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"Carly, this is the…new girl, Brooke." I shake her hand, but she doesn't make eye contact, which is a big no-no.
"So, Carly, Sam, and Freddie…"
"What's Boston like?" Freddie asks.
"It's not that special. Just like you guys think that Seattle isn't that special." Only Sam and Freddie nod. "May I ask what's the matter, Carly?"
"She's only jealous because Freddie thinks you're better. And, trust me, that's amazing." Sam whispers quietly.
"Are they going out?" She shakes her head.
"No, but he's constantly giving her attention. She's not used to this…not-attention-ness." I nod.
"Okay, thanks, Sam." I look up and see the two eating their lunch. I, on the other hand, have nothing in front of me. "Hey, Freddie…" He looks up from his lunch.
"Yeah?" He says slightly muffled thanks to the food in his mouth.
"Wanna go get some coffee after school? You can show me some good coffee houses."
He stammers, "Y-y-yeah, b-but I have t-to ask m-my mom."
"Me too. Hey, I can stop by your house to ask with you and then vice versa!"
"M-my house?" I nod. "Wow…" He breathes. "Okay!"
"Doesn't your mom have a 'no-girl' policy?" Carly asks rudely.
"Only on you because I have a crush on you and Sam…because she's Sam."
"Well, that's not fair."
"My house is just like yours, but with more stuff and a mom."