Hey Victorians… I bet you guys are pretty pissed with me about not updating; I'm really, really sorry. I won't bore you guys with the details but instead entertain you with the story… again really sorry.
So here's an idea a Guest provided (bloody brilliant idea if I may add) for a story.
I call this: The move. (Part 1)
This was it, Graduation. Man it's been a long road but we're here at last. I had just gotten out of the shower and made my way down the hallway to my room, walked in and closed the door with a soft click. Man I'm nervous. But damn I can't wait to finally start living life. My thoughts had bugged me all night and I couldn't get any sleep so I decided to pack my clothes. I'd decided to move out right after the ceremony, but there was one thing that kept bugging me; Tori and Beck.
Tori and Beck are my best friends and the only two people I could really tolerate in school, not that I hated everyone else; they just didn't seem to fit with me, whereas those two were always my perfect match. Tori's a petite, half-Latina girl, with long brunette hair, dark brown eyes and perfectly placed cheekbones, we'd met at the Hollywood Art's auditions. I don't know what it was but we just had the perfect chemistry and clicked right away. Beck and I on the other hand didn't get along the first time we met, in all honesty we were enemies, he thought I was a show off and I thought he was a spoilt brat. We'd gotten into a fight in Junior High and ended up in detention, that's where we started talking and eventually bonded; over Tacos.
Now here we were the day of our graduation, I can still remember the first time we all hung out; I had never had so much fun before. Standing in front of the mirror, I watched my own reaction, my dark eyes seemed determined while my body shook with anxiety and excitement. I glanced at my alarm clock on the night stand; I had to meet Tori and Beck in ten minutes, quickly putting on some clothes I made my way down to the kitchen for some breakfast before heading out to my car. I drove down to the local sushi joint, when I walked through the door, I spotted my two friends whispering in a corner booth, they seemed to be arguing about something but the moment they spotted me they pulled away from each other and gave me a happy wave. Really, come on guys. Just date and get it over with! I thought as I waved back.
We sat in the booth and spoke about the best moments in our high school careers, it was painfully obvious that these two had something they wanted to tell me but couldn't spill so I threw caution to the wind.
"Okay, seriously what's going on with you two?"
"What you talking about man?" Beck asked, his acting abilities taking over again.
"Don't play that innocent stuff with me, something's bothering you guys, what is it?" my voice gave no room for argument, they knew lying to me would be useless since I knew them so well, Tori gave a defeated sigh, stood then sat beside me and looked me straight in the eye.
"André… Beck and I are… um dating." She said cautiously.
"Oh at last, it took you guys long enough. I thought I'd have to lock you guys in the janitor's closet at school before the day was out."
We shared a happy laugh, but I couldn't help but feel guilty about not telling them about my plans after high school, but it didn't matter. I'd just call or text or something.
"Now that we've told you what's wrong, it's your turn. Now spill it." Tori said interrupting my thoughts; she always did that, honestly it scared me sometimes.
Looking at Beck I could see he also knew something was bothering me, so deciding to go for broke, I mastered all my courage and took a deep breath.
"I'm not going to UCLA with you guys."
"What?!" they practically yelled in perfect synchronization.
"Well, I figured I don't really need to go, so I've decided to go to… um…"
"Go where, André?" Beck asked his voice betraying his poker face.
"Err… New York."
"When are you leaving?" Tori asked me.
"After the graduation." I practically whispered.
"You can't be serious, so soon?"
"Yeah, I'm sorry, it's just I already got an apartment and well the person called me yesterday telling me that they were going to give it to someone else if I didn't pitch today. I really am sorry guys."
They both just nodded, I knew they were hurting but they didn't want to keep me from doing this, they were torn right down the middle, Wow, talk about a mood killer. I sneered at myself, shaking away the thought I suggested we forget about that and have as much fun as we could, it was still early and the graduation only started at two in the afternoon; so we had seven hours to have as much fun as possibly.
Time flew and before we knew it, six hours had passed; we had gone to watch the new Will Smith movie, followed by some play Tori had suggested, it was some Harry Potter parody production which made my day, then we to the mall and bought some food and drinks, then before we knew it, we had an hour left. Tori looked amazing with her make up applied and her hair all fancy, while Beck looked his usual calm self, then you got me who looked, well, normal I guess. To think this would be the last time I walk through H.A as a student, the thought made me feel a little depressed so I pushed it away and put on a happy face as I made my way up to the podium where they had just called my name to collect my diploma.
After the ceremony I went through a whole division of hugs, pats on the back and handshakes from various people; I even got a coconut from Sikowitz, I knew I was going to miss this man more than any other teacher in the entire school.
