A/N: Hello everyone long time no see! Sorry for my year long absents I have been working two jobs. I'm going to try and get this story out one a week. Happy Holidays! Enjoy The Jaded.
Disclaimer: I do not own Victorious.
Tori P.O.V
"Tori!"
"What, Trina?" I replied, not lifting my head from the book I'm studying. She always comes into my room like this when she wants or needs something from me.
"What are you doing tomorrow night?" She asks as she closes my book.
"Hey! I was studying, you know." I finally turn to look at her as she places her butt on my desk.
"What are you doing tomorrow night?" she asks again.
"I don't know. Studying with Cat?" I replied a little annoyed as I try to open my book, only to have Trina take it from my reach.
"Dude!" I yell.
"You are coming with me tomorrow night to a concert and I need you to bring Cat along." she held my book hostage as she hops off my desk walking a few feet from me.
"Why?" I cross my arms.
"Because I have VIP passes to a concert and I am NOT showing up alone."
"If I say yes will you give me my book back?"
"Only if you promise you will come with me. Pleassssse Toooooorrrrr!"
Ugh she's giving me a headache with all this whining!
"Fine! But I have to talk to Cat about it."
"Yay! Thank you! Thank you Tor!" She hugs me.
"Yeah. Now give me my book." I ask, pushing her off me.
She handed me the book and I realized she never told me what kind of concert it was.
"What band is it?" I ask as I take my book back.
Trina's face lit up as she replies,
"Oh my god! It's this new local band called The Jaded. They are getting pretty big and the guitarist is so so sexy." She pulls her phone out and shows me a photo of him.
"He is pretty hot." I had to admit. His hair almost brushing his shoulders, he was pretty tan, with a mustache soul patch combo, and he had some pretty light brown eyes. She turned her phone around flipping through photos.
"His name is Beck." She shows me another picture of him but this time he is shirtless.
"Look at those abs Tor!" she shouts.
"Those are abs." I state with a tight lip grin.
"I'm telling you right now Tor that after that concert, he will be mine." Trina was rubbing the picture on her screen.
I mouth an okay as I turn and get back to my book.
As I'm looking for my lost page Trina comes out of her boy coma.
"Wait! You need to call Cat!" She closes my books once more.
"Dude! I'm not calling her it's..." I glance at my clock.
"It's 10 o'clock. She is probably asleep."
"Torrrrii pleaseeee! I need to know if she will join us or I have to find others!" She whines on and on.
"Alright, fine!" I shout picking up my phone.
Cat's POV.
'Here I am once again feeling los-'
"Hiii Torii!" I answer cheerfully.
"Hey Cat." Tori sounds kinda grumpy. I looked to the clock... it's a little after 10 o'clock! She must be tired!
"Oh! I didn't know it was so late! Did I wake you?" I ask with concern in my voice.
"No… wait. Cat, I called you." Tori stated.
"Oh yeah! Ha ha ha, what's up?"
"Ow- Trina! I mean I want to know if you were free to go to a concert tomorrow night?" Tori sighed, sounding like she was a little out of breath.
"You sound like my brother when he plays jabs with his friend. I can't believe guys like to elbow and slap each other in the ribs. I mean I played once but -"
"Cat." Tori gave me a tone.
"Whatty" I forgot what I was talking about...
"Can you come to the concert tomorrow?"
"Yeah, I don't think I'm doing anything. Well I know we have like a finals in the morning but after that I'm free."
"Alright." Tori confirmed.
"Umm Tori."
"Yes?"
"Is it okay if Robbie comes too?"
"Hold on."
I hear Tori talking to Trina for a little. Sounds like they are fighting. I wait a bit, watching TV.
"-alright! Cat are you still there?"
"Hmm?" I snap out of my TV trance.
"Trina said it would be okay, but he has to leave Rex at home." Tori sounded even more grumpy.
"Kay kay!"
"I'll text you the information and we'll talk after class tomorrow, okay?"
"Kay Torii!"
"Bye Cat."
"Byyyeeee." I end the call.
My text alert dings.
From Tori
The concert will be at the Free Square in the Green Eyes Lounge. I'll give you and Robbie your tickets at school. Night Cat.
'Night Tori! Sweet dreams!' I respond back.
Looking at the time flashing on my clock I decide it's time to go to bed.
"Uggggggh, That test was so harrrrrd!" I moan out as I leave the last exam room with Tori.
"It was pretty hard but I think I did well." Tori sounded confident.
"What did you get for number 4?" I question.
"It was 'A'."
" I thought it was 'C'!" I retort in frustration. "Tori! My parents can't afford the tuition! I can't fail my senior year!"
"I'm sure you did fine Cat." Tori's voice a little unsure.
"I hope so..." I can feel the panic in my voice.
"What do you hope for?" A voice questioned behind Tori and myself. Turning around we are met with a tall lanky boy with curly black hair. "Robbie!" I shout, throwing my arms around him and almost knocking off his glasses.
"Woah! Nice see you too." He pulls me away, and leans down to give me a small peck on the lips.
"What were you guys talking about?" He continues.
"Just class stuff. You know passing, failing, or repeating." Tori brushed it off.
