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Guest begged for Jade to not get pregnant in this story. Lol

I promise, she won't : )

Enjoy?

Jade's POV

I woke up Tuesday morning with a throbbing pain going on in my head. I sat up as slow as possible and tried to breathe through it. The pain had subsided yesterday when I took some aspirin, but returned later in the day.

Beck had come home with me again so I had to act like I was good to avoid a trip to the emergency room. I know he means well, but I don't think he really understands the way me and my dad function. As long as I do well in school and don't get arrested, I can live however I please. Drawing attention to myself with the whole hospital ordeal would only ruin that relationship.

Speaking of Beck, I looked at my empty bed suddenly remembering he was supposed to be in it. We'd hung out all afternoon doing homework, going through my CD collection, and well…he counted a few more freckles. We still managed to make time to rehearse our lyric scene for Sikowitz' project.

It was going better than I thought it would, Beck is a really great actor. He acted angry and frustrated but hurt and vulnerable at the same time, it was pretty awesome to see him. Of course I could still tell that he was acting. I don't know why that is, but I knew it was all fake; maybe because I knew the real him.

I got out of bed and walked downstairs wearing Beck's t shirt that I'd stolen off his back and nothing else. The shirt covered most of my butt and it's not like anyone was gonna see me but him so who cares.

I made my way to the kitchen to see him cooking once again. His hair was perfect as ever even though he was topless and still wearing his pajama pants. He had the radio on and was lip syncing and dancing to some Bruno Mars song. I tried to stay quiet but failed when he looked so ridiculous I had to laugh out loud.

"Hey," he looked up and grinned at me, not the least bit ashamed. "Oh you know you know you know I'd never ask you to change! If perfect's what you're searching for than just stay the same…" He started singing to me as I got nearer. He pulled me into his arms and forced me to dance, completely making me forget how much I hated this song.

"…'Cause girl you're amazing," He looked at me like a lovesick puppy as the song ended. "Just the way you are…"

He kissed me softly and released his hold on me to go back to cooking…eggs now that I saw. And bacon. Where did he find all this stuff?

"You know…" I said as I wrapped my arms around his bare torso from behind. "I hate waking up alone."

"Is that so?" He moved an arm around me bringing me to his side. He looked at me and my legs felt weak…in a good way I think. "I'll try to remember that…" he mumbled before kissing me again; this time slower and much much better.

I put a hand on his cheek to pull him closer to me and make it easier for my tongue to play with his. He pulled me tighter to his side with the one arm he had around my waist as I started to run out of air.

"Ahem," I heard the familiar fake throat clear and broke apart from Beck's lips with a frown. Beck didn't freak as much this time, only loosened his grip around my waist.

"Hi dad," I fake smiled and tried to act casual while pulling the hem on my shirt down as low as it would go.

"Jade," he nodded at me and went to the pile of mail on the counter.

"You remember Beck…"

"Sure I do," he said, while opening an envelope.

"Good morning, sir," Beck said politely while flipping a piece of bacon.

"Of course I remember him more…clothed shall we say?" My father said with a fake smile as he shredded a piece of paper. "Jade, a word please?" he motioned for me to follow him as he left to the living room.

"I'll be right back," I said as I rolled my eyes and followed him as he was putting on the jacket of his suit by the front door. "You summoned…"

"If you insist on carrying on with this little…fling, I think you should make the necessary lifestyle changes."

"What are you talking about?"

"At least make an effort to hide him," He was seriously more mad that I didn't hide Beck than the fact that he was here? "Don't parade your tryst half naked around my kitchen, and tell him to move that truck into the garage where the neighbors can't see."

"…..Okay," I said after a pause.

"Did you get that new phone?" He said as he picked up his briefcase.

"Yeah."

"Good, send your number to my secretary when you get a chance," he opened the door to leave but stopped to take out his wallet. He handed me a few bills to accompany his goodbye. "And buy yourself some clothes that fit."

He closed the door behind him and I stood there until I could hear his car peel out of the driveway. I'm not surprised or anything, this is exactly what I meant. I don't have a problem with the way things are, I'm used to them; it's when problems arise that things have to change. That, I'm not ready for.

"Hey, is he gone?" Beck said from the entrance to the kitchen.

"Yeah," I turned and smiled at him; man, he had some great abs. "Sorry about that."

"No problem," he took my hand and led me back into the kitchen. "Here, sit." He ordered, sitting me down on a stool in front of my counter. He placed a full plate of food in front of me and stood watching me expectantly. I picked up a piece of bacon and took a bite while he sighed heavily. "So you do eat!"

"Beck…" I rolled my eyes.

"What?" he laughed lightly. "I've never seen it happen, I'm trying to take in the moment."

"What are you talking about? I eat lunch everyday in front of you!"

"No no!" He put his hands up. "You pick at a meal like a chicken everyday in front of me. It's just nice to know you're capable of consuming more than a bite."

