Chapter 10.
I Can't Believe She Forgot!
(Freddie's POV)
-Two Weeks Later-
Beep. Beep. Beep. Beep. I slowly opened my eyes to the annoying sound of my alarm clock; 6:30am. I was pretty excited for today, because not only was it Friday, but it was February 4, 2011, my seventeenth birthday! I slapped my hand on the snooze button on the alarm clock.
"Sam, time to wake up." I whispered softly in her ear. I heard her groan but she didn't budge. Ugh, not this again! I shook her until her eyes popped open. Once she had grasp on what was going on, she pushed me off my bed.
"Don't shake me awake, you know I hate that!" Sam yelled as she sat up, rubbing her sleepy eyes.
"OWWWW!" I yelled as I stood up, rubbing the back of my skull. Yep, that's going to leave a bruise.
"Well, I don't wanna get up!"
"I know, but it's Friday. We have school today so you better wake up." I demanded. Sam was still just sitting on my bed, her eyes started drifting away to sleep.
"Whatever..." She mumbled. She got out of bed and headed towards my bathroom, probably for her morning pee.
"Besides, it's a very special day!" I shouted from my room to the bathroom where Sam was still at.
"Pizza day?" I heard Sam ask. I slapped my forehead. Of she doesn't remember, it's really early. I'm sure once she sees the date on her phone, she'll remember it's my birthday.
"Uhh, no. But how about you go take a shower to wake up and I'll go in the main bathroom." I suggested.
"Thanks." Sam said and almost immediately, she shut my bathroom door and I started to hear the water run in my shower.
I grabbed the clothes I wanted to wear for the day out of my dresser; a blue and red striped T-shirt, jeans and some boxers. I left my room to go use the main bathroom, just down the hall. I saw my mom, who looked like she was getting ready to go to work.
"Hey, mom. Ready for work?" I asked as I was walking passed her.
"Yes I am. Oh, and happy birthday, sweetie! Did Sam get you anything for your birthday?" My mom asked as she was fussing around with his giant purse. Seriously, why do girls have to carry such big purses these days?
"Thanks, mom. And no, she hasn't even wished me a happy birthday yet." I said, kind of sadly.
"Oooh, that's too bad." My mom said.
"Yeah, but I'm sure it's just because she just got up and needs some time to wake up. I'm sure she'll realize it soon." I hoped. Sam not remembering my birthday, even while living with me, is just kind of sad, yet almost expected.
"Alright, well you have a good day at school, honey. And remember not to make the tips of your pencils too sharp at school. We don't want you to poke a hole in your hand on your birthday." My mom said.
"Mom!" I groaned. She's still a little overprotective of me, even when I'm going to be a dad in a few months.
"Bye, Freddie." My mom kissed the top of my head, put in her extremely long and unnecessary security code in the white panel next to the apartment door, and left the apartment. Then I went into the main bathroom and took a shower for school.
Sam and I walked to school. She still never said anything to me about my birthday. All she kept talking about was how she hates waking up so early for school and how hungry she was. It would of been nice to hear her say something like 'Oh, by the way, happy birthday'. But why should I expect anything more?
"I have to go use the bathroom. This baby makes me have to pee a lot!" Sam said and rushed into the restroom. Being six months pregnant, she practically waddled her way there. I sighed and walked over to Carly's locker where Carly was gathering books for first period.
"Hey." I said as I saw Carly.
"Hey Freddie. Happy birthday!" She greeted in her usual peppy way.
"Thanks..." I said rather sadly. I was glad she remembered my birthday, but it makes me more sad as other people remember and Sam didn't.
"What's wrong?" Carly asked.
"Nothing it's just... Sam forgot my birthday."
"Ugh, Sam! Well, don't let it get to you. You know how Sam can be." Carly said.
"I know. I would just like for my girlfriend to do something nice for me and remember my birthday. I'd never forget her's. I bet she doesn't even remember our anniversary is coming up in a couple weeks, either. I just do so much for her and I feel like I don't get anything in return." At this point, hearing my own words, I was starting to get a little angry towards Sam.
"Come on, I'm sure that's not true."
"It's very true."
"You're just saying all this because she forgot your birthday. You know Sam loves you with all her heart. Just cut her some slack. I guarantee she'll remember your birthday before the day is over." Carly said. I hoped she was right. Before I could say anything more, Sam came out of the bathroom and walked over to us.
"What's up?" Sam asked as she dialed her locker combination into her locker and opened it. I saw Carly smirk and roll her eyes.
"Nothing. Don't you think you have something to say to Freddie today?" Carly asked. I looked at both girls and they looked like they were having a little conversation with their eyes. Sam sighed and looked to me.
