Hey all! I'm back from vacation! Lol! The holidays really got me lazy and I know I've neglected you guys and I'm really sorry. Anyways, I'll try to write more..heehee. So here's another person's perspective. Enjoy!

Chapter 9 – What the hell?!

CAT's POV

Oh my gosh! I just heard from Andre's that Ryder's in the hospital. I woke up with a text message to go see him today with Robbie and Andre. I'm sure Tori is really sad. I got up and dressed in a white sundress and yellow ballet flats. I combed my hair to a pony tail and tied it with a yellow bow that Andre gave me last month. Just as I was about to head downstairs, the doorbell chimed. I ran downstairs and found Andre and Robbie in my foyer talking to my brother who was still in his pyjamas and was wearing his shirt inside out. He's so weird.

"Hey, little red." Andre greets me and pulls me into a hug. Robbie took his turn after Andre.

"Is Tori okay? Where is she? Who else was in the accident?"

"Cat, Jade ran over Ryder. Ryder was jogging and Jade took a really fast sharp turn and she hit Ryder as he was crossing the street. He's still unconscious and went through surgery last night." Andre filled me in with all the details he knows. He didn't say anything about Jade though.

"Is Jade alright?"

"Yes, she is. Wanna go and see them now?" Robbie asked. I just nodded and headed for the door. The three of us piled up in Andre's car and drove out of my driveway. I was looking at the traffic on the opposite lane and noticed that Robbie isn't with Rex or the other way around.

"Hey Robbie, where's Rex?" Andre looks over.

"Oh yeah, I didn't notice that."

"Rex is sick and he said he didn't want to see Jade. He thinks Jade isn't over the comment he made a few days ago."

I look at Andre and he had this really confused look plastered on his face. Yeah, and I thought I was weird. I may not be the brightest bulb but at least I don't walk around with my hand stuck in a puppet's butt. I really like Robbie but I wish he would get over this thing. It get's embarrassing to be with him especially when Rex flakes at him. I turn on the radio and Rhianna's voice filled the entire car. Andre was bobbing his head with the beat and I just continued looking out the window. Tori's really been through a lot this week. We haven't really talked but I heard from Andre what happened the other afternoon. Jade really jumps into conclusion. I mean I was pretty upset when I caught Steve and Tori kissing once but I forgave her. They had a past and things like that can happen. Tori is not that type of person who would do something like that on purpose to hurt me. She's a great friend and Steve turned out to be a bloke so everything's okay between us. Andre pulled into a parking spot and we all got out.

"I think Ryder is on the 5th floor. We'll just ask the nurse which room." Andre held the door for me.

"So you guys haven't heard from Tori and Jade since the accident?" Robbie shakes his head.

"Last I heard was when Tori cancelled with me cause of Ryder. After that, nothing."

We got in the elevator. When we got out of the elevator, we headed for the nurse's station.

"Hey. Can we ask for Ryder Daniels' room number? We're his friends from school." Robbie asked the slightly aged nurse. She flips her chart and looks up at us.

"Yeah, just head down that hall and it's the last door on your right. Room 586."

"Thank you."

We head towards the direction the nurse pointed to. Andre stops us by the door.

"Let's go in quietly okay? We don't know if he's sleeping."

I knocked softly on the door and opened it quietly. I heard Jade's voice.

"Oh my god, Ryder. I'm so glad you're awake, babe. I'm so sorry. I didn't see you there. I was so upset and I wasn't paying attention."

Babe? Why is she calling Ryder babe? I look over at Andre and he was also listening and so was Robbie.

"Shhhh. It's not your fault. I'm just glad that I woke up to you and not Tori."

Jade whimpered.

"Stop crying. We can still make this work. I mean it's totally different than what we planned but we can still make this work." Ryder said in a calming tone. What does he mean? I turned to Andre.

"What does he me-" Andre cut me off with a finger on his lips. I opened the door a little bit more, enough so that we can see what's going on inside. Ryder's bed was stuck to the wall on the right and Jade had her back towards us. She bent down on Ryder's face. Oh my god! She's kissing Ryder!

ANDRE's POV

Cat jarred the door open a little bit more so that we could see what's going on. I don't want them to know that we're here and that we heard their conversation. I looked over Cat's head and saw Jade bend down and kiss Ryder. That little wench! Cat's hands pops up to cover her mouth. She let out a little yelp. I looked over her again and was relieved that they didn't hear that. Ryder's view of the door was blocked by Jade. He wouldn't see us unless Jade moves ad Jade wouldn't see us unless she turns around. Jade broke the kiss and stood upright. She puts a hand on Ryder's hair and smoothed whatever was messed up. I grabbed the knob and closed the door shut without making any noise. Robbie backed away from the door, his mouth ajar. Cat still had her hands over her mouth. She looked like she was about to cry. I pulled toward me and hugged her. I should calm her down because she might spill when we go inside.

