Disclaimer: I do not any of the characters from VicTORious or any of them boys and girls in Zoey 101…just my imagination… some koi fish and a really irritating plot stuck in my head…

New Girl

Chapter 2: Puppets over Pecs…?

Tori dragged Logan over to Sikowitz's class. They entered just in time for the late bell. Sikowitz was sitting cross-legged on the small stage drinking out of a coconut. He was eyeing the two new students, Nicole and Logan, with suspicion. Must've been the coconuts. Cat waved to Tori, winking at her, giving her gestures Logan. Tori rolled her eyes and smiled, and she took her seat in the front. Surprisingly, Logan didn't sit next to Tori as expected, instead he took a seat in the back of the class. Cat and Tori exchanged confused glances, wondering what he was doing.

Robbie was looking around at Tori and Cat, then at the new students. He liked Cat, but with the look she was giving Tori, he figured that she was either trying to hook Tori up with the new guy or have him for herself. He groaned inwardly at that thought, but the way Tori rolled her eyes when she entered kept him hopeful about Cat.

What concerned him more was the new girl, Nicole, who kept staring at him with longing, giving him flirtatious smiles and waves. It was really creeping him out. Sikowitz stood up, opened the window and threw out the remains of his coconut. He smiled at his class, then eyed the new students again.

"Hello class…and strangers! It appears we have new people…who are they, Tori?"

"Oh, um, well these are the new students. Cat and I-"

Sikowitz turned to an oblivious Cat, and screamed, "CAT!"

Cat nearly fell over in surprise, "Yes?"

"Who is…she?" he asked suspiciously, pointing to Nicole.

"Oh! This is Nicole! She's new here, and I'm showing her around Hollywood Arts."

Sikowitz stroked his chin, and simultaneously pulled out a coconut from his pants and replied, "I see…"

He began drinking from his coconut and staring at Nicole before asking her questions.

"So, Nicole is it?"

"Yeah…"

"Now tell me, Nicole, do you like coconuts?"

Nicole slowly shook her head, "Um, no. I'm actually allergic to them.."

Sikowitz gasped, and stepped back a few feet, Logan snickered at his expression. Sikowitz stepped forward, he kept an eye on Logan as well.

"I see…that's terrible…hmm, well tell me, what is your amazing talent that landed you in our fine school?"

"Well, I am a pretty excellent impressionist, so I've been told anyway, and I like choreographing."

"Ah! Excellent talents indeed, you'll get far in this school then."

Sikowitz turned his gaze to Tori, "Tell me Tori, who is your 'gentleman' friend in the back?"

Tori turned to Logan who gave a weak wave, "That's Logan, he's also new here-"

Jade cut in, not looking up from her pear phone, "Obviously.."

Tori glared at Jade before continuing, "He just transferred here from PCA."

Sikowitz turned to Logan, "PCA? What does that stand for? More importantly what is it?"

"PCA stands for: Pacific Coast Academy, it used to be an all-boys private school until recently, when we began accepting girls. We have dorms and we share them with two other people, of our gender."

"Interesting. Tell me sir, your talents?"

"I have an excellent acting skill, and other talents…" he winked at a girl nearby.

Sikowitz stroked his beard again, sipping from his coconut, "Acting skills, eh?" Logan nodded, and Sikowitz gestured him to come to the stage.

Logan got up and jumped on the stage, Sikowitz scanned the room before pointing at Tori.

"Ah, Tori! This is Tori, she is one of our finest leading female actress here at Hollywood Arts. Now both of you are at the base of a volcano as it is erupting, it is too late to escape."

Logan interrupted, "Wait, what kind of volcano? Is it explosive, or the oozing kind?"

Sikowitz blinked, "Good question, I like him already Tori, lets go with the oozing kind and…ACTION!"

Logan grabbed Tori's hands, "If these are our last moments together…I want them to count…"

Tori melted at his words, she admitted he was pretty good at this spur of the moment acting instructions. "So do I…"

Logan leaned in, "Kiss me…"

Tori's eyelids started to drop and she began to lean, until Sikowitz stopped them with his applause.

"That was indeed excellent, very heartfelt. Tori, you need a little more emotion next time."

"Um, alright.."

"Okay now today's lesson…"

Sikowitz's voice droned on as Tori began to zone out. Maybe Cat was right she was going to start liking this guy.

The bell rang and Tori was sprung out of her daydream, on her way out the door Jade nudged her, and spoke in her Tori voice.

"Oh my, oh my. I've never seen a boy so fine, what sweetness could have been if we kissed.." she puckered her lips at Tori making kissing noises, before leading Beck away laughing.

Tori yelled after Jade, "I. DON'T. TALK. LIKE. THAT!"

Logan stood outside the door, waiting to be directed to his next class.

"Talk like what exactly?"

Tori began walking, "Oh its nothing, Jade-"

Logan followed and interrupted, "The creepy Goth chick?"

"Yeah! That's her! Anyway, she always imitates my voice, but it doesn't sound like…you know what? Whatever it's really stupid."

