iDress Up As Melanie
Chapter 3
Closeness & Worrying

The plan was in full swing. We were all in the iCarly studio brainstorming. It was break time, and Carly was once again, downstairs talking to mystery boy on the computer.

Freddie stood in front of his laptop, planning the sounds for the remote. I sat on a beanbag chair, drinking a fat shake.

The first part of my plan was to think of a valid reason to borrow Freddie's phone. Suddenly and idea popped into my head.

"Ugh!" I exclaimed, giving my phone a death glare.

"What is it?" Freddie asked.

"Stupid phone it deleted Melanie and my mom is freaking out trying to get a hold of her because she forgot what one of her stupid prescriptions were called," I was suddenly thankful for the drama class Carly made me take with her.

"Can't your mom just ask her doctor?"

Crap.

"Well I dunno my mom's a dummie and she lost Mel's number," I muttered out.

"Here I'll read it out to you…" he reached into his light blue denim jean pocket for his phone.

"NO!" I nearly yelled; Freddie looked at me questioningly, "I just mean… she never answers us… but she'll answer you…"

"That doesn't sound like Melanie…" he stated, looking at me strangely. Since when was Benson so… not trickable?

"Just pass me your phone nub I'll text her and tell her it's me."

"Yah, right, you'll just say something to make her hate me," Freddie scoffed.

"Would I seriously do that under the circumstances?" I asked, my in my most intense face and serious voice.

"Considering you bought a taco from the taco truck that hit me… yah I'd say the circumstances don't change anything!" He chuckled lightly, sticking his tongue out at me.

"Look, I'm serious loser! Just throw me your damn phone!" I gave him a death glare, and his shoulders deflated.

"Fine," he sighed, and he walked over and handed it to me. He wouldn't throw his precious Pear Phone.

Contacts. Melanie :). Why was there a smiley face beside her name? It made me cringe. Edit. I erased Melanie's number from existing, then put mine in.

I scrolled up to my name and put a random number there so he wouldn't notice. He never texts me anyways.

"Hereya go nerd!" I said, mockingly throwing it. A girlish noise escaped from his mouth as he saw me pretend to fling his phone at him.

"You almost threw my baby!" Freddie cried and he came over and ripped it out of my hands. His hand rubbed up against mine, sending my stomach into a series of flips.

Freddie stopped rubbing it and looked at me weirdly, "You okay?"

Was it that obvious he gave me butterfly's?

"Hmmm? Oh yah… just worried." Wait… why did I just say that?

"Worried? About what, your mom?" he asked incredulously, plopping into the beanbag beside me. I was never worried about my mom. I didn't give a flying rat's a…

"Uhm, yah…" why couldn't I lie? Was it because his arm was nearly touching mine?

"What's up with you? It must be serious then… you never worry," his brown eyes were boring into mine. I didn't know what to think. He looked so caring and sincere!

"Not it's not- it's uh…" DAMMIT PUCKET GET A HANG OF YOURSELF!

"I have a heart y'know! And if she doesn't figure out her prescription she could get really sick… and then… AND THEN I would have to plan her funeral and I would have to go live on the streets or Carly's house and then I'd always have Spencer blowing things up around me and Carly being girly all the time… and… AND!" I didn't know where the rant was going… but it sure made Freddie back off.

"Sam… calm down… I'm sure Melanie will sort things out. She's a good person and she cares about her family... she'll make everything work out. She's a helluva girl!"

For some reason, this didn't make anything better.

"Whatever. I'm going to make Carly get off her stupid computer to stop talking to what's his name so we can get some work done!"

And with that, I stalked out of the room, leaving a confused nub behind.

Freddie's POV

The door closed behind Sam and I stared after her. What was her problem? She NEVER breaks down. She never lets anyone see her true feelings. She didn't even threaten me! In fact… she never even complained about me in her rant. There was Melanie, Carly, and even Spencer… but no mention about being annoyed by me. It was really strange.

I opened a text to Melanie.

Freddie: Hey Mel :)… I think Sam texted you about your mom's prescription? Believe it or not… Sam's really worried.

Melanie: No worries, all settled :) Sam's dramatic sometimes, isn't she?

I didn't know how to answer this; this isn't something Melanie usually talked about. Not that we didn't much deep talking, just regular chatter.

Freddie: Um, Sam's just Sam.

Melanie: Ah, I see, being nice to impress me. No worries, I know the kind of girl my sister is.

I stared incredulously at these texts. I didn't know Melanie didn't like her sister so much… she just said that they were so different they weren't as close as they should be. It almost ticked me off. If I had a sibling I'd at least care for them, especially if they were as troubled as Sam was sometimes.

Freddie: Come on Melanie… she's not that bad. She's fun to have around.

Melanie: Well, you know her better than I do :)

Freddie: I guess so… anyways, settling into Washington okay?

Melanie: Well actually… okay can you keep, like a major secret? ;)

Freddie: Sure…

Melanie: You said your mom was out of town for a couple days right?

Freddie: Uh… yes I did…

Melanie: You can't tell Sam and Carly, or anyone! But I decided not to take the plane. I wanted to stay a little longer, but not with them… with you :) Don't worry; I'm not trying to be super clingy or a physco girlfriend. I want us to just have fun. We don't need a title.

I took a huge intake of breath. Melanie was staying? And not telling Sam… or Carly? I couldn't believe this! Not that I didn't want her company… but… Sam. Wait, why am I thinking about Sam? I'm just a geek to her… and if I'm spending time with her sister secretly… she wouldn't care. Even though she did act pretty weird today whenever I was close to her… but I'm sure it's nothing. I'm just imagining things.

Silly me. As if Sam Puckett would be interested in a nub like me. As if a nub like me would be interested in Sam Puckett! I blame these crazy thoughts on eating late last night when my mom wasn't home. I guess I should obey my mommy more.

Freddie: Cool stuff :) When will you be by my place?

Melanie: Eight o'clock tonight?

Freddie: I'll be there. ;)

Melanie: See you :)

And with that, Sam stomped back into the room, pulling Carly behind her.

"Please! One more minute I wanted to send him another smiley face!" Carly whined looking dramtically back at the door.

"I don't care that you are totally in love with Brad now," Sam said annoyed. Brad and Carly, that's a nice couple. I was over Carly, and super psyched that Brad was making progress with her. He was a great guy, and new in town. I was pretty much his only friend.

"Please!" Carly begged, giving Sam her best puppy dog pout.

"No! We have to work!" Sam said exasperated.

Carly and I shared a glance, and then we looked to Sam at the same time.

"You," I started, "are pushing us to do work?"

"Whatever." She pouted, sinking her teeth into a ham sandwich.

The main question on my mind right now, what the hell is with Sam Puckett?

Hey guys!

Hope you liked the chapter! You've got the rare treat of Freddie's POV! :P

So, by the time you're reading this I imagine you have watched iLost My Mind, or are about to! I'm from Canada and it's not premiering here. So if ANYONE has a link to it, please send it!

No spoilers please! :P

Anyways, next chapter you have a treat. It's long, and very eventful. The plan will be played out!

Tonight's question: Do you like Brad's character? And do you think he should continue on as a cast member on iCarly? Barly and Seddie could double :P ;)

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-Sarah :)