A/N: So I decided to bunch together all my Holiday one-shots. I did the collab with Sshaw101, which was chapter one of this story, and the following three are just other one-shots I did for fun. Enjoy!
Synopsis: Cat and Robbie are trying to find the perfect Christmas gift for each other to finally confess their feelings. Both overcome obstacles and have to make the hardest decision as to who in their lives matter the most.
December 22
Dear Santa,
This year my parents have to take my brother to a special winter camp so I'm going to stay at Tori's. My mom said she'd get me a gift after they get back, but I really want Mr. Purples to have his holiday sweater on Christmas, since you know it's a Christmas sweater. Please Santa, that's all I really want.
-A redhead kitty cat
"So you're sure this is Cat?" Robbie questioned.
"Dude, how can you not tell it's her? I mean look at it." Andre handed the note over to him.
"True. That definitely sounds like her."
"And how many other Mr. Purples do you know in this world?" he pointed.
"Just hers."
"Robbie trust me, I saw it with my own eyes. This is her note. She wrote it like 2 feet away from me," Tori confirmed.
"Ok, then. I'm going to get it for her," he decided.
"The sweater? Bro, she wants a sweater for her stuffed giraffe. It's a stuffed animal!" Andre was stressing the crazy talk.
"You guys don't understand Cat like I do. If Mr. Purples or Mr. Longneck or any of her other friends make her happy then they sure as heck are real to me."
"Aw Robbie... I knew you liked Cat!" Tori squealed.
"Yeah, I do Tor. I really do. And I'd be lucky as cheese if she liked me back."
"I'm sure she does," she stated.
"As a friend, Tori. That doesn't count. I want to get this gift for her."
"Bro, you're broke. That's why we're working at the mall to make cash to buy our family gifts. How will you find this let alone pay for it?" Andre asked.
"I don't know. But I'll find a way."
Tori, Andre, Cat, Jade, Beck and Robbie all landed seasonal jobs at the mall for the winter break to earn extra cash for gifts and holiday gatherings. Robbie worked with Andre in the gift-wrapping station. Beck and Jade worked at the photo booth for Santa, in which their uniforms were elf costumes, to Jade's dismay. Tori and Cat worked as Santa's helpers at the concierge, taking letter's from children, handing out candy canes and answering their questions about Santa's arrival and whereabouts.
That was how Tori acquired the letter. It was slow after the lunch rush that day and Cat decided to write a letter to Santa like all the other kids, but before she got to seal it and stick it in the mailbox, a little boy and his dad needed assistance as to where the Toy store was in the mall. So she left her letter on the desk. Naturally, Tori wanted to see what she wrote and after reading it, thought it was sweet and showed Robbie, knowing he had a slight crush on her.
"Thanks Tori, for this. You're a great friend. You and Andre are much better than my sister or Rex."
"Just think of us as your siblings then, Rob."
This made Robbie smile. His older sister was never around, she was much older, and Rex was, well, Rex-rude, inconsiderate, and cool- yet Robbie still loved his puppet like a brother.
Meanwhile, Cat, Jade and Beck had managed to take around the same lunch hour and the three were hanging around at the food court.
"Jade."
"What?"
"What do you think Robbie wants for Christmas?"
"I don't know. And why do you care?"
"Be nice, Babe. It's Christmas," Beck wrapped his armed around her shoulder.
"Ugh fine." Jade changed her attitude slightly to a concerned yet fake expression. Though Cat didn't notice the difference. "Tell me, Kitty Cat. Why do you want to get Robbie something?"
"Because…" Cat started to blush.
"Aw, is our little Kitty Cat crushing on someone special?" Beck kidded.
"Maybe..." She blushed again.
"Aw," Jade smirked "Our little Kitty Cat is growing up! But why Robbie?"
"Why not, Robbie?" Beck asked.
"Uh because it's Robbie!" Jade stated.
"What's that supposed to mean?!" Cat blurted.
"It means Robbie's a freaky weirdo," Jade stated before sipping her coffee.
