A/N- Hey guys so just a heads up in case some of you went back to reread the story, or want to I edited, and fixed some grammar mistakes that I found while rereading myself. Don't worry I didn't majorly change anything so the chapters are still relatively the same. I just thought I would tell you guys that in case you noticed. Now here's chapter seven of my story Total Drama College Life. Enjoy.
Disclaimer- I own nothing.
Chapter Summary- Justin has his photoshoot. Katie, and Noah get closer. Trent holds auditions so he can start another band. Beth is still haunted by memories of her ex.
Duncan tossed around on his bed as Geoff sat on the floor playing video games. It was the afternoon, and neither had any classes to attend so they were just hanging out in their dorm room. After that disaster of a weekend Duncan had been sure to avoid Courtney at all costs. She didn't want to see him so he was going to give her what she wanted which was staying away from her. But as the days passed he couldn't help but feel like he could have handle the situation differently.
"I can't take it anymore", Duncan exclaimed out of nowhere. Geoff continued playing his game, "Go talk to her dude", he said. Duncan stared at him, "That's not what I'm talking about", he said. He knew Geoff was referring to Courtney. Since the fight he had been trying his best to maintain a tough image. He wanted to show that it didn't affect him, and that he was ready to move on but apparently Geoff saw right through his act.
Geoff didn't look at him, "Whatever dude just do something so you can stop being all mopey it's driving me crazy", he said as he played his game. Duncan sat up on his elbows, "I don't care about her anymore. Like I said at the beach I'm done trying to please her. She can be somebody else's problem now", he said.
Geoff paused his game, and finally looked at him. "Maybe that's how it started out but these past few days I've been noticing different. You won't go anywhere on campus where her classes might be, if there's a restaurant that you know she might eat at you avoid it like the plague, and let's not forget that one time when you heard Courtney's name you ended up punching the wall. That's kinda how I knew you missed her because before that you really had me fooled", he said.
"I don't miss her anymore", Duncan said. "Sure you don't", Geoff said. He turned back around to face the TV. Duncan got off his bed, "I need a drink", he said. Geoff looked at him again, "We have beer right here man, pick a better lie", he said patting the six pack of beer that was next to him. Duncan tensed up, "I didn't mean I wanted a beer", he said. He left the room slamming the door on his way out. Geoff resumed his game, "Courtney you better take him back this time", he said to himself.
Beth was in the back room of the student bookstore stocking the shelves. Her boss Maggie came out to check on her. "You almost done?" Maggie asked. Beth lifted another box, "Almost", she grunted. "Good because I'm gonna need you to man the checkout counter", Maggie said. Beth put another box on a shelf, "Sure thing", she said. Maggie nodded, "Good", she said. She walked away as Beth finished up what she was doing.
Once she was done, she took a deep breath, and wiped the sweat off her forehead. She walked out front over to the counter, and stood behind it. She rested her chin on her hand, and sighed. While she was happy to get some extra cash in her pocket the job wasn't providing her with the distraction, or fulfillment that she so desperately needed.
Since it was a slow day she got out one of her textbooks, and started reading. It was just for a general class nothing major. Everybody kept asking her what her major was going to be but she didn't know yet. When she was younger if you asked her what she wanted to be when she grew up she would have had a million things to tell you just like any other kid but now that she was older she didn't have a clue. This was the rest of her life, and she wanted a career that she would be happy with.
She didn't know how some people did it. It seemed like everybody was finding their way in the world, and she was just stuck. DJ was going to be a chef, and from him she learned that Sierra wanted to be a journalist. It was no secret that Courtney was going to a lawyer. Even Lindsay had her major picked out as a fashion designer. Lindsay of all people was getting her life figured out before Beth did, and that's what frustrated her. If Lindsay (who couldn't remember people's names among other things) could decide on what she wanted, then so should Beth. But she couldn't.
She looked up, and saw a couple making out in the corner of the bookstore. Really? In the bookstore of all places? There was nothing even remotely romantic in this place. Yet here these two were kissing like teenagers. She rolled her eyes, and looked back at her textbook.
She looked up again after a few minutes, and they were still there. She had to admit a part of her was jealous of them. It must be nice having someone special by your side.
