iHost
Chapter 8
Freddie's POV
"And I can't fight this feeling anymore…" ~Reo Speedwagon
I can't remember when Sam and I crossed the line of enemies into friends. But it just didn't seem like much of a transformation. It just sort of happened. That's where it was supposed to stop, right? Then what's this feeling that persuaded me to almost kiss Sam? And now it's like she is everywhere I look. My mom cooked bacon, tofu of course, and I thought of Sam. Walking to school I saw a hobo and thought of Sam… don't question my logic. At school, I walked past her locker and I could almost smell her. She had her own scent. It's like a mixture of mint and ham. You'd think they wouldn't mix very well, but strangely it does.
I found myself staying longer at my locker, waiting for her to show up. I'd done it a million times for Carly, so I had become an expert at stalling. Now I can't even remember why I liked Carly. I've fought for so long for Carly and suddenly I'm over her. Just for one blonde headed demon? She never came. I started to worry and almost went to Carly, but I remembered that I wasn't on speaking terms with her. So the rest of the day, no matter how hard I tried to ignore her, Sam kept creeping into my brain. I just couldn't keep my brain still. Like I had suddenly come down with ADD or something. This might sound stupid, but I almost felt dizzy from thinking about her.
Slowly, I trudged home. I can't believe she didn't come to school. The one day I cared! Well, what was I going to do anyway? Profess my love for her in front of the whole school? She probably would start laughing and beat me up anyway! When I got home my mom already left for work. So I grabbed some chips from my secret stash and went to go watch TV. As I past the Medical Mommies calendar by the fridge, I realized the date and the reason Sam wasn't at school today.
Sam's POV
"On my own pretending he's beside me…" Les Miserables
I woke up this morning in tears. I always do on this day. In fact, it took me a year to not wake every day like this. Every night I dreamed of him. Walking beside him in the park, him holding me at night when I got scared, he was supposed to be there for me forever. I'm not selfish, but he was mine. And who ever took him from me had no right! The house was always silent on this day. I found much more comfort walking in the park then sitting at home in the unbearable silence. It's one of those quietness that seems so loud and out of place. Like instead we should be just talking this out or something, yet we don't. I have to get out as soon as possible. And I do.
As soon as I step outside, I welcome the sound of the city. The honking of horns, strangers laughing, yelling and talking, footsteps… they never sounded so wondrous. My phone rang. It was Carly. She always called me on these mornings, like I would for her. But I didn't pick up. I couldn't deal with her. I can't deal with anyone right now. The park… our favorite one… was about two miles away. Mom thought it was stupid that we would walk that far just to walk around the park, but I always had so much fun.
I finally got to the park. I closed my eyes and suddenly he was standing next to me. We walked, talked, and laughed. I knew once I left the park he would be gone, but these few moments I got were always the best. And I know this is all in my head, still it feels good. He turned to me and said that it was time for him to go back. We hugged and he was gone. "I love you," I whispered to no one. Finding, the nearest bench, I sat down, not letting myself to cry. I'm not sure how long I had been sitting there when I heard a familiar voice.
"It's okay to cry, Sam." I turned around and saw Freddie, his eyes somber yet still had the sparkle they always do.
"I know, just not here. This place is happy… not for tears." He came and sat next to me. We sat in silence. Not an awkward silence, but a good silence. "It's not fair," I said daring to break the comforting silence.
"I know losing someone like that is never fair."
"You never talk about your dad…" I let it hang in the air. Wondering if he was going to talk.
"He left my mom and me when I was really young. He didn't even say goodbye to me. He just left. I never saw him again. And I don't think I want to. I'd probably punch him in the face for all the crap he's put my mom through."
"Thanks for telling me,"
"Sure, do you want to come to my house? I know you don't like being at home, today."
"Yeah, that would be nice. Just let me say goodbye." Freddie nodded his head slowly and walked a few steps. "Bye, Daddy. I'll see you next year. I love you,"
Carly's POV
"I'll stand by you; I'll stand by you…" ~ Pretenders
I just couldn't believe what I was about to do. But it was the right thing to do. Sam and Freddie were my best friends and I could never ever betray them. I put my long dark hair into a tight bun and put on my favorite dress and slipped on some red flats. Just before I was about to leave, Spencer saw me.
"Where you heading all dressed up?" He asked. I turned around and saw him in a tuxedo.
"Where are you going?"
"Touché, I have a date!"
"Oh, yeah Ever, right?"
"Yep! She is so the one!"
"Sure, well I have to go."
"Where?"
"I have to go make things right," With that I opened the door and left.
I looked up at the tall building, slightly nervous. I had to keep telling myself over and over again that this is the right thing to do. I ignored the lady at the front desk and went straight to Mr. Forge's office. Not bothering to knock, I just walked in.
"Ah, Carly Shay! I was not expected you! What are you doing here?"
"Listen, Mr. Forge! Sam, Freddie and I are a team. And if you want me to host then they are too. It's all of us or none!" I yelled. I was a little surprised by myself. I've never been this assertive! I kind of liked it.
"Fine," He grunted with a wave of his hands.
"What?"
"I said fine."
"So you're going to let Freddie and Sam host too?"
"Of course not! I'm not letting anyone from iCarly host." He simply stated. He pressed a few buttons on his phone, "Sharon, get Justin Bieber's agent on the phone. See if he wants to host."
"But…" I started.
"Goodbye, Carly. You may leave now."
Spencer's POV
"Hello, I love you…" ~ The Doors
I pulled up to the fancy restaurant, my hands shaking. I just kept mentally telling myself not to say anything stupid. Kind of hard to stop the inevitable. The smart side of my brain said. Then an ongoing battle between them ensued. They shut up as soon as I saw Ever. Her dark hair was in a ponytail, the ringlets perfect. She was wearing a forest green dress. She was beautiful.
"Hi, Spencer,"
"H-Hi, Ever,"
"Nice restaurant," She commented looking around.
"Yeah, it's like one of my favorites."
"I have to say sorry about you not making it into the band,"
"Eh, it's okay. I can't play the accordion any way." She giggled.
"Then why did you audition?"
"You want the truth?" She nodded her head. "I thought you were cute," She smiled. It was the most beautiful smile I have ever seen.
"Aw, you're sweet. And pretty cute yourself." Was it too soon to propose?
One more chapter left! Okay, so I have this obsession with Glee, right? Anyway I was listening to some of the songs on Youtube and I got inspiration to write! Cyber high five for Glee! Yeah, so next chapter is the end :(! It should be totally awesome!
Disclaimer: I do not own iCarly. This is purely for entertainment purposes.
