Chapter Five

Carly's Gone To the Dark Side

Sam

Carly wasn't kidding about what she said. As soon as I got to my locker, Carly wouldn't look at me. So I chose to be by Freddie all day. And to make matters worse, everyone at school, and I mean EVERYONE, knows about what happened. Nevel didn't blog it, so that's a good thing. He was to amused to tell everyone. And I felt bad for Carly because when she entered somewhere, the room grew silent (maybe a few giggles which were form the cheerleaders), everyone knowing about what happened. I sat with Freddie at lunch, along with Gibby and Wendy, who felt the need to be with us. The first thing Wendy said was that rumors were going around that because of what happened at the movies on Friday that Gibby and Carly were going out. Gibby didn't say anything, he just picked at his sandwich. And when a couple cheerleaders walked by us, they giggled. Then Valarie came over and plopped down all popular and great. "Hey Sam, so you and Freddie are going out, right?"

Freddie rolled his eyes and payed no more attention. "Yes. Now leave."

Valarie did what I said. I followed her with my eyes, making sure she didn't say anything. I looked at Freddie, who noticed I was looking at him but didn't look up from the table. It was official. Our lives just got worse.

Carly

Not only am I moping in sorrow, I'm dying inside. My only chance to show Sam how I feel about her and I failed. I'm ignoring her because I can't talk to her. Freddie doesn't look one bit upset about what happened and Gibby, he won't say anything. But when his kissed me, it felt like he wanted to, and it wasn't part of Freddie's plan. But as I sat alone at lunch, Valarie came over and sat next to me. "So, you know Gibby likes you. Right?"

"I guess. But why are you talking to me? I thought I was being shunned."

"Just 'cause you and Gibby got to second base doesn't mean you're shunned. Listen, you have it all wrong. Sam's just trusting Freddie more than you. You know she likes you. Why do you think she accepted your date? And let you do the tongue, even though it didn't happen? She likes you."

"Valarie, thanks for trying to cheer me up, but get away from me." I said, telling her to get off my case.

"Jesus, very mad aren't we?" Valarie said and walked off. She had this evil look in her eye, and that's never good.

Gibby

I hate the fact that everyone thinks Carly's my new GF. God I wish. That hotness should be mine. But during free period, Valarie sat next to me on the floor and perked up. "You know, Carly likes you. You guys already kissed, so why not ask her out. Think about it, she'd be yours, she would be so depressed over Sam and you can get what you deserve."

I do deserve Carly. I've waited a long time. I love her. I'd kiss her a million times. "You know what?" I said liking the idea, "I'll go to her apartment and ask her out. I'll make sure she says yes."

"Great!" Valarie said pep like, "But why don't you tell her now, while you have the chance. The sooner the better, am I right?"

"Right! I'll go tell her right now! Sam missed her chance! Now it's my opportunity!"

"Go for it!" Valarie said as I walked off to find Carly. Little did I know she was planning something.

Carly

I was alone during free period. But then Gibby showed up and stood next to me.

"Hey Carly, I gotta tell you something." he said and then I put on a confused face, "You know when we kissed the other day?"

"Duh, why?" I asked hoping he'd go away.

"Well, it wasn't part of Freddie's plan. The truth is..."

"Spit it out!" I said starting to shake him, "What are you going to say?"

"I... I..." he sighed and let it out, "I love you. I always have. So, could you please be my girlfriend?"

I was shocked and had no idea what to say. "Gibby... I... Wow."

But then to my surprise, he kissed me again. True chiz. But instead of being dazed and full of confusedness, I liked it. I kissed back this time. I didn't want to slap him in the face. I kissed Gibby Gibson, and it felt great. We kept kissing for about three minutes, and then parted. Me, still wanting more, waited for what he was gonna say. "So, what's your answer?"

"My answer?" I said sweetly, "My answer is yes."

Gibby sighed in relief. "Great. Now what?"

"We kiss again?" I said, wanting more lip. And he accepted. And for once in my life I felt in love.

Valarie

Yes. My plan worked. Now to kick it in gear. I whipped out my phone and texted everyone:

Hey everyone, I just got the juiciest news for you. Carly and Gibby are official. 'Cause

I wondered who to put the blame on. And I knew exactly who.

'Cause Sam just told me that Friday night after the movie, Carly and Gibby went to the park and Sam was walking home when she saw them making out in the park! TTYL, Val.

I hit send. I looked back over to where Carly and Gibby where, and put a happy look on my face. Now Samantha Puckett will regret not kissing Carly, and Carly will regret that Friday, forever.