A/N: Technically, it's a new day. But I'm gonna count it as three anyway. ;) Enjoy guys. Things are about to get real good.
TORI
I was sitting on my couch watching a movie on our new flat screen when the doorbell rang. Trina was away for the night and my parents were away like always so I was home alone. Of course I was a bit skeptical about answering the door. I did it anyway, just because it may be one of my friends. And I was right.
"Beck!" I couldn't have been happier to see anyone else.
Before he said anything, he'd gathered me into his arms. Maybe you would think after being away from him (well mostly away) for all day, his scent's effect on me would have worn off by now. Oh no, not even close. He smelled so good.
"Please come in." I whispered.
He nodded and walked in. He took off his jacket and the couch. The t-shirts he wore were always a little tight, but this one was a little tighter than normal. Was that the same one he'd worn to school? The strangest thing is… He hadn't even looked at me yet. It couldn't be something I'd done or he wouldn't be here and he certainly wouldn't have attacked with a over bearing hug first thing. No, something was bothering Beck.
He slumped onto the couch. "Hey pretty." He looked at me and smiled. Anyone who didn't know him would've pasted that for a real smile. I knew better.
"Beck, what's wrong?"
"Ah, this 'say no to everything' project has me down." He's lying.
"No really, what's wrong?"
"Now ya see. I know it's not that obvious, you just knew. That in itself makes me feel a little better, and the fact that you actually care what's bothering me, well that's all new for me."
"Alright, Beckett. Spill." I liked his real name.
"Okay, okay." He sighed. "I spoke to Jade today." I wasn't expecting that, so I let my head drop to my lap. "No, look at me." I obeyed. "Nothing happened. She begged, I said no, she cried, I hurt her feelings, she ran off."
"What makes this time any different?" I really was curious, though I was sure I knew the answer.
"You." He looked up at me and smile, this time it was a little more genuine, but still it was pained.
I knew how to make him feel better, but I considered it first. What if that's not what he wants? What if it makes things worse? I gotta try, right? I leaned in and gently kissed Beck's lips. I separated quickly wanting it to be just that, making him feel better. He blinked.
"I'm so glad I came to see you. There is so much that I have to tell you about me, and I can't do it tonight, but I will very soon." He looked straight into my eyes, "Give me a chance… bear with me. Let me get my life straightened out. I—" His voice cracked, and a single tear rolled down his cheek. "I need you, Tori."
I had no idea how to respond to that, so I gathered him into my arms and held him there. I could feel a sob now and again, but I didn't think he was crying, but he was breathing.
Beck eventually wound up lying in my lap, and fell asleep there. He must have been exhausted; he'd never done that before. It felt weird to me that he could be this vulnerable. Beck didn't seem like the vulnerable type, he never had.
I didn't even finish my movie before I got tired. Very careful not to wake him, I got up and covered him with a blanket. I snuck up to my room and went to sleep. Tomorrow was Friday.
BECK
I woke up in Tori's living room, it must have been really early because it was still dark outside and no one was awake. Well, Tori wasn't.
Home, I had to go home. I didn't want to, but school was soon. I got up and went to my car, when I flipped the key and cranked it, I saw the clock. It was only 3a.m. I had time to go home and get more sleep.
I drove home in silence, no radio, no AC/Heat, just the rumble of the engine and the tires turning on the pavement (which was quite soothing I might add). When I reached my camper, something felt wrong. You just need sleep, I told myself. I got out and locked the doors and went into my camper and locked it. Nothing was amiss, so I stripped my shirt and lied down.
I wanted to sleep. I wanted it more than anything. But, I couldn't stop thinking about what happened earlier that night. I had completely broken down in front of Tori. I had never done that in front of anyone, not even Jade. Why had I done that to her. If she cared half as much about me as I did about her, it would've hurt her to see me that way. She took care of me, and didn't judge me at all. And if I knew Tori, no one would ever find out about it from her.
I finally fell asleep and the morning came too soon. When I woke I hadn't dreamed; I'd barely rested. But, the bright side is, just like Andre said, I felt better about doing what I was doing. I was doing the right thing, and I was determined to go through with it.
Things with Tori felt more right every time I was around her.
A/N: Brace yourselves for more Jade drama.
