It was nearing six thirty and everyone had eaten dinner and mingled for a good while now. The staff consisted of ten students; the gang, Sinjin, Burf, and two other graduates; and ten faculty members including Anthony, Andre's music teacher, and Lane, everyone's favorite guidance counselor. The rest of the faculty present were Nurse Kotter, Derek the head security guard, Luther the Janitor, and none other than Festus serving the meals for the students for the duration of the camp. He was elated to have such a larger kitchen – compared to his food truck - and a staff to help him feed many mouths.

"Welcome to the first annual Hollywood Arts Summer Camp!"

Everyone celebrated that the program had finally been approved. Since even before principal Eikner's time, the school pushed for a summer camp and finally the district approved and funded the program.

"With that said, this summer will be full of firsts. We have a set curriculum and we hand picked each of the staff here. Not to mention, we're having guests come for days at a time to teach some workshops. And I'm sure you'll recognize many of them."

After Helen finished her introduction, she welcomed three key guest staff members who would be around most of the time compared to the rest of the guests. First to step out of the back room was Principal Eikner, next was Kool Kojak, and last was Shawn Quincy.

The students especially were very delighted to see familiar people and clapped at their welcoming.

"Principal Eikner has agreed to come back to assist me with this program because he waited for this for the longest time. Mr. Kojak and Mr. Quincy will heavily be assisting with the music department as well as helping with the 'Final Curtain'."

"What's the final curtain?" a student asked.

"Oh yes, the 'Final Curtain' is an end of camp showcase of the students' progress at camp. Staff members are welcome to participate as well," Helen was mainly referring to Sikowitz's favorite students at the last part.

"That sounds pretty cool," someone else commented.

"It surely is. The anticipation to the 'Final Curtain' will be our program's main drive this summer. So it's going to be the best."

That Night

"Just because you get the single bed doesn't mean you can hog the entire cabin!"

"It's not my fault you brought your entire room in that suitcase of yours! We're just camping, do you really need all this stuff?!"

"Yes I do!"

Cat couldn't handle the bickering so she was sitting on the steps outside of her cabin, listening to the white noise of Jade and Tori. Someone save me, she thought to herself. And just like that, her wish was granted. He wasn't a superhero, but he was just the person she wanted to see.

"Hey Kitty-Cat."

"Hi Robbie," she smiled.

"What are you doing out of your room?" he sat at the steps next to her. She pointed behind her, not needing to turn her head to the two quarreling subjects. Robbie formed an 'o' with his mouth and decided to save her from this not so great situation.

"Well then, I am here to rescue you!" he jumped up and held his hand out.

"Huh?" she giggled at his funny behavior while accepting his hand to get up.

"It's a surprise," he reminded her. She had almost forgotten about that form earlier. Cat needed a surprise more than ever and happily followed Robbie elsewhere.

He had brought her to a high spot on a hill on the opposite side of the dock (beyond the boys' cabin, the end of the campsite) about five minutes away from the grounds. The cliff-like area had two huge rocks forming an awning and naturally bent a tree in front of it so where Cat and Robbie were standing, they could have a good view of the lake. It was relaxing and a bit romantic in a sense, though Cat knew he chose this site for the former reason, only wishing in the back of his mind for the latter.

"Wow Robbie, this place is beautiful!" She gazed at the lake, water calm and rippling lightly from the acute breeze. "How'd you find this place?"

"I wanted to find a spot for us to hangout during camp. You know, as a getaway if we need one."

"Like a secret hideout?" she asked.

"Something like that," he smiled.

"But… can it only be our spot? Like we won't tell anyone?" she fluttered her eyelashes at him gracefully.

"Sure," he hoped not to tell anyone. He wanted to be alone with Cat as much as he could. Despite the fact that they agreed to just be friends, his psyche didn't have to mask his romantic feelings for her.

Jade and Tori decided to end their argument by storming out of their cabins and walking off opposite directions. Tori headed over to the music room to meet with Andre while Jade visited Beck at his cabin. Upon her arrival, he sensed that they had been fighting and decided to get her to calm down by taking her on a canoe ride under the moonlight. She may be tough, but Jade was still a girl, and she still liked sappy romantic things. They rowed out about the same distance the gang did earlier that day and steadied the boat to sit in the middle of the lake for a while.

