So my fiancée Jayson is supposed to be the sweetest man alive, right? WELL…today, earlier, I was crying because I was saying that I don't know if I could quit writing stories because I love it too much and it helps me get through the day…he goes and says "God, make up your goddamn mind! Either you quit or you don't quit! What the hell? You're the moodiest woman on the whole damn planet!" …needless to say he's sleeping on the couch tonight. So I'm updating because I'm crying and upset that he said those hurtful things. AND Happy birthday to my youngest brother (the deaf one) and to Bosssauce!
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Ps…junebugs…NEED TO BURN IN HELL!
Everybody's Fool
Digidestend Angel
I Do NOT Own Victorious or Any Of The Songs Used
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Chapter Twenty-Seven
Better This Way
-Hey…do you want a ride to school?-
-Nope! My parents will be dropping me off today before they head out!-
-Oh…that's nice of them. See you in class then.-
"Can you drop me off a few minutes before class starts?" Cat suddenly asked as her mother was doing curling her hair in front of a mirror and her father was watching one of the sports channels.
"Why, sweetheart?" Her mother asked. "I thought you'd want to be early."
"I want to get there and find a seat far away from Beck." Cat told them. "I think I'll sit in the front row. I actually focus a lot better up there."
"That's my girl." Her mother smiled. "Just focus on your studies and keeping that little angel in your tummy healthy."
"Yes, mommy." Cat said cutely, curling up to her father.
-Cat, do you want a ride to school?-
-No thank you! My mom and dad are taking me before they go back to Hollywood!-
-Oh okay. See you then.-
She knew she wouldn't be sitting by Jade either, since Jade hates the front row. So did Beck, Andre, Tori, and Robbie. She was glad for that. She didn't want to talk to anyone today. It was bad enough people were going to be staring at her like she was some sort of alien or disease. "I'm scared that people are going to whisper about me today." Cat mumbled out, knowing her father would hear her.
"They may or may not, Caterina." Her father kissed her head. "But does it matter?"
Cat smiled. "No…no, I guess not, huh?" She put a hand on her flat stomach. All that mattered to her now was her unborn child.
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Cat made it just in time as class almost started. She sat in the second row, not wanting to be that close to Professor Campbell since she was still weary around him after he tried to hurt her in his office that one day. Beck and Andre were already settled in the back row, while Jade was in the back row on the other side of the room, and Robbie and Tori were in the gangs' usual spots before they all split up. She smiled to herself as Professor Campbell walked in. She really just needed some space.
As they all were called up to turn in their homework, Cat put hers down on the pile and then turned to walk back to her seat when she bumped into Beck. She looked up at him as he gave her a small smile. She just maneuvered around him and went back to her seat. As everyone else was still putting their homework down, being that there were over 200 people in the class, Beck came back and kneeled down next to her desk, since it was on the side. "How are you feeling?" He whispered.
She was about to roll her eyes, but she saw that he really and truly wanted to know. He was worried about her…and he had the right to be. She was pregnant with his child. "I'm feeling okay, I guess." She forced herself to say. "I'm catching that morning sickness, but my mom showed me how to handle that this morning." Cat explained. "Otherwise, I'm okay, don't worry."
He smiled, thankful she was giving him some detail, and pat her arm before getting up, kissing her head, and then going back to his seat next to Andre.
Cat realized…she may just like it better this way.
When class was finished, everyone stood up to walk out when someone stopped Cat. She turned to the girl, who was a bit taller than her and bigger, before forcing a smile. "Hello."
"Hi, Cat!" The girl exclaimed. "I just wanted to say Congratulations on the baby!"
Cat's jaw dropped. "Really?"
"Of course!" She gave Cat a quick hug. "Everyone's happy for you!"
"They are?" Cat was even more shock. The girl walked off and then some more people came up and told Cat the same thing. She was almost feeling overwhelmed. "Excuse me, I have to go throw up now." She mumbled before rushing out of the class with her book bag over her shoulder. She saw Beck and Andre talking outside of the classroom as Cat rushed to the bathroom.