"Okaaaay. Freddie, your hair looks stupid today." I can't believe this girl! First she forgets my birthday and now she insults me? I saw Carly roll her eyes and look at me. I was just too angry to be by Sam right now, so I stormed off to class.
I'm not sure what's worse about today; the fact that Sam forgot my birthday and insulted me, or the fact that Ms. Briggs' never shuts up in her class. I put my head down, I just wanted today to be over. Just then, I felt a piece of paper slide under my hand. I lifted my head just enough to see that my theory was right. I unfolded the piece of paper and read it.
"Happy 17th Birthday, Bro. -Gibby" I smiled at the small note, much more than Sam gave me today. This made me feel a little better, but not all the way.
At the end of the day, I definitely felt much better than I did this morning, but still not completely. I got some cards and notes from other friends and acquaintances wishing me a happy birthday and other people coming up to me and saying it themselves. But after all day, Sam still never said 'Happy Birthday'. At this rate, I gave up on that hope.
T-Bo gave me the day off for my birthday. At least he remembered. Sam, though, had to work until eight. So it was just my mom and I today until Sam got home from work. Carly told me the other day that her and Spencer were heading to Yakima after school Friday and visiting their grandfather for the weekend, so I couldn't hang out with her for my birthday, either.
"What's wrong, Freddiebear? You seem so glum today. It's your birthday." My mom said as she sat down next to me on the couch.
"Sam completely forgot about my birthday and Carly is going to Yakima so I can't even hang out with her on my birthday." This was not the birthday I planned on having.
"I'm sorry, sweetie. If you want, I can remind her it's your birthday."
"No, then I wouldn't want her to wish me a happy birthday anymore because she was reminded it was my birthday. She should of remembered. She remembered last year, and we weren't even dating at that time."
I remembered my birthday gift from her last year. She made me a chocolate cupcake with purple frosting. She brought it to school and surprised me by smashing it on my face and saying 'Happy Birthday, nub!' Then gave me a birthday card that said 'Happy birthday. I hate you. -Hate, Sam." Even that was better than what I got this year, which was nothing!
I got up and left for my bedroom. I went on my computer to check my Splashface account to see if I got any messages. A few people wished me happy birthday on my profile. Sam updated her status at 1:36pm, which she would of been in school at that time so she obviously updated from her cell phone.
Her status said: "Today is goin' to rock!" Rock? What does that even mean! All she planned on doing today was going to work! Ugh, she frustrates me!
I turned off my computer and laid down on my bed. I needed some sleep.
I woke up at exactly eight o'clock, with my phone going off. I looked at my phone, which was on the nightstand next to me, and saw that I just received a text message from Sam.
Hey, go to Carly's real quick and pick me up some ham. ~Sam
Sam, I have ham here. Don't worry about it. ~Freddie
No, I only like the kind at Carly's! ~Sam
Carly isn't even home. She's in Yakima right now with Spencer. ~Freddie
They leave a spare key in the plant by her apartment door. ~Sam
Why can't you just get it on your way back from work? ~Freddie
Just go to Carly's and get the ham, please! ~Sam
Ugh, fine. I'll do it in a minute. ~Freddie
Good. ~Sam
Sam is so weird sometimes but I did as she asked. I walked out of my apartment, went to the plant, found the spare key and unlocked Carly's apartment door. When I opened the door, the apartment's lights were off, which was understandable because no one was home. I turned on the lights, but I wasn't prepared for what happened next.
"SURPRISE! HAPPY BIRTHDAY, FREDDIE!" Everybody jumped out and yelled. All my friends from school were here and even some people who I barely knew. Even Carly, Spencer, and Sam were here. I was completely shocked and didn't know what to say. Sam waddled up to me and gave me a big hug and kiss on the cheek.
"Happy birthday, babe." Sam said and smiled at me.
"W-what's going on? I thought you forgot my birthday." I said.
"I would never forget your birthday. I just made you think that I did so you wouldn't suspect anything like this from me."
"A-and Carly, I thought you and Spencer were going to Yakima to visit your grandfather."
"Nope. I tricked ya!" Carly said and laughed.
"Yep. And I set the whole thing up for you." Sam said proudly. I couldn't believe this. She was the reason that my birthday was so suckish and she actually did it to make my birthday the best at the end.
"Sooo, what are we waiting for? Let's crank up the music and get this party started!" Carly shouted and everyone cheered. The music started to play and everyone started dancing. I looked over at Sam, who couldn't help from smiling at me.
"I love you." I said to her and kissed her forehead. "This is such a great birthday present. Thank you."
"Of course it is. Because I planned it. And I guess I love you too, nub." She teased and gave me a hug. This has truly been the best birthday ever.
A/N: I really love what I did with this chapter. The birthday cupcake from Freddie's previous birthday was my idea but the birthday card saying "Happy birthday. I hate you. -Hate, Sam." was from iOMG. :D
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