Disclaimer on chapter 1
i made this chapter because a friend of mine wants to reach their hands through the computer and strangle one of the characters. lol
Tori was sitting on the steps near Andre's locker, studying her U.S. history book. When the most beautiful sound she ever heard reached her ears.
"I walk the line of the disappointed
I celebrate when I'm in pain
My heart and mind can be disjointed
And I built a bed in this hole I made"
Tori's head shot up and her book dropped.
"Lauran?" Tori said as she turned her head in the direction of the voice
"I recognize that I'm damaged
I sympathize that you are too
But I wanna breathe without feelin' so self-conscious
But it's hard when the welt's starin' at you"
"It can't be" Tori jumped up and followed the source of the voice.
"Another piece of the puzzle, it doesn't fit
You throw your arms up, you're so damn sick of it
What are you working for? What are you searching for?
Love"
As Tori ran down the hall in hopes to find Lauran, the beautiful voice just got further and further away.
"You won't be thinkin' of causes
You're on your death bed and dyin'
You'll only be thinkin' of what you are paying for
What you are praying for, love
You join the line of the getting richer
You keep your face but it's moving slow
You are defined by all that you have hoarded
But you're surprised it doesn't fill up the hole"
Tori turned a corner and saw a flash of brown hair turn down another hall way.
"Another piece of the puzzle, it doesn't fit
You throw your arms up, you're so damn sick of it
What are you coping for? What are you hoping for?
Love
You won't be thinkin' of causes
You're on your death bed and dyin'
You'll only be thinkin' of what you are paying for
What you are praying for, love"
Tori continued to fallow the voice through the hall. Every time the girl would turn so would the voice. Tori still couldn't see face thought.
"I'll never be what I see on the TV screen
I just keep dreaming of what I'm never gonna be
I can't think of a better way to waste my time than try"
Tori could tell that she was walking to class but she couldn't tell which one.
"Another piece of the puzzle, it doesn't fit
You throw your arms up, you're so damn sick of it
What are you hurting for? What are you searching for?
Love, love, love, love
You won't be thinkin' of causes
You're on your death bed and dyin'
You'll only be thinkin' of what you are paying for
What you are praying for, love, love, love, love
You won't be thinkin' of causes
You're on your death bed and dyin'
You'll only be thinkin' of what are you workin' for
What are you waitin' for?"
Tori turned the last corner and saw the girl duck into a class room. Tori was going to go in after her but she was stopped by a familiar voice.
"What are you looking for Vega?"
Tori turned to see Jade leaning against the doorframe of the classroom behind her.
"Nothing"
"It kinda looks like you saw a ghost." Jade said with a smile
"No I'm just trying to get down to the bottom of something. Hay Jade," Tori started
"Yeah"
"Do you walk this way all the time to class?" Tori asked.
"Most of the time" Jade answered
"Do you hear much singing on your way to class?"
"Vega, remember where we are? I hear singing every day."
Tori's response was postponed as the bell rang.
"I got to go to class; I'll see you around Jade."
"Hay Vega!" Jade called out after Tori.
"Yeah" Tori responded as she started to walk backwards.
"You wanna go get a coffee after school?"
"Maybe" Tori said as she walked away.
After class Tori headed out to lunch.
"Hay Tori!" Beck called out causing Tori to turn.
"What's up Beck?" Tori asked with a smile.
"What are you doing after school?"
"We're gunna get a coffee" Jade said appearing with a burrito in hand.
"Oh, sounds fun" Beck said sounding defeated.
"Yeah" Jade responded
"You can-"
"No its ok, I just remembered I have to work on my uncle's truck" Beck said before Tori could finish her sentence.
"Cool so meet me by my truck after school" Jade said walking to the table.
"Ok" Tori responded not really knowing what else to say.
"What's your deal?" Andre asked Beck as the three sat down.
"Nothing, I'm good"
Later when the last bell rang Tori was walking to Jade's truck.
"Why am I doing this?" Tori thought "Jade hates me, doesn't she?"
"Took you long enough" Jade said waiting by her truck.
"Sorry, Sikowitz threw another ball at me" Tori apologized
Jade drove the Skybucks, which brought back many memories.
"I haven't been here in so long" Tori said getting out of Jade's 1963 Ford Pick-up.
"Why so long?" Jade asked as they walked up to the building.
"Last time I was here, I got into this fight with my ex who cheated on me. I never came back because I didn't want to run into him again." Tori explained.
"That sucks" Jade responded as they walked inside.
"Yeah, it does because I miss this place so much; whoever served my coffee was really good because it always had the perfect taste." Tori said as they got in line.
Jade tried to hide the smile that spread across her lips that was brought on by the compliment from Tori.
When they reached the counter Tori ordered her usual.
"Hi, can I have one decaf and one apple crumble." Another smile spread across Jade's face.
"Yeah can I have-"Jade started but was interrupted when Albert appeared.
"Jade?" Albert said when he saw her "What the hell are you doing her? Get out of here."
"I'm just thirsty Albert, calm your nuts" Jade responded to her former boss's harsh words.
"Fine get your coffee then get out, I don't want to see you in my shop again." as Albert turned away, Jade made a face at him that caused Tori to laugh.
At the sound of Tori's laughter Albert turned to look at Jade who had a serious face. As soon as he turned Jade made another face and again Tori laughed. The three went back and forth like that for about three more times before Albert left to go to the back room.
"Have a nice high" Jade said as Albert walked away.
"May I help you?" the cashier asked.
"Yeah, I'll have what she's having" Jade said
With a smile the cashier typed on the cash register "your total is $13.95"
Tori reached into her pocket to grab some cash when Jade stopped her. "No, its ok Vega, you can get the next one." Jade said paying for their order.
After they got their drinks and crumbles they walked out to Jade's truck and sat in the back.
"Why does that guy hate you?" Tori asked dipping her crumble into her coffee.
"I used to work there and the day I got fired I… let's just say I created multiple scenes." Jade responded as she took a bite out of her crumble. "Why do you dip you crumble in your coffee, you're the first person I've ever seen do that."
"When I was little my dad and I would go and hang out. Whenever we got coffee it would be really hot so my dad told me to dip my crumble in it and eat it so I could taste the coffee but it wouldn't burn my tongue. It's really good thought you should try it." Tori offered. She was rewarded with a look of hesitation from Jade. Tori laughed "no, really try it" she said dipping her crumble in her coffee and offering it to Jade.
With a sigh and a last look in Tori's eyes, Jade took the pastry took a small bit from it.
"Well?" Tori asked in suspense.
"It tastes terrible" Jade responded with a small laugh and a smirk.
"No, you like it, don't lie" Tori laughed pushing Jade's shoulder a little. "So why did you get fired?" Tori asked as she took another bit of coffee soaked crumble.
"Maybe I'll tell you later." Jade said with a small smile.
End of Chapter 9
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