"He's not that much of a freaky weirdo. Lately he's been a little normal. He even dresses normal- well he wears guy clothes now. And you know he's not bringing Rex everywhere. That's a plus."
"That's because Rex is sick. He doesn't have much winter clothing."
"Cat, he's a puppet." Jade bluntly stated.
"Not to Robbie."
"Figures, you're both insane. That's why you like him," Jade raised her arms in defeat.
"Jade..." Beck warned her.
"Ugh, sorry... Man this hard being nice. Ok," she took a deep breath and tried again. "What is it about Robbie that you like?"
"Hm, well he's nice and sweet and always listens to me. And he doesn't look at me weird like everyone else does. Even you guys sometimes but you two are an exception. You take care of me."
"That's because we care about you, Kitty Cat," Beck ruffled the top of her head.
"You're like my mom and dad only they don't argue as much as you two unless it's about my brother. Like one time, my brother ate glue out of a-"
"Cat, get back to your point," Jade brought her back from her tangent.
"Ooh, right! Hehe you're like my mom and dad only you two make out way more than they do."
"Sorry kid, we'll try to keep the PDA to the minimum when you're around," Beck winked.
"Uh, we will not! Cat's old enough, she knows what that is! She's had the talk about the birds and the bees."
"There's a story about Bird's and bees? Ooh I want to know!" She quickly changed her mood.
"No, not literally. It's a figure of speech. Birds and bees, it's talking about se-"
"Whoa, whoa, whoa, not in front of the kids," beck covered Jades mouth.
"Well Cat you know what it's like to want to kiss someone you care about a lot, right?"
"Mhm."
"Well that's why I kiss Beck a lot."
"Oh, I thought you also kiss him to let every girl know he's yours?"
Beck started to laugh. Cat had a point.
"Why are you laughing?" Jade glared.
"What? It's funny… and half true," he kidded.
Jade started yelling and went on about the many girls that flirt with him and he acts like he doesn't care. Beck then tried reasoning with her but instead had given up and sat there letting her banter until Tori, Robbie and Andre showed up.
"Gosh you two fight like an old married couple." Tori said as she Andre and Robbie sat at the table.
"Well at least I won't end up all alone, Vega" Jade smirked.
"Gank."
"Hehe Beck and Jade were married once!"
"You were?!" Andre and everyone went wide-eyed.
"Not technically," Beck laughed. Jade laughed as well.
"We used to play house all the time! And Jade and Beck were mommy and daddy and I was baby. Remember that?"
"Yeah when we were 6 years old, Cat," Jade explained.
"That was so much fun!"
"Aw that's cute," Tori said.
"Well as much as this was fun too, we've got to get back to work. See ya guys." Beck waved as he and Jade left.
"Cat when do you go back?" Robbie asked her since she hadn't moved from her seat.
"In about 15 minutes. I get a longer lunch today."
"Oh, well why don't you stay here with Robbie to hold our table while Andre and I get lunch? Robbie, what do you want?" Andre asked him.
"Get me whatever you're getting 'Dre. Thanks bro."
"No prob."
Tori winked at Robbie before they left, making him more nervous than usual.
"So uh, Cat."
"So Robbie," she giggled. Thank goodness she was wearing makeup so her blushing face wasn't fully showing.
"H-have you gone Christmas shopping yet?"
"Mm just for my brother. I got him a new goldfish."
"Oh did his other one die?"
"No he accidentally ate it," Cat said blankly.
"The fish water must have been terrible," Robbie shook his head in all seriousness.
"Hehe yeah," Cat giggled at him.
"Get anything for yourself?"
"I don't know yet. W-what about you?" Cat suddenly got nervous around Robbie.
"I don't know either. I don't even think I want anything."
"Oh," cat said dejectedly. She really wanted to get him something. "So how's Rex?"
"Still has a cold. I haven't gotten around to buying him winter clothes because the past 3 Christmases he spent in Hawaii with his Northridge friends. This is his first Christmas here and it's too cold for him."
"Aw poor Rex. Let him know I hope he feels better! And I can make him soup if he wants any!"
