Disclaimer: I don't own Victorious. I also don't own any song you see.
Warning: Crossover with another TV Show will appear in this story so if you don't like it then refrain from reading it. Thank you and have a nice day!
Genre: Hurt/Comfort/Angst/Friendship/Adventure/Action/Humor/Romance/Drama
I Am The New Robbie Shapiro
Prologue – Goodbye Hollywood Arts, Hello Performing Arts
"You're the worst Robbie"
"I can't believe you lied to us man"
"I really hate you more than anything"
"I thought we were your friends"
Those were some of the words that keep on playing over and over in my head as I lay on my bed. I wanted to forget everything that happen earlier today but I couldn't since it was eating me up from the inside. The worse was the very last comment that I heard today from my ex-friends.
"Our friendship is over Robbie"
That comment broke my heart into a million pieces that couldn't been put back together. I don't think I could ever recover from that when I heard those five little words that had the biggest impact to me. This all happen because I wanted to be popular in school but it cost me my friends to achieve it. I recall the last moment that I had with my friends before they dump me as their friend.
FLASHBACK – EARLIER TODAY
I was in the computer room doing my homework since it was free period and I really wanted to get it done before I leave for school. Rex was next to me complaining to me about not going outside to check out hot girls as usual. I just ignored him since this homework was really important for my grade in science. As I was working on my paper I suddenly heard the door open so I turn around in my seat to see who it was and I saw it was all of my friends who was glaring at me.
"Uh-Oh, You're In Trouble, Something's Come Along and It's Going Burst Your Bubble" Rex sing out aloud.
"Rex, not now" I angrily whisper to him since I seen the angry glare they had on us but Rex continues to sing.
"Yeah, Yeah! Uh-Oh, You're In Trouble, Gotta Get Home Quick March On The Double!" Rex sang.
"Okay mister you get a time-out." I angrily said to him and quickly put him into my bookbag.
"No time-out! Don't you put me in the bag" Rex angrily said to me but I ignored him then zip up my bag.
I face my angry friends wondering why they are mad at me since it was obviously when they was glaring at me even Cat.
"Hey guys what's going on?" I nervously said to them.
Tori were the first to speak and angrily said "Why did you lie to us?"
I was utterly confused by that statement and said "What did I lie about?" I asked her.
Andre was the next one to speak and said "About Robarazzi and that you're still doing it." The rest of the gang nods their head at what Andre said.
I was shock at what he said and reply back "I'm not doing Robarazzi anymore." I told them hoping they believe me but it was like they weren't trying to listen to me.
"Now you're lying to our faces." Beck angrily said to me which usually he the calm one.
"I'm telling you guys the truth." I plead to them.
"We saw your segment yesterday on The Slap." Cat said in an unusual angry voice.
"I quit my blog yesterday after you guys blackmailed me." I tried reasoning with them.
Jade step toward me in a menacing way and angrily said "Then why are our personal lives still on The Slap page where everyone can see it?" She gave her infamous glare at me which made me take a step back.
"I don't know. I swear I stop as of yesterday with interfering in your lives." I said in a pleading voice.
"Yeah right but it doesn't matter since we're still on The Slap page and we are now the laughing stock of the school thanks to you." Jade angrily finishes saying to me. I just look at all of them and wonder why they wouldn't believe me.
"You're the worst Robbie" Cat angrily said to me as she ran out the room.
"I can't believe you lied to us man" Andre sadly said to me as he went out the room next.
"I really hate you more than anything" Jade heatedly said to me as she shove me first then left the room.
"I thought we were your friends" Beck said in a disappointed voice then left the room leaving me with Tori alone in the room.
Tori and I just stare at each other for a few seconds but it felt like hours before she started to walk away but I grab her arm so she wouldn't leave.
"Please don't go. I swear I didn't do it. You have to believe me." I said in a crackly voice since I didn't know how much more I could take. I didn't want to lose Tori out of everybody since she was the only one who inspired me to do my best on my blog. She was also my secret crush that I had even since she talks me out of my old crush with both Trina and Cat.
She twist her arm out of my hand and she turn around to glare at me which made me finch back then she said "Our friendship is over Robbie" I felt like I got slab in the heart then she left the room which made me feel all alone.
I felt tears coming down from my face since I just lost something important to me. I slowly went to sit down in the chair. So many emotions were going through my head that I couldn't think straight so with that in mind I grab my bag and all of my stuff to go home.
