Author's Note: Hey! Haven't posted anything really lately, so here's the beginning of a Jori Story! And on my other stories… not sure I want to continue them anymore. :/

Anyways, hope you like this story!

I do not own Victorious or any of the characters in it.

Jade;

I don't know why I actually came here.

Here I am, on the front porch of the Vega residence. Tori invited me and Cat to stay the night tonight. I would have said no, but Cat practically begged me to come. My stomach's got that weird fluttery feeling I get whenever I start thinking of Vega. "Gross." I mutter, angrily. I can't decide if that feeling is bad, or good.

So I decide it's bad.

I know what you're thinking. "Jade gets nervous while thinking of Tori?" Yes, yes I do. Although I would only admit it to Cat, seeing as she is the only one who knows. Now you're probably thinking. "Why would you say no to spend the night at Tori's, if you have a crush on her?" Well kiddos, let me tell you something. It's been getting harder to control my feelings for Tori. There have already been several occasions where I've almost kissed her, and I know she knows I almost have. The first time was after our 'date' at Nozu. Tori hadn't been able to get a hold of Trina, so I offered to drive her home. When I dropped her off, she reached over in the car and gave me a hug. It surprised me, but I accepted it.

The hug was longer than I expected, and when we pulled away, I was starting to lean in and kiss her. But instead I caught myself only inches away from her face and said to her. "I'll see you tomorrow, Vega." She only nodded and got up and out of my car.

One of the other times was when we were at the play and ran from those stalker boys. I was really tempted to just pull her into the janitor's closet and crash our lips together. "Dammit..." I curse under my breath. I hate recalling the feeling, makes me feel like a bunch of mush. I then find myself ringing the doorbell at Tori's door. I sigh, hoping these feelings will go away somehow.

But they don't.

She opens the door, with a big smile as usual. Her smile doesn't really change as she notices it's me. "Jade! Come on in!" She says enthusiastically. I don't say anything; I just keep my lips pressed firmly together and enter her house. I go and sit on her couch, obviously not at ease. "Where's Cat?" I say harshly. "I don't know. She should be coming soon… Why don't we go up in my room while we wait?" Tori says with a soft smile. "Sure." I say, I hop up from the couch and follow her upstairs to her bedroom.

It's kind of weird being in her bedroom. Although I've been to her house plenty times, I've never actually been in her bedroom. This will also be my first time spending the night at her house. Dammit, where's Cat?! This would make this whole thing way less awkward for Tori and I. "So…" I say awkwardly as I sit down on Tori's bed beside her. "So…" She trails off just as awkwardly. I don't say anything and just look over at her; she's sitting there staring into space. I give an awkward cough. "So… what're you thinking about ..?" I say, trying to start conversation. She glances at me then looks away; slightly blushing. "Oh… uhm… Just about… us I guess. I'm not sure if we are friends… or?" She trails off and looks at me with a worried look.

I look at her straight in the eyes. Just as I'm getting lost in them I catch myself. "Well… after the Music Awards… I guess we… are friends." Except you don't have feelings for your friends like these; I think to myself. Tori smiles brightly. It causes me to smile softly back at her. "Y'know… even if you're a gank most of the time… You can be pretty nice." Tori says with a smile. I roll my eyes playfully. "Thanks, I guess. You are pretty nice to have around too." See what I mean? Letting my feelings for her slip out.

She giggles. "Thanks… but it's weird with us isn't it?" I nod. "Out of all honesty, I hardly know you, Jade." I nod again. "Well I guess there are some things I haven't showed you about me just yet." I say with a slight smirk. "Well, how about we ask each other questions! To learn more about each other." Tori says, turning herself on her bed and crossing her legs. I shrug, and do the same, facing her. "You first." I say.

She looks up thoughtfully. "Uh… what's your favorite movie?" "Easy. The Scissoring." I smirk at the name. "You?" She chuckles. "I would have to agree with you on that. The Scissoring is a favorite of mine." I give her a surprised look. "Really? I wouldn't expect you to like it!" "Well… It makes me think of this person I like. And scary movies are good for cuddling with someone you like." She says blushing, avoiding my eye contact. "Oh… you like someone?" I say sadly. "Uhm. Yeah. I doubt she would like me back though." My eye twitches.

I could have dealt with this easier if it was a boy she was talking about. But of course it's a girl.

Just my luck.