It's Showtime
AN: I don't own Victorious or any of the characters. I just keep them alive through my stories. I make no money from my use of these Characters. This story takes place after my story "Just a Game".
Chapter1: Big News
Tori and Jade had come out to each other and then the world in their grade eleven. They were still together even though all of their friends thought that Jade would probably kill Tori before too far into the relationship. Now Jade had finished her third year of film school and Tori was working on her singing career.
She had great success after her appearance on the Platinum Awards. She was picked up by a recording label and was signed to a live show. The show's producer took a huge risk with this show. Everyone was jumping on the TV talent show rage, so she decided to try something new. Ms. Corbett signed a number of acts of different backgrounds and bought a high tech circus tent. It was like an old variety show and Tori was the headline act. The show was a success. So much of a success that there was talk about touring with it.
She went to practice that afternoon and the stage manager told everyone the news. "We are going to take this show on the road. Well not on the road, but in the air. We are going to Europe for the summer. There will be some small changes to the lineup in the show, but it will look much the same. We will be starting in London and then on to Paris, Berlin and Rome for now. We might be adding dates if all goes well. So get your papers together folks we leave in a month." Natalie said.
Tori couldn't wait to get home and tell Jade. The two girls had an apartment together. Tori's family was shocked at the start, but they loved Tori and supported her in her life so they took Jade in as a part of their family too. The two girls had been through a lot of difficult situations in their short time together, but their relationship survived. Recently they became engaged to be married when Jade presented Tori with a beautiful diamond ring.
They decided to hold the wedding off until Jade was finished with school and Tori had a better idea of where her music career was going. A number of their friends told them not to wait, but Tori's parents were happy the girls had decided to wait. They wanted them to be sure that this was what they wanted in life first.
Tori couldn't wait for Jade to get home. She cooked one of Jade's favourite meals and even picked up a pie for dessert. She set a few candles out in the bedroom thinking that after she told Jade the good news about the tour of Europe that there might be some form of celebrating. She even laid out a few silky items to possibly change into for later, but now she was watching the news and watching the clock.
Jade finally called and said that she was on her way home, that there had been some issues with one of her professors. So when Jade got home she was tired and angry. She walked in and slammed the door behind her and threw herself in a chair in the living room. "What long friggin' day! All I want to do is eat and work on my film and go to bed early!"
Tori was crushed. She had this news that she couldn't wait to share, but Jade made it quite clear that she was in no mood for anything that wasn't on her list. Tori went to the bedroom and put away the candles and the lingerie she had selected. It was going to be another night of flannel and socks and going to be alone as Jade stayed up to edit her film.
Tori decided that her news could wait until Jade was in a better mood, whenever that would be.
The meal passed with very little conversation. Jade never even noticed the work that Tori put into the meal. Even the pie went unappreciated. When the meal was over Jade got up without saying anything went to the bedroom and changed into a large sweatshirt and some black tights. Once she put her hair up in a ponytail she went to her office. Tori did the dishes alone and as she dried each plate, fork and knife she got a little angrier.
When Tori got angry she got quiet and then she got sad. When she got sad only one person could make her feel better, her mom. She got her phone and called her mother and all she said was, "I need to come and see you!"
Holly Vega knew not to ask for details on the phone. She knew she would hear all about what was bothering Tori when she got to her childhood home. Hot chocolate was the cure for most everything in their family. Holly started heating the kettle knowing that Tori would be there soon.
Tori went to the door of the spare bedroom office where Jade was working on a laptop. She told her that she was going to visit her mother and that she would be home at about eleven. Jade did not look back at her while she talked. She merely raised a hand and waved almost like she was dismissing her.
She drove to her parents' house and rang the bell. This was something that she did since she moved out. Her mother told her that she never had to ring the bell at her home, but it was important to Tori's feeling of independence so she kept ringing the bell. Her mother got up and let her in and Tori looked at her and started crying.
Holly knew her daughters well. When Trina was upset you gave her room, but when Tori was upset she reverted to the little girl with the big brown eyes. She let her daughter cry until she was ready to tell her what had her so upset. It took a few minutes, but soon Tori was out of tears and could calm down and tell her.
"I had this wonderful news and I put together a nice supper and some other plans and Jade was late and then didn't want to talk and …." The tears started again down Tori's face.
"Did you tell her that you had this wonderful news?"
"Well no, but she..."
"Has Jade suddenly developed mind reading skills?"
"Well no, but I …"
"So, how was she to know this was a different day than all the rest?" Holly asked.
"Well I made her favourite meal and …. She just should have known." Tori pouted and although cute it was not as cute anymore now that she was twenty.
Tori was pulled into a hug and Holly said, "Why don't you tell me your news instead?"
"Wonderful news!" Tori said still pouting.
"Tell me you wonderful news, then." Holly corrected herself.
"Natalie came to work today and told us all to go and get our papers in order. We leave in a month for Europe for four months. I am going to Europe mom and I will be singing in Europe!" Tori was back to be very excited.
