Here's Chapter 16 if Unexpected. If you'd like to hear the songs mentioned, there are plenty of good videos on youtube. I don't know about the one for André and Tori, but this version has the same sound as the remix for 'Make It Shine' from 'Helen Back Again', just for 'Countdown', if that makes any sense. Thanks to everyone who has read and reviewed so far. As for the OC for André, I received 2 good ideas from Gunner3284 and FurryFriends143. The OC I went with is courtesy of FurryFriends143, I think it's a better match for this story. Sorry Gunner.
Friday Lunch
"So, André. When are we gonna meet this new girl of yours? It's been a few days and still no sign of her."
"Chill, Jade. You've been asking me that all week. Why do you want to know so bad?"
"I'm just curious. So, where is she?"
"Behind you."
Turning around, everyone looks at the mysterious girl walking towards the group. She's average height, tan skin, long straight black hair to the middle of her back. She's wearing dark blue jeans, a dark purple halter top (I think that's what they're called), and dark brown boots.
"Talia? I thought you weren't gonna be here until tomorrow?" (BTW, her name is pronounced Tal-E-Ah.)
"Came in early, Dre."
"Guys. This is my girlfriend Talia Brooks. She just started Hollywood Arts monday, but she's been busy getting caught up in classes. Talia, these are my friends. Tori, and her boyfriend Beck. Jade and her boyfriend Carlos. Cat and her boyfriend Jace. Beck and Jace are cousins. Same as Tori and Carlos." André says, pointing out each person as he says their names.
"How'd you get in Talia?" Jade asks, seeing no problem with the question.
"I sing and play piano."
"What was you're audition?"
"I played 'Protecting Me' by Aly & Aj."
"Tell us about yourself."
"Jade. What's with the third degree?"
"It's ok, André. I don't mind. Well, I love animals and music, my father's Italian and my mother's Dominican. I like sushi, and don't like tomatoes. Anything else, Jade?"
"Yeah. Why are you so happy? You remind me of Vega."
"Who's Vega?"
"It's what she calls Tori, baby."
"Oh. Weird. It's just how I am. I'm a nice person, plain and simple."
"Whatever. Hey Carlos? Want to go work on our song some more? Might as well work out the finishing touches."
"Sure. It was nice meeting you, Talia. See you later, everyone."
As they walk back into the school, Talia turns to André.
"Why are they working on a song? Is it for a project?"
"Something like that. There's a concert tomorrow night, and Sikowitz put us on the card for the performances."
"Oh, cool. Who's all involved, Dre?"
"Basically everyone here at the table, Jade and Carlos. As well as Trina and Robbie, and two other students who we're not really close with."
"Who're Trina and Robbie?"
"Trina's my sister, and Robbie's her boyfriend. You'll meet them later." Tori answers.
"Hey, Tori?"
"Yeah, Cat?"
"Is everyone still going to your house tonight to hang out?"
"Yeah, of course. You're welcome to come, Talia."
"Thanks. I'll ride with André. What time should I be ready Tori?"
"By 7. That good with everyone?"
With nods of agreement from everyone, they all sit and chat until the bell rings. A few moments before the bell rings, Talia looks to André.
"You said there were two other people. Who are they?"
"Their name's are Cristopher and Hayley. Bad past between them and Carlos, so we tend to keep our distance so there's no drama."
"Oh, ok."
Going their separate ways after the bell rings, they all agree to meet up in the Asphalt Cafe after school, with Cat telling Jade about tonight during theyr next class, and Jade telling Carlos.
Saturday Night
"Good evening everybody. Sikowitz here. Tonight is Hollywood Art's first ever Student Jam Night!" After everyone in the crowd claps, Sikowitz continues speaking. "Glad you're all excited. Now, three of the students will not be singing, but will be back-up. Trina Vega will be back-up vocals for some of the songs. Beck Oliver will play lead guitar for all songs, while Robbie Shapiro will be backing guitar. Now, allow me to introduce the first act. Jade West and Carlos Vega!"
During the cheers, the two students walk onto the stage and sit on stool, with microphones placed in front of them. Looking to each other, then back to Beck, Robbie, and André, as well as the rest of the musicians, they start singing.
After Jade and Carlos perform 'Broken' by Seether and Amy Lee, with applause by the crowd, Jace takes the stage after Sikowitz's introduction. Singing Linkin Park's 'My December', also earning applause from the crowd.
"Next up, is Cat Valentine." Sikowitz announces as Jace leaves the stage. Turning to his girlfriend as she heads up, Jace gives her a kiss and wishes her good luck.
Performing 'Missing' by Evanescence, she earns as much applause as the others. After her, Tori and Andre go to take the stage, but Sikowitz interrupts.
"Originally, Tori Vega and André Harris weres supposed to perform next, but we changed the order. Next, is Hayley Mathinsin."
Walking t the stage, Hayley stands at the center, microphone in hand. As the music starts, she starts to sing to Taylor Swift's 'Picture To Burn', singing to Carlos through most of the song, sneering when ever she sees him.
She gets a good deal of applause, but is mad when she sees Carlos kissing Jade like her performance wasn't note worthy. After she stomps off the stage, Sikowitz steps back to the stage.
"Well, that was interesting. Now, the next to final act. Cristopher Jackson!" (I couldn't think of a good last name for him, so I went with that.)
Stepping out, Cristopher grabs the mic, and starts to sing 'You Give Love A Bad Name' by Bon Jovi to Hayley, as a way to let her know what he thinks about her. Getting more applause than Hayley, and the same as everyone else, he leaves the stage and sits backstage, watching the last performance from the side, instead of out front like the others.
"Finally, performing the last song of the night, we have Tori Vega and André Harris!"
Stepping to the stage, they get ready to sing their remix of 'Countdown'. André singing to Talia in the crowd, and Tori dancing by Beck and singing to him. Getting a lot of applause, the step down to where the others are, laughing and cheering with them.
After the crowd calms down, Cris finally joins them, asking to talk to Carlos in private.
After walking back stage, Carlos turns to the other.
"How have you been, recently?"
"Good. What was with that song choice, Cris?"
"It felt right. She needed to know that her actions were gonna come back and hurt her, so I decided to help. Are we ok, Carlos?"
"Maybe. It'll take a while, I think. I forgive you for your actions in the past, but I don't trust you again. Not yet, anyway."
"I can live with that. I'll let you get back to Jade. See you later man."
"You too."
With that short conversation over, both guys go their separate ways. Carlos back to Jade and their friends, and Cris heading to his car.