AN: Hey everyone. Again, I'm sorry to keep you all waiting, but I'd just like to specify this one more time: I hereby pledge that AS LONG AS I have readers and reviewers, I will NOT leave this incomplete NO MATTER WHAT. I can't tell you how many stories I've read here that were incomplete and are obviously going to be left incomplete.

latona78: Right you are about Andre not being able to keep quiet. Let's just see where that gets him.

SADAndLoved: Thanks, I really needed that. Didn't really expect anyone to like chapter 4.

Thanks so much, all reviewers. Please continue to let me know that I still have readers. I don't want to be posting stuff that people don't appear to be reading or appear to like. :D

Disclaimer: How many times must I say it? I don't own Victorious.

What Happened?

Tori's POV:

I couldn't help but steal glances over in Andre's direction every 10 seconds, while we all sat through Sikowitz's class, and ironically, listening to his lecture of acting out romance scenes. I wasn't paying any attention at all though; my mind was currently raging with thoughts from earlier this morning. So many thoughts were going through my mind at once that I glanced around me often to make sure people didn't hear them. Heck, if thoughts were noisy, I'm sure there would be plenty of people from nearby buildings coming here to complain.

Andre's strange behavior from this morning hadn't changed. Not only was he still avoiding eye contact and making distance with Jade, but now, instead of sitting beside me or in front of me like he always does, he's by himself in the corner of the room furthest from both me and Beck. Jade, on the other hand, still sat in her usual spot, but simply stared straight ahead and refused to speak to or look at anybody, including Beck. The tension seemed to affect everyone, even Cat and Robbie, who were never even there to witness the strange behaviors of Andre and Jade, but mainly Andre this morning.

FLASHBACK (Still Tori's POV)

"Soooo…" I finally break the silence, after what must have been 3 full minutes of awkward tension, of Andre and Jade trying to avoid everyone, especially each other. Beck and I could only stand there, looking like complete idiots, not knowing what was going on, while repeatedly exchanging questioning glances with each other, as if the other knew what was going on, and would say something.

I give Andre an awkward smile when he briefly makes eye contact with me, but quickly shifts out of my gaze. Now was definitely not the time to pull him aside. Besides, I knew that he would refuse to go with me anyways. Even though we've barely been here for a few minutes this morning, I could see how nervous Andre was, for reasons unknown to probably everyone but him and Jade. He stood there, looking away from everyone, fidgeting with his car keys, while lightly shuffling his feet in random patterns.

"…what's going on?" It seemed like another minute before I got the last bit of my sentence out, only adding on to the uncomfortableness.

"Huh? Oh, n-nothing. I gotta go, uhh…help Sikowitz sweep the bookshelves. Yeah, they're really dusty. Well, bye!" With that, Andre ran past us towards the doors of the school.

"Andre, wait-" Before I could even start chasing after him though, the bell rang, signaling the beginning of period one, which we all had together – Sikowitz's class.

As Beck, Jade, and I made our way to class, I knew that I was right to not pull Andre aside just a few minutes ago. That however, didn't mean that the thought stopped bothering me. What bothered me even more though, was Andre's behavior. Even within the only months of knowing him and becoming his best friend, I could tell he was hiding something – something that Jade was a big part of. But what? The last thought was very unsettling. And by the way Jade wasn't trying to make me jealous by getting mushy with Beck, but instead just walking beside him with a strained smile, I knew there HAD to be something that happened between Andre and Jade. Heck, they even got out of the same car together this morning, when I know for a fact that both have their own car. That just proves that they were together for some reason...

"So, what was that all about?" I heard Beck say.

"What was what all about? I didn't notice anything." Wow, and I always thought Jade was great at lying.

"You know, Andre running off and-"

"I said I didn't notice anything, so just skip it, okay Beck?"

"Um, alright…" And with that, Jade quickened her pace towards class, completely leaving a puzzled Beck and I behind.

END FLASHBACK

Tori's POV continued:

I was startled out of my thoughts when the bell rang. Glancing at my watch, I realized just how long I had been thinking about this morning. Looking back up, I glanced over at where Andre was sitting all class, and saw that he was asleep in his chair. I went over, thinking that this was the perfect opportunity to get more information about this morning. Gently, I tapped his shoulder.

