The Greatest Secret Chapter 188: Cheater, Cheater, an icarly fanfic

The Greatest Secret

Disclaimer: Nope, don't own iCarly

A/N: The chapters with the band during the Battle of the Bands will be different in a way. The story of the chapter will go, but the song that the band would play/sing later that day will be in the chapter, for instance this song is "Cry" by Rihanna. It would be performed by Carly Shay on the piano while the others, including Freddie, do not sing.

Chapter 188 (Cheater, Cheater)

Freddie was the first to enter into the large school. The sound of chatter and music serenaded his ears. Classes really had not begun yet, so most people here were either musicians for registration or people following the said musicians. He paused and looked around, raising his eyebrow as the others walked in behind him."Which way is the auditorium?" Sam brushed past him and caught her breath, she couldn't believe how huge the place was. If they didn't get lost or swallowed up by the hallways, then maybe they'd be fine.

"I don't know, it might help to get some directions." As she eyed the lockers, she saw a man who resembled their teacher, Mr. Henning. He was a teacher at ridgeway that was obsessed with nature, most called him a hippie. He had these retreats that he called the root and berry retreats, Carly went on one once, but she herself hadn't gone. "Maybe that guy knows something. He looks a little like Mr. Henning, don't you think?" The man was wearing a brown jacket and scarf, as well as some hippie-style clothing. He was bald, with just a frame of messy brown hair. To top it off, he was drinking from a coconut.

"More like a mad scientist." She chuckled lightly and watched Freddie hurry over to the man. As they talked, Sam moved over to Carly. She was waiting for a good time to tell Carly about Tori, but hadn't had the moment. So, it was now or never. Carly looked at her with a smile, but upon seeing Sam's frown, she instantly frowned and grew worried.

"Okay Carly, I need to tell you this. You know that guy…Steven?" Griffin looked over and Carly nodded her head, swallowing carefully. "Well one of the band we'll be competing against, I think they come to this school, but…he's dating the band singer, Tori Vega. You know that, but I want you to know that she'll be here…" She winced when Carly started to pale. Her friend quickly shrugged it off and cleared her throat.

I'm not the type to get my heart broken
I'm not the type to get upset and cry
'cause I never leave my heart open
Never hurts me to say goodbye
Relationships don't get deep to me
Never got the whole in love thing
And someone can say they love me truly
But at the time it didn't mean a thing

"I'm fine with that. You know how I feel there…" She did know how Carly felt about it. She once told Sam that if she were to find Tori, she would tell her about Steven. "So Tori's going to be a part of this, huh?"

"Yeah." Sam stepped next to Carly and closed her eyes. She listened for her friend to draw a breath and opened her eyes as she spoke her thoughts.

"Do you think it would be wrong to talk to her? To tell her about Steven…I mean, sure, she might not believe us…" She wasn't too sure if it was a good idea or not. Assuming by now, what's past would be past. However, what were the chances of the man being faithful? Was it their place to tell Tori the past? "I mean I…I brought that form with me."

"Form? What form…" She froze and thought on the question, cringing as she remembered Carly talking to her about the doctor's statement and results. The form had everything listed from the alleged conception date to the miscarriage date, all on a legal unchanged document. "Oh god Carly, why would you want to do that?" She pulled Carly to the side, out of earshot of the others for a brisk moment. She was worried enough about the girl's mental state, but now she was really starting to worry! "Seriously, what's the point of bringing something along that's only going to serve as a reminder and torture you?"

"I want to show it to Steven. I want to see him suffer the same pain I suffered." Carly reached into her purse and pulled out the form, folded in half. She unfolded it and glanced down, seeing Steven's name in full glory. Sam felt a pain in her heart and put her hand onto Carly's arm.

My mind is gone, I'm spinning round
And deep inside, my tears I'll drown
I'm losing grip, what's happening
I stray from love, this is how I feel
This time was different
Felt like, I was just a victim
And it cut me like a knife
When you walked out of my life
Now I'm, in this condition
And I've, got all the symptoms
Of a girl with a broken heart
But no matter what you'll never see me cry

"I know it hurts, but you have to move on. He will get what he deserves. You have to believe me. Also, this girl Tori Vega, she might find out soon enough."

"Find out what?" The two froze and lifted their eyes. Glancing around, they saw that Freddie, Dan and the others were already on their way to the auditorium. The girl's voice came from behind them, so they turned to see who it was. There were two girls, both brunette, one with a purple stripe in her hair and black nails. She was wearing a black shirt with black jeans that had a chain going from one of the belt holders to the pocket. The other girl was dressed in a brown tank top with blue jeans and didn't have any hair dye. It was the normal looking girl that spoke.

