We Won't Forget The Man Who Died
Digidestend Angel
Summary: 2 months after Cat's husband goes off to war, he's killed and she discovers she's pregnant. Beck steps up to care for her, but will it turn into something more? Will Cat move on from her heroic husband?
I Do NOT Own Victorious Or Any Of The Patriotic Songs Used
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8th Of November
Said goodbye to his momma as he left South Dakota
TO fight for the red, white and blue
He was nineteen and green with a new M-16
Just doing what he had to do
-Big And Rich
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Oh, Hollywood Arts…a sweet dear memory to our favorite group of friends. Sure, it has only been a year since they had graduated, but they have grown up and matured since then. Three had moved away to universities, one immediately went on to a movie career, one already took a record deal, and one married and decided to wait to start the busy life of stardom.
Tori Vega looked almost the same, except she had cut her hair off 12 inches, so it was shorter. She gave it all to the Locks Of Love after her sister, Trina, died from breast cancer a few months before. Our favorite Latina went off to London with Robbie and studied the arts there. She was nervous and a wreck, but with Robbie by her side, holding her hand, she felt she could get through anything.
Robbie Shapiro, obviously, went to the same university in London, England with Tori, his girlfriend of a year and a half. He really couldn't bear the thought of being separated from her for he loved her. He still had Rex for his act and talent, but only took him out of the box when it was time to perform or practice. He's emotionally changed and everyone loved it.
Andre Harris snagged a record deal right after he graduated. His music was loved and adored. He was one of the best rap singers in the USA. Now with an album out and loving his single life, it was heaven to him. He would often return to Hollywood for family and friends.
Jade West moved to New York to Julliard to study film arts, for she wanted nothing more than to be the most wanted director in the world. She missed her best friend, Cat, dearly, so she visited almost every month. Things were going well, since she was seeing a nice man, a Goth like herself. They fit together perfectly.
Beck Oliver was a famous movie star already, only 19 years old. He had to choose between college and career. He figured a chance like that wouldn't come again for a long time, he chose the movie and said he'd return to his education eventually. He still lived in Hollywood and has been best friends with Cat's husband since pre-school…almost like a brother.
Cat Valentine married right after high school, with her parents' permission, since she was still 17. She was always a late bloomer, wasn't she? She kept her last name. Her husband, Jayson Squires, was an army soldier, stationed in Oceanside, near San Diego. Cat loved him so, and he loved her too much to let her slip away. He purposed at her prom and they married with a huge wedding the day after graduation. A week later, they moved to Oceanside.
Now everyone was in their hometown on September 8th.
Why?
Jayson was called off to the war in the Middle East, only at the age of 19 years old.
Cat was a wreck.
Jayson worried for her emotional state, so he bought a condo for her to stay until he returned from his 6 month tour. The condo was in Hollywood, only a block away from Beck.
They all helped Cat and Jayson move to the new home and they settled in.
Everyone was currently resting and recovering from the long, long day at Beck's, having a relaxed barbecue to say goodbye to Jayson, who'd be taking off the next day.
"Eep!" Cat squealed loudly as the gang attacked her with the water guns and she was unable to shoot back with her pink one. "It's COLD! It's so COLD!"
Beck stepped in, deciding it was enough picking on Cat, and shot at Andre, who moved away from getting hit in the face. Cat said a quick "thanks" and they all battled each other. Tori pointed silently to Jade, who was on the porch, sunbathing, and everyone else nodded. They ran up to Jade and shot all their water guns towards her, making her scream and jump up. She grabbed the last water gun and started fighting back.
Eventually the water guns emptied and everyone was out a breath.
Jayson grinned. "Oh, Kitten?"
Cat looked to him with an innocent expression.
He chuckled. "Hold your breath!"
"NO!" Cat screamed as he picked her like she was a bride on her wedding night all over again, and she quickly held her breath as Jayson jumped into Beck's deep pool. Jayson helped Cat swim back up, who giggled. "Oh, you meanie!" She yelled with a smile, holding onto him with her slim arms around his neck.
"I'm sorry, babe, it was just a perfect chance." Jayson laughed and she gently splashed water at him.
Andre and Beck had a quick contest of who can make the biggest cannon ball, splashing all over Jayson and Cat, who just laughed.
Tori did a perfect dive in and when she came back up to the surface, she looked to Robbie who was sitting on the side, letting his feet float around. "Hi, my love." Tori greeted.
Robbie raised an eyebrow. "Tori, don't you-AH!" He screamed when Tori pulled on his arm with all her might and he fell into the pool right next to her. When he came back up, he shook his hair to get the water off. "You're just as bad as Jayson!" He slapped the side of his face. "I think I have water in my ears!"
Tori rolled her eyes and swam towards Cat, who was swimming to the steps to sit on.
Andre reached up on the side, grabbing the bouncy ball. "Jayson, heads up!" He yelled as he threw it in the soldier's direction.
