A/N: So I saw Playing For Keeps this weekend, and couldn't get the idea of a Beck and Tori take on it out of my head.

Disclaimer: I do not own Victorious or Playing For Keeps.

The flashing lights summoned spots to her eyes. The cheering crowd made her ears ring. The majestic red carpet lay rolled out, anxiously waiting for their descent from the car. A look of panic crossed her face as the limousine driver rose from his position in the front seat. Breathe in, breathe out, she reminded herself. Sure, she'd been in the spotlight before, but nothing of this degree.

"You okay, Vic?" his voice snapped her out of her reverie. Tori nodded in an effort to a reassure her boyfriend, but the deer-in-headlights look gave her away. Beck scoffed and gave her a warm smile. He ran his hand up and down the length of her back so as to calm her, the material delicately passing between his fingers. "Relax, it's going to be fine. It's no big deal!"

"It's the premiere of your first movie!" Tori squealed. "It's completely a big deal, it's the big deal of big deals!" Her eyes fell to her hands. "I just know I'm going to do something to embarrass you and the last thing I want to do is ruin your night."

Beck took her hands in his. "Hey, look at me," he said softly. Tori raised her head and felt Beck's eyes penetrating her own in a serious stare. "Just you being here makes this night beyond perfect, okay? Nothing you could do could ruin it. I couldn't have even gotten here without you, Vic."

A pink tint began to grace those beautiful cheekbones as Beck spoke. There was a certain quality in Beck that was so reassuring and calming to her. It was one of the many reasons she loved him so much in the first place. Tori smiled and nodded, tightening her grip on Beck's hands. His grin began from his eyes and trailed to his lips as he leaned in and kissed Tori.

"Ready?"

"I'm ready for anything as long as I have you next to me." Tori replied, holding her breath.

The door opened, the lights flashed, the crowd cheered, and Beck and Tori had managed to fall even more in love with each other.

"Nat!" I called, my voice echoing up the long staircase. "Nat, your dad's outside! You got everything?" A small girl trudged down the stairs, dragging a pastel pink duffel bag behind her. Waves of brown hair flowed from her head, framing her face. Her cheeks were defined and complemented by big brown eyes. She was a carbon-copy of me, right down to those cheekbones. I stood at the foot of the stairs, smiling as she reached the bottom step.

"Yes, mom," she said. Her voice was so innocent and cute, it never failed to remind me of Cat.

"Toothbrush, pajamas, pant-," I began.

"Mom, don't say it!"

"Fine, underwear. Are you sure you have everything?"

"Mhm!"

I crouched down so that I was at eye-level with her. "Now, you're sure you want to spend the weekend at daddy's? You can always cancel."

"Yes, mom," she sighed, her eyebrows knitting together.

I rose to my full height and raised my hands in surrender. I approached the front door, dreading the person behind it. I took a deep breath and twisted the knob. He spun around, removing his black aviator sunglasses in the process. His previous mug transformed into his trademark killer smile.

"Victoria."

I cringed. It took everything I had to restrain my eyes from rolling. "Beck."

"Is Nat ready?" he said, raising his eyebrows.

"I'm all set, daddy!" she said, pushing past me to hug her father's legs. Her smile spread from cheek to cheek as Beck leaned to return the embrace.

"Why, Natalie Oliver, you just get prettier and prettier each time I see you!"

I scoffed. "Figures, considering how often you actually see her," I mumbled under my breath, earning a look from Beck.

"I know I've been away long, but I'm in LA for good now," he said sternly. "Now, let's get a move on, Nat. I still have to give you the grand tour of our new house, not to mention a suite made for a princess. Say bye to mommy."

"Bye Mommy!" Natalie said, launching herself at my legs. "I love you, I'll miss you!"

I planted a kiss on the crown of her head before tousling the hair there. "I love you more, baby. I'll miss you just as much. Be good to your dad and don't forget to brush your teeth!" Natalie nodded excitedly as she took her place beside her father. Beck scooped up her duffel bag in one hand and took Natalie's in the other, leading her to SUV parked in the driveway.

"See you Sunday, Vic!" Beck called over his shoulder. His sunglasses were perched on the bridge of his nose as he threw a wink my way. I felt a chill on my back and cocked an eyebrow. Ten years after high school and Beck Oliver still gave me the good shivers. I shook my head and went back inside, closing the door behind me. I stood with my back to the door until I heard the engine of the SUV and the wheels squeaking against the pavement as they sped way.

"I swear to God, I'm going to kill whoever gave him a license," I muttered as I walked into the living room, plopping on the nearest couch. I looked out the window at the setting sun and hoped that she would be okay. It was never easy for me to let my baby go, even if it was with Beck. Before I could even shut my eyes, I heard the lock click and door open.

"Babe? You home?" a voice called from the foyer.

"In here!" I shouted.

Ryder strolled into the room, a tired look on his face. He loosened his tie and gave me a lazy smile as he took a seat next to me. He wrapped his arms around my waist and lifted me onto his lap. "How's my girl today?"

"Tired," I replied, burying my face in his chest. "How was work?"

"Tiring," he replied just as blandly. "Beck pick up Nat yet?"

"You just missed them," I said.

Ryder snorted and leaned back on the couch. "Lucky me," he said. "I can't stand him. I don't know what you ever saw in him."

"Trust me, I couldn't agree with you more," I groaned. "But none of that matters now that I have you." I raised my head and kissed his cheek, bringing a smile to his face.

"And God, am I glad I have you," he said, tightening his grip around me. "Just a few more months and it'll be official." He took my left hand and traced the skin surrounding the diamond ring clinging to my ring finger. Our eyes found each other and we leaned in, sharing the gentlest of kisses before collapsing on the couch.

Hope you guys liked it! There will definitely be more to come if you do. C: