Hey, I'm a new writer and this is my first story. constructive criticism is always welcome. Thanks for reading!
Tori Pov 12 years old
My first memories of her were at the park. She protected me against this bully who was making fun of me. You see, my dad was a cop who died saving lives. The bully would shove me, yelling that the reason I fail so much at everything was because I didn't have a dad.
It hurt so much.
I couldn't hold back the tears when suddenly, it happened. One second this bully was towering over me and then the next, he was on the ground holding his stupid face while Jade was yelling at him, daring him to get up.
She told me that we would always be together. That she would always protect me.
Weeks later my mom received a phone call. She got a new job in New York and we have to move immediately. I felt broken. Jade was always there when I needed her. She would be there when I laughed and cried. Now she wouldn't be, and this time I couldn't stop crying.
Jade told me that we would see each other again no matter because we were soulmates. Smiling, she announced that one day, she was going to marry me.
Tori Pov Now 15 years old
Screeching. That was all I heard. Like some dying mule crying in agonizing pain as I was trying to sleep.
"TRINA SHUT THE HELL UP! MOM, PLEASE SHUT HER UP!"
We just moved back to Los Angeles after my mom received her job transfer. After all that travel, the first thing I hear Is THAT! Man, I wish jade was here. She would shut her up for good.
Jade... No, I'm not going to start crying now. we haven't talked to each other in 2 years. the last time I heard from her was when she told me she had a boyfriend. I mean what the hell! I didn't even get the chance to tell her that I was gay before she was off the phone to go on some date with her stupid boyfriend.
Buzz... buzz...
A text on my phone
Rebecca: hi babe you up?
Tori: yeah Trina's screeching woke me up.
Rebecca: that sucks.
Rebecca: I'm so glad you're coming to HA
Tori: Me to can't wait to see you
Rebecca: let me know when you get your schedule.
Tori: k will do 3
Rebecca: 3 3 ;0
I met Rebecca two weeks ago while I was touring Hollywood Arts. We've been dating ever since.
Trying to keep my eyes open, I begrudgingly pull myself out of bed.
Ohh man I hate mornings so much. I've really got to find something to wear.
Walking over to my closet I open her up...and I'm definitely wearing my purple and black flannel. Now let's see... should I wear my black ripped skinny jeans or my blue skinny jeans... Yeah, black it is.
After grabbing my black Nike beanie that I'd never leave without, I head over to my dresser and grab a bra and some underwear. Then head to the shower to do my thing.
After getting out of the shower I head downstairs. I grab a granola bar and wait for Trina so we can head out to Hollywood Arts. She proceeds to show up 20 minutes later.
"What the hell Trina?"
"Oh, shut it Tor and let's go..."
Pulling into Hollywood Arts isn't much different from New York Arts. The buildings have a similar structure except Hollywood Arts is much more colorful. that being said, I'm used to all the hype of going to a performing arts school.
Trina ditches me as we make our way into the building. No surprise there.
Right away I spot a red-headed girl. I ask her if she knows where the office is. She proceeds to ramble on about her brother never answering my question. Really the whole situation was weird.
That's when I spot a guy with dreads at his locker. "Hi, any chance you can tell me where the office is?"
He turns to me with a pretty easy going smile. that's when I knew for sure this guy was cool.
"Yeah, for sure. I can walk you there if that cool with you. My name's Andre by the way."
"Cool, my name is Tori."
"So, you're new here right Tori?"
"Yeah, I just transferred from New York Arts."
"Cool. You're going to like HA for sure."
As we get to the end of the hall I notice a door that says Administration Office.
"Cool, we're here. Thanks, Andre."
"I'll wait here just in case you need help getting to your first class"
After getting my class schedule I showed It to Andre. I find out that we share our first-period class together, Not being sure what to expect, I motion Andre as we head to class together.
As we get closer to the class I pull out my phone and text Rebecca my schedule. I look up a second too late because before I know it, I bump into some dude who spills his coffee all over me.
"OH MY GOD IM SO SORRY!"
"No, it's ok it's my fault".
Oh man, it really is everywhere.
"No, it's not. here let me help"
As he says this. He grabs a rag from seemingly out of nowhere.
Wait he's not going to do what I think he is, Is he?
"Umm, I got it, thank you". I quickly go to slap his hands away from my chest when I hear a familiar voice. My whole body freezes up. I'd remember her voice anywhere.
"BECK, WHAT THE HELL ARE YOU DOING."
Jade...
Vega...