" Tori," Andre made his way over to her locker, his mind still whirring and reacting to the events of the weekend . Most importantly , their kiss," hey, you got a minute . I was thinking we should probably talk about what happened at Karaoke Dokee …"

Tori slung her bag over her shoulder and tried to hide her own embarrassment .

" I didn't think we needed to," managed Tori, with a nervous laugh," we forgot ourselves for a minute . I was a wreck and you were just being my friend …I certainly don't expect for us to get back together "

He rubbed his chest and the ache that reminded him his heart was still hurting .

" That's cool, " muttered Andre with a nod ," I just wanted to make sure . You know , not have another misunderstanding since we're even on the whole just friends thing "

" No, we're good " managed Tori,trying for more conviction than she felt .

" Cool " reiterated Andre , trying to slip back into the ease of their friendship despite the fact their kiss had been the only thing on his mind since it had happened ," so, how are things at home ?"

" I think Dad is in denial ," quipped Tori," Trina has been watching old L.A. Law episodes so that she can help apparently to get even with Mom. I don't know ..I hate it . I would much rather hide out here than home …"

" I'm sorry ," Andre took a breath," so, you ready to have that baby ? I think today is going to be the day Sikowitz makes us improv it ….I have a feeling "

" Only if its painless …..I so don't want to be a parent "

Andre stared at his shoes ," Yeah, me either ….sometimes its just a whole lot of work taking care of my Grandma "

" Let alone worrying about the kids "

Meanwhile Jade and Beck were coming around the corner , his arm draped around her shoulders, as they drank their coffees .

" Look there's Andre and Tori ," pointed out Jade , pointedly ," since you two bonded over the buffalo nuggets , why don't you just kiss and make up "

" No, " stated Beck," I have apologized more than once to him about what happened . Andre doesn't want to hear it then I am not going to force him to listen to me …I was sincere when I said I was sorry "

Jade arched a dark brow, as if daring him. " God, you are both morons ," retorted Jade ," Vega and I got over this chizz already and I don't like her . You and Andre need to stop acting like a bunch of baby wusses and just let the stupid chizz go for once "

" I broke the code , Jade "

" Cry me a river ," remarked Jade , sending him a knowing look ," you can admit you were wrong to me and be sincere but you cant swallow the Beck Oliver pride long enough to make your best friend get it . "

" I am not going to force the issue when the dude wont hear it " argued Beck

" Pretty pathetic when I can show some brass and heart to Vega instead of kicking her like a puppy who'd been shot in the leg ," remarked Jade, watching the trepidation and struggle across his face ," guess you and Andre will be fighting for custody of Robbie next …."

" you just make us sound stupid when you put it like that …." frowned Beck, under his breath.

" Stupid and girly " added Jade, stopping by the stairs where Andre and Tori were lingering ," hey , what's up ? Where 's Cat and Robbie ?"

" Just hanging ," answered Tori, relieved to see her friends before she and Andre went back into the uncomfortable and awkward zone again ," and I don't know . I had a text from Cat earlier and she said that Robbie was picking her up "

" Those two are probably making out somewhere " chuckled Andre

" Or Cat is nursing her broken nail from punching North Ridge " laughed Beck

They exchanged familiar looks of being on the same page then realized things weren't back to normal quite yet .

" Noooooo ooooo" groaned Jade , rolling her eyes at them .

" Andre and I aren't back together "

" I never asked ….whatever, I don't care …" Jade nudged her boyfriend ," you and Andre seemed pretty cool the other night about the stupid buffalo nuggets "

Beck knew that she wasn't going to give up on this subject and it was true that they had combined efforts to help their friends out at the club .

" Just was trying to diffuse the tension since Lil Red was getting her mad on " told Andre

" Robbie didn't look like he knew what he was going to do " added Beck

" Just accept his sorry already , Andre " wailed Tori ," it isn't right when you two are fighting over something that ..well, you shouldn't let it ruin your friendship "

Andre weighed and considered ," I guess its not worth it anymore since Tori and I aren't even together anymore "

" We can just hang at school , if your cool with that ," Beck lifted his hands in peace ," thought we always said we wouldn't let a girl come between us "

" I think I said that …a long time ago " confessed Andre, reluctantly . He caught the smirk on Jade's lips as her words from earlier also rang through his mind .

