Chapter 12

"Surprise"

Tori

I stand there, my heart almost stopping, not believing that Jade just walked away from me like that. I know we haven't been seeing each other as frequently as we would like, but I can't help the fact that we both have school obligations and that my parents don't see that we actually love each other.

I eventually walk out of the closet, and out to the parking lot, sulking. I drive home, the clouds up in the sky appearing ominous.

The next few days are torturous, gloomy, and everlasting, the time passing so slow.

Jade has been avoiding everyone, returning back to her bitter self.

She threatened to punch Rex and Robbie today at lunch, and has been giving all of us snide and blatant remarks.

After another agonizing day of school, I go home and shut myself away in my room, slipping into a deep slumber, trying to forget everything, but I yearn for Jade's warmth beside me.

My parents see my change in attitude since they grounded me, and constantly try to get me to open up and converse with them. I have nothing to say. Everything in my life is pretty much ruined, all thanks to them.

I wake up shortly after 9, missing dinner and I roll over to the center of the bed, staring up at the ceiling. Groaning, I sit up, checking my phone for messages, yet no one has texted me.

Who would? Jade and I have been causing everyone grief.

The slamming of a car door interrupts my thoughts, and I shoot up, and making my way over to the doors leading to my balcony.

A dark figure moves across the lawn, the moonlight casting their shadow behind them. I open the door, stepping outside.

With the pale complexion and gothic clothing, I make out the figure to be Jade. She walks up the steps to where I am. "Jade? What are you doing here?"

"I think we need to talk."

"Yeah, but you're not supposed to be here, if my parents find out, I'm dead."

"Since when do I ever follow the rules Vega? This is important." True, Jade just does what she pleases.

"Okay, this better be good."

"Look Tori, I hate apologizing. It's not my thing. I've never been able to make it seem convincing, but I'm willing to put my past behind to do it now. I hate admitting I'm wrong, but I am. I should've tried to understand that none of this is your fault, and that we're not going to always be together all the time. I'm selfish. It was so stupid that I couldn't keep a promise, and I guess I was just happy that I found someone who I can be myself around, that nothing else mattered. Man, I sound like a powder puff."

A small smile tugs on the corners of my lips, knowing it's hard for Jade to express her feelings. The fact that she expresses them for me is quite an accomplishment.

"So what does this mean Jade? I mean we've drifted apart, but I guess never stopped loving you."

"I never stopped either, I just needed some time to think and comprehend all of this turmoil. I've come to the conclusion that I'm utterly and hopelessly a mess without you."

"Really?"

"Yeah, you're all I've been thinking about, and guilt has been weighing me down. I want us back Tori, I want you back. I need you."

I step closer to Jade, and take her hand.

"I need you too, I wish none of this ever happened, I just want a good relationship for once, with no issues. We always need to be honest with each other and listen. Communication is the key to a successful relationship. Of course we're not perfect, and we'll probably fight again, but I know all of it is going to be worth it. There's something about us that I believe won't die."

"I agree. I promise, and I'm serious, that I will stick with you through thick and thin, no matter what happens in our relationship, we have something too cherishable to give up. I'm sorry for acting like a big bitch, you didn't deserve it."

"Well I appreciate the apology."

"Does that mean I'm forgiven?" Jade stares at me with surrendering and hopeful eyes, and the moon almost makes them look like they're sparkling.

"Well..." I begin, keeping Jade on her toes.

"Well..?"

"Yes, I forgive you. And I'm sorry for calling you one." Leaning over, I kiss Jade for the first time in weeks, a real, passionate kiss.

"God I missed that." I admit, placing my arms around Jade's neck, and we hold each other, redeeming our feelings that had been put on hold.

"Can I sleep over? I'll be out of here tomorrow before your parents wake up."

"Sure, I would like that."

Jade and I go into my room, and I get under the covers, and so does she, and rest my head on her chest.

I listen to the reassuring heartbeat that I missed so much, instantly feeling safe again.

We need to catch up for the time we lost, but I know that Jade West truly loves me, otherwise she would've never apologized, because that's something Jade West never does.

And that means the world to me because I'm the one she's in love with.


:)... Well I figured Jade could show more of her soft side, but don't worry, I'm working on keeping her character the same old Jade. It's hard not to write such lovey-dovey stuff with her, but it shows that Tori really has an affect on her! Thanks for reading, Chapter 13 will be coming later tonight or tomorrow!