To say they all went to bed and slept on it would be a lie. It was a sleepless night. At least for Tori, Cat and Beck. They walked off initially to their cabins, but realized the others would have gone back as well, so Tori and Cat went over to the deck and sat down, dangling their feet off the deck. It seemed as if Beck had the same idea because shortly after, he joined them.
For a while it was simply the three friends sitting and taking in the evening. Not wanting to talk just yet, then again, not knowing what to say. Then Beck broke the silence.
"If we're being honest, I guess we were the bad guys, huh?"
"Yup," Tori sighed.
"Yeah," Cat sighed as well.
"Someone had to say it. But it's true. We lied to the one's we love," he told the girls. "We were only thinking about ourselves, even though we also thought about them."
"I should have told Andre right from the beginning. I knew it was a tough thing, but he could have talked me through it."
"I shouldn't have pretended all this time that Robbie and I have biology."
"Biology?" Tori was confused.
"Yeah, isn't it that expression?" Cat asked.
"You mean chemistry?" Beck suggested.
"Oh, right! Ugh science is so confusing," Cat said.
"I should have talked it over with Jade instead of distancing myself. She was so right. I was making an expiration date for us without even knowing."
"Beck?"
"Yes Kitty-Cat?"
"Do you really not see a future with Jadey?" she asked with puppy eyes.
He sadly chuckled and gave her a side hug. "It's not that I didn't see a future with her; but I was scared that I wouldn't have her with me in the future."
"But why? You've been together for almost four years," Tori pointed.
"I know, but that's high school. Next year who knows where we'd end up. Together, apart. That scared me."
"Jade's scary in general," The Latina said.
"Yeah, but I still like her," the little redhead spoke softly missing her best friend at the moment.
"I want to like her, I mean I really do. But she's tortured me since the first day we met. I just… I guess I'll never be able to see eye-to-eye with her. It's hopeless."
"Why do you want to be friends with Jade so much?" Beck asked.
"Well, we hangout together. I just don't want to always be angry when she's around. But she's making it so hard to like her."
Cat and Beck exchanged glances. They were mentally talking to one another for a few seconds. Then Cat nodded, giving Beck permission to speak up about whatever it was they were nonverbally communicating.
"Tori," he caught her attention. She looked up at him. "We should probably tell you something."
"Huh?" she was confused. She looked at Cat.
"It's about Jade…" she softly spoke.
"What about her?" Tori wondered.
"Have you ever heard of a Missy Montgomery?" Beck asked her.
"No, not that I can recall."
"Well, when Jade was younger, there was this girl named Missy. She and Jade were friends. That is until they got into middle school and Missy ditched her for the cool kids. Missy had the power, she was the 'it' girl and she brought Jade's self esteem down so much by constantly making fun of her, pretending they were never friends. She was in every drama production, thinking she was the chizz and the best actress out there, but in truth, Ponnie was a better actress."
"It's true," Cat nodded matter-of-factly.
"But what does Missy have to do with me?" Tori asked.
"Well, you reminded Jade of Missy so much. Even if it's unintentional."
"What are you talking about, Beck? How am I like Missy? I never ditched her for anything. And I'm an ok actress aren't I?"
"Of course," Cat smiled. "Just stick to the music though," she winked at Tori.
"Hey!" Tori was slightly offended.
"Hiiii," Cat waved.
"Missy was like the golden girl of middle school," Beck explained to Tori. "She was pretty, she had a charismatic personality, and she got whatever she wanted. She was a lucky girl with a perfect family, unlike Jade."
"Oh," Tori understood.
"So Jade became a wallflower and eventually a scary and lonely person. That is until she met Cat."
"Aw, Cat you never really told me how you and Jade met," Tori was interested.
"I met Jade when I transferred to her school. At lunch I saw her sitting by herself so I walked over to her," Cat shared.
"Jade got instantly annoyed at the perkiness of Cat."
"Teehee."
"Some things never change," Tori slightly smiled.
"Yeah so she shooed Cat away. Then later that week Missy and her clique started picking on Cat when she dyed her hair red."
