A.N.: Here we are continuing Allow me to explain, right now the exam period is over in the story :3 and they got their results moving on the story! (The Big Show Case is in three days) I might have gotten the dates wrong... Well as long you understand the story then it's not a problem is it?

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Chapter nine : Big Show Case

Tori's Pov

I was enjoying my Tuesday afternoon by reading a book in my bed and letting the sunshine shine through my window with the window left open. The exams were finally over and I surprisingly got very good marks. My lowest grade was for chemistry with a seventy five, but I am not really good in chemistry, so I guess that can't be helped. As I was about to flip the page of my book, Beck suddenly bursted inside my room holding up a paper.

"Guess who scored a ninety five on maths!" he cheered happily, shoving the paper in my face. I chuckled and pushed his paper away.

"Not me, because I got a hunderd," I grinned. He rolled his eyes at me, but smiled with me anyways.

"Can't you be happy for me?" he said fake pouting.

"Yeah yeah, I am happy for you," I said and patted his head.

"Not my hair," he groand. I know he disliked that people touch his hair, but it was funny to see his frustrated expression.

"Anyways, anything else you wanted to share?" I asked him. He frowned his eyebrows in disbelief.

"How did you? I mean why do you think that I want to tell you anything else?" he asked me his face written full with question marks. I chuckled again and placed my book beside my pillow.

"Beck, Beck, Beck,... we have been living for three months together in one house. I think I certainly do get to know you a bit more after three months," I explained to him. He looked at me with narrowed eyes, totally saying he doesn't believe me.

"Well, enlighten me what you got to know about me Tori," he challenged me with a grin tugging on his lips. A smile got plastered on my face and I cleared my throat.

"There is a way how you always talk to people that you don't quite know yet. You always need to get an excuse to get the conversation going. For example barging in their rooms, to tell them how you scored, but your real motive is to ask your actual request or did you more want to know that you like to have marshmallows on your toast and you actually eat pizza with mayonnaise," I said with a big goofy grin. I actually wanted to burst out in laughter looking at his shocked expression, but I better spare his pride a bit. His eyes were seriously about to bulge out.

"Okay, that's just creepy Tori," he mumbled and ran his hand in his hair. "Yeah, you got me. I actually wanted to ask my tutor to tag along with me on a fancy dinner to thank you for your help. I could never have done it without you," he said with a smile. Fancy dinner? How can I say no to that! Oh my god! I definitly want a fancy dinner! I will eat his wallet empty.

"Yaay! Yes I do!" I said and jumped forward hugging him. I guess he des have a good side on him. He chuckled softly and patted my on my head.

"Not the hair," I mocked him only making him roll his eyes.

"Saturday, 8 p.m. I am allowed to use the car for only that day," he told me. I nodded and waved bye when he left my room. When he left I quickly locked my door and went through my closet what to wear. Hey, I don't fancy the guy, but I've got to look good for a fancy dinner right?

Beck's Pov

"Yeah, I told her, she will think for sure that it's a surprise. didn't told her it was you," I said through my phone to my friend Noah. The fancy dinner is actually with him, not me. Tori thought that he was cute right? I am doing the right thing,... Right? I'm sure I am. But yet, there is this feeling that has been telling me that I don't like this idea. I quickly pushed these feelings away and focused on the phone call again.

"So Saturday 8 p.m right?" he confirmed me again.

"Yeah, I will drive her to there,-" right there Noah cut me off.

"You have your license?!" he asked me.

"No,..." I replied. "But!" I started again before he could say anything else. "I have a trial license," I added. I could feel him rolling his eyes and also a groan was heard from the phone.

"Fine, but if the cops get you, I will not get you out of jail," he mumbled. I don't know if I was suppose to hear that, but I did anyways and I feel rather offended.

"Oh come on, the most they would do is giving me a summon or something like that and I will soon have a part time job since after the Big Show Case it's holidays," I explained. A whatever was heard and he said bye before hanging up. I placed the house phone back on the charger and went to my room. I heard beside me Tori who was squealing the whole time for the fancy dinner. I smiled, feeling happy that she is happy, but somehow also a bit sad, but that doesn't make sense right? I mean Noah is my best friend and he likes her. Tori is now kind of family to me and she thought that Noah was cute, so that means she also likes him right? Why am I so against it? Did I become a bit to protective of Tori? She did had a horrible past, but Noah is a good guy he wouldn't do something like that. Everything will be okay, it will all work out, I'm sure about it. I was about to fall asleep when I heard my phone going of signaling that I got a text message. I picked up my phone and unlocked the screen seeing one unread message from Tori. I don't know why, but whenever I saw her name on the screen I always get a smile on my face. It's weird right?

