Title: Of Cherry Trees and Scissors

TV Show: Victorious

Couple: Jori!

Just another something I came up with. I'll be adding chapters later on! Hope you guys like it

Chapter 1: In the Closet

Tori p.o.v.

I can't be possibly falling for her. It's just not right. She dated my friend and loves scissors and her make-up sometimes scares me. And I just cannot like her like this. I always knew that I was bi- I've been aware of my love for both girls and boys since I was fifteen. But now... liking her... it feels so wrong. And yet… so right.

I stuff my books into my locker, sighing as another school day starts. I'm trying to do my best and avoid her at all costs- and as I go through my normal school day I do. But then lunch comes around. I'm back at my locker, taking out my world history book when I hear her call my name. Well, more yell it. "Vega!" she calls at me, and before I can even protest, she drags me to the janitor's closet. I stand there confused as she locks the door behind her.
"Jade, what the hell?" I ask, crossing my arms. I don't even look at her- just keep staring at the trash can besides me.

"Shut it. Why have you been avoiding me? I thought that you and I were finally friends," she says, leaning against the door.

I think back to last Saturday night. I invited the "gang" to go to Karaokey-Dokey with me, but everyone besides Jade had plans. I was a little reluctant to go with her, but I agreed anyways. It turned out to be a great night. We sang "Take a Hint" and won the singing contest for the night. Afterwards, we went to buy frozen yogurt- she said to get it "to go", I didn't ask why, but I did. And when we get back to the car, we drive up to the big "HOLLY WOOD" sign up in the hills. We sat down by the "D" and ate our yogurt, laughing at corny jokes and pick up lines. She went back to the car and turned on the radio- she practically jumped on the hood of the convertible and patted the spot next to her, inviting me to lay down with her. I remember blushing a bit, but joined her. It was the best night of my life.

And now, I'm standing here, in a closet- trying to avoid eye contact with her. I shrugged at the question she asked me earlier. "I dunno", was my simple reply.

She looked like she was going to say something, her lips opening and closing a few times. After a moment of uncomfortable silence, she turned around and walked out the door. As soon as she closed the door, I let out the breath I didn't even know I was holding. She was gone, and once again, I felt like crap.

The rest of the day goes uneventful. As soon as I get home, however, I hear the doorbell behind me. I hope that it wasn't anyone important, but I was wrong.

"Jade..?" I asked, stupidly. What did she want now?

"Look, Tori", she started. That was new. "I'm not very good with liking people. Non the less am I good with being friends with others. But you somehow managed to crawl under my skin". Okay…? "I thought we were friends but one day, you decide that I'm too scary for you to hang out. I mean, I get that, I really do- I'm a self centered bitch. Who the hell would want to hang out with me? My point is, if you don't want to be my friend anymore, fine, but at least tell me to my face. I'm a big girl now, I can take it.", she finished.

I stand there, trying to understand what she just said. She thought I didn't like her. Jade, oh Jade. I wasn't looking at her face, just at her shoes. When I finally do look at her face, my heart drops at the sight. She was biting her lip, her eyes- her beautiful blue eyes full of unshed tears. She was actually hurt.

"No, Jade… I ", I started. How to tell her that I didn't hate her- that I loved her?

"Then what…?", she whispered, tears rolling down her cheeks.

"I… I…", I stutter. Oh, fuck it. I close the short distance between us and I press my lips against hers, bringing her close to me. I cup the back of her neck and press our lips closer, harder. But she's not kissing me back. She's just standing there, probably to in shock to do anything. When I part away, I look at her face, her blushing face and slightly parted lips.

She doesn't even say bye- all I hear is the door closing. If I know one thing…. There's no way in hell I'm going to school tomorrow.

Jade p.o.v.

Tori. Just. Kissed. Me. Why?! I didn't even know she was into girls, non the less, ME. I mean… me! I just didn't know what to do. I didn't kiss her back. Could she be upset with me? I hope not… wait. Why do I care? Since when do I care..? I drove home, not even saying bye. I blasted the music in my car, the roof down as I sped through the freeway, not bothering to check how fast I'm going. Why did she kiss me? Did she like me? Do I like her…?

It didn't matter. I finally reached my house, so I ran past my dad and into my room. I blasted Avenged Sevenfold on my surround-sound stereo system, losing myself in my own little world. I jumped on my bed, trying to see if I could sleep, but my brain had other plans. It kept on telling me "kiss her again- you know you want to". And like that, my eyes are open, and I can't even blink.

Why am I even thinking about her? Am I even into girls? I'm not going to lie, that kiss was really nice... and her lips were soft. But... Did I actually like her? I felt my heart beat faster at the thought of kissing her again, but I didn't want to hurt her- or me, for the matter. If I were to jump into this without thinking it through, it couldn't end up pretty. I am going to admit, though, that lately, I've been feeling this itch just to see her again- like I am, right now. And she's really pretty. And no matter how much my bitch-ass father pisses me off, no one can calm me down and make me forget it like she can. Not even Cat, and that's saying something.

I grab my phone and sigh. What the hell am I getting into?