She looked at the guy, and her mind immediately thought of Brady. The way he would give her his boyish smile, and use his charm on her. He could get her to do almost anything. Just like when he got her to ditch school with him, and then their parents had found out.
What had happened was that Brady's father got a call from the bank telling him there was some suspicions activity on his credit card. He looked into it, and was able to put the pieces together. Brady's parents called Beth's parents over, and the four grilled them with questions. Brady just kept telling them that maybe the card had been stolen, and that he had been at school. Beth tried to deny it too but she couldn't keep it together as well as Brady could, and they picked apart the story the two had come up with.
She didn't want to dig herself into a deeper hole so she finally told the truth. She was grounded, and Brady's parents said they would handle him later. She didn't know what happened but Brady came over to her house that night when her parents went out, and he was pissed.
He started yelling, and screaming at her. Asking her why she couldn't be a better liar, calling her stupid, and saying how she always ruins everything. It wasn't his best moment.
He then took one of her picture frames, and threw it at her head. She managed to duck before it could hit her but if she hadn't then it would have been a direct hit. Brady had great aim which was why he was the star pitcher for their high school's baseball team.
She remembered how she cowered in the corner as Brady stood over her huffing, and puffing. Looking into those eyes she didn't see her Brady she saw someone else. He left but later he had texted her apologizing for his behavior. When she didn't text back he called her crying about how he shouldn't have lost his temper, and he never meant to scare her. He told her that he loved her. He begged her not to dump him because she was the only one who truly understood him, and that he was just going through some stuff. Like school, baseball, his parents, his teachers, etc. He told her that he needed her in his life, and that it would never happen again. Don't leave me Beth, he said over the phone. Then he just cried some more, he didn't even hang up, he just cried right there over the phone as she listened to him.
It broke her heart to hear him cry like that but she couldn't forget about what happened. She told him she would think about it, and that seemed to satisfy him a bit. She didn't tell her parents about what happened because she was afraid that they would forbid her from seeing him again, and at that time she didn't want to lose him either because she did love him. But she knew she had to think about her safety. It took her the whole night to try to figure out what she was going to do. She called him over the next day, and he had brought her some flowers. She looked into his eyes, and she saw her Brady again not that other guy but her sweet Brady. To make it simple she took him back because he looked, and said he was sorry another reason was because everybody makes mistakes what's important is that you learn from them which is what her parents always taught her. He was so happy, he hugged her, and told her it would never happen again. She believed him.
Beth looked away from the couple, finally. If she learned one thing from her relationship with Brady it was to be careful who you get involved with because not everything is as it seems. Don't leave me Beth, he had said. She snorted it's not he gave her much reason to stay.
Katie, and Noah were at the coffee shop having coffee. Katie laughed as she recounted a story to him about her day out with Hanna. Noah chuckled, "That does sound funny", he admitted.
Katie nodded, "Yeah it's just a shame Sadie didn't go with us", she said. Noah raised an eyebrow, "That's odd. She didn't want to go?" He asked. Katie shook her head, "No. She said go karting wasn't her thing, and I didn't want to go either but I didn't want Hanna to think I didn't wanna hang out with her so I went. I'm glad I did too because I ended up having a good time", she said.
"That's good it's a good thing that you're standing on your own two feet, and learning how to have fun without Sadie", Noah said. Katie nodded again in agreement, "Hanna thinks we should try skydiving next", she said smiling. Noah groaned, "I don't think I can support that idea", he said leaning back in his chair.
Katie giggled, and threw a packet of sugar at him. "Come on don't you have a sense of adventure?" She asked. "Me? Adventure? No thank you. I've had enough adventure to last a life time thanks to Chris. I don't need anymore", he said.
"Okay you're right point taken", she said. Noah stirred his coffee before taking a sip. "So have you been taking your studies seriously?" He asked. "What are you my mother?" She asked jokingly. "Hey I just what to see you make it out of here", he said.
"Okay sorry. Yes, I am. I'm studying really hard", she said. Noah smiled, "How hard?" He said getting interested. "When I'm not with anybody else, or I don't have class then I get out my books, and study", she said.
Noah clapped his hands, "Bravo I didn't think I'd see the day", he said. Katie rolled her eyes, "You're so mean", she said smiling. They laughed some more.