"Um, okay. So I was wondering where I'm going next, or we, or something…" Logan said awkwardly.

Tori compared her schedule to Logan's, "Well, I don't have that class with you. I have the class across the hall from that room. I heard that class is fun. Lucky…"

Logan stared at his schedule, "Cool, do you know anyone else who has that class?"

Tori thought for a moment, "Not off the top of my head, but you should be fine."

Logan looked at her and gave her a half smile, "Alright. I'll meet you outside your room when the bell rings."

"Oh, um, alright." Tori smiled.

They walked in their classrooms in time for the late bell.

Tori's lesson went on and on, her eyes were practically glued to the clock. The clock, happened to be ticking extra painstakingly slow today, Tori inwardly groaned. Her worksheet was half complete, as she began to think of who had the same class as Logan right now, when it finally hit her! Trina! Her ever annoying sister! She could only imagine what Trina would do to the new good looking guy, she had already tried to steal Beck from Jade. That didn't turn out too well.

A few tables over, Nicole was getting very chatty to Cat about a certain guy.

Nicole asked curiously, "So do you know him?"

Cat sighed, "Of course I know him!"

Nicole rolled her eyes, "Well then why didn't you just say so?"

Cat opened her mouth, then closed it, she resembled a fish.

Nicole continued, "Well anyway, how long has he been carrying that puppet around?"

Cat looked down, trying to focus on her worksheet, "A while…"

Nicole's expression brightened, and she continued to look at Cat intently, "I would totally choose a ventriloquist over a jock any day! Puppets over Pecs is what I always say."

Cat's usually cheerful face had a grim and irritated expression, it was so unnatural.

Nicole paused soaking in Cat's expression, then she asked, "Wait, you two aren't dating…are you?"

Cat's eyes glistened, this new girl was so confident in herself and Robbie, and she who had known him for years and couldn't seem to approach him.

Cat turned to Nicole giving her a weak smile, speaking in her usual cheery voice, "Oh no…of course not…he's just…a really good friend."

Her voice didn't match her expression, her cheerful voice was not appropriate for how this was hurting her. Cat had a gut-wrenching feeling to slap Nicole and tell her she couldn't have Robbie, because he was meant for her, Caterina Valentine. Instead Cat sucked up her pride, and allowed Nicole her chance.

Nicole raised her eyebrow, "So, he's your friend? Do you think you could, maybe, introduce me?"

Cat shook her head with a smile, "Sure, no problem."

Nicole beamed at her, "Thanks!"

Over in Logan's class, Logan was being introduced, again.

"Okay class, this is our new student. Be sure to welcome him to Hollywood Arts, when you get the chance."

Everyone murmured making their opinions, including Trina. "Oh, I'll be sure to introduce him to Hollywood Arts alright…"

The teacher gestured Logan to approach the front of the class, Logan obeyed.

"Tell us your name, and how you came to Hollywood Arts."

Logan cleared his throat, he basically planned on repeating everything he said last period every time he had to introduce himself.

"Well, I am Logan Reese, you probably have heard of my dad, Malcom Reese, he's a movie producer. I came from PCA, Pacific Coast Academy. I've been told I have an excellent acting talent from Sikowitz and my drama director over at PCA."

The teacher raised her eyebrow, and nodded her head. Trina's eyes almost popped out of her head, "LOGAN REESE? His dad is like a billionaire, in the movie business! THIS COULD TOTALLY BE MY BIG BREAK! Plus he is totally cute!"

Logan walked back to his seat as the teacher once again to the floor, everyone's eyes were on Logan in interest.

Trina sat a few tables over from Logan's seat in the back of the class. Throughout the class period she watched him, planning how she was going to make her move.

Logan caught her once, and the way she stared at him made him concerned. "I totally have to tell Tori about this chick…she'll have a laugh…"

When the bell rang Tori rushed packing up and getting to the door, Logan was there along with Trina.

Tori rolled her eyes as Logan tried backing away from her desperate sister.

Trina smiled, "Logan Reese?"

Logan slowly nodded, he was scared of this girl, "Yeah…"

"Hi, I'm Trina-"

Logan raised his hands in defense, "Listen, Trina, I have to get to class…"

Logan turned away from her and looked for Tori in the crowded hallway, Trina called after him, "Oh well, that's cool. Maybe some other time!"

As Trina walked away, Tori poked Logan on the shoulder.

He turned around startled, "Oh hey! I thought you were some other girl…"

Tori smiled, "Oh really? Two class periods in, and you already have a girlfriend?"

Logan smirked, "Is that a challenge?"

Tori began walking to their next destination, "No, it was a joke. So who was it?"

Logan ran a hand through his hair, "She was so creepy, and desperate!"

Tori raised an eyebrow and smiled, "At least he knows Trina's motives already."

Logan continued his story, "I caught her staring at me during class, I don't even know how long she had been doing that. It was really scary, the way she looked at me, it was like I was a piece of meat…"

Tori laughed, Logan gave her a look, "Hey, it's not funny!"

