Updating spree! Woohoooo. Anyway, enjoy the chapter!

Andre: Adriana does not own Victorious or any of the OC's, except Maddi.

Dawn's Pov

Great. My own cousin is planning on ruining Madiam. I'm going to make sure she keeps a certain distance. I walked into the living room and sure enough, Annie was sitting next to William trying to start up a conversation. William being the nice guy he is, talks back to her.

I wish he wasn't so nice. He was oblivious to the fact that Annie was in fact, flirting with him. I sat inbetween Sam and Maddi. Maddi was also watching William and Annie. Madiam is totally real.

"You okay?" I asked her concerened, remembering the time we went to the mall and Sam spent most of the time there with Sarah. "Yeah, I'm fine. Why wouldn't I be fine? I'm totally fine." she rambles.

Maddi rambles when she's either nervous, scared, or mad. I guess she's a mix of all three right now. "You ramble when you're nervous, scared or mad. What's wrong?" I ask. She looks around worridly.

"I forgot my sweater in your room. Do you mind coming with me to go get it?" she asked loudly so Sam and Jade could hear. Because they were the ones sitting next to us, she probably didn't want them to know about whatever she's about to tell me.

We walked up the steps to my room. "Where's your sweater?" I asked opening the door. "I don't actually have one with me." she said, "No." I replied in a sarcastic tone.

"Shut up. I need to talk to you about something. But you have to swear you'll never tell another living soul." she said seriously.

"So, can I tell a ginger?" I asked playfully. "This is no time for jokes! I'm in the middle of a crisis." she was rubbing her temples.

"Tell me already." I say, she nods and takes a deep breath. "I think I might like William." I squeal, maybe a little too loudly. William and Beck come running up the steps, "Is something wrong? Is there another rat?" Beck asked worridly. I slapped his arm.

"I got rid of the little pest!" he laughed, "Then why did you scream?" William asked, confused. "It wasn't a scream, it was a squeal. And I squealed because-" I didn't get to finish my sentence because Maddi had decided to slap her hand onto my face.

"She squealed because, uh, I got her some One Direction tickets.. yeah." I laughed, that would've been awesome.

"We came up here for nothing." At least he's not down there talking with Annie. I looked at Maddi, whose hand was still clamped on my mouth. She let it go, "Sorry." I smiled.

"Today is the best day ever!" I smiled and looked at Maddi, who was blushing. "You girls, are weird." William said pointing accusedly, "I agree." Beck says putting his hand up.

"Okay, let's get out of my room before I kick you out. Literally." I threaten, they all get out and I'm the last person to leave the room.

"So, Maddi you going to the Kickback or not?" I asked her on the way downstairs. "Maybe." was her reply.

"Can we go to the music room?" Tori asked as we reached the living room. "Sure." I reply, "Let's jam!" Andre yelled running downstairs. The attic is my bedroom and the basement is the music room. I love my parents.

They didn't let me have the garage though. I laughed and followed him, soon everyone was heading to the music room.

The music room has got to be my favorite room in this house.

Once we got to the room, Maddi instantly walked over to the piano, William sat next to her, Andre went over to the electric keyboard, Tori sang some tune I didn't recognize, Sam and Cat were near the drums, Beck, Jade, and Robbie were on the couch using my laptop, and Alex and Amber were using my electric guitar. Annie was with William and Maddi complimenting them on a song they were playing.

That girl can't take a hint. I walked over to my bass and started playing.

Maddi's Pov

'Oh, William. You're such a good piano player.' 'You're so talented!' Can't that girl say anything that's not in favor of William. She wasn't paying any attention to me, so I decided to mock everything she said.

Yeah, that's how much she annoys me. Why can't she just stay in Iowa or wherever she's from? It's not the fact that she likes William that annoys me. Well, it kind of is. But some of it is because she's a kiss up.

"Do you know where the bathroom is?" Annie asked William, completely ignoring the fact that I was sitting right here. "Yeah, it's on the second floor, third door to the right." she smiles at him, I roll my eyes. "Thanks." she finally walks off.

"Omg, William you're such a good piano player. You're like so talented!" I mocked her and he laughed. "What's up with you?" he said still smiling.

Way to hide your jealousy, Maddi. I'm not jealous. Right? "Nothing. I just don't like it when people kiss other's asses just so they can get with them." I explained quickly. "Really? I'd say you're quite jealous."

"Pfft. Me? Why would I be jealous?" He smiled, "Because I'm incredibly handsome and you can't stand the fact that you're not the only girl I talk to?" He suggested a smirk on his lips.

"No, I don't think that's it." I replied giggling. "So, you are jealous. But, that's not the reason." Why is he smarter than me? Not fair. "No, I don't get jealous."

"So you wouldn't mind if I flirted back?" he asked. Yes, I would mind it. A lot. "Nope." I said the 'p' popping. "But you better not." I said in a 'I'm-serious' tone. "Why not? Because you're jealous?"

"No, because you'd just be filling her with false hope." I said, "But, what if I did like her?" he asked. He can't be serious. Who am I kidding? Of course he's serious! She's prettier, funnier, and nicer than I am. He'd never choose me over her. Not in a million years.

