Couple's Night Chapter 4

Freddie watched as Sam 'smoothly' ran off towards the bathroom. He instantly kind of wished he didn't say what he just said. But inside, he knew that he meant what he said too, but Sam would never love him back. Plus, she'd probably kill him and bury his remains in Idaho or something. When he was 'professing his love' as he said each word he realized that it was the truth. It was so weird-almost as though he didn't know the truth until he spoke it.

Suddenly, Carly and Gibby appeared out of nowhere, "Hey!" Carly beamed out of nowhere. "How'd you guys get in?"

Freddie relayed word for word what they said to each other but added, "We were just acting though," when he was finished.

"Aw, that's so sweet!" Carly cooed. "Where's Sam?"

Freddie replied, "She, uh, just went to the bathroom."

Carly grinned, "Okay, later! Bye Freddie. Bye Gibby!" She winked at Gibby and headed towards the bathroom.

Gibby started after Carly disappeared, "So, I asked Carly out."

Freddie smiled genuinely, "Aw, nice, man. She said yes?"

Gibby grinned, "No." After Freddie looked at him with a confused stare, Gibby said, "She said Hell yeah!"

Freddie busted out laughing before saying, "That's great, dude!"

Gibby responded, "I know!"

~Bathroom~

Carly, all giddy, walked into the bathroom where Sam had just finished crying. "Sam? What's wrong?" she asked worriedly.

Sam quickly dried her eyes and said, "Nothing!"

Carly cocked her head to the side and asked, "Sam! You know you can tell me anything, right? Now, what's wrong?"

Sam glanced at the floor, "I got hot sauce in my eye and it made my eyes water."

Carly narrowed her eyes and locked the bathroom door. "Okay," she said, "Now tell me the truth."

Sam met Carly's eyes and her eyes began to water again and she choked out, "Okay, Freddie probably told you what I told him to get in, right?"

Carly nodded, "Yeah! That was so cute but wh-"

Sam interrupted, "I wasn't lying."

Carly gasped, "Oh my gosh! You're in love with Freddie!"

Sam didn't answer but her eyes darted downwards.

Carly pressed, "Well, how long have you liked him? And why are you crying?"

Sam replied honestly, "I don't know, I mean, I just realized it when I was talking to him out there, but when we came in, I realized that Freddie doesn't like me. Nothing's changed with him! Just with me."

"Aw, Sam," Carly said comfortingly. She added brightly, "Well, you've just got to make him like you! And tell him how you really feel! He probably feels the same. I mean, Freddie's not the best actor."

Sam raised an eyebrow doubtfully, "How?"

Carly answered, "Just be honest. And don't make him too miserable."

Sam responded, "But I can still tease him, right?"

Carly said, "Well, sometimes but about little stuff. And you can't make him too miserable."

"Aww," Sam whined.

Carly warned, "You love him don't you?"

Sam grumbled, "Yes."

And Carly beamed satisfactorily, "Then you can't make him suffer too much. Now, let me make you all pretty again…"

~Dance Hall~

After some small talk with Gibby, Freddie saw Sam and Carly emerge from the bathroom area. When they reached the boys, Gibby asked, "What took m'lady so long?" as he snuck his arm around Carly's waist.

Sam interjected, "Whoa, m'lady? Isn't that taking this 'acting' a bit far?"

Carly smiled, "Oh, yeah! Sam, Gibby and I are dating for real!"

Sam pretended to choke, "For real? I never would have seen that one coming!"

Carly looked adoringly into Gibby's eyes as Sam and Freddie fake barfed. Carly said suddenly, "Gibby let's go dance!" and grabbed his hand and led him deeper. Sam and Freddie were left alone.

"Oh, no," Sam groaned.

"What is it?" Freddie wondered.

Sam answered, "Barbara! She's coming this way!"

Freddie murmured, "What do we do?"

Sam hissed, "Take my waist, now!" She quickly out her arms around Freddie's neck and whispered, "Spin me towards the crowd quick."

Freddie complied to what Sam said and they were both giggling softly when Barbara was looking around everywhere. Luckily, it was a slow song so it was easier to dance to. Freddie put his arms back around Sam's waist and her arms found their way up around Freddie's neck.

Just about when Sam was going to admit her feelings for Freddie, Barbara snarled, "We have reason to believe you two are faking love to get in free."

Sam and Freddie broke apart and were dragged to the side of the dance hall. Surprisingly, all of the other couples were too wrapped up in their moments to notice. Sam cried, "Freddie and I are not faking!"

Barbara smirked and replayed a recording of Gibby saying, "Wow Sam and Freddie are definitely great actors. I mean, Sam and Freddie hate each other and look at them being all lovey-dovey!"

Sam silently cursed Gibby and asked, "Please, just-"

Barbara interrupted, "Unless you can prove that you really are a couple you're going to have to leave-"

And then Freddie did the one thing that would save Sam and his own innocence. He kissed Sam.