I started this trying to make something funny but I think I lost that along the way since I let my mind wander while I typed this. I also attempted to write something short and I think I succeeded at that. It was a good little practice thing, no more, no less. It's weird because I typed it out pretty fast yet took so long coming up with a title. I'm still unhappy with that so if there are any ideas out there feel free to share. Hope this is remotely enjoyable.
The small yet reliable car rolled into the West residence. Tori stepped out and headed for the door, looking forward to a fun day with her girlfriend. They had made plans today to go out for dinner and a movie with maybe a surprise from Jade. Tori had no idea what that might be and Jade wasn't divulging anything so now she was really excited to get the date going. Who knew what kind of surprise awaited her. Others would think Jade would be full of surprises meant to scare, which Tori had to admit she had a good many of, but this time she knew it would be different. Jade had looked uncertain yet determined when she mentioned the surprise. There was no hint of her devious smirk so Tori was certain that Jade was preparing to let her into another aspect of herself she kept from others. Moments like that always warmed Tori's heart. She loved that Jade trusted her and she could put trust in Jade too. Tori walked up to the front door and unlocked it with the key Jade gave her, a custom made copy of her own house key. It was all black, styled with a white skull that had hearts for eyes.
It was a strange and weird mix but it worked. Tori thought it was endearing, a cross between what she liked and what Jade liked. Jade had presented it to her with a wink and a suggestive smile that basically told her 'come find me whenever you want'. Jade knew Tori was aware that she was mostly alone at home. Leave it to Jade to make something sexual out of a simple gift. Not that she was complaining. She liked that side of Jade as much as the rest of her. Tori stepped into the house to the muffled sound of a very guitar and drum heavy song. She smiled and took the stairs up to Jade's room to see what was going on. When she got to the next landing she made out the music to be some kind of thrash metal. She could never tell with Jade. She was eclectic when it came to music. Who knew what she would be listening to from one day to the next. It was always different. Tori pushed open the door just enough to peek in but not be seen. The sight before her almost made her burst out laughing but she had to stay quiet so she held it in and traded it for a huge smile.
"Gimme fuel, gimme fire, gimme that which I desire, ooh!" Jade sung, or more like screamed, along with the music. She held her sleek black electric guitar in her hands, the strap sliding off her shoulder. She wasn't even playing the instrument, mostly using it as a prop to dance with.
"Yeah, turn on... I see red! Adrenaline crash, and crack my head. Nitro-junkie, paint me dead! And I see red," she shouted. Listening to her singing this type of music threw Tori for a loop but it still amazed her that Jade was capable of pulling off so many different genres. She watched as Jade jumped around the room and belted the lyrics, her usually smooth voice strained and forceful, aggressive, taking on the edgy tone of the song.
"A hundred plus, through black and white! War horse... full 'head...Fuck 'em, man, white knuckle tight! Through black and white!" she sung next, bending back slightly as she made the motions of playing the guitar. Tori couldn't believe what she was witnessing. Jade was actually letting loose and rocking out. It was awesome! She never knew Jade liked this kind of thing so she took it all in. She couldn't look away, an amused and adoring smile gracing her lips as she continued to watch.
"Ooh... on I burn. Fuel is pumping engines! Burning hard, loose and clean! And then I burn, turning my direction. Quench my thirst with gasoline! So, gimme fuel, gimme fire, gimme that which I desire! Yeah!" she screamed, holding her hand up like she held a mic in her hand, only to drop it down to swipe her hand over the guitar. The instrument let out a harsh mixed sound, no real tune coming out. She hopped up on her bed to jump back off, landing from a spin in the air. The guitars began to sound off while she spun the instrument around her body using the strap, almost like a hula hoop, catching it again and then continuing with the song. That was a trick Tori had seen many artists do but Jade executed it perfectly. Tori wondered how many times she did it, possibly practicing the trick.
"Turn on, beyond the bone! Swallow future, spit out hope! Burn your face upon the chrome. Yeah-h'eah, oh yeah! Take the corner, join the crash, ya! Headlights, headlines, another junkie lives too fast! Yeah, lives way too fast, fast, fast!" she sang, dragging out some words as her black locks fanned the air from her quick movements. She belted out the repeated word into her pretend mic then she gripped the guitar to shift it behind her. She held her fist up again, her expression fierce as she shouted the next part.
"Whoa-oh... ooh... on I burn! Fuel is pumping engines! Burning hard, loose and clean! And then I burn, turning my direction! Quench my thirst with gasoline! So, gimme fuel, gimme fire, gimme that which I desire! Ooh, yeah!" she recited, bringing her hand down to mimic the strumming of the guitar. Her whole body moved with the rhythm, her head banging to the beat. She was so into it and the music was vibrating through the very foundations that even Tori was getting lost to a type of music she never would have gotten into, but Jade just did that to her, affecting her so completely. A guitar solo started up and she struck the strings roughly, the beat on time but the melody making no sense, just a jumble of strummed strings as it was intended.
