Author's Note: I was 'gonna be a troll and let you guys suffer for a week with that cliffy ending, but then I remembered that I am a great person and I would personally hate it so much if someone left me with a cliffy ending for so long. :p I wrote this all during work, so do excuse any silly mistakes you may find. I'm trying to decide whether or not I want to make Derrick a central character, so let me know in your reviews what you think. Gosh, you guys are so lucky I don't have a tendency for writer's block! I know exactly where I want this to go. Of course, I am not Dan and I don't own the characters of Victorious. Dan is about 50 times funnier than me. I hope you like this!

Chapter Four: Beck's P.O.V.

I don't really know what came over me at that moment. Tori looked so helpless, like she couldn't find anywhere to run. Something about that terrified bunny look both gave me the urge to protect her and turned me on more than it should have.

I wasn't used to those looks of fear. Jade had never been a big fan of protection. She's a "leave me alone; I got it" person, and it's great that she's not totally helpless, but it can get annoying.

Tori didn't like getting help either, but if she really needed it, she would accept it. I liked that about her. She was stubborn, but not stupid.

So anyway, when I saw the nervousness in Tori's face, I kind of lost it and threw myself at her. I kissed her with such force that I ended up pushing her down onto her couch.

I enjoyed that kiss for as long as I could. We were "practicing", but my carnal thoughts made that kiss more intense than it should have been.

My common sense told me that this was no longer a believable fake kiss, but I couldn't bring myself to stop. She was so different than Jade, and I loved it.

Kisses with Jade were always rough and sloppy because Jade wasn't fond of romantic, passionate kisses. But this, this was not what I had thought it would feel like. Even though the kiss had been rather forceful, Tori seemed to possess a gentleness unheard of when with Jade. God, and she was so soft! I wrapped my arms around her for the sake of enjoying the feel of her body against mine a little more.

As I did that, her hands pushed urgently on my chest. I reluctantly got off of her. He face was flushed and she was taking in huge breaths of air. I realized for the first time how far into the couch I had buried her.

"Beck-your damn-fake kiss-almost killed me! I was-suffocating!" she cursed at me in between breaths.

She thought it was fake? I mean, I knew I had told her it was fake, but I thought for sure that how long it was prolonged for would have given her the hint that maybe it wasn't so fake. I chuckled towards a still wheezing Tori.

"Hey, the kisses in novels are always more passionate than they should be," I reasoned. It was a dumb excuse, but Tori seemed to buy it.

Tori glared at me as she finally got her breathing back to normal. I again felt the urge to kiss her. God dammit Oliver. If literally every look she gives you is attractive to you, there's definitely something wrong with you. Maybe a little bit of the love bug?

"Sikowitz would give us detention for PDA if we fake-kissed like that on his stage!" Tori joked good-naturedly. The sad thing was, she was probably right. That kiss was too much. Jade and I hadn't kissed liked that way since Tori joined Hollywood Arts. We did do a whole lot more fighting though….

"Fine. But we have to keep practicing that kiss. Your technique was absolutely atrocious!" I remarked as a grin formed on my lips. That couldn't be farther from the truth, but Tori didn't have to know how magnificent she truly was.

Tori blushed and anxiously tucked a loose strand of hair behind her ear. "Shut up! You caught me off guard!", she hissed, but with no venom in her words and hints of a smile.

I smiled to myself. If she kissed like that off guard, how would she kiss if she had seen it coming? I tried to imagine it in my head, but was incapable of understanding how her kisses could possibly be better.

We practiced until around nine, because that's when her parents came home. We had practiced the kissing scene for about 80% of the time I spent at her house, and I was not about to kiss Tori in front of her father, fake or otherwise.

Not that I was complaining. Truth be told, even though those kisses were fake, I enjoyed them immensely. Tori was not what I had remembered from our improve. But that kiss really had been fake, a voiced in my head reminded me persistently.

So are these, I protested back, but the voice's silence gave me the sensation that he wasn't buying it. I wasn't sure I was buying it either. Tori seemed to be the only one oblivious to my strange, and rather confusing feelings for her.

I greeted both of her parents amicably with a smile and a wave. Her father eyed me menacingly, but Mrs. Vega beamed. I figured that Tori had gotten her smile from her mother. Just like Tori's, Holly Vega's smile seemed to brighten up a room.

"Beck! It's just you today? Well, that's strange! Usually you guys come in packs!" Mrs. Vega exclaimed, an intent look on her eyes as she smiled at her younger daughter brightly.

