Hi! I know I have said this a million times, but I will continue this story. I'll try to finish it as well. I am not a writer and I bet you can all see that, but I just love writing. Also, I'm thinking about re-writing this. I've matured a lot now, my writing has gotten better and I feel like I can change a bit the vocabulary and everything, and fill in the plot holes. The reason why I have put this story behind is because 1. I was lazy, 2. Victorious ended and I had no inspiration whatsoever, 3. I'm not confident with this story and 4. I started college. Any who, here is the next chapter- hopefully better than the last chapters.
Things were very different due to what happened with Jade that night after the movie, a good different. It was a strange feeling that I couldn't understand. Maybe because it was Jade after all, seeing her look so vulnerable and hearing the shaky and sad tone of voice- It changed me. It's stupid to think about it... That I have never thought of witnessing Jade coming out of her character, her shell.
In her eyes I could see the pain and the look of how she felt weak, I know she hated opening up to people (especially to me) but what I could see was this beautiful person sharing their pain and guilt. She looked hopeful, hopeful for me to ''return'' to my old self. I have to admit, it was a bit idiotic what I did: change my style and attitude, but it was all just a mask.. Just like how Jade is, if you think about it.
We still haven't finished our assignment, and its due date was in 5 days. We did practice and record parts of the song but we still had to record more and edit it. We decided to put it off yesterday due to the injuries Alex had caused me. It still hurt a bit, but I'll be fine. Alex had left me tons of messages and missed calls to which I haven't responded. Her attitude scared me yesterday; it was kind of a wakeup call, and now I knew for a fact that she did leave me at the skate park all alone before and Jade was right, of course.
It's currently 6:10AM, and I was awake. The pain in my shoulder still stung and it was keeping me awake. Jade took a glance at it before she left yesterday night, she said it should be alright in a couple of days and it should heal completely fine if I kept cleaning the wound and change the dressing. There was another thing that kept me awake. It was around midnight when I heard a text alert from her, saying that she was in front of my door.
Jade 12:05am: ''Hey Vega, I'm in front of your door. Open up.''
Me 12:06am: ''Wait, what?''
Me 12:06am: ''Are you okay?''
Jade 12:08am: ''Yes, just open up, you'll see.''
Quickly I arrange myself and put on a light jacket as it was chilly, I went downstairs quietly and opened the door. Jade, in her… black pyjama pants with tiny white skulls printed (I know, I almost laughed, but she looked adorable) and in her black tank top with her other leather jacket (she left the other one at my house. She said it looks better on me.) She looked exhausted and ''cuddly''
''What are you doing here around this hour?'' I asked in disbelief.
She gave me a 'Really?' look, ''it's midnight Vega, not 4 O'clock in the morning. Anyways,'' She reached her hand inside her leather jacket's pocket and pulled a face as she searched for whatever she was looking for. ''Ah-ha!'' She yelled softly, and lifter her hand upwards, she handed me a tiny white pill bottle.
Painkillers.
''They're for your shoulder. It's gonna hurt for a while so I thought I should get you these to ease the pain.'' Jade bit her lip and seemed anxious, as well as embarrassed and when Jade West is embarrassed, she gets grumpy.
I blinked, once or twice. Am I dreaming or am I really seeing this? '' Oh. Oh uh- Jade you drove all the way from your home in your pyjamas just to give me this?'' I was trying so hard not to crack a smile, 'cause if I did so, I swear I would start blushing.
'' Yeah, aren't you even going to be thankful?'' She snapped, Her eyebrows were furrowing, she was pulling a frown.
''I am!'' I shouted quickly, trying not to make her angry. I then glanced inside, I didn't want to wake up my parents.
''No, Jade, I am. Really. Thank you, I really don't know what to say- you didn't have to''
She was looking away, glancing at her car and her hands were wrapped around her body. I opened up the door, signalling for her to get in as I figured she was getting chilly.
She shook her head. ''No, I have to go.'' I nodded understandingly, thanking her one last time (yeah, she rolled her eyes again but it was in a playful way.) and wished her a goodnight.
