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A/N: Just a heads up, this is an AU. Freddie and Sam don't know each other but every character has their similar personalities from the show.
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The next morning Carly woke up feeling happy and excited. She was ecstatic to have her best friend in town and being able to have her here for the whole summer but at the same time, she got a little worried about what happened yesterday with Freddie. She hope that they could get along but from what Sam told her yesterday, she knew Sam wasn't to let this go any time soon.
Flashback: No more than a half hour later Carly had found Sam with Marco, laughing at a story Marco was telling as a smile graced her face. She let them talk for a little bit longer as she was glad Sam was making a friend.
Once Sam and Marco settled down Carly calmly walked over. "Hey Sam, you ready to go?" Carly asked.
"Yep! It was nice meeting you Marco", Sam said shaking his hand.
"You too Sam. And no hard feelings?" he joked.
"Haha, no. You're good", Sam laughed as she waved one last goodbye; joining Carly as they exited the building.
They got into Carly's car and started to drive off as Carly asked, "Are you ok Sam?"
"Yeah, I'm fine. I'm a tough girl and can handle a lot more than that", Sam replied with a grin.
"Yeah, I know. Trust me. I'm sorry about Freddie though. He usually isn't that bad but thank you for not punching him in the face", Carly admitted.
"It's not your fault and I would have punched him if we weren't at your workplace, trust me. But I'm just glad I don't have to see him ever again", Sam retorted as they pulled into a restaurant parking lot.
They talked the whole night, laughing over everything and it was then that Carly realized just how much she missed her best friend that was more like a sister.
As soon as they got to Carly's apartment, they talked a little bit more before exhaustion hit Sam like a truck and she crashed on the sofa while still talking with Carly. Carly smiled as she fixed the pillows so Sam would be more comfortable and then grabbed a blanket from the loveseat to put over Sam's body.
Carly then did her nightly ritual which consisted of yoga and stretching before putting Sam's suitcases in the spare bedroom and them entering her own room, feeling tired.
End Flashback.
Carly made her way down the hall to be greeted by the wonderful aroma of coffee. She entered the kitchen to see Sam cooking away. "Sam?" Carly asked, seeing eggs coking along with a package of bacon.
"Morning Carls. There is a cup of coffee waiting for you on the counter and your waffle should be done any second", Sam cheered, never taking her eyes off the food.
Carly grabbed her cup of coffee, savoring the taste. After taking a few more sips, she turned to Sam and said, "You didn't have to make breakfast".
"Yeah, I know but I wanted to. I mean, it's the least I can do since I will be here for three months", Sam explained.
"Sam, you're my guest but thank you. I'm just glad you're here", Carly admitted.
"You're welcome and thank you for putting my suitcases in the room for me. And me too Carly, me too", Sam confessed.
As the two ate their breakfast, Carly told Sam about a few cool places she should check out while she was in town. "Really? You finally have one here. I would have never thought that", Sam said shocked.
"I know right. I mean, who would have ever thought Seattle would become so classy", Carly joked.
"Haha, that's true and I actually think I'm just going to stay in today. You knew relax a stuff", Sam replied, stuffing the last bite of her waffle in her mouth.
"I totally understand but don't forget about that tonight we are meeting Spencer for dinner", Carly reminded.
"Don't worry Carly. I won't forget. I'll be ready by the time you get home form wok", Sam answered with a roll of the eyes.
"Yes, I know. I should be home, by six. Thanks for breakfast. It was delicious", Carly finished as she got up from the table, rushing to finish getting ready for work.
Within twenty minutes Carly was at the front door waving goodbye to Sam one last time and yelling over her shoulder, "Have a good day!"
Carly arrived at Benson. Smith, Gibson and Shay within thirty minutes and was immediately bombarded by Brad. "Carly, what the hell happened yesterday?" he hissed as they entered the elevator.
"Nothing that you should worry about", Carly replied calmly.
"Well, I am worried because Freddie called me last night in a panic so, I'm going not ask you again. What happened?" Brad growled in a non-threatening way.
"Freddie called security on my best friend", Carly shot back.
"Oh shit, really?" Brad questioned in disbelief.
