a/n: This is a tag for Christmas Tori. The missing Bade scene ;)

They arrived at his RV and the first thing he did was flop onto the bed. For the first time in what seemed like forever, to him at least, Beck Oliver was going to sleep without that damn cricket keeping him awake. He listened, just to make sure. Nothing. Oh, how great that was.

The only sound to be heard, was his girlfriend. She had dropped her bag on his small couch, and was now making her way across the tiny recreational vehicle towards him.

She sat down and leaned against his chest. "Tired?" She said sarcastically, though he could see a small smile on her beautiful face. He smiled back at her. "You have no idea."

She smirked. "Oh yeah? And who was it that has stayed up with you ninety percent of those nights you couldn't sleep?" The usual defensive tone that most people would expect to be there, was absent. Present, however, was more of a teasing, playful tone.

"Hmm, let me think on that one. Y'know, I don't quite remember." He said in mock thought. She elbowed him slightly in his ribs.

"You're a jerk." Again, her tone was playful and teasing. That side of her that only a select few got to see.

"Okay, okay." He said in mock surrender. He smiled at her again. "It was my lovely, beautiful, amazing girlfriend that stayed up with me, bought me coffee and tolerated me." Sweetly, he looked into her eyes. She was trying to suppress the huge grin that was playing on her lips. She tilted her chin slightly and kissed his jaw, then rested her head back on his chest.

"Thank you," came her voice. He could hear the smile in it.

"For what? He asked, confused quite a bit. Since when did Jade say thank you?

She nuzzled her nose against his neck, "For just being a great boyfriend. I couldn't ask for anyone better." She confessed. Sure, he could be difficult, but God knows she could too. She knew she got mad and agitated sometimes, and yes, there are times when he makes her want to pull her hair out. But, she knew she caused him the same, alot more often than he caused her. And yet, he's still with her. She knew he'd probably be better off, and alot happier, with someone more like Tori, or maybe even Cat. Someone more like himself.

"And I couldn't ask for a better girlfriend." He kissed the top of her head.

She chuckled dryly, "Yeah, you could. But thanks for sticking around."

His hand found it's way to her waist, his fingers tracing small patterns on the porcelain skin just under the hem of her shirt.

"Seriously. To me, you're perfect." He expected a sarcastic comment from her. "You're such a sap" "You're so cheesy" "Really? That's all you could come up with?", but instead, he got a peck on his lips and a genuine smile.

She laid back down next to him and ran her hands through his hair. Suddenly, he felt really tired again. He started to nod off and Jade laughed under her breath. His head rested on top of her's and his hand, somehow, was still tracing those small patterns on her skin.

This was what she lived for. What kept her going. Sure, she loved acting, singing, and writing. Most people assumed that was her fuel. What kept her so determined. But, no. It was, in truth, Beck that gave her all her strength. It was knowing that once the day was done, she could snuggle up in his arms, and relax. It was his love that got her through her worst days. His kiss that made her smile in even the bleakest of situations. His arms around her that reminded her of why she got up every morning. His cheers when she performed that gave her confidence. Without him, she wasn't useless. She wasn't worthless. She wasn't just a pile of dust. But, with him, she was happier than she ever was.

Soon, she herself began to feel her eyes closing, the steady rhythm of his breathing lulling her to sleep.
Nah, she'd never get tired of this.

a/n: Gaaah! The fluff is going to kill me! Lol, this is the first in another one-shot series. These are all based on videos on theSlap or episodes of Victorious. Where as, Hummingbird Heartbeat (title change coming) is a series of onesots based off songs and original plots. So, if you've got a request, send it in!

Reviews are very much appreciated and strongly encouraged.

Much Love,

KittyCat :*