Mega shocker. Fredweird had a crush on me. Yes, I know, I should've been happy because that meant the plan was working but…Freddie crushing on me? That was just…bizarre.
The walk home from the park was a little…uncomfortable. Freddie stayed very close to me, so close our fingers touched. He kept smiling at me too. He even wrapped his arm around my shoulders. I didn't protest; I had to pretend to liked him too so I'd get my good side back.
The next day was even stranger. Why? 'Cause Freddie asked me out on a date! Yeah, you heard me! A date! A D-A…date! Alright, I better tell you:
Carly and I were wrapping up our iCarly rehearsal. Carly was trying to get Gibby out of the Wedgie Bounce (which I had put him in) and I was watching. Freddie set the camera down and walked up to me.
"Hey, Sam." he said, "Wanna go out tonight?" Mt tongue immediately went dry and I could feel my cheeks burning. Melanie was standing next to me, nodding her head. I opened my mouth to say "No thanks" but I felt Melanie stamp my foot, so it came out as "Nyeah!" Freddie must've thought I said yes because his face lit up.
"Great!" he said, "Pick you up at eight." So there I was, at Carly's apartment, waiting for Freddison.
"Sam, you look like a total babe!" Carly said as I came down the steps in a strapless purple dress and purple heels.
"Whatevs. Got any ham?" I said, walking to the kitchen and pulling the fridge door open.
"But you're still the same old Sam." Melanie said.
"Aren't you going to dinner for your date?" Carly asked, watching me as I stuffed a slice of lunchmeat in my mouth.
"I dunno. Freddifer didn't say anything." I answered. Just then the doorbell rang and in came…well, you can guess. He was dressed casually, in a blue collared shirt and khakis. He came up to me and put his arm through mine.
"Ready to go?" he asked. Oh, I hated staring into that happy face of his.
"Yup." I said, and he pulled me out the door.
As we drove down the street I kept wondering where the heck we were going. I didn't ask though; it just felt like that question would ruin the moment. It was snowing again, and it looked even more beautiful in the pale moonlight.
The car stopped so I figured that meant we were there. I stopped watching the snow so I could see where we had gone to.
The movie theater (how original). Freddie opened the door for me and the two of us walked inside. It felt a lot warmer inside.
"What movie are we seeing?" I asked him as we got our tickets.
"Paranormal Activity." he answered. Great, a supernatural horror movie. Yay. Good choice for a first date, Freddork.
We entered the theater. The movie was pretty creepy. Everybody kept screaming and I even felt myself get a little scared. Freddie wrapped his arm around me. I hadn't realized I was shivering.
I felt a piece of popcorn hit my head. I turned around...Melanie. I mouthed "What?" to her.
"Kiss him!" she said. I twisted my face in disgust. She repeated "Kiss him!" I rolled my eyes and turned to Freddie.
"What were looking at?" he asked.
"Nothing. Forget it." I said quickly. I scooted closer to him and put my lips on his. I felt him lean back, startled, but then he continued kissing me. Oh my gosh, I thought, I'm making out with Fredlumps in a movie theater. I was so glad Carly wasn't there.
After the movie ended Freddie pulled from me somewhat reluctantly. He took my hand and we stood. The ride back was a little awkward; for me at least. When we arrived at my house he led me up to the door.
"Good night." he said.
"Well..." I said, "Good night." I laid my hand on the doorknob but he took my hand off it.
"Not yet." he said. He put his free hand on my waist and leaned into me again. I let him kiss me, 'cause I didn't know what else to do. I glanced at my watch out of the corner of my eye.
"Freddie, it's late." I said, pulling away, "We should really-"
"Yeah, yeah." he agreed, Just, one thing." He pulled a case from his pocket and opened it to reveal a beautiful pearl necklace. I gaped at it. Usually I didn't wear necklaces but that was an awesome-lookin' piece of jewely! He pulled it out and put it around my neck.
"It's...wonderful." I whispered, "How'd you afford this?"
"I took some money out of my bank." he said, smiling.
"Why?" I asked.
"'Cause you're worth it." He kissed me quickly, and then ran out to his car. I waved him goodbye as he drove off.
I couldn't fathom the fact that he'd spend so much dough for me. I was only Sam Puckett; I couldn't understand it.
"He loves you, Sam!" Melanie squealed. She was grinning widely.
"Yeah." I said, "So, okay, hop in." I stretched out my arms. She shook her head.
"No, no, I can't return to you yet!" she said.
"Huh?" I almost yelled, "Why?!"
"Freddie loves you," she said, "but you don't love Freddie...yet." Oh great, there was a catch now! I growled at her and ran up to my room. I just had to work at this. Maybe I'd fall for him; yeah, right. I flopped onto my bed and fell asleep, thinking about what I was going to do.