"Yep. She was full on wrestling Marco when I walked out there. No joke", Carly added with a smile.
"Seriously?" Brad pondered.
"Yep! You never underestimate a girl's strength", Carly finished as the elevator doors opened and the two were greeted by Freddie.
"Carly, thank god you are here. Can we talk privately for a second?" he asked nervously.
Brad chuckled as he walked away and Carly nodded a yes and followed Freddie to his office.
As soon Freddie closed the door he went on a rambling spree. "Carly, I'm so sorry yesterday and the way I treated your friend. I had no idea that that was her and I was trying to talk to her but she wasn't cooperating with me and just got flustered and angry and I hope you can forgive me", Freddie finished, catching his breath,
"Freddie, I'm not the one you should be apologizing too but I see your point. Sam isn't the most personable, especially when she is tired but I don't understand why you had to call Marco?" Carly questioned.
"Be honest with me, okay? How much did Sam tell you?" Freddie inquired.
"Freddie, that's not the point. Why are you dodging my question?" Carly whined.
"I'm not dodging your question Carly, chill. But your answer will reflect how I answer mine", Freddie mumbled.
Carly was confused as what Freddie meant and where this conversation was going but answered anyways. "She didn't tell me much. Just that your were rude and asked her name but she wouldn't give it to you and then you called Marco", Carly explained.
Freddie was thankful Sam didn't tell Carly everything because it made his reason easier to explain. He took a deep breath and replied, "To be totally honestly, I judged her. She was dressed in plain worn out jeans and a t-shirt and immediately thought the worse and went into panic mode not knowing what she was capable of. I don't know why I jumped to conclusions".
"Don't feel too bad; everyone does it but you are better than that. And, you're going to have to fix this on your own", Carly pointed out.
"Yeah, I know. Could you maybe bring her by the office one day so I can apologize properly", Freddie wondered.
"Yeah, I can work something out and thank you for stepping up", Carly praised as she turned around to leave.
The rest of the day went smoothly as things were looking up.
Carly retuned home around five-forty five to see Sam walking out of her room, shoes and purse in hand and ready to go. "Hey Sam!" Carly greeted.
"Hey Carls, I'm almost ready", Sam said, sitting down on the sofa, putting her shoes on.
"Don't worry. We still have plenty of time and I am just going to change my shoes real quick", Carly yelled, walking down the hall.
Sam stole a quick glance at Carly's shoes as she turned the corner and thought, "Yeah you do. Who wears shoes like that anyways".
A minute later, Carly returned as they were ready to go.
Twenty minutes later, they arrived at Spencer's house as Sam was actually a little nervous.
Carly rang the doorbell as a second later Spencer opened the door, holding a little girl. "Sam!" he screamed, engulfing her in a tight one arm hug.
"Hey Spence. How are you? And oh my gosh, Avery's gotten so big", Sam cooed.
"I'm good, great actually and yeah she has. She keeps getting bigger and bigger everyday", Spencer complained as the two girls entered the house.
Spencer put Avery down as she ran away laughing and brought both girls in for another hug. "I missed you so much kiddos", he cried.
"We missed you too Spencer", Carly replied, rubbing her brother's back.
After a few minutes of being stuck in the hug, Carly and Sam both broke free and smiled at Spencer's antics. "So, how does it feel to be back in Seattle?" he asked as they walked towards the kitchen.
"It feels a little weird but I'm happy to be-" Sam started but then got distracted by a big black stain on the wall. "Um, Spencer, what happened here?" she asked with a smirk.
"I don't want to talk about it", Spencer quickly replied, shooting that discussion down and dragging them along.
Sam and Carly shared a look and at the same time mouthed, "Fire" and chuckled softly.
"So, what were you saying about being back?" Spencer reminded Sam, trying to get her mind away from the wall.
"Oh, right. I'm happy to be back. I actually missed it", Sam confessed.
"I know what you mean. And the ham should be almost ready so go wash up", Spencer advised as he walked away to check on everything.
"I like the way you think", Sam shouted as she and Carly got ready for dinner.
The whole night was filled with delicious food and was hands down amazing. They reminisced on the good old days and being all together. Spencer was the brother Sam never had and it was times like this that she missed the most. She didn't have to be someone else and looking back now, a part of her never really left Seattle.