*Hey! I am so looking forward for the fancy dinner, but! Do not, I underscore NOT, tell Trine Trin okay? She will kill me and trust me she will not hold back :(*

I chuckled at her message. Her sister can be indeed very scary. I don't like the fact that she is crushing on me, oh who am I kidding! No guy would ever want to be crushed by her! Literally crushed and figuratively crushed. You get what I mean. I thought for a moment what to type back.

*Yeah, maybe I should blackmail you in doing things for me to keep it a secret ;)?*

Hey, I might like her a bit more than before, but I am still me right?

*Why Oliver? Whyyy? Why must thee be like this? :'{(*

Was that a mustache smiley? I started to laugh into my pillow, this girl is so weird. Yup, really weird.

*That was more a revenge for hurting my pride. Don't worry I won't tell your sister, who am I otherwise suppose to take with to the fancy dinner? xD*

I replied back.

*Thank you very much my lord :{)*

I read and it made me chuckle again.

*You're welcome :)*

Was the last message that I sent before falling asleep.

Soon the next day was coming with the sign of sunlight. Today was the day. The Big Show Case. I am most certainly freaked out and hoping with crossed fingers that at least I will pass. Trina didn't make the choreography... She kind of messed up the moves so we decided that we will do an acoustic version of the song, I would have liked using the electric guitar for the first time, but I guess that wish isn't going to be fulfilled. I heard that Noah's partner was Andre. I am curious how talented he is. I know him from my acting class.

The time was speeding by and I hear that my parents, Tori and her parents will be there at the show. I also tried to call my big brother, but unfortunately he couldn't make it. I really don't care anymore.

I was really nervous pacing behind the curtains. The teachers know that Trina is a horrible singer right? And dancer and actor, so they will at least grade me normally right? Dang it!

"Please give it up for Noah and Andre!" I suddenly heard from the stage and I quickly peeked through the curtains. Show me how good you are.

(Song : Not a love song by Ross Lynch I also do not own this song)

You're always on my mind I think about you all the time Um, no...

Lets not talk about it, Drama, we can live without it.

Catch a wave if we're bored There's a clock we'll ignore Find a way around it.

Hey girl, I can tell there's something, Even when you say it's nothing When you're playing with your hair Like you just don't care I can tell, you're bluffing Now please don't take this the wrong way

I love the things you do It's how you do the things you love But it's not a love song Not a love song

I love the way you get me But correct me if I'm wrong This is not a love song Not a love song

I love that you buy the tickets (Uh-huh)
And you don't make me watch your chick flick.
We've come so far,
Being just the way we are If it's not broke, don't fix it.
I can't guess the meaning,
When you don't say what you're feeling.
If you got a broken heart,
You can punch me in the arm Now that's what you needed (That's just what you needed).
Don't take this the wrong way (Nope)

I love the things you do It's how you do the things you love But it's not a love song Not a love song.

I don't speak girl (Like, hey girl!)
I don't quite understand a manicure But you're the only friend I'd take a shower for (And I would really do that for you)
And I would hold your bags when you go shopping What a guy (What a guy , what a guy , what a guy)
What a guy.

I love the things you do It's how you do the things you love The way you say you'd put me through it I guess I always knew it (I always knew)
I love the way you get me,
But correct me if I'm wrong

This is not a love song (Not a love song) . Not a love song (I know it's not a love song)
I love the things you do It's how you do the things you love But it's not a love song (No, definitely not a love song)
Not a love song I love the way you get me But correct me if I'm wrong This is not a love song (It's not a love song)
Not a love song This is not a love song (It's not a love song)
Not a love song This is not a love song (It's not a love song)
Not a love song

As he sung his last sentence I was stunned. That guy is good and that Andre hit that keyboard man! Okay, it's embarrassing to go after them, dang it... Well I can't back out now anymore. Noah saw me and grinned at me while giving e up a thumps up. I smiled nervously back and gave one back before I went to check on Trina if she was ready, but I only saw her walking around with a mask on. I frowned my eyebrows at her.

"I think that you need to take that off to sing,.." I told her. She rolled her eyes and made a 'duh' gesture before pushing a teacher in front of me.

"She lost her voice so she can't peform," he explained dissapointed. I am pretty sure he is faking it, he is like God Gandhi she can't sing anymore. The expression is written on his face! But what am I suppose to do? My parents came... They usually never come to such occasions they think that this is all just time waste. I wanted to proof them that they were wrong...

"Trina are you okay?" I heard Tori's voice behind me and for some reason my heart skipped a beat. What the hell is happening? All Tori got was a fierce glare from her big sister, I guess that was expected.

"Sorry for asking," she said offended before her parents also ran worried towards their older daughter.

"Oh sweety, are you alright?" she asked the same question as Tori and also got rewarded with a glare from Trina. Hey, what did the woman expect? Her dad was about to open his mouth, but soon closed it afterwards and patted his eldest daughter on her head. Suddenlt recalling that she is my partner I started to panick.

