Disclaimer: I don't own Victorious. And it makes me sad inside...
This one-shot is inspired by the acoustic version of "You're The Reason" by Victoria Justice. I decided to make it into Cade, yay! :D
"I don't want to make a scene
I don't want to let you down
Try to do my own thing
And I'm starting to figure it out..."
Cat and I stood in front of Hollywood Arts high school, hands locked firmly. Hollywood Arts... I still can't believe Cat and I were accepted. Well, I mean, I knew Cat would. She's bright, funny, kind, and really pretty... I mean, her music! H-Her music is pretty. Yeah...
"Jade." Cat's quiet voice snapped me out of my thoughts and I turned to look at her. "Yeah, what is it, Cat?" Cat's eyes were glued to the sign that read: "Welcome to Hollywood Arts", and they were wide with fear. She squeezed my hand gently, and I turned my face away, hoping she wasn't noticing that I was blushing. "I don't think I can do this..." she whispered. I suddenly turned to look at her in shock. "Why not?"
"I-It's just that, I'm afraid people aren't going to like me..."
"Cat, don't say that. You're nice, funny, and so cute it's disgusting!" Cat giggled slightly at that, and I continued. "Look, Cat. If they don't like you, that's their problem." I pulled her close, arms brushing and her head on my shoulder. "Just know that I'll always be here for you." I whispered to her. She smiled up at me.
"Thanks Jade."
"That it's alright
Keeping it together, wherever we go
And it's alright, oh well, whatever
Everybody needs to know..."
I was laying at the edge of Cat's bed, my body shaking in silent sobs. Cat held me close, my head leaning on her stomach as she whispered softly into my hair, rocking me back and forth. Beck had left me.
The very thought of it sent shivers through my spine as I felt me trembling ease. Cat gripped my hands and pulled them close. I looked up to face her. "C-Cat," I sniffled, gently taking one hand away to wipe my tears. "I-I'm sorry that I'm s-such a bur-burden-"
"No," she whispered, gently tucking a brown strand of my hair behind my ear. "Don't even say that. You know I'll always be here for you." Her chocolate brown eyes locked with my ice blue eyes; they looked completely sympathetic. She put a hand on my cheek, and I gripped it gently. "Look, I'm sorry what happened between you and Beck." She said quietly, leaning in to give me a soft kiss on my cheek. I felt my face growing warm, and I smiled weakly at her, feeling her pulling me into a tight hug. "Never let go." I whispered, and I heard her whisper into my hair:
"I'll never let go."
"You might be crazy
Have I told you lately that I love you?
You're the only reason that I'm not afraid to fly
And it's crazy that someone could change me
Now no matter what it is I have to do, I'm not afraid to try
And you need to know that you're the reason why..."
Cat and I lay in the park, the sun just dipping below the horizon. It cast a golden light that spilled into the pond that stretched out beyond us. As I stretched slightly laying on my back I glanced down at Cat, who had her head on my shoulder, playing with a strand of my brown hair. I smiled at her and she looked up. I took a single strand of her red hair that looked like it was on fire in this light, and watched as the sun fell behind the hilltops. Cat smiled as we straddled into a sitting position, watching as the moon and the stars splashed out beyond us. "Jade?" she whispered, looking up at me. I smiled and wrapped my arms around her waist, pulling her impossibly closer. "Yeah, Cat?"
"What do you think stars are?" That question took me by surprise. What are stars anyway? It took me a minute before I took a deep breath and looked down at her again.
"I guess stars are like the people that died. Whenever someone dies, a new star is born."
"Does that mean I'll have my own star?" she whispered, looking up at the dark sky. I smiled at her. "Of course! You deserve a star."
She smiled at me softly and nuzzled into my shoulder. "You're already my star, Jade." She said softly, and I felt my heart beat a little faster. Cat must have felt this too, for she giggled quietly and our foreheads pressed together. Our lips were inches away, and our breaths mingled. After a few moments she leaned in, closing the gap between us in a kiss. Her lips were soft and sweet, and tasted like strawberries. After a few minutes we broke away, panting. Cat smiled at me and I felt my heart racing, as if it was ready to burst out of my chest. "Y-You... You kissed me." Was all I could say, though Cat knew what I meant. She smiled and nuzzled my cheek. "I love you, Jade." I smiled back at her and buried my face into her hair.
"I love you too, Cat."
"I don't even care when they say
You're a little bit off
Look me in the eye, I say
I can never get enough..."
Cat and I were in 'Karaoke Doke,' standing in front of Haley and Tara. Cat leaned in back so our arms were brushing, as if it brought her some sort of comfort. Haley's eyes trailed down to our touching arms and snickered. "Oh look, here we have a couple of lesbian lovers." Haley said, locking her eyes with mine. "Yeah, who would've thought? A goth with a little ball of sunshine!" Tara chimed in with a menacing glare. I bared my teeth at the two. "Leave Cat out of this!"
"Oh, Cat? Is that her name?" Haley sneered. "She sounds a little bit... off." I felt Cat flinch at her harsh words and I gripped her hand and squeezed it tightly. "That may be," I saying with a smirk. "But I can never get enough of her." They both exchanged uncertain glances when they walked away with a huff. Cat looked up at me with a small smile on her lips. "Thanks for sticking up for me, Jade." She said, nuzzling my nose. I felt a blush creep onto my cheeks, and prayed to god that the dim lights hid it.
"You're welcome, Cat."
"'Cause it's alright
Keep it together wherever we go
And it's alright, oh well, whatever
Everybody needs to know
You might be crazy
Have I told you lately that I love you?
You're the only reason that I'm not afraid to fly
And it's crazy that someone could change me
Now no matter what it is I have to do, I'm not afraid to try
And you need to know that you're the reason why..."
I lay in my living room, flipping through the channels. Thunder roared outside and the loud patter of rain banged against the window pane. Though somehow, I heard a feeble knock at my front door. With a groan I got to my feet, walking over to the front door and opening it. Cat stood in front of me, her velvet strands in wet strands in her face. Even though it was raining, I could tell that there were tears streaming down her face. "Cat, what... what happened?" I said, shocked. Cat just shook her head, trembling from the cold. I quickly dragged her inside, slamming the door behind me and leading her over to the couch. I grabbed Cat and pulled her close and she gripped onto me with all of the strength her feeble body possessed, sobs wracking her body. "Cat, please... tell me what happened." I said softly, grabbing Cat and had her look into my eyes. She bit her lower lip and was shaking.
"I-I was wa-walking home and I s-saw the-these two guys by the corner. O-One of them smi-smirked at me and said 'Hey there, little lady. Why don't you let us show you a good time?' I to-told them no and I tried to leave, but then the other guy grabbed my arm and ripped my shirt off, then pinned me to the ground. I-I fought them the whole time, kicking and screaming and they, they, they started touching me. They raped me, Jade... Then I kic-kicked one of them where the sun don't shine and I ran here as fast as I could."
I felt anger boiling over. Two guys had the nerve to touch Cat? My Cat? I was ready to storm out the door and find whoever raped Cat and kick both of their asses. But I took a deep breath and faced Cat. She was more important than my own anger right now. I grabbed Cat and pulled her into my embrace. Tears threatened to spill over my eyelids, but I wouldn't let them. "I'm so sorry, Cat." I whispered, kissing her soaked head. She sighed and I felt her eyes close on my bare arm. "I won't let this ever happen again."
"Promise?" she whispered, still sniffling. I ran my fingers through her hair.
"Promise."
"If it was raining, you would yell at the sun
Pick up the pieces when the damage is done
You say it's just another day in the shade
Look at what a mess we made"
"You might be crazy
Have I told you lately that I love you?
You're the only reason that I'm not afraid to fly
You're the only reason that I'm not afraid to fly
And it's crazy that someone could change me
Now no matter what it is I have to do, I'm not afraid to try…"
"Come on, Jadey! It'll be fun!" Cat whined, grabbing my hand and squeezing it. We were in my room, lying on my bed, with the petite redhead gazing out the window by my bed. I groaned and shifted into a comfortable sitting position. I hated rain. All it did was soak your hair, ruin your makeup, and make your clothes smelly. I don't get how Cat can think that rain is fun.
"No, Cat. You know I hate the rain." I grumbled, listening to the rhythmic patter of the rain beat against my window. Cat wrapped her arms around me and gazed up at me with wide eyes. She stuck out her bottom lip in what had to be the most adorable pout I had ever seen in my life.
"Please Jadey?"
"Ugh, no Cat."
"Pleeeeeaaaaase?"
"No."
For a moment she was silent, and I felt a flicker of satisfaction surge through me. It didn't last long, though, because Cat was now leaning in close, placing feathery kisses onto my neck. I swallowed hard, feeling her beginning to suck on my pulse point. I felt a moan tumble out of my lips as her tongue trailed up to my ear, nibbling on it. Then she whispered one word, I wished I hadn't heard it, but I know I did; "Please?"
I rolled my eyes and gave her a quick kiss. "Fine." I said. Almost at once Cat gave a squeal of delight and wrapped me into a bone-crushing hug. "Thank you Jadey! Thank you so much!" she said, grabbing my hand and tugging me excitedly outside. I shivered at the cold raindrops that splashed onto my bare arms; Cat hadn't given me any time to grab a jacket. I watched as the little redhead raced off into my front yard, hands outstretched and squealing with pure joy, and I couldn't suppress the smile that crept onto my lips as I watched her. Cat then glanced over at me and smiled, racing back over and skidding to halt in front of me. She then captured me in a sweet kiss. At that moment, with Cat's lips on mine, I felt like we were the most cliché couple ever.
Kissing in the rain.
I don't want to make a scene
I don't want to let you down..."