Sweet Escape
chapter 11
Freddie's Pov
"Freddie?"
I looked around from opening my apartment door when I heard Carly's voice behind me. She looks at me with scrutinizing eyes, looking from left to right as if looking for someone.
"Oh, hey Carls." I said casually.
"What are you doing here?" I looked at her stupefy.
I look at her funnily."What?"
She shook her head."Why are you here? Aren't you supposed to be at the restaurant with Sam? Where is she?"
I frown, thinking of how my supposed best night with Sam should've turned out if it wasn't with that...
"Why are you frowning? What happened? Did you guys fought?" she didn't let me answer and just grabbed my arms and dragged me inside her apartment, pushing me to the couch and standing tall in front of me with her arms cross."So...are you not gonna answer me?" she tapped her foot on the floor as if impatient.
"Carly..." I started to explain but...
"What happened!" she exclaimed, making me jump in a few with the sudden loudness.
I stood, completely annoyed that she won't let me speak.
"Will you let me talk first before you drag me or shout at me?" I asked snappishly, she blushed and nodded. "If you're looking for Sam, she's at the restaurant." I simply said.
"I don't get it. Why is she..."
"The night didn't go as I planned, Okay?" I said sullenly, slumping down the couch, my elbows on each knees supporting my chin."She forgot our date and she have company." the words spit it out of my mouth like acid, bitter and tangy.
"Forgot? And what company?"
I sighed, frustrated and tired."Look. I'm tired. Can we just talk about this tomorrow? It's really not a good night for me, Carls." I plead, standing.
"Wait." she held her hands out to me."I really want to know."
I ran my hand over my hair and couldn't help but glare in pure annoyance.
"What do you want to hear? I already told you. She forgot that she has a date with her boyfriend and dumped me with her company, made me look like I was the stranger. It was really bad. If you want to hear more of how shitty it was, wait for me to wake up tomorrow then I'll tell you!" I didn't mean to snap at her or shout at her but the girl had it coming. Sometimes, her inquisition is too much to bear.
She bit her lip guiltily but I saw sympathy in her eyes. She opened her mouth then closed it before nodding. I knew for sure that she wanted to give comfort but knew that's not what I need. She knew how excited I was that morning to tell her that I got Sam and I coupons for that Meat Buffet. It was really hard to be honest, I planned it last-minute but Spencer helped because he knows how much it will mean to me, it will make Sam happy, bouncy happy.
I waved goodbye before closing the door behind me. I sighed loudly, fishing my keys in my pocket that was left hanging because of Carly's dragging ways.
I pushed the door open then close. I automatically went straight to my room. I thought it' was good that my mom's looking over my sick aunt because Pete knows I didn't need another inquisition.
I placed my phone on the bedside table, not bothering to switch it back and just laid, staring blankly at the ceiling. I let my anger get the best of me. I screamed loud in frustration, flailing angrily. I breathed heavily. I sat up once again and leaned on the headboard looking over the picture of Sam and I on the bedside table near my phone. I grabbed it and caressed her face.
Her big goofy smile made me smile, remembering the time we took this picture.
"I bet you'll think that I'm such a baby overthinking the events of this night." I said to the picture."Maybe I am. You can't blame me though, I've never felt so...alone even though you're with me. I feel jealous that I didn't got your full attention because I always do." I whispered."I forgive you though. I know you didn't mean it."
Soft lips. Soft wandering lips.
"Hmm." I heard myself mumble lightly.
Sweet strawberry scent.
"Wake up, nerdboy." I heard a whisper in my ear, sending chills down my spine.
Little hand stroking my cheeks. It's warm.
"Wake up." Another whisper.
I opened my eyes lightly, peeking through my lashes.
The sun beamed brightly through my window, blinding me lightly. The figure appeared in front of me, blocking the sunrays. I let my eyes adjust to my surroundings.
I'm still sleepy.
I sat up and rubbed my eyes with my hands, squinting it then opening it.
Blue. Blazing electric blue eyes.
Blonde. Blonde long curls.
A girl.
She smiled.
I smiled sleepily.
I heard a soft chuckle."You look like you're drunk."
A familiar voice.
"Are you okay?"
My eyes settled normally and my eyes looked back into familiar deep blue eyes.
"Sam?"
She smiled but it doesn't reach her eyes.
"Hey." her voice sounds small and gentle. What is she doing here?
"Why are you here?" I asked.
She looked down to her lap, fiddling with the end of the sheet.
"You left. Last night." Oh...last night.
Suddenly, piece by piece, it all came rushing to me.
Date.
Guy.
Stranger.
Laughing and giggling.
Home.
Sad.
Mad.
"I tried to call you but you had your phone off." she said."I got worried. I called Carly and she said you're not feeling well. It worried me more. So, I sneeked into your apartment."
Sneaked into my- Wait! What?!
"Sneaked in?" I asked."How long have you been here?"
"Since last night. You were asleep. I didn't want to wake you up. You did looked a little troubled because you're frowning in your sleep." she said."Is there something wrong?"