"Oh. I'm sure you both did fine." He stated pulling me close to him in a tight hug.
"Yeah... are you guys ready for tonight?" Tori asks.
"What's tonight?"
"Oh I forgot to tell you! There is a concert tonight and I thought we could go... but you can't bring Rex." I rambled.
"I haven't used Rex in like three months! I'm done with that class." Robbie informed.
"I know. I know." I lie knowing that Robbie used his puppet, Rex, a few weeks ago. He used him to start a game of pirates!
"Well, Robbie, we are going to this concert tonight and we might as well celebrate the end of finals." Tori decided to make it more meaningful. I couldn't have been more excited!
"Sounds neat. What's the band?" Robbie had a point. I never asked her.
"Oh, I think they are called The Jaded? Trina had been all about the guitarist. It's kinda creepy." She shivered at thought of her sister's obsession.
"One time my brother followed this girl around for a whole day." I blurt out.
"Why?" Both ask dragging the word out slowly. Robbie steps closer to Tori and faces me.
"I don't know... he just follows people sometime, you know?" I ask a little uncertain. They both looked at each other, then myself.
"Umm no." Tori made a face. It was like a mix of confused and concern.
"Oh." I went quiet.
"So El Toro, what time will we be meeting at this concert." Robbie inquired.
"I was thinking we can meet up at the place at seven. I think it starts at seven forty-five... Hold on." Tori goes into her bag, digging around, until she pulls out two tickets and VIP badges. She take a quick look at the front of one of the badges.
"Yeah. Seven forty-five." She hands us each one. "I have to go so, I will see you two later." She gives a little smirk and heads down the hallway.
"So, I'll pick you up at six?" Robbie questioned as he made his way closer to me.
"Kay Kay!" I pull him into a quick kiss. He gave me a cheesy look headed out.
I took a look at the VIP badge, tilting it side to side, it was holographic and pretty. I read the name;
The Jaded.
'I'm here.'
Robbie's text lit up my phone as I put on my mascara. Taking a quick look in the mirror, 'I wonder if should bring a jacket?' the thought crosses my mind as looked at my bare arms. The white tank top flared out covering the top of my black jeans.
'I'll be fine.'
I headed out VIP badge on and ticket in hand. Robbie was leaning on his car, looking at his phone, until he noticed me.
"Wow." he whispers. "You look beautiful Catrina."
"Stop!" I giggled. "You look so handsome!" I say as I grab him by his jacket, giving him a kiss.
He smirked into the kiss. "What's so funny Mr. Shapiro?" I whisper against his lips.
"I got you something." He said reaching into his jacket pocket. He pulls out a small box.
"Robbie." My heart drops.
"It's not what you think. I mean it is a ring but not THAT kind of ring...I mean I would but ugh...Catrina Valentine, these past three years have been the best I could asked for and I want to make a promise to you. I will never break your heart and always be there for you. As your best friend, boyfriend, and hopefully future husband." Opening the box he reveals a rose gold ring with a small heart on the front. A small diamond placed within the heart. Tears filled my eyes as I took a step back, covering my mouth.
"Well, do you accept my promise?" Robbie's voice was a little shaky.
I nodded frantically, choking out a small yes as wrap my arms around his neck.
Covering him in kisses. He wipes the tears away from my face before taking the ring out of the box, grabbing my left hand and slipping it on my ring finger.
"I promise." he whispers. I hold him in a tight hug till the tears stop. He rubs my back with little circles. "We should get going."
7: 38 pm
I pant as we run up to Trina and Tori. "S-sorry." Robbie apologies.
"It's about time!" Trina shouts making her way into the club.
"What happened guys?" Tori asks as we enter the club.
"We got lost... and this." Robbie replies lifting up my hand showing off the ring.
"Oh my god!" Tori stops and hugs the both of us.
"It's just a promise ring though." I inform her.
"Still Cat! Where can I get one of these?" Tori asks pulling me to the VIP part of the room.
"I found him in English class. Maybe you can find another one in there?"
Tori let out a small laugh as she brought us to a tall table. "What do you guys want to drink?" Tori shouted over the crowd. "I'll have a water!" Robbie shouted.
"I want something sweet!" I yell. Tori nods and heads off through a crowd. Looking around I was shocked. I didn't think there would be a lot of people.
"Robbie!" I blurt out.
"Yes?" He says leaning in towards me.
"How many people do you think are in here?"
He looks around, "Maybe ten or fifteen thousand."
"Wow. I didn't know you could fit so many people in here." my voice amazed as I thought about it. The lights cut off and a stage light comes on a few feet in front of us. Standing in the light was a tall girl. Her hair was mostly black with exception of green and blue highlights. She wore all black, her shirt didn't cover her flat stomach but revealed a lot of boob, and she wore a cool leather jacket that matched her boots. She looked into the crowd with a dirty look. Her eyes met mine and my breath caught in my chest. Beautiful. Her eyes were blue but also a green tint, almost a gray.
"LA! I'm Jade and we are The Jaded!" Her voice was raspy and sent a shiver down my spine.
She licked her lips and smirked. I found it hard to swallow as I was staring at her, watching her play, I couldn't even hear the music over my heart beating in my ears.
Jade.