Hey everyone! Thanks for all the reviews and feedback on last chapter! You guys are sooo awesome! Sorry for the wait, but this chapter is so HUGELY IMPORTANT that I wanted it to be perfect! It's probably my favorite chapter! So sit back, relax, and ENJOY!
Tori's POV
I look at myself in my full-length mirror, checking how my outfit looks. I'm wearing a strapless kelly green dress that stops at my knees. I finally found this dress yesterday after spending forever looking for the perfect dress. I was going to my own movie premiere! My dress had to be perfect; everything had to be perfect. I wasn't even expecting a big movie premiere, but somehow the director slipped our movie "Only You" in. I checked my nails-luckily they still looked good. I had gotten them a slightly darker color than my dress. I began to apply my makeup when I got a text from Beck.
Be there in 10. See you soon
Oh my gosh! 10 minutes? I was not ready! I was just finished applying mascara when I heard the doorbell.
"Come in!" I tried to yell loud enough for Beck to hear me. All of sudden I started to panic. I checked my hair, and it still looked good. I had gotten it professionally done, because this was so important. I fingered one of my curls as I examined them in the mirror. The curls still looked good, they were light and bouncy just as I had wanted. I took a deep breath as I slid on my shoes. Beck was downstairs! Did I look okay? I stole another glance in the mirror. I actually did look pretty good, why was I freaking out so much? Deep breaths Tori. I told myself as I grabbed my clutch and started heading downstairs to see Beck. As soon as I saw him, my breath caught. He was in a tuxedo with his hair down and just whoa. I couldn't believe it. He looked so… attractive. Agh Tori what are you saying? I quickly recomposed myself.
"So ready to go?" I asked Beck.
"Of course! You look amazing."
"Thanks, you don't look too bad yourself", I said smiling, as my eyes caught Beck's for a second. After a few seconds Beck offers me his hand and I grab it as we walk out to the limo. The director clearly stated that showing up in Beck's car would not be okay, so he made sure we had a limo pick us up. Hey, I wasn't complaining.
The limo driver opened the door for us, smiling. We return the smile as we climb inside the limo. Expecting the limo to be empty, I'm surprised when I see a bunch of people in the huge limo. And then a split-second later it hits me- it's all our friends! I see Cat in a cute little pink dress sitting next to Robbie on one side and on the other side I see Jade in a black lace dress sitting next to Andre with his arm around her.
"Surprise!" They all yell at once. I glance up to Beck- he's surprised too.
"How did you guys get here?" I ask, excited.
"We pitched in for the limo!" Cat yelled excitedly.
"What? You guys did this?" I asked.
"Yep! We wanted to do something special for you guys!" Cat yelled, smiling.
"Oh my gosh that's so sweet of you guys!" I was overwhelmed; this was amazing.
"Yeah, thanks guys." Beck says calmly.
"It wasn't my idea" Jade spit out.
I ignore Jade and sit down with Beck as the limo takes off.
"I'm so excited you guys are here!" I say. I'm seriously so happy; they did this for us! They are the best friends I could ask for, even Jade. She's here at least.
We all sit and talk for the rest of the ride, and I'm already having a blast. Soon I feel the limo stop and I know that we're here. Butterflies gather in my stomach. I've never been to a red carpet event before! Much less being the star of the movie. Beck must notice that I'm freaking out because he lays his hand down on mine. For the strangest reason, his warm touch calms me somehow.
"Are you okay?" Beck asks.
"Yeah…No." I admit. "I'm freaking out Beck! I don't know how to act! I've never done this before!"
"Me either. But we just have to act like we know what we are doing and we'll be fine." Beck says in his classic calm tone as he smiles at me. As the limo driver opens the door, it's turn for Beck and I to step out. He grabs my hand as we climb out of the limo. Tons of flashing cameras instantly bombard us and it takes me a few seconds to see straight. Beck and I proceed to walk down the red carpet, smiling and waving to everyone. Beck and I even pose together for a picture or two. As we continue down the carpet we can hear people calling our names and it just feels… amazing and completely unreal. As we reach the end of the carpet a reporter stops us to ask us a few questions.
"So Miss Tori Vega, what a stunning dress for such an occasion. " The reporter starts to say.
"Thanks!' I exclaim, "I searched forever."
"And who is this attractive fella to your right?"
"This is my best friend, Beck Oliver. He's also in "Only You." I smiling as I introduce Beck. I'm so happy to call him my best friend.
"Ooh, very nice. So you said he's your best friend?"
"Yes." I answer, "He actually convinced me to audition for "Only You" in the first place."
"Interesting" The reporter says, "Are you anything more than friends?"
I almost choke after the reporter says that.
"Just friends" I say as I try to regain my composure.
"Really?" The reporter questions as she turns to Beck. "So what about you mister? Is there anything more between you two?" I look at Beck as he thinks to what to say. For some reason he looks sick.
"Nope, we are just very good friends. She's there for me, and I'm there for her." Beck says to the camera, obviously trying to muster a smile.
"Okay, well the movie you've worked on "Only You" is about two best friends that fall in love. Do you think this has any relation to your lives?" I stare dumbfounded at the reporter. Didn't she just ask us that? Is she trying to cause drama? I take a deep breath as I began to answer.
"I think it does have a lot of relation to people's lives, but not specially ours." I say, still smiling even thought I want to hit this nosey reporter.
"Alright, well thank you." The reporter says, walking up to a couple behind us, finally giving us room to breathe.
"Oh my gosh, that was tense." I say to Beck as we walk forward.
