User blog comment:XxiOMGxx/Why Freddie is NOT settling for/pitying Sam!/@comment-1976613-20110817160133/@comment-4061054-20110817161658

Freddie never really believed Sam hated him though. He just uses that as a defense. "Well you hate me. He has stated in numerous occasions that he considered Sam and him to be really close friends. He knew after their first kiss that when she said "Hate you too" that she never really meant it. Maybe it would've been nice for Freddie to explain everything he sees in her, and maybe he will. That could happen later on, after he finally gets the point across to her that she's not insane and he likes her too. Sam isn't the type to listen. She never gave him the chance to talk. Freddie knew that the only way to make her understand his feelings for her was to kiss her, show her he meant it. No matter what, shipping wars won't end. Fans of the opposing ship will always claim that Freddie is "blind to his true love" or "in denial." They will continue to hope that Freddie will "open his eyes and realize that he is settling." This kiss wasn't just a kiss, it marked their relationship. He didn't kiss her just because he felt like making out with a pretty girl, he kissed her to show just how serious he was about her. Necessary kiss in my opinion, but it's just my opinion and you're entitled to your own.