Carly and Sam left around midnight, not believing that time went by that quickly.
The next morning awoke to the delicious smell of blueberry muffins and immediately made her way to the kitchen to see Sam pulling a tray out of the oven. "Oh my god, Sam! They smell amazing!" Carly admired.
"Aw, thanks. They have to cool for few minutes so why don't you start to get ready and I will call you when they're ready", Sam suggested, grabbing plates.
"Alright, thanks", Carly said, running back down the hall and to her room.
She went through her closest, pulling out an a-line black skirt with a purple ruffle tank top and purple cardigan, laying them on her bed. She got her purse ready and was going through her make up when Sam called out for her.
Carly walked back to the kitchen to see a cup of coffee and blueberry muffin waiting for her with butter and honey on the side.
She took a bite and instantly moaned, "Oh. My. God. I'm in love", savoring the taste.
Sam laughed and replied, "I'm glad you like it. I tried a new recipe I am thinking of putting in the bakery".
"DO IT!" Carly demanded, grabbing another muffin.
"Ok, I will", Sam answered, putting her hand up in defeat.
Carly smiled and then jolted up realizing the time and needing to finish getting ready for work.
Ten minutes later, Carly reappeared and was greeted by Sam who was standing by the front door. "Trying to get rid of me?" Carly teased.
"Yep, totally", Sam shot back as Carly rolled her eyes.
"Just kidding, I just wanted to give you this", Sam continued, handing Carly a container.
Carly's eyes went wide as she snatched the container out of Sam's hand, getting one more whiff before putting it in her bag and hugging Sam. "Thank you so much. Have a good and I love you!" Carly beamed as she left.
"Love you too Carls", Sam replied, shutting the door.
Carly made it to work in record time with a smile still on her face and as she entered BSGS, there was an extra bounce in step.
She made it to her office desk and then ripped open the container and took a bite of the muffin, feeling like it was paradise. "That smells good", a voice came from behind her, causing her to scream.
"Gibby! Must you sneak up on me? Why don't you knock?" Carly hissed.
"Sorry, but I did knock. I was talking to you but you never answered", Gibby pointed out.
Carly blushed, slightly embarrassed at what Gibby said and then, in her nice, normal voice asked, "Oh, I'm sorry Gib. What's up?"
"Ava left for maternity leave and we need a replacement and I said that that muffin smells good", Gibby replied.
"Shit, yesterday was her last day huh?" Carly asked, looking at the calendar on her desk.
"Yep. So we need someone by tomorrow", Gibby answered.
Carly thought for a few minutes before an idea came to mind. "Don't worry Gibby. I got it and they are good. Try this", Carly agreed, breaking off a piece and handing it to him.
Gibby ate it as his eyes went wide. "That is so good. Where did you get it from?" he wondered.
"My friend made them", Carly replied with a grin.
"Well, your friend is a genius", Gibby finished, walking away with a smile.
The next morning Carly awoke to the smell of pancakes and was ready to get the day started.
Sam placed a plate on the table as Carly came walking in. "Perfect timing Shay", Sam smiled as they sat down.
They ate in silence for a few minutes until Carly spoke. "So, listen. I was wondering if you wanted to come with me to work today and meet the rest of the team. And don't worry, Freddie won't be there", telling half the truth.
"Um, as temping as that sounds, no thanks", Sam replied in the nicest voice she could muster.
"Come on Sam, please? Just for today. You'll love Brad and Gibby; well Brad. Gibby is a little, I don't really know how to describe him", Carly persuaded, giving Sam the puppy dog eyes.
Sam tried to stay strong but finally gave in, not being able to take Carly's sad face. "Urgh, fine. I'll go", she sighed.
"Thank you!" Carly cried, finishing up her breakfast and hugging Sam.
As they got up to get ready, Carly said, "Oh, and Sam. Could you wear something business-ish?" over her shoulder before running into her bedroom.
Sam rolled her eyes as she entered her room, searching through her newly stocked and organized closet and pulling out a simple but stylish black knee-length dress with lace on the top and belt around the waist.
