I know I'm, late... IM SORRY OKAY!?

Playing with the Alphabet:

Beck and Jade

**K is for Killing with Kindness**

Beck hadn't expected much when he'd answered Cat's phone call. He actually was anticipating a strange conversation about her brother or another invitation to Nozu (because literally all those girls ate was sushi). But when the brunette placed the pear-phone to his ear, he was given a different message, and a different Cat.

"Hey, Cat," Beck had said, expecting a greeting in return.

"Beck, I need you to do me a favor," was Cat's response. Beck raised an eyebrow, curious about the serious tone of Cat's voice. And if he wasn't mistaken, her voice was a little deeper. Just a little.

"What's wrong, Cat?" Beck asked. Cat hesitated for a second- Beck could just imagine her messing with a lock of her bright hair, looking around nervously- before continuing at a slow pace.

"Well, you know how that one boy asked Jade out?" No, Beck hadn't known. And now that he was hearing about it, he felt like he had to go pay that boy a "friendly visit". "Um… he… Jade… the date ended really badly." Beck laughed. And then he felt bad. He should've been happy that Jade got another date. After all, the boys at Hollywood Arts found her scary. "Why are you laughing, Beck, this isn't funny!"

True, it wasn't. Jade was sensitive person underneath the hair-dye and piercings. Beck should've been nicer, more considerate. He should've-

Wait a minute.

This was Jade.

The ex-girlfriend.

The girl who continuously stalked Beck, even outside their relationship, to make she he wasn't with other girls.

Why in the actual hell was he supposed to be the one who cared about her dates going bad? Apparently, he wasn't even allowed to go on another date. So screw Jade! In a non-sexual way, of course (even though, that dredged up some of Beck and Jade's more PG-13 moments to the teenager's mind)…

"Beck? Beck, are you still there?"

"Yea. I am, Cat," Beck answered.

"Okay, good. So, as I was saying, that boy didn't really want to date Jade, he was just trying to win this bet and-"

"Um, Cat?"

"Whattie?"

"…Why are you telling me this?" Cat's end was silent for a moment.

"Well… you guys did date and… you're the one who knows Jade better than anyone. Maybe you can make her feel better about all of this." It wasn't an entirely unattractive idea. Even though Beck did feel a few sour feelings towards his ex, he knew that (not so) deep down, he still cared for her. A lot more than he should. But…

"Jade doesn't particularly like me," Beck tried to explain, "she's not going to let me go over to her house and make her feel better."

"She's not at her house, she's at the place where Nick left her."

"Then why don't you-"

"You don't think I tried?" The anger and desperation in Cat's voice silenced any other protesting thoughts Beck had. "Beck, I'm sorry I yelled at you, but… Jade really needs you right now. She didn't like Nick that much- I convinced her to go on the date, cuz I thought he was a nice guy, but… Jadey's hurt. And I'm scared." Cat's voice quivered, and he could hear her taking quick breaths, as if trying to keep tears back. It would've been heartbreaking… had Beck not known that when Cat really cried, her voice grew soft and she sniffled.

"Cat, I know you're faking."

"Dang it."

"Look, I'm sorry about Jade, but, you can't make me go talk to her."

"Please, Beck?" And now she was using her child-like voice to manipulate him. Figures. But Beck was strong. He wasn't going to let Cat control him.

"Sorry, Cat."

"You're just scared to see her."

"I don't get scared."

"She needs you, Beck."

"No, she doesn't."

"Please?"

"Cat, I've gotta go."

"Please, Be-"

He hung up. He knew he'd get pestered about it tomorrow, but at that moment, he needed to focus on not thinking about Cat or Jade. After all, he had a mountain of homework to do, not to mention the fact that he wasn't looking forward to confront Jade at all.

Not because he was scared.

No, Beck wasn't afraid of anything…

Or anybody…

Including Jade…

It was no more than fifteen minutes later that Beck, irritated by Cat's words, found himself in his truck, tearing down the road. He'd just passed a coffee shop three miles away when he realized he had no idea where he was going.

Damn it.

So after texting Cat ("OMG, Beck I luv u for doing this!" she'd typed), Beck headed to Nozu. Where Jade's disaster date had occurred.

