Beck's POV

I had earned a hero title back at Hollywood arts. Sikowitz had even asked some of the class to re-enact me pushing Tori, Jade and Cat out of the way which I found both flattering and a annoying. Cat wouldn't let me carry any books myself and Tori made sure I could get up and down the stairs, even though I kept protesting. They were both being so sweet. Jade kept her distance and I couldn't escape the longing feeling of wanting to clear things up, to leave it on good grounds so I wouldn't have to cope with the constant niggling guilt at the back of my mind. I could tell Tori felt the same, she had slipped it into conversation a few times in the past few days. We tried not to focus on it though, Jade was a difficult person and I doubted she wanted to see either of us again.

Tori was stacking books into her locker with a frustrated expression on her face. They kept falling out.

"Here, let me help" I smiled, taking a book in my right hand and slotting it in place.

Tori turned round and grinned, her eyes flickering down to my bandaged left hand.

"Tori" I sighed with a crooked smile playing around my lips "I'm fine. Seriously."

Tori closed her locker and leant against it, looking me in the eye.

"I still worry about you though. You got hit by a car!" Tori said.

"Tori" I smiled.

"Seriously Beck" Tori beamed at me, still looking concerned.

I awkwardly stepped closer to her, trying to avoid putting weight on my injured foot and grimacing as I knocked my rib against the locker as I stumbled. Tori raised her eyebrows and folded her arms. I shook my head with a smile. It was painful.

"I guess you're right" I mumbled through gritted teeth as I gently rubbed my rib in it's support.

Tori gave me a sympathetic look and took my good hand, pulling my arm around her shoulders as I limped. It wasn't that serious, but now I could feel an uncomfortable throb in my rib cage and a protest from my foot as it touched the foot and tried to take my body weight. I bit my lip as I tried to out my foot down.

"Ah! Slowly Tori…please…" I implored as she tried to speed up, aiming for the ping pong lounge.

Tori gave me a painful look and I tried not to see the hurt in her eyes as she watched me struggle to help her drag me into the room. I tried hopping on my right leg, it was difficult but less awkward than limping. When we reached the lounge, Tori eased me down on the couch and sat down beside me. I didn't mean to but I let out a pained moan. I closed my eyes and tried to relax, resting my head on the back of the couch. I felt Tori put a hand under my head and guide my head to her shoulder. I opened my eyes slightly and grinned. Tori leant her head gently on mine and I rested my right arm across her lap, closing my eyes again, wishing away the pain as I lay here in her care.

"Are you sure you don't want to go get some lunch first" Tori asked quietly.

I barely heard her question and grunted, partially smiling, happy Tori had given me a chance to rest. I was happy that she was here.

Tori's POV

Beck rested on my shoulder for a while. I was concerned he might fall asleep and miss his lunch, I'd already bought mine so I was fine. His breathing was steady and I could feel his heartbeat. I could feel him. He was okay. He would be okay now, he was here with me and I would make sure he wouldn't get hurt. I'd do it for anyone I cared about, Andre, Cat… especially Beck right now.

He needed me.

I'd closed my eyes momentarily when the door opened and Cat scuttled inside giggling loudly when she saw us.

"Hey Tori!" Cat squealed "I have some exciting news!"

I opened my eyes and smiled, shifting slightly. Beck didn't stir. He must've been asleep.

AWWWW!

"Sikowitz just told me and Andre that there is going to be a Prome 2!" Cat squeaked animatedly.

"Seriously! That's great!" I replied, feeling butterflies in my stomach.

"But, there will be no prom king and queen, it'll be a crossover between a kick back and a prom" Cat explained, curling a strand of red hair around her finger whilst bouncing.

"Okay, now I'm excited! Who's going?" I asked, beaming.

"Okay, can you keep a secret?" Cat bit her lip, trying to suppress another smile.

"What?"

"Robbie asked me to prom…and I said YES!" Cat squealed.

I felt my mouth pop open and I felt a wave of confusion. Robbie? Asked Cat to prom? And she said yes? Oh well, I'm used to surprises…

"Andre is coming, he suggested we all go to prom together" Cat continued, watching Beck trying not to scream.

"Cool, so you and Robbie…" I winked.

"Shh!" Cat giggled. "It'll be fun, who knows…"

Then Cat ran from the room, her footsteps fading away down the hall. I then felt Beck lift his head and sit up straight. He ran his good hand down his face and through his hair and looked at me with a sleepy expression.

"What did Cat say?" Beck breathed.

"Sikowitz told her and Andre that there is going to be a Prome 2, but without a prom king and queen. It'll be sort of like a kick back. But fancy" I chuckled, shifting to face him on the couch.

"Sounds good" He said.

He looked away with a mischievous smile. Was he going to ask me…

"Tori" he fixed me with a soft gaze "Do you want to go with me?"

I grinned.

"I guess that's a yes" Beck smiled.

I grinned and cupped his left cheek, kissing him quickly on the lips. Teasing him.

Beck gazed at me pressing his forehead to mine, grinning.