"So In Love With Two"- Mikaila
You Don't Know Me
Disclaimer: I do not own Victorious nor Big Time Rush, or any actors/actresses who portray them. I also do not own any songs used throughout the story plot- just the idea
Pairing: Beck/Jade/James
Song(s) included: "You Don't Know Me" by Liz Gillies
Chapter Summary: After taking refuge in Hollywood Arts High, James gets separated from his friends, which lands him in the Black Box Theater. There, this member of Big Time Rush is about to meet his Big Time Challenge in one Jade West.
+++ Hollywood Arts High:
Black Box Theater
Jade West was ready. By ready, she meant with a lot of things. She was ready to finally show her father her future as an actress was solid, once and for all. She was ready for her final years at Hollywood Arts, her determination to beat Tori Vega stronger than ever. She was ready with new music in her arsenal to show everyone she wasn't a screw-up; that was worth everything she'd always claimed to be.
Most of all, she was ready to move on. From Beck Oliver.
Three months. HA's hottest couple were broken up for three months now, and Jade was done sulking and remaining heartbroken. No, that wasn't Jade West's style- she was better than to let some boy run her life. She was going to step up and stop wasting her time on a guy who clearly didn't want her, and had the gall to break up with her using a door!
No, no more. Not from this chick, anyway. Jade will pity the next girl who decides Beck is worth dating; they can witness for themselves how robotic her stupid ex could be. See what it feels like to be humiliated in front of an entire audience when he shouts he isn't happy with their relationship.
Yeah, that wasn't bitterness in her voice. No sir, none.
Jade walked across the small stage, her steps measured and precise. She needed something to release some stress. Normally, she'd vent to Beck (who wasn't an option anymore) or Cat but neither were an option, considering everyone, except her, decided to hang out at Tori's house.
No, what she needed was decidedly more⦠Powerful.
And, what was more powerful than her voice? Psh, nothing, that's what.
Taking a small remote from her pocket, Jade pushed a button to start the music she'd recorded earlier and burned onto a CD. The familiar beat strummed through the hidden speakers, filling the small room with a guitar rift that soothed her.
Breathing in deeply, she began singing the lyrics to the song she'd personally written.
"You think you know me
But you don't know me
You think you own me
But you can't control me
You look at me and there's just one thing that you see
So listen to me
Listen to me
You push me back
I push you back
Harder, harder
You scream at me
I scream at you
Louder, L-L-L-L-Louder"
With a genuine smile on her face, she began dancing to the beat on the stage. She forgot how freeing this song was, especially when it expressed her true emotions- it was gratifying, to say the least. This was exactly what she'd needed to relieve her stress and frustrations.
"I'm dangerous so I'm warning you
But you're not afraid of me
And I can't convince you
You don't know me
You think you got me
But you don't get me
You think you want me
But you don't know what you're getting into
There's so much more to me then what you think you see
So listen to me
Just listen to me"
Unknown to the Gothic teen, she was no longer alone. A pair of mesmerized hazel eyes watched as she danced and sang her heart out, her movement graceful, voice flawless. He couldn't get enough of her performance.
+++ Hollywood Arts High:
With James
He hadn't meant to walk in on her private concert, but James Diamond had desperately needed someplace to hide, and fast.
James and his friends had been close to the school when a mob of fans had recognized them. Not seeing another option, they had taken refuge in the school where it appeared as though no one was around.
Oh, how wrong they had been. They hadn't realized they were entering a Performing Arts school, so hadn't accounted for the dozens of students still in various clubs and rehearsals. So, needless to say, they got mobbed again.
Thankfully, however, James had been able to sneak away while his best friends were either forced into signing autographs or trampled with enthusiastic embraces.
Besides, if he'd been caught along with them, he wouldn't have had the chance to meet this extremely talented young woman who could sing and dance like a professional. Why he hadn't heard or seen this beautiful girl before, he needed to find out. Now.
"You push me back
I push you back
Harder, harder
You scream at me
I scream at you
Louder, L-L-L-L-Louder
I'm dangerous so I'm warning you
But you're not afraid of me
And I can't convince you
You don't know me
And the longer that you stay, the ice is melting
And the pain feels okay, it feels okay (hey)"
About to interrupt her performance, James paused. The more into her song she got, it appeared that much more personal. Her lyrics almost broke his heart for some reason. It sounded like she'd just gotten out of a tough relationship, but who in their right mind would dump this Goddess?
What was not to like? Her jet locks of hair looked silky to the touch, and the added colored streaks were daring and suited her pale-as-snow skin tone, which looked creamy and blemish-free, he might add. Her clothes were dark and edgy, clearly not James's usual type, but there was something unique about her that he instantly found interesting.
James was snapped out of his appraisal as the unknown girl began wrapping up her song, once more mesmerized by her voice.
"You push me back
I push you back
You scream at me
I scream at you
Louder [x9]
You push me back
I push you back
Harder, harder
You scream at me
I scream at you
Louder, L-L-L-L-Louder
I'm dangerous so I'm warning you
But you're not afraid of me
And I can't convince you
And I don't have to
I think you know me"
As the last note rang throughout the room, Jade was startled when someone began clapping and whistling enthusiastically. Her attention immediately snapped towards the source of the noise, her ice-blue eyes narrowed in annoyance.
"Who are you and what are you doing in here?" she snapped, crossing her arms defensively under her breasts. "Can't you see this room is being used?"
The admittedly handsome guy, who looked around her age, smiled charmingly but her eyes only narrowed more, her scowl deepening. Yeah, Beck used to smile like that, so if this fool thought it would win her over, he was barking up the wrong tree. Been there, done that.
James's smile faltered just the slightest bit when the girl continued to stare unblinkingly at him. Okay, maybe it wasn't a good idea to approach her so directly, but he'd been too eager to talk to her after her performance to wait. Besides, he was James-freaking-Diamond, and James-freaking-Diamond always got what he wanted.
And, right now, he wanted this mysterious girl.
"My name is James-"
"-Well, James," Jade scoffed, rolling her eyes, "As you can see, I was practicing, so don't let the door hit you as you leave. Got me?"
James frowned, crossing his arms over his chest now. A stubborn tilt of his chin was the only sign that indicated he was ready to stand his ground and out-wait her into listening to him. "Well, I'm not leaving," he said, raising a mocking brow with a smirk.
Jade growled, "What did you just say to me?"
"I'm. Not. Leaving," he slowly repeated, as if she were a child.
She stomped up to him, fists clenched at her sides. Oh, how she wished she had a pair of scissors on her right that second. She'd show this pretty boy who he was messing with. No one messed with Jade West and got away with it!
"Well, I'm telling you that you better leave or else."
James's smirk grew bigger, knowing he was getting under her skin even more with the disrespectful show he was putting on. Truthfully, he was a lot smoother with the ladies, but something about this girl brought out his more playfully dangerous-side. The side that liked to play with fire, and had no trouble dishing out what was served with a witty comeback. The side that showed he wasn't all about his looks and hair and fame- the side that said he was a teenage boy and liked girls who gave him a challenge. Exactly like the one who stood before him.
"Oh," he retorted, setting a trap for the beautiful singer. "And, who exactly are you?" He made sure to keep his tone mocking, but it was hard. This girl had serious talent, and he couldn't wait to get his hands on it. He could just see the duets they could create already!
Jade twitched, her hand shaking enough to show she wanted to punch that smug expression off his face. "The name's Jade West. I wouldn't forget it if I were you."
His entire face lighting up like Christmas, James smiled. Hook, line, and sinker.
"Trust me, I won't," he promised. "I also predict we'll be seeing lots of each other, too, Jade West."
+++ The End +++
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