Robbie smiled at Cat. She was the only one who acknowledged Rex as an actual being, and someone important to him. It was one of the other reasons he liked her.
"Ok well I have to get back to work. I'll see you guys when we get off," she waved then left.
"So Cat, how was lunch with puppet boy?" Beck asked her as she walked past them on her way to the concierge.
"He doesn't want anything for Christmas."
"Well that's a bummer. Oh well. You tried. Let's get back to work."
"Jade," Beck said and took Cat in for a bear hug. "Cat needs us. What do you want to get him? I'm sure there's something he'd want."
"Hm, well he does love Rex dearly. And Rex is sick. Oh I know! I'll get Rex a winter coat! Yeah! He really needs one. He's growing into a big boy."
"Oh God," Jade rubbed her temples. "Alright fine Cat, whatever you want to get him. Do you need any money?"
"No I want to pay for it. It's my gift to Robbie and I want it to be special."
"Ok, do you need any help? Want me to drive you anywhere?" Beck offered.
"Hm, maybe I'll let you know. Thanks, Beck." Cat gave him a hug and launched towards Jade before she could retort. Jade only had a soft spot for Cat and Beck. Beck was an obvious reason, because he was her boyfriend. Cat on the other hand, despite that they've been best friends since they were 5, the two were polar opposites. No one really understood how their friendship worked, not even Jade. But Cat always knew that she could count on Jade for anything.
The following day: December 23
"Morning Rob, morning Andre."
"Morning Tori. Thanks for letting us crash here last night," Robbie said as he and Andre joined Tori in her kitchen.
"Man that shift was brutal," Andre grunted.
"Yeah well brace yourselves because there's only two shopping days til Christmas and today the mall closes at midnight. We've got a long day ahead of us. And Robbie needs our help today."
"Yupperdoo."
"Bro, I'm only saying this cuz you're my friend. Never say yupperdoo. It's just. It doesn't come out of a 17 year old dude's mouth."
"Oh, ok. Tori, do you think we can drop by my place to get Rex? Fresh air will do him good. He's been in bed all week. He's probably getting a little better now."
"Sure," Tori said, weirdly accepting the fact that she and Andre were accommodating to a puppet.
After the trio had picked up Rex, they headed uptown to some shops in the village to go Christmas shopping before they had to work at four. Tori and Andre were doing some shopping and Robbie was determined to find a gift for Cat.
He tried almost every shop he could think of but to no avail find a sweater for Mr. Purples. He slumped in a chair outside the "Old Tyme Candy Shoppe burying his hands in his face.
"What do I do now Rex?"
"Rob, did you really think you'd impress Cat with that gift? You're hopeless with or without it!"
"Rex come on, I wanted to get her a nice gift."
"Then give her a coloring book. That girl is easily amused."
"But I want it to come from the heart."
"Since when were you a girl in the relationship? Man up, Rob!"
"Ugh, you're no help, buddy."
"Why'd you take me outside? I was perfectly comfortable in my bed at home! I don't want to be out! Especially seen with you!"
"But you need fresh air to get better!"
"I was getting better. I didn't have to see your face every second of the day!"
"Hurtful!"
"Wow, that was some act!" Said a man who was standing at the entrance of the store.
"Excuse me?" Robbie was confused.
"You're ventriloquist act."
"Oh, Rex is not a puppet. He's my best friend."
"On some days. Not all."
"Wow that's genius! You are really good my boy! And where did you get him?"
"Rex was given to me by my uncle in the Navy. Brought him here from Europe. He's one of a kind."
"No Chizz? Wait, can I see him real quick?"
"Um..." Robbie was hesitant.
"Rob let go of me," Rex insisted.
"Actually I just want to see his left foot."
"Why?"
"Because I collect puppets from this one maker, an old friend of mine, and the one you have might be a part of his collection."
Sure enough, when Robbie took his shoe off, Rex's left foot had a stamp Sebastian Hall Original.
"Ahh He's part of the collection. That's one special puppet you got there."
"For the last time, he's not a puppet."
"It's cool Rob. The man said I'm special, I like him already."