" Just make up already , I'm getting bored " Jade took a drink of her coffee.

" Guess we have been being pretty hard-headed " continued Andre ," I know I have "

" You were entitled , man, but the girls are right ," conceded Beck ," we shouldn't let my stupid mistake and terrible judgment ruin our friendship . If Jade and Tori can rise above it , we sure as hell ought to be able to "

Beck extended a hand and his tone sincere ," I am truly sorry , Andre "

Andre accepted the hand ." Apology accepted , Beck "

" Finally "

" Hey everyone " called out Cat as she and Robbie joined them, " isn't it a wonderful day ?"

She and Robbie were holding hands and they exuded happiness .

" Hey Cat , Rob ," addressed Jade ," you two look happy "

Robbie wrapped his arms around Cat's waist and beamed ." We are very happy . Thank you very much, jade "

" Gah, don't make me puke " remarked Jade , not unkindly .

" Robbie and I had our first real breakfast date this morning " explained Cat, leaning back against the solidness of her boyfriends chest .

" Where did you take the girl , Robbie ?" inquired a curious Andre .

" I took her for waffles " answered Robbie , kissing the top of her head .

" Breakfast is kind of our thing we have decided ," explained Cat , matter of fact ," after all Robbie and I started with a kiss and a breakfast cupcake " She let out a little giggle ," I think it's very romantic "

" You think everything Robbie does for you is romantic ' pointed out a good natured Tori., " but I am thrilled you two are together finally "

" True "murmured Cat , softly .

" Not as much as I am …." contributed Andre , relieved they would have some sort of normalcy within their group from now on .

" Whoa, not as much as Cat and I " stated Robbie , passionately ," its been crazy "

" I think its safe to say that crazy is an understatement " this came from Beck .

Andre checked his watch. " We should probably get to class now "

Everyone nodded and headed in the direction of the acting classroom except for Cat and Robbie who lingered together , content to be able to just be a couple for real .

" Cat , you ready to go to class ?" asked a concerned Robbie , searching her face .

" In a minute , I just want to be able to do ..this " Cat stood on her tiptoes, reached up and kissed him ever so tenderly ," and kiss my boyfriend "

Robbie kissed her and grinned ." I love being your boyfriend "

Just then sinjin noticed the couple and stopped to peer at them and spoiling the mood .

" Robbie , I will give you twenty bucks if you will help me win over Trina "

" Sorry, Sinjin, she still doesn't even like me ," answered a honest Robbie ," I wouldn't even begin to know where to start to help you "

" I'm not picky , whatever tips you have " went on Sinjin ," never mind , Maybe I can blackmail Trina into being with me ….."

Cat frowned ." I really don't think you should do that, Sinjin "

" Blackmail and money really doesn't work ," told a sheepish Robbie ," trust me "

" Gotta go …..bye ' Skipping , Sinjin disappeared around the corner as the bell rang and Cat's pear phone went off loudly .

" Cat, we need to get to class "

She examined her phone and noticed the message was from her family . " Go on, Robbie ," insisted Cat ," its from my brother . I should call him back because it isn't normal for him to just call once unless its like the time he got in trouble for being inappropriate at the farmers market with the radishes "

" Do you want me to stay ? " asked Robbie , unsure if it was serious or not .

" Oh no, you go on , " Cat pressed a kiss to his cheek ," I'll be right in in a few "

" Sure , cutie " Robbie smiled at her and headed for Sikowitz's class with thoughts of finding them seats together from now on .

" Steven, " says Cat ," you didn't get in trouble for yelling at those bus drivers again . Did you ? I'm fine and yes, Robbie took me to school so you should go home "

" I'm not in trouble , little girl ," answered Steven ," I just wanted to make sure you were safe . I don't know your new boyfriend very well yet …"

" I am very safe with Robbie but I really cant talk , I'm already late for class " Cat said her goodbyes to her older brother and pocketed her phone .