"No joke" Beck says, slightly regaining his regular composure. After we get off the red carpet we take several pictures before we proceed to the movie. We are also were interviewed several more times, with the same questions as the first reporter:
'Are you just friends?'
'Do you either of you feel anything more?'
'You guys would make a cute couple'
'You guys just seem to have so much chemistry.'
All these questions are honestly starting to drive me crazy. Why can't a guy and a girl just be friends? Why can't people believe that we are just friends? Beck and I walk through to the theatre and grab something to eat when I see several different celebrities. My heart instantly rises. I see Reese Witherspoon! Oh my gosh! Then I turn around and see James Franco! Oh my gosh all these stars all here to see our movie! The movie I'm a star of! As Beck and I grab our seats, I'm jumping with excitement- but Beck doesn't seem to be. We continue talking and joking with each other- as usual- but Beck seems like something is bothering him.
"Is anything bothering you?" I ask, concerned.
"Nope", Beck answers, "I'm glad to finally be at our movie premiere." I'm not really convinced, but I just decide to let it go.
"Me too. I'm so excited." I say to Beck when the lights start to dim. Oh goodness it's about to start! I'm about to see myself on screen! This is crazy. I watch the opening credits, impressed. The editors did a great job. I start watching and I'm really excited. It's weird to watch myself on screen, but I like it in a way. I love the movie up until the end when Mark and I kiss. Blahhhhhhh. It makes me sick after what happened between us. The way he seemed so sweet and nice and then he used me and cheated on me, made me think he cared about me. All of sudden I feel a tear rolling down my face and I don't know why. Pull it together Tori. You're in a theatre full of stars here for your movie premiere. I try to pull myself together, but I just can't. All of sudden I feel Beck's hand on mine again. He looks over to me and asks me if I'm okay. I can barely manage any words as I start to breakdown more. I just point to the screen.
"Nothing, just Mark." It's then when Beck turns to me and says:
"Forget about it Tori. You're much better than him. Don't let him ruin this night for you." I'm touched and I find myself getting locked in his brown eyes; instantly it makes me feel better. It's dark in the theater, but I can clearly see his eyes. Soon the movie credits start to roll and the lights began to come on. Our eyes break away from each other and we start to get up. Suddenly it's easier to pull myself together and I thank Beck. We walk out and start heading to the after-party. Once we get there I'm seriously seeing so many stars it's crazy. Instantly after I see Jennifer Anniston I'm all excited again. Beck and I split up as we get food and try and talk to different celebrities. I talk to Cat and Jade more too, and suddenly I feel really happy again. My almost breakdown in the theater is far in the past, people compliment me on my acting and I can't believe this is happening! After a few hours past the party is winding down as I look across the room, Beck is talking to some girl. I feel that little twinge of jealously again, but quickly brush it off. I turn around and instantly I see Mark in the corner making out with a random girl. I seriously almost choke as feelings rush back to me. I start trying to make my way outside when suddenly l feel a hand on my arm, holding me back. I turn around and it's Beck.
"Tori, you can't let him do this to you." Beck says seriously, looking at me.
"I can't help it, I just— " I try and explain as we walk out into the crisp, night air.
"Tori. This is your night. You're the star. You're the amazing actress everyone is here to see." Beck says as I look back to him. I'm shaking and I suddenly feel myself being lost in Beck's eyes again. His eyes pull me in for the billionth time, but it's different this time. I start to feel a strange feeling; a strange remembrance of something that happened years ago.
"So…" I say looking down at the cup in my hands, "He's just using me to get a good grade?" I ask, crushed as I look up at Beck and the rest of my friends. How could Ryder do this to me? No one says anything and when I look up and meet Beck's eyes. He looks truly concerned and sorry for me, it's sweet.
"Sorry Tori." I hear Andre say.
"You must feel pretty stupid right now" Jade cuts in, smirking. I feel like I'm going to break into a million pieces at those words. I feel like I'm on the verge of breaking down. When I look up Beck looks at the ground bringing his hand to his forehead and then immediately says to Jade:
"Okay, that's a time out."
"No! I was just trying to -!" Jade starts to argue before Beck cuts her off.
"Go sit on the steps!" Beck orders and Jade slowly walks over to the steps.
And just like that I'm able to pull it together.
Thank goodness for Beck.
And then realize that I'm just staring off into space, off into Beck's eyes, reliving the memory. All of sudden I'm faced with this huge realization traveling through my mind.
Beck's been there for me this entire time.
Every heartbreak, every problem, Beck's been there for me. After Ryder used me, after Jade make snide remarks at me, after Mark cheated on me.
After everything.
And then I slowly put my arm on Beck's shoulder. I can feel his warmth and with every second this realization becomes stronger.
"Thank you Beck." I say, smiling.
"Anytime" Beck says, smiling that goofy smile that I love. Did I just say love?
"Can I tell you something?" I ask Beck.
"Sure."
I lean in closer to announce what took me way to long to figure out.
"Beck", I start, looking into his eyes again, "I want to be More than Friends" And just like that the words roll right off my tongue.
"I feel the same way." Beck says gently as his hand reaches up and brushes a piece of my hair behind my ear. I move my hand from his shoulder slowly up to behind his neck. We both start to lean in slowly and I began to feel Beck's warm breath on my skin. And then, I feel a pair of soft lips on mine. I instantly push my lips back to his, in compliance with the simple, sweet, soft kiss. When we break apart a few seconds later, my heart begins to pound fast. I place my hands on Beck's chest, still in his embrace as I look back up in those big brown eyes and I feel like the luckiest girl in the world.
Finally, right? Ahah :) Please review and tell me what you thought! :D Reviews mean everything to me! :D