"You dyed it that early?" Tori asked the girl.
"Yeah! I was talking to Jade about dying my hair and she said I should dye it red because it reminded her of blood but that made me squirm. Then I took out a red velvet cupcake and asked her if she wanted some but she said no
and smashed my cupcake on my hand. Some crumbs fell on my hair and I liked the color so I told her I should dye it red velvet. Then she told me to go away," Cat smiled.
"Interesting," Tori nodded at their weird interaction.
"Anyway," Beck said, "Missy started picking on Cat and she was about ready to cry when Jade stepped in and defended Cat. She stood up to Missy by calling her out and since then Missy stopped picking on Jade and Cat."
"That's when Jadey and I became best friends," Cat smiled at the memory.
"How- Why – explain?" Tori asked Beck.
"Jade defended Cat because Cat was the only one who ever talked to her, so she returned the favor. I'll never understand their relationship, but it's something special don't you think?"
"Aww," Tori and Cat both said. Beck chuckled.
"So when Jade met you, she just saw Missy. She didn't think you were stuck up, but she was scared that someone would bring her down again. That's why she put up a wall no matter how many times Cat and I would try to tell her otherwise, she just didn't want to relive that."
"Wow," was all Tori could say.
"Yeah," Beck said.
"I just, I never knew that."
"Jade may be blunt, but she still has a heart."
"But why would I have to suffer that?" Tori complained.
"It's not your fault that you're perfect, Tori," Cat said.
"Thanks?" Tori answered.
"I'm sure in time things will just settle," Beck said.
"Between me and Jade or you and Jade?"
"Between Jade and herself," Cat said out of nowhere. But she was right.
Time had passed, the three were pondering their thoughts.
"What are we going to do now?" Cat asked the question on all their minds.
"I don't know, Kitty, I just don't know," Beck ruffled her hair.
"I can't believe I'm saying this, but I wish Trina was here."
"You do?" Beck and Cat speculated.
"Yeah, it's weird huh? But like Jade, Trina's got a big sister side that I love about her so much. It's like she always knows what's up and no matter what, she gets me through it."
"Huh, Trina, who would have thought," Cat said.
"Yeah, I want my big sister right now. She'd know what to do."
"I was hoping you'd say that," said a voice that came fro behind.
The three of them turned their heads and in the flesh stood Trina and Sinjin.
"Trina!" Tori shot up and ran to her sister's arms.
This was something Beck, Cat and Sinjin rarely saw, and they couldn't help bust smile at the Vega sisters.
"Trina, why are you here?" Cat asked when it was her turn to hug the older Vega.
"And how did you get here?" Beck gave her a hug as well.
"Sinjin," Trina simply responded.
Tori looked at Sinjin with pure gratitude. "Thanks, Sinjin," she hugged him.
"And there's that feeling," Sinjin creepily said. If Tori wasn't so happy at that moment she would have squirmed away, but she kept the embrace anyway.
"So I hear things have been pretty ugly lately," Trina started.
"They have," Beck said.
"But Sinjin kind of brought us back to reality," Tori pointed out.
"Yeah, thanks Sinjin," Cat poked his stomach.
"He did?" Trina was impressed.
"The three of us are pretty much the bad guys," Tori explained.
"What did I say earlier? Don't point fingers. It's not just you guys, it's also their part too."
"Well I'm sure you all have good reasons to be upset with one another, so don't think you're the complete bad guys," the older Vega advised them. "Just give it time. You guys are friends, it'll work out."
"I can't believe I'm saying this, but that was some good advice Trina," Beck said.
"See, told you she's awesome," Tori side hugged her sister.
"Hey Beck, what do you say we head over to the kitchen and get some coffee? I'm sure you're not going to sleep in your cabin tonight."
"Why not? You're not so bad, Van Cleef. Plus, I'm sure the ladies want to talk. Goodnight Tori, Cat. Thanks again, Trina."
When it was just the girls, Trina decided to ask some more questions.
