iAmerican Idol Chapter 2

Freddie found himself at Spencer's apartment in Bushwell. He and Carly had visited a few weeks ago but things got messy when Freddie's mom caught them making out. They weren't welcome at Bushwell Plaza together anymore.

Freddie knocked lightly on Spencer's door. Freddie heard an array of noises before a wary Spencer came to the door. Spencer looked surprised that Freddie was there, however. "F-Freddie? Hey buddy! What's up? Where's my sister? Have you been treating her right?"

Freddie smiled as he walked into the Shay's apartment. He finally answered, "Um, Carly and I broke up."

Spencer looked shocked, "Why? I mean, I thought you guys were perfect."

Freddie paused, "Do you think perfect is unattainable? I mean, I thought I was the perfect boyfriend. I thought Carly was the perfect girlfriend but, I was clearly wrong on that one too."

Spencer frowned, "Wait, what's going on? Why did you guys break up?"

Freddie replied warily, "She cheated on me with my roommate."

Spencer was silent for a moment. He choked out, "C-Carly? I mean, she was always, I dunno, good. That's horrible, buddy."

Freddie shrugged, "Whatever, we were getting distant anyway. And lately, I guess the 'first relationship' buzz has worn off."

Spencer patted Freddie's shoulder. "I'm sorry, bud. Anyways, I saw Sam recently."

Freddie immediately perked up and his eyes lit up like they used to. "Really? Where? When? Why didn't you tell us? How? WHEN?"

Spencer, overwhelmed, took a step back, "Well, someone's excited! Sheesh let me take a breath!"

Freddie chuckled as he turned slightly pink, "Answer me, seriously."

Spencer responded, "Well, she visited me once telling me that she made it to Hollywood on some show. She came here with some golden ticket and she was so happy! She just wanted to let me know that she was leaving a week later and that she might not see me in a while but hopefully I'd see her. At first, I was so confused, but then I realized that she was on that show, um, US Star or something. I tried searching for the show but I forgot what it was called."

Freddie gasped, "It's called American Idol! And she did make it, I was watching her yesterday and she's really good! I miss her, Spence."

Spencer nodded, "Me too. I hadn't seen her since-well, since you and Carly said you guys were both going to Stanford."

Freddie replied, "Same. Sam was a major part of my life, y'know. I really miss her." Freddie smiled reminiscently as he remembered all the wonderful times they had together. He noted though that there were less of those moments when he started dating Carly.

Spencer nodded, "Yeah, y'know she really loved you."

"WHAT?" Freddie responded.

Spencer knit his eyebrows, "You didn't know? Everybody knew! Even Carly. Especially Carly."

Freddie was confused, "What a second. Everybody knew? Carly knew and she still went out with me?"

Spencer answered, "I gave her grief for that but at first it was just to get Sam to admit her feelings but I guess Sam never did and my sister kept going with the act. I guess she was too nice to break your heart or too selfish to lose you."

Freddie shook his head, "I need to get out of here."

Spencer asked, "Where are you going?" as Freddie scrambled for the door.

Freddie looked back and replied, "Sam."