Truth or Dare
"Tori!"
Tori groans, rubbing her eyes as she turns over, opening her eyes; the humid summer air swims across her skin, misquotes talking away as Jade turns on her bedside lamp. The light bulb illuminates their dusty summer camp cabin, shared with Cat Valentine and Marcy Vertago. Tori whines, waving Jade away as she covers the thin, cool quilt over her head.
"Wha-aaat?"
Jade rolls her eyes, tearing the covers away from her friend, hand on hip. Hurriedly, she gestures for Tori to get up and follow, exclaiming, "C'mon! They're playing Truth or Dare in Megan's cabin."
Tori mumbles grumpily into her pillow, "That game's stupid," and Jade promptly shoves her off the mattress and onto the creaky wooden boards. The thump resounds against the screens and wooden paneling the rag-tag house calls walls, and Tori scowls, standing up, brushing herself off. She glares at Jade, who smirks, before pulling her wrist. The screen door flies open and Tori nearly falls down the stairs. Barefoot and only in short pajama bottoms and an old camp tee from last year, she whines again.
"Ew! The grass is all wet!"
Jade rolls her eyes, adding onto the speed and force, "Suck it up!"
They walk across the bonfire's usual spot and pass the trees and picnic area, finally coming to a stop on the wide trail. When Tori thinks they're about to walk into cabin seventy-five, Jade actually hooks right, leading her into the thick of forest, which makes her feet all nasty and slimy. Tori refrains herself from complaining, and instead questions.
"I thought you said it was in Megan's cabin!"
Jade rolls her eyes, hopping over the creek (Tori glare's at the girl's outfit—jean shorts, tank, and hiking boots. Just perfect for this weather!), "You really think the counselor's would allow every girl in the camp to play Truth or Dare? God, it's at the fort!"
And by fort, Jade means the secret hideout in the center of the forest, featuring a rather large tree house, fire pit, and tire swing; made who-knows-when, found by the two girl's walking along now. Finally, after what seems like forever, Jade and Tori make it. Every one of the one hundred and sixteen girls are crammed into the hideout, now including Jade and Tori, either on the tire swing, in the tree house, or by the lit fire. Jade softly grasps Tori's hand, moving her to an empty spot near the fire, noticing Tori shiver in her tank top and thin shorts. All of the other teenage girls snicker at the obviousness of Jade's affection, although Tori stays oblivious.
Once everyone is settled, the oldest girl (also the one that's been at the camp the longest), Jenna, stands up, orange fire lighting her face nearly righteously.
"Alright!"
Everyone ceases the talking, eating of marshmallows, etcetera, gulping in near-unison. Jenna smirks, soaking up the power and giving it back out humbly and charmingly.
"It's time to play truth or dare—sickest dares and most revealing truths. No backing out, and no skipping—" (Tori gulps) "—you can't ask what you're crush is—" a few glance at Jade, then at Tori, and back at Jade knowingly, "—or anything like that because that's stupid. Everyone plays no exceptions." Jenna's pretty smile takes place again as she claps her hands, "Okay?"
Once everyone agrees, she grins evilly, and plops back down, in the middle of the small area. Truths and Dares are passed around—"I—I got my cherry popped from a… girl"—"I saw my mom cheating"—"I dare you to eat a worm"—and various cringes and groans and red faces later, a girl named Lois giggles, leaning over towards her friend named Lea. They whisper, before looking down from the tree house to Jade, who glares steely right back.
"Truth or Dare?"
"Dare," the word is instantaneous, and pretty much everyone rolls their eyes.
Lois smirks, her pretty, skinny eyes shining mercilessly—"Kiss the girl to your left."
Jade sucks in a breath, her heart hammering as she scoots away from Tori. The other girl, though nervous and embarrassed as well, is hurt, yet doesn't show it. Jenna frowns in Tori's direction, before glaring at Jade.
"Come on, West! You heard me, no backing out!" She points to a youthful redheaded girl with freckles, still looking queasy, "Megan ate a freaking worm, so I'm sure you can handle kissing your best friend."
In all of her fourteen years, Jade's never been this nervous. The only thing she heard out of the older girl's mouth was "worms" and "kissing best friend". She gulps and starts feeling sick, but she should, right? It's just Tori.
Butterflies erupt in her stomach, and she turns shakily to the other girl, who tightens the grip on helpless strands of grass. Hurriedly, she stutters out: "J—Just do it."
And Jade does, leaning in (when did they get so close?) and cupping Tori's cheek. Tori closes her eyes, and Jade does as well before their lips brush. All of the other girls watch intently, all of them looking at each other, feeling intrusive. Meanwhile, Tori and Jade feel as if pushed into the flames next to them, hearts hammering and skin sweating.
The kiss looses all of its hesitation, replaced with excitement. It's Tori's first kiss, and she's unsure, messy—but Jade seems to be an expert, brushing revealing skin and playing with fingers like a pro.
After about three minutes (all of the girl's mouths open, and a select few are breathing harshly, sweating and shifting) Jenna finally clears her throat, head hazy as well.
"Erm—you guys can—uh—like, leave."
Tori moans, eyes squeezed tight as she grips the back of Jade's camisole. Jade shakily stands up, harshly sweeping Tori up and carrying her bridal style. Several girls whoop and whistle, before Jade runs off. Tori smiles, snuggling closer, knowing what Bella felt like with Edward; yet the thought of what her mothers will think of this is in the back of her mind. Jade drops her on the ground, and Tori looks around—they're in a clearing surrounded by trees—before all see can see is pale skin.
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A/N: Cut off at the worst part, I know. Anyways, I've decided to make this into my own universe, Jade and Tori being best friends and moments in their lives when their younger than sixteen. This is kind of what my upcoming and nameless story will be like—summer camp—but Tori and Jade don't know each other before hand.
Since I've only just skimmed the deep, murky water of mature fics, I don't think I can write what actually goes down—I want to, but it'll be terrible. If anyone else wants to, that's cool, just please say somewhere that it's based off of this story (lol no one will).
Moving on, thanks for all of the awesome reviews. I love you!
