A/N: Christmas is my favorite holiday and I started watching the Hallmark Xmas movies early this year and during Love at the Thanksgiving parade I had a adorable scene of Cat and Robbie playing in my head . With a little nudge from some friends and in need of some fluffy Victorious holiday fun, this story was born .
Disclaimer : Nope , still cant claim Victorious as mine .
A week before Christmas
Hollywood Arts
Though temperatures were mild in California and snow the stuff of dreams , the Christmas spirit was alive and well for the students of the performing arts school as a tree decorated the main hallway , colorful garland and mistletoe were scattered throughout and it wasn't unusual to see the creative students wearing their Santa or elf hats as they wandered between classes .
Jade West leaned against her boyfriends locker , ever present black coffee in hand, as she fixed him with a anxious look ." What did they say ? Am I going with you to Canada for New Years or what ? It's been two days , Beck, and I thought your Mom was in my corner since we got back together this time …"
Beck leaned in for a swift kiss and slid an arm around her waist . " Relax, Jade , we still have plenty of time to make plans . Mom likes you but she isn't the problem ….Aunt Meredith still holds a grudge over you insulting her our first Christmas together "
Jade scowled ." I didn't insult the woman , I was doing her a favor ! "
" You offered to cut up her Christmas sweater with your scissors, babe "
" It was an ugly sweater ," declared Jade , lips twisting in a smile ," it looked like the North pole puked all over it . Besides that was a long time ago and we have to spend the new years together , Beck, you know I cant handle my father during the new year "
" I don't see why your making such a big deal out of this ," went on a non-plussed Beck , affection in his voice ," I've just been planning on you coming with me . If anyone in my family doesn't like our relationship then they can leave or just not hang around with us . "
Jade softened and leaned in to kiss him, deeply. " You could have just told me that "
He grinned wickedly at her ." You're sexy when your going a little crazy "
" Right thing to say, Beck " Jade held his gaze and took a sip of her morning coffee as Tori and Andre came around the corner together, talking animatedly .
His arm was slung casually around Tori's shoulder , keyboard beneath the other as they discussed the upcoming holiday .
" My parents agreed that I can have a Christmas party with just all of the gang but I really want you and your family to spend Christmas Eve with us, Andre . Mom was actually fine with it and you know I am just dying to meet your Dad !"
Andre was thoughtful. " I don't even know if Dad is going to be in town this Christmas, Tor , but I can bring Grandma over ..if you're sure ? She has her moments but you know how crazy she gets sometimes ..I cant promise she wont freak over the yams or something "
" If she ate Mom's yams , she would have a right to flip ," laughed Tori , relaxing against her boyfriends side ," she overcooks them every year, Andre "
Andre stole a kiss ." Cool then Grandma and I are in for Christmas Eve "
" Yeah !"
" We still being lame and exchanging presents this year again ?" asked jade , pointedly .
" That is why we drew names , Jade , because you didn't want to buy for everyone "
" No, I just didn't want to buy for you, Vega " smirked Jade .
Tori made a face ." I bought you something anyway, Jade "
" The important thing is we beat Sikowitz to it this year ," interjected Andre ," there's not going to be any Christmas caroling or yodeling or making us feel like Scrooges cause we all have plans with each other this year for the holiday "
Mistletoe ! " Sinjin skipped merrily down the hall, a sprig of the kissing greenery held high ," oh mistletoe ! "
He skidded to a halt next to Jade and Beck and flashed a smile at them . " Jade , you look pretty . How about a kiss ?"
Beck bowed his head with a shake ," Oh Sinjin , when will you learn "
Jade's red lips curved in a deliciously wicked smile as she produced a pair of scissors , grabbed his wrist and cut right through the mistletoe ." That's a stupid tradition ! '
" It's a harmless kiss under the mistletoe ! You cut my kissing tree ! "
" It's lame and stupid . I would never kiss you, Sinjin "
Sinjin frowned then pulled another sprig from beneath his poinsettia sweater .
" I had a feeling you might not be in the spirit so I brought more ! " He turned towards Andre and Tori instead ," How about it, Tori ?"
" Oh, alright ," Tori pressed a kiss on the geeks cheek ," Merry Christmas , Sinjin "
He touched his cheek and turned three shades of red ." Happy happy Holidays "
" lalalalalala Jingle Bells jingle bells ," sang an off key Sinjin, skipping around the corner ," it's a good Christmas cause Tori Vega kissed me under the mistletoe "
" Think you made his Christmas wish, baby " noted Andre, affectionately .
