Last Chapter: Believe it or not Jade values Tori's friendship a million times more than the rest of her friends combined. She couldn't describe the way she felt for Tori, but she cared about her deeply, and having Tori question that truly hut Jade. She had tears of her own falling from her face, and with a voice full of contempt, Jade yelled, "I would never do that! I'm not as heartless as I might seem."

Tori closed the distance between the two of them, grabbing a hold of Jade's hand in the process. Her voice and demeanor softened, and she quietly whispered, "Then tell me Jade, what are we doing?"

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One Week Later:

It had been a week since the incident. Jade had left Tori standing alone in the middle of the stagehouse. Tori couldn't believe she left. Surprisingly though, she didn't cry when Jade walked out the door. Instead Tori shook her head in disappointment and shrugged it off. She was done crying, she was done with being angry, all she could feel was disappointment. Disappointed at Jade's inability to trust her, disappointed by Jade's actions, disappointed Jade left, but mostly Tori was just disappointed in herself.

Tori always believed she had this amazing ability to help people, it was something she loved doing. Numerous times she would get herself in sticky situations just to help out a friend. Sometimes it wouldn't even be a friend; she loved to help anyone and everyone who needed it. And the majority of the time she was successful. Not this time she thought. She had been so obsessed with trying to help Jade she was unable to see that Jade didn't want help, she just wanted comfort, someone to distract her from the world. And that's why Tori felt so disappointed in herself, she had been so selfish in trying to satisfy her need to help Jade, that she was blind to what Jade really needed, a friend.

Jade hadn't come through the window any night since. At school other than the occasional "Vega" in which Tori would respond "Jade" the two wouldn't talk directly to each other. They both went about life as usual, like nothing was wrong. That was until Friday afternoon…

Jade made her way out of school and set out on her usual walking route to her car. Upon arrival she was surprised at what the sight in front of her. Tori Vega was sitting in the front passenger's seat of Jade's car looking down at her phone. Jade stood there a moment as if deciding whether or not to run. Before Jade could make up her mind either way, Tori looked up making eye contact with her confused friend.

Tori opened the door and got out of the car, making her way around the front to where Jade was standing. "Look Tori, I'm not—" Jade began to speak, but Tori raised her hand in a stop motion to silence her. "I just wanted to say I'm sorry…"

"Tori you don't—" Jade began to interrupt waving her hand as if saying 'it's no big deal', Tori grabbed one of Jade's hands before cutting her off again. "Please just let me say this." Tori pleaded. Jade nodded in response, allowing her to continue. "I was so caught up in my feelings and trying to help you, I never stopped to consider what you wanted. I should've just asked instead of just doing anything without even talking to you first. Everything was all my fault, I'm sorry I pushed you."

Tori took a step back and looked at the ground, Jade took that as a signal that she was allowed to comment. "Tori," Jade began, but she wasn't really sure where she was going to go with it, "I know you were only trying so hard because you care. And this is just as much my fault as yours, I overreacted, I was immature and stupid. But Tori, I don't want you to ever feel like you haven't helped me. You're the only reason I've made it this far."

Jade took a step closer to Tori, taking both hands in her own. She stared at their intertwined hands as she fiddled with them, deep in thought. "I don't know how to label this...this thing, between us, but you should know that this past week has been hell without you…" Jade finally looked up to meet Tori's eyes that shown brightly with affection. Tori was going to say something, but Jade went on again before Tori had the chance to, "And if it's okay with you, I'd…I'd like to, to take you out, like on a date or something." Jade felt like a complete stooge, embarrassed by her shy awkwardness, she bowed her head in attempt to hide her face. She couldn't believe how ridiculous she sounded.

Tori released one of Jade's hands, using it to gently lift Jade's chin. Tori leaned in to place a quick kiss on Jade's nose before smiling brightly, "I'd love to." Jade's face grew a bright shade of red which only made her feel more awkward, Tori just giggled at Jade's shyness. She thought it was super adorable.

Jade took a moment to regain her composure before responding, "Great, tomorrow night? Say 8?"

"Sure. Eight sounds great," Tori happily peeped, proud of her rhyming. She backed up to lean against the hood of Jade's car before asking, "So are you going to stop sleeping in your car, and stay over tonight?"

Jade made her way over to the car sitting on the hood next to Tori, "Hmmm….I think it might be a bit weird if I sleep over before we even have our first date." Jade smirked.

"Jade, you've been sleeping with me for like 6 weeks." Tori interjected without realizing how wrong her wording sounded.

"I wish." Jade shout out. Tori playfully swatted Jade's arm at this comment practically pushing her off the car in the process, Jade chuckled before adding, "We'll see Tor. I have a big date to plan."

"Well either way, be careful. I wouldn't wanna be stood up on the first date."

Jade placed her hand on top of Tori's thigh, pat it lightly, and said, "I can guarantee that won't happen. And I promise I won't run out on you this time."

"Don't be late." Tori leaned over to give Jade a kiss on the cheek, before getting up and walking home.

Jade watched her leave up until she rounded the corner, out of view. She got into her car and began thinking about tomorrow; she wasn't lying when she said she had a big date to plan.

Hey Guys! Sorry this is what like a week, maybe two weeks, late. My workload for school is starting to pick up so I've been crazy busy. I hope everyone is doing well, and not getting sick, with this bipolar/cold weather I know that makes it a challenge to stay healthy. Let me know what yall think! They are finally going on a date! I'm so excited! Hope yall have a great weekend! Love you guys!