Hey guys! This is kalyn19 trying my hand at a new pairing and show. I promised myself I wouldn't watch Victorious until iCarly was over, but just one look at Beck and Jade and I couldn't help it!

This was initially a one-shot, but depending on the reviews I might make it into a multi-chapter.

Pardon my writing and if they're out of character. I'm kind of new to this show. Hope you enjoy!

Disclaimer: I do not own the title or the characters of Victorious. They belong to Dan Schneider and his bakery, who are - in every way - awesome.

Twenty Eight Months Ago

Prologue

He wasn't her partner in the audition. Technically, there weren't doing pairs, but that doesn't mean he didn't want to be onstage with her.

It was the summer after middle school, and Beck Oliver was trying out for a role in a production held by the prestigious Hollywood Arts Academy. Actually, he was trying out for a role in the school itself. It wasn't really a role, though. As a sort of entrance test, the incoming freshmen were required to audition - to showcase their talents and potential of whether or not they belonged to HA.

And now here he is, to the left of the stage waiting for his turn to wow the crowd. He knew he could do this. Not over-confident. Just... honest.

"Jade West," called the man in the funny hat. Why does every guy who shouts orders in the theater have to wear a beret?

She walked right past him from behind, and he didn't know why his eyes followed her to the stage. The way she walked on stage - like she owned it - was a real attention-getter. Of course, it may just be because she was wearing heavy boots and when she stepped on a hollow stage it echoed through the room. Either way he was sorta hooked.

"What are you gonna do for us today, Ms. West?" asked the loud man.

She flicked her long, brown hair to the side and he caught a glimpse of her face. Man, she was gorgeous. And hot. Was that a piercing on her nose? Her right arm was crossed on her chest while her left elbow rested on the back of her hand. Her fingers were flicked a bit and he could see that her nails were painted black.

"Okay, let's get something straight," and the angel speaks. Well, from his point of view she looked like one of those dark angel chicks. "I'm not doing this for you or anybody else. Okay? I'm doing this for me." Her voice was loud, a bit harsh, as if she's used to screaming at people.

The guy looked a bit afraid and his voice shook when he said "Okay?"

She smirked at him, as if pleased by the tremor in his voice. "Good,"

Beck leaned on one of the posts supporting the curtains as he watched her perform. It was an excerpt from a play he didn't really know - though if he did get into this school he knew he'd learn about it - but he was nonetheless mesmerized by her acting skills.

She was portraying an English woman from a rather dramatic play. The character (he didn't catch the name) was making a speech about the atrocious behavior of men whenever their pride is injured. She walked around the stage, her hands animated as she went on in a perfect old English dialect. When she went back to center stage, her gaze was fierce, her eyes full of passion as she said the last words in an increasing tone. He wondered that, if they wre together on that stage, would she look at him with the same smouldering eyes?

Suddenly a hush fell over the auditorium. Nobody dared make a sound, lest the tension in the room would clear.

Finally, she spoke (in a rather irritated voice), "Well?"

The beret guy stammered before giving her applaud and his approval. She smiled at him in satisfaction before going down the stage the way she came.

Beck saw her coming his way and he straightened immediately. Running a hand through his hair, he cleared his throat. She was right in front of him when he stopped her.

"Hey," he said, a lazy smile on his face, "You were really good."

Jade stared at him for a moment, said "I don't know you," and then walked away.

Like the first time, his eyes didn't leave her - until she was out of sight, that is.

"Beck Oliver!" came the voice of the loud guy.

He had to physically shake his head to get back on track.

Beck turned around, clasped his hands together and smiled. Show time.

Well, there you have it. Should I leave it at that and call a spade a spade or should I make this into a multi-chapter? It would delve into the first few months of Beck and Jade's relationship pre-Victorious.

Tell me what to do!

Thanks for reading! Hope your review!

Lots of love,

kalyn19