"Are you selling kid? Because I'd sure like to buy your friend off of ya."
"No, Rex isn't for sale. Sorry."
"Are you sure? I'll pay you big money for it?"
"Thanks but no thanks, sir."
"I understand," he smiled.
"Listen to what the man has to offer, Rob. Save me!" Rex yelled.
"Rex, no."
"Well then at least buy me some taffy. It's the least you can do."
"Fine. But one pound only. Sir, do you have any Salt Water Taffy?"
"Sure thing, come on in." As Robbie and the old man walked into the Shoppe, he asked another question. "Say what are you doing in this part of town anyway kid? You seem like a city boy."
"I'm looking for a gift for a special girl."
"Oh yeah? You seem smitten. I'm right, huh?"
"Yeah..." He blushed.
"So what is it that you want to get her?"
"It's kind of complicated really. No one really understands."
"Well an old timer like me has heard plenty of stories. Try me."
"Man you haven't met Cat. She's a whack job with nice hair," Rex commented. (A/N: if you're a fan of shake it up, you'll know where I got this from).
"Well she has this stuffed toy, Mr. Purples. And she wants to get him a sweater for Christmas. And he means so much to her like... Like how she means to me. So I want to get it for her."
"Interesting girl you got there," the old man chuckled.
Robbie placed Rex on the counter and started to scoop some taffy in a bag. As he tied up the bag, he noticed a stuffed zebra toy displayed atop the counter.
"Uhm sir, do you think I can see that zebra real quick?"
"Sure, kid." The man took the zebra off the shelf and handed it over. Robbie was not interested in the zebra; rather the article of clothing it was wearing.
"It's perfect." Robbie examined the sweater. It was white with blue snowflakes. "How much do you want for it?"
"Well, that sweater's handmade. My old buddy Sebastian gave this to me years ago before he moved back to Britain to retire. I don't know if I want to sell it. This means a lot to me." He said putting the sweater back on the zebra.
"But so does Cat..." Robbie said to himself. "She means more to me than, than..." Robbie looked at his Right hand, and his best friend resting on it. He knew what he had to do.
"Sir. I'll give you my puppet for that sweater." Robbie took Rex out of his hand before he could say anything and placed him on the cold counter.
"I thought you said this puppet means a lot to you?"
"Yeah, but she means more."
He thought long and hard. Then took the sweater off the zebra once more and handed it to Robbie.
"Here ya go, son."
"Take care of Rex for me please."
"Don't worry, kid. I will." The old man nodded. Robbie walked out and found his two friends.
"You did what?!" Andre and Tori exclaimed.
"I traded Rex for this sweater."
"Robbie! Rex is a part of you! I mean we don't always acknowledge that but you're not Robbie without Rex."
"Yeah dude. You wouldn't trade Rex for anything, not even the two thousand bucks Mason's son offered you. He's your best friend."
"I know but Cat means more to me now you guys. I really hope you understand."
"I guess bro, you're becoming a man now," Andre patted his shoulder.
"I guess so," Robbie sheepishly smiled.
"You ok Rob?" Tori gave him a hug.
"I will be," he smiled at Tori.
The following day: December 24.
Cat had asked Beck and Jade to take her downtown to shop for some gifts before work. The mall closed at five that day because the manager planned to host a Christmas Eve party for all employees at the park across from the mall.
"Ok you've got about 2 hours before we have to head to the party, Cat. Just stay at the City Walk and if you need us we'll be at the food shop at the end of the block ok?" Beck lectured her.
"Yes, Beck. Thanks!" She hugged him and skipped off.
"You're letting her walk around with a purple giraffe?" Jade pointed out.
"Babe, just let her. It's what makes her stand out. Plus if she's scared, Mr. Purples is with her."
"Since when did you get a soft side, Beck?" Jade was happily surprised.
"I've always had a soft side, you just never let me show it," he smiled at his girlfriend.
"You're going to be a great dad some day, you know that?"
"And you'll be a great mom."
"Ha! Don't make me puke up my breakfast," Jade said and walked towards the coffee shop.
