Alrighty! A new story to write. There will be a couple of things about this story that I'll share with you. Firstly, it will be longer, around 3,000 words per chapter, maybe not this one though. I came to this story and am going to write it before the other ones because it may be a bit shorter, I don't really know, so yeah. Secondly, I will work more on my descriptions and vocabulary along with the story plot. Because there will be so much going into each chapter, they won't be coming up as frequently as Crazy Thoughts did. Now I won't upload the second chapter immediately after this one unless I see that some people have enjoyed it. If I don't, the next will come a few days later. I don't own Victorious, I'm bored with writing this bolder thing, so on to the story... :)

-Before the Trip-

The nice summer breeze begged the students to walk out of Hollywood Arts for their two month break. Jade sat in her seat, shrugging off a Canadian's unwanted arm, and watched as the clock ticked by. The grey-green eyes flicked as the smallest hand of the clock did, counting down the seconds. The sound of giggling moved her head to the side, where she found Cat and Tori talking in whispers as Sikowitz spoke to the class.

The goth folded her arms and growled, lashing out at Beck for trying to put his arm around her,"I told you to stop. We aren't dating so quit it!"

Beck coward a bit, seeing Jade lower her hands for the gleaming silver in her boots. "Okay, okay. Fine, alright," he rushed out, hands raised, "I'm not going to do it anymore."

"Good,"Jade sneered. Her thoughts trailed back to her thoughts as her eyes did the same to the clock. Twenty more minutes, Jade internally groaned, Then I'll be able to go and pack my bags for tomorrow. For weeks now, Jade had been thinking about going for another 'joyride trip' she liked to call it.

Often Jade would like to just drive around when she got frustrated (and that was often). Because of this habit, for about a 10 miles all around Hollywood Arts, she was able to map out where everything interesting was.

Maybe I better have someone with me this time, Jade's conscience suggested. The last trip was about two weeks and because she was alone, some nights were unwelcoming, even for Jade. Quietly, she shuddered and gripped her leather jacket hard. The question was who to take though. Her gaze momentarily fell on Beck, before she rolled her eyes with a grimace. I literally just broke up with him.

Robbie was defidently out of the question, since he is just a wimp, so that left Andre, Cat and Tori. Jade never really had a problem with Andre, but his love for music often degraded her patience in conversations, and road trips require a lot of talking. Cat was another option, and a rather good one as well. But I don't think she would be wanting to go to the places I want to do and instead wishes to damn candy Jade thought with a deep breath.

So all she had was Tori, Tori Vega...

As much as Jade would hate to admit it, Tori was kind of perfect for the job. For instance, Tori had conversations with the goth that she didn't hate all that much. Then there's the fact that she knows how to talk to people...when I want her to talk. Jade sighed defeated, she would have to take Tori... I guess.

Jade slipped into her thoughts, not noticing coffee brown eyes staring at her. As the bell rang, people started to move out. Cat waltzed out in a mission to get home and make cupcakes, Andre and Beck striding out in preparation to goo upon a double date, and Robbie shuffling slowly to get to his locker.

At the touch of warmth on her shoulder, Jade jerked. "Shit! Vega? What are you doing?"

The Latina stood up straighter and put a hand on her hip,"If you noticed that the bell rang, then maybe you wouldn't be talking to me." Tori picked up here bag the was leaning against her seat and started to walk off. As Jade's summer plans caught up to her, Jade snapped into action.

"Wait, Vega! I actually need to talk to you anyway," she barked, standing up her self. Tori's hand remained on the door knob as her gaze switched over to Jade. Coffee brown eyes met frozen green ones, and asked for an answer, 'Or I'll go' they said.

Feeling a sudden clump in her throat, the goth forced it down, It's just Vega Jade, it's not like I have any other choice. Jade mumbled under her breath, "What? Jade I can't here you," Tori vocalized, a bit impatient.

"Are you free for the next few weeks?" The goth snapped.

Tori ran through her thoughts for a moment,"Other than tonight, no. I don't even think I have plans all summer." Jade snorted and started to mumble something like 'Of course you wouldn't' before stopping herself because of what she was asking of Tori. "Why do you care?" the youngest Vega asked skeptically.

"Vega, d'you want to go with me for a little road trip?"

"Where to?" the Latina asked, interested. Jade just shrugged, like she would know. After a moment of consideration, which had been a bit painful for Jade, Tori slowly nodded and grinned,"Sure."

"Alright, you'd better pack you things tonight because I'm picking you up at 7," Jade arranged as Tori opened the door to an almost empty hallway. They separated to their own lockers, Tori jogging to hers. Jade opened her locker quietly aside from the creak accustomed to it before her gaze turned to the other girl on the other side of the hall.