"So, is someone going to tell me what the drama is all about?"
"Tori got an offer from Kojak but without Andre and she doesn't know what to do about it, Beck and Jade broke up because Beck was unsure of their future, and Robbie and I aren't talking because we don't know where to go with our relationship," Cat explained in one breath.
"Whoa," Trina was shocked.
"I think Cat pretty much gave the rundown," Tori said.
"Ok, one at a time…. Uh, Beck and Jade, since he's not here. Why'd they break up?"
"Beck was worried about the future," Cat said.
"Including his relationship with Jade," Tori added.
"So Jade took it the wrong way and thought he was planning on breaking up after graduation. So she broke it off right now."
"I still don't see what Beck sees in Jade over me," Trina first thought. "But, I know how much he adores her, and he just has to realize how much he loves her, and that would be enough to go by one day at a time."
"Good advice. We should tell him that later," Tori said.
"Now, what about you, Red? What's the deal with you and four eyes?"
Cat sighed.
"They like each other, we'll start there," Tori said.
"I told you so," Trina smartly pointed out.
"Yeah, you did. But-"
"But what?"
"I'm too scared to be in a relationship with Robbie. What if things don't work out? Would we really go back to being just friends or would it affect us for the rest of our lives?" Cat whimpered.
"But Cat, isn't it worth the risk to be with someone you really care about? Even Robbie?"
Tori chuckled.
"Trina's right. You'll never know until you try. And Robbie adores you. He'll never do anything to mess it up."
"You really think so?" The redhead mumbled.
"What's really on your mind?" Trina sensed there might have been something more.
"What if he leaves me too?" she was about ready to cry.
"What?" Trina asked Tori.
Tori understood and embraced her friend.
"Her family just up and left for Idaho because of her brother's 'condition'."
"Oh. Well sweetie, Robbie wouldn't leave you. I'm sure if he could, he'd follow you to wherever you'll go after high school," Trina rubbed her back.
"He would?" she sniffled.
"He would," Tori smiled.
"Kk," Cat smiled and wiped her eyes before composing herself again.
"All right, two down, one to go. Tori, you're up."
"Tori's just a hot mess," Cat said.
"Cat!" Tori said.
"I said 'hot' mess didn't I?" she giggled.
"What does Cat mean by a mess?" her sister asked.
"Cat said 'hot' mess," Tori corrected her.
"Whatever gets you to sleep at night, Tor," Trina smirked.
"Where do I start?"
"How about, you and Jade," Cat suggested.
"You and Jade? I thought the thing was about you and Andre?"
"We already talked about me and Jade, Cat. Remember earlier with Beck?"
"Oh, right," Cat remembered.
"Can someone just tell me what's going on?" Trina wondered.
"Tori and Jade fought the entire summer at a point where they were done with each other, but don't worry, Beck and I talked to Tori about Jade's sensitive side so Tori is contemplating and trying to see Jade in a different light," Cat said nonchalantly fluttering her eyes and smiling.
"Did she really just say all that?" Trina asked her sister.
"Cat's surprised us a lot this summer," Tori said.
Cat simply giggled.
"Ok, so Jade's fine. Now what about Andre?"
"Well, that's the thing. I never said I was going to dump Andre for Kojak, but because of Jade's and my bickering, she made it look like I was going to wait for the perfect moment to leave Andre in the dust and dump him for stardom."
"Well were you?"
"No of course not! But Jade wasn't entirely wrong. I don't know why I was waiting so long. Maybe she was right. Maybe I wanted to join his label, but she was wrong that I would ever think of leaving Andre behind. He's the reason that I'm still torn."
"Well what is it that you want?" Cat asked.
"To sing," Tori said.
"No chizz," Trina said. "But what about your problem?"
"I just wish Andre could live the dream with me."
"Don't be scared that Andre won't make it because he's crazy talented. He'll get his shot, Tor. Are you willing to give up your dream just to wait for him to get his?" her sister posed.
"I'm scared too. I don't know if I can make it."
"There's never knowing unless you try," Cat smirked. "Isn't that what you guys told me?"
