Here is chapter 15. Merry Christmas people!


Chapter 15

The chopper's blades overhead whirred with a loud noise. Jed was talking to the pilot while John was busy texting Theo for updates on the situation. John was always the systematic and silent type.

I stared blankly outside the window. Clear blue skies, fluffy clouds and nothing but a sea of blue.

It was all tranquil but my mind was a mess of thoughts,

How would I explain to my mom? How would she put up with it? What should I do with Carly and Sam? Should I show or not? If not, what would I do? How about school?

How bout iCarly?

I was so deep into my thoughts that I didn't even notice Jed waving his hand in front of my face.

Then Jed tapped my arm.

"Are you back on Earth?" Jed asked mockingly.

I nodded.

"You were up in orbit for a long time Freddie, anythin' up?" Jed asked again.

"Nothing much..." I mumbled and proceeded looking out the window into the blue sea.

I slumped back on my seat as thoughts whirred through my head like the buzzing blades of the chopper.

What do I do?

The question keeps repeating itself.

I was snapped back to reality with a pair of fingers snapping at my face.

"Hey Armstrong!" Jed shouted at my face for who knows how many times already.

I shook my head.

"Took you long enough! We're at the airport!" Jed said and turned for the bags.

Quickly collecting my wits, I quickly got out and made way toward the exit.

Jed and John took my bags and headed out for the black TVR Sagaris that was sitting on the parking lot.

I looked at Jed.

"Why am I not suprised?"

Jed let off a hearty laugh.

John quietly lugged the rest of the luggage at the back.

"Heads up!" Jed shouted and threw something shiny in the air.

I catched it and they were keys.

"I get to drive?" I asked excitedly.

"Nope, the car is yours." Jed replied.

"What! What do you mean its mine!" I asked confused at his earlier statement.

"Yep, Theo made a lot from the job that you did and this is just a token of his appreciation." Jed said smirking and John nodding in approval.

"My own car... But I don't have a license yet." I said with a shrug.

"We already took care of that for ya." Jed said and John handed me a card which was my licencse.

"Is this real?" I asked.

Jed laughed again.

"Of course it's real! Your mom was the one that vouced for you." Jed said.

Mom did this for me? What's going on?

"Enjoy your ride man!" Jed said and sprinted off to their Mercedes.

I looked back at the mean machine that was in front of me. It was lowered almost inches from the floor. A sports car with a really mean look. Big tires and a beautiful body with a UHS logo on the side. The paint was custom made, black with flame stripes on the side.

I hopped in excitedly and put the key in and turned it for ignition.

It roared with every step of the gas pedal.

It was equipped with an muffler, intercooler and a turbo system, I popped the hood and it was also equipped with headers and racing filters. Top notch stuff, unfortunately no NOS.

I laughed to myself, this aint a game.

I heard a car pull up front, John was waving and sped off.

I followed in convoy with them.

Nothing much has changed. Gallini's were still Gallini's. The Groovie Smoothie was still intact and everything was exactly the same way I left it.

I smiled and was almost caught up in nostalgia.

Bushwell was already in sight and I honked at Jed and John which pulled over immediately to the curb.

Jed and John got out and walked over to my car.

"John I need you to park this car at the basement parking, Jed take my stuff up to our apartment, I can't afford to be seen so I'll take another route."

Jed and John nodded, John took my keys and sped off.

Before John took off I managed to get my black hoodie from my luggage and put it on.

I put on my hoodie and took a quick scan for anyone familiar. The coast was clear and I made way to the alley beside the Groovie Smoothie.

I got up to the fire escape and climbed to the rooftop.

I peered at the sight of Seattle. The same old buildings hovered above the city streets.

It wasn't the same sight for me. A normal person would notice the general things. But for me, I saw roads that no ordinary person can pass.

My mind quickly mapped a route to Bushwell as I quickly ran toward the edge of the building. Jumping from building to building, vaulting through handrails and climbing walls, I made it to Bushwell's 4th floor. If memory serves me correct I should be in the side Carly's apartment is 4 floors above me to be exact.

I ran to the eight floor checking now and then for anyone in the corridors.

I knew for a fact that Carly's apartment was on the southeast corner, so I had to jump across the window sills to get there.

There was an inaccessible ledge outside their apartment window which had airconditioning units and exhaust pipes lining the ledge.

I jumped for it reaching for the ledge, got up and stayed down on a low profile.

I peered through the dirty window panes that concealed their living room.

I scanned quickly through the room and the couch caught my eye instantly. The television was on and it was showing a very familiar show.

