Cat, Jade, and Tori
Tori Vega was never friends with Jade West, but both have been Cat Valentine's friend since they met her. When Cat brings the 3 together, how will it work out?
Tori's POV:
Sometimes I wonder why I'm not friends with Jade. I don't discriminate based on personality. She could protect me physically and I could preserve her mental state. "Hey Tori!" A cheerful voice shouts behind me. I jump. Without turning around I say it. "Hello Cat." "How did you know?" She sounds sad. "'Cause you're good like that." I tell her. "YAY!" She shouts, jumping happily. Then her face turns calmer, almost… normal. "I have something to tell you Tori. I need you to promise you won't tell anyone." I look at her, hold my pinkie up, and link it with hers. "Pinkie Promise." I tell her. "Robbie asked me out." I smirked. That kid would never have a chance. "Tori," Cat says, her voice dropping, "I said yes." At this minute, I zone out, focusing on our hands. A Bright Pink nail wrapped tightly around a Royal Blue one. Pinkie Promise. I think. Then I frown. She said yes. Robbie isn't the type who would work with a girlfriend, dang it, he isn't even the type that could work with a robot girlfriend. He'd mistake coffee for her oil and shut her down. Crap, Robbie's gonna shut Cat down…
Jade's POV:
I'm walking home with Beck, That's right, walking. Out of nowhere, the little redhead comes up like a ninja behind us and covers my eyes. "Hello Cat." I say in a low voice. Everyone in school, with the exception of Beck and- Ugh- Tori, thinks I despise the petite scarlet. Beck because he knows my life story, Tori because Cat told her we were at the movies on Saturday. "I have something to tell you Jade." Cat looks serious. "Who hurt you? Because I swear to god, I will harm them." I tell her, not even smirking. "Relax." Beck whispers into my ear. "I'll give you two some privacy." He says this louder, and it almost scares me. Suck, he's going up ahead. Whatever, I'll get him later. "You gotta promise not to tell anyone else." Cat says, swinging her arms as we walk. I hold up my pinkie, bruised and polished with black nail varnish, and say solemnly, "I pinkie swear." "Well," Cat's voice drops to a whisper. A sad one, at that. "Robbie asked me out-" "What the f-" I yell. She cuts me off, "Shh… I said yes." Robbie can't even handle his crushes, let alone a girlfriend. He's going to break her heart. It's a fragile little red-velvet cupcake loving heart, and that son of a gun is gonna break it into little tiny pieces of glass.
Robbie's POV:
I'm so excited that Cat said yes. This dare will so be good for me. My social status will go through the roof! Crap, what if she loves me? Then my social status will be higher when I dump her! I'll be the cool, no feelings, bad boy. Yeah! Rex, that dumb puppet, is who I'm hiding behind. And tomorrow, Saturday, August 2, 2011, My breaking out of the shell begins. I mean, sure, I've got Beck and Andre, and I could "crush" on Tori or Jade, but- there's something about Cat. I don't love her, heck, I don't even like the girl, but I really wish I could have Rex's one liners. And I can. Who's the dare from you ask? Only Freddie. Yeah, if I do this, the most popular guy in school will be like my best friend. No- we're gonna chill. See, I've already got the attitude, I just need to show it. Fireworks shoot off in the distance. And that's what I am. A firework. Shy and timid, just waiting to explode into something everybody loves.
Cat's POV:
Sometimes I wonder if anyone actually is my friend. Then, I look at Jade and Tori. Even they don't know me. They know the shallow pond of happiness that is surrounding Cat. But they understand. They understand my rainbows and unicorns talk covers something more. And I hope Robbie doesn't mind that we'll only go out three times. He thinks I'm just talking fluff, the idiot. Third time's the charm. For me anyway.
Jade's POV:
What is wrong with me? Am I a terrible friend for not wanting the best for Caterina? She's my responsibility. I want the best for her, just Robbie's as close to the best for Caterina as I am to Girly girls. Except Caterina. She's different. She makes me blissful when she calls. She makes me giggle, not snicker. When she babbles, it's like god decided to make my day beautiful.
