IMPORTANT NOTE: I'm not "QUITTING"! I am "RETIRING"! There is a BIG difference in the words!
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Everybody's Fool
Digidestend Angel
I Do NOT Own Victorious or Any Of The Songs Used
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Chapter Twenty-Eight
It's Not Going To Work
First night alone in the house for Cat and she woke up feeling something she hadn't felt in a long time: relaxed. It's not that she didn't like having Jade as a roommate, but there comes a time when you feel you need alone time and to take care of yourself after people have taken care of you for so long. Sure, her parents were giving her money in her bank account without her knowledge, but otherwise, she's going to be quite independent.
As she went down the hallway towards her kitchen that her parents stalked with food and necessities that she'll need, she admired everything in the house. Pictures of her friends and family hanging on the wall, a few vases with flowers, a large painting in the living room, the furniture had come in, and they bought her a 42'' TV that hung on the wall. Her kitchen was big enough for both a kitchen table/dining table and the whole kitchen itself. They bought her see through appliances, which shocked her greatly when they surprised her with those.
Her phone buzzed.
-Can I give you a ride to school?-
Cat screamed in frustration. "Does he ever give up?" She sighed, putting her hands on her 5 week pregnant stomach, which now showed a tiny baby bump. "I'm sorry, baby, but I'm getting pretty pissed at your father." She thought about it. She was pregnant…with her ex-boyfriend's child. This was an absolute nightmare since she knew she HAD to involve him in almost everything. It sucked, but it was going to be best for her child.
She gripped her phone as she began to reply to Beck.
-Sure…-
-Really?-
-Don't make me change my mind.-
-No, no, I'm picking you up! No worries!-
-I'm worried.-
-I'll be there around 10.-
-Wait…do you want to join me for breakfast? If we're going to be parents, then I guess we need to start getting along.-
-I'm getting along fine. You're the one being difficult.-
Cat bit her lip to the point it almost started bleeding as she forgot about making something fancy to just eating cereal. Beck texted back soon after, before she had a chance to cuss his sorry ass out.
-Holy hell, Cat, I'm sorry I said that! Please, I'm so sorry!-
-Whatever. I'm walking to school. I tried giving you a chance, but you just proved to me that we may have an issue when this innocent child comes.-
-Okay…but…please let me give you a ride.-
-No. Just stay away from me.-
-Fine. I'll give you some space. Please be careful. I'll see you in class.-
She didn't answer back as she tossed her phone on the kitchen table and began eating her Honey Nut Cheeros in deep thought. No, not about Beck…
About the baby.
What would he or she look like?
Would it be a boy or girl?
Would it look like Beck or Cat?
Of course they'll have brown hair, but will they have Beck's olive skin or Cat's pale skin?
If it's a girl, Cat could dress her up and do her hair every day, which would be absolutely wonderful. If it's a boy, she would enroll him in anything he wanted to do. Sports, art, singing, acting, dancing, or maybe unique things like taking up Karate…such a mystery. It was sure going to be an adventure. She did pray that Beck would back off a little though. The child would live with her obviously, nothing would stop that. Beck could have them on weekends or things like that…she guessed. Or…
Cat grabbed her phone again and called her mother –Hollywood's Top Lawyer- and waited anxiously for her to answer.
"Hello, Caterina! How's my beautiful pregnant daughter?"
"I'm good, mom." She answered. "I'm sorry if I'm bothering you right now, but I have a quick question."
"You'll never bother me! I'm just doing paperwork anyways. Ask away."
Cat took a deep breath. "What would it take to make sure Beck could NOT be involved with my child's life?"
"You mean legal wise?"
"Yes." Cat answered. "Mom, can you help me with that? I cannot have Beck in our life. We're already insulting each other and fighting, and I can't let my son or daughter exposed to such ridiculous behavior."
"Yes, Caterina. I'll help you through this. Just so you know, if you push this, and I guarantee we'll win because I am the best, Beck would NEVER be able to be involved with any decisions that go on with the child."
Cat sighed. "Yes. I know. It's what will be best."
"Okay then. You sound sure enough. I'll get the paperwork immediately. It's better to do this so early within the pregnancy."
"Thank you, mom." Cat hung up and looked at her empty cereal bowl. She nodded to herself. This was going to be for the best. Besides… "Revenge is sweet, Beck Oliver."
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WHAT'S NEW ON TheSLAP?
Cat Valentine: Oh, Beck, Beck, Beck…revenge shall be sweet. Mood: Relieved
Beck Oliver: Had a dream last night that my son or daughter looked just like me :) Mood: Fatherly
Jade West: OH MY GOD, I WEIGH 120 POUNDS NOW! WTF? AHHH! Mood: FAT!
Tori Vega: Can't keep listening to Jade scream…ugh, my ears are ringing. Mood: Annoyed
Andre Harris: My date last night went bad…until we slept together…but then it went bad right after that. Dang. Mood: WTH?
Robbie Shapiro: Feeling out of the loop again… Mood: Loopless…
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Cat walked into the class she shared with her friends (and Ex) and immediately went to go sit with Jade, who happened to sit in the second row where Cat usually sits. Cat smiled, sitting in the aisle seat next to her. "Are you joining the good side?" She giggled out as Jade gave her a glare. "I never thought you'd ever be so close to the teacher as he lectures. What's going on? Are you sick or something?" And then she gasped. "Or do you miss me THAT much?"
"Shut up!" The Goth snapped. "So I miss you around. Sue me!"
"I would, but I'm already doing something else that has to do with the legal system." Cat told her, peeking back at Beck in his new usual seat with Andre in the back row. He saw her and tried to smile, but she turned away.
"So you say that and then look at Beck…" Jade smirked. "What's happening?"
