Hey guys I'm back with the second chapter. I rewrote this one because I didn't like how it came off. So I hope you like it. I'll try to update once a week.

Enjoy!

I don't own Victorious. Juliet and the Pack are my own creation.

Chapter 2:

Can't I Just Be Normal?

The next morning I was woken up by my ring tone.

"Mm… Hello?" I said rubbing the sleep out of my eyes.

"Hey, it's Beck"

"Oh hey Beck. Um… How'd you get my number?"

"You're boyfriend gave it to me."

I sat up, 'Boyfriend?'

"Boyfriend?" I asked.

"Yeah that guy that was with you like all of last night."

"Oh you mean Dex? He's not my boyfriend."

"Really?" his voice brightened slightly, "I could have sworn… you two act like you're together."

"Yeah we get that a lot," I said stretching, "We've been friend since we were born."

"That's cool," he paused for a second, "The reason I called was… well I was wondering if you wanted to get some lunch?"

My eyebrows shot up, "Wait are you asking me out? Only five minutes ago you thought I had a boyfriend."

"No, no when I first called I just wanted to hang out as friends, I would never try to make a move on someone elses' girl," he said quickly, "But now that you tell me you two aren't dating I thought I'd just go for it. You know."

'Wow this guy sure is confident in himself.'

"Sure. What time did you want to meet up?"

"Wanna meet up at Mario's for lunch?"

"Sure sounds like a plan," I said hanging up and glancing at the clock.

'Crap it was almost 11:30 already'

I wasted no time getting dressed in an ocean blue midriff shirt and a pair of black skinny jeans along with my black Chuck Taylor's.

"Morning pop," I said as I walked into the kitchen.

"Morning? It's almost noon Cub. You really slept in," Dad said giving me a kiss on the forehead.

"Yeah the party was kind of exhausting. Hey dad can I ask you something?"

"Yeah what's up?" he said going to pour some juice.

"What was it like when you met mum?"

He froze mid pour, "Why?"

"I'm just curious. You never talk about her since she died."

He put the pitcher down and sighed, "You know the story Cub, I've told you before."

"How'd you know that she was the one?"

"I just knew. It was a feeling."

"Like a knot in your stomach?"

"Yeah," he said looking slightly shocked, "How'd you know?"

"I think I felt it. Last night."

"Really? Who was it?"

'Beck'

"I'm not sure but I think I have an idea of who?" I said grabbing my keys.

"Well who ever it is be careful," he said.

"I will dad," I gave him a kiss on the cheek, "See you later. I'm gonna go meet up with someone for lunch."

"Love you Cub."

