Chapter 1

Disclaimer: I do not own Victorious

(Tori's POV)

She hates me and I have no idea why. I have always been nice, kind, and helpful. For God's sake I am the only one that helped her get back together with Beck. Why didn't I just push her further away from him and closer to me? Why even break up with a guy just to get back with him not even a week later. Whoopty Damn Doo! Congratulations! He seemed barely even fazed by her breaking up with him, while she was an emotional wreck. She came to my house practically begging me to fix her mistake. So yeah being the nice person I am fixed her up and helped her get back with "the love of her life". I truly thought Jade and I had become friends. Well, sadly my thoughts lied to me because the next Monday proved that nothing had changed.

My only outlets to getting my feelings off my chest are singing and venting to Andre. Even though once upon a time he had a crush on her, he lost those feelings soon after he wrote a song that later we performed. People say I can fix any problem with a song and though I don't believe them I try. So nine times out of ten Andre will write glorious music and I will write my lyrics. (He says they're amazing and I always shrug it off.) When we play our songs it feels really good to get all of it out of my brain. Then gain that only lasts so long before Jade West comes back in my head.

But, today is Monday and it will be different. Unlike everyone else I look forward to Mondays. They mean the start of a new week. But, as I may seem like a happy person, which I am, I always need coffee to kick off my day. So I go down stairs to see my mom with a cup already in her hands.

"Good morning, Tori." said my mother with a smile on her face. I believe she's where I get my smile from.

"Hey mom." I replied reflecting her smile.

Then she went right back to her phone. She's always her busiest in the morning. All I was doing now was waiting for Trina. Why couldn't I have my own car? Why do I have to ride with her every day? I mean don't get me wrong she's my sister and I love her, but she's also tone deaf and loves to sing. But, for now as I wait I try to clear my mind and prepare myself for the day. I try to clear my mind of anything that has to do with Jade. And no it did not work. Finally Trina came downstairs. "Hi sis."

"Yeah yeah." Was her only reply. We didn't speak until we got to school and told me to get out of her car. This I gladly did with no complaints what so ever. I walked through the doors of Hollywood Arts and went to my locker and pressed the button to light it up. Make It Shine. It was and still is amazing to be on stage.

"Thank God you sang that song instead of Trina." I jumped when I heard his voice. He startled me just a little. He started chuckling which deserved a smack on the arm. "What its true." He said still laughing.

"Whatever Andre she would have done perfectly fine and you know it." I could barely finish the sentence because I was trying to hold in my laughter.

"Sure Tori keep believing that." Jade walked in as soon as he finished that sentence. He looked back at her then to me "You gonna be okay, Tor." He sounded concerned but I know how to control myself around her. I mean I act normal it's just that my heart starts racing and I hold my breath around her, but only on occasion. And maybe I stare at her a little bit so what. Don't judge me.

"Yeah Andre I'm fine." Even though I was clearly not.

"Well good because here she comes." He said with a grin.

"Hi Andre." She said. Then turned to me and gave a slight nod, "Vega."

"Good morning Jade." I realized I might have said that a little too giddy because of the glare I received from her. I felt heat rush to my cheeks and I wanted to run. That's when a perky little red headed Cat skipped through the doors exchanging pleasant greetings to whomever she passed.

"Hi Jade! Hi Andre! Hi Tori!" Cat practically yelled.

"Cat?" Jade asked in a rather calm voice.

"Whattie?" Said Cat in that innocent voice of hers.

"Did you happen to have candy for breakfast?" Jade asked.

"Maybe, just a little bit Jadey." Cat was grinning from ear to ear and that quickly stopped when Jade said.

"DON'T YOU EVER CALL ME THAT CATERINA VALENTINE! DO I MAKE MYSLEF CLEAR?" Everyone in the hallway was now aware of the scene. Maybe the only thing that stopped Jade from killing Cat was Beck putting his arm around Jade.

"Yes ma'am." Cat said in a very small voice. Then she took off blazing down the hallway.

"Hey Jadey." Beck said in a playful voice.

"Don't start with me, Oliver!" Jade replied through gritted teeth.

Ding! Ding! Ding! The bell rang and our group dispersed to their 1st hour classes. I turned only to see Jade kissing Beck. They broke apart and Beck went up the stairs to his class. Jade must have caught me staring because she said, "What the fuck are you looking at, Vega?"

"Nothing Jade." I said while going full speed to the bathroom to try to stop the tears from falling.

I ended up arriving at my class right before the tardy bell rang. I looked to see Jade sitting in the corner of the class. That's when I made the executive decision to sit all the way to the other side. Luckily, with an obstructed view I wouldn't be able to look at her. But luck was not on my side as we were the only two sitting on the back row. Thankfully, our teacher lectured all class and kept us taking notes all hour. I only stole one glance at the end of class. Only to find beautiful sea green eyes staring back. The bell rang but, her eyes kept me rooted to the spot. She finally turned and left to go to her next class. I sighed in relief as I was able to move again.