I pulled her away and held her at an arm's length. I look at her eyes and she looks back at me.

"We're not going to say anything yet okay? To either Beck or Tori and we won't let Jade and Ryder know what we know. Okay? We need to look into this first but we won't let it blow up at Beck's and Tori's face as well. We'll protect them from this until the time is right to tell them okay?"

I look over at Robbie and he nods.

"Don't tell Rex either." Robbie nods again and I divert my attention to Cat. She looks up at me with her droopy eyes.

"Cat, we have to do this. We can't say anything just yet okay? Do you want Tori and Beck hurt right now?" She shakes her head.

"They will still get hurt but maybe if we find out what's really going on we might spare them a little bit of the hurt. You understand that right?"

"Yes. I won't say anything but how will I look at Tori or Beck without showing them that I know?"

"Think of something nice. Like purple tigers or jumping cats."

She looks over at Robbie and he gives her a nod of encouragement.

"Just don't say anything. They will just think that's just you being your weird self." Robbie said. Cat wrinkles her brows and hits Robbie on his arm.

"I'm not weird! You're the one who always walks around with a puppet!"

I laugh at that.

"Rex is not a puppet!"

"Uh-huh. And I don't dye my hair red."

I laugh at that again.

"So we clear on this plan right?" I asked both of them again and they both nod.

"Okay, let's go in." I knock louder this time and I opened the door. Jade stands up and puts a finger to her lips telling us to keep quiet. Ryder was asleep again.

"Hey, Jade. How's Ryder?"

"He hasn't woken up yet." She whispered back. I raised my eyebrows in surprise. Jade turns to Cat. Cat's puppy dog eyes are back.

"What's wrong with Cat?" Jade asks and gestured towards Cat. Cat looks at Jade then turns to me. I gave her a nod.

"I'm just really sad for Tori and Ryder. Tori must be pretty hurt and worried that Ryder isn't awake yet."

Jade flinched and for a minute there it looked like she felt guilty. Dang, Cat may have a few loose screws but she can be vicious when she wants to.

"Oh. Well, I feel really bad about what happened. I didn't mean to hurt Tori."

"Really, Jade? Or do you mean not in this way?" Cat said quietly. Jade's eyes bulged and so did mine.

"What?! Are you saying that I ran over Ryder to hurt Tori on purpose?!"

Oh no, Jade's gonna blow.

"What she means is that we all know you never liked Tori. We all know that you like tormenting her but we all know that you wouldn't do it this way. At some point we know that you care a bit and that you wouldn't resort to turning this situation for a personal gain just to bug Tori."

What I said was bit below the belt but I want her to know that I'm observing. I didn't give out much but what came out frazzled her a bit.

"Of course, I'm not that heartless."

We all nod and an awkward silence fell on us. Thank god Robbie broke the silence.

"So, uh, Jade, where's Beck?" Good question Rob. I wanna know where Beck stands in this situation. Beck won't say anything but he's not stupid. He knows something is going on although I'm sure he doesn't exactly know what it is yet.

"Uh, I haven't heard from Beck."

"Really? Knowing you, you want to know every single thing he does."

"I have a life outside of Beck, Andre."

"Since when?"

"Since...I don't know. We're just giving each other some room to breathe that's all."

"Yeah and it seems like you're liking it?"

"I've never been away from Beck. And since he was gone for three months, I kinda like the feeling of not seeing him every day. He always hated how clingy I was so this is a win-win situation for us. I still love him very much."

We all just nodded. We sat around for a few more minutes. Jade told us that Beck gave blood for Ryder. How weird is it that they have the same type? I gotta talk to Beck.

"Well, it was nice to know that you're okay and say hi to Ryder for us when he wakes up."

"Sure will. Thanks for dropping by."

"Bye, Jade." Cat waved to Jade and we all headed out the door. Once we were away from hearing distance, I let out a sigh and Robbie let out what we've all been holding in that room.

"I can't believe Jade is cheating on Beck with Ryder who happens to be Tori's boyfriend!"

"I know. That's really messed up but it's up to us to lessen the hurt they get by breaking to them gently."

"Tori is going to be so sad and I just can't imagine what Beck would do." Cat said as she twirled her hair around her finger.

This is really messed up but I won't let any of my two best friends get burned in the process of finding out. I will do all I can to make sure they don't find out in a weird way. Jade and Ryder better not do anything that would harm Beck and Tori. One thing I'm sure of, Tori and Beck are in for a roller coaster ride that they wouldn't want to be on. They're definitely gonna get hurt. Its inevitable.

A/N: So Andre, Cat and Robbie knows what Beck and Tori don't. Stay tuned for the next chapter!