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Chapter 1: Skin (By: Sixx A.M)

Jade P.O.V

I cannot believe how fucking stupid these people are! Beck and I broke up weeks ago, yet somehow it's still the only thing people seem to dwell on in the hallways. I mean seriously all your stares and whispers just piss me off so much more. I'm tired of everyone just staring at me like I'm damn freak with two heads.

"Hi Jade!" Cat screams at me from across the hallway. God she's great as a best friend, but sometimes her giddy attitude is not what I need, especially when I have a terrible hangover. Luckily I do not have one today, so I'm going to go easy on Cat.

"Valentine" I say as I nod to acknowledge her presents. In an instant the little red-head's blinding smile is turned to a frown.

"What's wrong Jade? Why are you sad today?" Cat asks in all sincerity.

"Nothing Cat. I just don't feel like being here today." Hell I don't feel like ever being here, well not anymore at least. Ever since Beck and I broke up this school has served as a reminder. I'm not even that into Beck anymore and it doesn't really bother me too much to see him, but rumors that surround our break up is what gets to me. No one understands my point of view. No one even knows who I am. Apparently the whole school, excluding my little group of 'friends' , believes that Beck and I broke up because of various reasons that have no bases in reality. Seriously some of these rumors are completely ridiculous and make me out to be a complete whore while Beck is a damn saint. And it wouldn't matter if I told people that it was a mutual break-up because I'm seen as an ice queen, which is partially my fault because I created that reputation. So in the end, I guess you really do reap what you sow.

"Okay." Cat says hesitantly, but she doesn't push the issue, which is one of the reasons she's my best friend. "So…Why are so many people staring at you?" God people are so fucking stupid and oblivious to their actions. I mean even Cat noticed their stares and she's well Cat! She doesn't notice anything! EVER!

"Their waiting to see who I kill because I no longer have Beck to keep me in check.", I say in an eerily calm voice that even surprises me. Normally I'm have a whole lot more venom in my voice. I brush it off though, it's probably just because I'm talking to Cat. The first bell chimes letting students know that we only have one minute to get to class. I do an about-face and start to walk away from Cat.

"Jade! You know class is the other way." Cat calls as she rushes to catch up with me. I halt, sigh, and turn to face Cat.

"I know, but I'm really not in the mood to listen to Mr. Black drone on about the theory of evolution." I say, as I offer a weak smile to Cat. This causes her to brighten instantly. Which causes an involuntary smile to appear on my face. "I'll catch up with you later Cat. I'm just going to go spend some time….thinking, I guess."

"Okiee Dokiee!" Cat replayed. Giggling she turns around and skips down the hallway towards our first period. I sigh watching her. Damn why can't just be as care free as Cat.

As Cat disappears around the corner, I once again realize that I am alone in a hallway filled with kids that are intrigued by my life, but also fear me. Sighing I walk to the janitor's closet, open the door, and enter after I've made sure it was empty. At least in here I can be alone with my thoughts. I close the door and walk to the farthest corner, where I lean against the wall slowly sliding down until I'm sitting on the floor.

One month ago this is not how I would have envisioned my life. Not that it was great to start out with, but I at least had Beck who provided a sense of safety and comfort. I love Beck, I really do. But I don't love Beck for the reasons that everyone thinks. To me he's been more of big brother to me than a lover. In the two years we dated I've learned everything about Beck and he learned a lot about me, but I didn't let him in too deep of course, it would only end up hurting the both of us. He would see how messed up I am and how I'm no good for anyone, but then I'd have to blackmail him to make sure he didn't breath a word and it would not end up being pretty. I kept him an arms distance away and that was enough for him, and he protected me without really knowing what he was protecting which was enough for me. But like every good thing in my life, our relationship eventually died. And now here I am, in a closet, frustrated beyond belief, and throwing a pity party. WOO! Yay me!

With a loud sigh I pick myself up and glance out the window in the closets door. The hallway is completely clear. I adjust my shoulder strap so I don't lose my bag in the mad dash to my car, cause I'm sure as hell not staying here. I yank the door open and run straight for the exit. I'm almost there when I smash into someone, which sends the both of us staggering back multiple steps.

