She remembered slamming her dorm room door that night. She remembers slowly falling to pieces as she cried herself to sleep. Yes, she was that stubborn. She was that stupid.

Carly.

Can we please talk?

You know very well that I miss you.

So much.

So please, can we smoothen things out?

From: Freddie Benson

1:06 AM

Freddie sighed as he looked at his phone. Ever since that night, Carly Shay had been ignoring him. She perfectly avoided his calls, messages, even their usual hang out spots.

He didn't regret it. That kiss. It was all he ever wanted to do ever since he met her.

His thoughts led him to the time when he saved Carly's life from a taco truck. He never regretted telling Carly that he wanted to stop their 'relationship' because he was bacon. He knew Sam just warned him carefully. It was his decision to make everything stop. His world, that is. He had many sleepless nights just thinking about all of those kisses. He deeply missed the sweet intimacy he and Carly once shared. Now, he was experiencing again.

This time, without the bacon.

Carly also couldn't sleep. She was studying in her room and as she read the text message. She felt guilty because she was the one causing Freddie pain.

'I don't want to start a relationship with him... because one mistake and someday, we might break up. I don't want to make things awkward with him... I don't want to lose him.'

Her rational mind thought. She shoved a spoonful of Ben and Jerry's ice cream into her mouth. Her books still had traces of tears.

'But I love him so much. He's always there for me. He cares for me. I'll do anything just to be with him. 'But...what if he doesn't love me anymore?'

some irrational part of herself thought.

Freddie got up and looked for his laptop. Once he found it, he opened the iCarly website.

Hey, guys.

I can't sleep :o)

I miss doing iCarly. Especially the girl who started it. Don't think that college is a walk through the park, you guys. Its tough. How are you? I miss your crazy videos. Haha ;)

Hoping all is well,

Freddie.

After posting his blog entry, he opened his e-mail and read a message from Sam.

What's up, Benson?

How's Stanford? :) Cornell's great! By the way, I might drop in on you this week. I have a research project to do. I might find some info there at Stanford. Surprised? Yeah, me too. Google won't help me, actually. So I can't do some copying and pasting. That's why I'm a wreck. Can't wait to see you!

Sam.

Freddie smiled. He quickly replied to Sam's message and slowly made his way to the bed.

...and for the first time in weeks, he slept peacefully.

Carly was walking hastily towards her next period. She didn't notice the seniors ogling her as she almost sashayed in her short skirt and black boots. Her fitted top perfectly emphasized her curves with tons of accessories completed her outfit. She checked her phone for any new messages. As she turned right to a corner between two buildings, someone bumped into her and all of her books and notes came flying down.

"I'm so sor—" a familiar, velvet voice mumbled. He picked up the books and papers quickly and he was surprised at who he bumped into. "Carly!"

Carly didn't notice that she was boring her eyes into Freddie's until Freddie called her name. "Freddie... I..." she said, stunned.

Freddie handed her stuff to her and smiled. "I'm late for class, Carls." he felt awkward as he said her name. Oh god, she was beautiful. "I guess I'll just see you 'round."

Carly was still speechless as he disappeared inside one of the new buildings. She heard a class bell ring. 'Oh no! I forgot all about my next class!' she thought as she ran.

"What's up? Benson?"

Classes had just ended and Freddie looked around as soon as he heard his name. Students piled out of class and the halls were crowded.

A short, blonde woman winked at him. "Sam!" he cried. He ran towards her, his arms waving in the air.

"Ah, still the nerd I knew and love." Sam grinned. Her boots made a squishy sound as she walked through the wet grass. She was in jeans. Her hair was in wild curls and her nails were polished black.

"Want some coffee?" Freddie smirked.

"Like you really have to ask."

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