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And here is Chapter 4
Chapter 4
Kindness begets kindness. That's what they all say.
But I do believe this does not apply to a Benson. I said in my thoughts as I sat on the fire escape staring out to the bustling streets of Seattle.
Lamp posts started to flicker open and the sound of vehicles passing through the streets as the day dims into night.
My phone buzzed.
"10 minutes till the show." Carly texted.
I sighed once more and got up, shuffled into the window to my room and got out of the apartment.
As I walked out the door, I saw Gibby.
Letting out his signature name. "Gibbbbaaaaaay" before walking in Carly's apartment.
Following Gibby's footsteps, I noticed Spencer was still working on his sculpture.
He was on the floor holding his chin, looking befuddled while holding a shower curtain in front of him.
I didn't want to stop his trail of thought so I ignored him and took the elevator up to the studio.
I cautiously opened the door and checked nervously for any flying lasagna.
Fortunately enough, there were none.
I saw the duo talking and rehearsing the lines they had to say on the show.
Then I got to my tech cart and started propping my gadgets up.
Turned on the laptop, checked the connection if it was stable, double checked the bluetooth connection of the camera to the laptop and checked the other wireless devices as well. Went through the remote control program, checked to see if all buttons worked and checked to see if every button had the right sound needed and also did a test light show to make sure that all lights were coordinated.
Everything was in place.
I took the camera from the cart and signalled the girls to get ready.
They took their positions, and then signalled again. "In 5..4..3..2.."
Carly : "I'm Carly!"
Sam : "and I'm not your mother!"
"And this is iCarly!" they shouted while flailing their arms wildly in the air.
Sam pressed a button and cheering was heard from from the background.
"and to start things off, the unveiling of the new weapon." Sam said gesturing toward the table with the lasagna-launcher covered in a veil.
"MY latest invention... The Lasagna-Launcher!" and then tugged on the veil and bowed toward the camera.
Wait.. What! Her invention?
Since when did Pucketts become inventors?
It was always like this. NEVER did I get any credit for the things that I do.
I never wanted the limelight, just some acknowledgement. Even behind the scenes acknowledgement. Like a pat on the back. A phrase like "Good job" or "Great work Freddie."
Instead I was the butt of all jokes.
"Now without further delay, we present to you!" Carly said in a rising voice.
"Messing with Lewbert!" said both of them in unison.
I just shook my head and continued what I should be doing.
Sam pressed a button and the tv swiveled out showing a pre-recorded clip of Sam blasting Lewbert with a full clip of lasagnas.
They laughed hysterically at the sight accompanied by the laughing from the background.
They did a few skits and messed with Gibby.
"Don't forget to throw your vegetables out the window!" Sam said.
"Because that will feed the Hobos" Carly added.
"And that's the show! catch us again next week!." they said waving off in front of the camera.
"Wait." I said. and they stopped.
I switched to the B cam. I swallowed hard and nervously stepped up in front of the camera.
"iCar-" Sam pushed me off cam instantaneously and said "Just be an obedient nub and end the show!"
I got up, brushed my pants off and stayed silent.
I got in front of the cam again and said "iCarly fans... I Fredward Benson will quit iCarly, effective today."
The two just stared at me shocked at what I just said.
as expected.
"And that's the show!" I said and went to the camera and then turned it off.
Carly crossed her arms and frowned.
"Why Freddie?" she asked solemnly.
I saw her face and instantly I felt sadness.
"Nothing." I tried to mask the emotions I felt.
She wasn't going to take that for an answer. I knew.
"I'm going to an exclusive tech school for dorks like me." I said simply.
"I want to know why you're leaving. and I know its not about the school." Carly said as she stared intently toward me.
"What do you want dork? Another hug?" Sam blurted out.
We all know that Sam said that I was important. But everyone pretty much knew that she just said it so that iCarly would still stay. She never really meaned any of it. (Well as far as I knew.) And the wedgie was the proof.
Who would hug someone and simultaneously pull a wedgie?
Ding! Right answer. Sam Puckett.
"Nope" I said while rolling my eyes.
I saw Sam cock her fists and was almost ready to lunge at me, then I said.
"Its just that I want to be in a place where people genuinely need me."
Sam stopped.
"Well... we need you Freddie!" Carly interrupted.
"Yeah right." I said sarcastically and turned to face her.
"Yeah, we do! Right Sam?" Carly turned to look at Sam.
"Were you talking to me? You kinda lost me there Carls." Sam said sarcastically. "I think it was the part where you said I need Freddork over there."
Carly glared at Sam with an eyebrow up.
"Me? Sam Puckett need a dweeb like him? The world is still spinning as I last recall it." Sam said in a very demeaning manner.
Rage was literally consuming me. Instinct was kicking in, and I myself battled for composure but it was just too much. Everything went silent even though I could still see their mouths open for words, they were already arguing but it didn't matter anymore.
"ENOUGH!" I shouted at the top of my lungs. They stopped. I looked at Carly.
"You ONLY need ME for iCARLY, you ONLY need ME for your HOMEWORK, you ONLY need ME when you need a FAVOR..." and then I turned to Sam. "and YOU ONLY NEED ME when you want FOOD or A PUNCHING-BAG!"
Silence filled the room. They only stared at me. No exchange of words. No gestures made. Not even any hint of movement.
I didn't wait for a reply, so I turned and headed out the door.
A pair of hands held me by the arm. "Stay Freddie." Carly whimpered.
"Let the nub go! He'll come running back to us when he notices that nobody wants him!" Sam shouted from the studio.
"See? Stop kidding yourself Carly. I know you don't need me." I paused to look at her. "You only need my attention." Hearing my words, she let my arm go. I shook my head and just shrugged. I went down the stairs and saw Spencer still tweaking his weird looking sculpture. I told him, "Goodbye Spencer." He got up immediately, "Goodbye?, What do you mean goodbye Fr-" I closed the door behind me and instantly got into our apartment and closed the door.
I slumped at one corner hanging my head down.
I was proud of myself, but a part of me protested otherwise. I always never had the guts to talk back to anyone or even hurt anyone.
It wasn't because I was a geek who was wimpy and weak. It's because I have a choice, and I always chose the part to put others first before myself, and I thank my mom for raising my the way I am right now.
But this time, it's personal. I'm choosing myself first before anyone else.
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