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That which we face.
Chapter 11 – Morning routine.
Tori's POV
I woke the next morning with Jade spooning me from behind; her head nestled up against the back of my neck. It gave me a tingly warm feeling waking up next to her. I tried to think why normally she feels so cold to the touch but here in bed with me, she feels nice and toasty warm, almost hot.
As I reached out and silence the buzzing alarm, I heard a grunt from the Goth behind me.
I quickly turned over to face jade as her beautiful blue green eyes opened and focused on me. I just loved the thought that I would be the first thing she saw in the morning.
"Morning sunshine." I said with a small smile.
For the briefest of instants Jade gave me a nasty look which I'm sure could curdle milk.
"Since this is your first time, I'm giving you a pass. First, never call me sunshine, ever!" That particular comment had an odd tone of finality to it. "Second, I don't like having conversation in the morning, at least until I had my coffee. So keep the chatting to a minimum. Third, you snore almost as loud as Beck." She said looking somewhat irritated.
"I do not!" I protested loudly. "Trina is the one that snores." I said as I moved to get out of bed.
Before I could even get out of bed, Jade reached out and grabbed me, pulling me into a extremely tight embrace. Spooning me once again. My heart began to race, feeling her body pressed so close to mine.
"Jade, I need to get in the shower. I'll go first." I said weakly, not really wanting to go anywhere.
"Quiet!" she barked as she nestled her head against the back of my neck once again.
It was blissful being wrapped in her arms. Part of me wanted to stay there all day.
Five full minutes passed without Jade neither talking, moving or releasing me from her unusually strong grip.
My dad had the good sense to get bedrooms for Trina and I which had our own bathrooms. He knew perfectly well that many many battles over the bathroom would be avoided and was well worth the extra cost.
After five wonderful minutes, Jade suddenly released me, jumped out of bed, grabbed her bag and went into the bathroom shutting the door behind her. All without saying a word.
"Hey, I was supposed to be first." I whined to the now empty room.
Jade's POV
I hate waiting for the bathroom. So after my 5 minutes of cuddle time with the Latina I immediately hopped into the bathroom to take my shower.
As much as I liked waking up next to Tori, I was still not in the best of moods. I was still very sad from my grandfathers passing and I usually am crabby in the morning in any case.
After a quick hot shower and putting on a new set of clothes which I had in my bag I felt measurably better.
I emerged from the bathroom, to see a sulking Tori sitting on her bed. I guessed she wasn't used to having to wait for her own bathroom. I actually found it somewhat amusing.
"I farted in there, sorry?" I said I exited the bathroom. I didn't actually but I wanted to see her face when I said it.
I chuckled as she huffed and went into the bathroom, a frown firmly fixed on her face. It was a bit mean perhaps but that was the way I felt this morning.
"It doesn't smell like fart's in here?" I suddenly heard from the bathroom.
"That's because I lied." I said plainly as I began to put on my makeup in Tori's mirror.
She didn't respond, much to my disappointment only turning on the shower.
My rise in spirits was only temporary began to think of my grandfather again. The emotions I was feeling were too new and raw for me to properly deal with.
I put down my make up and sat down and tears began to flow from my eyes.
Tori's POV
I was drying myself off from my shower when I thought I heard Jade crying again. Her grandfather died only yesterday so that was to be expected.
I quickly threw on my bathrobe and emerged from the bathroom. Jade was sitting on a chair at my desk sobbing.
I walked over to her, put my arm around her and kissed her on the head. Such affection for Jade seems to come very easily.
She just put her arms around my torso and leaned her head up against my side. After a few moments she composed her self and just started to put on her makeup again.
A short time later we were both ready to go downstairs to eat breakfast. Jade seemed somewhat sullen and quiet but otherwise ok. One question rattled around my head at the moment, which I was a bit nervous to ask.
But Jade said not to be afraid or tip to around her so I just asked.
"What do you want to tell the others?" I said biting my lip.
Jade was in the middle of putting her things back into her bag paused and looked at me.
