Beck swallowed the lump that had formed in his throat, his heart picking up speed. No one had ever come righy out and asked him about his life. Everyone else just assumed his life was perfect... everyone except Tori Vega that is.
Keeping his gaze on their linked hands, he cleared his throat, unsure on how to proceed.

"You don't...um...have too. I understand if you do-"
"My dad left us," Beck inturrupted, deciding to jump in head first. Tori quieted, listening intently to his story.
"He found some young, new girl. He left when I was about 12. He packed his bags, took his money and left my mom, flat broke and with a baby on the way.
'My mom took it pretty hard. Of course, she tried to stay strong for me, but it was hard. She worked double shifts as a waiter, and then as a maid on the weekends. She still does. My dad would send her a check every month. $500. Only with the money he makes, he has enough to suport us and about twelve other familes while still living comfortably.
'You see, my dad is a very powerfull man at a major corporation. I'm suposed to go visit him every other weekend at his new house. He wants to mold me into being like him. A coldhearted, selfish bastard who leaves his pregnant wife." Beck laughed bitterly, but Tori could feel the waves of pain and anger radiating off of him. Reaching out, she placed her hand on his forearm and squeezed reassuringly.
Beck looked up and into her warm brown eyes, expecting to see pity. But all he saw was understanding. And that's what drove him to finish his story.

"Um... like I said before, my mother was destroyed. I did all I could to raise money...even a few things I'm not proud of...but at the end, it wasn't enough. She misscariged at 6 months."

Tori swallowed thickly, trying to keep back the tears that were threatening to fall. Her heart broke for the young man sitting in front of her, and for the first time in a long while, she actually felt as if she wasn't alone. But she couldn't help but wonder what those things he wasn't proud of were.

"What happened then?" she asked tentively after a couple of seconds in silence. Beck sighed, not entirely used to opening up to someone.

"At first, it seemed as if she wouldn't survive the pain. But slowly, she came back to me. And now here we are. I'm mandated by the court to see my father and his gold digging whore every other weekend. And my mom is still working like a dog to provide for us."

They stayed in silence for a couple of seconds before Tori said, "Beck, I-"

"I know theres more to your story that what you've let on. And it's fine. We all have our secrets. Even I do. You'll tell me when you're ready. Just now that I'm here whenever you need me, no questions asked."

Tori stayed quiet for a couple of seconds before shooting him a small smile.
"Thanks."

Tori opened the door to her house and sighed. The house was empty, since her father worked late. Shutting the door, she placed her bag down on the floor and walked to the kitchen.
Leaning over the counter, she noticed a pad of post its and picked up a stray ball point pen with black ink. Starting at the bottom, she started to draw the trunk of a tree, pressing lightly on the small yellow paper.
The phone beside her rang loudly. Not even glancing up from her drawing, she reached out with her free hand and picked up the phone from it's reciever. Pressing it against her ear, she said, "Hello?"

There was a pause on the other end, and Tori frowned, waiting for the person to start talking.

"Yes, is this the Vega residence? Is this Miss Tori Vega?" The voice was deep and stern, and Tori stopped drawing, her frown deepening. Standing straighter, she held the phone tighter against her ear.

"Yes, this is she. May I help you?" she asked politely. Her heart started picking up speed, and she bit down on her lip hard, drawing blood.

"Your father was already informed, and he requested that we call you to let you know...I-I'm deeply sorry to inform you that South Vega has been found dead on November 20th 2012. I offor my condolences..."
Tori's heart stopped beating for a few seconds, and her breath hitched. She felt the salty tears streaming down her cheeks, and she could hear the man on the phone speaking to her, but her ears had stopped listening.
Dropping the phone to the floor, she stalked across the house and through the door.

Beck felt his eyelids droop, and he yawned, stretching his body on his warm, comfortable bed. Rain pattered against his RV, creating a soothing pitter patter.
A knock on the door sounded through the RV, and Beck groaned, burrowing his face into his pillow. The person knocked again, and Beck finally rolled over on his bed, sitting up.

"Coming!" he shouted, rubbing his hand over his face. Getting up, he walked slowly across his RV and opened his door.

"Tori?!" he exclaimed, shocked. Standing in front of him was a very wet, very upset Tori Vega. The rain was coming down hard against her thin body, and her eyes were red. Her beautifull brown hair was not drenched and sticking against her face.
She shot him a bitter smile, and he knew at once that she'd been crying, despite the rain making it impossible to see her tears.
"Hey, um...remember when you said that you were here when I needed you? Well...I kinda need you right now."

Hey! Sorry for all the typos. No time to fix them, since I'm supposed to be doing homework XD. The next few chapters will be centerd around Beck. I already got to show you guys Tori's problems, and now you guys get to have some insight on his life. Bet you guys can't guess his biggest secret? Shoutouts to:
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