Hey guys! :)
Sorry for the long break. I'm really, really busy. School's extremely stressful. But as "Tori fixes Beck and Jade" is airing this weekend (YEAH, YEAH, YEAH!) I'm going to finish my story till December 1st. Thanks for the reviews and I hope you like the new chapter.
Jade's POV
"Okay, this rehearsal was the best so far. André really chose the right song for us", Lucas smiled at me on our way to the lockers. "Yeah, but I still think you should work on it. You don't always strike the right tone", I liked to tease him but I was really glad that he could sing that good. "Soo …" he leaned against the locker next to mine, "do you have any plans for tomorrow night?" "Cat asked me to go to the movies with her. But she had to invite her brother too and there's no way I'm spending two hours with that psycho" I rolled my eyes. "Is he really that bad?" "You know Cat, right? So now think of her craziness and multiply it by 100. It IS that bad." Luke started laughing. "Okay, got it. So ... Would you like to hang out with me instead? You know … going to Nozu or something?" He looked at me inquiringly and blushed. I was a little taken aback. "Uhm … you mean like a date?" "Yeah … that's what I meant. So whatcha say?" "I don't know. I mean I … I'll think about and tell you tomorrow." Thank god the bell rang and we didn't have the next class together. "See ya" I stormed away without looking at him. I couldn't believe it! That jerk really asked me out on a date! Normally I would have rejected him immediately. But what if it wasn't a bad idea at all? I didn't had a date since Beck and I broke up. Well, the little make-out session with Moose doesn't count. I got to Sikowitz' class and took a seat next to Vega. "Hey Jade." I didn't even hear her. I had to think about Luke's question. Maybe I should really go out with him. He's pretty handsome and charming. And he wasn't scared of me, not a little bit. Ugh, I don't know! I need to get another opinion on this. "Jade, would you mind joining the others on the stage now?" Sikowitz waited for my response. But I was too lost in my thoughts to see, that Cat, André and two other people of whom I really don't care to know the names were already on stage. "Uhm, Jade?" Tori tapped on my shoulder. I flinched. "WHAT?" I glared at her. "You have to go on stage." "Oh." I made my way on the stage, leaving a confused Tori looking at an even more confused Beck.
Tori's POV
"Ah, home, sweet home", I smiled and throw my bag on my desk. The school day was exhausting and I was glad to be finally in my room. I had just decided to take a nap when I heard the doorbell ring. "TRINA, doorbell!" I was already curled up in my bed and didn't want to go down. "I'M IN THE BATHROOM!" I groaned. I made my way down the staircase and opened the front door. I was surprised to see Jade. "Hey Vega" "Uhm, hi. Do you want to come in?" "Nah, I love standing at your stupid door. I'm kind of used to it" She answered annoyed. Oh damn, I nearly forgot the last time she had to wait at my door. I took a step back and let her in. "Sooo … Not to be impolite but what can I do for you?" "You don't even offer me something to drink? Where are your manners?" "Sorry, do you want lemonade? I have the pink one here!" "God, Vega, I was joking. I don't want pink lemonade, I need your help" She was nearly yelling at me. "Oh. Okay, take a seat and tell me." I smiled at her. It didn't happen often that Jade asked for my help but I liked it. I was honored that she trusted me enough to ask for my advice. "Okay. You know that I was spending a lot of time lately with Lucas, rehearsing our song, right?" I nodded. "Well … today he asked me out on a date and I'm not sure if I should agree to it or not" She sighed. "Oh, wow" I didn't expect that. But if I was honest: I didn't want to hear that. Although it was pretty obvious that Lucas liked Jade I was still a little pissed, that he didn't notice me. But that's not the issue right now. "So why don't you go out with him? I mean, you're single, he's too. And I think he really likes you. Why do you hesitate?" I smiled at her. She sighed again. Wow, I've never heard her sigh that often before. That must really bother her. "I don't know. He's nice and all but … I don't know if I'm ready to date someone again" "I think you should try it. Why not take a risk? He could be the one for you. Unless you're worried about Beck's reaction to that.." "Why should I be worried about his reaction? Like I already told you on your date –" "It was an opposite date!" "Yeah, whatever. We're not together anymore and have the right to meet other people. Besides, Beck was never really the type of guy who would try desperately to get his ex back. That was my part. He has moved on. I mean, he tried to kiss you before the Platinum Music Awards" She sighed again. "Wait, what? How do you know that?!" I was shocked. "Cat left the video chat on in my dressing room and I saw you. But hey, that's history." I couldn't believe it. "So, you knew it the whole time? Why didn't you try to kill me?" Jade smiled. "Why should I? I mean … you rejected him, although you didn't have to. That was … cool." I was stunned but relieved. I was glad that this wasn't a secret anymore. "So I should give it a try?" She asked me again. "Yeah, I think you should. You have nothing to lose" I gave her a reassuring smile. "Okay than. I gotta go. See ya" She stood up and went towards the door. But before going outside she turned around, murmured "Thanks Vega" and walked away. I smiled lightly.
