Sorry this one took a bit; it's been hectic week between getting ready for the beach and getting college lined up. I hope you enjoy and thanks for all the awesome reviews and comments, you guys are just flippin' amazing! Much love, Fluff
Disclaimer: I don not own Victorious or the quite fetching Avan Jogia...darn!
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When I Look At You
Chapter 4 ~ Monday
Tori
She never thought she'd be so happy to have her family back, but then again she had been experiencing a whole lot of new things lately.
Beck, for example, just to name one.
Namely her weekend with him, but she couldn't dwell on that; it just wasn't healthy.
Sunk down into the comfort of her bed she didn't even notice her door creak open with a subtlety only her mom could have possessed. It wasn't until she sat down on the end of the bed that Tori even noticed someone was in her personal space wanting to talk. Grabbing the remote from the small nightstand she turned down her small TV and forced herself into a semi-sitting position and gave a small smile to her parent.
"Glad to see you survived the weekend," her mom started with a small laugh, "I just thought I'd see if you needed anything; you've been awfully quiet since we got back." Tori just continued to smile and shook her head; was her pouty mood really that noticeable?
Her parents had only been home for three hours now, did they gain ESP while away for their anniversary?
"I'm fine, mom," Tori lied easily as she pulled her knees up to her chest to hug tightly, "I just stayed up too late, there was Biggly Bear Marathon on last night." She went on to explain, knowing full well her mother would completely by it; she didn't disappoint.
"God knows you love watching whatever that things is," She laughed with a shake of her head before rising after a pat to Tori's leg, "I'll let ya catch up on some sleep." And just like that she was gone, the only evidence of her presence being the indent in the blankets at the foot of the bed. Groaning, Tori slumped back down in her bed and pulled the cover up over her head like she used to when a thunderstorm would strike in the middle of the night.
She'd gladly go stand out in one right now if it meant not having to lie about her feelings.
This depression thing just didn't work for her; life was supposed to be lived to the fullest, not to the most secretive.
Beck
"I'm thirsty; get me a drink."
"The fridge is right there."
"I don't care, go get me one." Beck shook his head and hid his frown as he rose from the couch and crossed over to the tiny mini fridge, pulling the door open and grabbing a bottle of water from the shelf.
"What's the magic word?" He asked over his shoulder only to be glared at with Jade's dark eyes.
"I don't want water." She stated before turning back to the TV and stretching out further on the sofa, her legs taking occupancy in his vacated spot. Shaking his head Beck put the bottle back in the fridge and crossed back over to the sofa where he lifted Jade's feet in order to sit down and then let them fall back onto his lap.
She looked up at him, her face incredulous.
"Where's my drink?" He felt himself shrug because he knew it'd just make her more agitated.
"It's hard to get something when you don't know what you're getting." At this Jade took a deep breath and slapped a hand over her face, clearly trying to control herself; talk about a drama queen.
While she collected herself Beck turned his gaze back to the TV and tried to appear as though he was actually watching it despite the fact his mind was completely elsewhere. Jade had been a constant since Sunday night when she arrived only twenty minutes after Tori left; they had cut it pretty close. Since then Jade had bitched and complained about anything and everything, obviously unchanged from her weekend surrounded by family.
It was safe to say she single handedly shattered the best weekend he ever had…she would just never find out.
"God Beck, are you even listening to me? I said I wanted tea, don't you have any?" Looking back over at his girlfriend Beck found her sitting up, her hands raised in a 'what the hell' gesture.
"I have water and lemonade. Take it or leave it." He said with a shake of the head and a small, forced smile. Jade practically hissed at this and shoved him slightly as she forced herself from the couch and charged for the bathroom, the door slamming in its plastic frame.
Rubbing a hand over his face Beck slumped down deeper into the sofa, a soft groan escaping his lips.
Why couldn't life have a rewind button?
Tori
"And I got these at Barrin—"
"Uh huh." Tori could have cared less about Trina's latest shopping spree.
