Cat woke up halfway to Jade's house. She awoke screaming and Jade had quickly quieted her down by hugging her and telling her it was okay. Cat blinked many times and hugged Jade ever so tightly. "Jade! Oh my god!" she broke down crying, clinging to her. "It's okay," Jade said softly, caressing her hair. "You're safe now."

"You said that guy was one of Tom's friends?" Beck said turning in his seat. "Do they know where Cat lives?"

Jade swore under her breath. "You're right. Andre drive to my house, I'll take her there."

"Wonder if the cops were called," Andre said nervously as he switched lanes. Beck ran his hands through his hair. "I'll handle them. There's no way this is happening twice and nothing gets done about it. I'm so sick of this!" Beck thumped his fist on the dashboard. He quickly turned to look at Jade. "You okay?"

Jade nodded, hugging Cat tighter. "I feel better now that she's safe." Beck nodded and turned to face the road.

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No one was home and wouldn't be for a few days, that's why Jade had suggested her house and unless Tom knew where she lived they'd be safe. She got out and Beck walked them to the door. "Maybe I should stay too, just to be safe."

Jade shook her head, "We'll be okay. Thanks Beck. I'll let you know if anything comes up." He was reluctant to leave, clearly stressed over them. Jade rubbed his arm. "I promise. We just need to give her space. She'll be fine." Beck nodded slowly then backed away slowly as he watched the two girls enter the house and the door closed in front of him.

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Jade led Cat upstairs to her bedroom. She turned on the bath and let the water run, telling Cat to undress and get in. She had to wash and scrub the blood, alcohol and sweat off herself. Jade did her best to keep herself occupied as not to walk in on Cat. She pulled out new sheets, covering her torn mattress with brand new thick sheeting and pulled out clothes she might be able to fit in. She then went downstairs and grabbed water bottles and popcorn and if need be she grabbed a "Cat friendly" dvd in case she needed to relax.

When she went upstairs she found Cat was already out and was sitting on the bed in a towel, looking over the clothing Jade laid out for her. "Um, sorry, if everything is big on you. Tried to pull out stuff I had when I was a kid."

"Is that what you see me as?" Cat said softly, without looking at her. "A kid… who only seems to ask for trouble?"

Jade bit her lip and set down the items in her arms on the bedside table. "Cat… what happened wasn't your fault." Cat quickly got up, almost losing her towel which Jade caught quickly, holding it fast to her chest, hiding her curves. "Just get dressed and we'll relax okay?"

"Okay," Cat said disdainfully turning away as Jade exited the room. She gave her a few minutes until Cat said she was all set. Jade entered the room and saw Cat wearing her button up shirt that belonged to Beck and only that. She had braided her wet hair and was sitting on the edge of the bed, smiling shyly at her. Jade smiled at her and closed the door, "You're looking better."

"I feel lots better!" Cat chirped happily. Jade looked around the room. Cat was acting mighty different than few minutes ago. "Uh, well good. Good." She walked over to the tv and looked over the dvds. "Did you want to watch something… I … not so sure …"

Suddenly Cat hugged her from behind, wrapping her arms around her tightly. "Cat! That's pretty hard…"

Cat shook her head. "Thank you."

Jade slowly lowered her defenses, melting slowly. She turned around and let Cat hug her, caressing her back, resting her cheek on the redhead. They were like that a few minutes in silence. Cat raised her head and bumped her nose on Jade's chin, both laughed and smiled. Cat's smile faded as her gaze landed on Jade's lips, biting her lower lip. "Well! Should we get some sleep?" Jade moved around her and headed to the bed, uncovering the sheets but Cat still trailed after her and sat on the bed, quietly.

Jade's mind was running wild. Cat wasn't being herself. She wasn't about to take advantage of her while in this state. She ran her fingers through her hair, trying her hardest to control herself. Telling herself over and over that Cat just had a horrific week and she just needed consoling and time. But when Cat's gentle fingers slid up her arm softly it sent delicious shivers up her spine, making the hair on her arms stand on end. Still not turning around she heard the other girl get up slowly and walk calmly around to make Jade face her and sat down on the bed in front of her. Their eyes met and Cat let her fingers slide up her arms again. When they got to Jade's shoulders, she tugged her down gently as she began to lay back on the bed, slowly pulling Jade to lay on top of her as their lips very cautiously met each other's.

