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A/N: Hey Guys!...the last few weeks of my summer quarter classes were tough but I made it through another round of finals. Anyway, here is another chapter. Thanks again for reading.

"Come ooonnnnn!" I yell, leaning over to the passenger's side window. She was really serious about looking her best today. She had opened her house door and asked me for five more minutes exactly ten minutes ago.

"Toriiiiiiiiii!" I scream again.

I finally see her sprinting towards me.

"SorrySorry..I'm sorry.. I just woke up a bit late...I'm ready."

She explains somewhat out of breath. The door opposite of mine closes her in with me. I sit and watch her gather herself once again.

"What are you waiting for?" She asks me with a quizzical look.

"Good morning?"

She blinks. Then it clicks.

"Really? You're willing to be late for that?"

I don't move an inch trying to make my point.

"Fine" She scoots closer to me.

"Good morning Jade" Tori whispers almost in a moan.

She dips her lips to mine, lingering a few seconds, then giving me a teasing bite.

Before she goes to strap herself in I grab her by her neck and caress her lips with mine once more, nipping at her bottom lip when I'm finished.

"Buenos Dias" I say at her.

She chuckles at me while the seat belt crosses her body.

"I see you've been watching Dora the Explorer."

I turn my car on and shift into drive.

"Si. I want to learn."

"For me?" She asks.

I press the gas and slowly head on my route to school.

"Pfft. No. I want to talk shit about people under my breathe."

Despite the typical generalizations of most high schools in LA, and the rest of the states I suppose, Brockton High isn't really crawling with douche bags and assholes. There is the occasional snarky "I'm better than everyone" immature little girl running around. Even then, most of the people in this school treat her kindly. That's why I've been able to honestly reassure Tori. If we hadn't met before, I would probably be the only person giving her weird look.

I pull in into an almost full student parking lot. Tori spots a space and we claim it quickly.

I reach for our bags in the backseat and get ready to step out of the car until I realize she's frozen in place, just looking out at the bodies buzzing around the front entrance. It's cute how she so nervous for her first day.

"Do you need me to call your mom?" I ask her almost in a whisper.

It's enough to get her to look at me.

"Huh?" She replies, her face showing confusion.

I smile internally.

"Do you need your mom?" I repeat myself.

"Ha. Ha."

The stern look on her face made me regret my playful teasing.

I take her hand in mine.

"Sorry...It's just that I think you're worrying for nothing. I promise that the kids here are really easy going. You'll actually be surprised." I explain.

She looks forward again.

"Though there IS one gigantic bitch that walks around like she owns the place."

Not a second goes by before her full attention is on me again.

"Seriously. Stop messing with me." She warns.

I shrug my shoulders.

"It's the truth. Her wrath Is inescapable. I heard that once, she took a poor little freshman and hung him upside on one of the basketball rims in the gym...by only his boxers."

"JADE! Why didn't you tell me before? Why did she do it?" She asks, her face full of fear.

"The dumb ass walked in her path as she was looking for something in her bag. They crashed into each other and somehow the fall broke her cellphone screen. Next thing you know, She was dragging him by his hair to his punishment." I finish.

I wait silently for her reaction.

Damn, my story must of really sounded true.

Her eyes start going wild...shit.

"What the FUCK? Jade? What is wrong with you? You choose to leave this out until we're about to walk in!"

Fuck me... Bad prank. Bad prank.

Why the hell did I think this would be a good laugh?

"Shit. I was only kidding I'm so so so so sorry. I didn't think you would believe it. Please forgive me!" I plead

Not one hair from her perfect head moves an inch. I'm lost as to what else I should say.

Before my brain processes her movement I feel a heavy fist pound on my right shoulder. Holy fuck. Where the hell did this strength come from?

"...Ouch..." Is all I utter, trying to disguise my pain.

I grab my assaulted shoulder with my left arm and then pout as if I were five years old.

Tori crosses her own arms over her chest and shows no hint of regret.