"What about your major? I gotta know what that is", he said. "I'm not 100% sure on what I want it to be", she said. "Well just think about what you like to do, and try to put it in the real world", he said. Katie looked away, "Well I've thought about it before, and there is something that has me interested", she said as a small smile formed on her face. "Which is?" Noah injected. "Pre-Med", she said softly. She finally looked at him to find him smiling back at her. "Any ideas on what kind field you might want to be in? That's if you pursue it", he said. "I haven't figured that out yet but all I know is I want to help people, and by being a doctor I know I can do that", she said.
"So pre-med?" He asked. Katie thought about it before she settled on the idea, "Yeah pre-med", she said. "That's good", Noah said. "You think I could really be a doctor?" She asked unsure. Noah nodded, "If you study hard enough, and are willing to put in the effort then yes", he said. Katie smiled at him. A doctor. Noah would have never guessed but when she told him why it made him see Katie in a new light.
"Next", Trent called out. He was in the music auditorium holding auditions so he could start a new band. He realized that just because The Drama Brothers weren't ever going to get back together didn't mean he couldn't pursue his music career that's the only reason why he came to RU was so he could study music. Since he didn't want a solo career just yet he started to get to work on some fliers right away then he posted them up everywhere he could.
He put up an announcement on Facebook too where he knew people would definitely see his request. He gave the when, and where. When he came to the auditorium that morning the whole place was flooded with people who wanted to try out.
However everybody who had tried out so far was awful. He spent the whole morning, and half the afternoon dealing with people who were failing the auditions. He couldn't entertain the thought of being in a band with any of them. He was at the point where he wondered if people were just there so they could hang out with a Total Drama cast mate for the day. He couldn't find one person instead he was giving out rejections left, and right.
"You didn't like it? Because if you didn't I can do it over", the guy said. Trent held up his hand, "That won't be necessary", he said. The guy still didn't move, "I can do better. Let me do it again. Please", he begged. He started to sing, and play his guitar again but Trent wasn't having any of it. "No thank you", Trent said over his playing. The guy still played, and Trent covered his ears.
"What about now? Am I in?" The guy asked when he finished not realizing the distress he had put the musician through. Trent uncovered his ears after he realized the guy was done, "Don't call me. I'll call you. Thank you", he said.
The guy smiled, and walked away thinking he was going to get a call telling him he was in the band unfortunately for him that wasn't going to happen. Trent had to tell that to some people just so they would leave. He took a sip of his water, and told the remaining people that he was taking a 10-minute break.
He groaned today had been a disaster. A total of 100 people had showed up, and 50 had already gone. Now he had to deal with the next half. The campus was full of students, and when he saw that 100 of them were ready to audition he thought he would have no problem picking some people. But with the first half being terrible he didn't expect much from the other half. He finished his water, and sighed. He may as well get this over with. He called in the next person.
Justin arrived at the place where his photoshoot was being held at. Today was the day he would make a name for himself. Daryl walked up to him, "Justin man I'm glad you showed up", he said shaking his hand. Justin smiled, "You said I have what it takes to be model. I had to show up if I want to do this", he said.
Daryl led Justin over to where a bunch of lights, and cameras were being set up. There was a crew of people working frantically to get everything ready. Daryl introduced him to the camera man. After the equipment was set up they got Justin to stand in front of a white back drop.
"Alright so all I'm going to need you to do is just stand there, and pose", the camera man said from behind his camera. Justin nodded his head. Daryl stood off to the side, "You ready for this Justin?" He said giving him a thumbs up. "You bet I am", Justin said returning the thumbs up. Daryl smiled at him, and gave the crew the signal. Justin smiled as the cameras started snapping.
Duncan walked around the campus for a few hours when he spotted Courtney. He sighed, it's time he stopped running, and be a man. He was bound to run into her sooner, or later, and sooner was a lot better than later.
He walked up to her. "Hey Courtney", he said. She looked at him, and like he expected she wasn't happy to see him. "Duncan", she hissed. "Look I just wanted to apologize for how I acted the other day. I was way out of line, and-", he was stopped when Courtney slapped him.
"Stop coming near me", she snapped. Duncan stood there touching his cheek, "Okay", he said. Courtney stormed away. Duncan watched her go with a disappointed look.
