The Greatest Secret

Disclaimer: Nope, don't own iCarly

A/N: This story details what it would be like if Sam and Freddie were secretly together during the series. Read it, I'm sure you'll enjoy it.

Chapter 43 (Returning Home)

The week went by pretty quickly, but there were a lot of memories that the group shared. There was the time they pushed Lisa into the water, and then the time when Lisa got revenge by burning the hotdogs for lunch. Sam and Valerie later made comments about how the burnt and shriveled hotdogs might match their boyfriends, both Freddie and Jonah were pale for the rest of that day.

There had been several times where both couples had to watch what they were doing, since they were free from civilization, they were at risk for going too far. Sam even had a talk with Lisa about it, but it ended up being just fine, as she explained it to be hormones. Sam had to admit, on the day of the anniversary, she and Freddie both felt like they were about to take it too far while on the boat. Lisa had to explain that sometimes things just got heated to that point, and they just needed to know when to stop.

Now as the week ended, it was already time to go home, and of course, none of them really wanted to. Thankfully, Colonel Morgan said that Robert last heard from Tyrone that he was in Africa. That meant Sam and Freddie could return on the same plane, especially since they had their best friends with them. No one would suspect them of being together, but then, nobody they knew was going to see them. All they had to do was rest up and get back home.

The flight home was pretty relaxing, the two couples pretty much sat and cuddled close to each other for most of the ride. Of course, they did change up their seating every now and then. At some parts, the girls sat together and the boys sat together, then sometimes someone would sit with Lisa. They joked and had fun for most of the trip back, but at some parts they were sad because the freedom would have to die down. Sam and Freddie would have to go back to pretending to hate each other and act as though they were not two couples very much in love with one another.

With just thirty minutes left to go on the plane ride, Jonah, Valerie, and Lisa disappeared. Sam and Freddie shrugged it off and gazed out the window, figuring their friends were probably off talking about something privately. "We're so high up," Sam said as she placed her hand on the window and looked downward. "The clouds look so beautiful up here. I don't think I've ever felt so comfortable flying on a plane as I do now." Freddie smiled and rubbed Sam's back.

"Yeah, it's pretty good up here. We've got thirty minutes of freedom left," Freddie said in a quiet voice. "Let's try not to think of it as such, though." Sam gave a nod and rested her head on his shoulder, he was always so warm and comfortable. Freddie lifted his hand and ran it through Sam's hair, he didn't want to return to Seattle. He didn't want to go back to where there was a girl that didn't like his mother's culture but still had a crush on him, back to where there was someone trying to tear Sam away from him. Except, there was no choice, he had to go back.

"Hey guys!" Valerie called out from behind. Sam and Freddie turned to see the other three smiling at them. Valerie stood in the middle and was holding a wrapped up gift. "We have something for you. We put this together during the week and hope you enjoy it." Freddie placed his hand on Sam's back as they walked toward their friends. Sam smiled as she took the present from Valerie's hands. Sam sat on the side edge of one of the planes while Freddie stood next to her. "Well, what are you waiting for? Open it!"

"I am, I am," Sam said with a small chuckle. She tore the wrapping paper off and gasped when she saw what looked like a photo album. On the cover was a picture of Sam and Freddie holding hands and gazing into each other's eyes. It was the largest picture. Above them was a smaller picture with Valerie giving a sweet smile, below them was Jonah making a goofy face, on the left was Lisa standing at the edge of a cliff and looking off. To the right was a picture of the entire group together. On the top of the album was the word "Precious" and the bottom had the word "Memories."

Sam opened the album and slowly flipped through the pages, seeing various activities that the group did. Most of the pictures were of Sam and Freddie, but that was because Valerie wanted them to be. On one of the pages, Sam gasped and Freddie gave a slight laugh, it was a picture of Sam and Freddie making out on the boat. "You guys took a picture of that?" Sam looked up at her friends and smiled at them.

"Of course we did, we wanted to capture every moment that we could get." Sam had a tear running from her eye, this was a very special gift, and she didn't know how to thank them.

"You shouldn't have!" Freddie took the book and Sam quickly stood up and gave Valerie a hug. "Thank you so much." The album looked perfect, better than anyone thought it was going to be. "I love you guys so much!" Freddie chuckled as Sam moved to hug Jonah and then shifted and gave Lisa a hug. "You guys are the greatest friends in the entire world." Valerie blushed and Jonah gave a sheepish chuckle, they didn't know what to say.

