A/N: To the two reviewers who want a Cat/Jace relationship, it will start in this chapter. To everyone who reviews, thank you. Your input is greatly appreciated.
Disclaimer: I haven't done this in a while, so here we go. I don't own VicTORIous or the characters. Only Jace, Carlos, Kira, and Hayley. Carlos' ex will be seen in this chapter, to add some drama.
Monday Morning Jade POV
I wake up earlier than usual, courtesy of my dad yelling over the phone this morning to a client. Too bad he doesn't just stay at his office, it's not like he's here that much to begin with. Yesterday was a good day. Carlos and I spent over 6 hours together, eating lunch at a small café he found after he moved here. We even visited the Hollywood Zoo, even though I'm not a fan of animals. As I get ready for the day, I think back to the day at the zoo. He knows a lot about animals, telling me info on each one as we walk. We learned a lot about each other while we walked. I told him about why I don't like dolphins or the ocean, and he told me that he originally wanted to be a zoologist, which explains his knowledge of info, before he took an interest in singing. After I get dressed, I silently slip out of my house, not letting my father know I'm up. Knowing I'll be way too early for school, I decide to drive to Carlos' apartment. I text him as I park beside his Impala.
'Hey, you up?'-Jade.
'Yeah, just brushing Kira before school. What's up?'-Carlos.
'I'm coming up. I'll be there in a moment.'-Jade.
'K. Just walk in, door's unlocked.'-Carlos.
Walking up to his apartment, I take in the area. It's not a bad area of Hollywood. Nothing major, but it looks like it's taking care of. No holes in the walls, no missing steps. No cat pee smell in the hallways is a definite advantage. I make it to his apartment after the two flight of stairs and the short walk from the stairs. As I walk in, I see Carlos brushing Kira in the small living room. He glances up and smiles, while Kira just stands forward, enjoying her brushing.
"I'm not complaining, but is there a particular reason why you're here so early?"
"Woke up early and didn't feel like waiting. Can't I visit my boyfriend?"
"You can. I can tell there's something on your mind, but I won't ask. It seems private. Now, brushing complete, and I now need to sweep. Give me a minute?"
"Sure. Should I wait somewhere else?"
"You're good. I'm just sweeping the area where I just brushed her."
With that, Carlos gets a small sweeper from a closet in his hallway. Surprisingly, it's quiet, as quiet as a sweeper can be I guess. After he sweeps, we sit and chat, seeing as how school doesn't start for another hour.
"You eat yet?"
"No, I was going to grab something when I got to school. Why?"
"Grab your stuff. The café I took you to yesterday opens at 5 A.M."
"Sounds like a plan."
"OK. Kira, I'll see you when I get home. Don't destroy anything, please."
When he says that, Kira just looks at him and walks away, heading to a room in the back. With a slight laugh, we head out to my car. He goes to get in his, but I tell him I'll drive him home after school, which he doesn't complain to.
After they grab a quick breakfast and drink, black coffee with two sugars for Jade, orange juice for Carlos, they head to Hollywood Arts, talking comfortably to each other on the way.
Tori POV Same time
Getting up early because of Trina yelling, or singing as she calls it, I grab a change of clothes and head to the shower. After I shower and get dressed, I text Beck, seeing if he's up for riding to school together, which he agrees to. After almost 30 minutes, enough time for both of us to eat breakfast and for him to leave, there's a knock at the door. Just like Saturday, my dad opens the door, in his uniform again because he has to be at work soon. Smiling at Beck, my dad lets him, without messing with him this time. After a quick bye to my dad and Trina, we head to his car. With a quick 5 minute drive, we pull into the Hollywood Arts parking lot, parking a few spaces away from Jade's new Black Camaro.
Heading into the school together, we separate to our lockers to get our books for the first half of the day, noticing Carlos and Jace talking by the Wahoo Punch machine. Getting her books, she heads back to Beck, who is talking to André.
"Hey muchacha. Did you hear about the Sikowitz's new class project?"
"No, why? What does he want us to do this time?"
"No idea, just that we get partners and it starts today. I'm gonna go. Sikowitz wants to tell me something. See ya."
With Beck and Tori saying bye to their friend, they look back at each other, just as the bell rings.
"Well, looks like we have a new project to do. I hope it's nothing bad. Ready to go Tori?"
"Yep. I just hope it isn't something weird and that we have more than a day to prepare."
"I hear that."
Neutral POV Sikowitz's Class
"Good morning everyone. I'm sure some of you had heard about the new class project." Sikowtiz mentions as he climbs through the window.
"Yeah, but what is it and who are our partners? And why is Trina in this class?"
