Part 4

The Loser Patrol

Part 4 - Betrayal

Heather glared at Jade. It was her golden opportunity to get her to help her crusade of cleaning Hollywood Arts once and for all of those she deemed unfit, and then... rid of Jade herself as a bonus.

-OK, this is what you'll do... since I heard you're real good at video editing... and don't deny it... I saw you get an A+ last month and how you made that video for the prom in no time... - Heather said

-Go on... - Jade said

-Well you see, we think we could get a better acting teacher than the nutcase we have now... you know, Sikowitz - Tanana added

-And? - Jade asked

-Well... we think we can take care of two birds with one stone... -Skyler added

-We have some videos... and with your editing ability... we can make it look like he's having an affair with Cat... she'll get expelled, he'll get fired... job done. -Heahter finished

-So that will be your initiation - Mallory said

-Are you up for it? - Asked heather

Jade gave it thought for a second.

-I'll do it.

Heather smiled from ear to ear. Jade walked away, she knew what she had to do, using her skills she created an incredibly convincing video that showed Cat and Sikowitz flirting with each other during class, she gave the video to Heahter two days later.

-Oh my God... this is awesome... really awesome... you're even better than I thought. -she said

-Welcome to the Loser Patrol - Tanana said

-Whatever - Jade said

-Come, I'll buy you a smoothie - Skyler said leading the way.

Meanwhile at another location in Hollywood Arts, Andre is concerned.

-Man, you should talk to Jade, she's spending too much time with those girls from "The Loser" Patrol... - he said

-I know... I'll try to talk to her tonight...

During lunch Jade was alone in a table when Tori arrived and sat beside her.

-Hey Jade - she happily said

-You're in the wrong table. -Jade coldly said

-Come on, we're past that. - Tori replied as she started to eat.

At that precise moment Heahter and the others arrived.

-AHEM. -Heather said

Without saying a word Jade got up, took Tori's plate and threw her food away.

-I SAID GO AWAY! -she yelled at Tori

Surprised and hurt Tori got up and walked away.

-That's the attitude. - Heather said as she and the rest of the group sat down.

Inside Andre saw Tori just standing by her locker.

-Hey Tori, what's up?

The Latina girl turned around cleaning the tears from her eyes.

-Hey Andre

-Why were you crying? What's wrong?

-Nothing... everything is fine. - She replied

-Tori...

-*sniff* It's just that... I try and try to be Jade's friend... and she gets meaner... just now... she threw my lunch all over all the patio...

-She what? - Beck said approaching

-Your goth girlfriend yelled at Tori and threw her lunch all over the patio. - Andre replied

-I'll talk to her, this is getting out of hand.

-No Beck, just... just forget about it OK?

-No, she really went out of bounds with that attitude -Beck replied

-Beck please, I beg you, leave it... - Tori pleaded

-I'll think about it, no promises - he said

-Come on Tori, I'll get you something to eat. - Andre said taking her to the cafeteria

Later that day, as they were in acting class, the door opened and the Principal along with other two men walked in, they were not happy.

-Erwin.

-Principal Eikner good af

-It's not good at all Erwin. I must ask you to take your stuff and leave the school grounds immediately.

-What? Is this a joke? - he said.

-Erwin engaging in a relationship with a student is a major offense in Hollywood Arts as you very well know. You are fired Erwin. And the gentlemen here will also like to have a word with you. - Principal Eikner severely said.

-Erwin Sikowitz, LAPD, you'll have to come with us. You're under arrest for statutory rape on the person of Catalina Valentine.

-WHAT? THAT'S RIDICULOUS! - Sikowitz said as he was handcuffed.

Everyone glared in shock as he was handcuffed and led out. Principal Eikner got in front of the class and spoke.

-Let me assure you all that I'm very sad you have to witness this embarrassing situation. Hollywood Arts is a very respected institution and this kind of behavior will never be tolerated. As you may understand Miss Valentine has been expelled, not only because she endangered you all but because she had an affair with Erwin Sikowitz. We have already appointed a new teacher for this class and he'll be here tomorrow.

Tori stood up with tears running down her face.

-Cat couldn't have done that! This is a setup!

-Miss Vega, I wish I could believe that but unfortunately there's video proof that says otherwise. Now please sit down- Principal Eikner replied

Tori sank in her chair, Cat, the most innocent and naive girl in Hollywood Arts... having an affair with a teacher? And least of all Sikowitz? It was too hard to believe. Andre held her hand.

-There has to be an explanation... a rational one...

Two days later Tori arrived to Hollywood Arts completely out of herself, upon seeing Skyler she went to her and slammed her against her locker.

-Tell me what you know about the video that got Cat and Sikowitz in trouble!

-I know nothing about it!

-TELL ME! - She yelled slamming her again

-LEAVER HER ALONE ALREADY! - Jade said pulling her away

Tears ran down Tori's face as she glared at them.

-I know you had something to do with that video... you wanted Cat out of the school... well you can be proud of yourselves... she's never coming back...

-Vega what are you talking about? - Jade said

-SHE'S DEAD! CAT IS DEAD!

-What? - Jade said in disbelief

-SHE WAS SO SAD AND HEARTBROKEN ABOUT THIS MESS THAT SHE TOOK SOME PILLS LAST NIGHT! SHE'S DEAD!

To be continued...