I Looooove you guys! All the love this story is getting is just unbelievable. I'm going to try my hardest on not letting you guys down. It's only been a couple of days, but with the holiday next weekend things are getting a little crazy here at home. I'm going to be basing the titles off of songs, and or lyrics I really love. (Really recommend on listening to them) Any way hope you enjoy the little chapter I whipped up for ya. Hahahaha-Oh I'm the only one laughing? Sorry got carried away, but go ahead and read it though.

Song/Title: Conspiracy

Band: Paramore (God the bands just amazing)


Conspiracy

Tori didn't know if it was the loud screeching of Trina singing in the shower this morning, or the lack of breakfast her mother decided not to make. Either way she was in a foul mood and it didn't help when she arrived from her exhausting ride with her elder sister, when the beaming red-head decided to ramble on about her night. With a splitting headache she nodded and pretended as if she were actually listening.

She did feel the guilt for ignoring the girl but she everything the girl was saying wouldn't have any value to either of them; so no reason to pay any mind. When the rest of her friends showed up beside her locker she couldn't help the relief that washed over her. The feeling quickly vanished when the dark skinned teen decided to make a comment on her appearance.

"You look a mess Tor."

She didn't know who decided to make the nickname, but as of right now she really despised whoever had. It didn't make sense anyway. Irritated with the boy she flashed him a half hearted smile. Even though he managed to annoy her, there was no reason to snap at him for brut honesty. She hadn't really bothered with her outfit today, and neither with her hair. She opted for a loose band T-shirt, black skinny jeans, and her white and black chucks. She had only run through her hair with a brush a few times, so she knew it didn't look any better.

"Looks like someone hit you with a bus." Jade muttered behind her Coffee cup. Deciding to ignore the girl and the burning in the back of her throat she sighed.

"Yeah well too bad it didn't hit me hard enough to leave me unconscious." She grumbled. Hearing the slight hum of agreement from the Goth; Tori shut her locker releasing all the anger building inside her. Stalking away from the group she ignored the concerned filled murmurs.


Collapsing into her usual chair in the front row Tori let out a low sigh. She'd been doing the gesture the entire day, and if anything she was getting weary of doing it. Her mind seemed a jumble mess today. She could hardly focus in any of her previous classes, and she had no doubt that it'd come back to stress her further. As of now she couldn't bring herself to care. She was focused on one thing and one thing only. Sleep. She needed it terribly, and she couldn't wait until she could plop onto her plush pillows inside the comfort of her own room.

"You seem out of it today. You okay?" She turned meeting what was meant to be a comforting smile, but in the moment only irritated her further.

"Yeah just a little tired." She tried to hold in the irritation from her voice, but seeing Beck's small frown she knew she failed. She once again sighed.

"Sorry…I know you're only trying to help. It's just I didn't get any sleep last night and I'm a bit of a mess today." That seemed to do it. Tori smiled victoriously when an easy smile tugged at the corner of his lips. He nodded moving back to his regular seat in the back. She couldn't fathom the action, but she let her eyes follow his every movement.

When he reached his destination only then did Tori let her eyes wonder to the girl sitting two chairs left of him. She let her eyes scan over the girl head to toe, combat boots, black skin tight skinny jeans, red-black flannel, and blue-green ey-

Her body stiffened. She tried to mirror the fierce glare that was sent her way she didn't know why, but it angered her that she had been caught. She didn't even address the reason why she had been staring in the first place. Not that she knew the reason anyway, but that didn't matter now. Right now she was trying to match the harsh glare. She didn't know how long they had been having this staring contest, or match whatever it was they were engaged in.

"Tori!" The voice sounded awfully close, so she flinched eyes never leaving their glaring match.

Jade smirked-not just smirked-no, as if she had made a huge discovery. With that Tori shook her head turning around to a grinning Sikowits, she flinched once more. She hadn't realized how close in proximity he really was. Shifting her feet uncomfortably she tilted her head in a confused fashion.