"Simple, Jade. Trina is here to take part of the project. Now, Jace and Cat, Beck and Tori, Jade and Carlos, Robbie and Trina, and André and Hayley."
"Who's Hayley? I don't remember a chick named Hayley."
"I'm Hayley."
With that, everyone turns to where the voice cam from, except for Carlos, who recognizes it instantly.
"When did you move here?" Carlos says, never turning, with noticable anger in his voice.
"Recently. Why won't you turn around and look at me? I know we left on bad terms, but you could at least look at your new classmate."
"Bad terms? You cheated on me, denied it, and pretended like nothing happened! Bad terms isn't even close to how we left it."
"Um, can someone explain to me please?"
"Gladly. This chick is my ex-girlfriend, Hayley Mathinsin. A liar and a cheater, who can't be trusted. André, watch yourself with this gank."
"Before something bad happens, here's the assignment. You each will portray a married couple..."
"Hide your things now André, before you lose them."
"That's enough Carlos. As I was saying. You will portray a married couple for one week. Starting today. You are to stay at one of your places for the entire time, to make it more believable. I have already informed your other teachers that some of you will either not be in class for the week, or that you won't be alone, and parents about it. Beck and Robbie, you two will stay at Tori and Trina's. Their dad thought it best. He even had all of his shifts covered, to make sure he's home. Good luck to you both. Jace, you are staying with Cat, her parents gave the ok. Jade, I couldn't get hold of your parents, so you two work it out."
"She can stay with me. My apartment's big enough for three, and Kira will make sure nothing happens to her."
"And André is staying with Hayley. Apparently your grandma doesn't want anyone else there. What do you mean 'three' of you, Carlos?"
"I have a dog."
"Oh. Now, you all have the rest of the period to talk. Those of you involved are to leave after lunch to collect your things and get set up. Enjoy."
With those parting words, Sikowitz jumps out the window he entered in. Glancing at Hayley, Jade gives her a glare, that causes her to flinch, making Jade smile deviously.
-Lunch Later That Day-
Jade and Carlos
"So, how are we gonna do this?"
"Well, I figure we head to your house, you can collect everything you need. I know you said you father left for a week-and-a-half long business trip today, so hopefully that won't be a problem. We gonna stick with using your car to go back and forth to school, or mine?"
"It can vary. We'll stick with mine for now, and alternate every once in a while I guess. As for my dad, I don't know about him, but oh well. How about sleeping arrangements?"
"You'll get my room, as long as you don't mind sharing it with Kira. There's a small room by it, enough for an air mattress, so I'll take there. Bathroom's across the hall from yours and Kira's. You can put your clothes in the dresser in the room. There's two, but one doesn't get used. As for anything else, I don't know."
"Sounds good. You have a DVD player?"
"Blu-Ray player. Why?"
"Just asking."
Tori and Beck
"Okay, when you head home with Trina, who was surprisingly quiet in class, you can get everything ready for when I get there. I'll head to my RV to collect my things. We can go over rooming details and everything else with your dad later."
"Sounds good to me. You and Robbie may end up in a spare room, just so you know."
"Makes sense. Now, we should go so we're ready. When you want me at your place?"
"Whenever you're done. Text or call me so I know."
"You got it."
Trina and Robbie
"Listen here Puppet-Boy. I'm not happy with this, but I'll let it go because I need the class credit to graduate. Try anything, and I hurt you. Understand?"
"Yes, I got you. I'll be at your place later. I need to go collect my things."
"Fine, but leave the puppet at home, or I have my dad shoot it with his gun!"
"Fine. Rex'll stay home."
Cat and Jace
"You sure you're okay with this, Cat?"
"Yeah. It sounds like fun. Besides, you won't hurt me or anything, right?"
"Right. You good to get home, or you need a lift?"
"I'll be fine. My dad called me earlier and said he has a room set up for you."
"Sounds fine with me. I'll meet you at your house in a few hours. See ya in a bit Cat."
"See ya Jace. Oh, before you leave, I have a question."
"What's up?"
"Do you have a girlfriend?"
"No, why?"
"Curious. See you later."
"Yeah, see ya later."
André and Hayley
"Look, I don't know the full details of what happened, but Carlos and I have become close. I will be cautious around you at first, but I will give you the benefit of the doubt."
"I understand, and thank you. I'll text you my address later. Just text me when you get here so I can let you in."
"You got it. See you in a bit Hayley."
"You too."
With everyone parting ways, Sikowitz sits in the school, watching his students get into their cars and head out. With a small smile, he gets his classroom ready for tomorrow. He plans on everyone getting married, just like they would in reality, with him as the priest.