Disclaimer: I said it enough, I don't own Victorious, and just use the characters to make fun stories. No money is made, and the original characters would have trouble relating if not for those borrowed from Schneider's bakery.
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About three weeks after the party, Trina realized she and Maddy had just sorta evolved into a more normal couple. They loved to hang out, shared enough interests to enjoy their time together, and even shared some friends now. Chloe and Jax were becoming an item, with both needing someone to talk to from time to time about their significant others. So naturally, Trina would help Chloe, and Maddy would help Jax. Also the tall blond found herself hosting Trina's girls on their more regular get togethers, just because. That led to an evening where her friend were gathered at Maddy's place, save Jax and Chloe, who were there, but had opted to make a run to the store to get supplies, and for Jax to make out without his ex right there watching them.
"I can't believe that jerk dumped me." Cindy said, hugging her puppy. The boy she'd been set up with had managed to convince her to continue going out, even offering her a cute cross bread puppy as a gift. Cindy loved her dog, even if 'Daddy' was a jerk who dumped her as soon as he realized she wasn't going to put out. But Snuggles, the dog, was a cute little fellow, and Maddy both was allowed pets in her place, and enjoyed the puppy, so the dog was becoming as much a regular as the others. Both Cindy and Maddy had acquired litter box's for the dog to use, as both lived in apartments. Cindy and her family were even working on training the dog to go in one, provided it recognized it's own scent. "He was a bad daddy, wasn't he, Snuggles." The Asian girl more said then asked the dog.
"She so dotes on that dog." Reba said. "But hay, at least my guy had the decency to tell me I was a seven, at best, and he only dates eights and above. I wanted to kick him in the balls, cause that's not the way to greet someone. And hay, at least he did me the solid of spending the evening with us, and tried to make me feel liked. However, when he said maybe we could be friends, I told him to stuff it."
"Nice guy." Wendy murmured, but she had other things on her mind. "I told Ron I wanted a dog. He said that was a good idea, and is looking to find me a Pit Bull. Not a snuggler like I wanted."
"Yea, at least your guy was nice." Margo complained, aimed at reba. "Mine told me I was wonderful, then spent half our date hitting on other girls. I wanted to hurt him, I really did. But he was a good friend of Cindy's guy, and I'm guessing his wing man. I should have kicked him in the nads."
Cindy was cuddling with her puppy, making dogie kisses at it, and seeming to enjoy the puppy's unconditional love. "I never knew you were such a dog person." Trina noted.
"I get it." Mitch said. "Dogs love you no matter what. Their loyal, trusting, and as long as you don't get a bum one, they're always excited to see you when you get home. Maybe I should get a dog."
"I think your boyfriend would object." Margo told the boy. "I mean, I get the feeling he's a cat person."
"No!" Mitch said with mock annoyance. "Not a cat person." He smiled. "I kinda like Cats too."
"Well, I just wish I'd have met a guy who was more like that puppy." Reba said.
"You mean just under a year old?" Maddy asked. "What? I thought…." For just a moment, she looked uncomfortable. Then Trina kissed her, and everything felt better.
"No, I mean loyal, loving, a cuddler, who always seems so excited to see me." Reba explained. "A good companion who will be there for me when things get tough, and never complains about my cooking. Someone to help protect me, make me feel safe when things are dark, or scary. Hell, if he cold pay for my kids collage, I'd love a dog."
"Should have put that on your list." Margo said.
"What list?" Maddy asked.
"Oh, several months ago, I tried something. A prayer of sorts." Margo said, deciding to fill the new girl in on their odd evening. 'After all,' she reasoned, 'we may just do something like that again.' Resolved, the self described original blond of the group pushed on. "I had each of these girls, except Chloe, who wasn't there, and Wendy, who already had a boy friend, write a list of their perfect man. Once they'd done that, we did this prayer ritual thingy where we asked the universe for the perfect guys. Only, Trina would up with Maddy, a girl, and Cindy would up with a puppy. And those were the best results."
"You know," Cindy said, her voice suddenly low, "At the time, I was still stinging from Evan dumping me, so I wanted a lot of loyalty. I think I described it… I don't know. I wish I'd brought my list."
"I have a copy." Wendy announced. "What? You guys were so intent on doing your black magic ritual, and I was curious. So while you were bleeding yourselves in the name of finding love, I was snapping pictures of your backup lists. Let me pull up the pictures." She opened her phone, praying just loud enough. "Please, don't let Ron have deleted anything."
Seconds later, the folder was opened, and pictures of lists appeared. Wendy started going over Cindy's list. "Yep, loyal and loving, with big, soulful eyes, and loads of affection. Man girl, you asked for a dog."