"Whatever," I shrugged and picked up a fork. He was a pretty good cook, which was a welcome change for me. He joined me and we sat eating in my kitchen talking about the most random things.

I know it sounds weird for a teenager to say it, but it felt so comfortable; like we'd been having breakfast together for years and this was just another day. It was moments like this where I could almost see us having a future together. A long one with lots of friends and public outings and a wedding with black roses and tiny tanned babies with great abs. Almost.

Beck's POV

I've made a discovery. It's impossible to focus on schoolwork when Jade is within a one mile radius of me. We were all sitting around Tori's living room studying our lines separately before we broke up to practice, and Jade was sitting clear across the room from me. I was on the couch closest to the door while she was sitting on Tori's kitchen counter.

Still, I couldn't focus. She was wearing a purple scoop neck long sleeve with a black skirt and tights. She was fully clothed, but I couldn't help but remember where all her freckles were. My eyes trailed from her crossed legs, up her thighs to her stomach…her chest…the areas on her neck that made her moan when I kissed them…those lips looked so soft right now…and her eyes…were looking at me.

She raised her eyebrows and I realized she knew I was full on checking her out. I cleared my throat and looked back to my script, but noticed the smirk on her face before I did.

"Alright, I'm ready!" Ally said from beside me. Was it me or were her shorts kind of short today. I looked over her outfit and couldn't help but wonder if she was cold. I don't remember her dressing so…revealing when we were going out. Oh well, people change I guess.

"Let's do this!" Andre got up and they walked to Tori's piano to practice. They were paired to do "Wake Me Up When September Ends" by Green Day, which was a pretty morbid song in my opinion. It was good, and they're skit was alright considering acting was neither of their specialties.

Soon Cat and Robbie gathered to practice their scene and Tori left to go help Trina with something upstairs. Jade sauntered over to the couch next to me, and I relished in her scent again. It was 10 o'clock now, with meant it had been over 12 hours since I'd kissed her. That was way too long if you ask me.

"Are you ready?" She asked as she flipped her script upside down to practice without it.

"Mmhmm…" I nodded and put my hand on her thigh, lightly tracing circles. She raised her eyebrows at me and looked behind us to where Ally and Andre stood then shook her head. I nodded and removed my hand with a frown.

We started practicing like usual, running through it as in character as possible. For someone who never acted before, Jade had some raw talent. And she took it seriously, which I loved. In our fifth time rehearsing it, as we approached a high point in the scene, I realized the whole gang was watching us.

"I told you this is my fault, look me in the eyeball," she said raising her voice as we stood face to face.

"Next time I'm pissed, I'll lay my fist at the drywall!" I said louder, moving towards her like we planned. I waited for her to say her next line but she never did. She blinked a few times then shook her head.

"I'm sorry, can we do it again? I need to see the line," she went to retrieve her script.

"Jade, come on. You knew these perfectly yesterday, what happened?" I couldn't believe it; she just did it flawlessly four times.

"Shut up, I know! I just…forgot," she said as she scanned her lines. "Okay, I got it. Let's do it again."

"Maybe you guys should take a break?" Tori suggested.

"No, I can do it right. One more time!" Jade looked to me.

"We'll do it later, let's take five," I decided; she still hadn't been sleeping soundly and now that I looked, she had light shadows under her eyes.

"Ugh!" She sighed and threw herself on the couch. I went to Tori's kitchen to get her something to drink, not realizing Ally had followed me.

"So, Beck…" she said while I poured two mugs of cocoa. "How've you been?"

"Great, how are you?" I smiled politely. Did she pull her shirt down a little?

"Oh you know…good I guess…" she sighed and sort of looked away. Did she just pout her lips? This just got weird…

I went back to the living room without another word and handed Jade the mug. She took it without question and drank some, but spit it out a second later.

"Bleccch! What is this shit?" She looked at me in horror.

"Belgian cocoa. It's good." It really was.

"I want coffee." She said, putting the mug down on the table.

"You drink that too much," I said, picking her mug up again. "Here, this is better for you."

"No, it's disgusting." She pushed my arm away.

"It is not, don't be a baby!" I said, making her shoot me dirty look before snatching the mug out of my hands. She took a sip again, and looked down at the cup with a sour look. "Thank you." I smiled and she rolled her eyes.

I looked back up to see the whole group staring at us. They all looked confused slash freaked out slash in disbelief; except for Andre, he was doing his best to look casual by looking around the room like that was normal.

I hadn't realized how weird that exchange might've seemed since Jade and I were…just friends. I played it cool and acted like I didn't notice though. Jade on the other hand, is not one the play the subtlety card.

"What are you looking at?!" She yelled the group, making them look away instantly; well that was one was of handling it. "I'm bored." She said a moment later.

"I have Yahtzee!" Tori said happily.

"And you'll have a bruised kidney if you bring it out," Jade threatened. "I have an idea." She said with that evil smirk I loved but feared at the same time.

"What?" Ally asked.

"Let's play truth or dare..."

The end for now!

No time for words, too tired.