AN: This fanfic takes place after Worst Couples. It's based off of the song Ego Brain by System of a Down.

Disclaimer: I do not own Victorious or any of the characters accept for Seth/Shiloh.

Jade POV

"Class, direct your attention to the door behind all of you. We have a new student joining us today. New student, would you mind settling on stage and introducing yourself?" Sikowitz dashed over to the young man standing in the doorway, grabbed his shoulders, and pushed him to the stage. He s wearing a green baseball cap, loose ripped jeans, and a buttoned up flannel that appeared to be a few sizes too large on him. He wasn't too tall, standing only at 5'7", but his slender figure made him seem taller. He wore a confident smirk on his face and his dark eyes traveled the classroom, as if he were searching for something. He cracked his neck before stepping up onto the stage.

"Why hello there, my new classmates," he said brightly with a gruff, scratchy voice. He smiled brightly. I just knew he'd turn out to be one of those overly happy people. Gross. "Let me say I look forward to getting to know each and everyone of you," he continued, smile stretching at each word. It was sickening. "My name is Seth
Holloway and let me tell you, I love this school already. I just moved to Hollywood, so forgive me if I don't fit in right away. A guy can only try." Try too hard is more like it.

I wasn't paying anymore attention to what's-his-name. I was more concerned with cutting up the cover of the spiral notebook I had on my lap. I was unaware of everything going on around me until Sikowitz called my name. I looked up to see the new kid, Cat, Vega, and Beck standing on stage and Sikowitz pointing to me, coconut in hand. He directed me to go on stage. I shoved the scissors and notebook into my bag and reluctantly carried my body onto the stage.

"Okay class," he started before sipping his straw. "Let's test out our newbie's skills, shall we, with a little ABC improve. You were put in this situation before, Tori, so why don't you explain it to our new student, um, hmm, uh," He seemed to have forgotten the new student's name already. Guess I wasn't the only one not impressed by his introduction.

Vega shook her head and directed her attention to the boy standing next to her. Unbelievable, she was probably an inch or so taller than him in her heals. She smiled at him and stated, "Well, Seth, alphabetical improve is when the scene starts with a letter and each actors' line must start with the next letter in the alphabet, whichever that may be. Say I was given the letter 'A'; the next actor's line would begin with 'B', and so on. Understand?"

Seth had a dull expression on his face, but he nodded as an answer.

Sikowitz sat down in a chair in the back of the classroom and nodded his head along. "Well, now that you understand, Seth, we can begin. So, Jade, why don't you start us off with the letter 'C'?"

I crossed my arms, nodded, and walked over to Vega and Seth. Seth had gone back to wearing his sickening smile. I leered at him and said, "Can you do anything other than smile?"

He showed off his pearly teeth and said, "Don't think I can when I'm this happy."

"Ew," was all I had to say before stepping away.

I heard Tori behind me say, "Forget her, she's just being a gank." I turned back around.

"Tori, Jade's not a gank," Cat said in my defense. It was nice of her, but she really should've kept it to herself.

Sikowitz mimicked a buzzer and shouted, "Cat, you're out! Beck, continue with the letter 'G'!"

"Gank or not, Tori, you have a point. Jade, you should be kinder to our new classmate," said Beck, trying to bring the peace. I glared at him.

"Hey, guys, I really don't mind. She can be as mean as she wants to be," stated Seth submissively.

Vega crossed her arms and said, "I don't see how that's fair."

I marched back over toward them and said triumphantly, "Just deal with it, Vega. If he's cool with me being mean then why does it matter?"

"Killers are kinder than you, Jade," Beck grumbled from behind me.

Seth elbowed Vega playfully and said, "Looks like she's not the only one that killers are kinder than." He chuckled to himself while Vega stared at him awkwardly.

"Maybe you should watch what you say," she said quietly while staring at Beck. I followed her gaze and saw his eyebrows mush together in frustration.

I smirk and stepped between her and Seth. "No, I think Seth should say whatever he wants to."

"Of course you'd think so. You'd defend anyone who'd let you walk all over them," growled Beck. His arms were crossed now, too, and he was staring me down. Bad idea.

Seth squeezed himself between us and announce dramatically, "Please, can't we all just get along!" He waved his arms in the air for dramatic effect, when in reality it only made him look ridiculous. Amateur.

