"He's going to kill me." Andre muttered as he leaned against the lockers near Jade's. "This was such a dumb idea." Tori, Beck and Robbie were standing at Tori's locker and had had their eyes on Andre and Jade since the moment they entered the school. The stares from the countless nodders had made Andre beyond uncomfortable, but now, under the eyes of his friends, he was beginning to wish he could just disappear. Jade rolled her eyes.
"Beck's not going to do anything." She replied bitterly, "And would you chill already? It's going to work."
"How do you know?" Andre asked, bouncing slightly with nervousness. "There are codes against dating your friend's ex, Jade! I'm breaking like the number one rule!"
"Relax." Jade commanded. "You're not really breaking any rules."
"He doesn't know that!"
"Well he tried to kiss Tori so you're even." Jade shot back, effectively shutting him up. "Now hold my hand or something" She insisted. "They're coming over."
"Hey guys." Tori greeted them, trying to sound as normal as possible. Robbie lifted his hand in a small wave.
"Hey." Andre replied nervously, receiving himself a sharp nudge from Jade. Right, relax, he reminded himself.
"Sooo.." Tori began, trying to ignore their intertwined hands. "Did anyone do the homework for our movie production class? Cuz I did not understand it at all." Andre shook his head, staring at his and Jade's hands to avoid the group;s gazes. He wasn't the only one. Beck's eyes were glued to their hands as well, trying to convince himself that he wasn't really seeing what he thought he was. A loud shriek broke their silence as a joyful Cat came rushing up to the group.
"Oh my gosh!" She cried happily, pulling Jade into a hug. "You didn't tell me you and Andre were dating!" Cat had done it, brought up the subject that everyone was afraid to touch. "I'm so happy for you!" She squealed.
"Thanks." Andre and Jade muttered, giving the little redhead a small smile.
"When did you guys start dating?" Tori asked, her voice lacking its usual pep. Andre and Jade exchanged glances.
"Several weeks ago." Jade spoke up first. "But we didn't want to tell anyone until we were sure it was going to work."
"So you guys are serious then?" Tori asked, forcing a smile. Andre and Jade nodded. "Well I'm really happy for you guys."
"Thanks." Andre replied awkwardly, earning himself another elbow from Jade.
"Maybe Cat and I could go on a double date with you guys sometime!" Robbie spoke up, happily. Cat giggled happily.
"Yeah! We could go to Nozu! And get sushi!" She grinned. Tori glanced at Beck, who's eyes hadn't left Jade and Andre's interlocked hands. Just then, the bell rang, saving Jade and Andre from having to answer their enthusiastic friends.
"Ohhh class time!" Cat cried happily, grabbing her boyfriend's hand and pulling him along with her to first period. Jade pulled Andre along as well, pushing past a dazed Beck and conflicted Tori. Beck shook his head, trying to clear it, and then turned to follow the others. Tori grabbed his hand, stopping him from leaving.
"Beck." He turned to face her, his face and eyes void of all emotion. "Are you okay?" Beck shrugged.
"Yeah, why wouldn't I be? Jade and I broke up; she can date whoever she likes." Tori didn't say anything, just watched him intently for any sign of emotion.
"Are you sure?" She asked at last.
"I'm fine." Beck insisted, pulling his arm from her grip. "Now come on, or we'll be late to class."
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But saying he was fine and being fine, Beck soon found out, were completely different things. He couldn't get used to the sight of Jade and Andre holding hands and soon it was proving difficult for him to even be around them. Tori continued to badger him, asking him how he was, and he was becoming shorter and shorter with her. He didn't want to talk about it, see it, or think about it; he just wanted it to go away.
"Don't tell me that you're fine Beck, because you're obviously not." Tori insisted as he packed up to leave school that Friday. "You've barely said a word all week."
"Just leave it, Tori." Beck replied irritably. "Like I've said a thousand times, it doesn't bother me." Tori rolled her eyes.
"Whatever." She replied exasperatedly, walking off to find her sister. Beck sighed, closing his locker. He heard Jade's voice and immediately turned toward it. He saw her at her locker laughing about something with Andre who was leaned back against it. He felt his body tense, a sensation he had become all too familiar with in the past week. Jade glanced over at him and their eyes met for a brief second before she turned back to Andre, smiling slyly at him. Before Beck knew what was happening, she had leaned in and was kissing Andre, pulling him into her. He kissed her back gently and Beck couldn't take it anymore, he felt physically sick, like he had just been hit by a bus. He turned and stormed out the door, trying to get away from it all as fast as possible.
Author's Note: So, what do you guys think? Like it so far? Please review! Also, yes, Cat and Robbie are dating in this. Tori and Beck are not although the almost kiss in TGP did happen. Andre knows about it because Jade told him. Any other questions? PM me, review, follow, favorite, and did I mention review? :D