"Now that I've gained everyone's attention. Tell me have you made any progress on your assignment?" Andre shook his head disapprovingly.

"Man you never told us about the project!" Sikowits flicked his eyes towards said boy, sipping a coconut expression scrunched in wonder.

"Well what are you waiting for come pick out of the hat of wonder."Andre frowned then shrugged hopping out of his seat.

"Awww-man Robbie!" He groaned, causing various snickers, and chuckles.

"Yeah knew it was going to be a sucker who got stuck with this loser." Robbie frowned yelling to protest.

"Beck!" He nodded trekking his way up stage.

Tori watched him frown, then sigh. She knew who he'd drawn, and she couldn't help but feel slightly relieved and… disappointed? She shook her head. No, no, no…that wasn't it. She watched him quietly whisper with Sikowits. She watched as Sikowits caved in to the small argument all too quickly, she had seen him discretely place the folded paper back inside the ragged and out worn hat. She watched as a smile slowly crept to Beck's face. She watched and felt a sort of anger towards the two who occupied the stage.

This would only give her a slight chance of having to deal with the girl. She dazed out half aware of the small groan that came escaped Robbie's lips. Having wiped her sweaty hands for the fifth time Tori tried to retain some type moisture that had previously left her mouth.

There were only four left, and if she was correct fate would once again screw her over in just the same day. Of course there was still a seventy-five percent chance she'd be partnered up with someone who would take well to compromise; but that wasn't enough. It just wasn't enough to shake her of her worry, by this point she didn't know if anything could ease the feeling.

"Toro!" She didn't like grin he was sending her way, or the small twinkle in his right eye.

'Toro' There it was; the piece that would give away his intentions in a heartbeat. He had something planned that was bound to bring nothing but stress on top of disaster. If he had any common sense he would just give up the details now- even with his mind boggling assignments that no one but himself could think of- everyone knew his conscious held no such thing.

With all the movements it had taken the half-Latina to reach the stage she managed to think of every possibility that could come out of this. She could get paired with Mikey-the sweet, understanding cutie in the back- or Wendy-the funny, intelligent, pleasant blonde in the front. Or fate in this case 'Sikowits' could set her up once again with the, sarcastic, uncaring, troubled, fierce dark haired girl that'd surly object to the entire thing. This was all going too quickly.

Shaking her head she mentally slapped herself when her shaky hand dug into the hat. Pulling out a sheet she frowned. What if it was Jade? She knew for some odd reason Sikowits would deny any attempt for a partner switch. Panicking she dropped the slip back into the hat, opting to pick up the next paper. She sent an apologetic smile towards the man in front of her. She was very aware of the fact that her movements were incredibly slow. She knew, but she couldn't risk the chance that her first pick had been the girl. Examining the small slip her brows dipped in frustration. Picking up her first choice she frowned shaking her head. She had one shot and she'd use it with precision.

"Pick a name and get off the stage!" Ignoring the demand that came from the girl that played a factor in her anxiety; she frowned at the paper once more.

Eyes shut tight in hope her hands fumbled trying to open the folded sheet. Peaking with her right eye she blinked. She bit her lip biting back the familiar burning sensation in the back of her throat. Knowing everyone would mistake the action with relief-she sighed closing off the tears threatening to spill. In her mind she didn't care if she was overreacting or not, she only cared for the reason why fate had indeed screwed her over in the same day.

"Jade you have to upmost pleasure to have a partnership with Toro." Sikowits beamed.

Her eyes shot to the girl in disbelief. If she had heard his announcement then she hides her response like a pro. To everyone else it looked like she had taken the news all too well; Only Tori managed to look deeper, she could see the heavy breathing, the extra pressure on the steaming coffee cup, and the slight tensing in her posture. In other words she sat with her mouth shut. With that the attention shifted back to the stage.