"Sam, I think you're embarrassing them," Freddie said while handing Lisa the album to hold. He knew she would have to take the album home with her because they couldn't risk someone they knew looking at it. He looked at Jonah and Valerie and gave them a small smile. "I have to agree with Sam, though. I don't think we ever believed that we could have a couple of friends as good to us as you are. In fact, when the day of our wedding comes, we may have already decided who our best man and matron of honor will be." Freddie smirked and draped his arm around Jonah's shoulders. The statement caused their friends to blush more.

"Well, that's if we're still friends then," Jonah said in a quiet voice. Of course, that was a tough question, because they all thought they'd always be together. Yet, they each wondered about their future and what might happen. Freddie raised his eyebrow and Sam glanced over. "I mean, you'll get married when you're twenty. Who knows where we'll be and who knows who will be your friends then."

"Jonah, you and Valerie have been trusted with keeping the greatest secret ever," Sam said in a careful tone of voice. It was as though she were trying to choose her words. "You haven't ever told anyone, and that's great. You've also been the most accepting. With friends like you, Freddie and I will never want to lose touch with you. Even if we're miles apart, we're going to be sure to find a way to still talk to you guys. We love you guys, you know that." Jonah chuckled and Valerie gave a teary smile as she hugged Sam.

"Yeah, we'll always be friends," Freddie said as he patted Jonah on the back. "We may have a few scuffles every now and then, but I believe we are all in this together." Valerie nodded and the group gave each other a hug. Lisa smiled at them and glanced at her watch, the plane should be getting ready to land by now.

"Hey guys, I think it'd be a good idea to sit now," Lisa stated while glancing over. "The plane is probably going to land pretty soon." The teens nodded and each moved to their chairs. They all relaxed and waited as the plane started to land.

"So what do we do when we get back home?" Sam asked while resting her head onto Freddie's shoulder. She knew finals were coming up, then Freddie would have to go to a military camp with Colonel Morgan. Emily wanted him to go to this camp because she believed that it would help in some areas of life. There was also the particular belief that separation from each other for a time being would be a good thing. Not only that, but Carly could potentially lose her crush that she had on Freddie. "I'm glad we're not going to worry about Tyrone for a while…then you go to a military camp, what do you think will happen then?"

"I come back even cooler," Freddie said while smirking. "This camp will be fun. Maybe I'll even talk Mr. Shay, that's Carly's dad, into accepting our culture. Of course, even if I do that, he still won't ever be allowed to know that we're together. We don't want to risk Tyrone learning about us." Sam gave a brief nod and closed her eyes, "I'm not sure why I'm going to the military camp with Colonel Morgan, but whatever."

"It'll be fun. I think they want you to join the military later on." Freddie raised his eyebrow and placed his arm around Sam's waist.

"Would you want that? I mean, being married to a soldier…what if I was to get drafted into a war?"

"You'd be my heroic soldier, and I think you'd be very brave to fight for the country." Freddie smiled and kissed Sam's forehead.

"Yeah, well that's what this camp is about. It's supposed to give me some idea about what the military is like. If I like it, I'll probably enlist after college."

"I'll be the wife of a military man, I'll be so proud." Jonah and Valerie glanced over at their friends and smiled, they wished they could take one more photo and put it in the album. Soon the plane came to a stop and the group had to get ready to leave, Lisa would be taking Sam to her place while Emily took Freddie home. It was just in case there was anyone there to see them. After they did that, Sam was then going to walk home and the two would go ahead and greet Carly. It would be the same basic greeting, Sam would greet Carly in the hall first, and then Freddie would step out of the door.

-NEW SCENE-

Sam knocked on Carly's door and smiled when her friend opened it. "Hey Carly, how's it going?" Sam asked.

"Sam! I haven't seen you in a week!" Carly said while giving her a big hug. "I've missed you!"

"I've missed you too!" It wasn't a lie, Sam did think about Carly while on the trip, but most of it was really just brief thoughts while she had fun with Freddie and her other friends.

"Feels good to see you, at least I don't have to see the dork's ugly mug." As if on cue, Freddie stepped out of his apartment and smirked. Sam groaned and Carly gave him a smile.