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"I Just want to thank you for always being there for Jade…" Tori paused for a second, rubbing her temple. "I know … she's not the easiest to be around with…" she could hear Reine smile on the other side of the phone. "No, she's not. But I bet Cat thinks the sun shines when she's around that gloomy gus."

Tori bit her lip, choosing her next words carefully. "If Cat and Jade get together, which is what I've been hoping since they like each other so much, where… does that leave you?"

Quiet for a few seconds. "Leave me how?" came Reine husky question. Tori sat on her bed, still wearing her party clothes, luckily no one had seen her sneak in and she was talking as quietly as ever. She didn't know why the first person she decided to call was Reine. It had been automatic.

"I know… you and Jade had something going on… but I know you knew how they felt about each other almost just as much as I did. They're together right now… does it …hurt?" Tori asked tentatively. She heard Reine give a sigh and slap a hand to her thigh. "I see. No … Jade and I had no feelings towards each other that way and yes I knew because of how tormented she was. I'm glad their spending the night. That means they'll talk and sort things out."

"Where does that leave you?" Tori repeated. Reine shook her head and looked up at the ceiling.

"Nowhere," Reine gave a weak smile. "I'm just the friend." With that she clicked end call. It was late and luckily it was the weekend now but still she had things to do in the morning. Reine lay back on the bed with an arm over her eyes. Was she just a friend? Reine knew for sure Jade was going to grab Cat if not for romance then just to protect her. Reine sighed and rolled onto her side and eventually drifted into a slumber.

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Jade didn't fight the little red head and she wasn't stopping her. Cat had her arms wrapped around her head and shoulders, making sure she was going nowhere, her lips full on Jade's. Jade returned the kiss softly at first but soon her emotions were rising and she coaxed the other girl's lips apart gently and felt her tongue. Cat then grasped her face, aroused by the kiss, making small mewling sounds. She started to open up Jade's button up shirt, pulling it open without breaking the kiss, revealing Jade's black bra and pale porcelain skin. Jade whimpered in the kiss and tried to pull away but Cat pulled her back down on her. Jade finally made an effort to pull away from Cat, panting. "Cat, we can't," she said softly.

Cat didn't move to reach to grab her again, just laid still on the bed, giving her bedroom eyes. Jade swallowed hard and pushed off the bed, buttoning up her own shirt. Then she saw Cat unbutton Becks' shirt she was wearing and shrugged it off, exposing her tan skin in the dim lighting.

"Cat, we seriously can't. I mean you just went through a breakup and a rough night. I won't do this…" Jade tried to protest all the while Cat was slowly undoing her braid and ruffling her hair. She extended a hand to her. "Jadey, come to bed."

"I … I-I think I'll go sleep in my parents room!" Jade blurted and quickly turned to leave but Cat caught her wrist fast. "Don't leave me," Cat whispered. "Don't leave me alone, please."

"Cat…"

"I don't want to be alone." Jade saw Cat's eyes starting to glisten with tears. "I love you Jade…" Jade swallowed a lump in her throat. How she had wished to hear those words from her for so long that now the pain seemed numb. But this wasn't right. They'd regret this moment Jade was sure. But it looked like Cat didn't care. This was tonight, tomorrow was tomorrow.

Cat managed to coax Jade into bed with her, whispering sweet words to her, unbuttoning her shirt again, unclasping her bra, making her lie beside her, kissed her neck and torso, whispering her name over and over. Jade felt tears sting her eyes as she returned the hot kisses. She would regret this, she had a horrible feeling she would regret this. Cat was her best friend. But tonight everything would change and neither of them had the power to stop it. Tomorrow they would see each other differently. Tomorrow they might hate each other. Jade now only wished she had never asked her to dance that night.

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Monday morning the entire crew was present. Reine was even present for lunch except Cat and Jade. Tori aimlessly ate her burrito and Andre was squeezing loads of ketchup on his fries while Beck and Robbie stared at him. "Got enough there?" Beck asked rhetorically. Reine raised her eyebrows in amusement as she chewed her beef jerky calmly. "Boy likes his murdered tomatoes," she pointed out.

