"Tutoring"
Tori's POV:
So, I have been told that every student in Hollywood Arts has to learn to play an instrument. I picked the french horn. I was talking with Jade and Beck. Jade can be a bit scary but we are good friends. "I think this thing is broken." I say as I try to blow into the french horn. "It's not broken. Pass it here." Beck says and plays the french horn. "You fixed it!" I say happily. "Tor, it wasn't broken. You're just not that good at it yet. You just need to practice." Jade says. "I'm never going to get better at it!" I cry. "Tell you what?" Beck says. "What?" I say. "I'll come over later and teach you how to play it." Beck says. "Okay, thanks Beck." I say. I open my locker to get something out of it. "Right, I'm going to lunch. I'm hungry." I say. "wait up, I'll come with you." Jade says. We wave goodbye to Beck and to the Asphalt Cafe. We head to the Grub Truck. "Hey Festus!" Jade yells. "Hello Buddies, welcome to lunch." Festus says. I forgot that he calls everyone buddies because he's Yerbanian. "What've you got today?" I ask. "We've got Sushi and Sandwiches." Festus says. "I'll take some Sushi." I say. "Can I have a Turkey Sandwich?" Jade asks. "I will get your foods." Festus says, going into the grub truck. "Hey guys, what's on offer today?" Beck asks. "Sushi or Sandwiches." I say. "Ooh, I'll take some sushi. Hey Festus! Can I have some sushi?" Beck says. "I will get your food." Festus says and goes back to the grub truck. Festus came back with my sushi and Jade's turkey sandwich. We went and sat down and waited for Beck. Beck comes and sits down. "Hey guys." He says and Robbie sits down with his puppet. "Oh for gods sakes! Not that annoying puppet!" Jade says. "Hey! Calm down!" Beck says. "I'm gonna go find Andre." Jade says frustrated but Andre comes and sits down. "So, what time do you want to come over?" I ask Beck. "6 is fine, Tor." Beck says. "Come on, Tori. Let's go and find Cat." Jade says as we get up and leave. "So, where is she?" I ask. "We're not actually looking for Cat. That was an excuse to get away from the boys. That puppet is really weird. It's so creepy how he hits on every girl at this school. Can I come over after school? My dad is out yet again with his girlfriend." Jade says. "Sure, but Beck's coming over to teach me how to play the french horn. "Ah, that's fine. I'll order a pizza or something to help you while you work and I might be able to help you. Tommy plays the french horn." Jade says. "Your little brother?" I ask. "Yeah, he and I are very close, considering that all dad cares about is spending time with Ella." Jade says. "Do you want to stay the night?" I ask. "There is no way she's staying the night!" Trina screams as she walks past. "SINCE WHEN DID YOU GIVE BIRTH TO ME, TRINA?" I yell. "I am two years older than you which means you do as I say." Trina yells. "I don't remember signing a contract that says my sister can control everything I do! Dad said that Jade can stay so she's staying." I scream. Trina walks off angrily. "I want to, but, I don't want to leave Tommy on his own for too long." Jade says. "I'll ask Dad if he can stay as well." I say, pulling out my phone. I get a reply instantly. "Dad says that Tommy can stay in Trina's room because Trina is staying at Jackson's tonight." I say. "Okay, I'll text mom and ask her to drop Tommy off at yours." Jade says, pulling out her phone. "Hey Ladies, what we talking about?" Beck asks. "I'm texting my mom to drop Tommy off at Tori's since Dad has decided to put his girlfriend first again, I'm staying at Tori's tonight and so is Tommy." Jade says. "Ah, shall we go for some food after I've showed Tori how to play the french horn then?" Beck asks. "No need. Jade's gonna order us a pizza. So, we won't have to work on an empty stomach." I say. "Did I hear you and Trina screaming at each other?" Beck asks. "She got mad because Tori told me that I could stay at her house. Trina doesn't like me." Jade says. "She needs to learn that we're friends." Tori says. "Yeah, it's 3:15. Let's get going. I texted mom and she's going to bring Tommy to your house." Jade says. "Okay, see you later, Beck." I say as Jade and I leave. "Hello Jade." Dad says. "Hey Jade, sweetie. Are you staying the night?" Mom asks. "Yeah, she is." I