Ugh, why was life so hard? I had just finally finished the project due tomorrow on my own. My partner had failed to show up at my house, wow. I had collapsed on the couch, grateful that it was all done and out of the way. Suddenly, my phone beeped that stupid ringtone. Why haven't I changed it yet?

From: Beck

To: Tori

Hey(': I'm really bored, wondering if you wanted to get some ice cream?

I wasn't surprised by this text at all. Ever since Jade broke up with Beck we were practically inseparable, joined at the hip, some would say. I was there for him, helping him get through it. We all were, me Andre, Cat and Robbie yet somehow mainly me. I can't remember the last time I've spent a whole day without him. Sometimes it was all of us, most of the time it was just me and Beck. Not that I was complaining, I enjoyed spending time with my best friend. I quickly replied that I would be there in 20 minutes and dragged myself upstairs to get ready. Soon enough, I had arrived at the little ice cream place I was meeting him. Sure enough, there he was, sitting at a table inside.

I sat in the chair across from him, getting his attention. "Hey," I spoke lamely.

"Hey, Tori, glad you could make it!" Beck replied, shooting me his famous hollywood star smile, the one that made girls swoon, not me though.

"Of course I made it, silly, we're best friends!" I beamed, reaching over to playfully punch him in the arm. He acted shocked and rubbed his arm as if I actually hurt him.

"Tori Vega, did you just hit me?" He feigned shocked.

"Maybe..." I trailed off, laughing. "Come on, lets go order, I want ice cream!" I told him. We walked up to the counter.

"What can I get for you two?" The guy at the counter asked.

"Hmm... mint for me please! And..." I trailed off, letting Beck order what he wants.

"Chocolate for me please" He finished. We sat down, letting the guy behind the counter deliver them to our table for us.

"This is seriously delicious!" I exclaimed, I mean come on, who doesn't love mint flavoured ice cream?

"Yeah, have you eaten any or just smudged it around your face?" Beck laughed. I gasped and pulled a mini mirror out of my handbag. Beck was right, the ice cream was all around my mouth. I blushed a bright shade of pink, reaching for a napkin, not before Becks hand reached first.

"Here let me get it," he reached over, wiping around my mouth. "There, much better." He told me, putting the napkin down. I was still blushing but managed to get some words out.

"Oh my God, thank you!" I gushed. "I didn't even realise it was there!" I laughed out loud. Beck smiled before looking down yet not before I was saw the gleam of sadness in his eyes. "Hey..." I reached over and placed my hand over his. "What's up and don't tell me 'nothing' because I know something is," I told him.

He looked up and gave me a twist of his lips, attempting a smile. "It is nothing but since you clearly stated for me not to say that it's just..." Beck trailed off.

"Just..." I implied for him to carry on.

"Just... Jade used to always get ice cream around her mouth and well, it just reminded me of her..." He rushed out, luckily I managed to understand him.

"Oh," I walked over to his side of the table and engulfed him in a hug, relieved when he hugs me back and not get trapped in some memory like he usually does when I do something that reminds him of Jade. I was used to this by now, he was fine one minute and then so darn upset the next!

"Thanks Tori, I really needed a hug," he pulled back and shot me another one of his famous smiles.

"No problem, anyway it's Jades fault, she's missing out on a lot, she should of been grateful to have you, who wouldn't?" I told him. He looked at me, shocked.

"You really think so, Tori?" He asked me.

"Nope, I know so! Come on lets go somewhere else, ooh I know - let's go to the park!" I rushed, excited. I grabbed his hand and pulled him up and out of the shop. Beck laughed.

"You sound like an excited little girl!" He winked at me.

"Maybe because I am!" I winked back.

We walked together, hand in hand, talking about totally random stuff. The park was just around the corner so it wasn't much of a walk really. Eventually we got there. I screamed like a crazy woman and ran off to the swings and sitting down. I heard Becks laugh and him running over to me. Suddenly, I felt myself swinging in the air. I gasped and snuck a quick glance over my shoulder, seeing Beck pushing me. Finally, my heart rate slowed down.

"Beckett Oliver! You could of killed me there, I thought my heart was going to burst out of my chest!" I screamed. Well not really screamed, but you get the idea. He laughed in response and took the free swing next to me and started swinging lightly, so that his feet were still brushing the ground. I slowed myself down to his pace and actually looked at him. He was the happiest I had seen him in two weeks and he seemed to be getting over his heartache, which I was totally glad about. I mean, come on, who wants to see him sad?

Beck opened his mouth and started to speak, "you know Tori, I've really enjoyed spending time with you. I thought I knew everything about you yet you always manage to still surprise me. I thought you would of gotten fed up of me moping around all day but you haven't and I'm grateful. Thank you Tori."

I blushed, luckily he didn't see as he was focusing all of his attention on some pebble on the floor. Wow, he must actually be nervous. "Beck, of course I haven't gotten fed up of you! You needed me so I was there for you, no biggie, honestly." I replied. He looked up and smiled.

"Better get you home, then."