Prom Shockers

Characters: Sam Puckett, Mandy Valdez, Carly Shay, Freddie Benson and Principal Franklin are owned by Nickelodeon. The plot's just mine.

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Prom night. Ew. I knew I should've stayed home and ate all the meat I can. But no. Carly practically dragged me here. She threatened to cut on all my meat supplies. And I, Sam Puckett couldn't let that happen. Mama cannot live without her meat.

So I let Carly suit me up. I let her make me her life-sized doll. She put me in this hot red sleeveless bubble dress that went above the knees, forced me to wear a 5-inch black heels and she put a little bit of make-up on me.

"There! Perfect!" She exclaimed. Clearly proud of her work. And I couldn't care less. When I get there, I'd just want to go home anyway.

So you see, unlike any girl, I don't fuss about Prom night. As a matter of fact, I dread Prom night. I don't like dressing up for events. So basically, I don't go except when Carly pushes me to go. And as the good best friend that I am, I let her do whatever she likes. While screaming profanities in my head, that is.

When I got to the Hotel where the school held the Prom, I didn't bother for a picture anymore. I just casted my vote for the Prom King and Queen randomly and took a seat in one of the chairs farther back.

But one guy caught my eye. He was dressed in a usual coat and tie that almost all guys in the room wore but he really stood out. He made his attire look Oscar-worthy that no one and I mean no one, in the room could pull-off.

So maybe that's why Mandy Valdez came rushing to him. Flirting. Touching. Gross. I bet the guy felt uncomfortable with Mandy because he was moving away from her. He was making his way towards me. I began to feel awkward.

And then I realized. The guy was Fredward Benson. That makes me feel more awkward.

Over the years of bantering with him, I have harboured this hidden crush on Freddie. After we kissed on the fire escape, I started feeling conscious whenever he was around. And I know it wasn't because I was uncomfortable with the kiss we shared but because I was slowly developing feelings for the dork.

I beat him up, I call him names. I beat him up more and call him more names. But maybe I don’t beat him to a pulp and call him names for the fun of it anymore. Maybe I want him to notice me more than he notices Carly.

He sat beside me, just nodded. I nodded back. I swear my palms are sweating. I just sat there waiting for the announcement of tonight's Prom King and Queen.

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"And tonight's Prom King and Queen is...-" Principal Franklin dramatically began, "Freddie Benson and Samantha-I mean Sam Puckett!"

Everyone in the room applauded and started making catcalls.

Freddie and I were both gaping at each other. But of course, being Freddork, he stood up politely and offered me his arm tentatively.

Wanting to ease the tension building up between us, I took his arm and said, "Don't worry, Benson. I'll let this time pass. I won't strangle you or anything. Just for tonight."

He laughed. That wonderful laugh I loved to hear. "Well, umm, thanks, Sam. You look pretty tonight." he complimented me.

I turned as red as a tomato and fumbled for a quick retort but came up with nothing. I just said, "You clean up well, too. For a dork, I mean." and he laughed again.

By the time he stopped laughing, we were crowned as the Prom King and Queen. I just smiled a little, not giving too much away that people would think I'm enjoying this. They took a lot of pictures but I didn't care. I wanted to sit down so badly because of the pain my feet is experiencing.

Traditionally, Prom King and Queens were asked for a few words. I just said a simple thank you and moved out of the spotlight.

Freddie started talking about how shocked he was being crowned Prom King. He said his thanks but didn't really step out of the spot light. But instead, he spoke about something else.

"Principal Franklin, can I just say something?" He asked. Curious also of what he was about to say, our principal agreed.

Then Freddie began speaking, captivating the heart of every girl inside the hall.

"I know of one girl. And I have loved her since that day when we decided to do something just for the sake of doing it. She's pretty. She's got beautiful green eyes. She's got long blonde hair. And she's smart. She's pretty incredible. And her name is Sam Puckett."

This earned a collective gasp from the students. I stared at Freddie debating whether to kick him where it counts to make him stop or just to listen to him and find myself falling for him harder.

"Sam-" he finally addressed me, looking straight to my eye and making me squirm. "I know you beat me up and call me names and mock me and tell me I'm an idiot, a dork or a nerd. I know I annoy you with just existing. But even though you bully me more than Buford bullies Baljeet," this made people laugh, "I know that I love you. And-"

And I had to cut him off, "What the heck are you saying, Fredweird?!

"Just let me finish. You can beat me up later." He begged with those captivating brown eyes. I nodded in approval.

"And I know you think I'm still not over Carly, but I am. Ever since that day on the fire escape, I realized you meant a lot to me. More than being a best friend. And maybe you mean more than my PearPod TechProd set." I heard people say "Awwww". He took a breath and I waited. Everyone in the room waited.

I could feel every girl in the room staring at me, jealous. I spoke up saying sternly, "What now?" but I couldn't deny that I felt touch. I couldn't hide the big smile that is threatening to be seen.

"Right. Will you go out on a date with me?" He asked.

Crap. "Are you serious, Freddifer?" I asked Freddie.

"Yes. I'm very serious. Will you go out with me, Sam Puckett?"

Oh no. I didn't know what to do. I looked around, looking for Carly but unfortunately, I didn’t see her. I can hear people chanting "Yes! Yes! Yes!"

I smiled at Freddie and threw my arms around his neck. I hugged him and said, "Of course, FredNub. I will go out with you. “

I was still in shock. I didn't know what to do or say. "I love you, Puckett. I swear I spent forever wondering if you knew I was enchanted to meet you" Freddie said sweetly to my ear. So I guess this is the moment of truth, eh? I'd better say it now.

"I love you, FredNub."

I could tell he was in shock. He pulled away a little and kissed my cheek that earned another set of "Awww" from the crowd. What a sweet dork is he!

We got down from the stage and made our way out the hall swiftly. Running hand in hand under the pouring rain. I'm sure it smeared my make-up but I didn't care. What mattered most was that I was with Freddie. What a perfect Hollywood-like rendezvous. :)

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[This night was sparkling, don't you let it go. I'm wonderstruck, blushing all the way home. I spent forever wondering if you knew: I was enchanted to meet you.]