Forever & Always

(Sequel to "I Never Loved Someone The Way I Loved You")

Digidestend Angel

Summary: "I'll be by your side, forever & always." Beck, Cat, and Andre start school now at Hollywood Arts. Friendships are created, enemies are made, and Cat's ex-boyfriend, Danny, isn't out of the picture just yet. Will Beck keep his promise to keep Cat safe?

I Do NOT Own Victorious

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Capitulo Uno

Amor, Paciencia, Y Tiempo

(Love, Patience, and Time)

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August 28th…

"Eep, I'm so excited for today!" Cat squealed happily as she was jumping up and down in the kitchen while the three tired boys came in. "How can you guys not be so joyful as me?"

"Getting up at 9 in the morning just for back-to-school shopping isn't exactly my idea as joyful or excitement, Cat." Andre grumbled as he sat down at the table, next to his dad who was at the end of the table, reading the newspaper. "I don't understand why I have to go. My clothes from last year still fit me." Beck sat down at the table as well, only on the other side of Andre. Little Frankie sat down beside Andre, close to the other end of the table, where his mother usually sat. "I'd rather mow the lawn or clean the pool…or both."

"Aye, son, you know we always donate your spring clothes from the school year before to the Salvation Army and then we buy you new ones." Grace told Andre after putting a plate of breakfast foods in front of the teenager. "You'll have fun, mi nino."

"Again, guys, I don't have to go." Beck started up after a plate of food was placed before him by his girlfriend. "This sounds like a family thing."

"Beck, you are family now, so you're going." Dominic said from behind the newspapers. "And you're getting new clothes because those clothes you always wear barely fit you and are too faded. I wouldn't even donate those."

Beck sighed. "Yes, sir."

Cat giggled as she sat down with her food and kissed Beck's cheek. "Sorry, Beck, but there's no getting out of shopping."

"Cat, I love shopping for you." Beck explained after digging into the meal prepared before him. "But shopping for myself? Never. I don't like it one bit. I'd rather spoil you."

Dominic chuckled. "Kitten, if you don't marry this boy some day, I shall suggest a brain scan."

"Daddy!" Cat laughed. "Anyways, shopping will be fun. I'll help you. My father was right about your clothes. You need new ones."

"Why?"

"Because I refuse to have a boyfriend that has clothes that look like he wore when he was 10." Cat sternly said.

Beck raised an eyebrow. "Well, when you put it that way."

"Can you guys go be all mushy and gross somewhere else?" Frankie asked from across the table from Cat. "You make me wanna gag."

Grace finally sat down at her spot from across her husband and ruffled Frankie's short hair. "Mi amor, you're going to be in the same boat Beck is in. You'll find your love and treat her like she's the air you breathe."

Dominic put away the paper and smiled to his youngest child. "Listen to the wise words of your mother, Franklin."

Frankie attempted to not roll his eyes. "Yes, sir."

"So Beck, I saw you received a letter from your father at the rehab center in Maine yesterday." Dominic started up another conversation. "How's the man doing?"

"A lot better actually." Beck answered. "He's cooperating with the therapy and the medication, so he should be out within a few months. He's having anger issues still though, which is common with recovering drinkers."

"Well I'm glad he's finally getting his act together and growing up." Mr. Valentine said. "So is everyone ready for school starting tomorrow?"

"Nope." Andre immediately answered.

"Oh, but why, baby?" Grace asked in concern.

"Because all my classmates will do is judge me and look at me and Cat weird when we say we're siblings, just like the last school." Andre answered. "Why can't I just be homeschooled?"

"You're going to make friends, I bet." Cat cheered him up. "I'll have a hard time. Everyone will pick on me for my hair color and just me in general."

Andre shook his head. "If they do, they'll answer to me."

"And me." Beck patted Cat's knee. "You'll be fine, sweetheart. You and Andre will be the talk of the school, you watch."

"Well, I'm excited to start school!" Frankie pumped his fist in the air. "Special classes! Yeah!"

"Yeah…special ed." Andre rolled his eyes as Cat giggled.