Girly Cow.

I readjusted my sights on the couch, I saw a familiar blonde and brunette.
They were talking but it seemed so monotonous and blank.

Sam was lazing around, her right leg over the couch and the other sprawled out. Her head was on the arm rest and was looking at Carly the whole time.

Carly, on the other hand was looking blankly at the tv screen whilst conversing with Sam.

I tried listening in to their conversation, but Carly suddenly jumped off from the couch and ran to the door.

Then Carly shrieked. "FREDDIE'S BACK!"

Spencer got out from his room with just a shirt, boxers and his light up socks.

Sam didn't even bat an eyelash, didn't even flinch.

I saw Carly and Spencer zoom outside their apartment. Moments later, they returned with long faces.

Sam looked up and I saw a very deep sad emotion wash over her face.

I looked again and studied her face, she was frowning and was sort of depressed. Saw WAS sad.

I didn't know if I should be happy or not.

One thing was for sure. Somewhere inside her twisted brain, she cared for me, or mabye I thought she did.

Seeing Carly go back, means that the twins have already reached the apartment. I slowly got back to the fire place and went to the fire escape at my room. The window was open since I instructed Jed to open it. I snuck inside and saw mom sitting at the edge of my bed.

"Fredward!" mom almost shouted.

I quickly slid to my mom's back and covered her mouth.

"MMmmmhPphph"

I put a finger to my mouth. and whispered, "I don't want anyone to know I'm back yet."

My mom nodded in silence and hugged me instead.

I reluctantly hugged back.

"You're almost a man now Fredward."

"Almost." I quickly replied and let a loose chuckle out.

"My, my, you've gotten... bulkier." Mom said as she examined me.

"And what's with the mop-top?" she asked.

"I trained a lot mom, and the hair is a cover-up."

"And I did not forget to study."
I quickly added before she could ask again.

She just smiled.

"I'm just glad my baby's back."

"Thanks mom."

I sat down beside her and put an arm around her shoulder.

We talked about what I did when I was away (leaving some of the parts off so that I wouldn't lie).

"I'd love to hear the rest of your story Freddiebear, but I have to go to work." mom said and kissed me on the cheek.

My mom had to leave for her shift that day and would return tomorrow morning.

Her shifts are all erratical now. The Christmas season is just around the corner and a lot of people are already on vacation leave so she had to work double shifts.

She left around 3PM and promised would be back by 9AM.

I unpacked my stuff and started to sort out my stuff. I took my old clothes and neatly arranged them at the back of the closet.

I then hung my new apparel in place of the old ones. I took out my shoes and placed them underneath.

I put my hands in my pockets.

I felt my car keys. I forgot to tell mom that I have a car now.

I just shrugged. I'll tell her when she comes back tomorrow.

I placed my keys beside my bedside lamp.

I slumped at the comfort of my own bed.

I had to think things through.

So I spent the whole night thinking of a plan for tomorrow.

But nothing good came of it, so I just got stuck with "anything goes." Meaning I'd just have to build up on what happens tomorrow.

I tried sleeping but Sam's face keeps on popping up in my head with the troubled look she had this afternoon.

I got up and went out the fire escape through my window.

The air was colder in Seattle so I had to put on a sweater to shield myself from the icy breath the winter season gave.

For some reason I wanted to know what she's doing right now. I knew Carly was sad but the thought of Sam being sad because of me threw logic out the window.

I had to find her.

I got back inside and put a hoodie on. This hoodie was different from the one I'd always wear. This one was thicker and the hood itself had a frame so that even the wind would blow the hoodie would still stay on.

I got back outside and made my way over to the ledge outside Carly's apartment.

I checked my watch and it showed 10 minutes to twelve.

The light was still on so I had no problem checking the inside of the apartment.

There was no sign of anyone.

There were no shows being watched, no bustling in the kitchen nor was there someone looking up something on zaplook.

I scaled the wall to get a look inside the studio.

I looked all over and saw a person sleeping in one of the bean bags.

I shifted positions to get a better look.

It was Carly.

I looked around some more and saw that Sam was not around.

I finally gave up the search and returned home.

I jumped back onto my bed and placed my hands to my head.

She is messing with my head!

Why am I so interested in the first place?

One logical explanation? It was all illogical.

It just didn't make sense.

I guess Sam caring was more of a puzzle to me than a complex equation. I can never ever figure out what went on inside her blonde head. Always kept me guessing.

I knew I couldn't dismiss this. So I just slapped another thought in its place in an attempt to distract myself.

Tomorrow.

The day of reckoning.


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