Chapter twelve: Lexi

Sam and Freddie were walking hand in hand to the Seattle Community Center Park. They wanted to go on the playground. Well, Sam wanted to. Freddie just shrugged and agreed.

They arrived and Sam ran towards the play set. She climbed the colorful stairs and stood at the top, making some younger kids slither down the slide to let her do what she wants.

Sam Puckett has a repuation.

Freddie walked up behind her with a smirk. "So why did you want to come here?"

"Why not? I'm bored and I wanted entertainment," Sam replied lamely.

"There are plenty of other ways to get entertainment," he explained. "I mean, you could watch TV, go on the computer, make out. Endless possibilities."

Sam rolled her eyes. "Oh Freddie. You're so cute when you're desperate." Then she slid down the fireman's pole. Freddie sighed and went back down the little steps.

"Sam, this park is for little kids, not teenagers," he said, crossing his arms as she approached him.

"Lighten up." She ran to the monkey bars and instead of using them the way they were intended to be used, she climbed on top of them and simply sat there.

Freddie decided to do the same. He struggled, but eventually got on top. He sat right beside her, exasperated.

Sam was chuckling at how much effort it took for him. "I thought you were like a nerdy version of superman," Sam joked. "What happened?"

"What happened is the nerdy part kicked in, and I've never climbed ontop of monkey bars before."

Sam raised an eyebrow. "What a sad childhood you must have had. Do you think Carly is going to wonder where we are?"

"You didn't tell her where we were going?"

"No."

"Why not?"

"I didn't think she needed to know," Sam shrugged. "Plus, I didn't want her inviting herself. I just wanted to be with you."

"She'll probably ask us where we went when you go back to her apartment," Freddie said.

Sam suddenly smiled.

"What?" A smirk grew on Freddie's face.

"It makes me really happy knowing that Carly likes us being together," Sam answered.

Freddie laughed. "What makes you think of that now?"

"I don't know what made me suddenly think of that. It was just a thought."

"Well, she's always supported our relationship... even when we weren't dating," Freddie said.

Sam shook her head. "No, that was Spencer who told us he wanted us to date all along. Anyway, on the next iCarly, I have some ideas that I-"

"Oh my gosh!" An obnoxious squeal came from below them.

They looked down at the girl.

"You're Sam and Freddie from iCarly!"

Freddie smiled at the fan. "Yeah, we are. What's your name?"

She forced a smile back at him. "My name is Lexi. I love iCarly."

"Wow, thanks," Sam said awkwardly.

"Yeah, but I don't like Seddie."

Sam frowned. "What?"

Lexi shrugged. "I like Creddie, not Seddie. I think Freddie and Carly are meant to be together."

Sam jumped down from the monkey bars and stared at the girl. "How old are you?"

Lexi put on a bright smile. "I'm twelve."

"Crap, I can't beat you up."

Freddie then climbed down quickly and pulled Sam a little farther away from Lexi. "Okay, it's nice to have opinions. Anyway, we have to go now. It was nice meeting you."

"Wait," Lexi stopped them from walking away. "I have more to say. I have an idea for the next iCarly."

"Okay, what is it?" Freddie asked politely.

"I think that on the next iCarly, you and Sam should break up and then you should start dating Carly."

Freddie sighed and grabbed Sam's hand, walking away.

"Hey, wait! Are you going to use my idea?" she called out.

Sam groaned and turned around angrily. "Look, Lexi, I don't know what your problem is, but Freddie and I are not breaking up. And even if we did, he wouldn't go and start dating Carly."

Lexi crossed her arms. "Why not? Freddie loves Carly."

"I don't," he informed her. "A long time ago, I had a creepy crush on her, but after getting rejected a million times, I just moved on."

Lexi sighed. "Well, I am well known for my dedication to Creddie. And I have to be on Twitter and the forums soon so I can fangirl with all my Creddie friends. And so we can trash Sam some more."

Lexi turned around, flipping her long hair dramatically.

Sam ran towards her in rage, but Freddie wrapped his arms around Sam's waist and held her tight so she couldn't move. But Sam was still trying to get out.

"Let me go," Sam yelled.

Freddie ignored the stares from passing pedestrians and shouted, "No! If I let you go all you'll do is beat up that girl."

"Don't you think she deserves a good pounding?"

"Yes, but that doesn't mean it's okay to do it."

Sam struggled some more until finally giving up and staying still.

"Okay," Freddie said calmly, "If you promise to relax and just forget about this, I'll buy you a Fat Shake."

"You know where they sell them?" Sam grinned from excitement.

Freddie nodded and let Sam out of his tight grip. "You want one now?"

"Yes, yes, yes, yes!"

He chuckled and took her hand, leading her in the direction of the Fat Shakes.

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