Story: Sacrifices.

Writer: Invader Johnny.

Summary: Sometimes you gotta take a hard decision for the people in your life, Jori.

Disclaimer: I own Victorious, and if you believed that then I can also sell you the Golden Gate Bridge for a dollar.

Author Notes: Predictable title, I know but honestly I couldn't come up with something that wouldn't eventually give me a massive headache.

You guys know the "what if scenario"? Well that's what inspired this story, this fic actually came as a result of watching a rerun of "Tori Goes Platinum" you'll see why when you all reach the botton.

"Whoever said say that opposites attract, would have had a field day with us Vega"

Tori gave her friend her signature dorkish smile "Well, it sure doesn't get more opposite than us, West"

"I think we could be the embodiment of that old saying"

"You really think so?" Tori asked "Wouldn't that be kinda weird?"

"Vega, we're not normal either" Jade pointed out "Otherwise we would be the definition of... oh I dunno boring and I'll be damn if I ever become that!"

The Half-Latina giggles once the pale Goth finishes "I think that if someone looks up the dictionary on the word badass, your photo would be on it"

"A dictionary" Jade snorted in disdain "What are you? An eighty-five year old grandma? Who the fuck still uses one of those?"

"I do!" Tori replied back with bravado "I like to use it from time to time, it reminds me of a simpler time"

The Goth in front of her simply roller her eyes in response "Only you Vega"

"Jade?"

"What?"

"What you did earlier today. .."

"Forget it.."

"That's just it Jade!" Tori whispered "I don't want to forget it, you pretty much there away a big opportunity to get your foot inside one of the biggest studios in Hollywood... why?... I mean I look at it from every angle and I don't see any cons, if anything I could only see the good stuff that could have been directed your way... So why didn't you take the job? It could have been your big break!"

"I really need to have my head examined" Jade though "Because Tori's right, it could have lead to better things for my future... but the price was too hight"

"Some big shot producer saw us sing today and loved us... well he loved me more than Tori actually, and was ready to give me a record deal, the only condition was in his words to..."

"Ditch the big cheeks girl..."

"Truth be told, if this deal had been given to me months earlier I wouldn't even have blinked, but things are different now, I'm different now"

The studio wasn't looking for duos, they wanted a solo singer that would have made them big bucks, but Vega? To him, they... Whatever, she didn't seem to be what they wanted so they were ready to throw her in the rain so to speak, just like that.

There was a time I could have forgotten all about Tori, maybe convinced myself that she would be fine without me, but that look of despair and hopelessness on her face as they slammed the figurative door would have haunted me forever.

And I knew why, because I needed her way more than she needs me.

So I ultimately declined, much to the producer's and Tori's combined shock.

"Even if I don't like the answer, I gotta know" Tori says empathically "Why didn't you take the deal?"

"God, Vega" Jade scowled "Why are you making such a big deal out of this?!"

"Because it is a big deal!" The tanned girl yells back "You could have been famous!"

"Yeah... I could have been" Jade reluctantly agreed.

"So?... What are you waiting for?!" Tori bellowed "Call the guy! You can still make it in the industry!"

"That's not happening!"

"Jade, please stop being stubborn, a chance like this happens once in a lifetime!" The Half-Latina said seriously "I don't want you to blow it... I don't want you to live in regret"

"I would have regretted takind the deal" Jade admitted at once "Trust me on that Vega"

"I... I don't seem how"

"We're a team, Tor. It's all or nothing." She replied "I'm not leaving you behind just so I could get a cheap shot at a music career; specially if the guy didn't even see you at all!"

"But... But Jade, it's your dream... I don't want you to throw it away because of me!"

"Vega... Let's say if things were reverse, would you seriously do the selfish thing and take the deal or remember to stay with me?"

"How is that selfish?" Tori asked confused.

"Money and fame can change a person" The Goth said darkly "The last thing I want is to get to the top being a money hungry bitch and not remember the reason of why I'm finally happy, If I'm going to the top, I'm taking you with me Vega! It's us both or none, now I know you wouldn't ever leave me behind, it's not who you are and it's not who I am anymore!"

Tori simply looks at her friend in awe.

"Wow… I didn't know you felt this way Jade, you... You really are very loyal" .

The Goth sigh with a smile. "That's became you showed me the meaning of the word"

"Aww"

"Tell anyone I said that and I'll kidnap you and forced to dig your own grave" She threatened ominously.

"And now the moment has passed" Tori huffed indignantly "Why pray tell must you always do that?"

"Because I can"

"Gank"

Jade simply smirks "I do love you Vega, I wasn't lying when I said that opposites attract."

I know you're asking yourself: "How did a girl like me fall for such a happy go lucky type of girl, we literally could have gone our different ways several times since we known each other, but we always came back to the other, to say we had the other wrapped in their fingers was an understatement"

Tori's eyes widened as soon as Jade says those words, clearly speechless to say the least. However she still managed to smile go big her face could break in two.

The Goth However didn't notice, she was still deep in thought "But the truth of the matter is, I don't know how we came to be. Maybe it's her heart of gold or how many times she's never given up on our friendship or more accurately on me... Maybe it's because she's always smiling that big dorky grin whenever she accomplished something. Maybe it's because of how much time we've spent together. Maybe it's just because she's Tori. Love is something that you don't get understand. You don't understand why or how or when… it just happens. You find love when you're not searching for it, in sometimes the most unexpected places… or people."

She's definitely one of those unexpected people..

"The feeling is mutual Jade". Tori replies as she sits next to the pale young woman, putting her head on ger shoulder and whispers something meant to be inaudible. "I love you too"

At that moment the raven haired girl knew she had made the right call.

"Screw the studio" She thought in satisfaction "Music deals come and go but Vega?... She's forever"

So, what did you guys think? I know the ending might not see all that good but honestly? I wanted to write something where Jade comes to the ultimate conclusion that Tori is the only one for her.

See that button down there? Click it and review, your comments inspire me to write more.

On a final note, today's my birthday so leave me your thoughts because I'm sure it will make getting a year older more bearable, heh.

Invader Johnny Signing Off