Beck directed his attention to Seth and snapped, "Quit with the nice guy act, already!" He shoved Seth gently, but Seth fell flat on his ass anyway.

I can't believe I actually thought Beck was being rude. He was a great actor, which even I had to admit. His amazing skills as an actor were one of the reasons I had fallen in love with him. No, I wasn't going to think about that. Beck and I were done. Over with.

Vega shook her head and said, "Really, Beck, did you have to shove him that hard?"

I smirked and pointed an accusing finger at Beck. "Shame on you for mistreating our new classmate," I scolded before placing my hands on my hips.

"Thanks a lot, Beck, I think I broke my tail bone," whimpered Seth from the floor. He stood up and rubbed his rear-end, acting like her was really in pain.

I almost laughed, but hid it with a fake cough. I poked Beck in the chest and shouted, "Unbelievable! How do you plan on fixing this one, Oliver?"

Vega leaned over to Seth and mumble, "Vicious, isn't she?" They both started laughing.

I rolled my eyes and glared at Beck. "Well, what do you have in mind?"

"X-rays?" he suggested. "Who knows if it's broken?"

Seth stood up straight and marched over to Beck. He looked up at the taller boy threateningly and growled, "You don't trust my own assessment of my bottom, sir?"

I could tell Beck was struggling to keep a straight face. Hell, I was having trouble myself. Vega, however, starting having a laughing fit and repeated the word "bottom." Sikowits imitated the buzzer again. Vega stepped off stage and slumped into a chair.

"Keep the scene going. Jade, you're up with the letter 'Z'," he stated, waving the coconut in the air.

Shit, this was a problem. I couldn't think of a word. I decided to interrupt to boys. Throwing my hands in the air and faking a smile, I shouted, "Zippidy doo dah!" Both of them stared at me like I was crazy.

Beck chuckled and placed the back of his hand on my forehead while asking, "Are you feeling okay, Jade?"

I smacked his hand away and stepped back. "Back off, Oliver, I'm fine. Maybe you should be more worried about Seth, considering you broke his tail bone."

Seth put a reassuring hand on my shoulder before saying, "Chill, I've got this one." I saw him wink at Beck before throwing a fake punch.

Beck hit the ground and rubbed his chin where Seth pretended to hit him. "Damn, you throw quite the punch." He stood up and tackled Seth. The whole class gasped and stared in astonishment as Beck pretended to beat up Seth.

I groaned and shouted, "Enough, you two! As hilarious at this is, Beck, I don't want to see you go to jail for beating this kid up."

"French fries," croaked Seth from underneath Beck.

Beck looked at me then back and Seth. "What?" he asked, not understanding Seth. That fool.

Sikowitz stood from his seat, kicked the chair, and made the buzzer noise. "Beck, you were supposed to start your line with the letter "G", but you didn't. You're out of here! Jade, Seth, you may also take your seats. Seth, outstanding performance, as should be expected from a relative of mine," he stated with a large smile.

Everyone, even I, stared at Seth. I wondered if he was a lunatic, too. I shrugged and took my seat between Cat and André.

Sikowitz stood on stage next to Seth and whispered something in his ear. Seth nodded and walked out of the classroom from the door behind the two of them.

"Wait, are you two really related?" asked Vega.

Sikowitz nodded. "What, you couldn't see the resemblance?" he asked.

Before anyone could say anything else, a young girl walked into the classroom. She had long black hair pulled up in a ponytail revealing the sides of her head to be buzzed. Her bangs were crimson red and framed her face, which looked very familiar. She was wearing a baggy, white t-shirt with black jeans shorts. She smirked and waved at the class. "Hello there," she said in a voice that sounded just like Seth's.

"Oh my God," I stated while the rest of the class stared at her in disbelief. I can't believe she had us all fooled into thinking she was a boy. I can't believe she fooled me. I guess she wasn't an amateur actor after all.

She and Sikowitz both started cackling. Sikowitz hugged her to his side with one arm and stated, "Class, this is my niece, Shiloh Hawthorne. I'm happy to announce that she will be attending Hollywood Arts from now on." He patted her back.

Shiloh picked up the chair her uncle kicked over and took a seat in it, right behind me. The bell rang and people crowded her, critiquing her performance as a male.

I left immediately and headed to the Asphalt Café. It was lunch time, meaning it was time to sit next to people I didn't like and eat food that was inedible. Zippidy doo dah indeed.