Jayson grabbed it in time after swimming towards it. He looked to Beck and grinned, throwing it with all his strength, hitting the movie star in the face. "Oh, Beck, buddy, you need to practice!"
Beck scowled, but then laughed it off, throwing it to Robbie, who missed…shocker.
Jade decided to sit on the step next to Cat, as Tori was on the other side of the redhead. Cat sat in the middle of her two best friends, watching the boys play like they had no worries in the world. She sighed. "I'm going to be so lonely."
Tori could've cried at that. She wrapped an arm around Cat's shoulders and held one of Cat's hands tightly. "Cat, I told you that you can come stay with me and Robbie in England. We have our own apartment."
"And I've also offered my place in New York." Jade pointed out. "I have a second room and no roommate. I wouldn't mind you being there."
"No…Jayson wants me here in Hollywood. He wants to make sure I'm protected and stuff." Cat told them, still watching her husband. "So he's given Beck a key to the condo and has told me that if anything is wrong at all to call Beck immediately. He trusts Beck."
Tori nodded. "Understandable, I guess."
"I'm doing it to make Jayson feel like he has nothing to worry about." Cat continued. "When he's over there, risking his life for our country, I want his mind to be all focused on only the war and his team, not worrying about me."
Jade leaned her head on Cat's. "You're so strong, Cat."
Cat had tears suddenly. "I'm so scared, guys."
Tori held Cat tighter. "He'll be okay. Jayson is the strongest and bravest guy I have ever met. This may be his first time over there, experiencing the real deal, but he's smart. And also, he has you to encourage him. You'll keep him going."
Jade sighed. "Come on, you little girl, let's go grab some drinks."
Cat giggled a little, wiping her tears away as the three of them stepped out of the pool. "I'm not a little girl anymore." She told Jade with pride. "I'm an army wife."
Beck gave Jayson and Cat a ride home to their condo, and was about to leave until Jayson stopped him. "Hey, man, can you come in for a minute? I just need to talk real quick." He told his best friend with a serious tone. "Please?"
Beck immediately nodded. "Yeah, dude, of course."
Cat understood, knowing what would be told and said in their conversation. Beck knew it would come eventually. Jayson was ready to say what needed to be said.
Cat opened the front door with her key and the boys stepped in and Jayson locked the door behind them. Cat put her purse and keys on the counter. Boxes were still unpacked in the dining room, kitchen, and living room. The couches and other furniture had arrived earlier. Cat planned on rearranging everything and unpacking. She hoped she'd be done by the time Jayson returned…God only knew when that would be. Beck was going to help her.
Cat put a soft hand on Jayson's arm. "I'm going to go take a shower."
Jayson nodded, kissing her lips softly, before Cat told Beck goodnight and that she'd see him soon, and she disappeared to the hallway towards their room.
Jayson handed Beck a bottle of Corona, grabbing one for him, and the two sat down on the couch in the living room.
Jayson leaned over to where his elbows were resting on his knees. "Beck, you probably already can guess what I need to talk to you about."
Beck nodded "Yeah." He said as he leaned back on the couch. "I do."
Jayson gulped. "Please…please, take care of her. She means everything to me. I love her so much. I'd never make it without her. She's my whole world."
Beck almost broke into tears. "Jayson, you know I will. I was already planning on it. I'm still in awe that you moved her over here just so I can look after her, so because of that, I'm going to do everything in my power to protect her."
Jayson lifted his head up to Beck. "Thank you. I'm glad I can trust you, Beck. You're my best friend and brother. You've always been there for me. I'm always in debt to you for setting Cat and I up on that blind date." He chuckled as Beck nodded with a grin at the memory. "I need her to be okay."
"And she will be." Beck confirmed. "I swear on everything in me that Cat's going to healthy and safe when you come back."
"If I come back, you mean." Jayson said before taking a large swallow of his beer. "If is the key word here."
Beck closed his eyes. "Jayson…"
"They say my tour could last for 6 months, 12 months, or even longer. I need you to take care of Cat until I get back or…or for the rest of your life." Jayson said, forcing himself to say it. "I want to live. I really do, more than anything. I want to live a fairytale life with my young wife, but I realize that I may not be able to do that. But I have to do this. I have to go. My father died for our country when I was 10 years old. I realized he was a hero. I want to be a hero too. I am going to fight for America and for all the Americans and…and for you, Cat, our friends, my mom…all of you."
Beck had a tear slip from his eye and he quickly wiped it away. "Cat's safe with me…until you get back or forever…but I'm hoping you're coming back. Cat will be absolutely devastated."
"I know, but again, this is what I must do." Jayson and Beck stood up and shook hands, before pulling one another into a brotherly hug. "Please take care of yourself too, Beck."
"And you stay alive for all of us, Jay." Beck told his best friend with tears streaming down his face.
I have absolutely no idea where this idea came from...I seriously don't. Random right? Anyways please review :) this will be 8 chapters long, btw…and story is already completed so no writer's block to worry about for this story :)
-Digidestend Angel-