Colors Of Our Nation
Freedom Ain't Free
Andre's p. o . v
Seven-teen year old Tori Vega was pacing around the room looking very nervous as she addressed us.
So I bet your all wondering why I called you in here today
All I was wondering was when would everyone leave us and when could I be alone with her? I had been practicing all day just how I would say to Tori when I finally got her alone.
Cat's voice rung out high and shrill penetrating my thoughts about how amazing Tori looked standing there in a cut off pair of blue jean shorts that had some shreds hanging but clung to her amazing hips and butt looking well simply amazing and a Grey tank saying Hollywood Arts on it in red purple and yellow letters. The top clung to her breasts making them look perky and full. I licked my lips Damn Tori looked hot. Damn Cat was being so annoying … her bouncing was irrational and dizzying.
Yay Beck's here Andre!
Yes I know lil red we picked him up remember?
Seven-teen year old Catrina " Cat" Valentine looked thoughtful as if she was trying to remember as she twirled her hair. With no answer forthcoming I turned to Tori the faster she told everyone the faster we could be alone.
So was up Tori?
Yea Cutie why did we get summed by cop cars in the middle of the night?
Six-teen year old Robbie Shapiro replied looking at Tori as his Puppet Rex looked her over.
That was kind of cool though nice touch Vega
Jade West who's Seven-teen grinned as she sharpened her scissors I saw Tori's Dad LAPD Officer David Vega watching her nervous. Tori backed away from her bumping into my chest grinning. I took a nervous breath and wrapped my arms around her waist. She turned to me looked at my hands please don't push them away I prayed silently. When she smiled and leaned back into them I could of pumped my fist in the air but I played it cool. Her voice is like honey and I wanted to lap it all up so I paid close attention as she talked.
Uh Thanks Jade well okay
She took a deep breath what did she have to be so nervous about ? She is drop dead gorgeous with her thin firm body her sparkling eyes and long thick brown hair. Her sweet kissable lips...Damn Andre chill.
Hey you guys wanna know what frogs drink?
Cat's voice again why does she keep talking? What did we really care what frogs drink? Okay I'll play along it's not Cat's fault she's so innocent I mean she is sweet and I would have time with Tori later.
Let me guess rip-cola
No Andre that's silly whoever heard of rip-cola?
I shrugged as she giggled replying
They drink Croaka-cola get it cause frogs go...Croak Croak...
Cat giggled so much she fell on the couch laughing. Robbie jumped up cheering
Yay were telling Frog jokes I got one what is the thirstiest frog in the world?
We all stared at him why did Cat have to start these jokes this could go on forever.
The ones that drink Canada dry cause we all know about those Canadians
Beck who was siting on the counter looking at his cell looked up shrugging like what the heck as he called out.
Hey what's with the Canadian jokes? I'm from Canada
That explains so much maybe like why you suck at keeping a girlfriend happy
Jade looked at him aiming the scissors Beck swallowed as he stared at her.
When have you ever been happy? You don't do happy Jade.
AS for you Shapiro watch it
Rex his puppet chanted out
Beat him Beck Beat him!
Shut-up Loser Robbie talked back to Rex
Cat that was funny why aren't you laughing? Robbie whined
Cat twirled her hair looking out the window Robbie sighed frustrated . I should just tell Tori right? She was cool people she wouldn't freak the freak out right? Unless she didn't feel that way about me..then it could get messy. She's my best friend I didn't want to lose that. Except it was killing me being with her being so close and not being able to just hold her like I wanted kiss her when I wanted. Jade fired back at Robbie.
Cause she doesn't laugh at stupid losers who have no friends except a dog faced puppet
He's not a puppet! Robbie called out pissed
Gank...
The words barely left Rex's lips before Jade pulled him out of Robbie's arms and threw him on the counter we then watched in horror as she took a mallet and smashed him into pieces as Robbie fell onto his knee's crying. Then Jade opened the trash can and swept what use to be Rex into the can as Robbie fell on the floor crying and gulping.
Grow up Robbie puppets are for little girls be a man or as close as you'll ever get.
Why are we here Vega?
Jade who was dressed in full Gothic knee high black boots a short black mini skirt that barely covered below her butt and a black tank under a black and red rose mesh looked at Tori while she kicked the garbage can that Robbie was now holding.
Trina Vega came wondering in
Tori you didn't tell me the loser con was getting together you can't be that desperate and lonely for friends I mean I know I got the talent and beauty in our family but surely you got something.
Go away Trina no one likes you
Trina looked at Jade as she spoke and held up garlic Jade squinted her eyes and in a split second took a big bite out of it Trina screamed and ran.
Jade smirked as she looked at Tori before speaking.
Oh I know you called to tell us your moving back to oz!
Tori stomped her foot fuming as she hissed back at Jade who had put on a southern accent.