"Love you too dad," I said walking out the door.

~~~~~~~~~~~~BTB~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

I pulled my 1966 Chevy Impala to a stop in the restaurant parking lot.

'Okay. I got this. Relax.'

A knock on the window made me jump, it was Beck.

"Jesus, don't do that! You scared me," I scolded him.

He chuckled, "Sorry, I thought you saw me."

"Obviously I didn't," I said still white knuckling the steering wheel.

"You ready to eat?"

"Hang on let me get my heart rate under control," I teased getting out and locking my car.

"Shall we?" he said holding out his arm.

I snorted and looped my arm through his.

Turns out Mario's is a really nice Italian restaurant and I felt seriously under dressed.

"You didn't tell me that we were going to a fancy restaurant. I feel seriously under dressed," I said as we walked up to the usher.

"Hey Beck, the usual table?" he asked.

"Yeah Rob. Thanks," he replied as he lead us to a table that was out of the way.

"Can I start you off with anything?" Rob asked

"Water please," Beck said

"I'll have the same," I said.

Rob left and I turned to Beck.

"You come here often," I asked looking at the menu.

'Jeez everything is crazy expensive.'

"Yeah, I kinda know the owner. So order anything you want."

"You have connections"

A man in a chief's apron walked up with two glasses of water.

"Ciao, are you guys ready to order," the man said.

"Hey uncle Mario I'll have the house special," Beck said.

I looked at the menu again then said, "Avrò le linguine, si prega di."

He looked pleased, "The linguini. Good choice, I'll be right back."

"You're Italian?" I asked when Mario walked away.

"On my dad's side. I didn't know you spoke Italian."

"Yeah my cousins are Italian," I half lied. Nate and Charlie weren't my cousins but they did speak Italian.

"What else aren't you telling me?" I teased.

"Well I'm at Hollywood Arts because I want to become an actor. I was born in Canada. I have a younger sister that's 15. Um.. I like hockey..."

"Whoa… Alright I was only joking but thanks for sharing," I giggled.

"What about you?"

I let out a breath, "Well… I got into Hollywood Arts because of my music. I was actually born here but moved to Australia when I was 7 and then moved back here. I also have a younger brother who's 15. I love surfing..." I shrugged.

Just then the food came. It smelled amazing and tasted even better.

"What do you think?" Beck said smiling

"Oh my God," I practically moan, "It's soooo good."

"Glad to hear," Mario said as we finished eating.

"Thanks Mario," Beck said getting up.

"Yeah, thank you. The food was amazing," I said as Beck grabbed my hand.

"Your uncle is great," I said as he held the door open for me.

"Mario is great," he said as we stopped at my car.

"Thanks for lunch," I said leaning against my door.

"Yeah no problem," he ran his hand through his hair. He suddenly looked nervous.

"So, I'll see you on Mo...mmph," his lips cut me off. His hands moved to either side of my arms, trapping me against the car.

"Wow… I wasn't expecting that," I smiled.

"So, I'll see you on Monday," Beck said backing up.

"Uh huh..." I said clumsily getting into my car.

~~~~~~~~~~~~BTB~~~~~~~~~~~~

"I'm home!" I called.

Nate ran past almost knocking me over.

"Hey slow down Nate!" I called before something collided with my back, knocking me flat on my face.

"Oh man Juliet, Mi dispiace," Charlie said helping me up.

"Charlie what are you two doing?"

"We were going for a swim," she said and I notice that she was indeed wearing a swim suit.

She wrinkled her nose, "Were you with someone?" She sniffed again, "You were. You were with a guy, you smell like a guy."

"I had lunch with a guy I met last night."

She gave me a look.

"What?"

"Nothing," she said running outside.

I walked upstairs to my room. As soon as my door closed I let out a sigh. I'm not sure how I felt about the kiss, if he is the one causing the knots shouldn't I have felt something when he kissed me. Like a spark at the very least, but I felt well nothing.

I laid back on my bed lost in thought.