" Hello Cat "

Recognizing the voice , Cat turned around to find her ex-boyfriend standing on the steps , hands shoved in his pockets , and a weird expression on his face .

" Daniel " murmured Cat ," this is a surprise . What are you doing here ?"

He stepped forward , taking in how long her red hair had gotten, and the pair of flats had replaced the sexy heels she had always worn when they used to date .

" I wanted to see you ," replied Daniel , moving forward as if to hug her ," you really look beautiful . You are wearing your hair different …"

Cat touched the end of her hair and bit her lip, confused . " I really should get to class "

Daniel reached out and touched her arm. " Aren't you even going to give me a hug ?"

Cat frowned ," I don't understand what you are doing here, Daniel "

" I told you that I have been missing you a lot lately , Cat ," replied Daniel, his lips curving in a smile that made her uncomfortable ," I thought we could go someplace quiet and private . Talk about getting back together "

" I'm sorry, Daniel, but I don't want to do that ," stated Cat, firmly ," I have a boyfriend "

" Boyfriend ," scoffed Daniel ," I am sure it isn't serious . We had something real good together, Cat . You know that we did ….come on, I went to a lot of trouble to plan something special for you so the least you can do is come with me "

He grabbed her wrist ," I remembered how much you like surprises "

" Well, I'm sorry you went to any trouble, Daniel, but I still don't want to go with you ," insisted Cat ," please, let go of my hand "

" You never used to be this vocal and argumentative , I don't think I like it "

" It's been a long time, Daniel," stressed Cat, biting the side of her lip as a pit settled in her stomach ," it doesn't make sense , you and I . I am sorry if I was rude and hurt your feelings earlier but I was trying to be honest . I am in love "

" You used to be in love with me ," Daniel grasped her around the waist and pulled her to him ," I know that we can get that back "

Cat pushed on his chest ." Daniel, let me go! Have you lost your mind ? You never used to act like this ….stop it "

Back in Sikowitz's class, the teacher had just finished explaining how his own relationship had ended in disaster and how they would no longer be dealing with romantic scenarios after today when he realized one of his favorite students was missing .

" Robbie , where is Cat ?"

Robbie glanced worriedly at his pear phone but it was quiet ." She was just calling her brother ," explained Robbie ," I hope nothing is the matter . Cat has been really excited since Steven has been being pretty normal ….."

" Her brother is in no way normal " contributed a knowing Jade ," though he has great contacts "

" Just go get Cat, Robbie …" urged Sikowitz as the young geek headed to the hallway .

" Cat , oh Cat ! Is everything okay, sweetie ?' Robbie rounded the corner and found his girlfriend being man-handled by her ex-boyfriend ," Cat "

Relief spread across Cat's pretty face as she tried to move from Daniel's embrace but he had a tight grip " Oh thank God, Robbie , I am so glad to see you! Daniel doesn't understand that I'm not interested in him…."

Robbie appraised the situation and took another step. " Hey there, Daniel, I don't know if you remember me or not but I'm Robbie . "

" This is a private conversation between me and Cat. Go away "

Robbie laughed, nervously ." it cant be very private since you are in the middle of a hallway . You really should let go of Cat , she doesn't appreciate being man-handled and I don't like you holding my girlfriend like that "

Daniel 's eyes darkened and his gaze swept over Cat then Robbie . " You dumped me for this ..nerd, Cat ?"

Cat stiffened ." We haven't been together in a long, long time ! Yes, I am with Robbie "

Daniel laughed, amused ." This is exactly why we need to talk, honey "

" Please, let me go , " tried Cat, wiggling in his grasp," this is nuts ! "

" You not answering my texts was quite rude ," said Daniel, seriously ," I tried to make you see that, Cat , but you tried to ignore me instead "

" Did someone hit you on the noggin, Daniel ? I love Robbie " swore Cat, trying to elbow him," you used to never treat me like this before ! Big bully "

Robbie reached for Cat . " I don't understand any of this but I think we should talk about this . Daniel, why don't you start by letting go of Cat ….she is a lady and you aren't treating her like one , you barbarian "