We both sit in the silence of the car for a few more minutes.

"I deserved that." I say.

"And more..." She replies angrily.

"Tori..."

No answer

"Tori..."

Nothing

I Reach over and try to pry her arms apart but she's not budging.

I breath in an let out a long sigh. The warning bell rings loudly.

She jumps in place, caught off guard.

I can't help but chuckle.

Tori Death Glare!

The small laugh I was gonna let out gets caught in my throat.

She grabs her bag from in-between us and hops out of the car. I hurry to catch up since she started walking without me. I actually semi run to catch up with her...I never willingly ran for anything.

I slow down and walk backwards to face her since I she won't stop for me.

"Tori please? I'm sorry...I'm a bitch and I know it but all kidding aside...I'm probably the only of my kind at this school." I say, trying to get her mood to change.

She slowly comes to a stop just as we're only a couple of feet away from. I finally get a small smirk from her lips.

I run my hand through my tousled hair, I kind of lost composure after that small exertion of energy. A couple of strands fall by my eyes. Her hand comes towards me and pushes them behind my ear. I raise and eyebrow in wonder if i'm forgiven.

"It's fine...although it sucks for me that i'm dating the meanest person here." She replies.

I frown. She full on smiles and leans into me pecking, my slightly pouted lips. She starts to pull back but I grab her by the waist before she goes any farther. She rests her arms around my neck.

"Am I really that bad?" I ask her quietly, our faces close.

"Hmm...Yes...but I can handle it as I go." She answers.

I give her a low giggle.

"Exactly what I need. A girl who can keep me in check."

We were the last in line to pick up our official schedules, so we only got to give Jenny and Cat a quick hi and bye before the first class started.

It was finally lunch after a couple of awkward teacher and student introductions.

Cat had her class right next to mine so we walked towards the cafeteria together. We came up to the room filled with rowdy teenagers and stood at the entrance trying to catch a glimpse of Tori or Jen.

"Do you see them?" Cat squeaks next to me.

"Uh...No I don't...OH Wait there they are... waving at us..look." I answers, finding the girls and pointing over at them. They sat at a round table in corner of the room by the exit closest to the p.e. area. I feel Cat grab by hand and lead me towards them excitedly.

We reach them and sit down next to our respective girlfriends. The girls and I carry easy small talk. Cat and Tori go back and forth about how great they think the new place is to them.

"Did you see all the posters of all the different clubs we can join?" Tori asks.

"OOh yeah, and have you had gym yet? The walls are covered in awesome student painted murals." Cat responds.

"Is it really that great?" Jenny asks them both.

They both look around at the table. Cat answers first.

"For me it is. The kids here actually have school pride not like back at the place I transferred from. I would literally be the only person at the sports games apart from the parents that attended for their kids." She explains.

We all look over to see what Tori has to say.

"Actually, back home it was only and all about the sports. No one dared to miss any of the games of whatever sports season it was. This place is looking more and more appealing to me because, even though it's my first day, I feel a sense of balance between all the aspects of a high school."

Jenny and I look at each other not fully getting what Tori was explaining. We turn our attention back to her.

"It's just that, from walking around and getting to see the people around me, I sense that nothing is more important than something else. The trophy case in the main hallway holds some pretty impressive awards. The announcement of academic achievements and progress during second period today shows the appreciation of hard work that went on last year. My teacher for free period took us out to the drama building behind the auditorium and that place is filled with so much cool stuff you can see the effort they put into teaching about the arts here."

Cat, Jenny and I sit in amazement as Tori finishes telling us about the observations she picked up so quickly.

"Damn, I never looked at this place like that. I guess it is pretty great. Thanks Tori." Jenny comments appreciatively.

Tori nods, turns away from Jenny and lands her eyes on me. I sit there in awe of her.

"Que?" She asks.

I rest my hand on her thigh under the table. Without looking down, she places her own hand on top of mine.

"See? I told you so." I say.

She smiles and places a soft kiss on my jaw.