When Beck walked in, he immediately saw the black haired girl, and he admitted that he felt his heart twitch at the sight of her. It wasn't out of fear though. Just concern, since she was stabbing her sushi viciously with a pair of scissors.

Deep breaths.

"You know, they had chopsticks for that." Jade jumped at the sound of Beck's voice, and when she turned to look at him, her eyes narrowed instantly.

"What are you doing here, Beck?"

"Hello, to you, too." Beck to the chair beside Jade. He wasn't sure if his pulse was sky rocketing because of his close proximity to Jade, or the fact that she angled her scissors towards his abdomen.

"Go away." As usual, Beck could see the fury on her face as clear as day. Anyone could see it. But underneath that, he could see the insult. The pain.

"Did he hurt you?" Jade's anger faltered for a moment as confusion took its place. Though it quickly returned with a look of betrayal.

"Cat told you?" Jade hissed. "Gawd, I'm gonna kill her!"

"No, no, I just… I want to know what happened." Jade snorted, returning her attention to the massacred sushi on her plate.

"Didn't Cat tell you? Pretty boy Nick asked me out today. Stupid guy gave up a wonderful chance at having me by making this all a part of some bet." She acted tough, but Beck saw right through her defenses. Especially when she muttered under breath, "like I'm worth twenty bucks."

"No," Beck said in response to her statement, "you're worth more than that. And I honestly don't know why Nick would give up a chance to date you." Beck needed to learn how to keep his mouth shut. Seriously. Admittedly, it hurt him to see Jade like this, desperately trying to keep her brokenness hidden and yet failing so badly….

Her pink lips were meant for smiling (or smirking in Jade's case).

Her bright blue-green eyes were meant for that spark Jade had, not this gloomy sheen as though she were about to cry.

Her body was meant to stand with confidence, not hunched over full of shame and sorrow.

This wasn't who Jade was. And Beck knew he had played a part in doing this to her. To dig the knife in deeper, Jade glared at Beck and snapped:

"Why don't you tell me? After all, you did dump me." Everyone was allowed to make mistakes, right? That was still an excepted theory? Beck grimaced at the accusing tone in Jade's voice.

"I didn't… I mean… Jade. You don't need a guy to make you feel good. You're a talented, girl."

"Nick didn't think so, and neither does the rest of the guys at Hollywood Arts. They all think I'm too weird. You know, because of all my piercings and stuff."

"You really don't realize how awesome you are, do you?" Jade rolled her eyes at that. "I'm serious, Jade. And your 'piercings and stuff'… it isn't weird, it's unique. And I know we didn't work when we were dating-"

"So why are you being so nice to me?" Jade asked, crossing her arms tightly over her chest as she glared off in the distance. It was a logical question, one that required an answer with tact. Beck wasn't quite sure what would be the right answer. Admit his true feelings (the confusion, the love, the everything else) or continue to lie. Decisions…

"I… I do care about you, Jade. You're… my friend." Lie it was. Jade looked to Beck then. Her brows were still furrowed, but… there was something about the look in her eyes that told Beck that Jade wasn't really angry. And for a moment, Beck felt like he and Jade were having a moment—an honest to God moment.

It was weird.

Jade stood from her chair, throwing a few bucks on the table.

"Gotta go," Jade muttered before darting out of the restaurant before Beck could respond. The actor watched her as she left, feeling too down to notice the sway of her full hips.

Much.

Alright I haven't updated in FOREVER and this chapter is kinda crappy but I swear I'm back.

I was so inspired by Tori Fixes Beck and Jade (the promo, the sneaks, the pictures) and I just… so many feels. So I'm planning on updating again. And PS I've been trying to type this chapter for like… months. IDK what's wrong with me? I also edited the first chapter! Yay! I plan on going back and cleaning some of this stuff up with each new chapter I post (or if I'm bored...) so... yea.

But zOMG i am so excited for this saturday! BADE REUNITES! ADGJASKNEKASNFDDLAJSE!

And IDK if any of ya'll have seen any of the pictures... but they're so amazing! Just go the the victorious wiki, search tori fixes beck and jade, and look in the gallery! You're life will once again make sense (lol I'm making this a big deal, aren't I?)