Trina smiled at the redhead. "Cat's right. Follow your dreams. Whatever it is. And don't lose sight of it. You know, you guys are so luck to have each other. The six of you. What I would give just to have friends like you guys."
"Trina, you're a friend," Cat offered. "Sometimes…"
"Thanks, Cat," Trina laughed. "Everything will be okay ladies. You'll see."
A/N: Chapter Song title - You're The Reason - This chapter was all about Trina and that song was about Trina. Trina had her moments in the show, even if she was seen as the annoying one. I'd have her as a sister any day. At least I know life wouldn't be boring.
Let's start with the guys. Here are some of my favorite lines from:
Sinjin -
I just wanna say you guys make me sick... 'Cause you're all great looking, and talented, and popular. I mean, you guys star in every play at this school. And you sing all the songs. And you do all the talking in class... You guys have it all! And you're really worried about which one of you has the most followers? Yeah, feel ashamed, 'cause you should feel ashamed. (The Slap Fight)
Sikowitz -
"Good Ghandi!"
"Class is no place for swearing or vibrating." (Freak the Freak Out)
"Beck, you'll choose for Cat, Cat will choose for Robbie, Robbie will choose for Beck, André will choose for Tori, Tori will choose for Jade, Jade, you'll choose for André. I think that deserves some applause!" (Sleepover at Sikowitz's)
Beck -
"Easy's boring" (Tori Fixes Beck and Jade)
"Have you ever seen a carnivorious wilderbeast rubbing up fat Dan Schneider, while conversing with..." (Sleepover at Sikowitz's)
"Apples are falling out of my butt." (Pilot)
"Wow, you're chewing that thing like it's your job." (Tori Goes Platinum)
Andre -
"Normal's boring." (Pilot)
"That's some legit logic." (Tori Fixes Beck and Jade)
"I really wish that I could write the next line. My favorite letter's J. Tuna fish fillet. I'm gonna wash my dog with some blue shampoo." (Jade Gets Crushed)
Any time he says "Chizz". I use it all the time now :)
Robbie -
"Oh, no! Jackie Bonay is having heart confarctions!" (Wok Star)
"That does it! Caterina Valentine, I will not sit here anymore and listen to you talk bad about yourself! You're adorable. Any guy would be lucky as cheese to go out with you." (The Blonde Squad)
"Yuperdoo!"
Gerald: It's on! Robbie: Like a game of Mahjong! (The Hambone King)
"These fish mock me..." "I'm going to drink the fish water." "Don't drink the fish water." (Survival of the Hottest)
"I like black curls." (The Breakfast Bunch)
Joint Quotes -
Andre: What kind of video should we make?
Robbie: I'm not sure yet, but check the weather. A brainstorm's coming! (Opposite Date)
Robbie: Well, look who it is. The rehearsal skippers.
Beck: Did you think of that one in the shower?
Robbie: No, it was a bubble bath. (Three Girls and a Moose)
Sikowitz: Andre, pick a role.
Andre: Tommy, ten year old identical twin brother of Carter.
Sikowitz: Beck, pick a role.
Beck: Carter, ten year old identical twin brother of Tommy. I guess we're twins.
Andre: Then Mama's got some explaining to do. (Tori and Jade's Playdate)
Beck: I always had a feeling you were anti-canadian.
Andre: So, whatcha gonna do 'bout it, eh? Eh? You gonna hit me with a hockey bat, eh? (Car, Rain and Fire)
Beck: Trina made chicken for me.
Andre: Don't you listen to her? She made a turkey! Why would you wanna date a Canadian that doesn't know one food bird from another? (Car, Rain and Fire)
Beck: Trina, did you learn your lesson?
Robbie: About telling lies?
Andre: Meow (Car, Rain and Fire)
Robbie: Why are you being nice to me?
Beck: Because you're letting us. (The Breakfast Bunch)
Robbie: Just to be clear, I am on the boys side?
Sikowitz: Yes.
Robbie: Sweet! (Cell Block)