Beth sighed again as she continued looking through her book. She heard a slight cough that got her attention. When she looked up her eyes went wide with shock when she saw Brady standing right there. She gasped, and rubbed her eyes when she looked again she saw that it was some other guy.
"I would like to buy this book please", he said annoyed. "Y-y-yeah sure", she stuttered taking the book, and scanning it. The guy gave her a strange look before walking away.
Beth turned away, and shook her head. She took a couple of deep breaths to pull herself together but she was still shaken up. For a second she thought he had come looking for her. She wouldn't put it past him when Brady wanted something he got it. When her shift was done she hurried out.
As she walked back to the girls' dorm she thought she had seen him again. It seemed like he was everywhere, and every time she thought he was following her. When she got to her dorm room she just stood there.
Not too long after arriving she heard the door close behind her. She felt her entire body go numb. She felt a hand on her shoulder. She screamed, and ran to the corner of the room.
"Beth it's ok it's just me", Lindsay said running over. Beth didn't hear her instead she stayed huddle in the corner. Her eyes wide with fear. She looked like a scared animal being stalked. Lindsay tried to get her to snap her out of it.
Beth blinked her eyes a couple times before it became clear that it was Lindsay. "Lindsay?" Beth said. "It's me", Lindsay said softly. "I'm ok", Beth said quickly getting up. "Are you sure?" Lindsay asked. "Yeah I'm sure", Beth lied. "Beth", Lindsay said with concern. "Really I'm ok", Beth told her.
"Is there something you want to tell me?" Lindsay asked "Lindsay I said I'm ok just drop it", Beth snapped. Lindsay stared at her then nodded her head somberly.
Trent walked around the campus in distraught. Just like he expected the other half was just as terrible as the first if not more, and he didn't even think that was possible. He groaned loudly, he wasted the entire day auditioning countless people, and he had no band to show for it.
He sat down on a bench, and pulled out his guitar. He started playing a new song he was working on. "That sounds good", he heard a voice say after a few minutes. Trent stopped playing, and looked at the person. It was Gwen. "Thanks Gwen", he said. Gwen sat down next to him. They smiled at each other.
"So did you just come up with that?" She asked. Trent shook his head, "No it's something that I've been working on", he said. "Well you should keep working on it. It sounds great", she said. "Thanks. So I haven't seen you around where have you been?" He asked.
"Here, and there", she said. Trent chuckled, "Care to elaborate?" He joked. Gwen blushed, "My dorm room, the library, anyplace where I can study. I've been trying to keep up with class work", she explained. "I hear you on that", he said. They talked a little more about a bunch things like different assignments, their professors, and trying to stay away from crazed fans but mostly how they can't find time to just relax without falling behind in their classes.
"It seems a lot people only want to party though I don't know how anybody finds time for partying. It can get annoying like two nights ago the dorm room next to mine was partying. I couldn't get any sleep, and I had class the next day", Trent said. Gwen nodded, "Yeah but Geoff doesn't seem to mind he loves it", she said. "I can see why. People are still talking about his party", Trent said.
"Well to be fair it was a great party", she said. "You were there?" Trent asked shocked. "Yeah I have a little party side", Gwen said smiling. "Well I would have loved to see you but I had my hands full with Izzy", he said. He explained how Izzy went off the rails at the party.
Gwen scoffed, and rolled her eyes. "Typical Izzy", she said. "Just when you think she couldn't surprise you more she does", he said. They laughed a bit. Gwen looked at her phone, "I gotta go", she said standing up. "Ok", he said.
They hugged, "Nice talking to you Trent", she said. Trent smiled, "Same here", he said. Gwen turned around, and went to her next class with a smile on her face.
After his photoshoot Justin headed back to campus. Daryl told him that he would send out his photos to different modeling agencies. Everybody was confident that he would get a job somewhere. Justin arrived in his dorm room where he found Trent sitting in a chair playing his guitar.
"You wouldn't believe the day I had", Justin announced smiling. "Well mine was a bummer", Trent said. Justin ignored his statement, "Daryl said my photoshoot went great, and that the photographer loved me especially my face", he said. Trent looked at him, "So you're a model now?" He asked.
