Tori's P.O.V.
I sat on my bed deep in thought. I so deep in thought in fact that I didnt even realize I had accidentally left my door open. Wide open so that anyone could just walk in.
"Hey Tor -"
So much for being alone. With me and my stupidity. Trina stood in the doorway, gently knocking on my open door.
"Can I come in?" Trina asked me softly.
I half smiled trying to hide my real mood as I looked at her.
"Sure come on in," I responded trying to act like nothing was wrong.
She was quiet as she stepped in.
"You okay?" Trina asked me in a caring soft tone.
"Yeah, I'm fine," I lied.
She pressed her lips together as she moved closer to me. I could tell that she didnt believe me.
"Tor, you forget I'm your sister, I know when something's really bothering you, -"
She sat down next to me on my bed.
"What is it?"
I sighed saying nothing.
"Is it Andre? - Or maybe Beck?"
"Its both of them, – They both have told me that they love me, and that they want me and I dont know what to do. - I really like both of them, but I cant decide. - Not to mention they're both my best friends, I dont want to hurt either of them,"
I sighed frustrated as I put my hands on the sides of my face in frustration. Trina was quiet for a minute as she thought.
"Well, there's an obvious solution to this,"
I was confused as I looked at my sister.
"What do you mean?"
"If you want to know your feelings for both Andre and Beck then go out with both them, not at the same time, but separately. Spending that time alone with them might just show you who you really want the most,"
"I dont want to go on a date with them. It would just confuse me even more,"
"Okay, so then, dont look at it as a date. Look at it as like you're hanging out with both of them as friends. Either way you're still spending time with them alone,"
I thought for a minute.
"Yeah, I guess that's a good idea, - Thanks Trin,"
"No problem, baby sis, –"
She stood from my bed.
"Now come downstairs with me - Mom and Dad wont be home until late and I ordered pizza and I dont want to eat it alone,"
I sat there for a moment. I knew she wasn't going to let it go until I agreed.
"Alright,"
I stood following her out of my room. At least I can count on my sister to be there for me.
. . .
I cleared my throat as I walked over to Beck, who was by his locker. I tapped on his shoulder to get his attention. He smiled as he turned to look at me.
"Oh hey Tori, what's up?" He asked me with a casual happy smile.
"Uh, I wanted to ask if you wanted to hang out tonight, - together - just the two of us?" I asked Beck nervously.
I tried not to show him I was nervous but it was hard to hide. Beck couldn't stop his smile as he looked at me, putting a book into his bag.
"Tori Vega are you asking me out on a date?"
My stomach jumped.
"No, - I just wanted us to hang out like - like we used to,"
A slight soft disappointed look crossed his face.
"Oh, - uh - yeah - sure - that sounds great - I'll be by at 7,"
I nodded to him as he walked away.
Beck's P.O.V.
After I turned away from Tori I couldn't help but to smile. She said it wasn't a date, but she wants us to hang out alone. Even if it is as friends, I know she wants me. This is my one chance. I have to prove to Tori, I'm the better choice. I dont want to lose to Andre. Not when it comes to this. I love Tori and I want to make her see I'm her better decision. Tonight will be the night.
Tori's P.O.V.
I sighed as I looked around for Andre. After I found him, I cautiously walked over to him.
"Hey, Andre -"
He looked at me with a smile. I couldn't help but to smile as I saw his smile. A smile I absolutely adore.
"Oh hey Tor, - what's up?" Andre asked me casually curious.
"Um - would you like to hang out tomorrow night - just the two of us around 7 - Trina's going to be gone with mom and dad tomorrow and I thought maybe you'd like to keep me company," I suggested to him with a hopeful tone.
Andre's smile grew.
"I'd love to, I'll be there around 7, and I'll bring your favorite pizza," Andre said to me.
I returned his smile.
"Thanks Andre,"
"Anytime Tor,"
I smiled at Andre as he walked away. I sighed as I looked at him. What ever am I going to do?
Andre's P.O.V.
I couldn't keep the smile off my face as I walked to class. This is it. Tomorrow night is my one chance to prove to Tori that I'm a better choice than Beck. I'll be better for her. Theres nothing that I wouldn't do for her. This is my one chance to prove to her that I'm the better pick. And this time I wont fail. . .
Later that night. . .
7:00 p.m.
Tori's P.O.V.
I sighed as I sat across from Beck, at the restaurant we went to for dinner. This wasn't supposed to be a date, but I think Beck was hoping it could be. I honestly didnt know what I wanted. All I can think of right now is Andre. I dont know why. Whenever I try to force myself to think of something or someone else, I cant. Andre is the forefront of my mind right now.
"Hey, Tori, are you okay?" I heard Beck ask me while I was deep within my own thoughts.
"What?" I asked him wanting him to repeat what he asked me.
"I asked you if you were okay?" Beck repeated.
"Oh, -"
I gave him a fake smile.
"Yeah I'm fine," I lied.
"Are you sure?"
I pressed my lips together as I nodded to him.
"Listen Tori if you're not having fun, I can just take you home,"
"No, - No - Really - I'm okay - I just have a lot on my mind that's all,"
"Like what?"
I was quiet for a minute. I didn't want to tell him it was Andre.
"Uh - it doesn't matter -"
I gave him another fake smile.
"Let's just have fun tonight okay,"
Beck gave me a soft smile, as he nodded.
"Okay,"
I pressed my lips together once again. I listened as he started a random conversation with me. Still all I can think of is Andre. I wonder if my mind has already made the decision for me.
That Next Night. . .
Andre and I decided to watch a CSI marathon on TV tonight. It was just me and him hanging out in my living room. We had cans of soda, popcorn, pizza, and snacks. I've been smiling all night and I cant stop it. Even when we're just sitting quietly watching the tv, I smile, knowing that I'm hanging with him. I cant stop thinking of him. But at least I'm with him and not anybody else. Andre was sitting really close to me, but I have to admit I really liked it.
"So, Tor, are you okay?" Andre asked me curiously.
"Yeah, - I'm fine, - Why?" I asked curiously.
"Well, you've been sittin' there quietly for almost an hour,"
"I just have a lot on my mind that's all,"
"Like what?"
I said nothing for a moment as I looked back at Andre. I was just looking at him not saying anything. I was going to tell him, but I think I was afraid to.
"Uh, - that's not important - Thanks - Thanks for agreeing to hang out with me tonight,"
"No problem, - I'd do anything for you Tori,"
"Yeah, I know,"
Andre sat there just looking into my eyes not saying anything. He gently moved a piece of hair out of my face. My stomach flipped inside out as Andre put his hand on the side of my neck. I could feel my breath catch as he moved himself closer to me. I almost couldn't move. Andre's lips attached to mine, and I felt like I was home. What if my mind has made the decision for me already?