What If: You Were Cat Valentine
(A/N: Okay, this is gonna be like those What If books by Liz Ruckdeschel. I will give you some options after every chapter. You guys will vote in the reviews. Please, leave your input!)
Cat giggled, pulling a piece of candy from her bra as she set off to Sikowitz's class. She shoved it in her mouth, biting down on the sweet, creamy, strawberry flavor. Entering the class, she sat down, smiling. Tori and Andre sat in front of her, Robbie on the other side of the room, Beck beside her. Jade stormed in at the same time as Sikowitz.
"Okay, kids, today we're gonna do an exercise in dialogue. I've noticed that some of you aren't doing well in your playwriting. Either you're dialogue is too simple, or too extravagant! You will need partners for this project, and it needs to be a partner you can communicate with. Now if you'll excuse me, I have an extra important staff meeting to go to, about my special sausage." He laughed and dashed out the door. Cat stared at him, her own giggles escaping. Robbie looked at her hopefully.
"Hey Cat, wanna be my partner?"
"Um..." She liked Robbie, but it was awkward working with him, 'cause of his crush on her.
"Actually, I wanted to work with Li'l Red, I got a character she'd be perfect for.", Andre said. Cat beamed. She was so popular today!
"Cat, wanna work with me?", Beck asked. She knew he wanted to work with a girl who wasn't either his ex, or hopelessly in love with him, which struck a cord with her. She looked over at Tori and Jade helplessly, but it seemed they were planning to work together. She let out a soft mewl and turned back to the boys. Beck cocked his head and glanced at her, a lock of hair falling over his concerned brown eyes.
"Cat, why don't you take some time to think about it and call your choice, so you don't feel so overwhelmed, okay?"
"Kaykay...", she said softly. She sat away from them as each person started drawing their ideas out, and Jade and Tori were writing together. She liked Andre, but she'd never worked with him before, and so it was kind of a scary thought. Robbie was obviously going to put in a boyfriend/girlfriend thing, which meant kissing him, which was gross. And Beck would be a fun choice, and there would be no awkwardness, but she knew how hard Jade was taking the breakup and didn't want to cause drama...
As soon as the bell rang, she took off, buying herself a slice of cheese pizza and eating a solitary lunch. She was trying to gauge each rejection's refusal, but even that didn't make a valid point, because each would either take it lightly, or be used to it! She made it through school, avoiding the boys. She didn't want to pressure herself. At home, she laid down on her bed and thought for a while, finally picking up her phone and calling...
What would you do if you were Cat and put in this situation? Pick the big brother type (Andre), the best friend (Beck), or the boy with a crush on you (Robbie). Review and vote.