AN: Here it is...the final chapter! I hope you like it. I have to say I'm pretty pleased with it. I'm a bit biased, though. :)

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iHave a Devil on My Shoulder

Chapter 6

"Sabrina!" I can feel Freddie's voice rumbling in his chest, probably because he's still holding me pressed up against it. "Uh, we were just, uh…."

"I saw what you were just doing!" She looks angry. "I can't believe you! I'm leaving!"

"Uhm…er…I, uh…." Freddie can't seem to figure out what to say to her. Why doesn't he just tell her the truth—that we're together now? Unless…maybe we're not? Oh, God! No!

Didn't I tell you?

Ow! That pain! Like a firebrand stabbing through my chest. So that's what it feels like when your heart breaks. It's awful!

"N-no, Sabrina. You don't have to go." I'm such an idiot! "I-I'll go. I'm s-so s-sor-ry." Of course, now everyone is staring at me. What's more entertaining than a hysterical, sobbing she-devil? "I sh-shouldn't ha-have…." I have to get out of here. Now.

"Carly, wait!" Freddie's following me, but I can't stop. I can't face him. There's no way I can stay here and watch him apologize to her—beg her to forgive him for kissing me. Or worse yet—tell her it wasn't what it looked like. It was exactly what it looked like! At least, to me it was.

Is he going to tell her that I kissed him? That it didn't mean anything? I can't be here to witness it.

"Carls? What's wrong?" Sam's hot on my heels now, but I can't stop for her either. I can't breathe in this stuffy little room. I have to get outside where whatever this thing is that's squeezing my chest will let go.

I've heard the expression "scalding tears" before, but I never thought tears could actually burn! My pillow is soaked. I'm going to have to drink a gallon of water to replace what has leaked from my eyes tonight.

I warned you. You should have taken the time to find out where he and Sabrina stood. Now look at you. Crying yourself to sleep—face buried in a soggy pillow—while he's probably off somewhere making up with his girlfriend. And to top it all off, you've probably damaged your friendship beyond repair. Way to go, there. Good work!

Shut up! Shut up, shut up, shut UP!

"Carly?" And now I'm hallucinating. Fan-freakin'-tastic! "Carls…." Like I need another voice in my head tonight! But it's Freddie's voice. It sounds so good.

I must be dreaming. I can feel his hand on my back. The way he's touching me…. I don't ever want to wake up. "Carly, babe, look at me."

Now that's just cruel. I'm being tortured by my own imagination. I know he's not really there, but just out of curiosity…. Oh my God. "Freddie?"

"Yeah, babe. I'm here."

"B-but what about Sabrina?" My voice sounds desperate and hopeful, but I don't care. He's here!

"Gibby's going to take her home. She was pretty upset with me."

"I'd be upset, too, if I caught my date kissing another girl."

"It wasn't even like that, Carly. She told me she was planning to go to the party a couple weeks ago. I offered her a ride, but that's all. I never thought of it as a date. I thought she understood that. Apparently, I was wrong."

"So you and she…you're not…?"

"Nope." His smile is so beautiful. "I'm available."

"Not if I have anything to say about it!"

His lips taste so good. I can't believe how soft they are, and…mmm…I love it when he licks my bottom lip like that. I know what he's asking for. I want the same thing.

His tongue feels amazing rubbing against mine. I can't wait to feel that tongue…ooh yes! I didn't realize how strong his hands were. I love the way they feel on my chest—stroking, kneading, and—OH GOD—when he pinches…mmmm!

Don't you think you're moving too fast?

No! Shut up! I want this, and so does he.

You just don't want to rush into anything. What if….

Haven't you had enough of being WRONG for one night? Honestly! What do I have to do, tie you up? Hmm…actually….

What? She doesn't have an answer for that? What's she…? Holy chiz! She's actually tied up! You tied her up?

Hey, don't look at me! I'm just a product of your subconscious. You're calling the shots here underneath it all. Don't blame me if things get a little kinky!

Kinky? Who said anything about kink…aahhh. "Mmm, Freddie! Yeah, right there!"

Yeah, girl! Get your man! Maybe now I can get some sleep instead of cooking up those R-rated dreams every night!

"You like that, Carly?"

"Yes, Fred—ah, yeah—Freddie."

Looks like you got it from here. Check ya later, sweet cheeks. Maybe I'll take a vacation….

"Mmm, Carly, yeah! Touch me here." He likes that—right below his…. "Like that. Yeah. Don't stop."

I don't know where my clothes went. Or his either. Oh well, guess we don't need 'em. If he'd just touch me like…yeah. How does he do that? It's like he reads my mind.

"Freddie, I-I…." I don't know how to say it.

"You what?" That husky whisper is making me tingle all over.

"I want you, Freddie." I've never seen his eyes like this. All glassy and almost drunk-looking.

"Oh, Carly." That groan makes me ache. "You don't know how bad I've wanted to hear you say that."

Oh, wow, I can't believe he's touching me there! It's so…. "Freddie! Ah, Freddie! Please…now…."

"Carly! Baby, I'm gonna…." God, I'm on fire!

"Me too, Freddie!" I can feel him. All of him. And I….

Wow. That was amazing. My skin feels hot all over. He's flushed and sweaty, but the sheen looks good on him. Who knew gummy bears could cast such a romantic glow?

"Carly." He's still breathing hard. I can feel his heart pounding. "That was…. I just…. I love you, Carly." It's true. His eyes say it all.

"I love you too, Freddie." And I mean it. I hope he sees that. His smile says he does.

"So if I can ask…what made you realize it? That you love me?" I love that sparkle in his eyes when he's this happy.

"A little voice whispering in my ear." I can't help but giggle. I'm absolutely giddy right now. "Looking out for my best interest."

"Like an angel on your shoulder?" Those fingers in my hair are making me kind of dizzy.

"Nah, more like a devil."