" Go away, geek " retorted Daniel, " I think Cat needs a reminder of what we used to have "

Cat pushed desperately at his chest ," NOOOOOOO, I don't . Stop this , Daniel ! "

Daniel crushed his lips across hers and she managed to pull a hand out to slap him across the face ." You have no right to kiss me ! "

" That's it ! Cat asked you nicely and so did I …..I don't want to have to use brute force but I will if you don't unhand my girlfriend right now "

" You cant be serious ! You cant take me, your just a scrawny nerd " chuckled Daniel, amused but he let go of Cat and advanced on Robbie ," I knew she was dumb but what did you do to make her want someone like you ?"

Cat gasped .

Robbie stood taller and tried not to cringe . " Cat is not dumb and you are the one acting like you've turned into a Cops suspect, Daniel . I think you should just leave and forget all about this …I know Cat and I will "

" Oh I'll leave, after I deal with you," answered Daniel ," Cat and I have plans "

" We do not ! I am not going anywhere with you !" shouted Cat , flanking Robbie's side which only seemed to anger and piss Daniel off more than before .

" I don't want to fight you " stated Robbie , firmly . He reached for Cat's hand and gave her a squeeze to reassure her ," and we are already way late for class "

" Cat, you are seriously with four eyes here ?"

" Yes, " declared Cat ," I have told you that I am with Robbie . I wasn't lying ..just please go, Daniel . You are a good person and I am sure there are other girls that would love to be with you and go out but just not me ….."

" I can make you change your mind , Cat , about us " swore Daniel , touching her cheek .

Robbie saw her flinch and sighed, heavily ." Cat and I are just going to go to class now '

" I don't think soooo, you freaky nerd " said Daniel, his hand shooting out and wrenching Cat away from Robbie . She let out a little unexpected cry of hurt and surprise .

" Okay, mister , that was uncalled for and you hurt Cat ! I wont stand by and allow you to continue this bullying …." started Robbie as he advanced on the tall ex-suitor of Cat with purpose . This felt like something out of One Tree hill Or Glee, not real life .

Daniel swung around and delivered a blow to Robbie's eye that had him recoiling as his glasses hit the floor and Robbie blinked . " I don't want to fight you "

" Then you will walk away so that I can take Cat out for a little surprise "

" Daniel , stop this right this instant ! Oh my god, Robbie ! "

" Girls and especially Cat don't like aggressiveness in boyfriends ," Robbie stood his ground ," you must realize this is stupid. Cat is with me and she just doesn't want you so there is nothing you could say or do that will change her mind . It is best if you just leave …."

" You need to shut your yap ! Cat is the most perfect, sweetest girl I have ever known and there is no one who listens as well as she does ! " stated Daniel , " go "

Robbie lifted his chin in defiance ." You need help.," decided Robbie ," Cat , go get Lane "

" Kay , Kay " Cat started to move around the two when Daniel reached around , grabbed her and tossed her carelessly across the floor .

Cat let out a cry ," Ow…..Robbie ! "

" That's it ! You hurt the girl I love ! You want to fight then I will fight you ! You just don't lay one finger more on Cat ! " threatened Robbie , with more bravado than he felt and hoping that someone , anyone who start roaming the halls .

He needed the help ccause he was in way over his head but Robbie wasn't going to stand by and let this creep hurt Cat either !

Robbie brought his fists up and hoped like hell he had learned something off of watching Andre and Beck box a couple years back or he was so going to be in trouble .

" Robbie , no ! This is crazy …..you both know that I hate fighting ! "

" You cant be serious , dude " chuckled Daniel, ducking as Robbie managed to punch him , lightly , in the shoulder ," I will kill you "

" Maybe but unless you just go on back to whatever creepy rock you crawled out of with your crazy whack job problems, but I am not allowing you to hurt Cat again ," said Robbie , his voice shaking and his legs trembling from fear ," so you wanna go some rounds, bring it on ! "

Clutching her shoulder which felt like it had been janked , Cat stood and tried to get in between them ." Stop this , right this minute now !"