Jade stopped moving for a second and her eyes flicked over the Latina, the ends of her lips slowly coming up. Stop smiling you damn idiot, it's just Vega. The goth shook her head and went back to packing her bag with anything she might want over the summer. Her ears perked at the sound of a metal door slamming shut and looked up. Tori strolled towards the door and waved at Jade momentarily, earning a small nod in return.

What have I gotten myself into, the goth asked herself as her own locker was shut and she made her way to her car...somehow nervous for what tomorrow may bring.

~Road to the Unknown~

In her room, Tori Vega sat around, searching around the room, which looked as if a tornado came through. "Make that a tsunami," she muttered softly to herself. For an hour, clothes were being thrown around or put into a backpack, followed by her laptop, two books, a stuffed animal, bathroom supplies and a pen. May come in handy, she had reasoned to herself.

The Latina had repacked the clothes several times, making sure to put in things she may need (like a swimsuit and a jacket)., as well as having clothes that Jade may not hate, like she'd care anyway. Running a hand through her hair, Tori quickly jumped out of bed and snatched her wallet, full of money she had been saving for the past three years. Once zipping up her bag that held everything she needed, except a blanket and the pj's she would wear that night, legs carried her out of the light purple bedroom to the party downstairs.

Tonight was Trina's party for all of her friends who would be leaving with her to college. Tori still couldn't believe she would be in the same spot a year later, though she didn't like to ponder about it much. Looking around, the youngest Vega found Trina talking to another girl. "What is it Tori? The food is on the kitchen counter," Trina snapped.

Tori glared at her, then asked,"Can you just keep it down tonight? You know I'm leaving early tomorrow."

Her sister just shrugged," Depends on what's going to happen. Can't change it!" Tori rolled her eyes and shuffled off towards the food. At the very least, the party did bring good food to enjoy, mashed potatoes, ribs and a brownie was put on Tori's first plate.

Before Tori could bite in here second rib, however, a boy came up to her. She looked at him nervously. He had wavy blonde hair and obviously went to the gym. "Can I help you?" Tori asked, annoyed.

"You're a pretty one aren't you?" he slurred. For several uncomfortable minutes, he kept talking, oblivious to the cringing Vega. Finally, he had crossed the line,"So hot stuff, you want to go to one of the rooms and use the bed?"

Tori got up, threw away the eaten food, and snapped,"I am yes, only because you asked nicely and waited until you knew that you actually loved me. So I'm going to go to my room now...but first, could you get me some Pepsi?" The young man nodded eagerly and grabbed a red cup full of soda, only to have it dumped on his white polo shirt.

"I don't appreciate boys who come and try to pick up a girl drunk only to not remember afterwards," and Tori stalked off to her bedroom, slamming and locking the door. Once the bellowing music was muffled, the teen leaned against the door and slid slowly down, sighing once she was completely down.

"I. Hate. Parties...Like this one,"she mumbled to herself. Hands pushed the Latina off the ground and the started to strip down to get ready for bed. Once a tank top and soft pants where slipped on, she fell on her bed. While closing her eyes under the covers, Tori chanted the only thing that saved her from being angry. Jade is taking me away from here. Jade is taking me away from here. Jade is taking me away from here. Jade is-

A bang sounded through the door and Tori was startled from her doze. "Please! I'm lonely! I'll marry you tomorrow, just please!" God he won't quit will he?

"Go away! I don't want you at my door!" Tori snarled, something that Jade might have been proud of honestly. For the rest of the night, whimpers came from the door, agitating the young Vega further, as if the music and yelling weren't bad enough...

~Road to the Unknown~

Jade slammed her bedroom door shut, just to fill the house with any noise. As much as she had admired the house, the big, grey Victorian manor was loathed by the youngest West. While it had held her heart, filling it with memories of the family she once had, it also butchered it. Although, if you asked Jade if she would sell the house, even if it was a million, the goth would refuse. Too many emotions were attached.

Gazing at her bag, she wondered if she should bring an extra jacket in case Tori got cold. If she's cold, then she's cold. No use to help her. Jade thought to her self... as another jacket was put in. Without a second thought, the goth checked the clock, 10:47. "Might as well go to bed now,"she reasoned. All she had to do was strip down to her bra and underwear for her to deem worthy for going under the sheets.

Even though she had tried to go to sleep, Jade's patience flickered as she heard distant glasses and liquid pouring. "Great mom, go ahead and not say a goodnight to your daughter and drink,"Jade muttered bitterly to herself,"Or a belated good morning." This had been the reason why Jade left for a long time, hours to weeks at a time, or dyed streaks in her chestnut hair, or pierced her eyebrow, or even snapped at her mother. All to get the older woman's attention. True, if she did ever spchange for the better, the goth wouldn't really switch her style, since she had grown to like it.

Once she had heard distant weeping, Jade rolled over and sleepily thought of Tori before calling it a night.