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Everybody's Fool

Chapter 48: There Can't Be A More Beautiful You

I do NOT own Victorious

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"Thank you and come again!" Cat said with cheeriness as she saw it was almost time for her to close to the store. Beck was in the next store over, for he was closing too. They had yet been able to get her car's tires changed because it was quite expensive for four new tires, so they had to wait for one another after they were done outside. Beck always tried to hurry out first so Cat wasn't alone outside for long. The back of the mall wasn't exactly the brightest and safest place in the whole world.

She sighed as she walked to the entrance of the store and peeked over to the store next door, which was Beck's small work. He was stocking some sunglasses in the bottom cabinets when he noticed his future wife at the doorway and he smiled. "There's my favorite girl." He stood up, putting the box down. "Ready to close?"

"Yes, I am." Cat sighed deeply. "I'm so bored."

"We knew we would be getting bored when he applied for these jobs." Beck chuckled. "They're small stores. Not much business or stuff to do."

"I've stocked all the perfumes, mopped the floors, cleaned the windows, changed the broken light bulb, dusted every little spec gone, and cleaned the glass cabinets." Cat pouted. "What more is there to do?"

"Nothing, I guess." Beck shrugged. "You're a good employee, miss Valentine."

Cat grinned. "Almost Oliver."

"Damn right." Beck said in a serious tone as he pulled her in for a short, but sweet kiss. "Have you called Jade and Tori?"

Cat nodded. "Yes. Nathaniel's doing better. I cannot believe he cried all day with them yesterday." She sighed. "Separation anxiety from his mom and dad, I guess."

Beck smiled at her, but almost lost it when he brushed some of her hair out of her face and saw the fairly new scar on the top of her forehead. "It's fading." He mumbled.

Cat nodded gently. "Yes, it is, thank goodness." She took Beck's hand off and kissed it. "That accident was 2 months ago, baby."

"It's still fresh in my mind, Cat." Beck said, cringing at the memory of his sweet fiancée on life support after her right side was impaled in the car accident. It almost caused her, her life, but she was alive and recovering well. The bruises were gone and the cuts that needed stitches were fading away slowly, since they had been recently taken out. She was out of the hospital within three weeks and then on bed rest at home. It was a stressful time for Beck with helping Cat, taking care of Nathaniel, the house, working, and school. Because of the accident, Cat was unable to attend this semester, which broke her heart, but then she was able to spend time with her son so she let it go for now. "Absolute nightmare."

Cat pecked his lips. "No more thinking of that though. We're moving on. We're getting married the week before thanksgiving, so we have to keep our eyes on that."

"I know, I know." Beck sighed. "You're right."

"I know." Cat giggled and kissed his nose. "It's 9, so time to close out the registers and go home to the other love of our life."

"Yes, ma'am." Beck watched her go back into The Perfume Shop and heard her door lock before locking his own.

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WHAT'S NEW ON TheSLAP?

Beck Oliver: About to count out the registers to head home with my future bride. Uneventful day, but at least I get to go home to the two most beautiful people on this planet. Mood: Tired

Cat Valentine: Still has so much left on the wedding checklist! Eep! Mood: Mommy :)

Jade West: Helping Andre with dinner…but does Robbie have to be such a third wheel? Loser… Mood: Annoyed

Andre Harris: I'm going to smack Robbie here in a minute if he doesn't give me and my girlfriend some space! Mood: Irritated

Robbie Shapiro: Hanging out with Jade and Andre! They're so cool, yet tense…hmm…those two have relationship issues. Mood: Gleeful

Tori Vega: I LOVE MY NEPHEW! Anthony is the coolest kid that's ever walked the earth! …even though he can't walk…he's still purrrfect! Mood: Auntie-ishy!

Trina Vega: I cannot believe Beck is marrying someone else…oh, where did our strong love bond go? Mood: Jealous

…

Beck opened the door to the girls' apartment and let Cat in before he shut the door behind him, and saw what he saw on the couch freaked him out. "AH!"

Cat giggled. "Beck, it's just Trina." She forced a smile to the young woman who had green mask substance all over her face with her long brown hair in a messy bun on top of her head and in nothing but a robe. "Hello, Trina. How are you?"