"Cat, are you alright?" Beck asked in concern.
She said nothing as she ran into the bathroom.
She needed another massage…
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WHAT'S NEW ON TheSLAP?
Cat Valentine: I thought morning sickness was supposed to remain in the morning… Mood: Pregnant :)
Jade West: Misses her best friend around…and also wanting to slit Vega's throat. Mood: Lethargic
Beck Oliver: Still really hasn't hit me that I'm going to be a dad… Mood: Worried
Andre Harris: Just wanted to let my Lil' Red know that you're glowing :) Mood: Proud
Robbie Shapiro: Cat, if you need someone to help you, I'm so available ;) Mood: Flirty
Tori Vega: Robbie, quit being so creepy! Cat's not interested! Mood: Auntie-ishy :)
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Cat grabbed her lunch to go as she went to the library in her usual spot to work on homework and study, her favorite thing to do. She took her sandwich out of the wrapper and enjoyed it as she continued to study terms for her Civics class. Her phone vibrated.
-Hey, have you eaten?-
-I'm eating as we speak.-
-Okay good. Just wanted to make sure.-
Cat raised an eyebrow. She really did like it better this way. Beck was checking up on her every now and then, but not crowding her. He just needed to make sure she was healthy and taking care of herself. She didn't know if he still romantically cared about her, but he sure wanted to make sure he was involved with this pregnancy. Even though she hated his guts, he was trying to make up for his mistakes…maybe? She didn't know, but she knew she needed to eat because she was getting lightheaded.
She took out her iPad suddenly and opened it, typing in her Google app: Symptoms of 1 month pregnancy and it came up with websites of things. She picked the first one and felt nauseous. Morning sickness, peeing constantly, cravings, and more…if it was this bad already, what's going to happen when she was 7 0r 8 months pregnant? She was freaking out already…why did she have to get fat?
She went on the Slap and decided to update her status again…what else better is there to do?
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WHAT'S NEW ON TheSLAP?
Cat Valentine: Eating lunch and studying for Civics…oh, how exciting my life is. Mood: Pregnant :)
Beck Oliver: Doesn't know what to do next here… Mood: I don't know
Jade West: Found a doll that looks like Vega…going to learn some voodoo :) Mood: Excited
Tori Vega: Looking over my shoulder for a threat Jade may throw my way… Mood: Fearful :(
Robbie Shapiro: I tried flirting with a girl today, but she just started laughing. What the heck? Mood: Confused
Andre Harris: Going on this date with this girl tonight…smoking hot! Yo, Lil' Red, do you need anything? Mood: SINGLE
Cat Valentine: Not right now, but thanks for asking, big bro! Mood: Pregnant :)
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Suddenly, she received an e-mail that her 3rd class of the day was cancelled for professor's personal reasons, she decided to relax and get comfy to study some more. Around 6, she knew she had to get going so she could go back to her hotel room, change, and then head to her job. When she was almost done getting changed, Beck texted her again.
-Can I give you a ride to work?-
-My dad gave me PLENTY of money for cabs, so I'm good.-
-Are you sure? It's no trouble for me to give you a ride…-
-It's trouble for me since I don't even like you.-
-Cat, let's get passed this, please. I love you. I need you in my life. Admit it. You need me to.-
-Go to hell! I don't need anyone! …well, I need my parents, BUT besides them, I don't need help! Not from Jade, Andre, Tori, Robbie, AND YOU!-
-Do you still love me?-
-Of course I do, you stupid idiot! But I can't be with you!-
-Cat, I won't cheat on you again! I swear!-
-Once a cheater, always a cheater. I'm turning my phone off now.-
She didn't really, since her parents might call. She rushed down the stairs and grabbed a taxi to take her to the dance studio. After talking to her boss, he said she can dance with the girls until she feels to calm herself down and someone else can take over or she can sit it out, but the girls still dance. She said she'd let him know and then went into her classroom where the girls were already sitting and talking.