Meanwhile, Cat was walking along the shops when she ran across a vendor selling hot chocolate. She couldn't resist so she bought a cup. Along the way, she spotted the most beautiful scarf that she knew her mother would want. Her mother had to go through a lot that year, to pay for her brother's medical bill and expenses, so Cat thought she deserved a nice gift from her. So she went up to the cart and bought the scarf. Cat was two shops away from the toy store that she planned to buy her gift. But she was stopped again. This time, she found a matching Father/son golf set that she thought her dad and brother would like since they were always bonding. She knew her dad would love it and her brother would find it amusing so she went in the store to buy it.
Walking out, she was mindset on spending her next dollar at the toy store. Not watching where she was going, she bumped into a little girl and her mother. The girl seemed about 8 years old, with pigtail curls and a sneer that made Jade look like the nicest person in the world.
"Hey lady, watch where you're going!" the little girl screamed.
"Oh I'm sorry sweetie, didn't see you there," Cat responded politely.
"Duh, because if you did, you wouldn't have ran into me," The little girl gave Cat so much attitude. As much as Cat wanted to trample the little girl, she knew better not to and started to walk off. Suddenly, the little girl grew interest in one of Cat's things.
"Hey, where'd you get the giraffe?" she asked, more like demanded.
"Oh, Mr. Purples was a gift from my brother. He's my best friend."
"Yeah whatever. Mother!" The little girl tugged on her mother's arm. The mother was a businesswoman, Bluetooth to her ear and a tablet on her palm writing notes with whomever she was speaking with on the phone. The lady looked very busy and bothered by her brat of a daughter.
"Yes, what is it Lexy?"
"I want a giraffe like that lady has," the girl said pointing directly at Mr. Purples.
The mother seemed bothered and busy in a meeting that she wanted to get the conversation over with to get back to the phone.
"Hey kid, where did you get that thing?"
"I don't know, it was a gift, my brother went to boarding school for a year in Australia. So maybe there?"
"Mommy I want that giraffe! NOW!" The girl screamed.
"Kid, I'll give you a hundred bucks for it."
"Um, sorry miss, he's not for sale," Cat said defensively. She felt sorry but at the same time protective over one of her dearest friends.
"Well sweetie you're going to have to figure out what else you want because that thing isn't for sale."
"Mr. Purples is not a thing…" Cat whispered to herself glumly.
"But I. WANT. THAT. ONE!" The girl started throwing a fit. The mother ignored her daughter and went back to her phone conversation, sitting at the bench right outside the shop while her daughter threw a tantrum. Cat figured it was time to escape and headed straight over to the toy store.
"I'm finally here!" she told herself. She went straight to the doll section to find small clothes for dolls, one that would be fitting for Rex. After about 15 minutes of bustling through the aisles, she cam across this brown Jacket, one that she knew would fit perfectly and coolly on Rex. It was a bit pricey, seeing as it was made of real leather, but Cat did not care. Only the best for Rex and Robbie, she thought to herself. She grabbed it off the shelf before anyone else could get their hands on it and stood in line. Cat was so proud of her self and so excited to have found the perfect gift for Robbie. She knew from this past year Robbie had gone great lengths to catch her attention and up until now she was oblivious to it. That was until he kissed her that one night at the Cow Wow when she realized she reciprocated those feelings and wanted to end the year right by showing him that she liked him too.
Cat was next to pay. When she came up to the counter, the lady gladly took the jacket, rang it up and placed it in a gift box for her.
"That'll be $87.42."
Cat happily reached into her purse to pull out her wallet. But when she opened it, her smile fell. She pulled out two dollar bills. That was all the money she had left. Cat had spent her Robbie money on her mom and dad and brother, and even four bucks on hot chocolate and had no money left for Robbie's gift for Rex. She was heartbroken.
"Miss, I'm sorry. I thought I had enough money, but I guess not." Cat looked shattered. She had that effect on people that they'd feel her emotions through any expression she displayed. The lady, not wanting to completely crush her, offered her a bargain.