" Sinjin's a friend ," declared Tori, matter of fact ," it was the right thing to do "
" Better watch out , Andre , " joked a straight faced Beck ," Sinjin be out for Tori next "
Andre chuckled ," Your not really funny, man "
" Ho ho ho, guys " called out Robbie in a greeting as he and Cat joined the rest of their friends near Tori's locker .," sorry we're late "
Cat swung Robbie's hand , playfully . " Robbie and I had to have a little chat with Burf this morning about things "
She giggled ," Burf has a little crush on my boyfriend "
" Cat and I were saying our mornings when I pick her up when Burf showed up," explained a rueful Robbie , " he brought me a gift for Hanukkah . It was awkward and awfully uncomfortable and I felt bad but what was I suppose to do ? "
" Thought Burf got over that crush when you got with Cat '
" I don't know but I told him that I was flattered but I was in love with Cat "
" Burf is so nice . He apologized to me for hitting on Robbie since he knew he was straight and with me and everything ," explained Cat ,sweetly ," he said he needed to just express his feelings and be done with . I want to fix Burf up with my cousin "
" Poor Burf " sympathized Tori ," and your morning trumps ours , you guys . I just kissed Sinjin to make his day. Poor guy is carrying mistletoe with him this year "
" Yeah , you heartbreaker , Robbie " Andre couldn't resist teasing his friend .
" Stop it, Andre ," Robbie entwined his fingers with Cat ," Burf was cool . Everything is fine except now Cat is determined to play matchmaker for him "
" My cousin cant meet nice guys ," declared a matter of fact Cat ," and Burf is nice but I think I'm going to talk to Sinjin about it first . He knows Burf better than the rest of us "
"That's sweet , Cat "
" Still don't really care and this is boring me " Jade took a drink of her coffee," let's get to class so I can make fun of the shruggers wearing those dumb elf ears "
" You really have the holiday spirit , Jade " remarked Andre , sarcastically .
" Oh, I bought a pink sparkly Santa hat to wear this year ! It's so pretty and I thought I could wear my little Santa dress and Robbie could wear his Santa Claus suit and we could be Mr. and Mrs. Claus "
" Where would we wear these outfits too, sweetie ?" asked Robbie , pulling her close .
" To Tori's Christmas party, of course , Robbie " Cat poked his stomach playfully and lifted her lips for a soft , lingering kiss .
" Or we could just dress like ourselves " added Robbie , quietly .
Cat frowned ," You don't think it would be fun ? I thought it would be fun and we could pass out everyone's gifts .You know how much I loved last year when you dressed up as Santa and got me a Cotton candy machine , Robbie "
" I know but I was thinking it'd be a little much for a Christmas party , Cat "
" Well, what other time besides Christmas could we wear them , silly "
Cat and Robbie were still debating on her idea as they followed their friends into the the classroom as Andre took Tori's hand and led her to their own seats in acting class .
." If this is like you guys playing pirates , I don't want to know anymore " Andre called over his shoulder causing both of them to color in embarrassment .
" We are never going to live the pirate thing down " commented Robbie , quietly .
" Never " stated Jade , turning her attention back to Beck .
Cat moved to sit on Robbie's lap." Well, you don't have to keep bringing it up either "
" Or I could wear my Christmas outfit too ," Tori had a brainstorm ," and so could Jade . Cat, jade , and I could sing Christmas songs to you guys during the party …that might be fun . What do you think , Andre ?"
" No, baby, no " Andre gave her a quick kiss that had her melting against him," if you girls wear any of those sexy little Santa outfits I can guarantee you that me, beck, and Robbie are going to be distracted pretty much right off . It wont be a party if I'm dragging you upstairs to be alone with you "
Tori colored and nuzzled his neck." You liked my little red shorts, Andre ?'