"But what am I suppose to do now? My parents are there,.." I said sadly.

"Does any one else know the song then?" Lane asked, our student counselor. I thought for a moment before a light ball appeared, in imagination of course, above my head.

"Well, there is one person,..." I said while taking a glance at Tori. I saw that she was already sneaking away, but I pulled on her arm. "Here she is!" I said happily. Tori was trying to run away with all her might, but her struggling wasn't helping at all.

"Okay, let's get her another outfit," Lane said before other people were also helping me, dragging her in the changing room.

"Okay, guys go now," Lane suddenly said. The realization didn't come to me that I was also a guy so I stayed there until Lane was dragging me away.

"Huh?" I said.

"Guys, go now," he repeated. A blush crept on my face as I made myself ready for the stage by streaming my guitar.

Tori's Pov

Damn! I don't like this, I was just five minutes ago talking with Louis, yeah I invited her to here, but now I am getting touched by hundred hands trying to change my clothes. When I said that my dad was a cop, they didn't even stop! What the hell? I will not go perform on stage in front of hundreds of people. I can't do that! I've never ever performed on stage before and I don't even know of my voice is good. I am going to get laughed at, I really don't want this. Within five minutes they got me changed and some guy was trying to push my on the stage, I tried to escape, but failed miserably again. In a blink I stood in front of the crowd. I saw Louis surprised face, but gave me a thumbs up once she was recovered. I rolled my eyes at her, how nostalgic, but it did made me less nervous. I took a deep sigh and cleared my throat before speaking in the mic.

"I actually wrote this a song for my best friend in this crowd. I moved away and we had to part, but I want you to know that you will always be my best friend Louis," I spoke through the mic. I saw a mischievous smile spreading across Louis's face and her eyes lit up. She always wanted to hear me sing once, but I never actually dared. And here I am actually standing in front of the stage.

"Take your electric guitar," I whispered in Beck's ear. He gave me a goofy big smile before getting up and switching guitars. Well, here goes everything or nothing. The worst is that they will laugh at me. I still feel bad for the back up dancers for not being able to come anymore, but I guess I've got to do it this way now.

As the guitar started playing, I closed my eyes and took in the beat.

(Song : Friends count by Victoria Justice I also do not own this song xD)

Lalalala Lalalala Lalalalalala ~ Lalalala Lalalala Lalalalalala ~

Whenever I call,
You listen.
You're never too busy to care.
When I need a shoulder to lean on,
You always the one that is there.

You understand me,
Nevere pretending,
To be anyone, but you.

We are together, best friends forever,
That's one thing I know it's true.

'Cause wherever you go!
I'll be,
No matter the miles across the sea,
Whatever you need,
I'm there,
'cause my friends, count to me.

A cloudy or sunny day,
I'm here with you either way.
No storm can take me away,
'cause my friends count, on me.

Lalalala Lalalala Lalalalalala ~

You know all of my secrects.
You make me laugh,
When I'm down.

You understand me,
Never pretending,
To be anyone, but you.

We are together, best friends forever,
That's one thing I know it's true.

'Cause wherever you go, I'll be.
No matter the miles across the sea.
Whatever you need, I'm there,
'cause my friends, count to me.

A cloudy or sunny day,
I am here with you either way.
No storm can take me away,
'cause my friends count, on me.

Lalalala Lalalala Lalalalalala ~ Lalalala Lalalala Lalalalalala ~ Lalalala Lalalala Lalalalalala ~ Lalalala Lalalala ('cause my friends count, on me) Lalalalalala ~

As I was about to start on my new verse everyone in the audiencr started clapping along with me. I guess I am not horrible.

'cause wherever you go, I'll be.
No matter the miles across te sea.
Whatever you need, I'm there,
'cause my friends count, to me.

A cloudy or sunny day,
I'm here with you either way,
No storm can take me away,
'cause my friends count, on me.

When I finally finished totally out of breath, the audience started to applaud really loud. My eyes were shining and a big smile was plastered on my face. My heart was still beating fast, adrenaline pumping through my body from excitement. This was the best day ever.

"You were awesome Tor!" I heard Beck say and without a second I hugged him out of happiness. I did it! I sang the song without going off key or messing up the lyrics! I am so incredible happy right now. Why am I saying this in my head?

"I did it! I sang it without going off key even once!" I yelled. He chuckled and hugged me tighter.


A.N: So, here we wrap up the chapter. What you guys thought about it? I think she might get into Hollywood Arts soon ;). Oh yeah,... I was way too lazy to look up the lyrics on a site,.. So I typed them myself. Copy-pasting on phone is so annoying. Sorry if they are incorrect. :c