Chapter 1 – We need to talk.

This is my re-written and dramatically altered version of 'New Relationships' as I wasn't happy with it nor was I any longer enjoying writing it. But I think I've managed to re-write it a lot better. So please enjoy 'Something New'.

No Ones POV

It was a Sunday night, Jade and Beck were revising for a history exam in Beck's trailer. Something had changed about Jade; it was a small change to begin with but it grew, more and more; it was about time it was brought up.

Ever since that day at Hollywood Arts; the day Tori Vega started. Jade had walked in, seeing this new girl rubbing coffee off his shirt. First there was anger, "Dude, why are you rubbing my boyfriend?" she shouted. And it was then, when Tori looked up at her that something changed in Jade, when she first saw her; it was like her breath had been taken away in that very instant. Of course she tried to dismiss those feelings she felt, first by pouring coffee all over Tori, the constant snappy comments and digs every day, all to try and get rid of these new, strange feelings she had inside of her.

Jade's POV

"Jade, we need to talk"

This was years in the making. I knew this moment was going to happen. I'd prepared for it, but now it was happening I had no idea what to say; isn't that always the way? I guess I'll just have to go with it, see what happens. I stop writing my notes but don't look up, I know Becks looking directly at me.

"I know" I say quietly, still not looking up

"You don't love me, Jade" he says, quite blunt but not angry.

I sigh quietly to myself, composing myself before I look up. I was right, he's looking into my eyes now.

"I know" I say in almost a whisper, trying to be as plain and simple, but yet honest and sincere. "I'm sorry".

"Don't be. It's not like it's your fault, you can't help who you fall for." He ruffles his hair and moves it out of his face, he does that a lot when he's nervous. "I realised it a long time ago, and I think you did too" he says as he reaches for my hand.

"Yeah, I did… I'm sorry"

"I said don't apologise."

"…sorry" I say, my eyes are watering but I manage a small laugh, he does too. "What do I do?"

"Go to her, please. Talk to her, tell her how you feel"

"I can't." I say looking back down at my half written notes.

"Why not?"

"I've tortured her for years. I've constantly put her down, dismissed her. She'll laugh in my face."

"I don't think she will."

"What do you mean?" I look back up.

"I noticed the look on your face when you first saw her, I've seen you falling for her over the years… I've noticed the same thing in her. She likes you, Jade."

"Really?" I wanted to believe it but I couldn't.

"Yes. She feels the same way you do – I promise." He's smiling. "Just promise me you'll talk to her. I want you to be happy."

"I promise. I'll do it tomorrow afternoon; after the history exam." I tell both him and myself. "Speaking of- we need to finish revising for."

"You're right. Now where were we… oh yeah, the Black Death."

"Oh good, I like this topic" I say, suddenly interested in my revision again.

"You would" he laughs.

I went to bed last night feeling extremely nervous about the events to come the next day; both this exam (which was worth 60% of my final grade) and my talk with Tori that I had stupidly promised Beck I'd have. So needless to say I didn't get much sleep last night. I downed a coffee and went to school. It was now 2pm and I'd finished my history exam and was stood by my locker, waiting for Tori to walk out of her science class.

"Hey, you okay?" I hear Beck say from behind me.

"Yeah… just nervous. I'm going to talk to her when she finishes class".

"Good, and I advise you put those away" he gestured towards the small pair of scissors I was twirling in my hand, trying to calm my nerves. "You don't want to scare her" he laughed.

"Good point" I place them in my locker and close it. "There."

"Good luck" he said pulling me into a hug.

"Thank you".

And with that he walks off, leaving me to wait alone. The door to Tori's classroom opens and a handful of her classmates walk out. Once the rush of people pass I see her walk out the classroom, clutching a chemistry book in her arms. I have to try and act normal, I'll tone it down a little but not too much. Here goes nothing;

"Vega!" I shout across the hallway, she looks up and sighs.

"What now, Jade?" she says walking over to me.

"We need to talk" I respond, lightly grabbing her wrist and pulling her into the infamous janitor's closet.

"What do you want? I told Andre I'd meet him and Cat so we could go over our-"

"Beck and I broke up" I cut her off. A look of shock came across her face, followed by empathy.

"Oh- my gosh. Jade are you okay?" she pulled me into a hug, normally I'd push her off but I couldn't bring myself to do it today. My eyes started watering again and I found myself crying on her shoulder. I don't even know why, nerves?

"Yeah, I'm fine. It was a mutual thing." I said before pulling away from her, wiping my eyes before she noticed.

"You're not. I know you, Jade. It's okay." I just nod. "Listen, I have to get to Andre and Cat before she drives him as insane as his grandmother" we laughed. "But do you want to come round later and talk about it? If not you're welcome to come watch a movie to take your mind off it."

I decide that'd be a better time to tell her than now. I didn't want to rush it like I would if I told her now.

"Thank you" I say quietly, looking at her.

"Around 5?"

"I'll be there… aaaaand a coffee wouldn't go a miss" I smirk.

"Sure, see you later."

Well this first chapter went from 275 words to over 1000 so I think I did well. Please tell me what you think of the changes or if you're new to this story tell me what you think in general. My last exam is on May 21st so I plan on having more chapters out after that!