"Smart-ass."She breathes, right below my ear.

The simple action sends a chill down by back. I look over, Cat and Jenny are having a side conversation of their own.

When I turn my head back to Tori she immediately puts herself right where she was before. The soft skin of her cheek brushes mine. I don't know when but she scooted closer to me so our thighs are right against each other.

Her lips are right by my ear again and I feel her exhale a warm breathe. There is an eruption of butterflies that go crazy in my stomach. When I hear her lips part, I know exactly what she about to do, and I panic.

"Don't" I whisper.

She pulls back slightly to look in my eyes.

"Why?" She asks.

"I can't take you trying to nibble on my earlobe in the middle of a cafeteria full of people Tori." I explain.

I feel a slight blush spread on my face just thinking about it.

"Is that really too much for you? A nibble on the ear.?" She asks again, winking at me.

"No, it just makes the task of keeping my hands off you in public THAT much more difficult...and frustrating." I reply.

Now it's her turn to blush.

"Well I guess we are a couple of frustrated girls, aren't we?"

I nod, then take a look around us. We seem to be calling no attention whatsoever. Even so, I don't think we should start anything in this room at the moment. I glance at the clock that hangs on the wall opposite of us. There are about twenty minutes left for lunch.

"Follow me." I command, lifting myself from the table.

Her hand was still holding mine so i pulled her with me.

We manage to sneak away from our friends. I lead us into a passageway that I found sophomore while looking for some random classroom. It wraps around a deserted room now used as storage. We make our way up a long flight of stairs that ends at the roof of the building farthest back on campus.

"Where the hell are you taking me?" Tori asks in confusion.

I don't answer until we make it to the place I wanted her to see.

It's a small garden complete with a wooden bench and fixed tent for slight shade. The culinary elective instructor set the beautiful place up after she gathered the help from a few clubs around school that were looking for some community service to do. After some research and snooping around, I figured out that she has the same schedule every year that she uses for the maintenance of it. I come up here when I know she won't be.

I tug Tori towards the bench and we sit.

"That's it. I'm completely sold. Brockton is epitome of what every high school should be." Tori says, looking around at the greenery.

I intertwine our fingers and rest my head on her shoulder.

"Are you?...do you still feel sad about moving and the stress from it?" I ask, wanting to know how she's getting along.

I feel a small weight in the top of my head, guessing it's her chin.

"A little, but...being with you definitely makes it easier. Thanks for bringing me up here. I love it."

I lift my head and she wastes no time catching my lips in hers. I taste the faint flavor of strawberry gum. I was about to deepen the kiss before she swiped her tongue on my bottom lip. I part my mouth a bit more and intensify the kiss. We sit and gradually slow our pace, ending with soft pecks here and there. The bell signaling the end of our break pulls us apart. I cup her cup in my hand. Her lips are a little swollen from the many times I press on them with passion. It only makes me want to taste strawberry again.

"We should get going." She says.

I land one last peck and we make our way down to the main hallway again. I offer to walk her to her next class. We stand at the door with a little over minute for the next bell to ring.

"Hey, can we stop by my work to pick up my check before I drop you off later?" I ask her.

"Yeah, of course. Are you gonna work this week?" She asks back.

"I don't thinks so, my boss only hires Jenny and I during the summer. He calls one of us when he's in desperate need for help but other than that, I might not be going in any time soon."I answer.

"oH. Cool." She replies.

I tug at the bottom of her shirt and she steps closer to me. I lean in to give her a kiss on the cheek but stop mid way. I can't tell what her reaction is to my odd action because I'm stunned at the sight I see over her shoulder.

No fucking way... How could I have missed her? She made such a huge deal about leaving last year. What the hell?

She was standing sideways talking to a group of seniors that I knew were part of the student council.

I blink a couple times just to make sure my eyes aren't deceiving me. That was no use after I hear her unmistakable raspy laugh...just when everything was looking great for me...

Lauren is back.