"I'm going to take Beck to court and file for full custody and he would have no decisions or say so of when he gets to see our child." Cat smiled. "I'll get to decide what happens, when he gets to see him, and if I want to move away with my son or daughter, I'm sure damn well going to without his opinion on that." She saw Jade looking proud. "I knew you'd approve of this. Out of everyone, I can count on you to support me."
"So is your mom helping you?"
"Yup. I called her this morning." Cat sighed. "I invited Beck to have breakfast because I want to start to get along for the baby…but then he said something rude about how I'm the one being difficult." She shook her head. "If he's going to be like that as our child grows up, that kid is screwed."
"The kid is already screwed since they're going to have me for an aunt." Cat gave Jade a look, who shrugged it off. "Anyways, Beck's just being such a brat. He broke your heart so he needs to take some damn responsibility for it."
"Exactly!" Cat exclaimed. "Thank you!"
The two girls laughed and then the professor came in, so they quieted down.
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As class was dismissed, everyone left one by one. Cat and Jade said their goodbyes and the redhead began walking to her next class. As she went outside, she heard her name being classed. She turned around and saw Derek… "Oh god." Her voice muttered as he came running up to her. She gave him a nervous smile. "Hi." He happened to look angry, which made her confused. "What's your problem?"
"Is it mine?" He gruffed out.
"Excuse me?" Cat's eyes widened.
"That bastard kid!" He yelled in her face, making her back up. "Is it mine?"
"No." Cat almost laughed. "It's Beck Oliver's. Trust me. We just slept together a week ago, but hey, don't call my kid that awful name. He may have a bastard dad, but that doesn't mean he's going to be just like him."
"You're nothing, but a slut, Cat Valentine." Derek seethed. "You sleep with me, you're pregnant, you- god, you're nothing, but a dirty, filthy whore."
Cat rolled her eyes. "Are you done yet? I have to get to class." She was about to walk away, until Derek grabbed her arm with a bruising grip. "Hey, let me go!" Suddenly he pushed her into the building nearest to them and tried to shove her in the maintenance closet, but she pushed him off her. "Back off! I'm pregnant! What do you want?" She screamed as no one was around. She whimpered as he pinned her against the wall. "Dammit, get away from me!"
Suddenly, someone grabbed the back of Derek's collared shirt and ripped him away from Cat and threw him against the opposite wall. Cat fell to the floor out of exhaustion. She could vaguely hear a fight breaking out as she was getting lightheaded and blurry vision, but she shook both feelings off. She needed to get to class. She grabbed her book bag from off the floor and forced herself to her feet, seeing Beck and Derek still going at it.
"Beck." Her voice cracked.
With one more punch, Beck had Derek down. He looked to her, out of breath and with pure anger towards the guy on the floor. "Just go to class, Cat. Please."
Cat nodded and ran out of there, heading to her next class, getting the worry about Beck out of her mind. Beck would be just fine. As if he knew her so well, the moment she was almost to her class, Beck texted her.
-Derek won't be bothering you again. Are you alright?-
-I'm fine. Thanks for asking and helping me.-
-I won't let anyone hurt both you and my child.-
Cat didn't answer.
Little did Beck know…his child won't be his child after all.
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After her dance class, she bid her students goodbye and went to work on her solo dance. As she watched herself, she felt graceful and light as a feather. She was in complete peace with herself and her mind was calming itself. Her body's stress was slowly disappearing and the only person in her mind was herself and the child growing in her stomach. The child, who already was making her life worth living, especially after what Beck did to her…she wasn't a slut, and she wasn't loose. She tried to be, but it didn't work very well. She stupidly told Beck. She was hoping to hide that until she slept with a few more guys and then no one could understand who the father was, and everyone would leave her alone. She wouldn't have to deal with Beck, but the news just slipped out with her devastating anger.
When she finished, she told her bosses goodbye and went outside. It didn't shock her too much when she saw Beck in the first available parking spot. She sighed and rolled her eyes, going to the passenger seat and getting in. He started the car and backed out of the spot. They were quiet until he sighed. "Cat…can we talk?"
"Now would be a great opportunity since I don't exactly have anywhere to run away from you at this current moment in time." Cat spat out, watching as lights of shops, houses, or light poles went by.
"I'm worried you're going to take my child from me." Beck blurt out.
Cat's head snapped towards him.
"Your mom works fast." Beck whispered, tears filling his eyes. "Cat…"
"It's for the best." Cat told him, facing the window again.
"Don't do this to me." Beck's voice broke.
"We don't get along anymore!" Cat snapped. "There is absolutely NO point in being partners in this if we hate each other!"
"I LOVE YOU!" Beck snarled at her. "You're the one who's being a pain in the ass right now! Cat, I'm so damn sorry for cheating on you! DAMMIT, I'M SORRY! Just stop being so stubborn! JUST STOP!"
"Do you comprehend how I'm feeling right now and have been feeling since I read and saw those damn pictures?" Cat growled. "Embarrassed, destroyed, betrayed, unloved, and worthless!" She cried out. "I'm nothing! I'm worthless and nothing of importance! I thought I was loved and cherished by the man I adored more than anything on this whole cruel planet, but he threw me away like I'm a piece of trash!"
Beck suddenly pulled over and sobbed violently.
Cat couldn't take anymore as she opened her door, grabbing her bag, and slammed the door shut after her. She began walking until it started raining. She groaned. "Just what I needed!" She yelled out towards the sky. "Why are you torturing me like this?" She screamed as her hair and clothes were already soaked. She whimpered as she wrapped her arms around herself and tried to keep walking away from Beck's car. She didn't look back.
Random Fact about DA: I cannot draw or paint to save my son's life. I can't even draw a stupid stick figure! It's sad…that's why I'm glad to have a little talent in creative writing.