This one came to me while I couldn't sleep, I find that I am incredibly inspired when I lie in bed in the dark ahaha. Enjoy the chapter and thank you all.

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In His Shadow

Chapter 7- Not that Guy

Beck woke up to the sound of whimpering, he looked over in the direction of his bed where Tori lay. He could tell by the way that she thrashed and whimpered that she was locked in a nightmare. Without a second thought he threw his blankets aside and walked over to her. He shook her gently trying to get her to wake up but she didn't

"Tori, wake up." he said. She had told him that she'd randomly have these very real feeling nightmares but never did she tell him what they were about and watching her now he really wanted to know. "Tori wake up, it's not real, it's just a dream."

Tori woke up with a scream, for a moment she couldn't recall where she was and it didn't help that all she saw were fuzzy outlines of furniture. Her name was said softly, she turned her head in the direction where his voice had come from and smiled weakly at his fuzzy outline. Beck climbed onto the bed beside her and brought her into his arms. She clung to him like he was what kept her tethered to the reality and away from the terrors of her subconscious. He kissed the top of her head and assured her that it had all been a dream.

"Do you want to talk about it?" he asked after a while.

She shook her head and said, "Maybe later its still too fresh. I'm sorry I didn't mean to wake you up."

"It's okay." He said pressing another kiss to the top of her head. "Now try to get some sleep okay."

Waking up with Tori lying on his chest was something Beck could get used to. He glanced over at the clock it was a little past ten and in a couple of minutes his mother would come by to tell him that breakfast was ready. Tori mumbled something about how she didn't want to eat Trina's cooking because it was gross. Beck chuckled and Tori's eyes fluttered open.

"Morning beautiful." Beck said.

"What are you laughing at Beckett?" Tori mumbled into his chest.

"My girlfriend talks in her sleep."

Tori looked up at Beck, it was the first time he had called her his girlfriend and she loved how it sounded. "Yeah well my boyfriend snores."

"What boyfriend are you talking about because I most certainly do not snore." Beck said tapping her nose.

"You do too snore." Tori laughed. "Like a chainsaw."

"Prove it." Beck challenged.

"I'll record you next time." Tori said.

"So you'll be spending the night again." Beck said playfully wiggling his eyebrows.

"Maybe."

"Beck breakfast is ready!" his mother called as she knocked on the door.

"Coming!" Beck said.

Tori followed Beck into the house, it smelt like breakfast. He led her to the kitchen where his mom was standing over the stove making hash browns. Tori smiled as she watched Beck give his mom a one-armed hug and kiss her cheek, he did it every time he walked into the house and Tori always found it sweet.

"Mom we're going to need an extra plate, Tori wound up staying the night." Beck said picking a slice of bacon up from the pan.

His mom turned around and smiled at Tori like it was no big deal that she had stayed the night in her sixteen year old son's RV, then again it wasn't the first time Tori had stayed the night. "Good morning Tori."

"Good morning Mrs. Oliver." Tori said returning the smile. "Breakfast smells delicious."

"Thank you dear, Beckett don't just stand there get her a plate."

Beck reached into one of the cupboards and pulled out a plate, he handed it to her and she smiled, "Such a gentleman."

"He better be." Beck's dad laughed as he entered the kitchen. "Hello Tori."

"Hi Mr. Oliver."

They sat down at the table and ate the delicious breakfast Beck's mom made. Beck and his dad discussed the movie while Tori and his mom talked about what was going on in Hollywood Arts. His mom laughed at the fact that Jade was going to give her back the lead in the play because it was to sweet and prissy for her. They agreed to come watch the play on opening night and when Beck's mom suggested that Beck take Tori to the world premiere of his movie Tori couldn't help but smile, his mom was always trying to get them to go out. She really took a liking to Tori and Tori really like Beck's mom, the more Tori came over the closer she and his mom became and soon enough Beck's mom was like her second mom.

"Beck is there something you want to tell your parents?" Tori said.

"Um yeah. Mom, dad as of last night Tori and I are dating." Beck said somewhat shyly. Tori thought that Beck looked really cute when he acted shy, it wasn't something he did often but when he did Tori found it to be the most adorable thing in the world. He turned to look at her. "I was going to do this eventually but I guess now's a good time. Tori Vega I would be honored if you would accompany me to the world premiere of Paired."

"I would be honored to be your date Beck Oliver." Tori said.

"Oh my this is too cute." Beck's mom said cheerfully.

"No funny business in that RV okay?" Beck's dad said sternly.

Tori felt herself blush and Beck just shook his head at his parents. After breakfast Beck's mom hugged Tori tightly before she left to collect Beck's dirty clothes from the RV. The two of them helped Beck's dad load the dishwasher while listening to him lecture about how they should be responsible and how they should always think about the consequences before they did anything. When they were done Tori wasn't sure if her blush would go away.

"My dad's not going to be so...insightful." Tori said as they walked back to the RV. "He's going flash his badge and remind you that he's a cop. He might even take a gun out of the safe for 'cleaning.' My mom will pretty much be like yours, they should get together they could really be friends."

"I'm not worried about your dad because I won't be that guy." Beck said.

"What guy?"

"The guy that would hurt his little girl."

Tori didn't think she could love Beck anymore than she already did but when she heard him say those words to her she knew she had been wrong. She caught him off guard when she threw her arms around his neck and crashed her lips against his. It took him only a second to wrap his arms around her waist and return the kiss. His mouth was so warm, the caress of his lips softer than she remembered. He tasted tentatively with his tongue, and Tori opened her mouth with a low moan. Tori tangled her hands in his soft dark hair and used her new grip to pull him closer to her. He groaned, a strained sound, and pulled away. Tori found that her whole body was tingling with pleasure. They were standing close together, their foreheads touching and hot breaths mingling making her feel intoxicated and leaving her wanting more of him. Beck smirked knowingly and kissed her once more softly on the lips.

"I said no funny business." Beck's dad said as he came out to retrieve the newspaper.

Tori was sure her face was as red or redder than Cat's hair. Beck chuckled and led her back inside so she could gather her things while he changed. They were going to go back to her house so she could get dressed and then they were going to meet up with their friends and hang out at the mall before going back to her house and having a much needed game night. He looked at his phone and told Isabelle and Tyler that he wasn't going to be able to go to lunch with them.

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