She rolled her eyes, ''They're just pills, Tori. Don't mention it- really, don't. Just take 2 with a glass of water and make sure to have a small snack before, and oh don't take them frequently, just when you really need them.''
I kept thinking about it all night, I think I even managed to dream about it when I finally got some sleep. It's silly, I know. ''They're just pills, Tori.'' but it was a sweet gesture. I don't know.. coming around midnight for just a bottle of painkillers, in a way, for me that was a way to show she cared.
I woke up from my bed, turned off my 7:30 alarm as I won't need it and grabbed my supplies for the shower. I choose my outfit and grabbed my undergarments along with a towel and a washcloth. As well as my wound's dressing supply that Jade also gave me. I left my wound covered and carefully tried to not splash water all over it. After freshening up in the shower, I dried myself and started cleaning my shoulder. Wincing as I cleaned it as it sure as hell stung. I'm still amazed at how I got injured wearing a leather jacket but Jade said, ''When Alex pushed you, she grabbed you from the collar of leather jacket which messed it up bad caused glass to enter the leather jacket when you hit the ground.''
After I got ready, along with dressing and putting up my make up, I went to get my phone and head downstairs for breakfast, even though it was 6:40am on a Sunday. I had put on my black ripped skinny jeans, my black corset crop top and black high boots. Yep, all black. Oh, and of course, Jade's black leather jacket. (With white print ''WEST'')
My dad was already at work while Mum and Trina (good luck waking her up early on a Sunday) were still asleep. So I tried to stay quietly as I could, I didn't want to socialize this morning anyway, I mean who does?. I put in 2 slices of bread in my toaster and got out butter and some ham. As I waited for my breakfast, I texted Jade, letting her know that I'm awake and around what time we'll meet up.
When I was finishing my breakfast, my phone started to ring and It was Jade calling (- not Alex, thank the Lord.) I gulped down the piece of toast and answered.
''Morning Vega, how's your shoulder this morning?'' I heard on the other end of the line, her voice was even more raspier and deep than usual. I tried to keep my chill.
''Hey, good morning- It's uh, fine I guess. It just stings a little.''
''Have you had the painkillers?'' She questioned, in which I answered that I was about to before she called.
''What time should I come by your house?'' I asked. It would be better if we did our project at hers, I would be able to focus more than if we did it at my house.
''I'll get ready and come pick you up, okay?'' She asked again.
''No, you don't have to do that, I can walk.''
''Vega, your shoulder.''
''I'm not walking there with my shoulder now am i?'' I said with a smile and I could almost hear her roll her eyes.
''No but still. Just let me pick you up dammit.'' She said with a sigh, '' that wasn't a question. I'll be there in twenty.'' Jade West was very short tempered; I tried not to piss her off too often but It was alright to walk, it's not like I was going to walk upside down, straining my shoulder.
''No, Jade it's f-''
Beep.
''Jade?''
''Uh..Hello?''
''Okay, bye to you too then.'' I said shaking my head as I placed my Pear Phone down. I spared the twenty minutes waiting for Jade by making sure I have everything I'd need with me. I received a text saying that she was here; I figured she didn't honk or knock not to wake up my mum.
I couldn't understand why my palms were sweating as I made my way to her car. Actually yeah I could. Jade was wearing her dark purple flannel over her purple shirt, which was quite revealing on the top and black skinny jeans. God, that hair really suits her, and how can she be so gorgeous? I felt breathless every time I looked at her. Well, there it is, so much for ''I'm over her.'' She's like a Greek goddess.
''Are you just gonna stand there?'' She smirked, and her tone was full of chaff. Dang it I was caught.
''What?'' I tried to speak lightly but my voice was so high pitched and her smirk just got bigger. I cleared my throat as I opened the car door and got in. I greeted her as I put on the seat belt.
''All set, Vega?''
I nodded, ''Yeah, let's go.''
We made small talk as we traveled to her house, it wasn't the awkward kind of small talk but we really had nothing to talk about. The drive was short and we were quickly pulled in the West household driveway.
''Alright, let's go up to my room.'' She said as she closed the door.