"I didn't do anything!" He shouted, as he awoke and jumped out of his seat. I flinched and stumbled backwards, barely catching myself from falling. Looking back at him, I saw that he had his hand over his chest and was breathing heavily and trying to calm down, as if I also nearly gave him a heart attack, only by being woken, not being yelled at by a friend who just awoke.

"What? Where is everyone?" Andre asked, confused.

I couldn't help but roll my eyes as I told him that he just slept through part of class and scared the living daylights out of me when I woke him. But honestly, what was on his mind anyways? As far as I know, Andre never slept through class.

"Uhh, oh, sorry, I thought you were Jade." Realizing what he just said, Andre covered his mouth, with wide eyes. I can't say I was that surprised though.

"What was that?" I pretended not to hear, hoping he would spill more. He didn't though.

"N-nothing. I gotta go now, Tori. See ya!" Then, grapping his bag, he dashed out of the class, leaving just me behind.

Yep, something definitely happened between him and Jade. And I was gonna find out what. Whatever is on your mind Andre, you're gonna tell your best friend one way or another. And she's stopping at nothing to find out.

Beck's POV:

I can't believe Jade ditched me again. I was gonna walk with her to her next class, since I've got a free period anyways, but she just rushed off without saying goodbye or anything. What is up with her this morning? I mean, not being over-possessive of me, refusing to make eye contact with me or Andre, and not speaking to any of us. Heck, she barely even looked at any one of us, and probably would have avoided all contact if I didn't say anything. I sure hope she's feeling okay. Also, were there bruises and slap marks on her cheeks? And I could have sworn she had makeup stains on her clothes that looked like they were created by tears. And Jade doesn't cry for just any reason.

Oh yeah, and speaking of Andre, what the heck is up with him today? Barely even greeting Tori and I this morning, not cracking his lame jokes, not talking much in general, and telling us that he had to help Sikowitz sweep the bookshelves? What kind of lie was that? I know Andre is no good at lying, but come on, really? Especially 2 minutes before class was supposed to start. And better yet, why did he move from right beside Tori to sit in that far corner of the class today, away from us all? I mean, clearly he was trying to avoid us, but why? And why did it look like he wanted to avoid Jade the most? Such bad timing too - I knew that this morning would have brought both Tori and Andre from being best friends into a very happy relationship, had none of this stuff happened.

And speaking of Andre trying to avoid Jade, why did that look mutual between them? Why did Jade tell me to let it go when I asked her about it? Why did she ditch afterwards? Why did she ride with Andre here in the first place? I know for a fact that her own car is fine. Most importantly, why did she ride with Andre when it clearly looked like none of them was comfortable with riding with the other?

An awful thought suddenly struck me like a pile of bricks. Those bruises. Those slap marks. Those tear stains. Andre didn't do something to Jade that caused her to be behaving like this now, did he? Did he threaten her or force her into something that would have gotten her hurt? Even worse, did he personally hit her? Why else didn't she want to tell me what she obviously did know about him this morning? What other reason would Jade have to be crying? She barely cries at anything, and wouldn't like to admit being trampled over by someone for any reason. But Andre wouldn't do such a thing, would he? He's way too nice to be doing something like that, and Jade's one of his friends. Then again, I've seen what happens when people get onto his bad side. Though rare, it happens still. And it doesn't in the least bit look like fun. And besides, what else could it be? Why else the awkward tension?

So maybe I didn't know Andre as well as I thought. Maybe I really shouldn't have counted him as my friend. What kind of a friend goes around beating their other friends? Heck, from what I saw this morning, I don't think I want to even give him time to explain or a second chance at things. It's all too obvious already - Andre hit and slapped Jade for whatever reason. A stupid reason. Then he forced her to come to school with him so it'll look like nothing ever happened. But too bad for Andre, his anxiety got the best of him again.

And too bad for him, I'm not blind. And neither is Tori. And I just might be able to use that to my advantage.

You've gone too far this time, "pal." Jade might be a hassle, but she does NOT deserve this abuse you've given her. Just you wait, I will get revenge for her. Next time I see you, you'll really get it.

AN: Ooooh, Tori and Beck both suspect something! And Beck is jumping to the wrong conclusions without even thinking things through carefully? This can't possibly mean good news for Andre. So, how did I do? You know the routine – Review please! :)