"Tell you what sweetheart, if you can come up with the money within the hour, I'll set this gift aside and you can come back to get it."
"I doubt I can, but thanks anyways, ma'am," Cat said teary eyed.
"I'll still do it," the lady smiled and placed the bow in the shelf under her register.
Cat walked out of the toy store, torn apart inside. Her hopes of having the best Christmas with Robbie were ruined. She didn't regret spending her money on her family, but she really wanted to make Robbie happy. She started to sulk her way back down the sidewalk to where Beck had told her she would meet them when she was done.
"Oh Mr. Purples, I really thought this Christmas would be the one. The one where Robbie will finally be mine," Cat hugged her giraffe. "I wish there was some way I can come up with the money."
Christmas Eve Party
(A/N: This section will have a back and forth, so I'll be separating with lines. It's not for a time lapse, it's just to make it easier to read.)
"Come on man, you got this, Rob. Go give her your gift!" Andre pushed him.
"Yeah, she'll love it," Tori gave him a quick hug. "Good luck!"
"Alright, here I go," Robbie said picking up his gift and walking over to where Cat, Jade and Beck were sitting.
"Cheer up, kid. At least you got him something, right?" Beck tried encouraging a sad Cat.
"Yeah, he'll still love you. You already know that," Jade tried to point out.
"I guess," Cat mumbled.
"Hiya guys," Robbie smiled.
"Hey Rob," Beck shook his hand.
"Shapiro," Jade acknowledged. After an awkward silence, "Well, I'm bored. Let's go Beck."
After the couple walked off, Cat and Robbie sat together, nervous on both ends.
"Say Cat, you want to take a walk with me?"
"Sure Robbie," she smiled.
The two walked around the park for a good 20 minutes, talking about anything and everything from the bright night sky with the twinkly lights and bright big moon, to the tacky decorations and the traditional Christmas music in the background, the two were growing closer and closer by the minute. When they reached the same bench they had left before the walk, they decided to sit down and exchange gifts.
"So, who wants to go first?" Robbie asked, anxiously.
"I know, why don't we both open each other's gifts at the same time!" Cat said cheerily.
About twenty feet away, two people were hiding behind a bush spying on Cat and Robbie.
"Did she open it? Did she like the gift? 'Dre what do you see?!"
"Shh Tori be quiet or they'll hear us!" Andre shushed her.
"Ugh I want to know already!"
"Well you talk any louder and you can just ask them yourself," Andre said.
Suddenly the bush beside them started bustling.
"What was that?" Tori was tense.
"I don't know. Maybe a squirrel or something."
The bush rattled louder.
"Either that's a monster or one big squirrel," Tori jumped and nearly squealed, blowing their cover when the person behind the bush covered her mouth.
"Vega, do you want them to see spying on them?!"
"Jade?! Beck?!"
"What are you guys doing?" Andre asked the two as the four of them gathered behind the larger bush.
"Same as you, spying. Duh," Jade scowled at Tori.
"Wait, why are we spying again?" Beck questioned. The three had no idea.
"Uh well…" Andre started.
"Ugh Ok, Robbie likes Cat and he bought her something and we want to see if she'll like it, you?"
Jade and Beck looked at each other and nodded.
"Cat likes puppet boy too and she got him something. We wanted to make sure he didn't break her heart or I'll kill him myself."
"You didn't have to say that last part out loud," Beck sighed.
"Aww so they like each other?! That's so cute!"
"Shut it Vega before you once again ruin another good moment! Let's watch them!" Jade informed her and the four turned their attention back to their two friends sitting at the bench.
"Ok ready? 1…" Cat started.
"2…" Robbie continued.
"3!" They both said and opened their respective gift boxes.
What was inside shocked both teenagers.
Both had a remorseful expression, and both had sad smiles.
Robbie was first to speak up as he glanced over at Cat.
"It's for Mr. Purples. I asked Santa what you wanted and that's what he told me. I hope you like it," he sheepishly grinned.
When Cat finally managed to turn to face him, she had tears welling in her eyes.
"Robbie, it's beautiful. Really. Bu you didn't have to," She smiled.