"Give me that!" Cindy insisted, while carefully placing her love pup down so it wouldn't get hurt. The dog wondered over to explore the terrace. "Okay, I asked for a dog. Next time, I ask for something more reasonable."
"So why didn't I get my Sheldon?" Reba asked.
"Because you don't get a guy like that." Wendy guessed. "But why didn't Margo get her guy? Oh wait, she did. Says here she didn't want it interfering with her going to collage. Guessing you both will meet your guys later, that is assuming you believe in this."
"I'm worried about you all." Mitch said. "But I'll pray for your souls. With luck, we can redeem you from the devils grip, and help you find your way to the light." He held for a moment, ready to continue.
"It was a christian sorcerers book." Wendy said, smirking. She was reading something on her phone.
"Okay, not sure how to reply to that." Mitch admitted, sitting back down. The boy hadn't admitted it, but he'd had his own fascination with the dark arts when he was younger. It'd helped him resolve other contradictions in his life, like being gay and christian.
"The point is, we learn form this." Margo said. "Next time, you specify human, and we specify a time limit."
"And Trina could have specified a gender." Wendy added.
"Wait, what?" Trina asked.
"Maddy, read this and tell me, is that you?" Wendy asked, showing the list to the tall blond.
"Oh. My. GOD!" Madeline Fairchild said, looking freaked out by whatever she read on the list. "It is me. Tall, tanned, in good shape, with nice features and a big chest."
"Wait..." Trina tried, but things were feeling a bit out of control.
"When was that party?" Mitch asked. Cindy showed him the time mark on the picture. "Okay, Maddy, lets go over when you met Beck."
Maddy checked her calendar, not sure what was going on. Mitch checked it against the time stamp on Wendy's photo of Trina's list. "Okay, it looks like your invitation to lunch with Alyssa Vaughn came just a couple of days after Trina made this list. The timing, in and of itself, doesn't mean anything. Christian magic involves angels, and they sometimes get things started before you even ask. But you still need to ask, cause otherwise they won't know what you want, and might wind up giving you a puppy when you want a boyfriend."
"Hey, it's cool." Cindy said. "I have Snuggles, and I learned that I need more out of a guy then just looks. Next time, I'll know what I want, and can go for it."
"So you're gonna try that spell again?" Margo asked.
"No, I'm gonna see myself as being more valuable then just who I'm with." Cindy replied. "I mean, I have Snuggles, so I know I won't be alone. Not for years. That gives me the confidence to trust in myself. I'm gonna make sure I'm the best me I can be, so that when the right guy drops into my life, I'll be ready." The Asian girl smiled, looking at Trina. "I learned that from you."
"Thanks." Trina said, smiling.
"You had no idea who would be perfect for you, but you still changed, allowed yourself to be friends with the hot guys, so when the girl fate chose to be with you came along, your heart was available, and open." Cindy went on.
"And, because you were friends first, the whole attraction thing was allowed to build." Margo added. "Kinda risky, but I approve. I mean, we got this awesome terrace we hang out on, with a view, so whats not to love."
"And Trina, conveniently, grabbed the girl with the biggest hooters." Reba noted. "What? I think it's great, cause now we don't have to worry about Trina's large rack distracting the guys. Maddy's bigger, and those melons are just for Treen."
"Can we stop talking about tits?" Trina asked, feeling a bit more self conscious.
"Especially when the only people here interested in them are the two girls your referring too." Mitch emphasized.
"Um, actually, I kinda like breasts too." Wendy admitted. "I mean, I'm totally into guys, but sometimes, I wanna just touch em. I have no idea why, it's the only part of a girl I'm the least bit attracted too, but the right breasts, right size, shape, et cetera, I honestly love em. Makes it hard at the gym, cause I like to look. And, I'll admit, there are a couple of girls who don't mind if you touch." She smiled a far off smile, just for a moment. "We have a weird relationship. None of us know what to tell our boyfriends. I mean, Ron, he's cool and all. Love his body. But every once in a while, I just like the feel of breasts. Anyone know whats wrong with me?"
"I'm more of an ass girl." Reba admitted. "Not into the sex part, but I admire a tight ass. Or a big one, as long as the girls in shape, and it's just her natural figure. And I'll admit, I look. I've looked at more then a few asses, and Trina, never tell your sister this, but I stare every time she leaves the room. Her and that goth girlfriend of hers. Can't seem to look away."