"We were working on our script for Sikowitz", Tori explained. She was giving her mother a hard look. Had I missed something? Tori's mom smiled innocently.

"I'm just saying," she replied in surrender, through giggles. Besides me, Tori sighed and rested her head on the couch. David Vega was still scowling at me from the kitchen. Mrs. Vega gave him a disapproving look and she shook her head.

"Oh stop it, David! Be more civil! What are you going to if Beck joins the family one day? Tori and Beck could get into fights because of you!" she scolded her husband, looking completely serious about what she was saying.

"Moooooom!" Tori whined, he face now the ruby red color of Cat's hair. "I think it's time for you to go", she whispered as she took my hand and nudged me to get off of the couch.

I was reluctant to leave. I was rather enjoying her mom's comments. Not only were they funny; they also didn't sound half bad….Well, as long as I married Tori, Trina would be a completely different story.

After looking at Tori's mortified, pleading look, I decided to leave. Sheesh Beck, your turning into such a whipped wimp. You can't let her looks make you give in!

"Bye Mr. and Mrs. Vega!" I yelled as Tori pulled me out her large front door. In the distance I could hear Mrs. Vega yell, "Bye honey! Come back soon!". Tori walked me to my car quietly. Even though it was dark out, her whole body seemed to glow, and her eyes glittered. She smiled apologetically as I opened my car door.

"I'm so sorry about my mom's remarks. She reads way too much romance", she mumbled, shaking her head. I smirked at her and brought her into an embrace. That was probably my favorite part about the whole day. Don't get me wrong; all the fake-kissing was great. But this was the only real, tender moment Tori and I had ever shared.

As I pulled her away from me, I whispered into her hair, "Don't worry. I'm not offended. It was kind of funny seeing you all worked up. Either way, I don't really think joining the Vega family would be so bad".

I winked at her as I closed my car door. She was staring at me with such a confused look on her face, but there wasn't much I could do to help. I was pretty flustered myself. I'm not really sure, but as I was about to turn to get off her street, I thought I saw Tori smile before she turned back towards her house.

I didn't bother to turn on my radio while I drove to the RV. I actually hadn't even noticed it wasn't on until I got back. I was devoting too much time to my thoughts recently. Everything seemed to happen in a blur.

I threw myself on my bed. It still smelled like Tori's perfume from when we had accidently fallen asleep together. I threw my arms out in frustration. I was frazzled. I had to talk to someone. Anyone. Except for Tori and Jade. No explanation really needed.

I grabbed my phone and scanned my contact list. I decided on Andre. He was the most reliable of all our friends, and he always gave good advice. I dialed his number and eagerly waited for his answer.

Get a hold of yourself, Beck! You're Mr. Suave, Mr. Smooth, Mr. Blasé! Be yourself again!

After the third ring, Andre finally picked up. I could hear his grandmother's delusional screaming in the background, but decided not to comment. It was better not to know what was wrong with her.

"Yo! Beck! What's up man?" Andre answered enthusiastically.

"Hey Andre. Listen, I was just wondering if you could swing by the RV early tomorrow morning. I have to talk to someone about something serious," I replied in a relieved tone. Just telling him that I had to talk to him made the weight on my shoulders a little more bearable.

"Is it that serious?" he asked in concern. His voice was muffled for a moment as he yelled something to his grandmother.

"I'm not really sure. It could be. Well, it's kind of more of a teenage crisis, but still," I continued when he returned to the line.

"Alright man. I'll come by as early as I can. Stay cool," he said before I heard the click that signaled the end of our phone call.

I wrapped myself in the old blanket I refused to throw out and quickly fell asleep. Like anyone could have predicted, I dreamt of Tori.

I was awakened at 6 in the morning by the sound of a trumpet playing outside. Andre was at my door, grinning wildly.

"You're an ass hole. A simple phone call would have been much more welcomed, not to mentioned civilized," I grumbled in annoyance. He patted me in the back.

"Maybe. But that wouldn't have been very like me, not would it?" he teased. He walked over to a chair and I sat on my bed. "So, what's been on your mind lately? It's not like you to be so thoughtful," Andre continued, his tone now serious.

I didn't know how to start. I knew Andre and Tori were best friends, so this could be weird for him. I sighed and decided to just let everything out.