"It's cool you came to eat with us," Tori told her with a smile. Reine nodded, "Thanks for having me."

Robbie scooted closer to her with Rex in tow, "So, you seeing anyone? Wanna date?"

"1914," Reine replied without missing a beat. "Look it up." Robbie looked confused, "World War one?"

"So uh Reine!" Tori butted in. "Any word on Jade?" Reine shrugged, chewing on her jerky absent mindedly. "Anyone seen Cat?"

Robbie recovered from the confusion and looked up suddenly. "I saw her in study hall and Jade was in the counsellors office."

"Huh? Why didn't they come say hi or sit with us for lunch at least?" Andre asked. Tori and Reine still chewing their food glanced at each other. Andre then chuckled to himself. "Jade has become a real bad-ass lately. That's hot!"

"Hey that's my ex you're talking about," Beck said with a wounded tone. Andre looked at him then pointed at the fries. "I-I meant the fries, man. I wouldn't move in on your ex you know me."

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Jade sat in the office as she heard the same speech given to her several times now. Her in-school suspension was about to end and she was anxious to get to talk to everyone at school again. More importantly she wanted to address Cat about what happened Friday night. Cat had been avoiding her come Monday morning, making sure she was not found in the usual spots. Jade had dismissed it to a point but now she was missing Cat. She fidgeted in the seat and she was promptly asked if she had anything to say. She replied positively, even forcing a smile.

At last she was dismissed and as soon as she closed the door to the office she hurried down the stairs.

"Jade!" Jade spun around to see Reine leaning against the handrail. "Finally out of jail?" Jade chuckled and nodded. "Damn finally." A few people crossed her path, congratulating her and commenting on her awesomeness. Reine nodded and chuckled. "Looks like you're quite popular these days."

Jade shrugged, walking up to her, "It'll get annoying. What're you up to?"

Reine shook her head and looked to the side. "Can't find her can you?" Jade chewed her bottom lip. "I'll see you later Reine." She turned to leave but Reine stepped down the stairs. "Is that all you're going to say? No good bye kiss or even a hug?"

Jade turned around slowly, "What?" Reine chuckled and shook her head. "Just bugging you. Go, go find her. You've been aching for her so, right?" Jade turned away without a second glance and walked off with her arms crossed.

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Cat was in the library looking through the books. More like cruising through books, every book she picked up she flipped through it only to put it back and do the same to the entire shelf. She was annoying the other people she knew but she didn't care. She was trying to calm her palpitating heart. It wouldn't stop and she feared she was having a reaction to the withdrawal except for the reason that had caused it. Jade. When she saw Jade come through the front doors of the school, her heart had leaped into her throat and she had hid from her. It wasn't the same when she used to hide from Jade when she got her mad. No, this was different. So many emotions and her body had heated up and Cat had run, ashamed at remembering what she had made Jade do with her. She was hyperventilating just thinking about it and a student nearby asked if she was okay. Cat didn't hear him. Jade must surely hate her now. She slid to the floor to her knees, head down as she tried to regulate her breathing.

"Hey, I'll take you to the nurse!" the guy helped her stand and quickly but gently leaded her out of the library towards the nurse's office. Cat shook her head, "I … just need some… fresh air…" he complied and took her outside just as the bell rang. She told him she'd be fine now and that he shouldn't miss class. He then told her to hit the nurse's office if she still felt bad. She promised she would.

After fifteen minutes she then headed back inside and was looking at the mud on her heels when she suddenly looked up and saw Jade standing at the foot of the stairs staring up at her. Cat froze in her tracks like a deer in headlights. "Jade…"

Jade took a step up and Cat took one back. "I'm… I'm not going to hurt you Cat," Jade said puzzled. She took a step down, nodding to herself. So this was how it was going to be.

"We… need to talk," Jade began. "About what happened Friday-"

"Like what? Nothing happened," Cat interrupted without looking at her. "We're just friends right?" Jade looked away slowly. "Oh? Yea, sure friends, I guess. You said … you loved me, or was that just-"

Cat gave her a bittersweet smile. "I'll always love you as a friend, Jadey. Always."

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