"I'm more of a total figure kind of gal." Margo said. "I like the way girls are put together. Boys too. It makes it hard for me, going to the gym, cause I'm enjoying all the in shape people. However, and if this gets out, I will kill you all, I have a thing for heavyset guys." She looked down. "I like it when a guy has some meat on them. I should hate it, cause those guys aren't putting the effort in to be in shape, but still..." She sighed. "I also love muscles, so I'm not trapped in one body type. That is, unless he's got a great sense of humor. Then, a jolly heavy guy who can make me laugh, and can cook, and I might as well have his fat babies."
"And now I have images in my mind I will never be able to un-see." Mitch groaned.
"Funny, I honestly have less interest in the female body then any of you." Maddy admitted. "But, and this is just what Jax told me, I kinda get emotionally involved, fall in love, and when I do, that person becomes beautiful to me. Take Trina here. I fell for her, and I love seeing her body, no matter if it's naked, in a bikini, or that dress she was wearing this morning..." The tall blond let her mind wander.
"Why aren't you wearing that dress right now?" Margo asked. Trina blushed. "Oh my god, did you damage it in a mad rush to have sex?"
"Not damaged as much as not paying attention to where the syrup was while making out." Trina said. "It got dirty, and it's dry clean only, so Maddy sent it down to the buildings laundry service. But then I was in my slip and underwear, and things just happened. I'm keeping extra cloths here for moments like that."
"Don't need the details of your romantic encounters." Mitch said.
"No, we want details of yours." Cindy said. "So, when your with Kevin, who's the man?"
"CINDY!" Wendy scolded. "That's not a polite question."
"And I'm not gonna answer it." Mitch added. "Just, I can be quite the diva sometimes, and Kev understands that."
"I think, maybe, we need to check up on Jax and Chloe, see where they are." Trina chimed in. "I mean, their getting food, so it's kinda important."
"You're just hoping that we'll stop talking about sex once he gets back, right?" Wendy asked. "And your right, cause I'm tired of Chloe always bragging."
"So glad we can get together and talk like this." Maddy told her girl. "I like your friends."
"I like them too." Trina agreed, as she snuggle into Maddy.
Snuggles, the dog, yapped lovingly at his master before running around to find someone willing to pet him. Mitch lowered his hand to give the puppy all the affection it could handle. A new topic was suggested, what breeds of dogs people liked, and Trina enjoyed the fact that her own issues were going to be on the back burner.
'I should get Tori a dog.' Trina thought. 'A huge dog. One that, once it's grown, will out weight her and her girlfriend. Yea, tell her it's for her own protection. She'll like that.'
Trina tried, succeeded, in diverting her mind from the discovery that the spell she and her friends had cast, months ago, had worked, and instead focused on having a good time with her girlfriend. But later, as she lay next to Maddy, she couldn't help but think back to what might have happened to cause them to be together.
'Things seem to be going nicely, but what happens when the spell ends? I mean, what happens if someone else wants her, uses the same trick to get draw her?' Trina worried. 'Maybe I need to find out how to end the spell, before I get too hurt by her leaving.'
Not liking that thought, Trina tried to distract herself, telling herself that things would work out. But the worry that this was all an illusion, meant to give her a taste of love so strong she'd accept she liked some girls. Trina worried that the illusion would soon end, and she'd have lost everything, be alone again.
The next morning, feeling tired and woozy from not enough sleep, Trina went home after school in order to snag a nap and recover. When she woke up, still feeling exhausted, she could hear laughter, mixed with a hint of sad music, drifting up from down stairs. 'Great, "Terms of Endearment" must be on television. Guessing Tori's freaky friends are here for a laugh fest.'
Pulling her tired form out of bed, Trina made her way down stairs.
"Who! Girlfriend's wearing you out." Jade commented.
"JADE!" Cat squealed. "I'm too pristine to hear things like that." The redhead smiled. "I used that word right, right?"
"You're good." Jade affirmed.
"Oh, Jade, I was wondering, could I have a moment?" Trina asked.
"Sure, but hands to yourself." Jade teased.
The two walked over to Davids office, stopping just outside, next to the guest room. "So, whats up?"
"I, uh, I have a question." Trina shifted nervously, but was determined to know, so dived right in. "Thing is, this has been building for a while now, but I only..." Trina tried to decide where to start.
"I was interested in your sister." Jade jumped in. "That's why I started being nice to you. Even I know how strong family bonds can be. Besides, I hated Maddy, and you needed a friend."
"You hate my girlfriend?" Trina asked, her rising rage blocking her earlier question.
"Hated. Past tense." Jade explained. "I felt she wasn't right for Beck. She's almost the opposite of what he likes, more like Tori then me. I felt she was bad for him. But that body, how could he not be interested?"