END FLASHBACK
Now I'm staring at the ceiling in my bedroom going over my life ever since I started Hollywood Arts. The only reason why I got into that school was because of my skill in ventriloquism. I thought I was decent in singing and I knew I could work on my acting a bit but it was only my ventriloquist act which decided my fate. I couldn't believe that the recruiters didn't I was good enough to be an actor but Trina Vega got into the school. I swear that the recruiters on that day were on drugs if they decided that Trina was better than me. I was always the weird guy in school but I didn't care what other people said about me at first since I have my family and friends support. Over time I did gain some new friends but I was still the weird guy that people just tolerated and didn't accept me for who I am.
After awhile I wanted to be recognized as more than just the puppet guy but to be a real singer or actor. I always try my hardest to be good enough in all of my classes so other people can see that I'm talented enough to be at that school. The more I think about H.A. the sadder I got since everybody will only see me as 'The puppet guy' or 'the weird guy'. The reason I first started Robarazzi because I wanted other kids to start notices me as more than just the puppet guy. It works as I was slowly becoming popular but it cost me my friends. At first I thought it would be okay since I foolish thought that I would make new friends but I realize that I really didn't want any new friend but my old friends especially Tori. Now that I lost my friends I also lost my recent popularity when somebody (most likely Jade) decided to post up that video of me half naked in the hallway trying to get my clothes back from them (I guess they had copies) on The Slap page. Now once again I was going to be the laughing stock at the school.
I started to get angry about the whole situation since I knew I didn't continue the Robarazzi page but someone else was doing it. My friends didn't even try to listen to me when I told them I didn't do it even Tori which hurts me the most that she didn't believe in me. I was mad at Rex since he was the one who told me to start the whole Robarazzi thing. I was angry at the students at my school who commented on the video calling me hurtful names. Most of all I was angry with myself for letting this get too far and now I can't recover my image (if I had any) or get my friends back.
I glance at my clock and it read 9:00 p.m. that mean my dad was coming home from work in thirty minutes from his office. My father, James Shapiro, is a lawyer with his own office and my mother, Laura Shapiro, is a doctor at the hospital which means I didn't really see them as much but I still love them as much as they love me. That's the real reason why I carry around Rex all of the time since it was nice to talk to somebody else even it's really myself. I know that Rex isn't real and he is just an outlet for my real inner thoughts but it was better than being lonely at home. Rex felt real to me since it was like the other Robbie in my head was trying to come out which I'm scare of what will happen one day.
Speaking of Rex who was sitting at my computer desk staring at me with his lifeless eyes I went toward him and pick him up then said "Rex what do you think I should now?" I curiously asked him.
"Well if you want my personal opinion then I say let's drop out of Hollywood Arts." Rex said seriously to me without the usual sarcasm in his voice.
I look at him with shock since I didn't think he would say that and I voice my question "Why should we drop out?" I asked with only curiosity in my voice.
"Let's face the fact man you lost all of your popularity and now you're the biggest laughing stock at school more than usual. Your teachers secretly don't think that you will get any better at school. You never get respect from your fellow peers. You now have lost of all of your friends. What would be the point of staying where you aren't wanted anymore?" Rex solemnly said to me.
As Rex listed off the reason why we should leave the more I agree with him. He was right about everything he is saying to me since it's true that I'm the biggest laughing stock if the comment was any proof of it. I do see the looks that my teachers secretly give me behind my back when they think I wasn't looking even Mr. Sikowitz. My fellow students never give me any respect since I still get bully most of the time. My friends abandon me when I try telling them the truth. Rex was right about everything what was the point at continuing going to a school that doesn't want me or accept me. Right now I can't even answer that question but I knew what I had to do.
"Your right" I sadly said to him.
"Of Course I am since I'm awesome." Rex smugly said to me.
I shook my head at that comment and sadly said "I guess it's time to move on with my life and start anew."
"You mean 'our' life right Rob?" Rex reminds me.
"Yes I mean our life." I quickly said to him but I was uncertain about bring Rex with me. I wanted people to see me not us together.
"Alright playa what's the plan?" Rex asked me.
"I'm going to go talk to my parent into transferring me into Performing Arts but first I got to look up any information on housing since I know my parent won't leave this house." I explain to him.
