The next day in Sikowitz's class, everyone acts out their script ideas. Everyone was exhausted and mad that Sikowitz only gave them a day to write the script and get everything else ready for it.
First up were Cat and Jace, who did a mini play about a girl who discovers her dad is a mad scientist, and somehow convinces him out of doing his dangerous experiments on the innocent people around town. They did a good job, getting the extra credit for Jace wearing a lab coat and glasses, and Cat wearing clothes that made her look younger and more innocent than she already was.
Next up, André and Robbie did theirs on a marathon runner getting interviewed after winning the big race. André was the marathon runner, so he wore the same clothes from when Sikowitz had his method acting sleepover, and Robbie wore a suit similar to what he wore as a motivational speaker at the same sleepover, again, they get extra credit for the outfits.
Tori and Beck were next, deciding to be a married couple talking about having a baby. While they explained, Jade groaned, causing everyone to give her dirty looks for disrupting the scene. Except for Carlos, who gave a Jade worthy glare at Beck, letting him know it better be just a skit. It was hard for anyone to know if they wore different clothes, so Sikowitz decided not to give them extra credit, seeing as how they looked the same as every other day.
Finally, Jade and Carlos were up. Jade was a female cop interrogating a wanted suspect for torturing and murdering a handful of innocent people. They also got the extra credit, with Jade an a cop uniform and Carlos dressed in an orange prison uniform with fake cuts and bruises. After everyone was done, Sikowitz applauded them all, and told them they all did excellent and have passed.
During lunch, everyone is just sitting around, eating their lunches and talking t each other.
"Hey, André. How'd you tow come up with your idea?"
"It was easier than I thought it'd be. We decided since we already had the outfits, to go with something like that. Robbie came up with the marathon runner and interviewer part after a few minutes of discussing who was who. He came up with the idea really easily. The man's got some good ideas."
"Thanks André. Thanks for helping with the questions I ask you, by the way. I didn't know how to word any of them to where they'd make sense."
"No prob, Rob. Any who, tell me about your idea. Where'd the 'mad scientist' thing come from?"
"That was Cat's idea actually. She wanted to do something a little different from what she usually does. Even though she was still this innocent little kid, she wanted something that would clash with it, and the mad scientist was born."
"I have a question for you, cousin. Why did you guys agree to what you did?"
"Well, we wanted to do something that no-one else would think of, and we doubted anyone would do a baby scene. So, we went with it."
"I don't like it. I wish you would have chosen something else, but I'll live. As long as Beck doesn't try anything, that is."
"What would I try? I'm not that kind of guy."
"Doesn't mean I can't mess with ya."
"Now, before any bodies go missing, I think it's time for the last of the group. Officer West and Suspect Vega. How did that come to be? I'm asking Carlos because I think Jade'll kill me if I ask her." Jace speaks up, not wanting the conversation to go any farther.
"We couldn't think of an idea, so we watched a show called Castle, and we liked how the interrogation scene looked. Since the cop on the show was female, I convinced Jade to be the cop. The rest came to be after a few hours of talking and typing."
"That's a weird way to get an idea, but hey, it works. Anyway, I'm gonna go and work on a new song. I had the idea for a while, so I figure I might as well get it out. Talk to you all later." André chimes in, remembering his song idea.
With a chorus of 'See ya's' and 'Laters', André waked back into the school, throwing his trash away as he walked by.
At the end of the school day...
Jade's POV
It sickens me, absolutely sickens me. He's related to Vega. That's his last name too! He intrigues me. He has Beck's mysteriousness, but he puts me in my place. Which is one of the things I wish Beck would've done sometimes. He only did it when it involved Tori. I don't mind Tori, it's more that Beck is head over heals in love with her. I hate myself right now. I like Carlos Vega, but I think I like it.
I walk over to Carlos' locker, admiring his choice of design. Not seeing him around, I decide to go to Tori's locker, to see if she know's where he is. She stops and stares at me as I walk up to her, worry in her eyes.
"Relax. I'm just looking for your cousin. Have you seen him around lately?"
"No, not since lunch. Why are you looking for him anyway?"
"I need to ask him something. If you see him, tell him to call me later. You'll need to give him my number, so."
I walk away before I finish my sentence, or let her react. As I walk out to my car, I see Carlos talking to Jace, quietly so no-one hears them, with Carlos facing away from me. As I get closer, Jace notices me and stops, causing Carlos to turn around to see why his friend stopped so suddenly. Seeing it was me, he turns to Jace and tells him he'll talk to him later.
