A/N: I re-did chapter 13 a little bit, so please read that chapter before this to see the changes. I have an idea for a story if anyone is interested in seeing it. It's based off of the book 'Ashes' by Ilsa J. Bick. It's a post-apocolytic story where an EMP (Electro-Magnetic Pulse) shorts our any and every eletrical device in the world. If you've read it, then you'll know what I'm talking about. If not, don't worry. Anyway, here's the next chapter of Unexpected.
Monday Sikowitz Class No POV
"God morning class. How is everybody's last day as pretend husband and wife?" Sikowitz exclaims, catching everyone's attention with ease.
Everyone involved cheered, happy with how everything went, even Trina, who sees Robbie somewhat different than she did a week ago.
"Good, good. Now, will the husbands please return the rings to me?" All five guys stand up and give the coconut-loving teacher the rings, some some-what disappointed. "Thank you. I want each couple to come up and tell everyone here how they see the other, and if this helped their relationship. Tori and Beck, you first."
Walking to the stage, Tori and Beck have a big smile on each of their faces.
"I think our relationship has gotten stronger. We learned so much about each other, and I really hope things continue going up from here."
"Very nice answer, Tori. Now, Beck, you."
"I agree with Tori. I think this showed us how our future together would be, and I kind of like it."
"Very good. Now, Cat and Jace. You're up."
"YAY!"
Heading to the stage, everyone notices that Cat and Jace are holding hands, which surprises only Sikowitz, who doesn't know that they're a couple.
"Well, as you can see, Cat and I are officially a couple. I think this has helped us greatly, and I, like Tori and Beck, hope things get better."
"I agree with Jace completely. He even gives me candy." Cat says with more seriousness in her voice than anyone would have expected for the usually bubbly red-head.
"Ok, so far so good. I love it. Trina, Robbie. To the stage."
With the next two walking to where the others were, everyone is surprised to see that they're holding hands, same as Cat and Jace.
"Well, me and Robbie kind of got together. He's not as bad as I thought and he agreed to get rid of Rex. I thinks things are looking good for us."
"I agree completely. I put Rex in a storage tote yesterday and sent to a storage facility."
"I never saw that coming. Anyway, André and Hayley, front and center."
Again, the new couple take the stage, this time, they aren't holding hands.
"Well, it wasn't bad, but I didn't feel a spark or anything. Also, I didn't like what she told Jade before they went to sleep Saturday night."
"What did she say?" Carlos says, curious and worried.
"I didn't say anything. I have no idea what you're talking about."
"Liar. You basically told me you were gonna steal Carlos from me. I don't know how André heard, but he clearly did. He wouldn't say something like that for nothing."
"Jade's right. Hayley said that Jade wouldn't have Carlos for long, which didn't sound good to me."
"Ok, before Jade here gets up and attacks Hayley, which I can tell she wants to because of the look in her eye," Sikowitz says with a shudder, "Hayley, you sit in the corner on the other side of the room, far away from Jade, and André can just take his original seat. Now, Jade, Carlos. You're the last."
As Hayley takes the seat Sikowitz said, Jade gives her a sly smile, laughing when Hayley trips over a chair. With Carlos beside her, they both look at the other students and Sikowitz, avoiding Hayley.
"Well, I didn't know about what Hayley said, but that's not important at this point. Like the first three, our relationship has gotten better. There were no bad moment the entire time."
"Best relationship I've ever had. Better than even Beck, to be honest. He doesn't let other girls hang on him. He actually ran from a group one day. I laughed. Still do on occasion."
"Wait, you ran? Why did you run?"
"Simple Beck. They were Northridge girls. They freak me out. So, I ran. I regret nothing."
"I'm glad. Best assignment so far I think. Everyone has passed, with the minor exception of Hayley who got the lowest, but passed none the less. Now, everything goes back to how it was before. Whatever problems you have with one another is between you. I want out of it."
"Ok. What was the point of this assignment anyway?"
"Pardon, Jade?"
"Why did you have us do this assignment? What were we supposed to learn?"
"I don't know. I just thought it'd be fun."
As everyone sat in silence, staring at the crazy, barefoot teacher, the bell rings signifying the end of morning classes. (I really don't know how the schedule is, but they have Sikowitz at different times each day I think.)
Heading out, no one noticed Hayley was behind them until they got to their lockers before lunch.
"Thanks for making me fail."
"Oh my pleasure. I loved doing it." Jade says, no one knowing if she's serious of joking.