"Yeah, and what's this thing got to do with Steven?" The girl with the purple streak grabbed the sheet of paper from Carly, stunning her. She lifted her eyebrows as Carly shrieked and grabbed the paper away. The girl licked her lips slowly and looked to the other girl. "Hey Tori, weren't you dating Steven like a year ago?" Sam's eyes widened and her heart began pounding. If that was the same Tori that they were just talking about, then they were in trouble. The last thing they wanted to do was start something.

"Yeah, we started dating last year…Jade, didn't Beck ever tell you it's rude to snatch something from someone else?"

"Yeah, but at least I know my boyfriend didn't leave another girl pregnant…"

"What?" Carly moaned and started to fall over. Sam quickly grabbed her and tried to bring her back to a conscious state. She was irritated at this girl, Jade. She just did what was one of the last things she hoped for to happen. "What are you talking about? Steven would never leave another girl pregnant, especially not when he's dating me…right?" Carly whined briefly and straightened herself, trying hard to be strong.

"W-When did you two start dating?" Tori looked to Carly with a sorrowful look. "I dated Steven Carson in the start of May, 2010." Right then, Tori's face started to turn white as a sheet. Her hand moved to her stomach as Carly continued on, her voice shaking with every word. "We…had sex and…what your friend just saw was the results of my pregnancy and…miscarriage." She closed her eyes and a tear fell down her cheek. Sam heard Tori choke and watched her bring her hand to her mouth.

Did it happen when we first kissed?
'cause it's hurting me to let it go
Maybe 'cause we spent so much time
And I know that it's no more
I should've never let you hold me baby
Maybe why I'm sad to see us apart
I didn't give to you on purpose
Can't figure out how you stole my heart

"There's no way you could know my boyfriend's last name, you don't know me, so why would you lie? You wouldn't…but can I…can I see that? Is it okay?" She pointed to the paper, her hand beginning to tremble. Carly nodded her head and handed her the paper. Sam's eyes glazed over and her hands closed. Watching the realization on Tori's face was like watching a wounded animal crying out its last breath. The pain was almost unbearable. "I can't…I can't believe it, that Steven would…Does he know?"

"No." Carly looked away for a moment and wiped her eyes. "He left me the morning after we…did that…he never even said goodbye. I found something of his that referred to you as his girlfriend, and at that point, I figured I must have been played." Judging by their expressions, Sam could tell both Jade and Tori wanted to rip Steven apart, though Tori's expression was more pained while Jade's was more angered. "I honestly wasn't sure if I should even tell you…I mean, I…"

"It's okay, I would want to know this. I'm sorry that you went through that. Anyway, I guess you know my name…This is my friend, Jade." Jade waved briskly and Carly smiled at her. "I watched iCarly back when it was still on, I think you guys were awesome. Are you registering in the battle of the bands?"

"Yeah, I'm the pianist. Freddie's off registering. He was talking to this odd looking guy-"

"Oh, Mr. Sikowitz? Hairy and walks around with a coconut?" Carly nodded and Sam laughed while the girls simply smiled. "Yeah, he's a great teacher. He's kind of crazy, but he does know what he's talking about when he teaches. Anyway, I think we should have a talk with Steven…He needs to know what he did was wrong…"

"I don't really want to see him." Sam watched her friend's eyes fall. She pressed her lips together and stepped forward in confidence, she knew Carly had to face her fears now, before the battle of the bands. The same was said for Tori, who was probably going to be dealing with the prospect of her boyfriend cheating on her. The girls looked to Sam as she placed her hands upon their shoulders and met their eyes.

"Look guys, I know this is going to be hard on both of you, but you have to face this or else both of you might choke in the performances." They raised their eyebrows and Jade gave a quick nod.

"I say we string him up, hang him by his legs from the rafters in the auditorium." Tori gasped and quickly turned to Jade.

"Jade! That's mean! That could hurt someone…"

"What? Sinjin enjoys it all up there all the time." She grinned innocently and Tori shook her head once more. "Either way, Carly's friend is right, you deserve to figure out what's going on and Carly needs that closure." Carly closed her hands up and Tori swallowed, it seemed she was swallowing down her pride. Sam closed her eyes and breathed out slowly.

"Tori, you might be afraid of what you find out, Carly…you might break down just seeing the asshole, but both of you need to focus for this week. Do you think either of you can focus with Steven in the back of your mind like this? Just the fact that you brought that form with you, Carly, shows that you need this closure more than anything, because you're obsessing about him."

"I am not!"

