit Carly.

"She hadn't been happy since Sam and Freddie broke up a year ago." She thought to herself.

Freddie and Cindy made their way into the entrance of the theatre looking at all the movies that were playing.

"So…what would you like to see?" Freddie asked reaching for his wallet.

"I wouldn't mind seeing Zombies eat Manhattan III." She said unsure if Freddie was into that kind of a movie.

"WOW! I wouldn't have pictured you as the horror film type."

"Yeah, but you can't always judge a book by its cover." She said.

"Well…you do have a nice cover…" Freddie's eyes went big just as soon as he heard the words escape his mouth. "I'm sorry; I didn't mean it the way it came out…." Freddie stopped suddenly.

"She is going to walk right out of here and leave…STUPID Freddie." He thought to himself while waiting to get slapped.

"That's okay Freddie. I'm actually flattered you think so. And you know what?"

"What?"

"I think you have a nice cover too." She said blushing slightly.

Freddie stood there with his mouth slightly open still trying to digest what he just heard her say.

"Did she just say I looked good?" He thought to himself.

Freddie started blushing and stared at the floor.

"Um…thanks." It's all he could think of to say to her still feeling a little embarrassed about what he said to her.

Freddie regained his composure and paid for both their tickets and led her to the snack counter. As Freddie and Cindy made it halfway to the Snack counter, He got a glimpse of Sam standing at the counter with Carly and two other guys. He recognized Tim, Carly had been dating him for about six months. But as for that other guy; he hadn't seen him before.

"Is Sam and that guy on a date with Carly and Tim?" He wondered to himself.

"You okay Freddie?" Cindy asked noticing that Freddie had a confused look on his face.

Freddie didn't answer still trying to take in the scene of Sam and another guy.

"Freddie…you okay?" She said again.

"Huh?...um…yeah, I'm fine?" He said returning his attention back on Cindy.

Freddie and Cindy made their way up to the counter; just as Carly turned and took notice of them heading their way.

"Hey Freddie! Funny running into you here." She said excited to see him, but curious about the girl he was with.

Sam turned around and saw Freddie with Cindy. And for reasons she didn't understand, Sam felt uneasy seeing Freddie with Cindy. Sam didn't say anything; just stood there looking at Cindy for a few seconds.

"Hey Carly; Tim. I didn't know you guys were going to be here." He said; trying not to look directly at Sam.

"What's up Frednub?" She said finally breaking her silence.

Freddie rolled his eyes and looked embarrassed at the comment she had made in front of Cindy, but tried to play it off.

"Hey Blondie…"

"I told you never call me that." She said looking like she was going to kill him; but restraining herself for Kevin's sake.

"Who's your friend?" Carly asked trying to intervene before the two made an unnecessary scene.

"This is Cindy; Cindy this is Carly and that one over there is Sam." He said gesturing over to Sam.

"Freddie, have you met my longtime friend Kevin?" Tim asked as he walked over to Kevin.

"I don't think so…" He said staring at him.

Freddie for some reason that he didn't know didn't care for Kevin, but didn't say anything.

"So…What are you guys here to see?" Cindy asked Kevin.

"Zombies eat Manhattan III…I have seen the first two, and of course when the third one came out I just had to see it." He said.

"Really?...Us too. Guess we'll see you guys in there." She said smiling and for the first time grabbing Freddie's hand. Freddie jumped a little, but didn't let go until it was time to carry their food into the theatre.

Sam had put the thoughts of Cindy out of her mind, and grabbed a hold of Kevin's hand as he led her into the theatre. She felt a warm feeling as soon as she placed her hand into his. Kevin looked down at her; smiled and continued to the theatre. Sam; Kevin; Carly and Tim all took their seats in the center of the top row. Freddie and Cindy sat in the center and more around the middle.

The lights dimmed and it was time for the movie to start. By that time, Sam had already gone through half of the popcorn and was going after another handful, when Kevin reached in at the same time. Sam Smiled and giggled a little as she pulled her hand out of the bucket so Kevin could grab some.

"Go ahead Sam; you first." He said smiling.

Kevin didn't know why, but he started having feelings for Sam. It wasn't expected. It felt more like fate had brought her to him. In the back of his mind he knew he was going back to California and that it would be unfair to pursue her; especially since he wasn't completely sure of how she felt about him had him. He wished he didn't have to go back to California in a couple of days, because he wanted to spend more time with her and get to know her better. Sam reached into the popcorn bucket and grabbed a handful.

"Thanks; you're such a gentleman,"

"Yeah, you're knight in shining armor." He said smiling and looking deeper into her eyes.

Sam loved the way he was treating her, for some reason, she felt comfortable with him. Sam wanted more than just to sit next to him, so she leaned towards him a little; smiling trying to give him a hint. Kevin saw her leaning over to him slightly; so eh cautiously reached around her shoulders. Surprisingly she didn't pull away. Instead she cozied up to him.

"Why…why does he have to leave, I think I like him…no…I know I do." She thought to herself.

Carly had been watching them close, barely watching the movie. "Is this the same Sam that was just complaining yesterday about going on a double date?" She thought to herself enjoying seeing her best friend seemingly enjoying herself.

Freddie had been looking and watching Cindy more than he was the movie. Even the awkward incident with Sam at the snack counter seemed to be a distant memory, and now he was falling for Cindy. She was kind; pleasant, and didn't hurt him, or steal his food. She was completely the opposite. To Freddie, she was a refreshing change and he wanted to get to know her better.

"What's going on with me, am I crazy. I just met her yesterday, and all I can think of is her and how can I keep seeing her." He thought to himself.

Freddie shook the thought of it out of his mind the best he could and went back to watching the movie, wanting to more and more to do something, something he wasn't sure he should. But the urge to do it overcame his fear so he went for it. Freddie slowly reached over to her hand and slowly slid his hand into hers. She felt a little startled, but looked over at him and intertwined her fingers with his. They sat that way for the rest of the movie just enjoying the seemingly instant connection they both felt.

I know what you're thinking. WHAT THE HECK! Be patient, it is a seddie…I promise. Just have some figuring out to do. Review with some ideas. I might work them into the story. As always Thanks for reading and reviewing.

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