The thought of that makes my heart hurt. I shouldn't feel this way about him. There should have been a sign on him when I first met him. It should have read, 'Warning, never fall in love with this young man. He'll never love you back anyway. Why go through so much pain?'

"Do you?" I asked completely serious. Before he could answer, Annie came back. And she started flirting with him. I was relieved when William didn't flirt back.

Probably because I'm here. I got up and joined Tori, who was currently singing her heart out on a karaoke machine.

I sat on a chair beside the machine and watched William. He turned his head to look at me, but as soon as Annie said something he would turn back.

Maybe he does like her. Or maybe he's being polite. I sighed and got up. I walked over to Dawn who was playing bass like there was not tomorrow. "Hey Dawn, I'm going to go home now." I announced to her.

"Is this because of the whole Annie, William thing?" she whispered, I slowly nodded. It's a horrible feeling. Knowing that you have no chance with any of the guys you like. I say 'any of the guys' because I may or may not still have feelings for Mason.

"Do you need a ride home?" she asked, I shook my head. "It's fine. I can walk." she looked at me. "Are you sure? It's late." I nodded my head and left the room.

I exited Dawn's house. Just another month. One month and Annie will be gone.

*Next Day*

William's Pov

This week has been the worst week of my life. I think Maddi hates me now, she's been ignoring me all day. And somehow Emma managed to get a hold of my phone number. She's texting me non-stop.

I headed straight to the lunch table and waited for Maddi, she's always the first one here. She was buying a burrito from Festus. Surprisingly, Festus gave it to her happily. And for free. That's weird.

"Why have you been ignoring me?" I asked Maddi as soon as she sat down. She looked a little taken back. "I have not." lies. All lies.

"Yes, you have." I said inching closer to her. Dawn reached the table, "What's up guys? How's it going?" she asked, "Nothing much. You?" Maddi asked. I see what she's trying to do. She's trying to engage in a conversation with Dawn. Ignoring the previous one we were in. "Oh no you don't." I said getting up and dragging Maddi off her seat by her waist.

"Bye!" Dawn called after us, I saw the goofy grin she was wearing. I carried Maddi and didn't put her down until we were behind the grub truck.

"You basically just kidnapped me!" she said waving her arms in the air. "That wasn't kidnap. Now, tell me why have you been ignoring me?" she looked at me confused. I knew she could sing but I didn't know she could act.

"I don't know what you're talking about." her phone started ringing. She picked it up, I could only hear her side of the conversation.

"Hello?"

"Hey Mason!"

"After school?"

"Alright, sounds great."

"Ok. Bye."

Yep. This is offically the worst week of my life. And it's barely Tuesday.

I looked at her confused, "That was Mason." she stated simply. "I know. You still haven't answered my question."

"Look, I'm sorry that I have been ignoring you. I've just had a lot on my mind lately." she pouted her lips. Oh god, she's too adorable. I need to regain my manliness.

"Will you ever forgive me?" she asked pouting her lips. I attacked her in a hug as she giggled. Her giggle is so cute. Damn, I feel like a girl. "Yes, I forgive you. But you owe me." she laughed.

We walked back to the table. Everyone was already there. "There you guys are." Alex said, wiping his hands on a napkin.

"I missed you guys!" Cat yelled running up to us and squeezing us in a hug. She was surprisingly very strong.

"You guys are sickening me." Jade stated, Cat ran over to her. "I'll give you a hug too, Jadey!" she wrapped her arms around her. "NO!" Jade yelled scaring the redhead.

I laughed and sat down, Maddi sat next to me. I smiled and took a burrito off of Maddi's plate. "Now I don't owe you." she said eating her other burrito. I frowned, "That doesn't count." she smiled. "I know."

Jade's Pov

After school, Cat had invited me to her house but I declined. I need to check on my mother. She doesn't deserve what that bastard is doing to her.

I walked home, dreading the moment I would have to walk through the door. I fear of what I might see. I shake my head, I don't need to think about that.

I entered the house. I sighed with relief realising my dad wasn't home. My mom was in the kitchen making food. I ran to her and hugged her. I've had enough. I can't take this anymore. "Mom. Please listen to me. I don't want you living here anymore. We have to escape." I manage to choke out in between sobs.

"You know we can't do that, Jade. We don't have anywhere else to go." she held me tighter. I kept crying into her shoulder, "We could turn him into the authorites. They'll help us out." I tell her.

She doesn't respond, just keeps crying. "This isn't fair. That bastard doesn't deserve us." I tell her trying to calm her down a bit. "If we tell the authorites, they'll take him away. He'll be gone." I felt her nod in my shoulder.

"Not today. We'll turn him in I promise. But not today." she whispered. I nodded. Understanding.

We stayed like that for a little longer.

It just wasn't fair.

Well, that's it! I hope you liked it.

Maddi: Come back whenever the fuck she updates.

Me: Watch your language!

Amber: But you're always yelling profanities at us.

Me: What? Pft. No. Okay, maybe a little.

Amber: Defeat!

Me: Anyway, come back next week. Hopefully, Amber will still be with us.

Amber: ...I love you?

Everyone: BYEEE!

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