AN-Hey, so this is a sequel to chapter 180, where Sam went out with a worker from the Groovy Smoothie after iBalls.

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Government

"Wait, wait, wait," Carly said. "So while you were at the Groovy Smoothie, which you all totally ditched me to go to, by the way-"

"Sorry," Freddie mumbled.

"So while you were there," Carly continued. "One of the workers asked Sam out?"

"Yup," Freddie nodded.

"Oh my God, that's awesome!" Carly grinned. "It's about time Sam got a date; she totally deserves this."

"But the guy's a loser!" Freddie exclaimed, a little put off by Cary's reaction. "Just a few months ago he was hitting on her like crazy!"

"So? What's wrong with a guy hitting on her?" Carly shrugged.

"I was right there!" Freddie said.

"Yeah, so?" Carly said. "It's not like-Wait. Was this when you two were dating?"

"Yes!"

"Oh," Carly said. "Well, okay, that was kind of rude of him. But well…Freddie, you and Sam aren't dating anymore. Not to sound mean, but she can date any guy she wants."

"I-I know that!" Freddie stammered. "I don't care who she dates! Not at all! The point is she's dating a guy who's a total jerk to me! She's probably doing it just to bug me; she knows how much I don't like this guy."

"Well it's not like you're dating the guy," Carly pointed out. "Look, just try to get along with him for Sam. Maybe it won't work out between them and you won't have to deal with him anymore."

"Hopefully," Freddie muttered, throwing himself down on the couch, his arms crossed.

Carly frowned and sat down next to him. "Freddie," she said softly. "Is this really all about you not liking this one particular guy Sam's dating? Or is it about Sam dating guys who aren't you?"

"What? That's-That's crazy!" Freddie sputtered. "I told you, I don't care who she dates. If she wants to date this jerky guy, fine."

Carly gave him a small smile. "You sure you're okay?"

"Yes, I'm perfectly fine," Freddie said.

Just then the door to the Shay's apartment and Sam walked in.

"Hey," Carly greeted her friend. "So, I hear you had a very fun time at the Groovy Smoothie."

"Oh, yeah, I guess," Sam shrugged.

"So, did you have fun on your little date?" Freddie asked, rolling his eyes.

"Yes, as a matter of fact I did," Sam said. "Ben bought me a huge sundae from that new place across from the Groovy Smoothie."

"Did you load it with parmesan cheese?" Freddie scoffed.

"Ha, ha," Sam snapped. "As a matter of fact, Ben didn't say a word about the amount of toppings I got. Unlike some guys, he doesn't pick on his dates eating habits."

"Whatever," Freddie said, getting to his feet. "I've got to go."

"Oh yeah, your mom was down in the lobby looking for you," Sam said. "She was saying something about the new government regulations for tick control…Looks like somebody's going to get a nice little tick bath tonight."

"Yeah, well…shut up," Freddie muttered, turning to head out of the apartment.

"Nice come back!" Sam called after him.

Carly waited until the door shut, and then she turned to Sam. "I know that face…your date sucked, didn't it?"

"Yeah," Sam sighed. "All the dude did was tell me about his lame job at the smoothie. I finally got rid of him by telling him I was getting surgery tomorrow and needed to go home and sleep."

"So I'm guessing no second date?" Carly said.

"No, I figured he'd be a bust," Sam said.

"Then why'd you go out with him?" Carly asked.

Sam shook her head. "Just because, I guess."

"Freddie said he used to hit on you," Carly went on.

"Oh, yeah, he did, once," Sam said. Then she smiled. "And then you know what the nub did? He dumped a smoothie on his head. Man…I still can't believe he did that."

Carly stared at Sam, who was still wearing a smile, thinking back to that memory.

"Well," Sam said, finding her way back to reality. "I'm hungry."

"You just had ice cream," Carly pointed out.

"And?"

"Never mind," Carly said as Sam headed towards the fridge. "Hey, Sam?"

"Yeah?"

"Is-Is there anything else you want to talk about? Maybe someone?"

Sam frowned. "No. Hey, did Spencer throw out the rest of that pizza? I can't find it in here!"

Carly sighed. She just had to get stuck with the two most difficult, uncommunitve friends in the world, didn't she?