I contemplated telling her. Part of me just wants to get it over with and kiss her but the other part of me - the one that is hurt - wants to give her a cold shoulder. Guess what, the latter won.
"Nothing." I said.
I pushed my covers away to the side, swing my legs on the side of the bed and quickly looked for my slippers. I found it and slipped it on. I stood and stretched my aching muscles. I could feel her eyes burning holes on my back and I waited for her to say something.
"Are you mad?"
"Why should I?" I said, still not bothering to look at her.
I heard the bed squeak a little. She rounded the bed and stand in front of me. I didn't want to look at her eyes because I knew that I would probably cave. But what could I say, this girl is my weakness.
"Carly told me that you said some things to her," she trailed. I heard her sigh and tilted my chin up to make my eyes meet hers.
I locked eyes with her and there I knew I'm so dead.
"I'm really sorry," she set her lips in a thin line."I should've not forgotten our date-"
"I understand why you forgot our date."
"Then why-"
I moved away from her and paced around the room. I couldn't say what I want to say if I keep on staring in that sea of blue.
"It's that Travis guy." I said calmly but deep inside I was boiling with range. I looked back at her and see her face contorts a confused look."You totally dumped me for him."
"Are you...jealous?"
"That's not the point Sam!" I lied."The point is, you nearly forgot that you have your boyfriend sitting next to you and looking sooo uncomfortable while you two flirt around."
"We're not flirting around!" she defended. She walked towards me and faced me."And I didn't dumped you over him! I tried to talk to you but you chose to sit there and say nothing."
I shook my head.
She moved even closer, cupped my cheeks even though I tried to get out of her hold but as usual, she was too strong and she held that strong and don't-dare-move-nub gaze on me.
"Look," she started."I'm sorry. This is my third time to say this and you know I don't do shits like that. But for you, I will always make and exception." she bit her lip shyly and I couldn't help but smile inwardly. She sighed and her gaze softened."I love you, Freddie. You know that. And I think it's pretty stupid of you to even consider the idea of me dumping you over some guy in a suit. Like totally stupid. I would probably hit you, but that will not win me your forgiveness, so, it's pretty off the market for me."
I regarded her fully and let her do the talking.
"And you have nothing to get jealous of. If you listened to me, I did say that I was worried and that I called you then called Carly when you didn't pick up. I jumped in my car and sneaked my way here last night. I'm pretty sure you get the whole picture that you are not really forgotten."
Okay, I gotta give her that. Maybe I was being overly sensitive to the fact that I planned our date very well and she just forgot it and then there was this guy that seemed to like her in a way that was more than friendship.
She leaned in closer and our temples touch. I could feel her warm breath over my lips.
"I love you. Get that in your really big nerdy brain, dork." she said softly."You're stuck with me, whether you like it or not."
"Maybe I like it. Love it rather." I softly said back. My hands move up to the side of her neck and rub small circles on them.
"So, am I forgiven?"
"I have a really big nerdy brain?" I asked in amusement, but really, I'm just teasing her.
She grumbled a response of "You know you do" and I laughed. For the first time since last night, I laughed. She glared.
"Of course you're forgiven, Puckett." I let my lips brush against her in a feathery kiss."I'm sorry if I got a little too sensitive."
"Yeah, you've always been like that. Makes you such a girl." she muttered and I rolled my eyes."I forgive you."
"I love you."
"I love you too."
A/N: Whoa! Did I just update?! Okay, I know you guys probably want to hunt me down for bailing even though I said that I won't. And I know that you guys probably won't accept my apologies and reasons. But I will still say them, I'm really sorry. I'm in a total writer's block! When I said college is kicking me, I really mean it. I was having trouble with my Algebra class and Philosophy class. I am still trying to think why I need those two classes when in all honesty, it has nothing to do with my Major - which is Communication, by the way. I almost flunk! Nearly gave me a heart attack. I mean, I was aiming to get a full scholarship and maintain my 1.00 and 1.25 averages - we have a different education system, 1.00 means 95-100% and 1.25 means 90-94%. So, sue me for focusing on my studies ;P
Anyways, I just want to be honest, I thought of just leaving this story unfinished but then again, I realized I don't to fail you guys. Besides, I'm pretty sure I'll be able to update, now that I'm on summer vacation. I'm actually still trying to plot down and think of where this story should go because, honestly, I have no idea. I got this whole idea in my head before and know it's gone. But I started reading Seddie fics again, hoping that it will help me get some inspiration. You gotta admit that writing is pretty much hard to do especially when you have not inspiration or motivation. There are times that you'll feel too lazy to write because nothing's coming in. So, that's pretty much what's happening to me, and the fact that I'm focusing with my studies.
Okay, I know that this is too much for an Author's note. I'm just rambling now. Sorry.
But I'm still hoping that you guys are still sticking with me. Reviews are very much appreciated and accepted.
P.S. Thank you to those who favorited and alerted me and my two stories. For those who are fans of iStill Love You, don't worry. I'm still polishing the next chapter. Hopefully I could get it posted soon :{D
Signing off,
ForeverJathan