As the day went on my next classes were very unentertaining. I saw Jade every now and then in the hallway in between classes. Although I knew that lunch would truly test my heart rate as it did damn near every day since I have come to this school. I got my usual salad and started walking towards the table where I saw Cat, Andre, Jade and Beck.

"Hey guys." I said

"What's up, Tori." Said Andre as apparently the rest of them were too busy eating to acknowledge my presence.

"So … Anyone know where Robbie is?" I asked

"Why do you want to know, Vega? Do you have a crush on him or something?" Jade replied. God why do I even like her? She can be such a gank sometimes. Gosh.

"He had a doctor's appointment. He'll be back by next period." Cat said a little protectively. She must have noticed because her cheeks almost the same color as her hair. She then quickly changed the subject by telling a story about her mentally unstable brother. (Whom, by the way, I hope I never meet.) As Cat continued her weird story I could feel a pair of eyes on me. Then I slowly picked up my head to see who was paying attention to Cat. All my friends were except Jade who seemed to be watching my every move. Studying me like I was an experiment. When Cat finally finished her story about how her brother somehow swallowed a small pair of scissors, like the ones you would find in a sewing kit, and get them surgically removed everyone was silent.

Until Jade asked, "Can I have them?" This of course all of us looked at her like she was insane. Which she very well could be.

"What are you guys looking me like that for? I fucking love scissors!" She exclaimed responding to our bewildered looks.

That's when the bell sounded and we all threw our plates away and headed to Sikowitz's class. Sikowitz is a strange man. Drinking coconut milk, wearing the weirdest outfits, and yet he was our favorite teacher. He truly connects with us. He's old but his mind is like one of ours. Playful, understanding, and creative simply put he is amazing. "Welcome, all! Class is now in session!" Sikowitz boomed as he resumed sipping milk from his coconut. "I have had visions and although I don't know what they mean I am sure I can figure it out. Uhmm until then you guys can work on whatever you want such as: songs, scripts, etc. Remember that you have a huge project coming up in a couple of months. You can work in groups and use any props that you can."

Andre and I started to write ideas down for a new song as Jade and Beck worked on a script for a short film. Just then Robbie walked in and he went over to Cat who was looking at a Sky Storm magazine. We intended to work, we really did, but the six of us just ended up hanging out and talking.

"So Jade, what kind of film are you and Beck working on?" I asked, intrigued.

"Well Vega if you must know I was thinking that it would be a horror movie of course, but this sap over here wants to do a romance. So, I guess I'll do a horror romance in which we fall in love then I kill him on our anniversary." She said with a grin as she just came up with a great idea for the film.

"That sounds nice Jade." I said with a gasp.

"Well what are you and Andre working on?" Jade asked imitating me

"I don't talk like that! But anyway, we don't truly know what kind of song we will be writing." I said with I frown. Then I smiled at her, "That was so nice of you to ask Jade."

"Don't get used to it, Vega." And that's when the bell interrupted the semi-sweet moment. I make to my next class which was utterly boring. Especially when compared to Sikowitz's, but then again hardly any of my classes matched up to Sikowitz's. It went by rather quick and I was really thankful. Then I remembered my last class was with Jade. Why does she get to torture me four times a day? Why did the people who made the schedule want to hurt me like this? They had to be like "oh let's give the new girl three classes with her crush and lunch and let's allow her crush to hate her and treat her like shit" yay me. As soon as I walk into class I saw two emerald eyes staring at me, and when I looked around there was only one seat and it's next to Jade West.

"Jade, Tori you two are exempt from this test." Said Mrs. Wallace my math teacher. "You have already proven that you know this material."

Just so you know even though Jade acts like she doesn't care about anything except for scissors and Beck she has a 4.0 GPA. But then again she is a girl full of surprises. We go to the back of the fairly large classroom; it used to be two rooms put together but after the teacher got let off the school just knocked down the wall and we now have this huge room. I sit down on a plushy chair at a circular table with a pretty blue and black cloth covering it. I was shocked seeing that Jade pulled up a chair next to me, I was expecting to read or start my song, but nooooo Jade had to sit down. "Hi, Tori." Jade said.

"Hey, Ja- woah woah woah did you just call me Tori?" I asked.

"That's your name isn't it?" she replied.

"Yes it is. Just normally I'm Vega to you." I said still startled that she used my first name.

"I can be nice sometimes, Vega. I'm not always bitch." She said smiling.

"You're not that word, Jade." I said trying to stuff my songbook back in my book sack.

"What's that?" She asked pointing at the book.