"Are you calm enough now?" he asked his girlfriend.

"I'm never calm when it comes to Vega," she hissed.

"Jade…"

"Well I'm a little relieved that she's not here," she tried again.

"Good enough," he chuckled.

"I just wish that this year Vega and I could permanently stop our bickering. She should switch schools or you know, get some talent so we can be somewhat friends," Jade confessed. Beck knew this side of her and she only revealed it to him and Cat.

"Well, you have to be nice too, babe."

"I will be nice… in 10 years."

"You can't really guarantee the future," he stated. "So just do all you can now."

"Ugh, you and your wisdom," she leaned into her boyfriend's chest and calmed down. As she was relaxing, Beck was growing nervous. He listened to the words he had told Jade seconds ago… You can't guarantee the future… No he certainly couldn't. But he wasn't sure of the present either.

Andre was fiddling with the keys of the grand piano in the main music hall. He was so amazed by the equipment and availability of music production instruments and programs there were at the camp. He would have so much fun with Tori making music that summer. Speaking of which, Tori arrived minutes later in a hurried fashion.

"Whoa slow down your tracks there, muchacha."

"Hey, Andre."
"What's going on, Tor?"

"Ugh, nothing…"

"Jade?"

"Well... yeah, I just didn't want to bring it up since we promised you and Beck."

"You did," he nodded, "But it's just you and me, and I'm your best friend. Talk to me," He patted the empty spot on the piano bench beside him for her to sit.

"I don't know how I can handle a whole month with Jade, in the same room, within the same proximity, without wanting to strangle her."

"Don't you think this bickering has gone on for so long?"

"Don't you think I know that? Why can't we just find peace?"

"Well, then try to see her in a different light. You know, like you do with Trina."

"Ugh, Trina is another story. Why don't they just become best friends and both move to the North Pole. That would make my senior year the best."

"Well, Trina's your sister, you're stuck with her… sadly," he chuckled, causing her to laugh as well. "But like we said earlier, just try with Jade."

"I'll try if she does," Tori scoffed. "Come on, let's just sing. I want to have fun this summer."

Andre took his seat and Tori found a notepad and pen in case they needed to write something down.

"Ok so what songs should we add?" he asked his partner.

"Why not add all the songs we've performed at Hollywood Arts?" she suggested.

"Not a bad start. You want to practice one?"

"Sure. How about…."

"How about, 'You're the Reason'?"

"Haha very funny," Tori stuck her tongue out.

"Well we were just talking about Trina. Why not sing the song you wrote for her? Plus, maybe it will give you some insight on Jade," he chuckled.

"Ugh, if we sing the song now we can skip ahead and not get back to it until we record. Deal?" Tori bargained.

"Fine fine," Andre positioned himself and began playing the familiar melody.

(Tori)

I don't want to make a scene

(Tori and Andre)

I don't want to let you down

(Tori)

Try to do my own thing

And I'm starting to figure it out

That it's alright

Keep it together wherever we go

(Tori and Andre)

And it's alright, oh well, whatever

Everybody needs to know

(Tori)

You might be crazy

Have I told you lately that I love you?

You're the only reason that I'm not afraid to fly

And it's crazy that someone c-

Suddenly a loud ring and buzzing noise vibrated on the table next to the piano. Andre's phone lit up meaning he had a call.

"Speaking of crazy," he waved his phone in front of Tori. The screen read 'Grandma'. Tori laughed and sat at the piano bench. Andre hit the green talk button and prepared himself for a fistful of random from his beloved grandmother. Even though his phone was not on speaker mode, he knew he would hear his grandma's voice perfectly if he placed it in front of him. So he and Tori listened in on her call.

'Sup Grandma.

Andre! There's a man in a box in my living room!

A box?

Yes, the giant box we bought at the Pear store last week! Why is there a man inside?!

Grandma that's not a box, that's the TV.

Ok. Andre! There's a man in my TV! Get him out!

Grandma it's a television show. There's people in every channel.

What do you mean channel?

If you flip the remote-

*His grandma flips the remote to a different channel*

Ahh! Now there's a penguin in the water! Oh my God am I under water?! Why am I not wet? Andre things are getting wonky in the TV box!

It's not a box grandma and you're not underwater.

Andre got up from the piano bench and walked towards the door.

