Hat

"Aren't you glad I decided to have another crazy hat party?" Carly asked Sam, adjusting her pink sparkly beanie.

"Thrilled," Sam said, piling her plate with chips and dip.

"Oh come on, have fun," Carly said, nudging her best friend. "Go dance! Mingle, will you?"

"You know I don't mingle," Sam said.

"Sam, stop being all pouty," Carly said. "Look, I know your down because Freddie's been in Idaho all month for that computer camp-"

"Pft, please, I don't miss that nub," Sam scoffed.

"Sam," Carly said knowingly.

"Fine, I miss him, whatever," Sam said.

"Just try to have a good time," Carly said. "Freddie will be back next week; it's not that much longer."

"I know," Sam sighed. "And it's a cool party, by the way, Carls. I'm just going to run upstairs and grab something real quick."

She picked up her plate and walked upstairs to the iCarly studio, which thankfully was empty. She collapsed onto a yellow beanbag and took her phone from her pocket.

Hey she texted to Freddie.

After a minute, her phone buzzed. Hey, Sam. How's Carly's party?

Fun, I guess, she replied. How's camp?

Okay. I'm learning a lot, but I do sort of miss someone…

Your mom?

Ouch, low blow.

Kidding. It better be me you miss.

Actually, I was going to say Gibby.

Relax, I'm joking. Yes, babe, of course it's you. I can't believe it's been a month since we've seen each other.

You are coming home next Friday, right?

Yeah. You'll be waiting at the airport for me?

We'll see.

Uh-huh…well the longer it takes me to see you, the longer you have the wait to get your present.

Present? Is it edible?

You'll just have to wait and see. Though I may have or haven't purchased it at a store that sells chocolate covered meat products.

Get home. Now!