"Shut up you stupid gank."
"Yeah, no one likes you. Seriously, we like you less than Trina, and that's saying something."
"Excuse me! People like me."
"Not now Trina. I'm talking to a wazz-bag that needs to go out to trash."
Watching everything going on between the two girls, no one says anything, waiting to see how it goes.
When Hayley takes a step forward, Jade takes one as well, to show that she's not afraid.
"Let me tell you something, Hayley," Jade says, sneering at the other girl. "You HAD him. You LOST him. What makes you think you'll get him again?"
"I apologized to him. I'm a better match for him than you. You can't trick with his 'allergies'. He doesn't have any."
"Yeah I do. I just never told you."
"Wait, what? How did she find out something you never even told me?"
"I trust her. She might be a gank, no offense Jade, but she does know loyalty. Oh, and you never apologized. You told me you forgive me for breaking up with you. I never wanted your forgiveness."
Standing in silence, the only audible sound is everyone's breathing, Hayley's more than anyone elses. During the confrontation, Lane walks by and sees the group standing around, watching Jade and Hayley.
"What's going on here?"
"Nothing. I was just leaving. Have fun with him, Jadey. He's not worth dating."
"Never call me that, only Cat barely gets away with it. Call me that again, and my scissors meet your eye. Second, if he's 'not worth dating', why did you want to steal him from me? Hm?"
"Never mind. I'm out of here."
Stomping away, everyone watches Hayley leave, no one bothering to go after her.
Going to lunch, they all head to the Grub Truck, but stop when they see Hayley and a new guy sitting at their usual table. Carlos and Jace recognize him, but only Carlos seems to show any emotion towards him.
"Hello Cristopher. Surprised to see you in LA."
"Oh, uh, hey Carlos. How have you been?" The new guy says, shaking a little.
"I've been better. Still stealing girlfriends, or just mine?"
"Look, man. I didn't know. She told me you broke up with her the day before or something. It started with me consoling her, but it turned into that. If I would've known, I wouldn't have done anything, I swear."
"You know, I really wish I could believe you. I know you had your eye on her after we started dating. I also remember you taking almost a week to contact me to apologize. A week. Who was it that said, Brotherhood Above All Else?"
"You don't understand. I tried to call you after she tol..."
"Stop! You did no such thing. I saw you the day it supposedly happened. Did you tell me then? No. Have fun with her."
Not giving his old friend a chance to say anything back, Carlos walks to the Grub Truck, grabs something to eat, and heads inside. Jade and Tori are the first to follow, then the rest of the gang follow suit, grabbing something to eat on the way.
Getting to the Black Box Theatre, Carlos goes to the stage and sits, not bothering to eat yet.
"What was that all about? What caused you to just run like that? Who was that guy?"
"Jade, that was the guy I thought I could trust. My old friend, who I will never be friends with again. His name is Cristopher, and I knew he was lying while we talked. His eyes showed that his only regret was getting caught. Nothing else. I left so suddenly because I was tempted to hurt him. Remember me saying your collection of scissors is nothing compared to my collection?"
"Yeah, and? I never saw anything like a collection while I was at your apartment."
"That's because I hid it. I collect a different kind of cutting tool. I've been fascinated by knives and other single bladed items for a few years."
"Why did you hide them?"
"I felt like I should. Please don't ask. I can't explain it."
"Ok, I can understand it. What are you gonna do about Hayley and Cristopher?"
"Nothing. I will not waste time and energy on them."
"Ok. You ok?"
"I'll be fine, Jade. Thanks for letting me vent, all of you."
"No problem, man." Beck says.
"What are friends for?" Jace comments.
"I'm gonna go. No offense, but I got a song to finish for Advance Song Writing. Hope everything gets a little easier man."
"Thanks André, and none taken." Carlos says as André heads out.
"We have a good group of friends, don't we Carlos?"
"That we do, cousin. That we do. Where'd Cat go?"
"I'm right here. I stopped by my locker and didn't see where everyone went, but André tole me you all came here."
"I'm glad you found us." Jace says to his girlfriend. "We just eating here then?"
"You can go out if you want. I just need to get my thoughts in order."
"Looks like we're eating here then. Don't want to leave you alone, now."
"Thanks Jade. Thanks to you all."
I know the characters are OOC at times, and I apologize. I introduced Cristopher for a little more drama. Thanks to everyone who reviews. Your input helps. Does anyone want an OC for André, or a character introduced in the show? I feel bad leaving him as is.