Jace walks away, glancing in both of our directions, but says nothing as he walks towards his Mustang to head home. As Jace leaves, Carlos goes to get into his Impala, but I grab his arm to stop him, which he does, much to my surprise.
"Why are you ignoring me?"
"I'm not. If I was, we wouldn't be talking now."
"You're in denial."
"What are you talking about? Why would I be in denial?"
"I'm not her ok?"
"Her who? What are you talking about?"
"I'm not that skunk bag ex of yours ok? I'm Jade West and..."
Before Jade could finish her sentence, Carlos cuts her off by kissing her, grabbing her by the waist and pulling her closer to him. After a few seconds, they release, their breathing somewhat heavier, not saying a work to one another. After a few moments of silence, Carlos finally speaks up.
"I know you're not her, ok? You should know how hard it is to move on. I see how you still look at Beck, like you wish it didn't end how id did. I tried to ignore you, but I couldn't. It's like I was drawn to you or something. *sigh* If you're game, I say we give it a shot."
"What do you mean, give it a shot?"
"I'm not exactly ready to start dating yet, I'm not gonna lie. Do you want to try this?"
"Yeah, but how are we gonna do it?"
"Well, Tori and Beck are going on a date this Saturday. We could double? I know it'll be weird, Beck being your ex and all, but it could be fun. We can at least mess with him some how if you want even."
"Yeah, sure. I'm not so sure about it happening so soon and Beck being there, but yeah. Let's do it."
"Good. I'll get the restaurant from Beck and I'll call you to let you know the time and what to wear."
"Ok, yeah. I'll talk to you later tonight. Wait, don't you need my number then?"
"Cat gave it to me earlier today."
With that, Jade slowly gets into her car and drives home, glancing at Carlos as she does. After she leaves, Carlos heads over to where Beck and Tori are talking to each other.
"I hate to interrupt, but I'm going to anyway. I need to talk to Beck alone for a minute. I promise I won't hurt him."
"Uh, yeah. Sure. I'll talk to you in a minute Tori." With a small peck on the lips, Beck and Carlos walk a short distance, close enough for Tori to watch, but far enough where she can't hear anything they say.
"So, what do you want to talk about?"
"Where are you taking Tori on your date this Saturday?"
"Why?"
"Answer me Beck. Tori gave me an idea yesterday, and I want to go through with it. Where's the date happening."
"What plan? I'm not saying anything until I know that."
"You quite the stubborn one , aren't you? She asked me to ask someone out and to double with you two. Don't ask her who, you'll find out Saturday night. Now, where's the date happening?"
"Ok, I'm taking her to Maestro's. The fancy Italian restaurant not too far from here. You know where it is?"
"Yeah, I know it. Thanks. I'll see you in a couple of days. Oh, what time is the date?"
"I'm picking her up at 6."
"Thanks again. Talk to you later."
Walking back to Tori, Carlos reassures her with a look that Beck's fine.
Later that night, shortly after he calls Jade to let her know the time and place, Carlos checks TheSlap, surprised at what he sees.
Jade West: Have a date this Saturday night. About time he noticed me. Going to Maestro's again, this time, things'll end differently than before. Mood: Determined.
Beck Oliver: Date with who? What do you mean Maestro's?
Tori Vega: Good luck Jade. Please don't kill me.
Jace Oliver: About time it happened. Took him long enough.
Cat Valentine: YAY! Congrats Jadey! Who's it with?
Jade West: NEVER CALL ME THAT CAT! It's none of your business Beck, and what do you mean Vega? What do you know?
André Harris: I can't wait to see how this turns out.
Robbie Shapiro: You're dating someone, Jade? Since when?
Cat Valentine: Hey that rhymed Jade. Ha ha ha ha!
Sinjin Van Cleef: I will see you there Jade.
Jade West: Sinjin, It will never be you, you freak. Robbie, it's none of your business either.
Carlos Vega: What happened at Maestro's? Am I missing something here? Leave Tori alone, Little Jade. Trust me, Saturday will shock a few people. Oh, and Sinjin, stay away from Jade and Tori. I know you used to sniff their hair and fallow them, and it's weird. Don't do it again.
Sinjin Van Cleef: But their hair smells so good!
Carlos Vega: Get too close to them again and you get hurt. That is all I have to say on the matter.
With that, he logs off and gets ready to sleep, planning Saturday a bit, so Jade's not as freaked with what may end up happening.
A/N: Thanks to everyone who has reviewed, followed and favorited this story. The next chapter is going to be the date night. If there's anything anyone would like to see in the next chapter or later chapters, let me know. The scene where Jade and Carlos talk and get together came from FurryFriends143.