Ahh, this is super short - but I got inspired as soon as I watched the new episode so I just went for it. And also it was written really quickly - so apologies for any mistakes! Not really fluff, more angsty but I hope you like it. I know I'm been terrible at updating but I'm doing my best! Please let me know what you think both of the chapter AND the episode!

Dsiclaimer: Seriously, if I owned Victorious, Beck would have more emotional reactions than just "shrug" and "amused glance"... but as it stands it all belongs to Schneider and Co.

They walked out of Cat's Mom's Boss' (his name was Carl, right?) house silently, trying to avoid eye contact and any talking so none of them spilled their secret. Cat seemed to half calmed down a little, mostly because Carl was so nice about everything, even though he did think it was the earthquake's fault. In the driveway they stood awkwardly for a moment, Beck glanced at Jade who was obviously staring at the ground so she wouldn't have to look him in the eye. He sighed, this week had been tough. Jade had gone out of her way to make sure they weren't in the same room for too long, let alone actually talk to each other. And, yeah, he got it. It was hard seeing her every day at school, knowing they weren't together anymore. And it was even harder to describe what he felt when he saw her update on The Slap earlier today. Like really? Already?

"Cat, do you want a ride home?" Jade finally muttered, breaking the silence.

"Thanks Jade! I'm just gonna say bye to Robbie, k?" Cat smiled, and skipped over to the curb when Beck's car was parked and where Robbie had been packing up the boxes they had brought.

"Whatever," Jade muttered and shifted on her feet a little.

Beck, bit his lip, trying to garner the courage to say something. This was ridiculous. Why was he feeling so awkward? "So, sorry your date fell through."

She lifted her head to glare at him. It was the type of glare usually reserved for perky blondes who flirted with him at parties, so he felt unnerved. "Shut up Beck," she snapped. "We're not friends."

Thankfully she'd already dropped her gaze, because he actually flinched at this. He shouldn't be surprised, not really, but he never really imagined have this conversation with her. "I..." he starts, but paused when he saw Cat skipping back from his car. "I'm glad you're okay."

"What?" Her head snapped up, her voice dripping with disbelief and she looked at him like he missed something horribly obvious.

"The earthquake," he clarified. "I'm glad you didn't get hurt." In those split seconds before the actually quake hit, he remembered seeing her jump onto the sofa, and wanting so badly to reach for her, and pull her into his arms so he could try and protect her. But he knew he couldn't. He wasn't allowed to protect her anymore. So he reached for Cat, who probably needed more protecting than Jade ever would, and pulled her towards the doorframe.

Jade stared at him, before turning to Cat, "Can we go now?" She said angrily, and stormed off towards her car.

"KK!" Cat exclaimed, obviously feeling better now, "Bye Beck!" She gave him a quick hug and ran off after Jade. Beck watched them for a moment, before shoving his hands in his pockets and making his way towards his own car.

...

Robbie spoke as soon as Beck got in the car, "I really didn't know Jade was gonna be there tonight. Sorry, man."

He shrugged, "Whatever, it's fine. I mean, obviously her plans fell through last minute. I'm glad she's dating again though because-" he paused when he saw Robbie looking at him weirdly. Okay so yeah, he was rambling, but given the circumstances he was allowed to act a little weird. "What?"

Robbie swallowed, "Uhh... Cat told me that Jade practically begged her to let her help dog-sit. Like, days ago. I don't think there ever was any date."

"Huh." Beck's eyes widened in disbelief. Jade wouldn't lie like that for no reason, so why would she say that... He also couldn't ignore the feeling of relief he felt when he found out there was no date. Obviously they're both going to have to move on, but one week. Really?

"Yeah..." Robbie hummed awkwardly, filling up the silence. "You okay?"

Beck shook his head in order to stop thinking about... everything and nodded vehemently. "Yeah, yeah. It's just weird, you know. Seeing her and not..." He trailed off, mostly because he was trying super hard not to think about it.

"But it's for the best, right?" Robbie asked, looking at him expectantly.

Beck nodded, biting his lip. "Yeah, totally," he said, and turned on the car hoping that driving and whatever was playing on radio would make him think of anything else right now.