"Wow that is fantastic. This could be the exposure that you are looking for. Being away from home for four months. That is a long time." Holly said.
"Ya four months. I really didn't think of that. How can I be away from Jade for four months mom?" Tori was back to being sad again.
"Oh you will find a way to get through. This is your big break! You should be excited." Holly said. I am sure that Jade will be excited and will tell you not to worry about her while you go and enjoy your European tour.
Tori was glad that she came to her mother for advice. It seemed to her that no matter how old she got her mother was still helping her sort out her life and giving her great advice. She decided that she would go home and talk to Jade about her great news.
When Tori got home Jade was still sitting at her laptop tapping away at the keys. Tori went to their bedroom and grabbed a few items from her drawer and went into the ensuite bathroom. Tori washed her face and changed into the silky long pink nightgown and matching thong panties. She then put on her robe and made her way to Jade's office.
Tori put her hands on Jade's shoulders and started rubbing them. They were as tight as iron. She worked the sore muscles while Jade groaned and moaned. Tori kissed her on the cheek and then the neck. "Tor I love you, but I don't really have time for this right now." Jade groaned.
Tori dropped her robe and moved around and sat on Jade's knee. "All I want is an hour of your time. I had a great day and I wanted to celebrate with you and tell you all about it."
"Tori you know I love when you wear things like this. It really gets me….. happy, but I have a lot of work to do." Tori took Jades hand and placed it against her heart hoping Jade wouldn't leave it there. She didn't she took it back and put it on the keyboard.
"Well I guess I got dressed up for nothing, again!"
"Don't start this again Vega. I like being with you too, but I am so busy that it is just going to have to wait. I promise you that when this film is finished we will spend the weekend in bed. They will have get a plastic surgeon to remove the smile from you face!" Jade kissed Tori on the cheek and pushed her to a standing position.
"You called me Vega!"
"No I didn't. I called you Tori."
"No you called me Vega."
"I am sorry. I am just tired."
"You used to call me Vega when you wanted to put me down."
"I didn't mean anything by it. I am just tired."
"So you want some time alone?"
"Yes I need some time alone."
"Great! You are going to have four months to yourself. Maybe longer."
"What is that supposed to mean"
"You are too busy. I will leave you alone now."
Tori got up and walked back to their bedroom putting a little more sway in her slim hips than she normally had. Jade dragged herself out of her chair and chased Tori into the bedroom. "What are you talking about four months?"
Tori grabbed some more clothes and went into the bathroom and closed the door behind her. She took off the things she had on and replaced them with an old police t-shirt that belonged to her father, a pair of ugly cotton panties and a pair of flannel boxers.
"Tor come out of there and talk to me please." Jade pleaded.
Tori came out of the bathroom and tossed the silks on the floor of the closet. She then sat down at the makeup table and started brushing her long brown hair. She was doing her best to give Jade the cold shoulder.
"What do you mean I will have at least four months? Are you leaving me Tori?" Jade asked with a shaky voice.
"I am leaving you Jade..."
"So it comes down to this. I get busy and you run out. I should have seen this coming…"
"I am going to Europe for four months on tour with the show. That was my big news today, but you were too busy to listen to me." Tori said slamming the brush down on the table.
"Oh thank god!" Jade said taking a big breath in.
"So you want me to go away." Tori turned on her.
"Oh you are such a girl! Don't twist this around. I mean thank god you are not breaking up with me, not that you are going away for four months. No wonder men are mental." Jade said.
Tori sat on the bed and looked at her fiancé. Jade came and sat next to her. "Wow Europe. This is great for you Tori. This could be the big break. World exposure and all."
"But it is four months Jade. We are going to be away from each other for four months. I don't know if I can be away from you for that long. I will have to sleep alone. I haven't slept alone in four years. My parents think it has been only two, but they didn't know about you climbing in my window at night for the better part of two years…." Tori was rambling. She did that when she got out there. Jade put a finger against Tori's lips and shhhed her.
Tori started to ramble again so Jade did the only thing she knew would shut up Tori up. She grabbed her and kissed her. Once she knew Tori was more grounded she let her go.
"Let's start at the beginning. Tell me all about your day." Jade said laying back on the bed. Tori started telling Jade all about her day when she noticed that Jade was falling asleep. Tori just kept talking. While she was telling her story she slowly pulled up Jade's shirt and leaned over her stomach. Tori wet her lips and gave Jade a zurbit. Jade shot straight up on the bed like she had been electrocuted.
"Now I have to start again!" Tori said.
AN: Thank you everyone for reading this story. Please leave your thoughts in reviews. Maybe you would like some of my other pieces if you haven't read them. A zurbit occurs when you pucker your lips and press them against someone else's skin (usually the cheek or belly) and blow. It tends to make a farting noise and tickles. If someone is sleeping it can wake them in a hurry and might get you bruised. Use them carefully. S.M.