The Complicated Relationship

Chapter 3

"So, I think a cool segment for the show this week would be Sam beating up a dummy of Griffin." Carly says as she gets her keys from her backpack.

"Wow, you're really mad about this whole Griffin thing." Freddie says.

"Well of course I'm mad!" Carly yells.

"A hot guy wants you to be his girlfriend. That's just so upsetting." I say mocking Carly.

"Well it is!" She then pushes the door open. "I mean wouldn't you be mad if one of your exes ask you to get back together with them?" I quickly glance over at Freddie and he glances over at me. 

"Nooo!" we both say in unison.

"Really?" Carly says. "What about if it was Jonah?" she then points to me. "Or if it was Valerie?" she then looks at Freddie. 

"Well, maybe I would be mad if it was Jonah." I say.

"See?" Carly says.

"But only because he was about to cheat on me." Carly then crosses her arms, like she always does when she's losing a fight.

"Freddie your opinion?" she says. Her voice like a helpless little girls. She then bats her eyelashes. I roll my eyes. 

'It's not gonna work Carly.' I think to myself. 'He's not in love with you anymore.'

"Well, I would be kinda flattered if Valerie wanted me back." he says.

"What?" Carly says.

"What?" I say trying not to let my jealousy show.

"I wouldn't get back with her though," Freddie says turning to me. "She was just using me. But if she wanted to get back with me because she actually liked me, I would be flattered."

"See Carly?" I say. "Your over reacting about this. Besides Griffin was a good boyfriend. The only reason you broke up with him is because of his peewee baby collection."

"Look, I am not over reacting!"

"Fine, whatever you say." 

"Come on girls let's go up in the studio." Freddie then begins the climb up the stairs to the iCarly studio and we follow. Once we get to the studio I grab a been bag chair and sit down. Freddie grabs one as well and pulls it over by me.

"So, what should we do for the next iCarly?" he asks.

"I have an idea!" I say. "Why don't we-" 

"If it has anything to do with me getting hurt the answer is no." He interrupts. I then begin to pout my lips and scrunch up my eyebrows. "You don't scare me, Sam." he says trying to sound tough, but deep down I know he's scared. I guess it's a girlfriend thing.

"Well then," I say. "Now that my first idea is trashed." I give Freddie a look that could kill. "My second one is that we bring Baggles back." 

"That's a great idea!" Carly yells. "Everyone loved when Baggles was on the show! Why not bring him on again!" 

"That's a pretty good idea," Freddie says as he takes his phone pocket. 

"What are you doing?" Carly asks. "We are in the middle of a brainstorming session."

"Relax I'm just checking the time," He then looks down at his phone. "Crap! It's almost 5. I'm sorry Carly, but I have to go. Me and my mom have this very important thing we have to go to." He then kicks the bean bag out of the way and rushes to the door. "See you guys later." he calls.

"Can you believe him?" Carly says once the door closes. "Leaving when a brainstorm session has barely begun."

"No, I really can't." I say my leg twitching. Carly groans and then collapses on the bean bag that Freddie was using. We sit in silence. It's finally broken when my phone begins to buzz. I remove it from my pocket and look down at it. 

'Come down now.' Freddie's text says.

'On my way.' I respond back. I then begin to get up from my chair and head for the door.

"Where are you going?" Carly ask getting up with a start.

"Sorry I have to go," I say. "I have to help my mom prepare for Melanie coming into town." I lie.

"Ohh ok. Well, have fun."

"No promises." I then open the door and run down the stairs. I then take the the elevator that is in the Shays apartment. Once I get down to the lobby I run and leap into Freddie's arms. I then put my hands on his face and pull him into a kiss. 

"I've missed you all day." I say pulling away.

"Me too," he says. "You don't know how many times I just wanted to kiss you instead of argue." He then begins to walk out of the building with me in his arms. I rest my head on his shoulders. 

"So where are you taking me?" I ask curiosity welling inside me.

"You'll just find out when we get there." he says slipping me into his car. He then kiss me on the check and goes around to the other side. He then begins to drive.