"I just want to get through the funeral before even thinking of that." She said while carefully studying my expression.
I had no problem with that. Even if there wasn't a funeral to attend, I still would not be sure how to deal with it. Even in this day and age coming out can be scary.
"That's fine. It would probably be better if I went in Trina's car like normal and you drive in yours." I couldn't help but feel a bit dirty like I was sneaking around but it made perfect sense. Jade already had enough on her plate at the moment. She didn't need more stress.
"Good idea." She said. I detected a slight note of sadness as she said it.
We both came down to breakfast a few minutes later. I could smell eggs and bacon as we came into the kitchen. My mom was standing there preparing the plates as we sat at the table.
"I'm so sorry to hear about your grandfather Jade." My mom said with a sympathetic look on her face as she put some plates of food in front of us.
"Thanks Mrs. Vega" Jade said
At that moment Trina came down the stairs, for a second she looked as if she was going to say something rude but restrained her self. "Sorry to hear about your grandpa, Jade." She said somewhat reluctantly.
"Thanks Trina" Jade half muttered looking up from her food for only an instant.
Jade ate quickly and in silence, I wasn't sure if it was her habit to do so. Perhaps it was the fact that Trina was sitting next to her. After finishing her plate she put it in the sink.
"Thanks Mrs. Vega, breakfast was very good."
"You're welcome Jade. Anytime." My mom said.
Jade turned to me, "I'm heading to school Tori, I'll see you there."
I wasn't sure how to react. We were not out and officially dating. I felt a awkward moment of indecision sitting there at the table. Should I walk her to her car? What?
She must have sensed my indecision and patted me on the back while giving me a smile. "Later Vega." I suddenly felt at ease and smiled back as she left.
An half an hour later I was pulling into the parking lot of Hollywood Arts in Trina's car. I could see Jade's was already there. .
A feeling of nervous excitement swelled inside me as I got out of the car.
Jade's Pov.
I had quickly stopped at home before coming to school to grab a book I forgot. By the time I got to school I figured Vega would be just behind me.
I had just gotten to my locker and was grabbing my books when I felt a presence behind me. Turning around I could see it was Beck. I didn't want to deal with Beck. The only person I wanted to deal with was Tori.
The previous night, I let him down rather easily. After an attempt to help me with my grief, I knew I wanted to be with Tori. I told Beck rather plainly that it wasn't working and I just didn't have feeling for him anymore. I told him our relationship was over. I further told him that I just wanted to be alone.
When I broke up with him, he looked hurt, heartbroken and somewhat in shock.
"Are you sure Jade?" He asked.
"Yes. Now Please go."
He simply said "OK" and left. Probably not sure what to do. I did feel slightly bad but the heart wants what the heart wants. My heart wanted to be with Tori Vega and that was that.
I could tell by the look on his face this morning he was going to try and win me back.
"Yes" I said as a frown began to form on my face.
"Jade I love you, why can't we make it work. Is it something I did? I can't imagine you feel that way. It was just the grief talking last night."
As timing would have it, Tori happened to walk in the school and looked in my direction just as Beck said it. I'm not sure what she heard but the look of fear and disappointment on her face told me that she knew what was going on. She looked like she was getting visibly upset. She hurriedly ran around a corner and disappeared.
Between the grief of my grandfather's death and Tori's pained expression I just witnessed my patience snapped.
"BECK I DON'T LOVE YOU ANYMORE!" I shouted at him.
His expression turned from one of hurt to anger.
"It's somebody else, isn't it?" He said accusingly. "How long have you been stepping out on me? Is that why you've been so secretive lately?"
My blood began to boil at this point.
"GET THE FUCK AWAY FROM ME!" I quickly snarled barely keeping my temper in check. At the same time I gave him a look of hatred that would most certainly make his blood curdle.
His courage seemed to vanish instantly and he quickly retreated, vanishing around a corner.
I suddenly felt very desperate. I needed to find Tori and fast.
Mini cliffhanger today. Glad everyone is enjoying the story so far.