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Beck got into his car and hurried over to Jade's house. He knew the way like the back of his hand. He was really hoping Cat was working. He wanted to speak to Jade. Alone. He loved the perky redhead however he couldn't take her shenanigans right now. He meant business and he was going to get Jade back. Sitting at a stoplight, Beck wondered to himself. Why did he love Jade? Was what Jade said true? He thinks she's a constant option because she's the mother of his child? Of course not, Beck. You love Jade because...you love her. She doesn't show it to many people but she's sweet, nice, caring, loving and a tiger in bed. Well, the whole tiger in bed thing kind of led to this situation but whatever. Jade was more than just a pretty face. In high school, they completed each other. Cheesy, I know, but it was true. Beck enjoyed his single years and his fling with Tori. He felt more independent however it just wasn't the same. Especially since Jade is the mother of his son.
Before Beck knew it, he was pulled up in front of Jade's house. The Charger was outside. Unfortunately, Cat's convertible was out there too. Beck groaned inwardly but sucked it up. Quickly, he got out of his truck and walked up to the door. He paused stupidly. Is he wasting his time? Should he just go back and get Tori? Sweet, kind, likeable Tori? No. Beck said. I'm going to get Jade back. He knocked on the door. He heard a child yelling. Obviously his son Jackson. The door whipped open violently. A mini-Beck was standing in the doorway wearing a Six Flags hat. Beck chuckled. That was the hat he got Jackson when they went to the amusement park. Jackson jumped up and down eagerly.
"Hi, Daddy!" Jackson exclaimed. He jumped into his father's arms. Beck gladly accepted him. Tousling the boy's hair, Beck walked into the house. Jade came around the corner. She was talking loudly. Beck smiled instinctively at the sound of her voice.
"Jackson! Baby, how many times have I told you to wait for me before answering the door?" she asked. Rounding the corner, she spoke more maturely. "Hey, Andre. What's..." When she realized it was Beck, she stopped in her tracks and just stared. Beck grinned and put Jackson down, ruffling his hair some more. She spoke slowly. "Hi, Beck..." she trailed. Beck smiled lightly.
"Hey..." she was about to ask what he was doing here when he cut her off. "I would like to speak to you...alone." he said. Jade nodded, understanding. She bent down and told Jackson to go watch television in the living room. The little boy nodded and bounded away. Jade walked into the kitchen. Beck followed her. While she poured herself a cup of coffee, Beck awkwardly sat at the table. He looked up at her, unsure exactly of what to say. She cut him off, saying she thought he had to work. Beck bit his lip. "No. That's tomorrow." he said, referring to his job as a minor actor on the set of a movie. Jade nodded and sipped her coffee. Beck sighed, brushing a hand through his hair. "Jade...I wanted to tell you something..." he said, breathing deeply. Man up, Beck. Come on, what would Rex say? Beck then pointed out to himself that it was pretty bad that he was worried about what Robbie's puppet would think. Because I mean, come on, it's really Robbie just voicing his insecurities. "I broke up with Tori." he said. It was like a bomb dropped. Honestly, Beck would have heard if a pin dropped. Jade said nothing and finished her swallow of coffee. After the gulp, she stared at Beck.
"So...you and Vega are no more?" she inquired. Beck nodded vigorously.
"Yep! We're done!" he said. Jade nodded slowly.
"Why?" she asked. Beck paled. He wasn't expecting this question. "Finally sick of her? Finally realize her for the slut she was?" Jade taunted. Tori wasn't a slut. She was just flirty. Beck wasn't going to say this however. He said nothing and got up in front of Jade. She looked at him funnily but said nothing. As he knelt before her, he uttered the words that he had been rehearsing for the past thirty minutes.
"Jade West, will you love me again?" he asked soulfully. Beck wasn't sure how to read Jade's look at him. The raised pierced eyebrow. The light smirk. The folded arms. Was she happy? Pleased? Angry? He didn't know. She smiled and finally spoke.
"I never stopped." How cliche, Beck thought. However he was happy. Beck grinned like a little boy and was about to talk but Jade cut him off. "However, we are not going back together if that's what you're hinting around about." Jade said pursing her lips. Beck's expression fell. Jade just scoffed. "I can't believe you. You still think I'm 'easy.'" she said, putting easy in air quotes. Beck opened his mouth.
