A car screeched into Tori's driveway, making her jump. She peered out the window, recognizing Jade's sleek black Mitsubishi Eclipse behind her parent's minivan. A heavy knock came from the door and Tori raced to get it.

"Jade," she said, confused. "What are you doing here?"

Jade pushed her way passed Tori and plopped herself down on Tori's couch. A look of pain was spread across her face. Her eyes were teary and bloodshot as if she had been crying all the way to the house. Her mascara and eyeliner were running down her cheeks like little black rivers.

"I- d-don't k-know what to d-do," she gasped, trying not to sob.

"About what?" Tori asked quietly. She sat down next to her and put her hand on Jade's back for comfort.

"Beck," Jade wailed. She started to cry and put her hands over her eyes.

Of course, Tori thought. Jade only went to Tori whenever she had a problem, and usually that problem was Beck. Otherwise, Jade really didn't consider Tori to really be her friend.

"Well, what happened?"

Jade replayed the morning for her, giving her every detail in between sobs. Tori listened intently, surprised at Beck's hurtful words. Jade didn't even bother to censor the part of the conversation where she said she liked Tori.

"A-and I t-told him I liked you," she said.

Tori looked at Jade, shocked. Did she really hear what she thought she heard? She shook her head in disbelief.

"Well, do you?" she asked. But Jade had already moved on to Beck calling her a slut and her slamming his head in the wall.

When Jade had finally finished her story, Tori got up to get cookies and make hot cocoa. She needed to process what Jade had said, and Jade was too busy wallowing to notice Tori leave for a few moments.

Jade likes me? she thought. She has a crush on me? But...how? She's so mean to me. She has been making me miserable ever since I transferred to Hollywood Arts. Maybe it was an act. Jade is known for putting up walls so other people can't get in her head. And maybe being mean is her way of flirting. Kind of like elementary school boys. But, wow. She likes me.

Tori made it back to the living room with her pick-me-up snack for Jade. Jade lifted her head and took the cookies and hot cocoa gratefully.

Tori drank her cocoa and put her other arm around Jade. Jade snuggled into Tori, letting Tori's body warmth comfort her. Tori smiled and squeezed her tightly. She wished Jade would smile too.

Jade didn't really want to go to Tori's, but Tori was the only person that would understand. Tori was the first person she had gone to when her and Beck broke up for the first time. And Jade didn't like crying in front of people. She felt crying was a sign of weakness. But since Tori had already seen her cry before, she only went to Tori when she needed to cry so she wouldn't embarrass herself in front of anyone else.

Jade sipped her cocoa and ate her cookies as she cuddled with Tori. The hot cocoa soothed her throat from crying so hard and the cookies were such a comforting food. They reminded her of her childhood. Her mother always gave her a cookie when she was sad.

Jade was grateful for Tori's help. Tori didn't judge her or tell her everything would be ok just so she would leave. Jade wasn't used to anyone caring about her aside from Beck, so it was a relief to realize that Tori actually cared.

"Thank you," Jade finally whispered to Tori. She usually didn't thank people, but Tori definitely deserved it. She didn't have to be this nice.

"It's no problem," Tori replied.

"I'm sorry I'm such a mess."

"Really, Jade, it's no problem." Tori kissed the top of her head and rubbed her shoulder.

"I should probably be getting home," Jade said with a sigh.

"You should stay. We could watch a movie or something."

Jade thought about it for a moment. She didn't really want to be alone right now. She didn't think her heart could handle it.

"I guess so."

"You can pick the movie." Jade looked up at Tori and gave her a weak smile.

"Can we watch The Scissoring?" she asked hopefully.

She could feel Tori tense up. She knew Tori didn't like horror movies.

"I don't have it," she replied.

"I always keep a copy in my bag." She crossed the room and took out a DVD from her purse.

"Well, ok," Tori said reluctantly. Jade handed her the movie and Tori put it in the DVD player.

Jade smiled, but this time, for real.

Tori hated The Scissoring. She had seen it before, after Cat gave Jade the scissors from the movie for her Secret Santa gift. Tori had been curious to see what it was about. But she felt bad for Jade.

However, Tori wasn't watching the movie much at all. Mostly she paid attention to Jade. Tori always knew Jade was pretty. That much she could tell. But it wasn't until Tori actually looked at Jade that she realized Jade was drop dead gorgeous. Jade's black and turquoise hair cascaded in perfect waves over her shoulders and not a flyaway could be seen, even in the light. When Jade opened her mouth and laughed at some character being brutally murdered, Tori noticed how white her smile was and how straight her teeth were. She had a beautiful womanly shape with curves in all the right places. And although wearing all black could be seen as depressing, Tori now saw it as sexy. It complimented her pale, clear complexion perfectly.

When the movie was over, Tori could tell Jade was in a much better mood. She happily munched on the last cookie Tori brought out and let out a sigh of content. It was absolutely adorable.

"Thank you so much," Jade uncharacteristically gushed. "This was exactly what I needed."

"You're welcome. The movie wasn't as bad as I thought," Tori lied.

"Well, now I really should be getting home." She grabbed her bag and headed for the door.

"Are you sure you don't want to say for dinner?" she asked hopefully.

"I've been enough trouble for one day, Vega," she answered. Tori was confused. Usually Jade only called her by her last name when she was acting like a bitch. Which was often other than today.

"Really," Tori pleaded.

"God, you must really love me when I'm emotional," she laughed. She threw her bag back down on the ground.

"I like when you act human," Tori joked.

"Fine, then I guess I'll stay."

"What do you want to eat?"

"Wow, today really is all about me isn't it?"