'Maybe it takes time'

~~~~~~~~~~BTB~~~~~~~~~

Monday came quicker than I would prefer. I don't know if I was excited or nervous to start Hollywood Arts.

I decided to go dark today. I got dressed in a white sleeveless crop top with my leather jacket and a pair of black skinny jeans and my black Chuck Taylor's.

"Morning Pop," I looked around, "Where's Dex?"

"He already left for school," he said handing me a cup of coffee. My favorite, black with two sugars.

"Really? He was suppose to give me a ride," I said taking a sip.

"Well you can drive yourself, he didn't take your car."

"Alright. Love you dad. I'm gonna go," I said giving him a kiss on the cheek.

"Love you too, Cub."

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~BTB~~~~~~~~~~

I pulled to a stop in front of the school.

'I got this. I'm an Alpha, I've dealt with much worse than being the new kid.'

A knock on the window made me jump, it was Beck.

"Jesus, Beck again! I told you not to do that," I scolded him.

He laughed, "Sorry. I just thought you would want someone to show you around school."

"Yeah, that would be nice. Dex kinda ditched me this morning," I said getting out and locking my car.

"Well it's a good thing I'm here," he said wrapping an arm around my waist before we walked inside.

"Hey what's up guys," Beck said as we walked up to Andre and Robbie.

"Nothing much," Andre said, "Bro you do work fast."

"Huh?" I frowned looking at Beck who's face was slowly reddening.

"I told Andre first," Beck admitted, "He's the one that convinced me to call you."

"I guess I should thank you Andre. If it wasn't for you I wouldn't be with this big dork," I poked him in the side.

He shook his head and kissed me. I froze due to his sudden movement but soon smiled and kissed back.

"You do work fast," I said when he pulled away. Andre cleared his throat.

"Well now that we have that sorted out. How do you like the school?"

"A lot more than I thought I would," I said as Beck wrapped an arm around my waist.

Just then the three toned bell sounded signaling the start of class.

"I gotta get to class guys," I said giving Beck a kiss on the cheek.

I barely made it to class on time. The teacher gave me a look

"Sorry I'm new," I apologized. He nodded and motioned for me to sit.

The first half of the day was a blur. They were just the normal classes Math, English and Science.

I made my way to my locker to put my books away and meet up with Beck for lunch.

"Hey Juliet," Tori said.

"Hey Songbird," I said closing my locker.

"Songbird?" Beck asked walking up behind me.

"My little nickname for Tori. Didn't she tell you that we've been friends since we were kids."

"No she didn't. We just assumed that you two just met on Friday," Beck said snaking an arm around my waist.

It was kind of odd that he was so touchy all of a sudden but I shrugged it off.

"Same goes for you two," Tori said gesturing to our current position.

"Yeah… that just happened on Saturday," I said.

"Really? Dude Beck you do work fast."

"Andre sort of helped," Beck confessed, "He pushed me to asking her in the first place."

"And well you know how it ended up," I said.

"Yeah with you two shoving your tongues-"

"Okay can we go eat please? I'm starving," I interrupted Andre before he could finish.

We followed a chuckling Andre out to where the party was on Friday.

"You guys eat out here?" I asked.

"We always eat in the Asphalt Cafe. And besides would you rather sit inside where it's hot?" Beck said.

"Point taken where do you get food?"

"The Grub Truck, I'll get you something," Beck said giving me a quick kiss. Which honestly took me by surprise.

I scanned the tables till my eyes settled on a familiar face.

"Jade," I said sitting next to her, "I haven't seen you all day."

"Don't you think there's a reason for that?" she said violently stabbing her salad.

'Okay weird. Why is she suddenly like this?'

"Are you alright?" I asked reaching for her shoulder.

She stood up before I could blink, "Everything's just peachy," she snarled.

To say I was stunned was an understatement.

"What just happened?" I asked to the empty seat.

"Why are you talking to a salad?" Cat asked me.

"I was talking to Jade until she stomped away."

"Oh. She does that. She's been in a mood all day," Cat shrugged.

"Any reason?"

"Hey what's up Cat?" Beck said siting next to me, "Here, I got you a burger."

"Thanks."

"No problem," he said not looking up.

'Alright what is with everybody. This morning Beck couldn't keep his hands off me and now – nothing.'

A car horn drew my attention to the parking lot. A girl with black and blonde streaked hair almost got hit by said car. I caught her scent and suddenly lost my appetite. Another wolf in my territory.

We locked eyes and I swear I saw a mixture of relief and fear on her face.

"I'll be right back," I muttered. Beck only grunted.

'Love you too'

She seemed to understand that I was coming after her because she turned and ran.