Tori's POV:
I'm the worst friend in the world. Cat is going to be happy with Robbie, then let her be. Who am I kidding; Cat will be a laughingstock when he dumps her. He'll do it and she'll cry. When she cries, the whole world stops spinning- but few people really give a crap. This intelligent, beautiful, unconventional young woman is being turned away by less intelligent people who don't see her- they see happy-go-lucky wall of dim-wit. Of course, these people jump to conclusions, rather than exploring the waters of Cat.
Just a Quick Chapter on what happened from Tori/Jade's POV to the next chapter:
Cat and Robbie had their first date. It went well, but both refused to tell about the results 'till the second date. Robbie because this was the date he would dump Cat, Cat because, well, whatever reason it was, she wouldn't tell. During school the day of the 2nd date, Jade approached Tori alone. She gave Tori her #. "Just in case. For Cat!" She quickly said. Beck came over. "Sweetie, I've been looking all over for you!" He told her. "One sec, Beck." Jade said. "So Vega, next time I see you staring into space when I approach, I will hurt you. Remember what I said?" Tori nodded, acting along with her. "Staring into space tells the person that you don't care." She stuttered. "Good." Jade smirked. "Come on baby."
Tori's POV:
I'm scared for Cat. Waiting for the text that determines whether or not I text Jade. Then my phone dings. "Dinner?" Trina shouts. "Just my phone." I tell her. "Good. I'm practicing." I shake my head.
Cat : OMG, I'm excited for my DWR!
Tori V _: DWR?
Cat : Date w/Robbie!'
Tori V_: Oh… So… what happened on your last date?
Cat : OH! Whoopsies! I should probably tell you and JW together… OOOH! Text her for me, ask if she wants to have a sleepover!
Tori V_: I don't have her #?
Cat : Oh yeah! 446-675-8748
Tori V_: Thanks…? Cat, why don't you go get ready?
Cat : KK! Bye Tor!
I looked down at my phone, took a deep breath, and texted Jade.
Tori V_: Jade?
ScissorLuv: What?
Tori V_: We need to get to Cat's date. She's so excited, we need to be w/her in case he lets her go.
ScissorLuv: K… I think he said he was taking Cat to… a private booth at chapeau masculine.
Tori V_: K, so we go and watch?
ScissorLuv: Exactly.
Tori V_: Meet you there.
I drove to Chapeau Masculine, which sounds like a men's strip club… and spotted a table near Robbie and Cat. I grabbed it. It was a booth so I could see them, but they couldn't see Jade and I. I spotted Jade and quietly waved her over. She came and sat down. "Now," Jade smirked evilly, "We plan."
Jade's POV:
"Let's plan." I tell Tori. Robbie Shapiro, you will not break her heart. "What first?" I say quietly. "What we do if he does it tonight." Tori tells me. I come to her side of the booth. "Would he- he really do-do that?" I ask her shakily. Without waiting for her response, I cry into her shoulder. "It's Okay Jade." She says softly, stroking my hair. "I hope he doesn't hurt her either." Okay Jade. I tell myself. You need to calm down. I breathe in deeply, to stop crying. "Okay Jade." Tori tells me soothingly, "What should we do if-you know- he hurts her?" She says carefully. "We should listen, so when we go over it'll be like Robbie says: 'Cat, I think it's time to break up.'" I say. " And Cat'll be like 'Jade?'" Vega smiles. "Robbie'll tell her, 'no, Robbie.' And Cat'll point us out." I finish.
Cat's POV:
During dessert, I devour a red velvet cupcake happily. Robbie suddenly puts his napkin down on his plate. "Are you okay Sweetie?" I ask him, coming to sit next to him. I feel his forehead, and he moves my hand away. "Cat." He begins, taking my hands, "I don't like you. I'm sorry. I never did." I stand up. "You're paying, sweetie," I say through tears.
