Chapter 6

"I'm dating Tori….."

After I heard those words come out of Beck's mouth, I was lost in a world of my own thoughts. Maybe I misheard him. How could he be dating Tori? Doesn't he know that could tear the gang apart? What about Jade? Does he no longer care how she feels about him? She hates Tori? Oh god, now Tori is in danger. What should I do? What should I say?

I have no idea how much time had passed before I was able to bring myself back into the real world. All I remember was the look on Beck's face. He was just sitting there, staring at the floor. I had never seen him so emotional before in my life, and I had known him since my first day at Hollywood Arts. He was a guy who no matter the situation, he always would keep his emotions in check, never letting to much of himself show. He was a strong willed person, and I had always admired him for that.

We both just sat there for the longest time. I tried to bring myself to speak, but I couldn't find the words to say, so a lot of jumbled words came out. Beck was looking at me confused, but he still had a slight look of shame in his eyes. Finally, he broke the silence.

"I bet you think I am a horrible person don't you?"

I wasn't sure how to answer that question honestly. While I did think that him dating Tori right now was not the smartest thing to do, nor the healthiest thing to do seeing as when Jade found out their lives would be in danger, which she would find out eventually. But at the same time, Beck was one of my best friends. I felt as if I should feel happy for him. Tori was a good girl, and I knew that she really liked him ever since the day that she kissed him in Sikowitz's class during ABC improv.

Finally, I made a move. I looked at him for a few seconds, and then I slapped him. Yeah, I know, that was real manly of me, but it was the first thing that came to my mind. After I did it, I closed my eyes waiting for him to hit me back, but it never came. He just sat there with a sad look on his face.

"It's cool, I know I deserve it, but come on man, if you're going to hit me, and least hit me like a man."

We both laughed at his comment, and after that was over, we returned to being serious. He went back to looking at the floor, and I went back into my mind to think of something to say. After a while, I just decide I would tell him what Jade told me.

"Jade saw you both at the coffee shop two days ago. That's why she wasn't at school today. She was at home all day crying about it."

After I had said this, I instantly regretted it. He laid down on the bed, and I could have sworn I saw a tear come from his eye. After he composed himself, he took a deep breath and spoke.

"I don't know what I was thinking. I shouldn't be dating her right now, not after all that went down with me and Jade last weekend. Maybe I should tell Tori that now isn't the best time."

I didn't know what I should tell him at this point. While I agree that it wasn't a smart move, I don't want to get in the way of my friends happiness.

"Well, maybe you should talk to Jade about it first."

He just stared at me like I had just said the craziest thing in the world.

"Robbie, you're joking right? If I were to tell Jade I am dating Tori, she would kill me, and then kill her. It would be suicide to do that."

I had to say I agreed with him, but I couldn't really think of any other ideas to give him. Finally, I had an idea pop in my head.

"Maybe you should pretend to break up with Tori at school tomorrow, and then Jade will be better?"

"I don't know man, that sounds crazy, but I guess I don't have any other choices. Maybe Jade will be civilized for once."

We both stared at each other after he said this, and we began to laugh again. After a minute, we finally calmed down. I stood up, realizing it was getting pretty late, and told him I was going home. He walked with me to the door, and we said goodbye. I hopped in my car to head home.

Beck's house was only a few blocks away from mine, and I was home and lying in bed a few minutes later. After I thought about my conversations with both Beck and Jade, I felt sleep begin to take me, and I closed my eyes.

AN: Well, probably not as long as I wanted it to be, but I will be updating again before I go to sleep or as soon as I wake up, so you will get another chapters shortly. I hope y'all enjoy this, because some shit is about to go down in the next chapter. Don't forget to hit that button down below and review. So far, you guys have been great.