Okay. Keep in mind that I have just finished writing the last chapter, and when I post THIS, I will have finished the next one. Do you catch my drift? The story should end in a couple chaps so I don't wanna keep you guys waiting for nothing. Seemingly nothing, at least. I mean, my stories aren't nothing to wait for, are they? *Crickets chirp* *Guy coughs* Hehehe....umm here's the next chapter...

FPOV

I followed Carly and Sam into the school as they argued about an issue they haven't left alone since I said, Hey, you guys ready for school? I, being the smart person I am, have stayed out of it. This way, I am not compelled to pick sides like I have been in many previous fights between the two.

"I just don't understand what the problem is!" Sam said to an annoyed Carly. She looked at me for back up. "I mean, come on! Freddie! Don't you think I should automatically be a yes vote with Carly? I mean, why else would I have asked her to be the judge of the competition?" I rolled my eyes and sighed as we made our way to the girls lockers.

"Um Freddie, what you need to tell Sam, is that voting unfairly wouldn't be honest judge-like behavior." Carly said to me, I think. Actually I think she was talking to Sam, but using my name so she could avoid speaking to her directly.

"Sam. Carly. I said it once before, I'll say it again. I'm not getting into this. That's the 6th time this morning! So can you guys just drop it?" I asked the both of them, but they weren't paying any attention.

"Dude, it's so simple! Me and Freddie pull the prank, you vote for us! That's it, that's all you have to do!" Sam yelled.

"Sam! As a judge, I have to vote fairly and without any persuasion of either competitors. Those are the rules." Carly stated, matter of factly.

"Rules?! What rules? There are no rules!" Sam yelled even louder then before, attracting some questioning looks from some kids around us.

"Shh! You guys are making a scene!" I yelled/whispered at them, then turned to the people that we're staring and smiled, then waved my hand in an 'whatever' way. They exchanged glances but slowly dispersed.

"Look Sam!" Carly pulled Sam by the arm from the middle of the hallway where they had been, to beside their lockers. "Reubin has gone through enough these days and the least YOU can do is give him a fair chance at winning the Prank Off."

"Ha. The least I could do. Doesn't mean I have to do it." Sam laughed and started to open her locker.

"Come on Sam. Reubin likes you. He wants to impress you. That's the only reason he's doing any of this. And anyway, he pulled the other prank for you and almost got in a lot of trouble." Carly reminded Sam, also twisting in her locker combination into the lock.

"In Sam's defense," I said, raising my finger to make sure Carly knew it wasn't all over yet. "She never told or asked Reubin to do anything for her besides leave her alone. The whole prank thing was all on his own."

"Thank you!" Sam said, getting in Carly's face to emphasize my point, I'm sure.

"Oh whatever! He still did it for you! And, Freddie, since when do you care about Sam's defense?" She asked, angered that I proved her wrong. I was in a predicament here. Of course the reason was because I cared about her, but I never liked admitting that to Carly and I wasn't sure I wanted to say anything in front of Sam, because 'care' about can quickly turn into 'love'...if you're really talented conclusion jumper.

"Uhh...I-I don't! Psh. I don't care about her..." I said, looking down at my shoes. When I did look up to steal a glance from Sam, I saw a hurt look on her face. I immediately wished I hadn't said what I did and that I could just dissolve out of the atmosphere.

"Anyways....Wh-what's the point of...." Sam was still looking at me with that painful look that made me feel so disgusting that I had to look down at my shoes again. She shook her head and returned back to planet Earth. "What's the point of being your best friend if you're not gonna vote for me when you're the judge in competitions I participate in?"

"Hmm I don't know, how about the fact that I do just about...EVERYTHING ELSE?" Sam and Carly laughed, finally smiling for the fist time since the morning, and they both shut their lockers.

"Whatever. We don't need a rigged competition. My prank is gonna be grand all by itself, and I'm gonna win the prank off. Without your help." She directed the last part to Carly, and Carly laughed.

I couldn't help feeling a small sting upon hearing the words 'my' and 'I'm'. It wasn't anything official, but it had become apparent that me and Sam we're working together on winning the Prank Off. Me and her. A team. Just the two of us. But, I couldn't help but worry that all that was going to fade because of the stupid lie I told to keep myself from looking lame.

"Well good luck with that." Carly rolled her eyes playfully and took out her phone as she started texting.

"Hey Sam, I uhh..." I started quietly saying that I was sorry, and I wanted to say it quick and while Carly was preoccupied by something besides the main conversation. "About...About what I said. I didn't mean to-" Sam shook her head.

"Mmm Whatever. It's...It's nothing."

"Really? Are you sure...becuase...I mean I-"

"Really Freddie. There's no need to crank your a polo gize." She smiled weakly. I smiled smugly back. There was a short silence.

"You're sure?" I asked, just in case.

"Sure. Of course. I mean," She looked up at me but this time there was no smile. Not even a weak one. The look she gave me was the hurt look I had seen only moments beforehand. "Who cares about me anyways, right?" Her voice cracked as she said it and she shrugged.

I was speechless. I mean, what was I supposed to say to that? No, Sam, that's not true, I have a major crush on you, but it's a secret. Shhh? I didn't know what to say. But I guess I didn't have to say anything, because the bell rang just as I opened my mouth.

Sam rolled her eyes and walked away, toward first period. Since me and her shared the Sam first period, we would usually walk there together. But without even looking back, she hurried to our class, leaving me by myself in the deserted hallway.

Awww. That was kinda sad. Now don't worry. It is currently......uhh hold on a sec.

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Okay. It's currently 8:51 PM so I have till about...10...10:15 till my dad kicks me off the comp? That seems about right. Right so I'm gonna try to get as much chapters typed as I can, might even finish it, but then again, I might chose to have short chapters. If that happens, well then...idk. It happens. So review, give me ideas. Suggestions. Requests even. All I ask is for a little review.

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