I cut on my computer and went on the internet to look up the basic information I need to know about the school like the location of the place. I found out that it's in not that far from where my cousins live at and I started to think maybe I can live with them. My cousins Ellie Bartowski and Chuck Bartowski live in Echo Park which is near my hopefully new school and if I can convince my parent into letting me go to Performing Arts I can get a job at the Buy More like Chuck. My cousins are related to me on my mother side that her older brother name is Stephen Bartowski which is my uncle who I never seen before but that beside the point.
"Here is some new information that I didn't even know." I said to Rex who was nod his head in responds.
"It said that the school offer living arrangement either on campus or off campus near the school. One of the housing off campus is actually at Echo Park where Chuck and Ellie conveniently live." I excitedly told Rex.
"Why do they offer living arrangement on campus or off campus? It's just a high school." Rex asked me.
"Well that's because it's not just a high school but also a college too. They keep the buildings separated from each other so it won't clash or confused the students. I will be around high school and college students all the time." I happily explain to Rex.
"It said that you have to send an audition tape even if you're transferring from another school." Rex quickly said to me which almost ruin my happy mood.
"Really?" I was surprise by that but then again I guess they want to see if anyone had any talent before they enter the school.
"So what are you going to do playa?" Rex asked me.
"Well this time I'm going to get in without using you this time so I'm going to sing." I proudly stated.
"You sing." Rex laughs at me.
I angrily said "Hey I can sing."
"Yea right and I'm the queen of England." Rex sarcastically said to me.
"Alright I'm just going to have to prove it to you." I angrily retorted to him. I went to set up the camcorder so it can record me singing.
After I set up everything I went in front of the camcorder and said "Hi, my name is Robert Shapiro and I'm going to sing a song I been working on call 'Bet On It' so I hope you enjoy my performance." I finish nervously to the camcorder and went to my computer to cut on my music with my chorus part already recorded so it will play in the background. I went to the middle of the room then I started to sing.
(Bet On It by Zac Efron)
Everybody's always talking at me
Everybody's trying to get in my head
I wanna listen to my own heart talking
I need to count on myself instead
Chorus: Did you ever?
Robbie: Loose yourself to get what you want
Chorus: Did you ever?
Robbie: Get on a ride and wanna get off
Chorus: Did you ever?
Robbie: Push away the ones you should've held close
Did you ever let go?
Did you ever not know?
I'm not gonna stop, that's who I am
I'll give it all I got, that is my plan
Will I find what I lost?
You know you can
Bet on it, bet on it
Bet on it, bet on it
(Bet on me)
I wanna make it right, that is the way
To turn my life around, today is the day
Am I the type of guy who means what I say?
Bet on it, bet on it
Bet on it, bet on it
How will I know if there's a path worth taking?
Should I question every move I make?
With all I've lost my heart is breaking
I don't wanna make the same mistake
Chorus: Did you ever?
Robbie: Doubt your dream will ever come true
Chorus: Did you ever?
Robbie: Blame the world and never blame you
Chorus: I will never
Robbie: Try to live a lie again
I don't wanna win this game if I can't play it my way
I'm not gonna stop, that's who I am
(Who I am)
I'll give it all I got, that is my plan
(That's my plan)
Will I find what I lost?
You know you can
(You know you can)
Bet on it, bet on it
Bet on it, bet on it
Bet on me
I wanna make it right, that is the way
To turn my life around, today is the day
Am I the type of guy who means what I say
Bet on it, bet on it
Bet on it, bet on it
Oh, Hold up
Give me room to think
Bring it on down
Gotta work on my swing
Gotta do my own thing
Hold up
It's no good at all
To see yourself and not recognize your face
Out on my own, it's such a scary place
The answers are all inside of me
All I gotta do is believe
I'm not gonna stop
Not gonna stop 'til I get my shot
That's who I am, that is my plan
Will I end up on top?
You can bet on it, bet on it
Bet on it, bet on it
You can bet on it, bet on it
Bet on it, bet on it
I wanna make it right, that is the way
To turn my life around, today is the day
Am I the type of guy who means what I say
Bet on it, bet on it
Bet on it, bet on it
You can bet on me
I finish singing the song that reflect what I'm feeling right now so I face the camera and said "I hope I get into Performing Arts with my singing voice but I got other talents if you want to see it." I nervously said to the camcorder. I started to show my other skill like acting, playing my guitar, and making beats on my laptop but the one skill I didn't show was my ventriloquist with Rex. I was going to get into this school without Rex which will finally prove to everybody that I got what it take to make it. After I finish showing my different skills I cut off the camcorder and mark it as my audition tape.
