AN: Hey all. So, this is the REAL chapter 16, not an AN chapter. I just want to say, I apologize if that last post was a disappointment for some. I've heard from two of you in response to it, so yeah (you know who you are). Anyways, we were at the point where Tori had just shown everyone the song she plans to sing for Andre. But before the apology and make up scene happens, let's see a little bit of Andre's POV, and his take on all this. After all, he's supposed to be the protagonist of this story.

Disclaimer: Victorious won't ever be mine, not even in my dreams.

Old Flame Still Bright

Andre's POV:

Laying on my bed, I stared up at the ceiling, my mind flooded with thoughts about all that's happened. I had just come home from the hospital an hour ago, after being released and checked out, and immediately headed to my room when I got home, so I could sort things out. And currently, my mind was so full of thoughts, it was like there was a tornado in my head. But I still haven't figured out what I should do yet about everything, or whether I should just drop it.

I still couldn't believe my friends would think of me that low, let alone beat me up over it. More specifically, I still couldn't believe which of my friends thought of me like that. I mean, obviously, Jade couldn't accuse me of anything, because she was with me that whole time, and neither could Robbie, but I can't believe Cat, Beck, and Tori would accuse me of such a thing. Those three of all people! Never in a million years would I think badly about any one of them! And since when did I ever give them the impression that I was someone who would be abusive? Now, I know what it looked like that morning with Jade and I avoiding each other's glance, and her having those bruise and slap marks on her face, and if they initially thought that I was responsible, then I wouldn't really blame them that much. I'd still feel betrayed, but I'd let it go. But to not have good proof and act on it like they did? This has gotta be the biggest betrayal I've ever received from anyone I knew. I don't even know if they still were my friends. I mean, I don't just want to let three of my strongest friendships go to waste, but could I ever trust any of them again? And even though somewhere in my heart I felt certain that my friends weren't low people at all, and wouldn't do something like this again, I wasn't sure about forgiving them.

The other low parts of this situation are my Tori issues. Tori Vega, the girl of my dreams who I was about to say those three life-changing words – I love you – to. If I had said those words to her a few days ago before the incident, I would have meant it with all my heart. But now, considering what happened, I didn't really want to take a stab at it again. After all, if she was just as willing to believe that I was abusive as Beck and Cat were, what makes her any more trustworthy or any less betraying than them? But that's not even the worst part. No, what's worse is, I still love her to pieces. And if my love could out-do that betrayal even, the one that could have potentially cost me my life, I'm pretty much stuck with it forever. And if that was the case, then no matter how hard I tried to hold something like this against Tori, I probably won't be able to for more than a month. My love for her has just gotten stronger as time passed by, and at this point, my life would be a mess without her in it.

But she hurt and betrayed you, Andre, said an inner voice in my head. She loves you not! She cares for you not!

"But I still love her," I whispered, as if anyone would hear me. I was in my room with the door closed, and that whisper was barely loud enough for me to hear myself.

Leaning back against the wooden headboard, I sighed. What should I do about this?

Getting up from the bed, I went to my laptop. I decided to take my mind off of things for a while by checking TheSlap and seeing what I had missed when I was knocked out. But just as I opened my laptop, I got a video chat request. I looked at the screen name: ScissorLuv. Jade. I've recently picked up this habit of staying logged in to my video chat account all the time for some reason, so seeing a request upon turning my laptop on was not a surprise.

Sighing, I reluctantly accepted it. I was really hoping though, that Beck wasn't with her. Right now, there wasn't a single person on this planet I wanted to talk to any less than Beck.

A window popped up, and I saw Jade over the webcam. She gave me a small smile, and a friendly wave. I waved back, trying to act happy for her sake.

"Hey Andre, how you doing?" she asked me.

I sighed. That wasn't even my main concern as of now.

"Hi Jade. Oh, you know, same as yesterday," I replied half-heartedly.

She gave me a sympathetic smile. "Well, I hope you feel better soon then. Oh, by the way, expect a visit from Beck, Cat, and Vega later."