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"Okay, gang, as you can see, I'll have to look for parking." Dominic said as he pulled up to the front of the Beverly Center. "Ladies and gents, you may get out and I'll go find a parking spot."

As everyone was getting out, Frankie stayed put in the middle seat next to his dad. "Can I stay with you, papa?"

Dominic put an arm over his 11 year old's shoulders. "You may, son. Andre, Beck, I'm counting on you boys to watch over my girls."

"Yes, dad."

"Yes, sir."

With that, Andre shut the doors to his dad's large truck and his dad went back to find a parking spot.

"Let's get inside, kids." Grace ushered them into the busy mall. "But don't lose each other."

"There's a water fountain inside, so if we need to meet there, we can if we get lost." Beck told her as he kept a tight hold on Cat's waist.

As they waited at the water fountain, Cat tossed a penny into there. "I made a wish!"

Beck dug for a penny in his pocket and stuck one in. "I did too, even though my wish already came true."

"What's that?" Cat asked, confused.

Beck kissed her head. "To meet the girl of my dreams."

Cat blushed and kissed his cheek. "You're so sweet."

Finally Mr. Valentine and Frankie met up with the rest of the family. "Alright, gang, let's split up. Grace, you and Cat wanted to go separate to buy clothes, right?"

Grace nodded. "Yes. There are some stores we saw online and there are clothes we both could get."

"Well, just be careful." He kissed her lips. "Andre and Beck, you guys are the same kind of style, I guess. Stick together. Don't leave each other's side." The two teenage boys nodded. "And Frankie, you're stuck with your old man."

Frankie jumped on his dad's back. "Dad, you're not old! You're just wrinkly with gray hair!"

Dominic frowned. "Thanks for that, son."

Cat pecked Beck on the lips. "I love you. See you soon."

Beck hugged her. "See you in a bit, girl."

As the boys went their own way, Andre decided to make conversation. "So are you sure Cat and I won't get picked on tomorrow? I mean…you have to admit, we're a weird pair of siblings."

"Hollywood Arts is a bit stuck up when they can be, but it depends on who you hang out with and who's opinion actually matters." Beck answered him as they went into a store named Tilly's. "To me, nobody's opinions mattered to me. Now is different…now only Cat's matters, but otherwise, I don't take what others say seriously."

Andre nodded. "You're right I guess. I'm still nervous."

Beck chuckled. "Don't be. Cat and I have your back."

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Beep, beep

Beck answered his text message as he heard Andre snoring from across the room in his own bed. He squinted and saw it was Cat.

-Come to my room.-

Oh jeez…if Andre or Cat's parents caught him, he was a dead man…but oh well. Anything for his favorite girl.

He snuck from under the covers and out the bedroom door, to Cat's room across the hall. He let himself in and saw her lamp light on and she was sitting in her bed, under the covers. "Hey, sweetheart." He whispered as he walked to her bedside. He sat in front of her. "What's wrong? First day of school jitters?"

Cat nodded. "Andre and I were always bullied at our old school. I don't want to have that happen again. They always said mean stuff to Andre and picked on me."

"It's not going to happen this time though." Beck told her as she sniffled back her tears. "You have me there with you, girl. I won't let anybody say anything mean to you."

Cat tried to wipe away her tears. "But you said your ex-girlfriend might be mean to me."

"Yeah…well…" Beck sighed. "I can't predict how big of a demon she'll be, but I can promise you, I'm over her and I pray to God, she's over me."

"How long were you two together?" Cat asked innocently.

Beck took her hand. "Let's talk about that another time. For now, you need your sleep."

Cat sighed. "Kay-kay." Beck tucked in her, safely under the covers. "Night, Beck. I love you."

Beck pecked her lips. "I love you too, babygirl. Sweet dreams." As she drifted off to sleep, Beck left the room, smiling.

He loved his girl.

Random Fact About DA: I take my son to see Santa on Christmas (in the mall), yes, BUT I also take my Chihuahua…no lie. He loves it! :) I have one son and another baby on the way, BUT my Chihuahua is my baby as well.