Beyond walked outside and put a cigarette in his mouth while the judge took the stage. He sat on the bench and lit his cigarette. Naomi stepped outside and stood by him, "Mind if I bum one?"

He held is pack out to her, "You were always such a mooch."

She laughed weakly, "Sorry, about the band name…"

Beyond shrugged, "Doesn't matter to me."

She sighed, "This is dumb! How was I supposed to know it'd be you! Last I saw you, you were being hauled away in handcuffs, I never thought I'd see you again! You can't blame me!"

Beyond gave her a sharp glare, "Oh, yes, I can. It was your fault. I went down for a crime I didn't commit. What kind of shit is that? Then you break up with me? Yes, Naomi, I can and will blame you."

She huffed loudly, "Whatever, Beyond, I didn't come out here to argue. This whole time I've been wishing I could talk to you...

He rolled his eyes, "Then what the fuck did you come here for? Make like a happy romance novel and just fall back in love?"

She sighed, "I just wanted to talk to you."

"Life's full of some shit. Because, I don't want to talk to you, I don't want you or my old life back. I'm finally happy. Okay? This is what I want, I want to graduate move away far from you and L.A." He stood up and took a few steps away from her. "All we ever did towards the end was argue anyway, what makes you think that's changed?"

She looked down, "So, that's how it is? Did you ever love me?"

Beyond gave her a disgusted stare, "For fucks sake, Naomi, we were kids, hell, we still are! No, I can't say I ever truly did. And if I did, it died while I sat in jail. I think I might have, at least enough to not ruin your perfect fucking life in your big fancy house."

Light opened the door, "Hey, Beyond?"

He turned to Light, "What's up?"

He timidly stepped out, "I'm not interrupting anything am I?"

Naomi started, "Well, as a matter of fact -"

Beyond cut her off, "No. Nothing that hasn't been settled. Perfect timing, in fact." He gave her a harsh glare before pushing past her and walking in passed Light.

He went to close the door before Naomi called to him, "Hey, guitarist." Light looked back at her. "Nice playing." He nodded silently and shut the door and followed Beyond up to the stage.

She studied the cigarette before putting it out, "Your new life, huh?" She walked into the building and met her band on the stage.

Takada leaned in to her, "Did you get to talk to him?"

Naomi folded her arms, "In a matter of words." She looked down and her hair fell into her face.

The judge cleared his throat, "What a show! Now that our judges have had time to collect all the votes and vote themselves, the results are in!" He started opening an envelope. "Ladies and gentlemen this was a hard show to judge a winner on, because both bands were outstanding, wouldn't you say?!" The crowd clapped. Beyond stared at the back wall with a blank face. The judge adjusted his glasses and looked up with a smile, "And the winner is… The Geek Squad! And what a show it was!" The crowd went wild and cheered. The boys all hugged each other jolting Beyond out of his trance and he gave a weak smile.

He walked over to the other band and held his hand out, "Thank you."

Naomi looked up, her eyes full of tears, "I don't want to shake your hand."

He sighed, "Just be a good sport… For once in your life." She took his hand and shook it softly before pulling him into a tight hug.

She whispered, "I'm glad, that you're finally happy." She kissed his cheek softly and he gave her an emotionless stare before shaking hands with the rest of the band. The rest of the band shook hands with everyone in the rival band.


As they walked up to the office of the Dean, they all talked excitedly among each other about what the mystery prize could be. Beyond trailed before the group with his hands in his pockets, wearing a straight face. Light stopped and Beyond bumped into him. "Sorry."

Light narrowed his eyes and pushed him into a nearing doorway, "What the hell is the matter with you?"

Beyond looked up into Light's eyes, "Always worried about everyone else. Don't take this personally…" Light tilted his head in confusion and Beyond grabbed the sides of his head and kissed him.

Light instantly tensed up and yanked himself away and glared at him and pointed, "That was my first real kiss, you ass!"

Beyond smirked and chuckled that slowly turned into a laugh, "I'm sorry. I just had to make sure I was alive. She makes me feel dead inside. I said don't take it personally! You're just an easy target!"

Light shook his head, aggressively wiping his lips, walking up the hall, "How could I not! You're such a jerk!"

Beyond smiled slightly saying to himself, "Thanks, Light."

They entered the office, "There they are!"

Beyond shifted his glance away from the group and Light shrugged, "Had to straighten a few things out."

The Dean turned his chair around, "The grand prize, name what you want, within reason, rules and regulations of this school, we'll accommodate. So, make an offer and I'll counter it. You have until next week."

They all stared at each other confused. "Why?" Nate blurted.

The Dean smiled, "Because, we've never beat them before."