Part 3
Jade entered Tori's room, the brunette was sound asleep, Jade placed the magazines and chocolates she brought for her, if there was something that would always made Tori that was chocolate. She checked that everything was fine, then she sat beside the bed. But as she accommodated the pillow she noticed how humid it was, and the reason was mere millimeters from her eyes, Tori's cheeks were marked by tears. Not wanting to disturb her she sat on a nearby chair, she fell asleep minutes after, she was startled when Tori woke up.
-Jade...
-Hey...
-So... how... how is... how is Trina doing? - She asked
-She... She's doing fine... She
-Why...
-what? -Jade asked puzzled
-WHY ARE YOU LYING TO ME! TRINA IS DEAD! SHE HAS BEEN SINCE THE CRASH! -Tori yelled in tears.
-Who...
-I wanted to see her... and I asked... I know you hate me... but... not... this much...
-The truth is... We... thought it was better if you didn't knew for a while...
-We? - Tori asked
-All of us, Beck, Cat, me, even Robbie...
-Can I be alone please?
-NO - Jade replied
-What?
Jade paced around the room, she then finally sank in a chair in front of Tori.
-Because I need you as much as you need me OK? - the goth girl said
-Really? I just learn I lost my elder sister and that I might not even walk again... how can I possibly be like you? - Tori replied
- I'm pregnant... I'm 17 and I'm going to have a baby and I don't have an idea of what to do...
-You're what...? How?
Jade glared at her.
-I can expect that question from Cat, but if you really want to know I can give you the talk now. - Jade replied trying to keep herself from crying.
-No... So what does Beck think about it? - Tori asked
Jade smiled.
-What? I'm sure of two things, you love Beck more than your own life, and second he's the only person you'll allow to lay a finger on you.
-He.., he's happy,.. He wants to keep it...
Tori glared at her.
-Jade... you can't... I mean...
The goth girl raised her head, make up running on her cheeks understanding Tori's question.
-NO! DON'T YOU EVER... I... just need time...
Three weeks went by, Jade and Tori spent countless hours talking and bonding with each other, specially since Jade requested to be allowed to stay with Tori at night at the hospital, so, after Mr. Vega picked up Cat to take her home, both girls talked until they fell asleep. A week later it was time for Tori to finally leave the hospital, she expected Jade to come pick her up, so she was shocked to see her father there.
-Where's Jade? -she inquired
-Something came up, come on, it's time to go home. - Mr. Vega said
Still feeling pain Tori accommodated herself on what was going to be her companion from that day on: her wheelchair. She barely said a word on the way home, as she got down from the car to the wheelchair her dad held her hands.
-It's going to be fine pumpkin... I promise you...
Tori's eyes opened wide as the door opened, a huge sign that read "Welcome Home Tori" hanged above the kitchen, Jade and Cat were giving the final touches to a huge cake they baked for her. Robbie, Andre and Beck were near the stairs. As she glared at them she noticed a strange device near them.
-The boys helped me install an elevator so you can come down whenever you want and
-Take me to my room - Tori said clenching her fists
-But your friends want
-TAKE ME TO MY ROOM! - Tory yelled
As Mr. Vega came down Jade rushed upstairs, she opened the door and walked in. Tori was in her bed crying.
-OK, what was that about? Cat and I worked all afternoon baking that cake and so did the boys fixing the elevator for you.
-I don't want it... I don't want any of this...
-Look, everyone is doing this for you, to help you to make everything better. - Jade said
-They're... they're all assuming... I... I'll never walk again... it's not fair...
Jade sat beside her.
-You will... I promise...
Suddenly the door opened and Cat cheerfully walked in with a tray that had three plates with cake in it.
-I brought cake!
Jade helped Tori sit and the three of them ate the cake, Jade saw that Tori was sobbing.
-The cake is delicious... so what's wrong? - Jade said
-It's... chocolate and peanut butter... Trina loved peanut butter...
-Tori... as long as you remember her... she'll always be alive. - Cat said
Both Tori and Jade saw her intently, tears were running down her face.
-Cat... why did you said that?
The red haired girl turned around and began to walk to the door.
-Cat stop. - Jade said
-I... I want... soda... -she said with a trembling voice.
Jade got up and walked to her, she turned Cat and around hugged her as she began to sob. It took Tori just a few seconds to understand.
-Your brother... is dead... right? That's why you keep mentioning him...
-He's not dead... not as long as I remember him... - Cat replied
Three days later Jade, as she had promised Tori in one of her night conversations, drove her to physical therapy.
-OK Tori, today I'm going to work on your legs only OK? Just lay there. - the therapist ordered
Jade glared as Tori moaned in pain when the therapist began her work, an hour later she drove her back home not without stopping by Jade's favorite sushi place where she bought Tori some lunch. The brunette continued to be quiet, Jade decided not to bother her. The next day was much like the previous one, when the arrived home though, Cat was waiting for them.
-Toriii! Jade! Hi!
-Hey Cat - Jade replied
-Hi Cat - Tori added
-I made some cupcakes!
Jade helped Tori to her room, Cat brought the cupcakes and three glasses of milk and the three girls enjoyed the sweets. Everything seemed fine for the next three weeks, just until the therapist asked Tori to try to stand up and walk a few paces, Jade was about to say something when Tori stumbled to the front a crashed to the floor.
-Tori are you OK? - The therapist asked
-I want to go home please -Tori said
Jade helped her to the wheelchair and then drove her back home. What she didn't expected was what happened the day after as she arrived to pick her up.
-Mr. vega where's Tori? -She asked
-I think she's still in her room. -He replied
Thinking that she was still getting ready Jade decided to watch TV, but as minutes passed she began to worry and went upstairs, what she saw shocked her, wrapped in her sheets, Tori was still in bed.
-HEY! We're supposed to be at the clinic in half an hour or we'll be late for school.
-I'm not going... I'm done... -Tori replied.
To be continued...