She grabbed her black flats and purse and then exited her room, ready to get this day over with as Carly came out of her room at the same time. "Sam, you look great!" Carly smiled.
"Thanks, you do too", Sam replied seeing Carly in a form-fitting navy dress and black heels.
They exited the apartment as Carly was nervous but excited at the same time, hoping her plan worked out.
They made it to BSGS as Carly handed Sam a bag. "Um Carls, what's this?" Sam asked confused.
"Don't hate me but I brought you something. Please don't fight me on this", Carly pleaded as Sam looed into the bag.
Sam took a deep breath and grumbled multiple curse words under her breath as she grabbed the heels out of the bag and switched shoes. "Thank you Sam. You can kill me later', Carly said as they got out of the car.
Sam walked pretty well in heels for not wearing them very often but she wondered how Carly wore then every day.
The elevator doors were about to close as a voice yelled, "Hold the door".
Both Carly and Sam's hand stopped the door as a figure appeared in front of them. "Thanks Carly", the voice said.
"No problem", Carly replied, moving closer to Sam so the person could come in.
The door closed as Carly turned to the person and said, "Gibby, this is my best friend and the genius baker Sam. Sam, this is Gibby, my coworker, friend and the company's production manager".
"It's nice to meet you and I really love your baking", Gibby said, putting his hand out.
Sam shook Gibby hand and replied, "Thank you and it's nice to meet you too".
The door opened as Gibby let the girls exit first and then waved goodbye as they walked through the double doors.
Carly introduced Sam to everyone and as they made it Brad's office so they could finally meet, they heard Gibby saying, "Dude, Carly's friend is smokin'".
Carly and Sam laughed and rolled their eyes as Carly knocked, breaking up their conversation. "It's open", they heard Brad yell.
Carly entered with Sam right behind her as silence filled the air. Gibby awkwardly moved to the side as Brad couldn't help but stare at Sam for a second too long before clearing his throat and asking, "What's up Carly?"
"Um, I just wanted to introduce you to my best friend", Carly stated as a smirk immediately appeared on her face. "But I think you already know who she is".
Brad's cheeks reddened as both girl's couldn't help but laugh. "Sam, this is Brad. He like second in command. Brad this is my best friend Sam", Carly stated as Brad came out from his desk and extended a hand.
"It's nice to finally meet you", he said politely.
"You too", Sam replied as she saw Carly sitting in one of Brads chair and whispering with Gibby.
"So, how long are you in town for?" Brad asked, trying to make conversation, seeing as Carly and Gibby were 'busy'.
"Three months", Sam answered as Carly quickly jumped up.
"Sam, let me take you back to my office so you can relax for a little bit. The three of us need to have a quick meeting. Is that ok?" Carly wondered as she dragged Sam along.
Sam raised an eyebrow at Carly's weird behavior but let it slide knowing business is business. "Um yeah, it's fine. This is your business after all Carly", Sam pointed out.
"I know but I feel bad leaving you", Carly retorted.
"Carly, don't worry. I'll keep myself busy or raid your break room", Sam joked as Carly unlocked her office door.
"Please not the latter. We just went shopping", Carly chuckled. "I'll be back soon", she finished, hugging Sam and then walking way.
Sam made herself comfortable at Carly's desk and decided to get some work done.
Carly walked back to Brad's office to see Brad and Gibby still whispering. "You guys are worse than girls and if you were talking about Sam, please don't", Carly warned, rolling her eyes.
The two guys put their hand up in surrender as Brad asked, "So, what's this meeting about Carly?"
"Well, we need to replace Ava and I know the perfect person", Carly replied with an almost evil grin.
The three talked it out and came up with a plan that seemed too good to pass up.
The four enjoyed lunch together with Sam learning a little bit more about the two guys and about the company itself.
It was around four as Sam was helping Carly, Brad and Gibby work on some project when low and behold Freddie walked in. "Hey guys, how was tod-", he started but paused as he saw Sam. "What going on?"
Brad and Gibby looked at Carly who confidently replied "Sam is out new advisor",
"WHAT?!" Sam and Freddie yelled at the same time.
And there you have it. Please R&R and let me know what you think.
Thanks and until next time,
Missy xx