About fifteen minutes later, I was curled up again in my comfy bed when the doorbell rang again. I decided not to open it this time since Trina was in the kitchen. Suddenly she screamed "TORIIII, Beck is heree" I groaned loudly. I think there's no nap for Tori today.
When I got in the living room Beck was sitting on the couch with an annoyed look on his face. Sure, Trina was pressed against him. I chuckled. He turned around. "Hey Tori" Then he looked at Trina. "Could you leave us alone, please?" Trina pouted but Beck smiled cutely at her and she jumped away. "Sooo … what do you wanna talk about?" "I need your help." Okay, did I miss something? Why did everyone need my advice today? "Okay but please hurry up, I'm really tired and I'd like to –" "I want Jade back." WOW! I didn't see that coming. I was speechless and Beck let out a deep sigh. "I know, I know. I broke up with her, practically, and I said I was tired of our fighting. But I don't know … I started missing her about two months after our break up. And then she showed up on our opposite date and told me that she had no problem if I would start dating someone. I was really impressed how calm she was and yeah. Before that I still got the hope that she was missing me too. But when she said I could go out with whoever I want I was scared. And I think that was the first time in my life that I was scared of something. I was scared of losing her completely now. That she would move on. I know that's unfair because I always said that I don't like her jealousy. But …" He stopped and sighed deeply again. Oh no! No, no, no! I already had the feeling that Beck was still in love with Jade. And that was great. But only about half an hour earlier I encouraged Jade to go out with Lucas. Damn it! I was so lost in my thoughts that I didn't even hear Beck's question. "So what do you say? You'll help me win her back?" "Uhm … uhm… I …" Shit! Should I tell him? Oh god, I really don't know. It would break his heart. But was it better to let him hope that he has a chance with Jade when she's going out with Lucas? Awww man! "It's okay if you don't want to help me. But I'll try something. I don't know what but it has to be something that will show her, how much I still love her. Maybe I should –" "Beck!" I yelled to interrupt his rambling. "Jade has got a date tomorrow. With Lucas" I looked sadly at him. He stared at me. He was shocked. It was silent for the next few minutes. Finally, I spoke up. "Listen Beck. You gave Jade the impression that you were over her. And I think … she just wants to do the same and move on" I looked at him sympathetically. "But I'm far from being over her! I love her! How can she even think that?" "Well, you broke up with her, tried to kiss me, flirt permanently with other girls …" "Okay, that's true but it was all to distract me from Jade! You and me, we've already talked about that kiss and the other girls … distraction, nothing more." He sounded desperate. But I had to defend Jade. Most of the people thought that he moved on. Nobody could blame her for that. "But it seemed like that to everyone. And Jade learned it the hard way when she saw our nearly-kiss" He looked at me confused. "What do you mean? How could she know about that? She wasn't even there and we didn't tell anyone about it!" "But she saw us, through the webcam. Cat forgot to turn it off in Jade's dressing room." "Oh my god" Beck sat down on the couch and put his head in his hands. "How am I gonna fix up this mess?" I looked at him. And then I had an idea. "I think I know how you can win Jade back."