'Of course,' I started after her, "Hey! Get back here!"

She took a sharp right and ran into the school.

"Stop!"

Nothing, she just kept going. I followed around a corner and -

"Oof," I collided with a soft body.

"Damn it!"

"Jade?"

The person I just knocked on the ground was indeed Jade.

"Jeez, I'm sorry," I said pulling the raven haired girl to her feet.

"Never touch me," I put my hands up in surrender.

"Look what ever I did I'm sorry," I said before running in the direction of the girl.

'Okay need to figure that girl out later'

The girl had trapped herself in a classroom.

"Okay! That's enough!" I said blocking the door, "Why are you in my territory."

"Please just hear me out," she backed up slightly, towards the window.

'Oh no you don't'

I grabbed her by the collar and slammed her against the closed door.

"You've got two minutes," I growled

"Okay. First off my name's Danielle."

"I asked why are you here, not who are you? And you better not be lying," my grip tightened slightly.

"I'm here because..." she started whimpering, "because… my pack…"

Then she started crying, "They're dead… A loan wolf c..came in and killed them. I got away… I was the only one."

My grip on her collar dissolved. If she really wanted to she could run but she didn't. The poor girl was full on sobbing now.

'I have a feeling that she isn't lying. I can literally feel her pain.'

"Alright, I'm assuming you're asking to join my pack. Am I right?"

She nodded still crying.

'We could use some more members. I'm probably going to get grief from the Pack about this. Especially Dex.'

"Okay," her tear streaked face shot up.

"What?" she asked in a shaky voice.

"You can join," she moved to hug me.

"But," I stopped her, "you have to agree to something first."

"Yes anything," her blue eyes full of hope.

"If I find out you're lying or if you hurt any member of my pack I will personally rip you to pieces. Got it?"

She nodded her head vigorously, "Yes, yes of course."

The rib crushing hug came a second later.

"Thank you! Thank you!" she sobbed.

"You're welcome," I gasp out, "Can you let go?"

"Sorry," she said releasing her death grip and allowing me to breath.

The three toned bell sounded signaling the end of lunch.

"Come on what class do you have next?" I caught her look, "You snuck onto campus didn't you?"

"Maybe," she said sheepishly.

"It's fine we'll get something figured out later," I said opening the door.

Suddenly there were a pair of lips on mine.

"There you are. When you didn't come back I got worried," Beck said his eyes darting over to the left, towards the lockers.

Before I could look Beck said, "Do you want to come over for dinner tonight? My parents would love to meet you."

"Sure. That sound's nice."

"Ready to go to Sikowits' class?"Beck asked.

"I'll meet you there. I'm gonna head to the bathroom," I said grabbing Dani's wrist.

On the way to the bathroom we ran into Dex.

"What is that?" he growled pointing at Dani.

"The newest member of our pack," I said calmly.

"What?! No I don't approve of this."

'He doesn't approve? He's not the Alpha or my mate. Why is he acting like it?'

"You don't approve? Last time I checked I was the Alpha," I growled back, "Dani you'd better go. I'll meet you after school."

With that she left the school. I turned back to Dex, "What's you're problem?"

"My problem?! What are you doing bringing strays into the pack?"

"You didn't hear what she had to say. It's my call not yours," I growled pushing past him, "Now if you'll excuse me I have to get to class."

"We aren't done with this!" he called down the hall.

I stomped my way to Sikowits' classroom.

The balding teacher just looked at me and sipped his coconut, "You're late."

I glared at him, "You don't think I know that."

He dropped his coconut in shock, "What's wrong with your voice?"

'Okay what?'

"What are you talking about?"

"Your voice sounds weird"

'He was probably talking about my accent'

"Your voice sounds weird," I shot back.

"Will you just sit down!" Jade snapped. I turned towards her and noticed that the only available seat was next to her. With a sigh I dropped into the seat and tuned out the crazy teacher.

Through out class I kept sneaking glances at Jade. She didn't look too thrilled that I was sitting next to her.

'God what did I do to piss her off this bad? She was acting like a civilized person on Friday. What the hell did I do?'

I spent the rest of class formulating a plan to get her to talk to me. Sadly I couldn't think of anything.

"Juliet!" came Sikowits' voice seconds before a ball came flying at my face.

"What!" I growled dodging the flying ball. I was not in the mood for this.

"You aren't doing our drive by exercise."

Just then the bell rang, "I guess I'm not," I said before walking out.

Thank God school's over. All that's left is to deal with a pissed off pack.

Simple.

I groaned, sometimes I wish I was a normal teenager.

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