"White knuckle tight!" she yelled with the song, bending over and then pulling back to follow along with the guitar that still shredded through the song. The drums made her jump, land heavily, and then tap her booted foot on the ground to the beat. Tori leaned a little closer, the movement upsetting her position leaning on the doorway. She slipped, causing her foot to tap the door. It creaked ever so slightly while Tori held her breath. Surely Jade wouldn't catch the slip up buried under all that music and activity, but it seemed Tori's luck had run out because Jade didn't miss a thing. And really, Tori should have known. Jade looked up, her stormy gaze taking in Tori at the door, smiling hesitantly and giving her a lame wave. Instead of stomping over and threatening to strangle her girlfriend, Jade opted to finish the song.
"Ooh, gimme fuel. Gimme fire! My desire!" she yelled, swinging her arm down to drag out a jumbled mess of notes before raising her arm again to point at Tori. She curled her finger in a gesture for Tori to come in the room. Tori did as she was told, fearing what would happen. Sure, they had been going out a long time but Jade was unpredictable, a fact she always liked to point out. She knew Jade wouldn't hurt her but she would still get Tori back in some way. She took a deep breath and then left her spying post to push the door open further and enter the room.
"Ooh... on I burn. Fuel is pumping engines! Burning hard, loose and clean! And then I burn, turning my direction. Quench my thirst with gasoline! Gimme fuel, gimme fire, gimme that which I desire! Ooh!" Jade went on, yanking off the guitar to toss it on her bed and then advance on Tori while she motioned for her to come even closer.
"On I burn!" Jade growled the last few words, the song abruptly cutting off just as she grabbed Tori by the front of her shirt and dragged her flush against her body for a scorching kiss. Tori, caught by surprise, took a while to respond but instantly lost herself to Jade's passion. She was indeed fire and Tori was definitely the fuel to her desire, making her burn hotter.
Fortune, fame... mirror vain...
Gone insane, but the memory remains!
Jade broke off the kiss and pushed Tori back to turn away and shut off the music. When she turned around she leaned back on her black dresser and crossed her arms, making no move to return to the kiss that heated up but went nowhere. To Tori's dismay, it looked like the flame had died out for now. The hard expression on Jade's face was one she knew well. It was the 'Ok, Vega, talk before I get scissor happy' face. In short, she was in trouble.
"Umm, I came over so we could go. Remember, our date?" she spoke up carefully, fiddling with her hands and looking away twice before settling her gaze on Jade's smirking lips. It was better than getting trapped in her possibly livid stare.
"You came at a bad time," Jade told her simply, tone calm and relaxed.
"I can see that," Tori replied, taking the calm note as a good sign. Jade pushed off the dresser and walked over to stand in front of Tori.
"I could forgive you for spying on me…" she continued. Tori began to thank her but Jade pressed a slender finger to her lips to shut her up before she could.
"If you never breathe a word to anyone of what you saw. You hear me?" she cautioned, shifting so that she pinched Tori's lips between her index and thumb, sealing them shut. Tori nodded hurriedly, not once planning on sharing this with anyone else. She already knew Jade wouldn't take being caught rocking out well. Jade removed her hand and instantly Tori started talking.
"I'm so sorry, Jade! I was just going to let you know I was here, I swear! I should have knocked or something but you were so cute and it was a once in a lifetime thing. I just couldn't pass up on it," Tori rambled, smiling sincerely while her brown eyes twinkled with affection for her girlfriend. Jade couldn't resist the attention and praise Tori showered on her but kept that hidden. Instead, she allowed Tori to get away with what she did, sure she wouldn't say a word about it anyway since she knew Tori understood her like no one else did, and just rolled her eyes.
"It is a once in a lifetime chance. One of many things you will only ever see once if you ever say anything to anyone. It won't be pretty if I find out," she responded, grabbing Tori by the chin and glaring into her eyes. Tori just smiled, unperturbed. She knew Jade enough to see that it was all a cover up, but she didn't want to burst her bad girl bubble so she happily complied.
"I know. I won't say a word. I promise," Tori told her honestly. Jade smirked and kissed Tori once more before dropping her hand to grip Tori's wrist.
"Come on then, let's go. I'm hungry," she stated. Tori let her lead her from the room, down the stairs, and out the door. She was grinning the whole way to the car. While they enjoyed time together Tori wondered why Jade had asked her to come at the time she had, which was a little earlier than what they had planned. Watching as Jade harassed another poor soul, Tori realized why. That was the surprise Jade was talking about! She never said it would be at the end of their date. She wanted to show Tori a side of her she hadn't seen, just as Tori had asked her that one day they went out for ice cream together.
Jade was adamant that Tori had seen it all, but this, this was something else, and Tori was glad she had gotten to experience it. Jade sent the person running and turned to Tori with a frown marring her beautiful features. She raised a brow at the eureka expression Tori wore but the bright half Latina just turned on her thousand watt smile and gave Jade a loving kiss full of understanding. When Jade pulled back, she knew the conclusion Tori had come to, and smiled. She really did love her intuitive girl, no matter what embarrassing situation she found herself in. Jade knew she could count on Tori.
Songs: Fuel and The Memory Remains by Metallica.
It's weird because I grew up listening to Metallica so now I am so over them since my dad played it way too much. I listened to all their albums last night just for memory lane sake, felt like uploading some songs to my ipod, and then realized I didn't want to listen to them a lot again. I guess they're only good for a visit now. Anyway, I'm not into metal of any kind and the only band I knew well enough was Metallica so I used those songs. The next part was supposed to be together with this one but I decided to separate them. It seemed better that way. So, if you want to leave a review for both or leave separate reviews, either will do.