Jade pulled into the Hollywood Arts parking lot on Monday morning still thinking about her weekend. It was decent, and talking to Cat did help her feel a little better, but shewas still annoyed with Beck no matter how much she tried to stop thinking about what he could possibly have been doing on Friday night. He had sent her a few texts on Saturday, and he even called her on Sunday, but she replied in one-worded texts, making it very obvious that she was bothered by something he did. She answered his call, but she made it very clear that she wasn't in the talking mood, so they ended the call after a short three minutes.
When she walked into the main hallway, Jade could see Beck squatting by his locker, putting a few notebooks and papers into his backpack. She noticed Robbie and Cat walking down the stairs and heading over to Robbie's locker, which was right next to Jade's, so she already expected them to want to talk to her.
"Good morning!" Robbie said in a cheery voice.
"Hi!" Cat added in.
Jade didn't respond verbally, instead, she turned towards the two and gave them a quick smirk. Meanwhile, Beck started walking over from his locker.
"Hey guys." Beck greeted, hoping Jade would be a bit chattier than she had been all weekend.
Both Cat and Robbie greeted him, but Jade just acted as if he weren't there, making things very awkward for Cat and Robbie.
"So, how was your weekend?" Robbie asked, trying to make conversation as he finished grabbing everything he needed out of his locker.
"Why does it matter to you?" Jade retorted.
"It was great! Jade and I had a sleepover at my house!" Cat chimed in.
"Oh really? That sounds like fun." Beck added, trying to get back into the conversation.
Just then, Tori walked up, along with Andre.
"Hey, did you guys write your measurements down for your graduation gown?" Tori asked as soon as she and Andre got to where the rest of their friends were.
"Yeah! Jade and I measured each other at my house." Cat replied.
"Rex helped me with mine." Robbie added.
"My dad took my measurements." Beck stated.
"Well Andre forgot." Tori announced.
"Really? We're supposed to have them in by today, or else they won't come in on time for graduation." Robbie responded.
"Yeah I know that. My cousin was supposed to come over yesterday and help me, but he never showed up, and I couldn't ask my grandma, because you know, she lost her mind." Andre explained.
Everyone was thinking of ways they could possibly write down Andre's measurements within the next 10 seconds since that's when the bell would ring, signaling the moment when they had to start walking to class. Not one of them had a measuring tape or anything else to measure him with. Suddenly, Cat squealed loudly.
"What?!" Everyone screamed in unison towards the perky red head.
"I have a super measuring talent, remember?!" Cat burst.
No one could believe they completely forgot about that. Cat had gone through a costume making phase last year, and her teacher told her she really had a talent for knowing people's exact measurements. As Andre whipped out the order form, the bell rang, leaving no time for Cat to take his measurements.
"Ugh how are we going to get my order form in on time now?" Andre groaned.
Everyone contemplated all the possible ways they could make sure Andre got his cap and gown on time for graduation day as they walked quickly to Sikowitz's classroom.
"Alright class, before I begin, Mr. Bates is here to collect your order forms from you." Sikowitz announced.
As the rest of the seniors passed up their envelopes full of everything they ordered from the catalogue and their measurements for their gowns, Andre raised his hand.
"Uh, Mr. Bates?" Andre spoke up.
"Yes?" Mr. Bates said, turning towards him.
"How long will you be here today?" Andre asked.
"Well, I have to go to Northridge to give them the presentation I gave you guys last week, along with their order forms, but I'll be back this afternoon to get the rest of the envelopes from the other seniors, why?" Mr. Bates explained.
"Is it alright if I give you my measurements and order forms at lunch? I uh, kind of forgot mine." Andre said, pleading with his eyes, hoping that Mr. Bates would allow him to.
"Yeah, sure, that sounds fine. I should be in the Black Box Theater by that time, so just look for me there." Mr. Bates instructed.
After class ended, Jade quickly picked up her things and headed towards the door. Beck stood up just as quickly and ran after her, grabbing her arm and pulling her towards him once he reached her in the main hallway.
"Jade! Hey, what's up? You've been ignoring me all morning, and you seem pretty mad about something this weekend when I called and sent you all those texts." Beck started.
"Let go of my arm, I have to go to class." Jade said sternly.
"Fine, but we're not done here." Beck stated as he released her arm.
"Whatever!" Jade yelled while she stormed off to her next class.
When it was finally time for lunch, Andre and Cat went to write down his measurements and take his envelope to Mr. Bates in the Black Box Theater. Jade sat down at a table by herself, hoping to avoid everyone else, especially Beck. Her plan didn't last for long though, because Tori and Robbie spotted her and sat down, and they were joined by Beck immediately afterwards.
"Jade." Beck started.
"Beck." Jade interrupted.
"What's bothering you?" Beck asked, getting straight to the point.
"Nothing." Jade responded in a tone that clearly expressed how annoyed she was.
"C'mon, I can tell when you're upset. Just tell me." Beck went on.
"FINE! Where were did you run off to on Friday? And why didn't you tell me where you were going?" Jade yelled, forgetting that she was trying to not be so jealous.
"I told you I had something to do." Beck claimed.
"Yeah you did, but what were you doing?" Jade asked accusingly.
Tori and Robbie started feeling uncomfortable. No one liked being around Beck and Jade while they were arguing, so they began to gather their things, but Jade shot them a glare.
"Sit!" Jade yelled, pulling Tori's arm downwards, so she would sit back down.
"But…" Tori began.
"Where were you, cheekbones?!" Jade asked as soon as Tori set her stuff back down.
"What?" Tori asked, furrowing her eyebrows.
"I heard you cancelled a card game with everyone at the last minute." Jade explained.
"Who told you that, and why do you care?" Tori said, very confused.
"Cat told me." Jade stated.
"Well, for your information, I forgot I had to go to my dad's annual Police Officer Ball until Trina called to remind me, that's why I had to cancel." Tori said in a matter-of-fact tone.
Jade narrowed her eyes, then grabbed her bag and lunch, demanded Beck to come with her, then left the table. Beck obeyed and followed her into the janitor's closet, leaving Tori and Robbie at the lunch table. As soon as the door to the janitor's closet shut, Jade began questioning Beck again.
"Tell me!" Jade yelled.
"I was busy!" Beck yelled back in defense.
"Beck, I don't get it, why can't you tell me what you were doing?" Jade sighed.
"I—I don't want you to get mad." Beck started in a serious tone.
They were both silent for a few minutes. Now Jade didn't know if she actually wanted to know what Beck was doing on Friday. She didn't want her worst fear—him cheating on her—to be true. She contemplated whether she should have him explain himself or not. She knew if she didn't have him explain and just walked out, she would never know and she would just assume the worst, but if she let him explain, there was a possibility she would walk out of the janitor's closet single.
"Just tell me." Jade said, looking directly at Beck as he looked up with worry in his eyes.
Author's Note: I know you guys hate cliffhangers since I update weekly, but I just love cliffhangers! Let me know what you think Beck was doing. I love hearing all your guesses (some of you get really close)! Please continue to review and have a great week(: