Chapter 21

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Beck's POV

"What the hell is going on here?" An angry voice yelled that made us pull apart. I look for the source of the voice and notice a fuming Ryder and a confuse Cat in front of us with their brunette friend who's staring with no expression but a hint of curiosity was present in her eyes. I think her name is Tarnie? No wait, I think it's Trina.

Tori, being Tori, was oblivious to the anger present in Ryder's tone. She beamed happily, showing the rows of her perfect white teeth. "Beck and I are friends again!"

"WHAT?" Ryder and Cat yelled simultaneously. Tori nodded and Ryder began shaking his head.

"Well I'm happy for you." Cat hugged Tori, but a hint of doubtfulness was present in her tone. "Just don't let him hurt you again." She whispered and thought I didn't catch a word she said, but I pretended to ignore it.

"Come with me." Ryder gestured me to follow him. He was calmer than he was earlier but I can notice he is a little piss.

Ryder started to walk at the back of the cafeteria, faraway from everyone while I silently followed his trail. He stopped and turned to face me. I noticed that we are the only 2 here.

"Here's the deal Beck." Ryder said my name with such distaste and hatred. I guess he's mad at me for throwing Tori out of my life. "I don't know what your game is but I don't want you hurting Tori again. She's the little sister I never had and I don't want any sister of mine to get hurt. Got it?" He yelled the latter part which made me wince slightly.

I gulped and nodded. "I swear I won't hurt her anymore." He stared at my eyes hoping to find a hint of lie but he didn't. He let out a sigh before he averted his gaze to my face.

"Okay then." He started giving me small smile, which is a good sign. "Any friend of Tori is a friend of mine." He took my hand and gave it a firm shake. The simple gesture brought smile to my face.

We started heading back and the first thing I saw was Tori's beautiful face. She was seated beside Moose and beside an empty spot which I presume was reserved for me. Cat was seated directly across her between Trina and an empty spot which I guess was for Ryder.

"What did you guys talked about?" Tori asked when she saw me and Ryder heading towards them.

I shrugged uncaringly and took a sit beside her. Ryder did the same, only next to Cat. Tori was looking at us with questioning glances.

"Come on, let's eat." Ryder said as he wave to some waiters who was scattered around the place.

I ordered steak and pasta while Tori ordered roasted chicken, spaghetti, cake and ice cream. I almost laugh at the choice of her food, but I refrain myself not to.

We ate in complete silence, no one dared to start a conversation for the few minutes, and Sikowitz, our play director and acting teacher broke the silence when he approached us.

"Tori and Beck congratulations, you did great." Sikowitz said with a pat in the back. Tori was busy eating so she acknowledge him with a nod and I mumbled 'thanks'. Sikowitz turned to Moose. "You also did great Moose." Moose returned the compliment with a smile. He turned to Trina. "Trina, you're not really great so please try to practice." Trina's face turned disappointed while she took in Sikowitz's words but nodded anyway.

After the Sikowitz's encounter, they decided to talk like they do every day. Sometimes, I crack a smile or laugh with them because they were really hilarious. Tori pelted a chunk of her cake at Trina's shirt and Trina threw some lettuce at Tori. Both of them got carried away and started throwing food at each other. Trina pelted some of her food at me and Moose while Tori pelted some at Cat and Ryder. So now, our table is at war.

Tori kept pelting me some ketchup we found and I kept on throwing her some steak sauce. Trina pelted a vanilla ice cream on Cat's lip which cause Cat to yelp while all of us snickered, including her boyfriend.

"Want me to lick it off?" Ryder suggested as he wiggled his eyebrows playfully. Cat's eyes lit up and she nodded eagerly while we all watch the lovely couple.

Ryder licked Cat's lips. "Vanilla….." Ryder moaned while he continues to do whatever he was doing while all of us watched in amusement.

Cat pulled away and grabbed a cup of ice cold water and dumped it on Ryder's head which released a girlish screech from him. We laughed our asses off while he scowled at us. "Who is vanilla?" Cat yelled at soaking wet Ryder.

"The flavor of the ice cream?" Ryder said, sounding unsure while we all laughed silently. Cat's anger turned into guilt. Next thing I know, Cat was apologizing to Ryder and Ryder won't budge so Cat crashed her lips to his, which made him kiss her back.

I wish Tori and I can do that.

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"Tori I'll drive you home." Moose offered.

The after party is already finished and we are changed into fresh new clothes (good thing everybody brought extras) because our clothes are soaking wet and damped because of our previous food fight.

"No it's fine. Tori and I are neighbors so I'll drive her home. You can drive your sister now." I said in a calm manner, not letting my voice to snap. Moose's eyes narrowed at me while I remain my expression neutral. He glanced at Tori who nodded.

"Beck is right Moose, that way you can save gas." Tori suggested playfully and smiled lovingly at Moose. Moose nodded and Tori gave him a peck. "Goodnight."

I decided to ignore that throbbing feeling I felt when Tori's lips touched with Moose's. I led Tori to my hot ride, and her eyes lit up.

"Silver Lamborghini?" She smiled at my baby and I nodded. "Cool."

We rode in silence but it wasn't an awkward one, it was a relaxing one. A happy ride because the girl of my dreams is riding shotgun in my car.

Another minute passed and I can't take it anymore, I need to hear her voice. "What caused you to wear contacts?"

"What?" She looked confuse then something clicked inside her pretty head. "I'm not wearing any."

"What? I thought you have poor eyesight?"

"I did. But on the sophomore year, the doctor said I can lay off the glasses but I didn't want to so I fake my test results. The eyeglasses I was wearing was fake."

"Is that because what happened on the freshman year?" I couldn't help but feel guilty. I know she was hurt so she decided to hide her pretty eyes, and it's partially my fault. "Look, I'm really, really, really sorry-"I started to ramble but I was cut off by Tori.

"Let's just forget about that day? Okay?" She said with a reassuring smile. I nodded.

And I will just forget about that day.

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I parked my car on our driveway and we headed out. Tori reached the gates of their house which separates my house from theirs.

"Good night Beck." Tori whispered with a smile plastered on her face. She stifle out a yawn which made me chuckle.

"Thanks for giving our friendship another go." I said with a smile and she nodded. "Night Tori" She paid me one last smile before heading towards their front door. I watched her retreating figure until I heard the door slam shut softly.

And I know tonight, I'll be able to sleep properly.

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Tori's POV

I looked inside the house and noticed all the lights are dimmed, meaning my parents are already asleep. I looked at my phone and noticed it was already late.

I guess that play and after party really took time huh?

I was already tired and I can't wait to climb in my bed and drift off to sweet slumber.

I dragged myself upstairs to my room and took a quick shower and changed into my nightshirt.

I lay to bed and stared at my ceiling. This day is one of the most wonderful days I'd ever had. While I hug Beck, I could feel his relaxing touch, while I stared into his brown eyes, all I could see is honesty. While I make some physical contact with him, I could feel sparks shooting through my body and it brings me pleasure.

And about that heated kiss, all I could think about is the feeling of Beck's lips in to mine, how he roamed his hands around my waist and how I wrapped my hands into his neck and how we prevented to moan because we are in a play.

Beck's touch was such a turn on.

I did not just think of that!

Yeah you did. The stupid thing I called subconscious reminded me.

I ignored her comment and I made my mind clouded with different thoughts. How awesome the play ended, and how I managed to pull off the lead. I wasn't really expecting to be that good. I was only a newbie. But it feels awesome.

You just enjoyed the kiss.

I didn't argue with her because some part inside me said I really enjoyed that kiss. Did Beck tend to have that effect on people? Is that why girls are craving for more?

The kiss Beck and I shared are nothing to the kiss Moose and I did. Sure they both kiss roughly and passionately, but Beck seems to be rougher yet at the same time, it was soft and gentle.

With a smile on my face, sleep drowns me.

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AN.

Hi guys. It might take me a long time to update the next chapter but please be patient.

-xxpurplebluexx