Trina groaned. "So bored…"

Beck rolled his eyes. "Also known as, you don't have a job yet."

"Beck, be nice!" Cat scolded. "Where's Anthony?"

"Right here!" Tori shouted as she came out of her bedroom with their baby boy already in the car seat and his diaper bag over her shoulder. "He fell asleep about 20 minutes ago. I figured to have him all ready for you guys."

"Thank you, Tori." Cat said kindly as Beck took the car seat and bag from the younger Vega woman. "I'm sure Anthony loves spending time with his aunties."

"Oh, Cat, I have a bone to pick with you." Trina stood from the couch and walked over to the little group. "Why am I not a bridesmaid at YOUR wedding to the LOVE of my life?"

Beck blinked. "Is that a trick question?"

Cat smacked his arm again before chuckling nervously to Trina. "Well, for one thing, Beck only has two groomsmen so I can only have two bridesmaids, which are Tori and Jade. And another thing…Trina, I'm not particularly comfortable with you continuously saying that you're still in love with Beck and your obsession with him worries me." She shrugged. "It just wouldn't be healthy to include you in this. I'm sorry."

Trina looked pissed now. She rubbed her lips together before speaking. "You might want to go running more…I see those love handles sticking out."

Cat squeaked in horror and almost burst into tears as Tori gasped at Trina's horrid words. "Oh, you horrible person!" Cat told her, almost crying.

Beck was beyond pissed… "You little bitch." He growled, but before he could say anything else, Cat snatched Anthony's car seat from his hands and left the apartment. Beck was breathing heavily as he glared to Trina. "Before you even THINK of insulting anyone, why don't you take a good look in the damn mirror, you bitch." He sneered before straightening himself out. "See ya, Tor. Thanks." He grumbled as he left the apartment. After he shut the door, he started hearing Tori screaming Trina's head off. Good. He rushed to the outside of the building, where he was parked out front. He watched as Cat was putting Anthony's seat into the back safely as tears streamed down her cheeks. Once she was done, she shut the door and Beck appeared behind her. "Cat…"

"Just take me home." She whimpered. "We can talk later, but I just want to get home."

Beck sighed, but nodded as he opened the passenger door for her and she stepped in.

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WHAT'S NEW ON TheSLAP?

Beck Oliver: Oh, Trina, you bitch…you just ruin everything in your path, don't you? Mood: Furious

Jade West: Nobody insults MY best friend! Insult her, you get a broken nose like Trina now has! Mood: Satisfied

Trina Vega: Ow… Mood: Whatever!

Tori Vega: Ohhhhh, whyyyyyy do I have to be related to her? Mood: Ugh…

Cat Valentine: I know I shouldn't let her words get to me, but…why can't I look in the mirror now? Mood: Brokenhearted

Andre Harris: Lil' Red, I just want you to know that you are my beautiful, perfect, gorgeous baby sis! Mood: Worried

Robbie Shapiro: Trina, you evil woman! How could you say such horrible things to Cat? UGH! SO RUDE! Mood: Mad

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Beck waited with anxiety as Cat came back into their bedroom. She leaned against the doorsill, fiddling with her fingers. "Anthony's back asleep." She whispered.

Beck sighed. "Come here, babygirl."

Cat sighed, but walked over and crawled into bed next to Beck, curling up to his side as he wrapped his arms around her. She laid her head on his chest, burying her face into his shirt. "Beck…"

"Don't believe her." Beck rubbed her sides, which he could practically feel her ribs. "Please, don't."

"I'm sorry."

"No, don't be." Beck kissed her head. "I'm not upset with you. You've been doing so great in your progress from your Anorexia, but with what Trina said, I understand that it hurt you…but don't let this ruin all of that hard work. Please, don't let it. You've come so far since your first session in therapy, so don't let Trina's jealousy and blindness put you back down to rock bottom."

Cat breathed in his scent, enjoying it. "I just want to be beautiful for you."

"You are." He nuzzled his face into her hair. "You are beautiful and so much more…"