"Fuck! Seriously dude!" I hiss, clutching my now throbbing head. After the initial phase of dizziness wears of I look up to find who the hell I just ran into. As I raise my head, I see none other than the glorified little Miss Victoria Vega and she's completely unharmed. Ugh! I'm so not in the mood for this shit. Vega is the last person I wanted to see right now, but the more I look at her, the more I notice something is seriously off about Vega today. She looks pissed and ultra confused, and its…concerning. We stare directly into one another's eyes with blank expressions. Her chocolate brown eyes are really intense today and it looks kind of like she's on the verge of tears. Huh, maybe she is injured. I notice she takes one step closer to me and I'm about to do the same, but I quickly regain my common sense. What the fuck am I doing, I loathe Vega! I'm not supposed to care about her and what to find out what's wrong with her. Snapping out of my trance, I shake my head and muster up as much venom as possible.

"Get the fuck out of my way Vega. I don't know who the hell you think you are, but stay the fuck away from me unless you want to get brutally murdered with a pair of very blunt scissors." I quickly push her to the side with more force than what was necessary, but do I care at this moment, hell no. As if my death threat wasn't enough I look over my shoulder just to glare at her while I stride towards the exit of the school. Only when I reach the door I refocus my gaze on what is in front of me. With one last look, I see a lone tear stream down Vega's cheek. Feeling a slight pang of pain in my chest, I bolt for my car, unlock the door and slid into the leather interior.

I sit there for a long time replaying what I just did and why. One side feels like I did the right thing, that I reacted the way everyone expects me to and I didn't actually hurt Vega. But on the other hand, a side of me feels like it was completely uncalled for and I had no right to be so mean to Vega just because of my personal problems. Yes I have a fucking conscious I just choose not to listen to it!

"Ugh!" I scream out in frustration, as I slam my head against my steering wheel. "What the hell is wrong with me?" I mumble to myself over and over again.

After minutes of constantly questioning myself I just give up. I eventually pick my head up off the steering wheel and look at myself in the rearview mirror and I look like a damn mess. I hadn't even noticed that I was crying until I saw the make-up smudges on my face. Great that's why Vega was being so weird. She knew I had been crying and her annoyingly curious and concerned self felt like she should help make me feel better. Why is she so nice, I'm a total bitch to her and she still feels like it's obligation to help me.

"Ugh, why do I even care? This shit is stupid." I groan as I place my key into the dashboard ignition system. I quickly hook up my phone to the hands free system, as well as put some heavy metal on. I shift the car into drive and speed away towards my house. As I exit the parking lot my phone rings through the speakers. Out of habit I pick up without even looking at the caller ID. "What"

"Damn. We haven't talked since I left for London and that's how you choose to answer when I finally call you?" A man responds in a calm yet amused voice. Jade recognizes it immediately.

"Omigod! Garfield! (A/N: Garfield is a piece of my own imagination. His character will be expanded upon and he's placement in the story will eventually make sense. FYI Jade and Gar have no romantic feelings towards one another.) It's been so long. How are you? How was your trip? Did you meet anyone? Did you m…"

"Wow gal, just calm down, you sound like Cat." Gar interjected, earning an audible groan from me. "Just get your ass home and I'll tell you everything. Oh and by the way, I don't care what you want you have planned…you and me are going to rock out tonight."

Somehow just the sound of his voice makes me smile like a damn fool. I've really missed this kid. "Alright, I'll be there in twenty. Where are we going tonight?" I ask because I'm legitimately curious.

"That's for me to know and you to find out when we get there." He retorts. I swear I can hear this asshole smirking.

"Whatever." I reply, trying to be as cold as possible, but it right now I can't help but be happy.

"Later Hater." He announces and quickly hangs up the phone. I simply shake my head and driver the rest of the way home with a stupid ass grin on my face. All my thoughts are forgotten…at least for now.

A/N: Greetings everyone. I'm new to Fanfiction, but I enjoy it very much. This is my first story and I'm not sure if it is much good, but I would really like to hear your feedback, positive or negative.

This story draws its inspiration from a variety of different songs from different genres. Not all ideas will completely follow the lyrical ideas of a song, but they will take some guidance from them. Whether you listen to the song or not is up to you. It does not make a difference to me.

This Jori story will be a multi-chapter story, so I will try to make updates every few days or so. In addition, the story will be told from both Jade's and Tori's point of view. Depending on the circumstances I may even write a chapter from an additional characters point of view. I must also warn you that some chapters will be the same situation just told from the mindset of a different character.

As the story progresses aspects may be changed bases upon what you and other readers suggest. The rating of this story may change based upon these suggestions, if there are any. I hope you all enjoyed the first chapter so until next time I bid you a farewell

-JKJOKER