"No they got to send out my photos to different agencies first", Justin said annoyed. "So you're a guy who may have wasted his time getting your pictures taken, and there's no definite chance anybody will hire you?" Trent said. Justin snorted, "Are you kidding? Hello did I not mention that they loved my face? I have a hot body, and a handsome face everybody agrees that there is no reason why nobody shouldn't hire me. It's process everybody has to wait", Justin snapped.
"Dude I was just playing. Chill", Trent said holding up his hands. Justin looked through a couple of his photos, and held two up on both sides of his face. "Which looks better?" Justin asked him.
Trent shrugged, "I don't know the first picture", he said. Justin looked at the picture, "I think I'll go with the second picture", he said tossing the first aside then hanging the second on the wall. Trent sighed, "Whatever you say", he said then went back to playing his guitar.
"Sometime soon I could be in France, or New York maybe California", Justin said running a comb through his hair. Trent spoke up, "Meanwhile I'll be here without a band with my life seemly going nowhere", he said. Justin looked at him, "Don't worry Trent you're nice looking not as good looking as me but you'll do ok in the world. I'm sure you'll find something then settle down with some nice girl. If it makes you feel better when I tell people the story of my success I'll mention you", he said.
Trent raised an eyebrow, "Thanks. I think", he said. "You're welcome", Justin said smiling. Trent sighed again while making a mental note to never look to Justin for compassion again.
Noah, and Katie walked into the common room to find a banner hanging that had, 'Rush Week', written on it. There were a bunch of people at different tables. Everybody was scattered around chatting excitedly with each other. Noah groaned, "Not this time of the year", he said. "What's Rush Week?" Katie wondered. "Let's just say a time where people put you through humiliating challenges, and grueling tasks. Think of it as Total Drama except there's no money involved", he said.
Katie gasped, "That sounds awful", she said. "That's because it is. At least that's how my brother describes it", Noah said. "I still don't understand what it is", Katie said still confused. Noah sighed, "It's when different Fraternities, and Sororities get together to recruit new members to join", he said. Katie clapped her hands, and squealed. "That sounds like so much fun. I always wondered what it would be like to be in a sorority", she said.
Noah smiled at her, "Well despite what they put you through I heard it's quiet the bonding experience. Some of the them even do good work for the community. I think it would be good for you", he told her.
"You think so?" She asked looking at him. "Yeah", he said honestly. "Then I'm gonna do it but I'm gonna talk to Sadie first to see if she wants to join with me. What about you I'm sure you can find a fraternity you like", she said looking at him again.
Noah shook his head, "No thanks. Frats are not for me", he said. Katie playfully shoved him, "What? Not up for the challenge?" She teased. Noah rolled his eyes, "Yup that's it", he said. "Come on you hang out with Owen. How different can hanging out with a bunch of Fraternities members be?" She said.
Noah looked at her, "Exactly I already have Owen I don't need anymore just like him", he said. Katie playfully shoved him again before running over to a table where a bunch of girls sat handing out fliers. Noah followed chuckling.
Bridgette found Courtney lying on her bed in their dorm room. "So Geoff tells me you slapped Duncan today", Bridgette said. "That's right", Courtney said without any compassion.
Bridgette sighed then sat down in the chair, "Courtney I think you're being a little hard on Duncan", she said. "I don't care", Courtney said sharply. Bridgette flinched, "Well that's a little harsh don't you think?" She asked. Courtney looked at her, "So now you're sticking up for him?" She said.
Bridgette held up hands while shaking her head, "No. By no means am I defending him. I still think he's an ass for what he did to you but I am saying that I think he's actually sorry for what happened. Does it change what he did? No but he is sorry", she said.
Courtney rolled her eyes, "Please I can't believe you're falling for his crap. The poor me, my ex hates me, and now she won't take me back even though it's my fault she won't, routine", she said using a fake pity me voice. Then went back to staring at the ceiling.
"I understand your anger I really do but don't you think you should try to make peace with Duncan? I'm not saying you have to get back together with him but to just put aside your anger. I don't know what else you want him to do", Bridgette said. Courtney looked at her again, "The only thing I want is for Duncan to just leave me alone", she said.
A/N- I know it's short compare to most of my other chapters but I believe I got the point across. Did you like it? What are your thoughts? Should Beth tell someone about Brady? Are you liking Noah, and Katie together? Tell me what you think in the comments. Hello by Adele.
