I woke up to the sound of my phone going off.

2 new messages. I sat up and opened the first one.

From: Ryder

To: Jade

I'll be outside at 6:30 to pick you up :)

I smiled thinking about last night, how Ryder asked me to be his girlfriend and how we made out on the couch until he had to leave for work, oh god he has me thinking like a stupid girl. I laughed and opened the next message.

From: Cat

To: Jade

Do you need a ride today?...oh and can I ask you something?

I sighed and texted back.

From: Jade

To: Cat

No. And you just did.

I laughed and got up out of bed and to my closet. I think I'm going to wear all black today. my phone went off again it was cat calling I put her on speaker while I looked for clothes,

"Jade"

"what's up" I said picking up my black skinny jeans from my closet floor.

"Are you and Ryder a thing now?" I took a deep breath.

"look I can't really talk right now but I promise I'll tell you everything when I get to school ok?"

"kk bye"

"see you at school" I said hanging up and taking my shirt off and throwing it on the floor then I started to take off my pants.

"I guess I'm not the only one who looks good in their underwear" I turned to see Ryder standing at the door and lost my balance and fell on my butt.

"how did you get in here?" I said glaring at Ryder who apparently could not stop laughing.

"Patio door" he said helping me up "I'm sorry did u scare you?" he smiled.

"no!...quit laughing and hand me my pants!" I said ripping the pants out of Ryder's hands and putting them on.

Ryder walked up behind me "I'm sorry I scared you" he said wrapping his arms around my waist.

"Shut up! I was not scared" I said untangling myself from Ryder's arms and putting on the shirt and jacket I had layed out.

"ok Babe whatever you say" he smiled. I rolled my eyes.

"Let's go" I said grabbing my bag and heading downstairs Ryder followed behind as I grabbed my keys and we headed out the door.

we walked to his car where he opened the door for me and Handed me my morning coffee.

"I know I kept you around for a reason" I said giving him a peck on the lips.

"well aren't you sweet" he said turning the car on and driving to school. the car ride was really quiet and peaceful unlike the times I was with beck we were always fighting and arguing and with Ryder I am just relaxing sipping my coffee while he drives with one hand on the steering wheel and the other on my leg. and within 10 minutes we were in the school parking lot where cat was already waiting for me but she wasn't alone the whole gang was there.

I sighed and stepped out of the car.

"Can you throw this away babe?" I said giving Ryder my now empty coffee cup.

"Sure" he said taking it and walking away.

I walked towards cat. "So are you guys together?" cat asked. I sighed "yes" I said looking at the others while they looked at me in disbelief.

"Can I talk to you in private?" beck asked taking hold of my arm and pulling me aside. I took a deep breathe. "What do you want Beck?"

"Look I don't know long your going to play this little game but seriously aren't you tired of chasing after something that's never gonna happen?" I rolled my eyes.

"What the fuck are you talking about?" I said pulling away from his grip.

"oh come on Jade Don't play dumb it doesn't suit you" Beck started getting closer to me "Look you and me are never going to happen it was a one time thing, the only thing I feel for you is sorry but I'll tell you what I'll let you hug me one last time ok?" he said wrapping his arms around me tightly.

"get the fuck off of me!" I said pushing him away.

"what the fuck is going on here? is this dumbass bothering you?" Ryder said getting in between me and beck.

"Back the fuck off ok? this is a conversation between Jade and I, it has nothing to do with you."

"It has everything to do with me. I'm her boyfriend and I'm sorry I know that's a big word for you but I'm letting you now that if you don't back the fuck off and leave jade alone I'm not gonna hold back what you got at jet brew was just a little taste of what you'll get if you continue harassing her, you and that twig bitch!"

"look I'm not scared of you , if I fights what you want then bring it Daniels!" Beck said shoving Ryder.

"Don't start something you can't finish Beckette!" Ryder said getting in becks face.

"Whoa guys break it up , come on beck it's not worth it" Andre interrupted pulling beck away.

"come on Ryder let's go inside" I said pulling him towards the main entrance.

"we'll have our time Daniels!" I heard beck yell before being dragged away by Andre and tori following behind him. Cat and Robbie looked over at us and walked towards us.

"Cat it's ok if you want to go with them I won't force you take my side" I said.

she shook her head "No beck was a jerk he was way out of line, and beside you're my best friend I'll always be on your side" I smiled. Gotta love Cat.

"you've been a good pal to me so it's my turn to return the favor, what ever makes you happy makes us happy" Robbie added.

I smiled and looked at Ryder who was now holding my hand.

"Thanks guys"

"Group hug?" cat asked.

"Ok just this once!" I said as we all squished together into a big group hug.