say. "Ah, okay, love." Mom says. "I asked Dad and he said that Tommy can stay as well. Oh, and Beck's coming round at 6 to teach me to play the french horn. We're going to order a pizza so don't bother making dinner for us." I say. "Okay, dear. Trina's not home tonight anyway so Tommy can stay in Trina's room and I've made a bed for you in Tori's room, Jade." Dad says. "Thanks, Mr. Vega." Jade says. "Mrs. West is bringing Tommy here so if the doorbell rings, It's probably Beck or Jade's mom." I say. "Okay, sweet." Dad says. "Jade and I will be in my room." I say, heading upstairs with Jade. "Tori, your mother and I are headed to Indiana in a few hours okay." Dad says. "Okay, dad." I say. "But we're leaving in 30 minutes for check-in. The plane doesn't leave till 5." Dad says. "Alright, dad. We'll be fine." I say, walking upstairs. Then, the doorbell goes. "Tori!" Dad calls. "Jade's mom is here with her brother!" Mom yells. "Okay, coming!" I say. "We're headed out now." Mom says, leaving me to talk to Mrs. West and Tommy. Jade and I head downstairs to greet her mom and brother. "Hey, little guy." Jade says, picking Tommy up and spinning him around. "Who's that, Jadey?" Tommy asks. "This is Tori. She's my best friend." Jade says. "Hey there, Tommy." I say, waving at him. "Hey Tori!" He says. "Okay, dear. Jade will call if you need anything. Now, Jade, Was your dad neglecting you and Tommy to spend time with his skanky girlfriend?" Jade's mom says. Jade and I laughed at her comment. "Yes." Jade says. "Oh, and Tori, thank you for offering to have Tommy stay here tonight. I must have you around mine soon. You and Jade can do whatever you want at mine. You see, Jade's dad isn't really a good guy. Don't worry though, You're a good one. Tell your parents that if they need you to stay at mine, you're always welcome to. Tommy, be a good boy for Jade and Tori. Love you. Call me if you need me, Jade." Jade's mom says. "We will, mom." Jade says and Jade's mom left. Then, the doorbell rang. "Hey Beck!" I say, hugging him. "Hey. I see Tommy's here." Beck says. "Yeah. Mom dropped him off just before you arrived." Jade says. "Aw, So, ready to get started?" Beck asks and I blush. "I'll order the pizza." Jade says. "Call Omar's. They do the best pizza." Beck says. "Ooh. I play the French Horn." Tommy says. "Jade told me." I say, smiling at him. "Yeah, I'm proud of him." Jade says. "I bet you are. Right, blow gently." Beck says. I blow gently on it and press the little buttons on the side. "Okay, you're getting there. Just a bit more practice." Beck says, reassuring me. "I can't do this!" I say. "Hey, don't give up." Jade says. "Try again." Beck says. "Okay." I say and do what Beck told me to. "Okay, try not to keep your hands stiff. Try to move them whilst you're playing." Beck says and I try it. I start moving my fingers and it works. "OMG! I DID IT!" I yell and hug Jade. Then, the doorbell rings. "I'll get it." Jade says. "Okay, I got, a pepperoni pizza, Meat feast, A jalepeno and a Margherita." The pizza guy says and leaves. "Pepperoni is mine." Jade says. "Meat feast is mine." I say. "Jalepeno!" Beck says and Tommy takes the Margherita. We eat the pizza and Jade picks Tommy up. "Okay, little guy. It's 9pm already. Time for bed." Jade says. "I'll put him to bed." I say, taking Tommy upstairs. "I'll help you." Beck says and we go upstairs to put Tommy to bed. "Okay, Tommy. You wanna get into your Pyjamas?" I ask and he nods. "You know, I'm glad you and Jade are best friends." Tommy says. Jade comes up. "Okay, Tommy. Do you wanna give me, Tori and Beck a good night hug?" Jade asks and Tommy walks over to Beck and I and gives us a big group hug. Jade gives him a big hug and then he gets into bed. "Kiddo, don't worry if you wake up. Just come and get one of us." Beck says and we walk back downstairs. "I'm so glad he's okay. Dad barely has time for us and I can tell it upsets him." Jade says. "At least we gave him a lot of fun." I say. We walk outside to Beck's car. "See you tomorrow, girls." Beck says. "See you, Beck. We'll pick you up in Tori's car (Yes, she can drive in this fanfic) and we'll all go to school together." Sometimes we meet at my house, or Jade's or Beck's and we sometimes make our own way in. I am so lucky to have friends like Jade and Beck.
