Robbie POV

Today has gone better than I expected. That hideous shirt Jade made me wear? Sure, I got a few weird looks, but Hollywood Arts is already such a bizarre school that nobody really cared enough to comment. Sinjin even came up to me and asked where I got it. I ended up selling it to him for $50. Talk about a major win.

I'm just glad I had some spare clothes with me, but I always carry extra clothes ever since Beck and Andre stole them during the whole Robarazzi incident. I did kind of deserve it, though, but it was still traumatic. I don't have the best looking body if you haven't noticed, and those pictures circulated the school for weeks.

Anyway, we performed our scenes for Sikowitz's class today! I think Cat and I nailed it. She was simply amazing. Just like I thought, every one was taken by surprise on how dark Cat could make her character. Hopefully Sikowitz sees how talented she really is and finally gives her a lead in the next show.

I was worried on how the audience would receive me, since I was still wearing the shirt at the time, but Sikowitz said he liked it and that it gave my character personality. Not what I was expecting, but I'll take it!

I make my way down the hall before opening the door to Mrs. Costa's classroom, since I'm driving Skylar home today. She lives just two blocks away from me, so she suggested we start carpooling. It saves gas and it's much more fun driving with someone else in the car. I've kinda gotten used to having someone with me, after driving Cat all week.

Since we're done with Sikowitz's thing, I don't really have an excuse to hang out with Cat anymore. I can't just show up to her house, like Jade, especially with Russell in the picture. Not that I really want to. It still hurts a little knowing she'll never see me like that. I'm planning on creating some space between us, it'll be a lot easier that way.

Skylar's still working on another girl's make up, and there are a few others in the room as well. All the students in the make up chairs have pale white faces and strange, colorful designs around their eyes.

"Hey." I come up behind Skylar. "What's this supposed to be?" She's blending a dark pink to an electric blue that is painted above the eyebrows. Weird.

"Have you heard of Cirque Du Soleil?"

"I've seen a show once. Is that what this is?"

"Yeah." She steps back to scan her partner's face. "We had to pick a picture out of a hat and recreate the look we chose. I think I did alright. You can open your eyes now, Becky."

Becky opens her eyes and sees herself in the mirror. "Whoa." She turns her head to admire the full make up. "This is really weird."

Skylar laughs. "Yeah, but you get to do it to me tomorrow. Hold up, let me get a picture!" She pulls out her pearphone and puts her head next to Becky's, and I can hear the snap! sound of a picture being taken. Skylar looks at the screen. "Ha ha! Very nice. This is going straight to the Slap."

Becky turns back to the mirror. "I'm just glad this is our last class. I don't think I could go the rest of the day looking like this."

"Let's show Mrs. Costa first. Do you want me to take off your make up?"

"Nah. It's fine. I'd rather just go home and take a shower. After removing my eyelashes, of course! These things are huge! I'm not used to the fake feather lashes."

"Good call." The two girls talk to Mrs. Costa for a bit, then come back. I just shift in place, uncomfortably. As I mentioned before, this room already makes me feel out of place, so all the make up stuff on top of that definitely takes me out of my element.

Skylar slings her bag over her shoulder and looks at me. "Ready?"

"Yeah." We leave and make our way to the parking lot.

"Sorry about that." She says. "I didn't mean to hold you up. It just took longer than I expected."

"It's fine. Don't worry about it. I'm used to waiting, since Cat takes a while to leave, too."

"Oh." She sounds slightly upset. "Is she riding home with us, too?"

"No, it was just for the week. We practiced almost everyday after school, but she probably won't need me to drive her anymore." I explain.

"Oh, okay." She pauses for a bit. "You like her, don't you."

"W-What? What makes you say that?"

"Just the fact that it's obvious." She gives me a small smile. "It's fine, you can tell me."

I sigh. There's no use hiding it. "I did like her. I mean, I do! I... Okay, it's this. Cat's got a boyfriend. She knew how I felt, but she started going out with him anyway. Sure I liked her, but I'm… I'm starting to wise up. It'll still take some time, you know? It's hard, getting over someone you've liked for so long."

Skylar nods. "I see. I'm sorry to hear about that. Well if you ask me, she doesn't know what she's missing."

I can feel her looking at me, and I feel myself blush. I really hope it doesn't show, but I'm not used to getting compliments like that from girls. "Thanks."

"No problem."

We finally reach my car. We buckle up, and a thought pops into my head as I start the ignition.

"Hey. You wanna... grab some ice cream?"

I can see her eyes brighten, and she's beaming at me. "I'd love to."

A/N: Happy Valentine's Day! If you need me, I'll be sitting alone eating chocolate and crying in a dark room, all alone. Just kidding! My friends will be there, too :)

But seriously, don't whine about being "forever alone" on Valentine's. Go out with friends! Do something fun! Treat yourself! And review! A review would be a sweeter gift than candy. And a lot cheaper. I don't need any of that fancy French dinner, stuff. If you want me to, I'll be your Valentine for free, you awesome reader, you.