I don't talk like that and no I am not moving
She took a deep breath,
In all seriousness remember how Sikowitz asked for volunteers to represent for Hollywood Arts in NYC this week?
Yea ...yes uh-huh
We all agreed Tori grinned as she took a deep breath.
Well I stayed after class remember..
Yea so what Vega? Jade asked
I um kind of volunteered us to be those students
Oh cool I always wanted to see NYC my parents keep threatening to send me there in a box Robbie replied looking up from the garbage.
Look I know some of you Jade were against it but were Hollywood art students were going for careers in the Entertainment world what better way to get expose then to preform on a televised concert in NYC on a day when the whole world will be watching. Plenty of Media will be there record scouts.
Well when you put it that way Tori it sounds like a great plan
Thanks Andre aw that's sweet
I was stunned when she kissed my cheek. I wanted to shout out my happiness but I told myself play it cool.
Trina jumped up in our faces as she called out
Oh but you'll need help I mean talent and beauty right here wanting to help!
Mr. Vega called out excitedly
Take Trina! I will pay you Tori!
Jade crossed her arms her eyes going dark dang she was scary she pressed her lips together as she spat out.
No!
Jadlyn I will pay you as well
No I mean no to the whole damn idea I am not going to NYC
We all looked at her as Beck replied
I thought it would be perfect for you death destruction blood tragedy people in pain
Shut-up Beck just shut the hell up...
Jade you have to go Mr. Sikowitz put your name down and it goes as a credit to your grade now he's counting it as a exam.
Cat grabbed Jade as she screamed out somehow Cat held her steady pulling her out the door as she giggled and called out to us.
Bye will see you ..uh when do we leave Tori?
Tonight we have to be there by tomorrow morning...our flight leaves at 8 pm
Your dead Vega dead you hear me! Jade called out pissed as Cat giggled.
The plane ride was smooth Tori slept I watched her god she was like an angel. Jade was pissed and was spending the flight cutting up Tori dolls as Cat looked scared she was cuddling by Jade as she held her arm. Her eyes refused to look out the window. I couldn't help it it was so peaceful up here I watched the clouds pass under us nothing looked real.
I wondered how it felt to know you were about to die to be one of those people on the planes heading to the world trade center knowing you were never getting off this thing alive. The pain and the fear that must of gone through their heads.
It made me feel sick made me dizzy to think of a time when so much pain and anger was caused by something so simple..hate one word four letters but it was so powerful that it took away Nearly 3,000 civilians and 19 hijackers aboard the four planes.
What would I do if I was one of those people caught in that building? What would I do if I looked up from my office building to see a Boeing 757 aiming at me?
I shuddered as I closed my eyes looking around Beck was playing his ds2 Robbie was clutching a teddy bear as he slept, Cat was kissing Jade's neck as she hugged her tight and Jade was holding her the scissors and dolls all done. What was up with those two? Neither would look out the window.
When we got to the hotel we went straight to our rooms I fell into a dreamless sleep.
The next morning which came to early we were eating breakfast Cat was staring at a orange giggling. Jade was silent ..
Oranges are so sweet smelling
Shut-up Cat please
Kay-Kay hey Jade
No Cat
But I didn't even
You don't have to just no..
Cat's lips trembled her shoulders slumped tears prickled at her eyelids.
Don't cry Cat it's okay I'm sorry color the pretty unicorn
Cat snatched up her crayon and coloring book.
Way to go jade you made the child almost cry aren't you...
Robbie never got to finish before Jade kicked him in the groin.
Robbie groaned as he looked up at Jade asking her through gritted teeth
Why are you so mean to everyone Jade?
Beck helped Robbie up as he turned to Jade asking
Everyone except Cat that is?
Robbie looked at Cat and said
Yea and she's the most childish one of all of us
Cat's head snapped up as she gasped out
What's that suppose to mean?
She busted into tears running out we all looked at her shocked.
Nice work moron Jade hissed
Cat can't help how she is why are you such a useless idiot you had to make her cry do you feel like a man now huh?
Jade slapped him knocking over a chair. Mr. Sikowitz turned to Jade as he asked her.
So tell us why your such a gank to everyone except Cat you handle her with kid gloves you seem to be the only one Cat never gets mad at and you know how to treat her.
Cause I hate everyone else in this world except her
Why what did she do to make her so special why do you hate everyone?
Cause cat we...ll...it's not true okay I don't hate everyone just one person...
Who? Mr .Sikowitz asked jade who backed away arms clutched tightly as she looked at the skyline of NYC.
Myself..okay I hate myself
We all looked at her stunned her face was so sincere so full of hatred and disgust.
I almost cried.
I hate myself cause it's all my fault..I'm the reason Cat is the way she is..
A/N Sorry for any grammar mistake trying to get this done fast and up before 9/11.