I shuddered hearing those names. Even though I had been expecting this, and they probably want to apologize so we can all be cool again, I really didn't want to see any of those three. But I tried my best to keep that thought to myself.

"Um, alright then…You're not coming with them? And what about Robbie?" That was the best of a reply I could get out at the moment.

Jade gave me an apologetic look. "Sorry, Robbie and I are working on a history project together, and we need as much time as we can get. He's here right now though. Wanna talk to him?"

"Uhh, sure." Even though I really had nothing to say, I figured it was still better than lying in bed with my mind so filled with thoughts that I couldn't even process any one of them.

Jade called Robbie's name, and stepped out of the camera view. A moment later, I saw Robbie walk into the room, and sit down at Jade's desk. He gave me a smile when he saw me.

"Hey Andre."

"Hey man. Having fun with Jade over there?" I joked. None of the people I knew, including myself, liked history class, nor did we like the projects associated with it. They took forever, and were about things we couldn't care less about.

Robbie rolled his eyes. "Yeah, totally. Neither of us can learn enough about the War of 1812. We love it so much, that we begged our teacher to let us do two projects about it."

I laughed. "Well, anyways, are you feeling better?" I asked. I remembered seeing a body fall beside me before I lost consciousness myself that day, and judging by the still-present bruises, badaged scratches, and cuts Robbie had, there was no question who that was.

He shrugged. "I'm still a little sore, though not as much. I can move around and stuff, but sometimes my injured areas still hurt. You?"

"Not really much better than before," I answered, which was the truth. It was still painful for me to move around, and so I'm pretty much stuck in my room all weekend.

I looked back at Robbie, who looked like he was about to say something, when the doorbell rang, cutting him off.

"Hey man, I gotta go. Someone's at my door," I said to him. I pretty much knew who was most likely there – Tori, Beck, and Cat.

He nodded. "See ya."

"Bye. Good luck on your project," I said, as I closed the chat window and dragged myself downstairs, heading towards the door. I didn't know why, especially considering how I didn't even want to answer it, because I didn't feel like seeing Tori, Cat, or especially Beck, especially not all at once. But my feet carried me towards the door, and my hand found its way towards the lock, unlocking it. My fingers then wrapped themselves around the doorknob, turning it. I slowly pulled open the door, to reveal a familiar-looking tall, brunette girl standing there. By herself. Well, this certainly was unexpected – Tori was here alone. And by her facial expression, she was mad about something. But what? Did I do something else that could have gotten her mad? Maybe

Opening the door all the way, I suddenly saw that it wasn't Tori at all, but someone else. I gasped, my eyes widened, and I swear my heart stopped for a second, as I realized who she was. I would recognize her anywhere – my bitchy, overly jealous ex-girlfriend, Kyra.

I didn't know what she was doing here, but whatever it was, it couldn't possibly be good, especially judging by her facial expression and folded arms.

Kyra just continued to glare at me, as I stood there, frozen in shock, not sure of what I should do. Should I run? Or should I be ready to fight her if I had to? What did she have in store for me? Would I even be able to fight if I had to?

"What's the matter, Andre? Do you not remember me, baby?" she asked, voice seething with anger.

I opened my mouth to try to say something, but a glittering object in her right hand caught my eye. Shifting my gaze to her hand, my eyes nearly popped out of their sockets, as I let out another gasp, and I once again felt my heart stop for a second.

"Um, Kyra, I-" I began.

"Shut up!" she screamed at me, raising the gun she had in her hand, and pointing it at my chest. "Do not speak, unless you want me to use this now!"

AN: Oh no, Kyra's back! And this time, Andre's alone with her, while she has a gun? Oh geez, will she really use it on him? Find out really soon!

By the way everyone, I know I said I would have Tori and her song in this chapter, but one thing led to another, and this is what I ended up with. Sorry if it wasn't all sweet hugs and kisses like you expected, but I hope you liked it either way. But yeah, another cliffhanger! I know, lol. I'm really evil. :)

But don't worry. You'll get to see the whole song, no matter how cheesy I think it is.

Anyways, remember, I like to hear from you. So review please! :)