I made my way over to the Vega's and was greeted by Tori's mother, father and sister; Trina, she had graduated from Hollywood Arts the year before, it's still a mystery how the girl made it that far. They took dozens of photos Tori and myself. After a few minutes we were joined by Beck's parents who also demanded a year's supply of photos, they took a couple of me, then Beck and me, Beck and Tori then finally the three of us together. I checked my watch, my flight left in two hours, I had to get moving. After explaining to the Vega's and Oliver's that I planned to move to New York City, they gave me very emotional goodbye's which made me feel worse.
I made my way out the building and to my car, as I turned to get one more glimpse of the best high school ever; I came eye to eye with Beck.
"What? You really think we'd let you go alone?" he grinned at me as Tori stood in the background beaming at me. I shot her a smile and got into my car and was followed by my friends.
After stopping at my place to get my bags, we made our way to the airport, Beck's MP3 blaring Green Day's 21 Guns. This song was our anthem, as we sang at the top of our lungs, earning ourselves weird glances from people. We arrived at our destination with twenty minutes to spare, the three of us shared a very long, very saddening group hug, as we pulled away I noticed we had a few minutes left, I stood up and grabbed my bags as my flight was being called turning back at them I tossed my car keys to Tori who caught them and looked at me quizzically.
"Take care of her for me." I yelled at her.
Within a blink of an eye I felt her tackle me with one more bone crushing hug as she whispered, "I will, I promise. You just… just take care."
"I promise." I whispered as I hugged her back.
I boarded the plane; I got a window seat, score! I placed my luggage in the compartment as I sat down and settled into my seat. I was watching the airport terminal as more people started boarding; I saw Beck and Tori standing holding hands waving at me, as I waved back at them, You didn't tell them the main reason you decided to move away… chicken. I felt my sorrow grow further, Beck and Tori are my best friends, but I couldn't handle being around couples while I was single, call me selfish but I just feel left out. Why don't you just date some random girl? My subconscious stated again, but I knew the answer I'd rather date someone I can have a future with rather than just any girl.
My thoughts were interrupted by a pair of people arguing beside me, I turned to see a very dorky looking dude, with large glasses, a smallish curly afro and a purple tank top sitting next to me, and he was arguing with a guy who looked more timid, he had a very smug face and short curly hair and he was wearing a leather jacket and white t-shirt.
"Rex, this is your seat, I don't want to sit here." the afro boy whined.
"Oh my god, just shut up, it's too late to change anyway." The boy known as Rex said.
"Fine, but this is the last time this is happening."
He then turned to me and smiled.
"Hi there, I'm Robbie, sorry about all that, my brother can be a bit frustrating." He said his voice laced with anger.
"Nah, it's cool really." I said with a smile, secretly hoping that the conversation would end there.
"I'm on my way to New York for this comedian talent competition…" Robbie started talking about something I really wasn't interested about; turning to look out the window I caught one more glimpse of Beck and Tori as they waved once more before heading disappearing from view. Probably some celebration party they gotta get to. I didn't have long to think about that as the plane did a small jolt forward, I watched as the runway passed faster and faster before the plane slowly rose and I watched as L.A slowly disappeared and the only thing I could see was the white of the clouds.
I was brought back by the final piece of Robbie's story.
"…so I had to apply ointment to the goat my grandma had bought from the Mexican guy and that's how I ended up here. What about you?"
"Hmm? Oh um I'm going for a broad way audition." I said half-heartedly.
"I'm sorry, is my sister bothering you?" The other guy asked, I think his name was Rex.
"Rex, you know I'm a guy!" Robbie whispered loudly.
"Um no it's okay really." I said hoping I wouldn't have to hear these two constantly bickering.
After a few hours my eyes shot open as I looked around the plane, the flight attendants were offering drinks and snacks, I hadn't realised how tired I was. I straightened up as a very pretty brunette came up to our row.
"Hello, may I get you anything?" she asked in a very polite tone.
"I'd love to get your number." Rex said in his low raspy tone. I had to supress a laugh as the girl gave him a very disgusted look.
"I'll just have a Coke please." I said and Robbie asked for the same thing.
The pretty brunette then went to get our requests as Rex went on to explain that it was because he was so good looking that she couldn't measure herself up to him and that was the reason she turned him down. I rolled my eyes and looked out the window again as I waited for my drink and ignored the arrogant jerk two seats away.
God, I hope my roommate isn't like him. I thought as we passed the two hour mark of Rex babbling on about the flight attendant.