Chapter 6

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Tori arrested Muggshot, and handed him off to the Arizona State police. She grabbed a coffee, and sighed, pulling out her phone. She bit her lip, and texted someone.

Tori: Hey.

She sent it hesitantly, not wanting to bother the person.

Jade: Hi there, gorgeous. What's up?

Yes, Jade and Tori had been on a few dates since they met at the bar, and the inspector had gotten more comfortable around her. They'd shared some laughs, and Tori thought Jade was a true gentlewoman. It was nice to finally find someone who treated her right, who wasn't lying to her constantly.

Tori: Not much. Just. Job stuff. Where'd you say your art collecting took you?

She exited the station and got into her civilian car.

Jade: Nevada. You're in Arizona, yeah?

Tori: Yes. I know it's really out of the way, but do you wanna meet somewhere around the border? I've just. Work's been hard, and I'd like to see you.

Tori bit her lip. She didn't want to trouble the goth, but really needed her.

Jade: Of course! I think there's a little diner in Nevada just before the Arizona line. There good?

She breathed a sigh of relief, and headed to the address Jade had sent, sending a last message before she drove away.

Tori: That's perfect. I'll see you soon!

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Jade was in the diner she texted Tori about. In truth, she'd headed there shortly after beating Muggshot. A friend she'd made working in the thieving career had a day job there, and he patched her dog bite up. The guys had gone back to the hotel room they'd bought in Nevada, after making Jade promise she'd call if she was in trouble.

After about an hour, Tori walked in and looked around. Jade waved to get her attention, and stood up to hug her once she came over, wincing slightly at the pressure on her leg.

"Are you okay?" Tori asked worriedly, noticing the wince.

"Yeah. I was walking home from the art exhibit when a dog charged out and attacked me." She chuckled, sitting down.

She felt bad about lying to Tori, it weighed heavier in her conscience with each date, but she could never tell her the truth. That'd never work out.

"Thank god I carry some mace in my purse, or it would've gotten ugly."

Tori was still a little upset. "Are you sure? You don't have to meet me, you should be resting."

Jade waved her off. "Vega, if I wanted to be at my hotel room, I'd be there now. But I wanna be here with you. Now you can either stay there voluntarily, or I can tie you to the seat, and trust me. I'm really good with rope." She smirked.

Tori blushed slightly. "I'll take your word for it." She put her hand over the dark haired beauty's.

Jade brought Tori's hand to her lips and kissed it. "So, what seems to be the problem?"

The police woman sighed, and ran a hand through chocolate locks. "I bagged another dirtbag yesterday. Real lowlife. Have you heard of Antonio "Muggshot" Smith?" She asked.

Jade nodded. "He's the guy that put a blockade around Mesa City, right?"

"Yeah. Such shoddy police work being done that just allowed him to do that so easily. All those people that had to flee their homes..." She trailed off.

Luckily, the waitress came, and seemed to take a liking to Jade.

"What can I get you two to drink?" She asked, winking at the thief.

"I'll just take a water, thanks." She smiled politely.

"I'll have a coffee." Tori said, irked that their waitress was ogling Jade.

"That'll be right out. My name's Candace if you need ANYTHING." She said, smiling widely.

"Anyways, you were saying?" Jade turned back to Tori, who was glaring at Candace's retreating form.

"What? Oh. Anyways, the criminal I'm after, 'Sly Cooper', just throttles him before I have a chance to get him. Sly's a pretty tiny guy, so I have no idea how he managed to knock out two dogs, then get past Muggshot to drop a chandelier on him." She sighed.

"I hate him, but I gotta admit. He's pretty resourceful."

"Not resourceful enough to get past you, it seems. You're always right behind him, by the sound of it." Jade replied.

Tori became angry. "I know! I'm always just behind him. I can never get the jump on him. I just. I'm so frustrated."

Jade rubbed the cop's hand soothingly. "He's gotta slip up one day. And you're always on your A game. You'll get him."

Tori smiled softly. "You think so?"

Jade leaned across the table and kissed her cheek. "I know so."

I feel bad lying to her, Jade thought to herself. But this is clearly hard on her. I need to be a little consoling, at least.

Candace came back shortly with their drinks.

"So what can I get you?" She asked, looking Jade up and down.

Jade remained oblivious. "Can I get a burger and fries?" She asked, handing her menu to the waitress.

"Of course! Good choice." She smiled, brushing her hand against Jade's as she took the menu.

"And you?" She asked Tori, not as interested.

"The same." She said through gritted teeth and handed her menu over.

The waitress left, and they continued to talk until their food came out.

While eating, Jade managed to make Tori feel better, even making her smile and laugh throughout the night.

Once they were done, Jade insisted on paying, and Candace put her number on the bill.

Needless to say, Jade had to drag Tori out of the diner.

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"How did you not notice her blatantly flirting with you?" Tori asked incredulously. She was driving Jade to her hotel room, ranting about Candace the whole time.

"Because there was a much more beautiful woman in front of me." She smiled and squeezed Tori's hand.

"Turn in here. That's it."

Tori got out and walked Jade to the building. "Well. Be that as it may. She still irked me."

Jade smirked. "Why? We aren't even dating." She stated.

Tori didn't have a comeback, and looked away. "I know."

"So, Tori, I'd like to ask you something." She started, turning her head to look into her eyes.

She pulled a small, rectangular box from her pocket and opened it, revealing a small, silver bracelet.

"Will you be my girlfriend?" She asked.

Tori smiled. "Of course I will." She held her and out, and Jade clipped the bracelet onto her wrist.

She then took her hand and gently pulled her closer, their faces inches apart. Tori's breathing slowed, and she wrapped her arms around Jade's neck.

The thief gave her a second to pull away if she wanted to, but Tori surprised her by surging forward and connecting their lips.

It wasn't passionate, or soft, it was just a typical awkward first kiss. But Jade swore she could feel fireworks exploding from behind her closed eyes. She wrapped her arms around Tori's waist and pulled her closer.

Tori smiled against her lips, but had to disconnect she felt her work phone vibrate in her pocket, and that could only mean one thing. "I've gotta go, babe." She said hesitantly.

Jade groaned, and relaxed her grip. "I understand. Duty calls." She kissed her cheek and slid her hands off.

Tori smiled apologetically, and pecked her lips once more. "I'll text you when I can." She promised.

The darker haired woman smiled. "I'll hold you to that. Drive safe."

After giving her a bear hug, Tori left Jade and headed back to her car, driving back to Arizona.

Jade sighed, and leaned up against the door to the hotel.

What have I gotten myself into?

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