"Oh! And this pair at Fra—"
"Vey nice." And her shoes.
"These were a grea—"
"Uh huh." And her entire weekend, even; the girl just never knew when to shut up.
From her vantage point atop her bed Tori could easily survey the contents of Trina's weekend in one sweeping gaze. Ever since her sister had arrived home only an hour ago she had insisted on showing off her new found Memorial Day deals. Their parents had grown bored in fifteen minutes where they then sent Trina up to Tori's room, figuring sisterly bonding could never hurt.
How wrong they were.
After a five minute yelling match about invasion of privacy and wrestling to open and shut the door, Tori had called a cease fire and allowed Trina in, her bags seemingly puking all over her bedroom floor. From there Trina went on to tell the not-so exciting tales of how she acquired each item.
Tori was bored in the first three seconds.
"Uh huh." Tori said for what felt like the thousandth time; she found that whenever Trina looked at her with a smile and wide eyes that this simple phrase would make her laugh and nod vigorously despite the fact that Tori was barely even paying attention.
Trina was cutting in on her Real World marathon; she'd pay in a day or two.
The simple TV show seemed to be the only thing that kept her anchored to reality, to prove to her that anyone could have had a weekend such as hers and maybe even such a sister.
Nah…she was pretty sure Trina was God's practical joke on their family tree.
Beck
Talk about being a punching bag; and for reality no less.
After Jade's blow up over the drink incident she had insisted on going out to get Fro Yo; they didn't have any up North and she was dying to get some. Beck assumed the role of driver despite the fact that Jade had to move her car so he could get his out of the driveway, but it made her happy, so why not?
He couldn't handle a second blow up.
The drive into town was quiet as usual only this time it was awkward, uncomfortable even. Quickly stealing a glance at his passenger, Beck watched with quiet exasperation as Jade fiddled with his radio.
"You know I hate it when you change the station; I can't stand that depressing crap you listen to." She complained as she tuned it on a scream-o station before leaning back in her seat and relishing in the ripping guitar runs and indistinguishable words.
"Well it is my car." Beck stated, shaking his head as he watched the road before him.
"But you know I hate that Indie stuff."
"Well you weren't around over the weekend; I listened to what I liked." He defended himself despite the fact that Jade was practically fluffing up like a cat under attack.
"Well you should have changed it back; you knew I was coming home." She stated matter-of-factly, her glare focused out the window as he frowned quietly and tightened his grip on the wheel.
Silence once again bubbled up into the interior of the car where it lasted until he pulled into the parking lot of the yogurt place and killed the ignition. Jade gave him the cold shoulder as she exited the car and crossed the street, not even waiting for Beck as she cut through the outdoor eating area and went ahead inside. Trying hard to control himself, the dark haired boy followed her path of simmering anger and upon entering the store found that she already ordered; her cup in hand and the spoon already in her mouth.
"You're paying." She stated as she passed by him on her way back out to get a table in the shade. Shaking his head Beck pulled out his wallet and stepped up to the counter.
"Hey Tim," He greeted with a nod; it was the same guy that had been there on Friday, "can I get that thing Tori gets?"
"She comes up with some pretty good combos, eh?" Tim smiled as Beck handed over a bill and shoved the change into his pocket as he watched the older gentleman make Tori's usual. He accepted the cup with a nod of thanks and made his way out to join Jade with the hopes that she was completely bitched out for the day; he was starting to get tired of her mood swings.
"Ew," She said making a face upon seeing him sit down, "what is that?"
"The usual." He smiled back widely as he slipped Tori's sunglasses down over his eyes and watched in silent amusement as Jade's glare practically melted the Fro Yo before her.
He wasn't going to let her have everything.
*****So this one was a little short and had a bit more Beck to it than Tori; it's mainly a set up for Tuesday and to see what life with Jade is like. I don't think I quite got Jade right, but that's okay, I don't really like her that much :P
Anywho, reviews and comments are always appreciated and loved, so get to it! Go! Now! ~ Fluff ;)