"Oh, then that's okay." Trina said, feeling relieved, then nervous again. "But that's not what I wanted to ask you. Well, maybe it is, I'm not really sure."
"Is this gonna take a long time?" Jade asked. "I don't wanna miss the big ending. Lots of laughs."
"Who laughs at…?" Trina started. "You know what? Forget that. Here's the cliffs notes. Months ago, shortly before Beck and Maddy got together, I was at a party with my friends, and one of them had this book she'd gotten on line." Trina hesitated for a moment. "A spell book. Called 'the Book of Ancient Darkness.' She suggested we do something, as a lark."
"Chloe should know better." Jade sighed.
"It was Margo." Trina corrected. "She's into that chiz. But the point is, we did this ritual, and called out for our perfect boys. Only, we didn't exactly know the rules, and I kinda left off a couple of little things, like maybe gender."
"And you got Maddy." Jade finished. "You know, it could all be coincidence."
"I'd have thought someone like you, into those terror cards, wouldn't believe in coincidence." Trina pointed out.
"My Tarot cards are a..." She stopped. "That's what was messing up your destiny. Trina, this whole Maddy thing, it was the results of your spell."
"Duh." The older girl said. "And when this first happened, I'd have been happy to find a way to break it, let her go, find my own way. I really wanted a hot guy, big chest, tall, with lots of resources to help support me until my inevitable stardom caught on."
"Maddy." Jade agreed. "And now your worried cause…?"
"Cause what happens when the spell ends?" Trina asked. "When the magics done and gone? I mean, whats to keep someone else from casting a spell, asking for her?"
"First, that's far harder, and carries a lot of drama, no, lots of risk with it." Jade started. "And second, it's been what, months? I'll bet the spells already run it's course. Let me get my cards, check. Just, Beck and the others, they don't need to know about my cards."
Jade headed out to her car, and the deck she kept there. Soon, she was in the spare bedroom, checking the fates, while Beck was getting tired of his friends reaction to the movie.
"Who laughs at Terms of Endearment?" He asked Trina as he walked towards the hall bathroom. Tori was enjoying the film, but it was obvious to Trina she agreed with Beck on the merits of laughing at that movie.
"Apparently your freaky friends." Trina pointed out. "Why not you?"
"Cause I've seen it." Beck pointed out. "Not just the movie, but that kind of pain. I've seen someone I loved wither and die. No, I'm good enjoying the sad film, but the laughter, it's creeping me out."
"Trina, good news, the spell has run it's course." Jade said as she walked out of the bedroom.
"What, you resorted to black magics to get Tori?" Beck asked the goth.
"Maybe I did?" Jade shot back, rising to the challenge.
"I used magic, and it was anything but black." Trina said. "Months ago, from just before you met Maddy. I, along with my friends, so We, cast a ritual designed to get us boyfriends. But we screwed up, and only two of us got results. I got Maddy, and Cindy got a dog named Snuggles. Jade here was looking out for me, cause we're kinda friends now, cause she's dating Tori."
"Yep! And the way things are going, as they stand now, you and Maddy will probably be getting married a coupe of years down the line." Jade told the older girl. "I wish I had that kind of certainly with Tori."
"Couldn't you just ask your cards?" Trina wondered.
"My training in Tarot is not to do your own spreads." Jade pointed out. "I tend to read too much of my own chiz into it."
"You read Tarot?" Beck asked. "Why, last October, when you heard my dad was looking for a reader for his office party, didn't you tell me you could do it?"
"We'd just broken up again, and I was hurting. Plus, and this is important, you have no idea about how deep I am into this Wicca chiz." Jade said. "However, the reason, mostly, that I didn't do it was because I didn't want too." She shifted, looking away as she admitted something new. "I wasn't that good at Tarot at the time. So, in order to get good, I had to let go of a lot of my own insecurities." She smiled a warm, welcoming smile. "Tori is my magic."
"And there's your answer." Trina told the girl. "Now, if you'll excuse me, I'm gonna call my girlfriend." The older girl felt better about her future, wondering not about when she'd be left so much as what new adventures awaited the now coupled girl.
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Okay, that almost it. I have an epilogue left, then I'm done with this story. However, I felt this was a fun ending.
What'd you think of this chapter? Fun fact, while writing it, I was using a different working title, "Be careful what you wish for." The bit about the dog, and Maddy, was the end result I had planned from the beginning. A warning I'd heard, more then once, about the balance of specificity and generalizations in manifestation. Sometimes, it gets you a dog.
So, thoughts?