"Now all I have to do is talk to my parents into transferring me into Performing Arts then I'm good to go." I nervously said to myself.
I glance at the clock to see it 9:30 p.m. and that when I heard the front door being open meaning my father is home.
"I guess it now or never" I said as I got up to go talk to my parent.
Three Day Later – Monday Morning
As I was in my bed sleeping I heard a knock on my door and I groan and said "Huh?"
My mother said "Robbie honey it time to get up and get ready for breakfast. You got thirty minutes so hurry up." She said to me.
"Okay I'm getting up now." I moaned back to her.
"Good" After she said that she left to go back downstairs.
I slowly got out of bed to get ready for the day. I went to the bathroom to take a shower since today was important day for me. After I had taken my shower I wipe the mirror to see my reflection. I saw my new self in the mirror looking back at me. Ever since I got my parents to agree to transfer me into Performing Arts I wanted a new imagine so I completely dye my hair black. My afro was gone and it was replaced with straighter hair that is kind of spiky at the end of my hair which I like it. I finally got contact for my eyes and got rid of my old glasses for good but I did buy a new one just in case.
After I finish washing my face and body I went back into my room to put on my new clothes which I got on Saturday the same time I dye my hair. I decided if I'm going to have chance of creating a new identity than I need a set of new clothes to go with it. I went to a couple of clothing store on Sunday to get some denim jackets, t-shirts, jeans, hoodies, fingerless gloves, belts, and shoes which suit me just fine. I spend quite a bit of money but the most I spent was on the seven already outfitted clothes set that I got from a Japanese anime store in the mall that had which I really wanted. It was the Ulquiorra Cifer's outfit that came with his white jacket that has long coattails and a high collar, a black sash, a white hakama, and a fake katana. Nobody knew my secret love for anime show like Bleach or Naruto since I watch those privately even away from Rex so he wouldn't tell anybody else. It cost me the rest of my bar mitzvah money but it was well worth it.
I end up putting on my white denim jacket over a plain black t-shirt with my black jeans and wore my emerald green belt and a pair of white converse with black laces. After I was happy with my choices of clothes I went downstairs to get something to eat.
As I went downstairs I suddenly remember why I'm so happy today. It was the days I get my respond letter back from Performing Arts saying if I can go or not. I was nervous but I kept my head held high since I need to start working on my confident. I had a long talk with my parents about school, housing, job, and education which I made my point in each one of those subject but they finally agree since they want me to be happy. My mom called my cousin Ellie Saturday morning asking her or Chuck if they could show me around the neighborhood once I moved down there who said that she would do it. I sent off my tape Saturday morning then I went to get my contact for my eyes which I also went to a beauty salon to dye my hair. I also had to go to school to clean out my locker just in case and return all of my books. I knew if I didn't get into Performing Arts then I would just go to a regular high school. Luckily for me Mr. Sikowitz and Mr. Lane wasn't at school that day. I really didn't want them to see me so they could tell my ex-friends about me leaving school. I knew eventually they would know but I don't really think they will care about me leaving.
"They will probably throw a party just because I left the school." I thought bitterly.
I finally came into the kitchen and I see my mother finishing cooking pancake as I went to sit in the dining room. I don't see my dad so that mean he went to work already and the only reason why my mother is here today because we're going Echo Park. We're meeting up with Ellie since this is her off day and it will give us the time to check out the area. I also have to go to Buy More since Chuck was nice enough to get me an interview with the guy named Big Mike for Nerd Herd like him.
My mother came over with my plate and kisses my head and happily said "Good morning dear" She put my plate down and went back to the kitchen. I saw I had pancakes, bacon, sausages link, hash brown, a biscuit, and a side of strawberry on my plate which smell really good.
I smile at my mom and happily said "Good morning mom." I drove right in my food since it all look good.
My mother came back and sat down with her food then quietly ate her food. After I finish my food I asked "What times are we supposed to meet up with Ellie?"
My mom looks at me and said "9:30 a.m." I glance at the clock on the wall and it read 7:00 a.m. then I nod my head. "Well I'm ready to go." I went to wash my plate in the sink. My mom was finishes her food and went to wash her plate. We both went to grab our thing then we left the house and went into her car. We drove off to meet up with my cousin and to see the site.