He gazed soulfully at his girlfriend and dove in for another kiss ." Oh yeah "
" Get a room, you two ," Sikowitz swept in his classroom , dressed in wild gold cotton pants , layers of red, green, and blue thermal tee shirts, and a bright red and green Hawaiian print shirt ," preferably not this one . "
Tori and Andre took their seats next to each other . " Sorry Sikowitz "
Sikowitz scanned the room , noting that Beck and Jade looked comfortable sitting close together , his arm possessively across her shoulder and she holding his hand
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" Jade , Beck, thank you for not sucking face this morning ," remarked sikowitz," and you've now been upstaged by Tori and Andre "
" Is that a challenge ? Because there is no way that Andre and Vega are beating me and Beck at anything "
" Jade," said Beck, under his breath ," it wasn't a challenge . Sikowitz doesn't want to watch us making out and we don't want kicked out of class for it "
" Fine "
Sikowitz chuckled ,amused by his favorite students and discovered that Robbie and Cat were acting all couply as was normal for those two .
" Cat, how many times do I have to tell you ," sighed an exasperated Sikowitz ," please don't sit on Robbie's lap in my class ? "
" Oh, I don't know , I think its twenty two times " giggled Cat , rubbing her nose against her boyfriends ," does that mean I have to take my own seat ? Phooey ! "
" Come on, Sikowitz , " pleaded Robbie , appealing to their favorite teacher and friend ," your class is the only class where we don't get in trouble for acting like a couple "
" Sorry , kids , and I do mean that ," said Sikowitz , hopping on the stage ," normally I find your relationships amusing but its that time of year again . " He sighed , rather heavily ," Patrice broke up with me and I hadn't even given her the present I bought her yet so I'm not in the mood for your teenage romances today "
" Sikowitz, we're so sorry about that " Tori was the first to respond in kind and the others quickly chimed in their thoughts on the matter at hand .
No one liked it when their favorite teacher was broken .
" No, no, I'm fine but in the spirit of the Yule Log , jolly ole Santa Claus and his cheeky little mutant elves ," brought up Sikowitz, quickly composing himself ," not to mention all of the sappy Christmas flicks playing nightly on Hallmark , am I picking up the Christmas cheer from all of you or is that just the buzz of rampaging hormones and love wafting off of all of you couples ?"
Beck lifted a quizzical brow ." Rampaging hormones ?"
Jade looked at her boyfriend and considered ." It does fit "
" Your just feeling all of the love in the room " says an excited Cat , smiling at him.
" Good then lets chat since I don't really feel the need to make you all act for 55 minutes ," declared sikowitz , encouraging them ," what are your Christmas plans ?"
" Robbie and I are making Christmas cookies tonight "
" After I go to my Mawmaw's house " added Robbie ," Cat and I thought it would be fun to make sugar cookies shaped like trees and stars for the holiday "
Cat turned in her chair to face the others ." Did you guys want to come over and help us ? We could bake and hang out together …"
Tori and Andre exchanged looks of mixed emotions until finally he spoke first .
" Don't know if we'll get around to it , Lil Red ," told Andre , smoothly ," I'm helping Tori put up the Christmas tree tonight and you know, decorate it "
" Ah, cookies and tree trimming " sighed Sikowitz ," goes well with White Christmas "
" Oooh I love that movie ! It's so funny and romantic ! Robbie , we should watch White Christmas tonight too "
"As long as its not it's a Wonderful Life, sweetheart, we can watch whatever you want "
" You don't like the angel gets his wings movie, Rob? Grandma makes me watch it with her twice a year "
" My father loves the movie and I hate it so no, Andre, I don't like it "
Cat changed seats and entwined her fingers with Robbie's and sending him a loving smile .
He and his father didn't get along hardly at all and she didn't want him to get upset .
" Oh"
" So Cat, I'll just text you when Andre and I finish decorating the tree and we'll let you know if we're game for making cookies " cut in Tori, going back to the subject at hand .
" Yay ! "
" Beck ? Jade? Do you guys want to make cookies with me and Robbie tonight ?"
" Cookies might be nice " implored Beck, catching his girlfriends eye .
" I don't like to bake "
" I'll do the baking and it will be sooo much fun, Jadey "
Jade gave her a stern look ." You know I hate when you call me that, Cat "
" Yeah but it would still be fun and we could even string popcorn for the tree "
Sikowitz shook his head , sighed , and gave up .
" That's it , I've had enough of your cheesy Christmas rituals and cute coupling to last me the entire morning . Take the rest of the class to hide under the mistletoe and play smooch face with each other and consider this an early start on your break , I'm going for eggnog "
