A/N: I'm trying something new here.

It's my first AU.

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No, I do not own Victorious.

Prologue:

The auburn haired girl stood quietly admiring the backyard's entrance that was decorated with blooming flowers. She stared at the decorations of the red roses she had helped choose and the ribbons she had spread on her own early that morning. It had taken many hours, but everything was perfectly set for the wedding. Despite the warm spring day she couldn't help but feel cold all over. For two months she had dreaded this moment. This was the exactly what she had always feared. She had never wanted to imagine this, nevertheless feel it. She stood there wanting to feel content for the sake of her friend. Instead, there she was on the day of her best friend's wedding with less than hours for the ceremony to begin with her mind clouded. There were feelings of joy and laughter, and guilt and pain altogether. She sighed, thinking about all that had happened in the last two years.

During that period she somehow lost her hopes and dreams, but found what she had been missing in her life. The once strangers who had become friends and eventually learned it was deeper than they could have imagined were now far apart in their own worlds. All those memories came in flooding, bringing with them a new wave of emotions. She didn't know how she could have possibly ended in the middle of nowhere without any idea of what she wanted. This was what she had always feared; falling in love. The wind blew and sent a shiver down to her bones. She pulled the cardigan tight over her shoulders in attempt to create warmth. There was no point in trying to convince herself that this day was going to get any easier. She cleared her throat and prepared herself to enter the small house.

As she entered the cozy house, she heard yelling and disagreements coming from upstairs. Cat must have been throwing one of her fits. In the living room was the best man and Cat's young brother, Steve. He was 18 by now. My, had time gone by fast, but right now it seemed to last an eternity as she made her way to the top of the stairs.

At the end of hallway the bride's room was located. Of course she knew that. She had been the one to drop off the beautiful dress. The door was parted only the slightest allowing the smallest glimpse of the dark haired girl. From a distance she could see the pale girl was staring out of the window. Tori felt her throat tighten as she tore away her gaze from the girl. As quickly as she had looked she turned away toward Cat's room. She sighed and turned as she approached the shut door on the opposite end of the hall.

A small almost hesitant tan hand prepared to connect with wood when the door suddenly yanked back open exposing a panicked young girl. She quickly shut the door behind her blocking the raucous coming from the small room.

"Oh thank goodness! Tori, Cat needs you!" the girl pleaded.

Tori inhaled a deep breath and nodded following the girl. She had to keep it together a little longer. In a couple of hours this would all be over and hopefully for her too. She had hoped the absence of her for a year from it all would have changed her feelings, but it hadn't. The temporary distance may have failed, but making it permanent would most likely be the solution. Yes, it was. She thought. She had made her mind up the moment she heard the news. Though it sounded selfish of her it was also considerate. All those years of friendship weren't about to go down the drain over some stupid feeling of hers, at least not today. It was Cat's day.

"Open the door! I can't breathe!" the inside voice shouted desperately.

"Breathe? We have both windows open!" shot back another.

Tori was about to knock again when the door suddenly opened. A young familiar girl dressed in a light blue silk dress stood there with an exasperated look on her face. "You came just in time." she said turning to look behind her. "Cat's lost her mind."

Tori tried not to laugh at the poor girl. She pursed her lips in attempt to prevent the laugh from escaping. Her eyes quickly fell on the small red head that stood by the window with her hands on her hips. As suspected, Cat was the one throwing fits. In a corner of the room were two young ladies and in the other was her friend holding a bottle of...Oh no...Champagne!

"And where have you been?" Cat asked narrowing her brown eyes.

The auburn haired girl raised a brow. "Where have I been?" She grinned in amusement at Cat's demanding behavior. "Cat, up until ten seconds ago I wasn't even aware of your presence in this church. I've been busy fixing the entrance all morning." She answered in a steady voice.

Cat pouted. "Well I've been busy, too. Just ask Trina." She pointed to the annoyed brunette.

"Busy giving headaches! You should be glad Jade isn't around to see you like this," Trina mumbled.

"Cat, please give me the bottle." Tori spoke calmly as she approached the small red head with great care.

"No! You said I could drink when I was-" Hic She looked at her fingers and tried to count,
"This many!" She said holding up three fingers.

That caused Tori to laugh as she nodded. "I know what I said, Cat but I also said not to get out of hand remember?"

Cat narrowed her eyes for a moment. She pursed her lips and slowly turned it into a frown. "I'm sorry, Tori!" She cried throwing herself into the tan girl's arms and hugging her.

Tori let out the breath she hadn't realized she'd been holding. "It's okay, Cat. Just relax and take a deep breath. It's your big day." Tori said patting her back and forcing a smile. "You're going to marry one lucky lady. A really sweet and amazing lady, remember?" Tori dropped her gaze and swallowed. "You're very lucky indeed." Somehow saying those words had caused her more pain then she could have imagined. She felt selfish. She sighed and sat on the edge of the bed, looking at her friend again.

"You look beautiful." That was the truth. Cat did certainly look breathtaking.

"Speaking of which," Trina asked drawing back Tori's attention. "Do you know if Jade needed any help getting ready, Tori?"

Tori bit the inside of her cheek, reminding herself to keep it together. "No. I haven't spoken to her."

Tori's muscles tensed. She shifted her gaze to the tree that came into view from the window. She wondered if she was still capable of climbing trees like she did once when she was young. Her father would often take her hiking when he had his days off. As much as she enjoyed the quality time shared with her father she really treasured those small breaks they would take during their hike. Tori would take stare up at the towering trees. Her father would always give her a knowing look before he nodded granting her permission. It wasn't an easy task but in the end it was worth it. The view was breathtaking. She would climb up to the highest branch and sit there for a while admiring the sweet sounds of nature. There were no troubles up there. No headaches. No annoying assignments or siblings. No heartaches. Just the wind and her. When was the last time she had climbed a tree?

"You should go check on Jade. She better not be getting cold feet." Cat laughed, slurring the words. Cat let her arms hang freely. "Mind checking, Tori? Wouldn't want to have to call off the wedding because the bride wasn't ready. How would that sound?" Cat giggled.

Tori bit her lip and nodded standing. She tucked a strand of hair behind her ear, feeling disoriented. Part of her wanted to say no and runaway, but the other part yearned to go. She wasn't sure she could spend another second in the house. Achingly she walked to her room.

Tori felt her throat go dry. "No, wouldn't want that," she replied heartlessly. She let out a deep breath trying to control the knotting in her chest. "I'll go check," Tori said, turning her back to Cat. The smile quickly faded as soon as the door was shut behind her. She felt heart tighten. Should it really hurt this much? Was it supposed to? It went unsaid more often than it should. It really did hurt to get your heart broken, Tori thought to herself and smiled sadly. It hurt a lot. She approached the door at the end of the hall and lightly knocked.

A/N: Trust me I know where this is headed.

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