Tori POV:

I'm not that kind of person. I don't steal people's boyfriends. Well, there was the time I kissed Danny, but HE leaned in for the kiss. Plus Cat got to punch me afterwards. But seriously, I could never purposely ruin a relationship, especially when I could jeopardize one of the most cherished friendships I've ever had in my life. André always says that I should stop over-analyzing things and just take a chance, but I just can't. However, as much as I want to stop, I always find myself staring at Beck from across the lunch table.

"My brother has odontophobia," said Cat, nodding seriously. As usual, she was the one to jolt me back into reality.

"What in the world is that Cat?" André asked after a short silence.

"A fear of teeth silly! I smiled at him yesterday and he threw a poster of a bear at me," Cat looked sad and suddenly became her usual care-free self.

"So guys, I was going to go to a drive-in movie at Barnsdall Park, but Jade is going to Pittsburgh to see her family, and—," Beck started.

"—For the record, I'm going to hopefully see my great-aunt Ruby die before she tells me that my piercings are the works of the devil," complained Jade. I swear I will never understand her. She feeds off of other people's misery.

"Anyway, I was wondering if any of you guys would like to join along. I already bought 2 tickets and I can buy more," finished Beck.

"I'm in, buddy! It sounds a lot better than rubbing lotion on my grandmother's knee flab," shuddered André.

"I guess I'll go too!" I said. Any extra time with Beck I could get without Jade's watchful eye was valuable.

-o-o-

Beck POV:

In my mind, I breathed a huge breath of relief when Tori said she would go. This might be one of the only times she and I could have time together without Jade. Jade and I aren't going to work. I think that I've known this for a while. I mean, first there was the text fighting, and now, I don't think we love each other as much as before. I don't know when my feelings for Tori started, but all I know is that this is more than a crush. Tori still sees me as a best friend, but I needed to change it. Maybe it was time for me to take charge. Yes, I am going to take Andre's advice and break up with Jade once and for all.

"Jade? I think we need to talk," I told Jade soon after last period in the black box theater.

"Me? Oh no Beck, I think you thought wrong. I only talk when I want to. You have to pay the toll. Tell me you love me first and then maybe," replied Jade haughtily. She just didn't get it. Why wasn't she ever nice?

"Jade, I can't. I just can't tell you that I love you," I said. She was so silent I almost backed down, but I needed to stay strong. I can't be in a relationship when I don't love the other person, even though we've been together for so long.

"Beck Oliver I swear to God if this is a joke, I know 7 different was to kill you with my bare hands, and 6 of them are painful!"

"We need to break up Jade. I don't feel the same as I did a few years ago. I'm sorry," And with that I started to walk away from the black box theater, but then I felt her hand grab mine.

"Just tell me why," she said quietly, a tear falling down her pale cheek.

"I told you, Jade. I just don't love you anymore. I can't love you." My fingers slipped out of hers and I left her standing there, silent tears falling down, but all I was thinking about on that Friday afternoon at 12:57 was a girl, the girl, Tori Vega.

-o-o-

Tori POV:

André agreed to cancel going to the movie so that I could have a moment with Beck. He is my best guy friend! I don't know what I would do without André! André is the soul reason why I even came to Hollywood Arts. In fact, if he hadn't told me that perfect was boring, I probably wouldn't have had the guts to kiss beck that first time.

Then there's Cat. Most people just see a random, slightly insane red-head petite chick, but I see more. I can tell her anything. She and I have great, deep conversations, and awesome sleepovers. Cat is my best friend in the world.

And Robbie…yeah…Robbie.

My friends are amazing! Am I ruining our whole group? NO. No I'm not. Beck deserves better! Jade isn't nice to anyone, even Beck. Anyone with eyes can see that Beck doesn't love her anymore. Every time they hug or kiss, he is always doing it half-heartedly. Beck needs more. He needs me!

I haven't fallen for a guy this hard in forever. Previously, I've "fallen" for guys who break hearts, but this time, I've fallen completely in love. Oh my goodness! I'm in love! I'm in love with Beck Oliver. But then, he only thinks of me as a friend. I've tried so hard just to settle with being friends, but I can't anymore. I love him.

I laugh at myself and think about how stupid I sound. I'm like a thirteen-year-old girl obsessing over her first crush. It's now 3:57, meaning I missed my bus, all because I'm thinking about a boy. But then again, he's some boy!

-o-o-

Regular POV:

Beck sat staring at his computer screen, waiting for Tori to log onto The . He knew that it was high time for him to make a move: he was going to officially ask Tori to go to the drive-in movie with him—as a date. He was going to be mysterious, lead her in on The , but she wasn't online! Beck was certain that she would be on tonight, just as she was every night. Why am I stressing over this? Beck asked himself, but then he remembered, I'm in love with Tori Vega! That was all the convincing he needed. He was going to stay online all night if he had to.

Tori sat staring at her dark computer screen, wondering whether Beck would be online or not. It's hopeless, she thought, he has Jade, plus we're just friends in his eyes. Little did Tori know, Beck had tossed away his longest, most meaningful relationship of his life to start one with her. She logged on any way, though, her anticipation getting to her. Why am I stressing over this? Tori asked herself, but then she remembered, I'm in love with Beck Oliver! Her heart took another leap, seeing that he was online!

-o-o-

The Messages (and Beck & Tori's thoughts:

Beck: hey

Tori: hey beck!

Beck: soooo how was the rest of your day? I didn't see u at all after lunch.

Tori: fine I guess. im so happy tht we didn't get homework tho! How was ur rest of the day?

Beck: fine

Not really, thought Beck.

Tori: Beeeeeeeck! Ik some thing is wrong when u say tht. What happened

Beck: nothing, really.

Tori: look if you don't wanna talk about it, thts okay

Beck: sigh, Jade and I broke up.

Tori: :O why? Im so sorry. I bet it was Jades jealousy again. I mean, she always thought tht there was something going on between us!

Please say that there is! thought Tori.

Beck: actually I broke up with her. Im just not in love with her anymore. Like u said, she was always jealous of us, but idk why! We're just friends.

Please say we're not! thought Beck.

I knew it! I guess we're just not meant to be…but then again, I love him! thought Tori.

Tori: hey its really late, so I gtg. Ill talk to you more tomorrow at school.

I guess we are just friends, thought Beck.

Beck: ok, bye

-o-o-

Regular POV:

Beck changed his status to "unavailable", but still sat staring at the screen, just like before. How could Tori think we're just friends? She means so much more than that to me. Can't she see that? But if she doesn't want this to happen, I guess it just never will. Where did my confidence go? I had my window and I lost it.

Tori was heartbroken. How could Beck think we're just friends? Tori typed three word into the box: I love you. She hadn't intended to send it (or was it fate), but she accidentally pressed the enter button, causing the simple message to go through cyberspace. Omigosh! I just ruined my relationship with Beck! It's all over, now he knows that I have feelings for him while he thinks of us as just friends! Thank goodness he's offline, or else…! Hopefully he won't see it until tomorrow so I can explain! Darn Internet!

Beck saw a notification pop up next to Tori's smiling profile picture. She wrote three words: I love you. Beck's heart leaped for joy, just about as much as Beck did himself.

Tori: I love you

Beck: I love you too.