"Tori let me take this real quick," he told her.

She nodded, amused the entire time from his grandma's phobias.

"Grandma you need to stop this…" he said before closing the door behind him.

Tori fiddled with the piano keys a bit before giving a shot at the melody to the song they were singing. She positioned herself and started to play. She picked it up towards the end of the verse and decided to sing along in the chorus, right where they left off.

…And it's crazy that someone could change me

Now no matter what it is I have to do, I'm not afraid to try

And you need to know that you're the reason why

She decided to repeat the melody of the chorus instrumentally, ending it her way a moment later. She smiled at her skills before being interrupted by someone else's clapping in the room. Until now, she thought she was the only one inside. Which explained why she jumped from her skin upon hearing that surprising noise.

"Oh my God!" She placed her hand on her chest and stumbled off the bench to the ground.

It was Kool Kojak.

"Mr Kojak! You scared the wonk out of me!" Tori finally caught her breath. She was slightly relieved that it wasn't a crazy person in the woods, though still startled that it was Kojak.

"I must say Vega, you've got a voice," he said crossing his arms.

"Uh… thanks?" she nervously chuckled. "But your baby doesn't think so," she added dejectedly.

"Yes. But he was fussy all day. We listened to many horrible, untalented wannabes that day. He probably didn't have the energy to go on."

"Uh…. Ok?"

"What I'm saying is… maybe I will take a shot on you, Vega."

"Really?!"

"Yes. Clearly you have talent," he said plainly.

"Wow thanks Kojak! I promise you we won't let you down! This is so exc-"

"We?" he interrupted her.

"Yeah, Andre and I. The guy I performed with in front of you. He and I are partners. We write almost all our songs together."

He stared at her for a second before answering. "Well I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but I will be anyways. I only want you. Not your friend."

"What? B-but me and Andre are a team. You can't break up a team. I'm sure you know that and you've had group clients before," she begged to reason.

"I've been in this industry for over 20 years Ms Vega. And almost every person I've worked with got their foot in the door thanks to me. I know who works as a team and who should be the only spotlight. And you," he put both hands on her shoulders and guided her to the center of the room. Letting go, he stepped back… "belong in the spotlight. Only you."

"Me? A-a-a soloist?" she hesitated. It was not like Tori was scared. She had performed without Andre before, but she still felt that he deserved just as much recognition as she was getting from Kojak.

"We'll both think about it then. I will talk to you again." Kojak left Tori before Andre had come back to the room. She stood in the very spot, a whirlwind of emotions running through her mind. Her dreams were practically being handed to her, but she was hesitant. Would she really abandon her best friend and partner to follow her dreams? Would Andre support her? Who is she kidding, of course he'd support her; but would he whole-heartedly mean it? She was so conflicted.

"Hey Tor, sorry about that. Sometimes my grandma can get crazy," Andre hurried over to the piano.

"Yeah," she half chuckled walking over to him.

"Sometimes I feel like I shouldn't answer the phone if it's her you know? She's always going to say something ridiculous and I'd just explain to her there's nothing to worry about. Watch one of these days I'll get interrupted by my grandma calling me in the middle of a once in a lifetime opportunity," he joked.

That 'joke' caused Tori to breathe out heavily, a blanket of sweat forming on her neck and forehead.

"Hey Tor, you ok?" Andre noticed her paling complexion.

"Yeah, yeah… It's just hot in here you know?" she fanned herself before walking over to the window and opening it. How was she supposed to focus on anything now with this situation at hand?

A/N: Song title - All I Want Is Everything - When Tori gets the offer from Kojak, she's torn. She wants the opportunity but she wants to share it with Andre. She can't have everything.

I made up the duet part when Andre would sing for the song. Felt like he needed to be a part of the song he co-wrote.

Second update, Whaaaat? I rarely do this. Anyway, almost time for super bowl/Beyonce. I love the Ravens and Ray Lewis is a legend, but I'm a California girl so I should represent the Niners. Tough decision, for serious though. Haha I'm a die hard football fan. Blame it on the heavy influence from best friends, boyfriends, cousins, and knowing pro football players. There's just something about guys acting barbaric on a field, their main goal getting that pig skin across the end zone that amuses me. Have a good Sunday/Monday/Yesterday! As always, thanks for reading.