The next day at Hollywood Arts, Jade was all set to put her plan into action. Once again she chose a very figure flattering ensemble to wear and in bright colors as opposed to her usual dark ones. Of course the first person that came running up to her was Sinjin, he kind of had a crush on her when she was still dark and evil and she had always rebuffed his advances so he was not expecting much, but the sight of Jade in colors and showing off her legs and breasts was too much to ignore.
Jade saw him approach, and he was actually playing into her plan. What better way to show people she had changed than not insult the geek and drive him away.
Sinjin: Hi Jade, you are really looking beautiful today!
Jade: Why, thank you Sinjin, aren't you sweet.
Jade gave him a little peck on the check and he almost fainted. Eyes all over the hallway turned towards Jade, first to admire her hot new look, and then to wonder whatever possessed her to kiss Sinjin on the cheek.
By second period Jade had two guys wanting to carry her books for her, and by lunchtime Jade was sitting at a table surrounded by admiring young males.
Beck, Tori, Andre, Robbie and Cat were sitting at their usual table, watching in amazement the following that Jade had generated.
Andre: Jade is doing pretty well for herself these days.
Tori: It's amazing what a change in wardrobe and attitude can do for you.
Beck: I wonder how long she can keep it up.
Andre: Dude, it looks like Jade is finally moving on. You can too. There must be a bunch of girls who would want to date you.
Beck: Only one that counts and she said no.
Beck looked in Tori's direction.
Tori caught his look and blushed a little.
Andre: What? Since when does the great Beck let a little resistance stand in the way of his conquest? You want me to go and talk to this girl and straighten her out?
Beck: No I would actually like you to stop talking before you dig a hole so deep you can't get out of it!
Andre: Ok, Ok, just remember the offer is there if you need it.
The rest of the group left, leaving Tori and Beck alone at the table.
Tori: I wonder what Andre was going to say to me?
Beck: Probably too tell you what a great guy I am and not let opportunity pass you by.
Tori: Beck, you know why I can't…..
Beck: I know, I don't like it but I know.
Tori: Come on Beck, there are more girls here that Jade and I, pick one of them. Make their year. Heck, pick Trina if you want, I will never hear the end of it, but that is ok.
Beck: I know that girls think that it is easy for a guy but it isn't. I am not interested in just anyone. I love Jade and I love you, the rest are just there.
Tori: You, love me?
Beck: Yeah, I think I do. Are you surprised?
Tori: No, I think I fell in love with you the first day that I met you. The problem then, is the same problem today, Jade.
Beck: You know, It doesn't seem fair. Everyone is excited to see Jade moving on, but I am not supposed to?
Tori: I'm sorry.
Beck: You're sorry. Well I suppose that is something
Beck stands up and is obviously agitated. Tori stands and tries to calm him down. She gives him a friendly hug, but suddenly Beck slips and tightens the hold on her and kisses her on the mouth. Her mouth was open in surprise and so his tongue finds its way inside her too. Tori is confused, on the one hand she does not want to betray Jade, and yet on the other her body is telling her that she needs this, so her resistance is light and sporadic. Beck comes to his senses and releases her.
Beck: Tori, I am so sorry, I don't know what came over me…
Tori: Flushed and gasping for air.
Tori: I would have never thought you to be capable of something like this, Beck. I have to go.
Tori runs off, despite Beck's pleading. Beck sits back down holding his head in his hands.
The school day ends and Tori heads for home. She is planning on jumping into the tub and soaking for a while to try to relax and forget about what happened to her today. She starts drawing the bath and undresses to be ready when the bath is ready. Suddenly the doorbell rings. Great, Tori thinks to herself. She puts on a robe that sort of covers her and goes to answer the door. She opens it and is shocked to see Beck standing there.
Beck is startled by her appearance but can't help a quick glance up and down her. He ties to settle his gaze back on eye level.
Beck: Is this a bad time?
Tori: Considering this afternoon, I would say there could not be a worse time.
Beck: I just wanted to come and apologize again for this afternoon.
Tori: Apology accepted, now if you will excuse me…
Beck: I can't come in?
Tori: Beck, I could not prevent you from kissing me this afternoon. I probably wouldn't be able to stop you from pulling off this robe and having your way with me. I don't want to find out.
Beck: Would you try to stop me from taking off your robe?
Tori: I don't know; I am afraid to find that out too.
Beck takes a step inside.
Beck: I think you want me to take you, so you can tell Jade that it was all me and you won't have any guilt.
He steps in further and takes the ties to the robe in his hands. It is a simple knot and with one tug it opens. Tori is standing in front of him, almost afraid to breathe now as her robe falls open. Beck places his hands on her shoulders pushing on the material and it slides from her and deposits at her feet. She is now standing in front of Beck completely naked.
Beck: You really are beautiful you know that?
Tori's lip is quivering, and she closes her eyes. Beck scoops her up in his arms and carries her off to her bedroom.