Before you start reading, I want to clear a couple things up. First of all, all main characters are all juniors unless otherwise noted. Also, I'm going to start dating each chapter as soon as Gavin's first day is over. Because then I'd have to edit the previous chapters and I'm lazy so I don't want to. Finally, yes Gavin is based on myself. I do what I want.

Disclaimer: is a fun word. Also, Dan Schneider owns this, and last I checked my name doesn't start with a 'D'. Gavin's all mine though. If you know what I mean.

Chapter 3: Lunchtime Shenanigans

Andre's POV:

"I hear you're a pretty great musician," Gavin said enthusiastically, "What kind of stuff do you like?"

We were walking down the hall out to lunch after the songwriting class we had together. "You know, I try and listen to everything, but I end up listening to a lot of pop and pop rock. Classic rock is great too. Like the Beatles and The Who and stuff."

His face contorted a little bit, and he explained, "I like pop a little bit, but it's really repetitive and plays to the masses too much. Good call on the classic though."

I laughed, "Looks like we have a little hipster with us now."

He smirked at that, and said, "Well, I do like indie stuff."

I couldn't help but smile. This kid is hilarious.

Gavin's POV:

So far, it had been a pretty great day. Sikowitz is wild, and the people seem pretty cool. I met the rest of the group, except for Jade. Apparently she had lost her favorite pair of scissors, and was only going to make it in time for lunch. Anyway, I think I'm going to like it here. Robbie's friends are awesome. And that Cat girl. . . she definitely seems like my type. I definitely don't mind how great looking she is, and I seem to like girls that are a little crazy. I can't seem to find anyone who listens to the music I do, though, and it's a bit of a disappointment.

"We should definitely hang out and go through our PearPods some time though," Andre snapped me out of my thoughts, "Maybe we can educate each other."

"Definitely, man. I'll get you into all of these great bands. You open on Saturday?"

I pulled my lunch out of my backpack as we approached the table, which was currently empty. He started to reply, "I think so. Let me go grab a burrito really quick, and we can finish our conversation."

"Go ahead, I'm not moving."

I opened my bag, and pulled out my peanut butter and jelly sandwich. A couple bites into it, I heard a voice behind me saying, "Get lost. You're at the wrong table."

Jade's POV:

This was not my day. First, I couldn't find my scissors, and now this loser decided to eat at our table.

"Come again?"

He just did not get it. "Leave, punk. You don't sit here."

He actually smirked at me, "You must be Jade. I'm Gavin. Find your scissors okay?"

What the hell?

"Well look who finally decided to show up."

Finally. Now I can get this gank out of here. "Beck, will you please tell this geek to leave our table?"

"I don't think he'd appreciate that. And he's not a geek."

That Gavin kid spoke up again, "Actually, the geek part was pretty accurate."

I gave him an exasperated look, "Fine. I don't care. One condition though: let me see your PearPod."

"Give me a sec."

He typed in what seemed to be his password, unplugged his headphones, and handed it to me.

I looked at what he was listening to. As I Lay Dying? I had to see more. August Burns Red, Becoming the Archetype. . . he actually has a good taste in music. He may seem lame, but we like some of the same bands.

"Sorry I doubted you, kid." Beck gave me a weird look. "Since you sort of introduced yourself, I guess I should do the same. I'm Jade West. Welcome to Hollywood Arts, I guess."

Andre returned with a burrito.

"Took you long enough," Gavin shot his way, "Gavin Baker. Bassist extraordinaire. That sounded waaay better in my head."

I smiled before I could catch myself. Damn, this kid is good.

Beck's POV:

Oh my god. He got Jade to smile. How in the world is Gavin related to Robbie?

"Give me a break, Trina took forever deciding what to eat," Andre piped up.

"Trina?" Gavin looked confused.

Tori walked up with a sandwich, and Cat in tow. "What about my sister?"

"That's all you need to know," Robbie said as he approached.

Tori looked extremely confused. I cleared things up, "Tori: Gavin didn't know who Trina was. Gavin: all you need to know about Trina is she's Tori's sister. I'm sure Robbie can fill you in on the details."

I caught Jade looking at Gavin a couple times. This could spell trouble for all of us.

We finished lunch, and continued talking until the bell rang.

Do that review thing, suggest what you want, etc. Though I have certain things I'd like you to consider in the reviews. First of all, do you want to hear/see Gavin's band play? Because I'm basing them off of a real band, that if I do use, there will be actual music for you to listen to to get a feeling of the situation.

Last thing: what should Gavin have for his next class, and who else is in it?