Okay, so this is set after HA although in this world, only Jade, Beck and Tori went there, the others are in it sort of, but it is easier to write a story with out having to use all six. Any way this is just the first chapter setting the scene and I promise it will improve. Thanks and enjoy.

Disclaimer: I don't own the show or the characters

"Next!" Called Jade, who was currently in the middle of auditions for her latest play. The person who emerged on to the stage was the last person she had expected to see here.

"Oh my god!" Squealed her assistant, making the sound only a true fan girl can make, "that's Beck Oliver!" she whispered. Jade just sat there stunned. She hadn't seen Beck in over six years, and was certainly not prepared to do so now. She tried to clear her voice, to give some sort of instruction to the man standing on the stage expectantly. Seeing I was stunned, my co- director spoke instead.

"Name." She asked- although she knew full well what the answer was.

"Beck Oliver" He replied clearly. "I'm auditioning for the role of Sebastian." He informed us before launching into the main monologue. Jade couldn't deny he was good- by far the best she had seen so far. But that didn't mean she wanted to give him the part. He had broken her heart on the last day of school, telling her that he was staying in Hollywood rather then going with her to New York- he later went on to be famous and even married a pop singer- Tori Vega to be precise. They hadn't spoken since- what was he doing here?

"Wonderful" Informed my co-director, "You will be informed as to the success of your application within the week" She gave him a curt nod, dismissing him and then called next.

Beck hesitated on the stage for a moment, staring directly at Jade. She could see the same hopeful look he had worn during so many of their arguments, but averted her gaze, she had no wish to talk to him, or even acknowledge him. So much had changed and there was so much she could never forgive him for. Why had he come here!

After the auditions Jade was just leaving the theatre when she was ambushed by him. He had clearly been waiting for her to come out, and she could tell he wasn't going to relent until she talked to him.

"Jade" He said, reaching out an arm to stop her walking away.

"What!" She cried, allowing all her pent up emotion to spill out.

"Can we talk?" He asked imploringly.

"Whats there to talk about?" Jade replied coldly, "You stayed in Hollywood, became a successful actor, married a pop singer and came here to rub my nose in it." she turned to talk away, but he tightened his grip on her arm and spun her round.

"That's not why I'm here!" He informed her. "I came here, because me and Tori," Jade winced when she heard the words 'me and Tori' "adopted a child and want to stay away from all the press" Jade could feel her heart sink as she imagined their perfect life- the life she might have had.

"I'm very happy for you" She replied through clenched teeth, swallowing hard to keep down any sign of emotion. "But that doesn't explain why you auditioned for my play- unless you are here to show me what I'm missing."

"It's not like that!" He practically screamed, "I want to be in your play because you are the best writer and director in Broadway and I think you deserve more recognition!"

"And you don't think I can get that on my own without your help?" She asked coolly.

"That's not what I'm saying!" He pleaded. But before she could reply she was interrupted by the small form of her red headed daughter running up to me.

"Mummy!" She cried, holding out her arms so Jade would pick her up. She was followed by Jade's best friend, Seth, who had practically raised Cat with her- Cat even called him daddy Seth.

"Hey sweety!" She replied, her voice instantly softening. Beck stood there clearly astounded by this revelation. "Hey Seth." Jade greeted as he reached her, and gave her a hug. "Thanks for looking after her today! How about I cook you dinner as a thank you?"

"Sounds good." Smiled Seth as Jade put down Cat.

"You have a daughter now?" Asked Beck, still in shock. Jade tuned back to him and gave him a curt nod.

"This is Cat" She informed him. Beck looked down at the small girl. She looked about five- but if she were five then Jade would have to have gotten pregnant almost six years ago. Around the time they would still have been dating. Becks eyes widened.

"How.. how old is.. sh..she?" He stuttered, as he looked back at Jade.

"I'm almost five and a half" Cat informed him proudly. Beck stared at Jade. Seth, realizing what was going on quickly picked up Cat.

"Come on you," he said in a friendly tone, "let's leave mummy to talk in private for a second!" When Cat started protesting he spin her around, making her giggle, before tickling her and making her screech.

"Stop it daddy!" She cried, as Seth quickly moved away from Jade and Beck, giving them some space to talk.

"She's not yours if that's what you are worried about." She lied. Jade had discovered she was pregnant nine days after her and Beck had split up, she had never told him because she had hoped never to see him again. Seth had always been there for her, and she liked to think of him as Cat's dad no matter what she has in her genes.

Beck couldn't decide whether he was disappointed or relieved upon hearing this news. Certainly the discovery of an illegitimate child could create tension between him and Tori. But things hadn't been working between them for a while, and now he saw Jade he was beginning to remember all the tings he had lost. Besides a bit of drama would add some interest, at the moment he was going through life with such ease. And easy is boring!

"I have to go." She informed him. Beck nodded and watched her leave. They were clearly a happy family but try as he might he couldn't be happy for them. All he felt was jealousy- part of him wished that he could have that sort of relationship with Tori, but most of him wished he could take Seth's place.

Okay, so I know this isn't a great start, but please don't be perturbed, this was just to introduce you to some of the characters and set the scene, the next one will have stuff happening in and will probably have some Tori. Although there will be no proper Bori as I do not ship them!

Any way please reveiw and I hope you will want to read more

(Oh and Seth is not based on any character from this show, but rather one from a British show who moved America- although this is not a crossover and you don't need to know who he is- it is purely for me :) )