"Sooooo, I've been a feeling a little weird lately. I've been really nervous around Tori, I've been talking to myself, and I had a couple of….strange dreams about her," I began, eyeing Andre for any signs of emotion. When I saw none, I continued. "Then yesterday, I kissed her. I played it off like it was just practice for our script for Sikowitz, but I don't really think it was just that".

Andre looked at me for a moment, then he gave me a goofy grin. "You like Tori! I knew it! I always thought you two had some weird sort of tension, and it turns out it's actually all sexual tension! You two would make a great pair," he blabbered excitedly.

"You really think I have a thing for Tori?" I asked doubtfully. I was starting to blush from his comment about sexual frustration. He seemed pretty on target with that one.

Andre gave me a "seriously?" look. "Are you kidding me? There's a reason for Jade's hostility towards Tori. You've been different since she came along. I sensed there was some kind of attraction between you two, and I think Jade did too. Actually, I think you and Tori are the only ones who didn't notice. Plus, you've done things for her that I don't think you would even do for Jade. You kept her around even when Jade thoroughly rejected the idea of your friendship. I don't think I've ever seen you so set on having someone be your friend against Jade's opposition," he lectured me.

He left soon after. I sat around for an hour thinking about what Andre had said. According to him, she liked me too, but the idea of being a home wrecker wasn't too intriguing. Even if she didn't like me back, what did I have to lose? After debating the pros and cons of the situation, I figured that giving a relationship with Tori a shot was much more inviting than a possible rejection. I texted Tori in a hurry.

Hey Tor, can you come over like, right now? I need to talk to you urgently. –B

You okay? It isn't something serious, is it? :/ - T

I'm fine. I just have to talk to you. I really, really have to talk to you. –B

Mmkay, I'll walk it to your house right now. Expect me there soon. -T

I sighed deeply at her response. She was coming over. Right now. Tori was coming over. I was going to tell her how I felt. And if things played out the way I hoped they would, we would be dating soon.

I tidied up the RV while I waited for her anxiously. I just wanted to get it over with already. I was looking forward to giving her a real kiss. One that I wouldn't have to lie to her about.

After a few minutes of cleaning, there was a knock on my door. I didn't think for a second that Tori lived about 30 minutes walking distance from my house and it had only been around 10 minutes. I ran to the door, expecting to see Tori, but my hopes came crashing down.

Jade was standing at the door, looking very angry, and very determined.

She walked past me and sat on the chair Andre had been sitting in. "I need to talk to you," she said calmly.

I didn't know what to do. "Fiiiine," I grumbled. "Make it quick; I'm expecting someone."

She smirked at me and rolled her eyes. "Let me guess. Her majesty, Ms. Tori Vega, correct?". She practically spat Tori's name out, like it had a bad taste.

"Yeah, actually. Just hurry up, Jade. Get to the point," I begged her. She glared at me in a way that I would have found extremely hot, had I still been into her. Right now, it just made me mad.

"I don't like you and Vega's little….whatever it is. She's not your type, Beck. Always being nice. Always smiling. It's disgusting," she yelled at me. I couldn't believe her. She was being such a child!

"As far as I'm concerned, I never told you I had a type. Just because I dated you doesn't mean every girl like you is my type!" I shot back. "Plus, as far as I'm concerned, you started dating Ryder Daniels, didn't you?"

Jade pouted, or as close to a pout as she was capable of. "Well yeah, but I would dump him for you anytime," she responded. At that moment, she threw herself at me and kissed me with so much urgency, that for two seconds I was too shocked to move. Someone cleared their throat behind us.

I turned to find Tori looking on, a firm expression on her face. "You know what, Beck? I think we can talk later. I see you two are a little busy patching things up," she remarked stiffly. She turned and walked out the door. I tried to follow her and I yelled out her name, but Jade was holding on to me so tightly I couldn't go anywhere. Tori didn't turn back once.

"Jade! What did you do? You ruined it! God, can you leave? You and I, we're never getting back together!" I snarled. She looked ready to protest, but instead nodded and walked out.

"I'm sorry, Beck," I heard her mumble as the door to my RV closed. I sat on my bed, running a hand through my hair.

I needed to talk to Tori. The sooner, the better.

Author's Note: Is this sad, or what? Not to worry, kiddies. Bori will prevail, eventually! *triumphant look* For now, I leave you with this. Remember to keep reviewing! Oh, and thank you for all the favorites and alerts! I get an ego boost from them!

-Ana!