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Andre and Jade hung out a lot for the next week. She always had Jackson in tow. It was good for the little boy. He needed a male figure besides Beck to hang out with. Besides, he really liked Andre. Jade enjoyed watching little Jackson interact with Andre. Today, they were out at the park, after eating lunch at the diner. Jackson was on the play forts, interacting with some other kids. Andre and Jade were sitting on a park bench nearby, monitoring everything. They talked lightly and watched as Jackson played with the kids.

"Thanks for coming out today. I enjoyed hanging out with you and so did Jackson." Jade stated. Andre chuckled and leaned back.

"No problem. I'm happy to come out and spend time with you. After all, you are my girlfriend." Andre said, smiling. He leaned in to kiss Jade. It was a stage kiss of course. Just a week ago, Jade had lied to Beck and told him she was dating Andre. Andre agreed to act the part for a bit. So they "stage-kissed" like how Beck "stage-kissed" Tori so many years ago. Andre made sure to pace himself. He acted the part but he didn't let his emotions get in the way. Jade meanwhile was only doing this so Beck would get off of her back. Once done with the mini make-out session, Andre looked at his watch. "It's almost 2 o'clock. What are you doing tonight?" he asked. It was a Friday. Years ago, Jade had a place to go every Friday. Now, life was quaint with her, Jackson, and Cat. She shook her head.

"No. You?" she asked. Andre shrugged.

"Not really. You want some plans? We can...we can go out tonight. This club opened up downtown. We can chill, have a drink or two." Jade paused. When he saw that, Andre caressed Jade's face. "Come on now. You're a great mother. You deserve some time without him. Can't you get Beck or Cat to babysit?" he asked. Jade pursed her lips.

"I don't know...Beck has to work so he can't take Jackson this week. I don't know about Cat..." Jade trailed. Andre smiled and leaned over Jade.

"We can make it work." he said, beginning to kiss her again. In Jade's mind, Andre's acting reminded her of when Beck and she used to date. She thought to herself that Andre was really playing this part well. Jade pushed Andre away a little. To this day, she didn't understand why she did it. Every woman likes to be kissed passionately. There are only several reasons Jade would push Andre away. 1) She didn't want to take the acting overboard. 2) Jade was worried their emotions would start feeling this way. 3) She didn't want to continnue knowing that the kisses were actually fake. Andre sat up and stared soulfully at Jade. "What's wrong, babe? Am I...am I being too pushy?" he asked. Jade shook her head.

"No. No...I just...I have a headache. It's not you." she said quickly, seeing the sad look on Andre's face. "It's Jackson. He's more hyper today. Probably because you're around." she said. Andre shrugged and told her it was fine. Jade smiled. "Thanks, babe. Love you." she said, kissing him briefly before walking down the asphalt sidewalk. "I'm just going to use the restroom. If Jackson comes by, tell him I'll be right back." Andre nodded and watched wistfully as Jade walked towards the concrete building. He turned to keep an eye on Jackson. The little boy-practically Beck Junior-was playing with some other kids. All week during Andre's "relationship" with Jade, Jackson stood ouut like a sore thumb. He looked like Beck. Andre felt weird interacting with Jackson at time but he liked Andre; so Andre didn't mind.

Suddenly, Andre heard a shrill 'hey' from the playground. The young man looked up to see Jackson staring at a taller kid. The kid had Jackson's hat in his hands. Supposedly, a few weeks before, Beck had taken Jackson to Six Flags. They had fun and Beck had gotten Jackson a hat as a souvenir. This hat was in the tall kid's hands. "Give that back!" Jackson yelled. The older kid sneered and stared down at Jackson.

"Make me, twerp. It's just some stupid hat anyways. You can't possibly need it." he said. Jackson's eyebrows furrowed. Damn, he looks like Beck, Andre thought.

"My dad gave it to me. It's special. Now give it back." Jackson said sternly. The older boy just laughed and said nothing. Andre stood up, ready to intervene when he saw a black blur run across the playground. Jade. The mother stormed across the playground and pushed the bully. She snatched the cap out of the kid's hand and gave it to Jackson. Jackson, stunned into silence, grinned and hurried across the park to Andre. Andre wrapped his arms around Jackson protectively and stared at Jade. She glared at the kid. That old death glare that used to come out so frequently at Hollywood Arts.

"You leave my son alone. Get the hell out of here." she said, turning on her heel. The kid scoffed loudly.

"Ooh! I'm so scared! Wittle baby's mommy has to run over and protect him." he cackled. Jade pursed her lips. In a way, the bully kid was right. Jade had to protect Jackson from the world. It was all a giant metaphor in this kid. This was exactly why Jackson needed a male role model. Someone to teach him how to stick up for himself. Hurriedly, Jade left the playground. She, Andre, and Jackson hurried to her car so they could leave. All was silent as Jade drove, Andre texted his grandma (a task in itself) and Jackson fidgeted with his hat.

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A week ago, after Karaoke Dokie, Beck stormed into his tiny house. He had been silent to Tori all along. She was like a homeless puppy that wouldn't leave. She loved him and followed him everywhere. Beck didn't know if he loved her but he was growing attached because she was always there. Beck thought he loved Jade. However, thinking didn't really work too successfully on Beck's part. Years ago, he thought he loved Tori. Now he was regretting that. Now it had been a week. Tori lived with Beck still but they hadn't spoken too much. Tori was letting Beck have his space. She was hanging with her family and her friends. Beck meanwhile sat at home and thought. Thought over what he wanted to do. Over what he wanted to say. How he wanted to say it. He wanted to break up with Tori; however Beck was a nice guy. He didn't want to break Tori's heart. She's a strong girl, he thought, she'll survive. She's a Vega. She's not going to be too heartbroken...right? Tori opened the door. Beck sat up straighter on the couch and stared at her. She smiled a little.

"Hey, Beck. How are you?" she asked. He nodded and stood up, not really smiling too much.

"Hey. I'm good. Hey, where you been all day? I was trying to call you. I wanted to go out to dinner." Beck said, looking at his watch. It was 5:30. Tori blushed.

"Oh. I was out shopping with Trina at the mall. I'm sorry, babe. We already got something to eat." she said quietly. Beck's face got pale.

"Oh. That's-that's fine. You know, I really wanted to talk to you about something." Tori looked up from taking her jacket off and putting it in the closet. She looked worried but stood beside him, asking him what the matter was. "O-o-over the week, I've been really thinking over things. I've been with Jade. I have a son with her. I need to be there for them. I haven't been doing it that lately..." he trailed and brushed a hand through his long hair. Tori nodded slowly and stepped backwards.

"You're breaking up with me." she said. Beck sighed.

"I'm sorry, Tori. I really am but you understand. Don't you?" he asked. She nodded.

"Of course I do." she walked over to pick up her purse. "I'm going to Trina's. I'll be there for a bit. Go to Jade. But I'll tell you something right now. When she breaks your heart, don't go crying to me." Tori turned her heel and stomped out of the house. Beck hurried to the door and screamed after her.

"Jade is not going to disappoint me! We will be in love forever! Just like we used to be!" Beck slammed the door. Leaning against the wall behind, he slid to the floor. On the verge of tears, he thought again. The problem was that he didn't know what Jade was going to do. She had been so unpredictable lately. Plus she did say she was dating Andre. However maybe, if she saw he dumped Tori, she would accept him back. Maybe.

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