Trying to figure out why the girl chose to conceal her anger Tori huffed shuffling into her seat. 'The one time she has a reason to release her anger, and she doesn't. Un-freaking-believable'

Sikowits hummed shifting his feet in a somewhat attempt to dance in place, coconut still in had arms flailing around joyously. Tori narrowed her eyes at the man. He seemed a bit too overexcited in the small arrangement.

"Now will you tell us about the dang project?" Andre huffed at the puppets outburst.

"You're not even in it!" Robbie turned the puppet towards the dark skinned boy in what was a lame attempt at starting an argument.

"Please let the man explain!" Despite her current situation a small chuckle escaped Tori's lips at the irritation leaking through his voice.

"In the box I am holding is twelve video cameras. If you picked out of the hat then you will take one and then film a documentary of your other half." He shrugged. Cat's hand instantly shot up.

"I thought this was an acting class." She frowned in a rather adorable way. Sikowits nodded.

"Thank you Cat for pointing out the obvious. This project will help with your directing skills, management to work with others, and help with being open with some of your darkest secrets as you will have to do if you plan in working with Show-Biz. I don't care how much effort you put into this just give me the juicy stuff." He practically bounced at the end of his rant.

The project did make sense but yet it didn't. It would help some of the directors in the class, but he failed to notice there weren't many and the ones that were chosen to direct had no or lack of interest in the field. Tori didn't know if she should be suspicious with the man or blow this entire thing off with him just being the crazed man that he is.

"You have the rest of the period to do whatever." He set the box down backing towards the window slowly.

"Go!" He demanded before diving out head first.

Tori merely sat staring blankly ahead of her. She was half aware of everyone shifting into place. She was aware of the paranoid feeling she was being watched intently, and of course she was aware of who was watching hers such way. She knew but didn't know what exactly she was to do. It still didn't make any sense to her, the previous events playing out perfectly over and over in her mind. No it made sense but she just couldn't comprehend if this was a dream or not.

She didn't want to work with the Goth any more than said girl wanted to. Nothing good was going to come out of this project. They'd have to spend time outside of school and that bothered her. She'd never been to Jade's house before, and if the documentary was going to be any good she'd have to pay a few visits to the house. This project meant a lot of work. The physical work she didn't mind very much but the mental work would be exhausting. She would have to break down a few of the girls walls to get her to open up. Not only was the task almost impossible in person, but in front of a video camera that'd just be reaching far out; way past impossible.

Nodding Tori stood tugging her hair into a tight high ponytail. She'd do this it may end up in a total disaster, but nothing could ever be dismissed without even the thought of it happening. Strapping the camera to her right hand she headed to the back of the room. Other than the determined look she was supporting there was nothing eye catching about the scene. It was only when she stopped in front of the girl with a lopsided grin did it turn heads. She flicked the camera on turning it to herself in the process.

"Tori Vega here and this…" She bit her bottom lip before facing the camera towards the shocked Goth. "Is Jade West your lovely documentary-gal. She's a bit of a sour puss sometimes but don't let that deter you away it's just her natural foul mood."

She watched through the camera as Jade's shocked expression quickly turned into a meaningful glare.

"Shut it off Vega." She grinned filming the little scene.

"It's a part of the assignment Jade you wouldn't want this to be the first assignment you fail because your inability to let someone in would you?" She asked with a look that would put Cat's innocence to shame. She watched as Jade tried to form a correct come back.

She watched with a grin. This wasn't exactly how she thought her day would end up. Even with all the stressful events that occurred to her in the last few hours she couldn't help the grin. Whoever formed the conspiracy to make this by far her worst day ever had failed. She had made an accomplishment that should be celebrated around the world. She had caught 'the' Jade West off guard.

And her grin even grew when she realized how adorable the girl looked.


Yep that's about it. I know, I know this wasn't really what you guys were probably hoping for. Just let me know if I let you guys down in any way. Though it seems that you guys already know what direction this story is going…..…

Let's just see if you're right. Muhahahaha! (Oh and on an entirely not evil note let me know if you think I should start doing this in first person)

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