" Cat, go get Sikowitz ! "

" I don't want to leave you alone with Daniel ! I would have never dated you, Daniel, if I knew this was how you really were ! I don't like mean guys "

" You need to learn your proper place with me, Cat ! You used to be so docile , like a pet ' Pissed and tired that things were taking this long to resolve, Daniel brought his fist around and punched Robbie in the nose ," I'm done with this shit . I told you that Cat and I have plans and having a nerd fight me is screwing with those plans "

Blood poured from Robbie's nose but he wiped it on his sleeve ." I always thought you were a first class jerk when Cat dated you but I guess it took a couple years for you to advance to first rate psycho asshole ! "

" Robbie " Cat found her pink pear phone on the ground and reached for it , hoping to send out a mass text for help and afraid to leave Robbie to go get help .

" Where is everyone ! ' screamed Cat , hoping someone would hear her cry of distress .

She couldn't stand by and let her ex boyfriend go nutso and beat the guy she loved up any longer . Cat placed her hand on Daniel's arm and tried to make him see reason .

" This isn't you, Daniel . The boy I dated a couple years ago would have never hurt me or anyone ! It is just silly for you to hurt Robbie and mean, and you cant possibly still love me …you never loved me that much when we actually dated "

" Chicks aren't like you, Cat ," told Daniel, " they don't listen to me "

" I am listening and please, stop hurting Robbie . Please ….don't , for me "

Robbie took advantage of the fact that Cat was calming him and with some quick thinking he tackled Daniel to the floor but the man was faster and more fight ready .

He grabbed Robbie and pressed his hands across his throat and kicked him hard in the stomach causing him to cry out in pain .

" Cat and I were talking " Daniel delivered another blow across Robbie's face and Cat covered her eyes, unable to watch .

" You are insane " Robbie tried kicking him and fought the wave of pain as Daniel continued to assault him, " Cat, run ! "

" DANIEL !STOP IT RIGHT NOW " yelled Cat and though she was frightened , she reached for her ex-boyfriend and began to smack him as hard as she could on his shoulders," no, stop hurting him! We can talk , just stop beating Robbie up! "

" What is all the commotion going on interrupting my class ?" demanded Sikowitz as he , Beck, Jade, Andre, and Tori followed the noise out into the hallway .

" Oh my God ! Danny , what are you doing ?" exclaimed a shocked Tori as Jade ran over and tried to pull Cat off of the skunk bag .

" Cat, come on, let me show you how its done " Jade grasped her friends shoulders and pulled her back

" He is hurting Robbie, Jade ! He went nuts ! I don't understand " murmured Cat , reaching out for her boyfriend as her best friend brought her booted heel down on Daniel's gut .

" Time to let go of Robbie now ! "

Robbie shoved at him as Andre and Beck reached down , grabbed the fighting and enraged Daniel off of their friend and held onto him so he wasn't going anywhere .

" No, no, " chided Beck, clutching Daniel's shoulder," I don't know what your problem is but your not going anywhere now "

Robbie sat up and clutched at his stomach , reaching for his glasses .

" That asshole assaulted me and Cat ! He wouldn't listen to reason ! " managed Robbie

" Cat and I are going to get back together ," swore Daniel, glaring daggers at Andre ," this two bit geek was in our way. "

Tori stared at Daniel in disgust ." Danny, why would you do this ? "

" Tell them it was a misunderstanding, Tori ," pleaded Danny to his previous ex-girlfriend ," you know me better than Cat . I wouldn't have hurt her ..you know me "

Tori shook her head and turned to Cat . " Cat ?"

" He is lying, Tori ," Cat rubbed her shoulder ," he went all crazy and hurt my shoulder . He ..then he went after Robbie when he tried to protect me …."

" I've called the police ," announced Sikowitz ," assault is a very serious manner . "

" I never assaulted anyone ….I just wanted to talk to Cat and the nerd made me hit him "

" Robbie isn't that annoying " told Andre ," and you aren't going anywhere till the cops get here "

" Guess it really pissed you off when Cat ignored all the texts you sent her " goaded Jade

" Jade , don't " asked Beck," its too early for Andre and I to have to restrain this dude the hard way …"

Andre chuckled , amused ." Haven't had a throw down since that wazzbag Stephen ….."