"No! I don't think you're easy. I just-"
"Just what?" Jade asked menacingly. "Besides, I already told you. I'm with Andre. We're happy and Jackson really likes him." Beck just sighed. Jade took another sip of her coffee. When she was done, she set the mug on the counter. "Is that all you wanted to do? Break up with Vega and see if you could get me?" she asked. Beck was silent. Jade shook her head. "Do you want to spend some time with Jackson tonight?" she asked politely. Beck nodded. Jade went into the other room and called to Jackson. "Jackson! Buddy? Daddy's going to take you to his house for the night. Pack some of your stuff in your suitcase." Excitedly, the little kid darted upstairs to his room. Jade turned to face Beck who was walking slowly behind her. He looked like an innocent little puppy.
"Please? I love you." he mumbled. Jade smiled cockily.
"I love you too. But we're not getting back together. We've talked about this." she said. Beck sighed, knowing that if he pushed the matter more, she would get angry. "Let's just stay civil for Jackson's sake." Jackson had come downstairs and sidled besides his father. Jade bent down and kissed her son on the cheek. "Bye baby. Be good for your dad." Jackson said okay and smiled. Jade gazed at Beck lightly. "Have him back by three." she said. The two walked out of the house and got into Beck's truck. She watched as he drove away. Seconds later, Andre pulled up. He got out of the car and saw her. Hurrying over, he kissed her. It was just acting. Jade pulled away and smiled. "Hey, Dre."
"Sup, Jade." he said, walking in the house. "So where's the little man?"
"With his father for the night." Andre rubbed his chin and sat in a chair in the kitchen.
"I thought you said he had to work. At the park, you said we couldn't do something special." he noted. Then he grinned evilly. "Now we can do something together." he said. Jade laughed.
"Beck has to work tomorrow. Jackson will be back by three." Andre nodded. Jade raised her eyebrow at Andre, dropping the acting. "You know, Beck came over and said he broke up with Vega." Andre tried to drop the acting but when he stared at Jade, he noticed he couldn't. Oh God. This was like that night at school when they were writing the song. Andre felt himself getting weirder but said nothing. He just nodded. Jade continued. "He told me he loved me." Andre just pursed his lips and crossed his arms.
"Oh." he said, looking around awkwardly. Jade smirked. She knew a jealous man when she saw one. Beck rarely got jealous over things but when he did, he was jelly. Bad.
"You're jealous." she simply said. Andre pouted and crossed his arms, saying nothing. "Why?" Andre was still quiet. Jade scoffed and rolled her eyes. Kindly, she placed a hand on his arms. "Andre...this is fake. We're friends but this is just to fool Beck..." Jade trailed. Andre quickly got up and strode across the room. Jade stood up with him and stared with worry. He shook his head and stared at Jade.
"I'm sorry, Jade. I really am. I just...you should know by now that I can't keep my feelings to myself..." he said slowly. Jade's mouth formed an 'o'. She had a feeling of what Andre was about to tell her. "I can't help it. I think...I think I love you." Jade was quiet. She stepped backwards and just looked at Andre. The young African-American man shook his head. "I'm sorry. If you-if you love Beck, that's okay."
Jade sighed and came closer to Andre. "I don't love Beck." Andre's expression lightened up a bit. "But I just don't feel the same way about you." Andre turned on his heel and went to walk out of the house. Jade lunged forward and grabbed his arm. "Dre...can we still act though? I mean, we can work something out. We could-" she said rushedly. Andre shook his head and broke away.
"I'm sorry, Jade. I think I'm just gonna...just gonna stay away for a few days. I need a break." he said, quickly leaving. Jade was on the verge of tears as Andre's car pulled out of the driveway and sped down the road. A short, red-headed girl came silently down the stairs and wrapped her arms around Jade. In that moment, Jade felt like collapsing into tears. However, she had to stay strong for Cat. Cat was still same old immature Cat. The young girl squeaked innocently.
"What happened? Did you fight with Beck?" she asked. Jade shook her head.
"No, baby girl." That was Jade's nickname for her close friend. "Andre told me he loved me."
"Well, wait. Isn't that good? And I thought you guys were acting like you were dating." Cat inquired dumbly. Jade laughed a little.
"He meant for real, Cat." The redhead said nothing. Jade brushed a hand through her hair. "I don't know how to react. Beck was just over and told me he broke up with Vega." Cat was still before Jade's pregnancy, Cat was friends with both Tori and Jade. However, when it was obvious the two would never be friends, Cat sided with Jade. Now, Cat didn't know what to say. Jade continued. "He told me he loved me." Cat gasped.
"He didn't!" Jade nodded and bit her lip.
"What should I do?" Jade asked. Cat shrugged and rubbed Jade's shoulders consolingly.
"I don't know. It's up to you...it's up to you..."