"Hey Carly, Sam," Freddie said while stepping next to the girls.

"Oh, when did you get back, dork? I was hoping your mommy would keep you away from here, but it seems that was a hope that went unattained." Freddie gave a scowl and Sam smirked at him.

"Oh yeah, you think so? Well not seeing you for a week was just perfect!"

"I'm glad I didn't have to spend a week anywhere near you! In fact, my relatives were more fun than you were, and they're all in jail! What was that? They're more fun than your dorky little friends? Well I've got something on you then." Carly sighed and rubbed her forehead.

"You two are away from each other for one week and you automatically start fighting when you get back, why?" Carly asked as she crossed her arms and narrowed her eyes. "Why can't you be friends, it makes things a lot easier!" Sam and Freddie glanced at her and raised their eyebrows in response.

"Yeah, it makes it easier so you don't have to feel guilty for liking someone that I 'hate' so to speak…" Sam glanced down and Freddie looked at her, he could see she was feeling bad about something, but he wasn't sure what.

"Are you okay, Sam?" Carly was concerned for her friend, but Sam wasn't going to tell her what was on her mind. She looked to Carly and smiled.

"Yeah, I'm just fine! Let's go inside!" Carly nodded and the three moved inside the apartment. They saw a white sheet covering something and wondered what it was.

"That wasn't there just a few minutes ago…Spencer must have moved it there." Carly tapped her fingers on her leg and made a small hum sound. "What is that?"

"It looks like a white sheet," Freddie said simply. Carly and Sam gave him a look and he shrugged.

"I want to know what's under the sheet." Sam nodded and glanced over at Freddie with a smirk.

"I want to know what's between your ears, because it sure isn't brain." Freddie scowled slightly and Sam gave a triumphant look. Carly sighed at her friends and started to walk toward the object.

"Come on, help me get this sheet off," Carly stated. Spencer quickly jumped out of a room and screamed.

"No!" Spencer exclaimed. The three jumped in fright and stared at him with wide eyes, it was like he was expecting them. "Did I startle you?"

"Yeah, you did," Freddie said quickly.

"Sorry." Spencer sighed and walked toward the object. "It's just that what is under here is a surprise. It's to make up for Carly's birthday."

"I thought you got her some lava lamp?"

"Yeah, but it exploded," Carly said while slowly shaking her head.

"It didn't explode," Spencer stated in protest. "It just caught on fire…"

"And then exploded…" Spencer blinked and paused for a minute, pondering the words. He gave a sigh of defeat and nodded.

"Yeah, it exploded." Freddie coughed a chuckle and Sam raised her eyebrow. "Well anyway, you know how you wanted me to build a sculpture for the studio?" The group nodded and Spencer stepped behind his gift. "You know the old car you got up there? Well back up!" Spencer tore the sheet off of the object and revealed car seats with what looked like sirens. The group gave gasps of approval and Spencer smirked.

"You did this?"

"Heck yeah, I went to the old junkyard, I have an account there…" Freddie and Sam blinked and glanced at each other for a second, that wasn't a surprise. "Well, I found an old ford and took these seats. I then attached these little cup holders and installed police lights." Spencer grinned and pointed to the items he was talking about. "Its art…you can sit upon!"

"Well may we sit upon it?" Freddie asked.

"I'd be sad if you didn't." The trio sat on the seat, Carly was on the right and Sam made sure to sit in the middle. Secretly, Freddie took her hand in his and smirked, causing her to have to distract herself so she didn't blush. Why Freddie had to do things to her to make her blush while around others, she didn't know. What she did know was he pretty much enjoyed the thrill it gave, and she did too. "Okay, now let me turn it on!" Spencer rushed to the back and turned on the sirens, then moved to the side. "Now if you hit that button there, you'll hear a real car horn."

"Oh cool," Carly said while smiling. She pressed the button and flames erupted from the red siren. The group looked at it and quickly got up from the seat, staring at the flames in shock. Carly sighed and slowly shook her head. Freddie looked over at Sam to see if she was okay, she raised his eyebrows and stared at him, as if to say that she was not surprised to see flames erupt. Spencer had a thing with fire, it seemed that fire always erupted whenever he was near. "Electrical wiring just isn't your thing."

"No it is not." The group sighed and Spencer made his way to the fire extinguisher, he'd have to fix the problem before putting the car seats in the studio.

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