"You don't like it?" he was concerned because tears did not stop from running down her cheeks.
"No, I love it. It's just…" Cat started. Then she took a deep breath and stopped her tears. She wiped away the remaining ones and faced Robbie. "I love it," She smiled. "Do you like yours?"
For a moment Robbie had forgotten he opened a gift. Though he wished he never had. He pulled the gift out of the box and held it up.
"It's a leather jacket for Rex. He's been sick lately and I know how much he means to you," she explained.
This time is was Robbie's turn to well up. Tears had formed and even though he tried to act manly, he let it rain. He hugged Cat and buried his face in the crooks of her neck.
"Wow, it's either you really hate the gift or you really like it," she giggled.
Robbie took a minute and composed himself.
"No Cat, I love it. And I'm sure Rex would love it too, if he was here."
"Well I can go with you to your house. I want to visit him anyways," she happily offered.
"Rex… isn't at my house."
"Oh, is he sick at the doctor's?" she was genuinely concerned.
"No."
"Then where did he go?"
"Actually…" Robbie started. A new set of tears was starting to form. But this time he fought them back.
"Come on Robbie, you can tell me anything," she encouraged him.
"Truth be told Cat, I sold Rex for that sweater."
"You whaaaa?"
"Don't feel guilty at all. I wanted to. I wanted to give you that sweater because Mr. Purples means a lot to you, just like Rex meant a lot to me."
"Meant?" She noted that he had said it in past tense.
"Yeah, now somebody means more."
"Who?"
"…You."
"Why are they crying? Do they not like the weird gifts they gave each other? Cat's easily amused though," Jade stated.
"Wait, what did Cat get Robbie?" Tori wondered.
"She got a leather jacket for Rex."
"Oh chizz. That's why Robbie's crying," Andre noted.
"What do you mean?" Beck asked.
Andre and Tori looked at each other and decided it was safe to say things.
"Robbie traded Rex for the sweater for Mr. Purples."
"No chizz? Whoa. They really are alike."
"What do you mean by alike, Beck?"
"Cat sold Mr. Purples to pay for the jacket she found for Rex. She was heartbroken. Sold it to a bratty little girl. But she cared about Robbie more," Jade revealed. "Come on babe, I'm bored. Let's go eat."
"You guys coming?" Beck asked Andre and Tori.
"Sure, they look like they're fine now."
"Aww, that's so sweet. They sold their most prized possessions to see each other happy," Tori gushed as the four started back to the party.
"Vega, you really need a boyfriend," Jade smirked.
"Me?" Cat was dumbfounded.
"Yeah. And since Mr. Purples means a lot, your happiness is much more important that my friendship with Rex. He was a good friend, but it was time to part ways."
This remark made Cat cry again.
"Cat, I said you didn't have to feel bad, stop crying sunshine," Robbie hugged her.
"No, no," she giggled while wiping her tears. "It's just, I sold Mr. Purples so I can afford that jacket for Rex. I didn't calculate my expenses right and I was short on cash after shopping for my family. This little girl wanted him so her mom paid me a lot of money for him. Mr. Purples would have loved this, but like you, I cared more about you and Rex."
"So we bought gifts for each other for our friends who we gave away?" Robbie chuckled.
"I guess so," she giggled. "We really are alike, huh?"
"Yeah, we're perfect for each other," Robbie smiled.
They lingered for a moment, staring into each other's eyes. Still feeling nervous to do anything, Robbie spoke up anyways.
"Thanks for the jacket, it's the best gift I've ever received."
"Thanks for the sweater too, it's beautiful. Are you sure you'll be ok without Rex?"
"I think so," he smiled half-confidently. "Are you sure you'll be ok without Mr. Purples?"
Cat grabbed a hold of Robbie's hand and intertwined their fingers, "I will be."
The two lovebirds spent the next two hours in conversation reminiscing about their favorite times spent with Rex and Mr. Purples. Knowing they had each other, Cat and Robbie were much more confident with their decisions to move on- together.
