Author's Note: Ok people sorry for the long wait to update. I'm a terrible procrastinator. I still got homework to catch up on. Oh and I got a new puppy! His name is Hercules! Lol. Well anyways, here you go…Chapter 2 of iShow Off My Talent. I own nothing and all that jazz. Enjoy!
Next Day at School Sam POV
I walk into the auditorium for the talent show with thoughts of yesterday's conversation with Freddie in my head. I wasn't even sitting for five minutes when Gibby came to me almost out of breath. He must've been running around everywhere looking for me.
"Sam, Freddie needs you backstage right now."
I didn't even get a chance to respond because before I knew it, Gibby had grabbed my wrist and was dragging me backstage to Freddie. Man he's gotten stronger. He must be working out. When we reached Freddie he was speaking with Mr. Henning our science teacher, who was also in charge of the talent show. Carly was nowhere to be found.
"What's going on?" I asked.
Freddie sighed. "Carly's sick"
"What? How?"
She got an some kind of allergic reaction to the smoothies she was drinking last night."
"So what are you going to do?"
"Well it seems that unless you find someone else to sing that song, I'm afraid that we're going to have to pull you out of the show. I'm very sorry kids." Mr. Henning looked disappointed as he said this. He turned around and walked around.
I couldn't help but feel bad for Freddie and Carly. They worked so hard on the show with rehearsing every day. And now it was all for nothing, I was about to pat Freddie on the shoulder to comfort him when he said something that almost made me faint.
"Wait!" His shout made me jump back a step. "Sam could sing it!"
"What?" before I could say anything else Mr. Henning was already in front of us again.
"This is great! You guys will be the last act." He looked more excited than he did after he got rid of his toilet to conserve water. " You'll be on in 10 minutes. Good luck!" He was gone before I could protest.
I smacked Freddie across the head.
"Ow! What was that for?" he started rubbing his head.
"What the chizz is wrong with you? Don't you remember what we talked about yesterday? I can't sing in front of anyone!" I was already starting to get shaky. My breath was getting caught in my throat. I'm going to die. I thought
5 minutes later. Freddie POV
I stood next to Sam the whole time and she still stood there, looking behind the curtain, shaking, and trying to catch her breath. I knew I had to do something to calm her down.
Before I knew it, she was in my embrace again. It didn't take long for her the shaking to go down and her breathing to go back to normal. She pulled away and looked in my eyes. She was on the verge to tears.
"I can't do it Freddie. I'm going to break down in front of everybody."
I took the necklace that I was wearing and put it around her neck. "Here take this. Keep this on. There is no one else around while you're singing. Only me. Sing to me Sam."
She took the necklace around her neck with her hand and gave the beautiful smile that I love so much. She giggled and then wrapped her arms around my neck.
"Freddie, I-"Then my phone went off.
Sam let go of me as I looked at the caller id, "its Carly. I better take this"
Sam POV
Of course, Carly. He's always loved Carly and never me. Why would I think he could possibly have feelings for me? Then something inside of me took over. While Freddie was speaking with Carly I stormed up to Gibby grabbed the mic, and had him press play as I made my way onto the stage.
It's time to show Freddie and everyone else what I got. It's time to let the real Samantha Puckett shine through. This time Freddie will see me instead of Carly. The music began playing and I opened my mouth to sing.
Freddie POV
I hung up the phone and put it in my pocket. I guess you can say that I was more than a little disappointed that Carly had to ruin my moment with Sam. I love having her in my arms. Then I noticed something. Where did the blonde headed demon go? Then I began to hear music playing and before she started singing I heard a certain blue-eyed girl say this "This song goes to the nub that convinced me to go through with the show. I hope you're listening. I'm only singing this to you and for you. I hope you get the message. So hear it goes"
The music began to play again and Sam began to sing but this time looking straight at me as I took my place next to Gibby by the music equipment.
You're on the phone with your girlfriend, she's upset
She's going off about something that you said
'Cause she doesn't get your humor like I do
I could tell she was still nervous but she kept her eyes on me as she continued to sing.
I started getting butterflies when I realized what she said before she started singing. She was singing this song for me. I smiled more realizing that she had feelings for me.
I'm in the room, it's a typical Tuesday night But she wears short skirts, I wear T-shirts If you could see that I'm the one who understands you
I'm listening to the kind of music she doesn't like
And she'll never know your story like I do
She's Cheer Captain and I'm on the bleachers
Dreaming about the day when you wake up and find
That what you're looking for has been here the whole time
Been here all along, so why can't you see?
You, you belong with me, you belong with me
She started walking towards me slowly. She was more comfortable singing.
Walking the streets with you and your worn-out jeans
I can't help thinking this is how it ought to be
Laughing on a park bench, thinking to myself
Hey, isn't this easy?
She grabbed my hand and started walking me to the middle of the stage as she continued to sing the song. As she did this, she began dancing a little with her walk. So I followed her lead and twirled her around. She giggled a bit.
And you've got a smile that could light up this whole town She wears high heels, I wear sneakers If you could see that I'm the one who understands you Standing by and waiting at your back door
I haven't seen it in a while since she brought you down
You say you're fine, I know you better than that
Hey, what ya doing with a girl like that?
She's Cheer Captain and I'm on the bleachers
Dreaming about the day when you wake up and find
That what you're looking for has been here the whole time
Been here all along, so why can't you see?
You belong with me
All this time how could you not know?
Baby, you belong with me, you belong with me
She was now facing the audience belting out all the she had. My mind was being blown away. I was completely taken away the more she was singing, the more I was falling for her.
Oh, I remember you driving to my house in the middle of the night
I'm the one who makes you laugh when you know you're 'bout to cry
And I know your favorite songs and you tell me 'bout your dreams
Think I know where you belong, think I know it's with me
She was now facing me, looking me dead in the eye. Her free hand grabbed mine. Her nervousness was completely gone.
Can't you see that I'm the one who understands you? Standing by and waiting at your back door You belong with me
Been here all along, so why can't you see?
You belong with me
All this time, how could you not know?
Baby, you belong with me, you belong with me
Have you ever thought just maybe
You belong with me?
You belong with me
The song came to an end, and the crowd screamed and cheered for her. And just like that, I grabbed her face and pressed my lips against hers. She smiled and wrapped her arms around my neck and I wrapped mine around her waist, picking her up and spinning her around in a circle. I finally had her. She was mine and mine only.
Sam POV
I did it. I finally did it. I got over my fear of singing and I finally showed my feelings for the guy that I loved. And now I was in his arms kissing him and the crowd is going wild.
It was too good to be true but I knew this wasn't a dream. It was too real. After the kiss, I was still in his arms. I put my lips to his ear and said the words that I tried (but failed) to tell him earlier when Carly interrupted with the phone call.
"I love you Freddie. I always had and I hope you feel the same way"
He looked me in the eyes and smiled. "I love you too Princess Puckett. You're mine and no one else's. Don't forget that. You belong with me…literally"
I laughed and jumped right back into his arms giving him another kiss. Well we won the talent show that day but it didn't matter to me. What mattered to me was that I was finally with Freddie. I showed off my talent. But more importantly, I showed off my feelings, and I won his heart.
Ok people so there you have it! The final chapter of my first story iShow Off My talent! Thank you for reading and I hoped you enjoyed my story. So REVIEW lol. Until next time! –Angie aka AkinaMarie06