Thank you so much for your support, reviews and continuing to read. Wonder why they're at Mr. West's house and what does that man have planned, or better yet where is everyone else? Guess we'll find out :)

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Future

Jade pounded her fist against the large door before them causing Tori to wince slightly, "Must you do that? There is such thing as knocking quietly ya know?" she asked slightly annoyed. Jade smirked in response as the door opened to reveal her father.

"Ah Jadelyn...and friend...nice of you to accept my invitation." He said as he stepped aside to allow them in. Jade scowled at her father and held Tori's hand possessively. "You know damn well who Tori is father so don't even start that bull." she all but growled.

Slowly and cautiously they followed Vince West toward the kitchen. "Anything to drink?" he asked calmly, reaching for the brandy in the liquor cabinet. Jade shook her head and Tori polietly declined. "No thank you Mr. West, but may I please use the bathroom?" she asked quietly. Mr. West nodded and pointed toward the general direction of the restroom.

"She's been here before she know her way around..." stated Jade icily. Her father visibly shrank back at the tone. Mr. West took a long drink from his glass and poured another. Jade looked around, silently trying to keep from worrying to much.

"Well Jadelyn I don't see why we can't begin our conversation without...Ms. Vega." Mr. West spoke, breaking the uncomfortable silence. "Whatever you have to say father dear, you can say to both me and my future wife." she stated coolly.

Jade was shifting a bit the longer Tori was gone, visibly perking up as she saw the brunet walk back in. Tori nodded as if to say it was safe and Jade relaxed. Mr. West scowled slightly but motioned for them to follow to the living room area. The couple followed still very much so on guard, Jade led Tori to stand by the fire place, near enough to an escape route in needed. Mr. West turned to set his glass on the coffee table.

"Well I called you here to clear a few things...and to resolve some...issues if you will." he started. "You see I was really hoping it wouldn't have to come to this but you've left me no choice." Mr. West opened a drawer and pulled out a loaded pistol, pointing it at the two women before him.

"Jadelyn you will stop with this woman, and return to Beck. You will discontinue to disgrace the West family name...You have given me no choice." He spat out, shaking with rage. Jade stood frozen shocked at her fathers actions, Tori stared wide eyed at the gun pointed at them.

"Like hell I will." Jade roared, "You will not force me away from Tori, I love her damn it and you can just fuck off." she grabbed Tori's hand protectively, trying to keep her out of the line of fire. Mr. West growled furiously and the sound of a gun going off filled the room. Jade only stared as Tori had jumped in front of her and took the bullet.

Clutching her stomach Tori smiled wickedly at the stunned Mr. West. "Didn't...think...I'd do it...did you?" she managed to say through the seering pain. She held out a hand to keep Jade back and stared at the man before her calmly. Mr. West narrowed his eyes and raised the gun again, Tori walked forward definitely.

Jade watched in horror as the gun went off again and Tori sank to her knees, clutching her abdomen, blood pooling around her hands. The room was silent as Jade and Vince West watched as the features of one Tori Vega began to fade. Brown hair was replaced by black, brown eyes replaced by blue gray, before they knew it Keira Black was before them, blood trickling by her mouth.

"I...win...Vince..." she wheezed out. Before Mr. West could react he fell to the floor, Tori, Andre and Cat stood behind him. Cat and Tori held on to an unconscious Beck and Andre held a lamp in his hands, obviously the one who struck Vince West.

Jade ran to her cousins side, frantically trying to keep her breathing. "...We won...blue jay...you can...make...things right..." Keira said weakly. Tears now streamed down Jade's face as she held her dying cousin. "Raven, why is a raven like a writing desk?" she chocked out.

"I-I...have no idea..." Keira smiled weakly, humor shining in her eyes. "Q-Quoth the raven...nevermore..." she finished taking her last breath. Jade was now sobbing as she watched the playful spark fade from her cousin's eyes.

Suddenly the room was engulfed in a blinding light, everything around Jade began to fade away. Gradually her surroundings became refocused, the light fading just as suddenly as it came.

Present

Jade's POV

I blink and shake my head. Wooow that was...I don't even...I opened my scissor adorned locker and sighed as I pulled out the book required for the next class. Why wasn't I happy? I mean Beck and I are back together and everyone still fears me...but why am I not happy? I groaned in frustration and turned my attention to the locker across from mine. That's why...I watched as Tori Vega, with her silky brown hair, perfect cheekbones, beautiful smile and- whoa...whoa back up...did I just really think that?

Yes, yes I did so get over it, I actually know why I'm not happy, why all I feel like doing is shoving a pair of scissors into that idiot with stupid hair who's talking to Tori...you see I never meant to get back with Beck, hell the song wasn't even for him. Who else could it be for you ask?

Vega...Tori freaking Vega...she's put up with all my bull, put up with me being the biggest bitch and yet still she stuck around, not once did she give up. She just KNOWS how I am, and yet she accepts it. No she doesn't accept it, she just doesn't try to change it, not like Beck. All he does is tell me to "be nicer" or "behave", god I swear who does he think he is? Vega allows me to be me, sure she scolds me but she doesn't want to change me.

Yet I'm too scared to even drop the full I hate you sometimes act, to drop the frenemies facade and just let her in, not just as a friend but maybe more... I know I'm supposed to be with Beck, that's what everyone expects but I don't want that...I want Vega, I love Vega...hell I melt every time I see that radiant smile of hers. Why can't I just drop Beck and go for it with Tori? I Jade West am afraid, not of being with a girl, not the labels...rejection? Nope...because I know she loves me too, I see it in her eyes, the way she smiles when I'm there.

No I'm afraid of the future...of the possibilities...she could hurt me...or I could hurt her and that thought alone freezes me in my tracks, that would kill me if that were ever to happen. I die a little every time I insult her, every time I make that gorgeous smile of hers fall my heart aches because I know I did it and yet I still do it and here right now I find myself about to do it again. I saunter up towards Vega, but this time something tells me not to do it.

"Vega." I bark out, causing the boy near her to flinch. "Beat it loser." I glare at the kid and smirk as he practically runs down the hall. Vega turns and faces me, annoyance flash in her eyes. "Jade, he was only asking for help with a history project." she sighs.

I wince a bit and damn she noticed. Sighing I run a hand through my hair, "Look Ve-..Tori I'm sorry but I really need to talk to you. I just.." I falter a bit. "Whatever you see or hear today please just please meet me at Nozu tonight at seven okay?"

Tori blinks, she's probably surprised I actually used please. "Okay Jade." I grin and hug her ,I know I caught her off guard because at first she stiffens, but she gradually melts into the hug. Now this is where I want to be for the rest of my life, in Tori's arms.

We separate, she heads to class as I head to find Beck...it's time I clear up this mess and make sure that there's no major damage done.

AN: did you see any of that coming? I didn't and I write this...so I'm winding this down as it comes near its end. There's about another chapter or two left. SO thanks for reading and please review :)