Later that Afternoon
After we came back from our day of fun with Ellie and Chuck I quickly went to check the mail to see if they send the respond letter to me. I saw that they did and I was pretty nervous as I stare at it and my mother gently shaken me and said "Open the letter and read what they say." She gently told me. I nod my head and started to read the letter out loud.
"Dear Mr. Shapiro, We're happy to inform you that we at Performing Arts accept you into school and we hope to see you in four days to get to know you better."
Sincerely,
Principle Heather Johnson
The rest of the letter pretty much said what I'm to expect but what's important is I got into the school and I'm going to start school next week. I look at my mother who looks very happy and she gave me a hug which I hugged her back.
"I did it mom. I got in. I got in." I happily said while jumping around. My mom laughs at how happy I am.
"Yes you did and I'm so proud of you. I can't wait to tell your father." She happily said to me.
"I got to tell my…" I suddenly stop what I'm about to say then quickly said "Rex…yea I got to tell him everything." I left quickly to go upstairs although I feel my mom eyes following me but I ignored it. I ran into my room then quickly shut the door and sat on my bed with Rex next to me. I couldn't believe that I forgot that I didn't have any friends at Hollywood Arts anymore and my parent didn't know about me not having friends anymore. I heart grew heavy when I start to think about them but also my mood started to darken too. I started to see two figures on each of my shoulder one was an angel version of me and the other was a devil version of me. They were both whispering in my ear telling me thing.
"They abandon you Robbie. Screw them. If they don't want to be your friend then just forget about them." The Devil Robbie told me who sounded like Rex.
"Try to make up with them Robbie. It was you who started Robarazzi in the first place. You should try to make amend." The Angel Robbie told me.
"Don't listen to the Goodie-Goodie Robbie. They were the one who ruin your popularity by showing those video of you. You don't own them nothing. Beside I bet there are going to have a party when they find out that you left school." Devil Robbie said to me which I kind of agree with him.
"Don't listen to the foul demon Robbie. Your friends weren't thinking straight when they confronted you. They were hurt when they thought that you betray them again. All you have to do is explain to them the truth. Beside I bet that they will be sad if you leave school." Angel Robbie said to me whom have some good point.
"Okay I got a couple of questions for you Robbie. Why haven't any of your friends ever come to your house before? Do any of your so called 'friends' remember when your birthday is? Have you ever been invited to your friend's house just because they wanted to hang out with you? Did your friends ever help you out with the bullies at school? Have your friends ever use you to gain information? Have they ever made fun of you? If you can any those questions truthfully then I will stop talking to you." Devil Robbie said to me.
I started to answers all of those questions in my head. "Well let's see first off none of my friends ever come over to my house. I don't think any of them remember my birthday since I never got gift or even a birthday card from last year. Tori don't count since my birthday is on October and she started this year. I have never been invited to any of my friend's house before unless if it's for a school project even then we go to the library. My friends never help me with the bullies and I told them about it. Tori sadly did try to use me to get help with the Bird Scene. Jade make fun of me all the time but even if Beck scold her it seem that he doesn't mean it most of the time. I guess my friends never really did care about me as it seems to be." I look at the Devil Robbie and nod my head which he seems to already know the answer so he disappears from my shoulder. The Angel Robbie sadly disappears from my shoulder after the Devil Robbie left.
As I lay on my bed I couldn't help but to wonder if my ex-friends know about my leaving the school. I wonder what would be their reaction to the news. I wonder if they will even care about it at all. I one thing I did knew was I wasn't going to return to that school for a long time or talk to my old friends. Suddenly I hear my cell phone ring and I pull it out from my pocket then look at the number. When I saw the number my eyes widen and I answer it quickly and I hear a happy voice said to me.
"So I heard that you're going to Performing Arts."
AN: Yes I know what you're going to say "I can't believe you posted up another story instead of updating your other stories" but I couldn't help it. I had this story in my head and on my laptop for four week so I couldn't just get rid of it until I posted it. If you figure it out by now it's a crossover with the TV Show Chuck since I love that show and I thought it would be an interesting crossover. The timeline for Chuck is going to be pre-season one so Sarah and Casey won't show up until next year which will be in a couple of chapter. Robbie won't be affecting Chuck's spy life in the future for now anyway but Chuck's Buy More & Family life will be a little different since Robbie will be working with him at Nerd Herd. The next chapter is the reaction from his friends and it will be in Tori's POV since I'm making this a Rori story but it will have a little Rade friendship in it. You'll also find out the culprit who been continuing Robarazzi and made it seem like it was Robbie's fault.