Jade POV ~

Months pass, but it felt almost like years. I've learned to live without him, although a lingering feeling of emptiness still haunts me. It's as if I moved away from my home, almost like a vacation.

I try to avoid him as much as possible, from get-togethers to passing him at the halls.

I mean, when we're with other people, it's okay. But I could never be alone with him. I'm not ready yet.

Not yet.

"Did you hear that Beck got a new gf?" Andre asked Tori, who was pulling a book out of her locker.

Jade stood nearby, suddenly interested in their conversation.

"Girlfriend?" Tori repeated.

"Yes, I do believe that's what gf stands for. Anyways, she's extremely hot. I mean, seriously, that girl is finer than a chunk of cheese."

Tori closed her locker and smiled at her friend, "Yes, because cheese sure is fine lookin'.

She took a sip of her coffee, and spotted Beck coming their way with his new item.

"Ah, there she is with Beck. Mmm , mm," Andre eyed the couple as they walked towards them.

Jade observed his new girlfriend. Although she would rather be hung upside down by her big toe for the rest of her life than admit it, she was actually pretty. Prettier than Tori. I mean seriously, this girl was like a walking Victoria Secret model.

"What's up guys?" Beck greeted Tori and Andre, not noticing his ex standing a small distance away from them.

"Hey, so this is your new girlfriend?" Tori smiled and looked at the blond girl with sparkling blue eyes.

"Hi, I'm Angelica, nice to meet you," the girl smiled and shook both of their hands eagerly.

"I met her through our parents," Beck smiled at her, and they quickly rubbed their noses together.

"Okay now, no more of that PDA," Andre smiled. He, along with Tori, knew that Beck would never do that with Jade in public. Mostly because Jade thought it was one of the most idiotic things to do, and it makes people look like dogs trying to find a mate.

Speaking of Jade, as she observed the new couple, she felt like she was about to throw up. I mean, seriously. She may be really pretty, but Beck is the type of guy to go for someone more real instead of plastic.

Jade found herself slamming her locker louder than intended, causing all eyes to shift to her.

"Oh, is she a friend of yours? Hi, I'm Beck's girlfriend," Angelica smiled, as if announcing it to the world that she was his boyfriend was the best thing on Earth, and she had to show it off.

"Things just got awkwaaard," Andre whispered to Tori.

Jade forced a small smile, startling Beck.

"Nice to meet you."

Tori, Beck, and Andre let out a sigh of relief, acknowledging the fact that Jade didn't say anything to make the girl cry.

"Tell me, what is the secret to getting those boobs so big?"

Tori almost spit out her coffee. Andre's jaw dropped. Angelica was highly taken back.

"E-excuse me?" the blonde's eyes widened, and she jerked her head towards Beck.

Jade grinned, "tah - tah!" She left the four teens gaping, then walked away as the bell rung.

"I-I'm so sorry. She's just nasty like that," Beck apologized, and shook his head in disappointment.

"B-But. That was just plain rude."

"That's Jade for you," Andre commented.

"He's Beck's ex, by the way," Tori said, taking another sip of her coffee.

Beck's head jerked towards her, with eyes that read 'why-the-heck-did-you-say-that.'

"Someoneeee had to tell her eventually," Tori shrugged and gave a small smile. She patted Beck on the shoulder, and headed towards her next class.

"Y-yeah . . I think I'm gonna go," Andre said, sensing the awkward atmosphere.

"She's horrible, horrible!" Angelica shouted as Andre walked away.

"Don't say that," Beck said calmly.

"I can't believe you're defending her after what she said to me! What a freak!"

"Look, calm down. I'll talk to her."

When Jade stepped out of her class, she saw an aggravated Beck leaning against the wall. She rolled her eyes, and walked past him.

"That was extremely disrespectful," he caught up with her.

"Yeah, I know, I'm sorry."

Beck stopped in his tracks. "You're what?"

Jade turned around. "I said I'm sorry. Don't make me repeat myself."

Jade West rarely ever said I'm sorry. Almost never.

"Well . . just don't do that again. I don't care if you're jealous or-"

"Who said I was jealous?" Jade angrily thrashed.

"Well, you sure did look like it."

"Beck Oliver, I am over you. Stop being so full of it!" Jade raised her voice, causing people to walk past to observe the scene.

She stormed away, anger bubbling up inside her chest.

Jade's POV

I hate him. I hate him. I always will. I can't believe he would settle for someone that skanky. It's as if.. as if all we were was nothing. Nothing. Nada, zilch.

I don't know why I'm so mad. All I know is that I'm definitely, definitely, not jealous. I'm just pissed that he moved on before I did. No one out does Jade West and gets away with it.

Okay. Two can play at that game, Mr. Full Of It.