Just before I start, I've changed lyrics to fit the storyline. Don't hate! :P
It was exactly one minute before she was due to go on stage, and Tori Vega was pacing nervously. No one had heard the song she'd written except the band she was performing it with. Beck was sat near her on a table, watching the girl he'd become extremely close to in a very short period of time. "Tori, sit down." He said tiredly.
"What if-"
"I don't want to hear another what if!" Beck told her, and she smiled sheepishly.
"Sorry. I'm nervous." She said, and he raised his eyebrows.
"Couldn't of guessed." He mumbled sarcastically.
"Tori Vega!" The stage manager called, and she looked at Beck, scared.
"I'll be in the front row." He promised, kissing her forehead before leaving. She walked over to the stage manager and stood by the side of the stage, waiting for the acting scene to be over. After a few seconds, the kids on stage bowed and exited. She grabbed a microphone stand and microphone, walking out onto stage and looking behind her to check the band were there. They nodded, and she stared into the audience. She met eyes with Beck, and he gave her a thumbs up. The band started to play and Tori took a deep breath.
"I took a chance, I took a shot,
you might think I'm bulletproof but I'm not.
You took a swing, I took it hard,
and down here from the ground I see who you are.
We're sick and tired of your attitude,
seems like no one knows you ,
you told him that you loved him then put him down,
you need him like a heartbeat,
but you know you got a mean streak,
everyone runs for cover when you're around.
Here's to you, and your temper,
Yes, I remember what you said last time.
And I know that you see what you're doing to me,
Tell me, why?"
Tori snuck a glance into the audience and saw Beck grinning. He pointed somewhere, and Tori saw an insulted and embarrassed Jade sat there. She looked pointedly at her as she sung again.
"You could write a book on,
how to ruin someone's perfect day,
well, I get so confused and frustrated,
interrupt what I want to say.
We're sick and tired of your reasons,
He's got no one to believe in,
you told him that you want him then push him around,
you need him like a heartbeat,
but you know you got a mean streak,
everyone runs for cover when you're around.
Here's to you, and your temper,
Yes, I remember what you said last time.
And I know that you see what you're doing to me,
Tell me, why?
Why, do you have to make us feel small,
So you can feel whole inside?
Why, do you have to put down my dreams,
Failure's the only thing on my mind.
We're sick and tired of your attitude,
Seems like no one knows you,
You told him that you want him then put him down,
We're sick and tired of your reasons,
He's got no one to believe in,
You asked him for his love then you pushed him around,
Here's to you and your temper,
Yes, I remember what you said last time,
And I know that you see what you're doing to me,
Tell me why, why,
Tell me why,
Tell me why.
I took a step back,
He let you go,
I told you I'm not bulletproof,
Now you know."
She took a deep breath, and opened her eyes as the crowd started clapping. They were all on their feet, cheering. Tori saw Beck clapping and 'Wooo! Tori!'-ing. She turned to Jade just in time to see her turning and stomping out of the auditorium. She grinned and bowed before exiting the stage just in time to wish the next singer good luck as she went onstage. The band got back into the green room, and they all had a massive group hug, cheering and laughing. After a few minutes, a few more people joined in. Tori looked up, confused, and laughed when she saw Beck, Trina, Robbie, Cat and Andre all jumping and cheering.
"You were amazing!" Trina told her as the band, still excited, went to get a drink.
"Yeah!" Cat agreed.
"Better than everyone." Andre put in.
"Fantastic." Robbie grinned.
"Perfect." Beck said softly, and Tori smiled, turning to Beck. She leaned in and caught his lips in a sweet gentle kiss.
"I think you're amazing." She told him sincerely, and he grinned, pulling her back in for a kiss.
*
Half an hour later, Tori was back onstage with the band, waiting for the results. The headmaster stepped on stage and everyone clapped. Tori caught her parents' eyes in the audience.
"Thank you all for coming, and I am now going to announce first second and third." He smiled, and everyone cheered. "In third place… the shakespeare section!" The actors stepped forwards and took their third place Trophy. "In second place… The street crew!" The dancers stepped forward and took theirs. "And first place goes to… Tori and the Terrors!" Tori squealed, and the band picked her up, pulling her above their heads. Tori reached down and picked up the trophy, hoisting it above her head. Everyone cheered again, standing up and calling out to her. After a few minutes the band pulled her down and She was greeted by her friends and Beck picked her up and spun her around.
"I told you so." He smiled, leaning forwards and connecting their lips again. Tori felt someone tap her shoulder and turned, gasping and pushing herself into Beck's chest when she saw Jade.
"I'm sorry." Jade said, and Tori scrunched her eyebrows, confused.
"Huh?"
"Don't make me say it again, Vega." Jade snapped, and Tori smiled.
"Apology accepted." Jade turned around and stalked off, and Tori turned to Beck. "Everythings perfect."