Hey everyone! Merry late Christmas! Hope the holidays are going well for you! :D Sorry it's been a little while since the last update but I've been swamped with homework and finals! But now that that's finally done I'm just relaxing and writing Bori! So, the next update will be very soon! Thanks again for every review, favorite or follow! You are guys are amazing! :D
Jade's POV
I sat in my kitchen, waiting for Andre to pick me up. After he texted me the other night he offered to pick me up and hit the coffee shop before school. I couldn't help but admit that I thought it was sweet of him and accepted. It was actually kind of nice to know that someone wanted to know how I was doing. I wasn't used to letting people in, but I thought I'd give it a try. I've known Andre for forever, so I know he's a great guy that means well. Maybe it was time I stopped pushing people away… the sound of someone knocking on my door brought me out of my thoughts.
"It's open!" I yelled.
"Hey Jade! Ready to go?" Andre asked as he entered my house.
"Yep, I'm ready." I said as I grabbed my bag and locked the front door to my house.
"So how are you doing?" Andre asked as we got into his car.
I sighed. "Eh, okay. I mean I still can't believe Beck and I aren't together anymore. I felt he was the only who…understood me." I said, chocking on the last few words. I was surprised how much I had already told Andre, but it just seemed so easy to talk to him.
"You're not alone." Andre said as he started driving.
"Thanks" I said looking down.
"From now on, I'll be someone who understands you" Andre said with a smile.
"Alright…." I was unsure of this idea.
"But I won't pry about your life, don't worry. I'll just be here for you" Andre said calmly. A wave of relief passed over me.
"Thanks Andre, that actually means more than you know" I said, with a sudden desire just to let it all go, tell Andre everything I was feeling, everything I had bottled up inside.
"No problem" Andre said with a smile as we pulled up to the coffee shop.
"Starbucks?" My eyes lit up, I was so used to drinking the cheap Jet brew coffee nearby Hollywood arts that everyone drank. Starbucks was a treat.
"Only the best" Andre said, "I figured you needed something ultra-special to cheer you up"
"Thanks Andre, I have to admit I do love Starbucks."
"So drive-thru or inside?"
"Ugh, drive-thru. I hate cheery baristas"
Andre chuckled. "Drive- thru it is" Andre said as we pulled into line.
"I'll take a Mocha Frappuccino", I said. Andre looked shocked.
"I never took you as a Frappuccino girl, you seem more like a black coffee girl" Andre said chuckling at the end.
"Hey don't judge, I like to treat myself now and then." I said with a mischievous smile curling on my lips.
"Alrighty then" Andre said as he raised his hands in surrender.
"Ooh, pull forward" I insisted as the car in front of us pulled forwarded.
"I know what to do" Andre said calmly with a smile. I couldn't help but chuckle.
"Hey there, what would like you to order" The voice boomed through the intercom.
"I'll take a grande caramel macchiato, and a grande mocha Frappuccino" Andre said into the speaker
"Is that is all?"
"Yep."
"Okay, that'll be 9.38 at the first window."
"Well, I never though of you as a caramel macchiato guy." I said, trying to get back at him.
"Hey, I like myself some caramel and espresso" Andre belted out and I felt a smile rise on my face. An actual smile, who knows how long its been since that happened.
"You seem in a better mood", Andre pointed out.
"Yeah, thanks for that" I said as Andre grabbed our drinks and handed the barista cash.
"Hey we have time, you wanna park and talk?" Andre said as he pulled away from the window.
"Sure." I said as he found a parking spot. We began to talk, and it was so natural that I started to tell him about my life. About how my parents were never home, how I always felt so alone, how my dad didn't approve of my dream of becoming a singer, I just let it all flow out. Andre just sipped his drink, listening to every bit. Once I finished, I felt relief that someone else knew, someone like Andre who could keep a secret.
"Hey Jade, don't forget that you really are a great person, and that you've easily got it made in the music industry. You have so much talent." Andre said once I finished talking.
"Thanks Andre" I said looking up to him, "That's nice of you."
"Your welcome, we should do this more often."
"We really should" I said sipping the remains of my frappuccino.
"Well we better get going" Andre said as we pulled out and headed to Hollywood Arts.
Beck POV
I pulled up to school, locked the car and went to find Tori. Last night was amazing but I almost felt…embarrassed. I had almost kissed Tori and what if she didn't want me too? What if she totally did not think of me the way I thought of her? My mind was relentless with these thoughts; maybe I was overthinking the whole situation. Anyways, I still wanted to apologize to Tori, to at least clear my mind. I saw her at her locker and walked up to her.
"Hey Beck!" Tori greeted me enthusiastically.
"Hey Tori." I said, running my hand through my hair.
"So what's up?"
"Well…I wanted to apologize." I started
"Apologize for what?"
"Last night."
"What do you have to apologize for?" Tori looked confused.
"Well…for almost kissing you. I mean I know we are just friends, so I'm sorry I shouldn't have done that." Tori's happy expression instantly fell.
"Yeah, just friends." Tori said, as if something else was on her mind.
"Yeah, so I'm sorry about that. I know you don't want to be more than—"
"Actually Beck—"
"—Hey what's happening over here?" Jade interrupted.
"Just talking, thanks for interrupting us by the way." Tori said
"My pleasure" Jade smiled.
"Jade, c'mon let's get to class. Nice to see you guys!" Andre said as he winked at me.
"Fine, fine", Jade said as the bell rang.
"So we good Tori? I didn't want anything to be weird between us"
"Oh…yeah...we're good, just…friends" Tori said looking down at her feet. "Well I gotta go Beck, see ya" Tori said walking away not looking at me. What was wrong?
"Bye…."I said as I watched her walk off. My head didn't feel clear; instead it felt like a mess. I was trying to make things better between Tori and I, but I felt like I made them worse. I didn't know what to think anymore; but for now we were just…friends. I kicked the locker before heading to class; argh, did I just make things worse?
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