Tori barely concealed her amusement, "Well, what's her name?"

Logan thought, "I think she said Trina…"

Tori laughed again, receiving a glare from Logan, "I'm sorry, but you're right."

Logan smirked triumphantly, and she continued, "It's not funny…it's hilarious!"

Logan's smirk turned into a challenging face, "So you know her?"

"Know her? That's an understa-"

Tori wasn't sure she wanted Logan to know that was her sister just yet, and decided to keep her mouth shut.

Logan gave her a confused look, "It's a what?"

"Nothing.."

Logan persisted, "No tell me."

Tori didn't respond, instead she opened the door into the Black Box theater, Logan followed suit, after realizing she wasn't going to tell him anytime soon.

André looked up and saw Tori approaching with Logan, Cat nudged him with a smile. From what they could see Logan was asking Tori a question, Tori turned her head smiling at him, but continued walking.

Cat turned to André, "See? That's the guy I was telling you about!"

André smiled at Cat, "Oh, you meant the new guy with the cool acting skills?"

Cat nodded, "Yes!"

"That's awesome. I've got to introduce myself sometime."

As Robbie approached with Rex, Nicole interrupted, "Ahem, speaking of introductions…Cat."

Cat's mood deflated, noticed by André.

Cat's face was expressionless, her voice was not cheery, "I told you later Nicole."

Cat's mood changes made André concerned, it wasn't right. He planned on approaching her later.

Robbie greeted Cat and André, "Hey guys! Cat can I talk to you for a minute?"

Cat's face brightened and her voice returned to normal, which was again noted by André, "Sure thing Rob!"

The two walked away leaving André with Nicole, who crossed her arms in annoyance.

André attempted conversation, "So, Nicole right? You got a thing for Robbie?"

Nicole snapped her head towards André, "Yeah, so? Is that a crime?"

André raised his hands in defense, "I didn't mean anything like that, its just he, uh, lets just say I know the girl he likes…"

Nicole raised her eyebrows, intrigued, "Oh? Who is she?"

André started walking away to more comfortable company, "Uh, its nothing. We've just been hoping they'd hook up soon, its been a while…"

Nicole started to follow, "Who's 'we'? Who is she?"

"Don't ask me!"

André ran towards Tori, and Nicole glared at him before sitting on the closest chair.

Robbie left Rex on a crate, and led Cat behind the set.

"So, what's up Robbie?"

Robbie clapped his hands together, "So, the girl you've been guiding-"

"Nicole?"

"Yeah…"

Cat's face grew concerned, "What about her?"

Robbie looked at Cat's face thinking, "She's probably concerned about Nicole…great."

"Um, she's kind of been sending me flirty gestures…"

"Like what?"

Robbie mimicked Nicole's waves and smiles, Cat's expression grew angry.

"Oh great now she's probably mad I'm making fun of Nicole…perfect."

Robbie asked Cat curiously, "She doesn't like me does she?"

Cat replied coldly, "I think she does. She's been dying for me to introduce her to you."

Robbie's face was expressionless, "Really?"

"Puppets over Pecs is what she always says! She's starting to creep me out…"

"At least we're on the same page on her being creepy. Wait, does Cat think that Pecs are better than Puppets?"

Robbie's last thought depressed him, "Oh. Do you think I should make my move?"

Cat smiled at him, a complete façade, "Whatever you think is best Robbie!"

"I'm not a football player. I'm Robbie Shapiro. Wimp. Loser. Nerd. Ventriloquist. I'm crazy to think Cat would ever want to date me, after all her last date was Tug a football player who works at Bed Bath and Yonder…not a socially awkward guy like me."

While Robbie was bringing himself down, Cat was thinking, "Oh please, please! Don't go to her! Please don't! Robbie Shapiro! Don't fail me now!"

Robbie gave her a weak smile, "Okay Cat, I guess I will. See ya later…" Robbie looked down at the floor, and grabbed Rex, who muttered, "Smooth, Rob…smooth."

Cat's eyes glistened, she felt like crying. She should've told him how she felt towards him. She felt like she a child lost in a mall, and all the lights had gone out. Robbie was her light in the confusing mall. She had to tell someone how she felt. She couldn't bottle it up inside.

Cat slowly walked out and sat next to André, who was eyeing Nicole warily. Cat grabbed André's hand and gave it a weak squeeze, André looked into Cat's eyes, and realized something just happened, and it was hurting Cat.

A/N: Oh my God...I actually got reviews for this! Thanks so much you guys! I was really close to just dropping this fic altogether...but you guys pulled me through. So yeah, Cabbie emotions going on, André starting to put two and two together, Tori and Logan are flirting...yada yada yada... So! Since you guys enjoy this story so far, I was kind of thinking I could have some reviews again...besides, I was thinking no one wanted to read this and I happened to have this chapter finished like weeks ago!

P.S.

Nicole...is not the Nicole from PCA. I was looking for a name, then I realized, 'Oh hey! There's a chick names Nicole in Zoey 101! My bad...' Just to clear up any confusion...