I've only been to her room twice, but I never took the time to admire how beautiful It looked. The first time, I was clearly an asshole and was in a rush to meet Alex, and the second time I was to busy admiring Jade when she's singing.
It was a nice room.. I mean for a Jade type of person. Black vintage wallpaper, shelves full of skulls, Taxidermy stuff and crystal amethysts, old books and vinyl's along with a record player. Candles everywhere, some scented and some not. It looked cool and grungy. Oh, and of course, scissors collection: all kinds of shapes, along with a horror DVD's collection. ''Your room is cool.'' I said, exploring the shelves as she was setting up my laptop.
She snorted, ''Cool? What are you twelve? You've been here before.''
Ignoring her first comment, I nodded in confirmation, '' Yeah but I never got the chance to explore it.''
''And whose fault is that, Tori? Anyway,'' She sends me a pointed look and I saw in her eyes that she was tired of talking about these previous days: Alex and what happened. ''Before we get started, let me look at your injuries.'' She walked closer to me and I thought she was going to look at my shoulder but instead she stopped right in front of me. I can smell her coconut shampoo and her sweet and dark smell of her perfume.
One of her hands was placed on my cheek, holding my face steady and still. Then she started to wipe off my dark red lipstick, ''Jade you're gonna rui-'' Cutting me off by placing her index finger on my lips, she whispered in a hushed tone, ''Shhh, just let me check it out.'' Oh shit, I hope she won't feel my blush. After wiping it off, her other hand traced my cut while maintaining eye contact and I swear that in that moment my legs almost turned into jelly, and I almost let out a sigh. Fuck, control yourself.
''Either she really likes you or she really sucks at kissing.'' She said sarcastically, lifting her pierced eyebrow, that stopped me from my trance.
''Either way I don't care, I'm done with her.'' I replied.
She furrowed her eyebrows and frowns. ''I thought you liked her and you're together?'' Shaking my head, '' No, we never even talk about our 'relationship'. All she cares about is kissing me and getting drunk basically. '' I looked at her and I saw how attentive she looks, like she cares about what I have say. She rolls her eyes and slightly nods her head, ''Not to mention her drinking and anger issues.'' I nodded, '' Mhm, that too.''
That conversation stops there and instead we start working on our project, occasionally stopping and having a break to rest our vocals.
''Do you still think that The Reason fit anymore?'' I ask curiously, '' Or should me change it to something else?''
She removes her headphones and look at me. '' No, I still think It fits with our situation, why do you have anything else in mind?'' I shook my head.
''I told you why I chose that song yesterday Tori. That's why I chose this song, It- it just remind me of how we both changed each other. I can't believe I opened up to you yesterday but that burden, that knot in my throat that kept nagging me, is gone and I feel so good. Jesus Christ,'' She pinches her nose and closes her eyes, then sigh. ''Am I really saying this now, Jesus..''
I shoot her half a smile, and scoff, '' Hell I can't believe it either.'' I really don't.
She almost smiles back but instead she twitches her lips upwards. ''Look, I know it wasn't an easy thing to do, especially for you but I really appreciate it Jade. So thank you for that, for the Alex thing, for the pills-''
''Again, they're just pills Vega.''
I smile, '' I know but still.''
She glances around and turn at me again. '' Tori, can you just be honest with me about something?'' As soon as I hear that, my heart started pounding and my anxiety level was raising. Gulping down I replied with a yes.
''Why did you change? Just tell me why all of a sudden after three years and more of putting up with me you just blew up now and changed, well, everything?''
''Why now?''
Alright, that's it for now. Woo, almost 3k words! So yeah, I'm pretty serious about finishing this off now. As you see in this chapter, I revealed a lot about how Tori feels about Jade and Alex and just everything. Next chapter, Tori will tell Jade what happened, She will also confront Alex *dun dun dun* and I don't know, the rest of the group might make an appearance or mentioned so stay tuned!
Also, I try to keep Jade in character but most of the time; she'll be 'OOC'. I mean, she is still Jade: sarcastic and all that but she has another side, which only Tori knows about.
