iPromise to Come Home

Chapter1 My Nub moment

There was only two weeks left of school ever. Two more week's of annoying teachers. Two more week's of Friday's detention and stupid lockers. Two more week's of taking the yellow bus to school and having to eat cafeteria food. If you could even call it food. Freedom was so close yet so far.

Yet Sam Puckett felt she would never get out of school quick enough. For the past three months she was meeting with Principal Franklin and the school career guidance counsellor without anyone knowing. She felt until she made her final decision she should keep it to herself. And once her career for the future was picked time seemed to crawl by even slower. She couldn't get out fast enough. And her secret career turned into a heavy burden that she carried around. Sam just didn't know how to tell anyone that she's leaving instead of going to college. It was kind of silly not telling anyone but she just didn't know how to say it.

Carly and Freddie kept showing her loads of college courses but nothing stood out. Everything just seemed the same. The only option she believed was right was Principal Franklin's idea.

Sam's decision did take a long time. Honestly she never thought she would come up with anything. But she never gave up looking. But there were several factors that helped Sam in choosing.

Every problem at home was escalating. Her mother's problem with alcohol was increasing rapidly and it was becoming unbearable to live with. She became more violent and aggressive towards everyone and Sam spent every waking minute in Bushwell Plaza.

Another problem at home was the so called boyfriends. They became so odd but more frequent it scared her a little. Most of them just used her mother for anything really. And Sam hates even thinking about the money problems because of her mother and her extra activities.

Melanie, Sam's twin sister, had been accepted into Harvard to study Law. This meant that Sam would once again be left to care for her mother, a job she hated. So when this news reached Sam she knew instantly college is definitely not what she wants to do. She needs to leave and be free.

But Sam still giggles to herself every time when she is reminded that it was Principal Franklin who suggested that she joined the United States Marines. It never once crossed her mind for her to take that type of career path but the more time she spent thinking about it the more it made sense.

But breaking the news to her family and friends is going to be difficult because in less than two months Sam will be shipped off to help the USMC overseas. Sam had already completed several training courses and would official a member or USMC once she graduated. Sam thought she would have more time but apparently she guessed wrong and since she's signed up ready to go there's no turning back now.

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Sam's POV

Ok I've decided after tonight's show of iCarly I'm going to tell them about the USMC and about when I leave and pretty much all the jazz I've been hiding for the past few months. Well everyone except Mom. Of all people she can wait and I really don't think she will care one bit. I told Melanie last night over the phone. She was happy for me and called me a slow poke because I apparently took forever to choose.

I walked as slow as I could to my locker. There was nobody around and the only sound to be heard was the ticking of the clock and my footsteps. When I reached my locker I put in my code and began getting my stuff ready to go bell hadn't gone yet so I had a few minutes to calm down and gather my thoughts. Jeez I sound like a NUB.

I spent last period with Principal Franklin and some Officer who came to the school. I had to sign a LOAD of papers, prove who I really was and answer some rather weird and wonderful questions. Like was I married and did I have children. And he gave me back my fitness test results and he said I did really well. Despite my exotic diet. Which he laughed at when I asked do they serve ribs and ham overseas.

All I had to do now was graduate high school. Which I hopefully achieve.

"BOO" Freddie shouted and grabbed me shoulders from behind.

"AHHHH You stupid nub look what you did, have you got a death wish or something" My heart was seriously about to jump out of my chest and punch Freddie in the face.

I dropped all my books and my change for the bus and all Fredwad could do was laugh. But he did start to pick up my belongings when I punched his shoulder as hard as I could.

"I'm sorry Sam but I couldn't resist, you were totally in a world of your own just there"

"Well resist next time or I'll shred all your clothes instead of just cutting them up"

"Is that a threat Puckett or would you just like to see me with no clothes?" Freddie raised his eyebrows and stared at me. When I didn't reply he started laughing at me again but I was saved when the bell finally went.

I just snatched my books and change out of his hands and turned to face my locker hoping he didn't notice how red my face is. Jeez I swear you could fry an egg on my face right now. I just closed my eyes and prayed Carly would come and save me from this embarrassment.

It felt like an eternity when Carly actually showed up. As usual she was all smiles.

"Hey Sam why weren't you in last period?" Carly asked while opening her locker.

"Oh you know I was in trouble as usual. Just chatting to Ted about it." I then shut my locker and turned towards her.

We made our arrangements about tonight's show and then I said my goodbyes.

"Don't be late this time and I mean it Sam" Carly shouted as I walked to the door.

"Yeah I'll try" I then waved back at Carly and Freddie and headed out of the school.

Sam's POV

"Thanks for watching the only show on the web that can stop old people shrinking"

"Arrivederci"

"And we are clear" Freddie said as he switched off the camera

"OMG tonight's show was so good" Carly shouted as she jumped into one of the bean bags on the floor.

"Gibby you were so funny"

"Well what can I say I'm a Gibby" Gibby then sat down next to Carly.

Freddie dropped into the one across from Carly leaving the one in between both of them for me to sit in. This might be harder than I thought. But once I get this over and done with there would be a huge weight lifted.

"I'll be right back I just need to get my bag" I walked straight to the door, down the stairs, grabbed my bag and ran all the way back up. But when I reached the studio doors I stopped I couldn't go any further. I took in a huge deep breath and opened it.

I headed straight for where I was sitting and immediately took out my USMC file that had all my information in it. I placed it straight on the floor between all three of us and just waited to see what they say.

"What's this Princess Puckett?" Freddie asked as he picked up the file.

I didn't look up at any of them I just said "I joined the Marines instead of college and I'm leaving at the end of July"

"Well I guess what you decide to do we'll support you but isn't this kind of dangerous?" Freddie spoke softly while flicking through the file while glancing up at me.

"Thanks Freddie and it's what I want to do regardless of the danger".

Gibby smiled and looked at me handing me a peppy cola. "I gotta say that is pretty cool Sam and I could totally see you kicking ass one day"

I blushed so red at his comment I couldn't even reply I just looked down and mumbled "Thanks". This is definitely so embarrassing having another nub moment today.

Carly then looked from Gibby to me, her smile getting bigger then said "Yeah it is pretty cool I'm proud of you Sam. I'm glad you finally picked something. You had me worried for a while."

Maybe this wasn't so hard after all. All of them took it well even Spencer. We spend hours talking about life after school and about everyone's decision's.

Freddie decided on the University in Seattle because his Mom is very sick at the moment and he doesn't think it would be right to leave her alone. Seeing as it's just the two of them. He will be studying Computer science which is everything and anything to do with computers. I think its the perfect course for him to do.

Carly is also planning on staying in Seattle and studying accounting. Business is the direction she really wanted to go, And I have to say I could totally see her doing that in the future.

But Gibby surprised me the most. He's going to study to be an Ambulance driver. And in Gibby's own words " I can save people's lives and drive all at the same time".

My career choice though was definitely the talk of the night. Everyone made jokes about it and they asked every question they could think of. Freddie by far asked the most. It made me smile knowing that they all supported me in what I was planning on doing.

Then at the end of the night before we headed home Freddie shouted at the top of his lungs

"Here's to Private Puckett"

We all raised our glasses and had a group hug. Its moments like these I'm going to miss.

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