(Damn) I said under my breath. "It's nothing Jade."

"C'mon Tori let me see." She said in a very cute voice.

"Nope it's for my eyes only." Finally putting it away.

"Tori, please let me see the beautiful book?" she said in such away I was almost ready to give her anything she wanted.

"No Jadey." I said smiling.

"Damnit Vega don't you ever call me that!" she said through gritted teeth.

"But it's so cute." I said trying to get back to her good side.

"That was a warning, Vega. And I will get that book." Said Jade with a wicked grin.

"We'll see, West." All I got in return was a glare that could kill. We really started to get to know a lot about each other during the 30 minutes we had left. We got to know the basics about each other such as favorite movie, color, hobby, and etcetera. But deep down I knew that when the bell rang we would go home, eat dinner, shower, and go to sleep and tomorrow everything would go back to normal. Once again she wouldn't give a damn about me, and for some odd reason I would still want her to be mine. I would still want her to have the same feelings for me that I have for her. While I was lost in thought she seemed to change topics.

"So Tori, do you like anyone?" she asked lifting her eyebrows.

"What?" I asked pretending not to hear.

She touched my arm lightly and my body instantly responded by blushing. "Do you have a crush on anyone?" After I didn't respond and just blushed even deeper she was ecstatic, "Oh my God who is it?" she pressed on. Who knew that the Jade West even cared about shit like this?

"Don't worry about it." It was a feeble attempt to get her to shut up. I knew it wouldn't work, but it was all I had.

"Oh but I will worry about it, Vega." She replied. Ring! Saved by the bell? Yeah right. This isn't over, Tori." She promised. "Let me see your phone." I didn't she just kind of took it.

"What are you doing?" I asked.

"Don't worry about it." She mocked earning a glare from me which she chuckled at. "Is that supposed to intimidate me Vega?"

"Yes." I said trying to scare her. Then she tossed my phone back to me.

"Bye Tori." she said with her back turned.

I looked at my recent apps to see what she had gotten into. For some reason she went to my reminders and I see a lot of them telling me to text Jade at different increments of time. Sure I was going to text her but, there was no way she was getting the identity of my crush. I walked to Trina's car and couldn't help but think about my last class. Jade and I actually held a conversation. We were laughing, smiling, and having a good time. She looked as if she truly enjoyed herself. Like she liked my company. I wish it could be a silent ride home but, with a radio at Trina's disposable it's not probable. It was plain torture. Especially since she has it etched in her brain that she's the most talented person to ever walk the Earth. She can't hit the high notes that she loves so much. I would say she sounded like a wounded dog but, that would be very offensive to dogs everywhere. When we finally made it home and I guess I close the door a little hard because Trina starts bitching about it. But I just tune her out and unlock the door to my beautiful home and step inside. I see my wonderful parents. My dad is about to go to work and he kisses my mom and hugs me on his way out. I really do believe I have the most amazing parents in the world. They are so accepting and understanding. When I told them that I like both boys and girls they said that they don't care that they would love me no matter who I brought home. As long as they weren't drug addicts, drug dealers, or criminals. Trina doesn't even care that I'm bisexual.

I go up to my room and start doing homework. It takes me some time about two hours. Mainly, because I wasn't totally focused because, my mind was elsewhere so I put in my earphones and put it to full volume. After a couple of songs my ringtone blazes in my ears. I look to see who interrupted my music to see a text from Jade.

Jade: Hey Tori

Me: You're not getting an answer Jade

Jade: Oh c'mon Vega. I can't even believe I'm even interested

Me: You're just gonna use it against me

Jade: Maybe if you give me a name now I might not

Me: Ha yeah right

Jade: Just spill it Vega

Me: Well look at the time gotta go to school in the morning bye

Jade: WTF! Its only 9:00

Me: Ok I gotta go eat

Jade: Whatever I will find out.

And with that I tossed my phone on the bed and went downstairs. I saw everyone sitting down at the table eating pizza and a box was already empty. "Why didn't anyone come to tell me?" I asked. Instantly my parents looked to Trina.

"Sorry, sis, but that's what you get for slamming my door." She said looking at me dead in the eyes.

"I saved you two slices, honey." Said my wonderful mother. God I love her.

"Thanks mom." I said then glaring at Trina briefly.

After dinner, I showered and got ready for school and got ready for bed. I checked my phone and it was now 11:00. I see three text messages all from Jade.

10:00 Jade: Tori can you pretty please tell me.

10:27 Jade: Ok that was the one and only nice text you're getting.

10:49 Jade: You will regret not answering me tomorrow Vega.

Was I scared by that last text? Slightly, yes. Who am I kidding? I was freaking terrified. The things Jade could do were down, right evil. She did things that hurt physically and mentally. Sleep didn't find me easily that night, but it did find me eventually.

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