Tori stared at Andre then Beck. " Stephen ? Cat's brother ? "

Andre tightened his grip on Daniel and pretended to be focusing on Sikowitz interrogating Robbie and Cat instead . " Nope, another Steven, that you don't know ," explained a nervous Andre , " cause Beck and I aren't the violent types "

" You said you beat up Stephen , Andre " pointed out Tori, tapping her foot .

" Blah, Tori, he's talking about the dude who was playing you and the icarly chic ," remarked Jade ," get over yourself already. You never thought that stupid public humiliation was the only thing that kept the dude away from you ..oh you did "

" Shut up , Jade "

" Just let me go and I wont step foot inside of Hollywood arts ever again ," Daniel had recovered his senses ," I got carried away. Let the temper get the best of me ..Tori, you know I would never actually hurt Cat "

" You were beating up Robbie, Danny ," went on a matter of fact Tori ," and Cat couldn't or wouldn't lie to save her life . You can wait for the cops and tell them and I really hope my Dad answers this one "

" Hell of a way to start the morning " remarked Sikowitz ,' hope this is the last of the drama that Cat and Robbie have for a while . Those two crazy kids deserve to be happy and bask in all their sweetness and light like a warm adorable hallmark movie with a side of strawberries and cream ."

" Sikowitz ?"

" What ? Those two have been years in the making ..Cat and Robbie are so cute together "

Jade lifted her scissors from her boot and held them up. " Can I at least have some fun with the psycho boy here ? You know, before the cops haul his ass in "

" No, you may not, Jade " countered sikowitz ," I don't want to have to bail all of my students out of jail on a regular Monday "

" Oh Robbie , you are hurt ," Cat used the edge of her cardigan to dab at the blood on his lip," I am so so sorry. I had no idea that Daniel had gone nuts …"

Robbie groaned and took her hand . " I'm okay, I am . "

" You're bleeding, Robbie " says Cat, in a soft voice ," I should have got help when you told me to but I was terrified of what he might do to you. Can you forgive me ?"

" You were scared and I am okay ," assured Robbie ," I just want to make sure your not hurt . How is your arm ?"

Cat shrugged," Sore but he yanked hard , I probably had my muscle pulled or something. You were so brave and wonderful , Robbie "

She kissed the side of his lip, delicately . " My Robbie "

He rested his head against hers ." I got a beating, Cat "

" I know ," murmured Cat ," but you are still my hero . "

" Tug or any of your other old boyfriends aren't going to come out of the woodwork and gang beat me next ," joked Robbie , trying to ignore the pain in his side ," right , sweetie ? Cause if they are , I think I need to start working out more with the guys "

Cat pressed a soft kiss against his eye that was starting to bruise . " No, silly "

" Sooo , that was exciting for our first day as a real couple " drawled Robbie , wryly ," maybe we should aim for a less exciting lunch together "

" I think you need to go to the hospital " decided Cat , worriedly ," wanna make sure you don't have anything broken, Robbie "

" I am okay , I promise " declared Robbie , kissing her tenderly ," I love you "

" I love you too, Robbie "

Cat helped her boyfriend to stand and put her arm around his waist then looked at her friends.

" I am taking Robbie to the hospital ," stated Cat , firmly ," in case anyone else would like to go with me "

" I'm going " declared Jade , not hesitating .

" Me too " agreed Tori, knowing they needed the support .

" Guess we'll stay here till the cops take psycho Daniel away " said Andre , nodding at Beck.

" Cat , honey, I am sorry but you aren't really going to let them call the police on me "

Cat glared at him. " Yes, I am ," says Cat ," and I am pressing charges for what you did to me and Robbie , Daniel . So, you don't go and do it to Tori or any of the other girls who went out with you "

Robbie gazed, lovingly at her. " That is my girl "

" Come on , Robbie , give me your keys ," says a forceful Cat," I am driving "

Andre, Beck, and Sikowitz watched with something akin to amusement as the redhead led the nerd outside with Jade and Tori accompanying them.

" They really are sweet like candy "