It was nearing the end of the party and Andre had texted Robbie to meet them at the bench right outside the park so they can hangout at Tori's house for the rest of the evening. Cat and Robbie walked hand in hand merrily to the bench. On their way, they gaped at the brightness of the moon and the twinkling lights decorating the park. One rather bright light caught Cat's attention and it was towards their destination. Naturally Cat would be interested so she dragged Robbie faster to the bench where the light shined it's brightest. Sitting on the bench were two familiar faces.
"Oh my God!" Cat covered her mouth with both her hands.
"What the?!" Robbie was speechless.
"Mr. Purples!"
"Rex?!"
Cat grabbed her purple giraffe and embraced him tightly. Robbie placed Rex on his right arm and had him speak up.
"Hehe, Merry Christmas, Rob! You too Red."
"But how did this happen?" Robbie asked his friend.
"Duh, who else?" Rex told him.
Cat was confused, but then it dawned on her. "SANTA CLAUS?!"
"Santa Claus?" Robbie asked.
"Robbie, it was Santa!" Cat tugged on his arm and jumped excitedly. Robbie saw the glow and youth in her eyes and though he was bewildered as well, accepted that this miracle was in fact the act of jolly old Saint Nick.
"Aww look at them, 'Dre. They're so happy," Tori rested her head on his shoulder.
"Once again, you are a hopeless Romantic," Jade said from behind them.
"Ahh! What are you guys doing here?!" Tori was startled to see Beck and Jade in another hiding spot where Andre and Tori were at. The four were standing behind an SUV in the parking lot watching Cat and Robbie find their surprise.
"Same as you, making sure they get what they wanted for Christmas," Beck answered before Jade had a chance. "I think we all just want to see our friends happy."
"Wait, so you guys got Cat Mr. Purples?" Andre tried to clarify
"And you two got Robbie Rex. Can we stop stating the obvious now?" Jade was getting impatient.
"But how? I thought the girl was a brat?" Tori asked.
"Tori, have you met Jade? She scares everyone. She convinced the girl to give Mr. Purples back for $30 and a tin of homemade cookies," Beck said.
"Yep, that little girl will have nightmares tonight," Jade evilly grinned.
"And what about you guys?" Beck asked.
"Well we went to the Candy Shoppe and talked it out with the old man. And you've met Tori, she's a legit actress. Got him to hand Rex over happily."
"Wow Vega," Jade said.
"Impressed?" Tori smirked.
"Don't push it," She commented.
"Oh Robbie this is the best Christmas ever!"
"Yeah Cat, Nothing could make this night better!" they both cheered.
Suddenly, Cat noticed a tiny box on the bench.
"What's this?" she picked it up.
"Who's it for?" Robbie asked.
The tag read To Cat and Robbie
"It's for both of us," she answered. Robbie took the box from Cat and slowly opened it. Inside was a delicate plant. Both teenagers' eyes widened as Robbie picked up the object and revealed it to both of them.
"It's mistletoe," he nervously stated.
"It is," she smirked. Then she leaned forward and kissed Robbie on the lips. The kiss only lasted three seconds, but its effect felt like an eternity. When they pulled away, both teenagers were grinning and blushing madly.
"Well, I guess that made the night better," Robbie stated.
"No," Cat said before kissing him again. "It made the night perfect."
"Well I'll be," Andre stated.
"Yeah, you go Robbie!" Tori cheered.
"That's my girl," Beck proudly said.
"It's about time," Jade smiled.
"Wait, who put the mistletoe there?" Tori asked.
All but one person claimed they had nothing to do with it.
"Jade?" the Latina asked.
"What? You know how slow Robbie and Cat can be. It only took them four years to finally admit their feelings! I didn't want to wait another four years for their first kiss."
"Aww Jade, you're a hopeless romantic too! Come here," Tori held out her arms.
"No," she stepped back.
"Yeah, come on," Tori stepped forward
"No, Vega," she tried swatting her arms away but failed.
"Uhuh," Tori finally embraced her.
"Fine!" Jade gave in and hugged back.
"Merry Christmas, Jade."
"Ughh, Merry Christmas Vega."