"Do I need to point out the form again?" She pointed at the form and Carly's heart sank. She lowered her arms and felt her throat clench as she tried to speak. Turning away, she tried to keep her eyes from tearing up. "I know you hate him, I know you feel he turned your life into a living hell, but you have to face him…"

"I know that…"

"I don't want the band to do badly, I don't want anyone in there to have any problems, I know the manager doesn't. Freddie doesn't either, so it's important…you need to let Steven go. Do you think you can do that?" Carly sniffed and moved her eyes to the side, everyone was looking at her, waiting for her answer. Could she truly let Steven go? Could she find closure? She was with Griffin now, but she still thought about that baby that died inside of her. The baby she never got to see alive. It hurt more than anything to have to go through that alone. She thought for sure, if Steven had been true, maybe he would have been around. Now she had Griffin, who would be there for her. He loved her, he wanted to be with her, and no one else. For her to obsess over some ex boyfriend, it had to hurt him. She didn't want to hurt him at all. They couldn't have that kind of baggage.

How did I get here with you, I'll never know?
I never meant to let it get so, personal
And after all I tried to do, to stay away from loving you
I'm broken heart and I can't let you know
And I won't let it show
You won't see me cry

"I…understand. I don't want to cause anyone any pain, so okay. I don't know what good this is going to do-"

"It'll help you move on." Sam smiled at her friend with pride and turned her head to a passing student. "Hey kid, have you seen Steven Carson anywhere?" The kid stopped and looked over, wincing when he spotted Tori. Sam's eyebrow rose and Tori eyed the student suspiciously. He chuckled nervously and stepped back, shaking his head.

"I don't know, haven't seen him at all." Sam frowned and started to respond, but it was Jade who acted first. The girl leapt forward, grabbing the kid by the collar, and pushing him against the locker.

"You're lying! Why are you lying? Where's Steven, what is he to you?"

"I-I just don't want to upset Tori." Tori's eyes started to widen and Carly gasped, sensing where this was headed. Sam seethed and Jade's eyes narrowed.

"Too late. Where's Steven? Tell me, I let you go. Don't tell me, you don't want to know what I'll do to you."

"I understand! He's in his homeroom class and well…"

This time was different
Felt like, I was just a victim
And it cut me like a knife
When you walked out of my life
Now I'm, in this condition
And I've, got all the symptoms
Of a girl with a broken heart
But no matter what you'll never see me cry

Minutes later, the group barged into Steven's homeroom to find him passionately making out with a blonde haired cheerleader. Tori gasped and screamed at him while Carly simply glared at him in disgust, wondering how the hell she was ever tied to this guy. Steven looked up and leapt off the desk he was on. "Tori! This isn't what it looks like!"

"Oh so it doesn't look like you were on top of that girl, making out with her?" Steven chuckled nervously as Sam and Jade growled menacingly. Never before had Sam been this angered for a friend, she wanted to pound this asshole's face in. "I can't believe you, Steven! You're a liar and a cheat!"

"It was just one, wait a minute…" He turned his gaze to Carly and gasped in surprise. "Carly? Carly, is that really you?" Carly's glare snapped to him and she quickly stepped closer to him.

"Yeah it's me! I'm the girl you fucked in Seattle while dating Tori, the girl you left behind, pregnant!" His eyebrows rose in shock and the color began to drain from his face as she took the form from her pocket. "I miscarried Steven, I miscarried."

"Oh my god…"

"I see you haven't changed any." She looked past him at the embarrassed and red-faced girl sitting on the desk with her legs crossed. "Oh and by the way girl, he's probably going to cheat on you too." She groaned and threw her hands up in the air. "I can't believe I wasted time on your ass!"

"Come on Carly, don't be like that…" Tori cleared her throat and crossed her arms. Both girls were very tearful. "I just-"

"Hey asshole, don't forget about me. You know what?" She reached into her purse and pulled out a small bracelet, then threw it at his face. He screamed and blocked his face before realizing what the item was. "You can keep that, we're through!"

"Come on girls, you won't find anyone better than I was." Tori rolled her eyes and Carly huffed, then responded with a bitter tone.

"I already have found someone, and he's ten times better than you could ever hope to be." His lips fell and Tori applauded the statement.

"Yeah, and same goes for me, asshole. Sam, Jade, feel free to do whatever you want to him." Sam and Jade looked at the pale ex boyfriend with grins growing upon their faces. They were more than willing to give this man hell.

Carly and Tori walked outside and listened as Sam and Jade gave Steven quite the mouthful. Both girls started to sob as their chests ached from their tearing heart. They embraced each other in a comforting hug and held that pose. It was all over, they wouldn't let him get the better of them. Now, they could focus fully on their bands.

The battle would not start until the next day, which was the eighth, and the Imperial Fireballs had until then to practice the song that Carly wanted to do. Cry, by Rhianna won the first round on the 8th of January.

Steven is an ass.