"Alright, girls, I have an announcement!" Cat called as the girls faced her. "I'm pregnant."
The girls gasped and squealed. "YAY!" They all ran up and hugged her, telling her how happy they are for her, and they were so excited.
Cat wasn't expecting that.
"Alright, girls, get in formation and let's do some warm ups!" Cat cheered, getting them excited. They all went into certain spots and Cat grabbed her iPod, plugging it in. "Who wants a fun song tonight?"
"ME!" Everyone yelled.
Cat giggled and started up a cute little song.
I'm a Barbie Girl!
In The Barbie WORLD!
Cat felt absolutely comfortable dancing tonight and she was glad she'd probably be alright until the big showcase and then she'd have a few months to recuperate. When the class was finished, and Cat actually was able to get the girls to get almost half of the song for their recital memorized, Cat left the studio, saying goodnight to her fellow dance teachers. She walked out, about to walk to the busy street to grab a cab, but she noticed Beck's car right in front, with him leaning against it. She sighed. "You just don't give up, do you?" She asked in annoyance.
Beck didn't give her an emotion. "I…I just want to be around you right now."
"Beck, look, I understand you want to be involved in every little thing, but not everything." Cat told him. "We have broken up. For good."
Beck's lip trembled a bit, but he looked away. "Cat…don't do this to me."
Cat scoffed. "You should've thought of that when you cheated on me." She said with venom and then began to walk off.
"Where are you going?" Beck called out. "I came to pick you up!"
"I can't be around you right now!" Cat yelled back before holding her hand out and an empty taxi pulled up. She saw a tear fall down Beck's face before telling the driver where to go and drove off, leaving him by his car, devastated that he would never be able to make up for his awful mistake. She felt that it finally hit him: he was never, ever getting her back.
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Beck slammed the front door of his apartment, seeing Andre doing homework on the kitchen table. Andre gave him a hopeful look. "Well?"
Beck frowned and shook his head. "I think I've lost her forever this time, Andre."
Andre sighed. "I'm sorry, man."
"This is not how I thought this would be." Beck admitted. "When I became a father, I was hoping Cat and I would be married and happy…not this way. This way is an absolute nightmare." Beck ran his fingers through his hair. "I'm in such a state of depression, it's killing me. I'll be honest here…the only reason why I haven't driven my flippin' car off a damn bridge is because I know that Cat needs me to at least make sure she's okay right now."
"I'm glad you're being a man about this." Andre told him.
"I'm just grateful she's at least answering my text messages." Beck sighed. "And when I asked her how she was doing this morning in class, she actually gave me a detailed answer. I'm thankful for that, I really am, but…Andre, I want to be there."
"I know you do, but…there comes a time in our lives where we have to face reality here…" Andre said with despair. "Sometimes…you have to let go."
Beck was teary eyed again. "But I love her so much."
"Sometimes love isn't enough." Andre muttered, remembering his and Jade's relationship. "Love isn't enough."
Beck walked to his room, letting his tears fall. It wasn't fair. Why did he kiss that stupid super model? And Cat said in the text message that she was nothing compared to Alyssa Vaughn, but Beck begged a differ. She was way more beautiful than the fake woman that ruined Beck's life. Cat was real and down to earth. Cat actually cared about people and showed compassion. And mostly…she knew everything about him and understood him.
And he ruined everything.
He made a mistake that destroyed his life and Cat's life…but a little angel was coming from this horrid time. He hoped that the baby could bring him and Cat back together…because right now, he was absolutely desperate.
Random Fact about DA: I knit scarves and hats…no lie. It's a little side business or I make them and give them to the patients at the local cancer hospital place. And I'm glad Nathaniel was born in November so when the cold seasons arrived, he was nice and bundled up :)