Chapter 15-We Are What We Are
Still not owned by me. :(
Hey, did anyone catch Tut? Avan is in it. I have them dvr'ed but I haven't watched it yet:) Same for Liz's new show.
I just wanted to say thank you to CrystalWatersXo, TotallyJorixoXo, Lushcoltrane and the guest who reviewed! You have no idea how happy it made me to see people are still reading/liking the story and I gotta say, I was worried about the last chapter. lol Also guest..you should come off anon so I could respond!
"Miss Vega," I turn to see Mr. Gradstein standing in the doorway of his classroom. "Can I talk to you for a minute?" Not waiting for my response he turns and heads into his classroom.
"Someone is in trouble."
"Shut up Rex!" Turning to me Robbie adds, "Want me to get you a burrito?"
"Sure." I manage a small smile before turning into the classroom. "You wanted to see me?" I ask pulling my messenger bag in front of me.
"Take a seat." He gestures to the desk right in front of him without looking up from his desk. I puff out some air and sit.
Looking around the room I catch sight of the clock. Five minutes and he still hasn't said anything. I shift in my seat trying to make some noise. 'Did he forget about me?'
"Missed you in class today." He still hasn't looked up from the papers on his desk.
"Yes," I push some hair behind my ear, "I didn't set the alarm-"
"And Monday? How about the day last week or the two from the week before that? Don't bother wasting our time with lies Miss Vega." He finally looks up at me, "Your one of my best students but lately you've been skipping class and while your work is still good, its not what it use to be."
I'm quiet, still trying to wrap my mind around being one of his best students I thought he didn't like anyone.
"Is there something you would like to talk about?"
"No, nothing I can think of."
"Anything at home? Boy problems?" I can't help but laugh at the look on his face. "You know, my daughter did the same thing when I asked her about boy troubles."
"What did she say?"
He leans back in his chair and sighs, "That I would be the last person she'd go to with boy problems."
I smile thinking the same thing. "I promise not to skip class anymore."
"Good because next time, I call your parents. Enjoy the rest of your lunch." Sighing I grab my bag and head towards the Asphalt Cafe.
"Hey," I set my bag down and slide into the spot between Robbie and Beck.
"One burrito, as promised." I smile my thanks and open it. Picking it up I pause before taking a bite.
"You haven't done anything to this have you?" I look over at Jade. I don't think she would now but better safe then sorry. Watching her glare at me I smile.
"No ones touched it." Robbie assures.
"So what did Mr. Gradstein want?" Looking around at my friends I sigh.
"To tell me I'm one of his best students." I take a bite and with a full mouth I add, "And to stop skipping class."
"What?" Robbie asks. Shrugging I go back to eating. Hearing the bell as I finish, I gather up my trash and throw it away as I pass the rubbish bin. Stepping up to Jade I nudge her with my shoulder.
"Can't skip his class anymore or he calls my parents."
"That's what he wanted?" Beck asks looking over Jade at me.
"That and to ask me if I was having boy troubles." I make it a few steps before Jade tugs on my bag.
"What did you say?" I raise my eyebrow at her.
"I told him not only was it boy troubles but girl trouble too." Jade's eyes go wide and she chokes on the drink she's been sipping. I shake my head at her, "Really Jade? I told him nothing. He said my work hasn't been as good as normal and asked if there was anything I wanted to talk about. I said no, promised not to skip and he let me go. Now can we please get to class?"
"I can think of something else we can do." Jade steps closer and plays with a bit of my hair.
"Jade,"
"Hmm? She moves in closer.
I pull away quickly, stuttering, "I...I'm sorry. I..I-"I turn and quickly make my way to Sikowitz class.
Sitting down I ignore when Jade and Beck come into class. I watch as Beck slides my messenger bag down beside me but I don't say anything. As soon as the bell rings I drag Cat out of class and ask her if she could give me a ride home after school.
Getting into the car I quickly pull my hair into a pony as Cat rolls down the windows. "Wanna stop for a smoothie?" Looking over at Cat, I try to remember if I have any homework. "Sure." She beams at me before turning towards the closest Smoothie King.
Getting our drinks, we head to the park and enjoy them. Finding an empty bench we sit down and watch the people pass.
"Are you and Beck having a baby?" My eyes go wide and I choke on my smoothie. After finally calming down I look at her.
"Why would you think that?"
"The other day in Sikowitz-"
"Cat, that was an acting exercise. Someone else came up with the idea."
"Then why did Jade buy a pregnancy test?"
"Who said-"
"I saw her in the store. She said it was for a friend then I saw the three of you pull out of the parking lot."
Grabbing Cat's hand I wait until she looks at me before speaking, "I have never used a pregnancy test. Promise. Besides, why would you think Beck would be the dad? Jade would kill me!" I force out a small laugh.
She doesn't say anything as we finish our drinks and toss them away. "Oh, I went shopping yesterday. I tried calling to see if you wanted to come with."
"Sorry, I was out."
"I got a new bathing suit. I can't wait for Saturday!" I watch her hop into the car and quietly slide in. "We're going to have so much fun!" She smiles at me before starting the car and pulling away.
Plopping down on the couch I turn on the t.v. Flipping through the channels, I try to find something to watch. Pausing on a Psych episode I unwind the towel from around my hair. Grabbing my brush I jump when I hear a knock. Walking over to the door I pause before unlocking it.
"Who is it?"
"Open the door Vega." 'Shit' I flip the lock and open the door. Jade pushes past me before the door is even open all the way. Beck smiles and waits for me to step out of the way before coming in.
"Can I help you?" I make my way back to the couch to see Jade playing with my brush. She gestures to the spot in front of her with it. Sighing I sit down. Beck joins Jade on the couch and I close my eyes as she parts my hair. I love the feeling of someone brushing my hair. When we were younger, Trina and I would sit for at least an hour every night as she brushed my hair.
None of us said anything as she worked on my hair. When she was finally finished, my hair was in a braid going down my back.
"Anyone want a drink?" I ask from my spot on the floor.
"I'm good," Beck's eyes never leave the t.v.
"Jade?" I turn and look up at her.
"Water." I grab two water bottles from the fridge and head back into the living room. Handing one to Jade I take a sip of mine as I sit down. "Enjoy your ride home with Cat?"
"She asked if I was pregnant." I look over at Jade and see Beck has finally torn his eyes away from the t.v.
"What'd you say?"
"No. What else would I say?" She shrugs. "She also asked why I've been catching a ride with one of you lately. I told her Trina was getting too annoying." Jade nods as she plays with her water bottle.
"Where is Trina?" Beck asks.
"I don't know. She hasn't come home yet."
"I'm sorry for earlier." I look over back at Jade to see she's now peeling the label off her bottle. "I shouldn't have tried kissing you."
"Why did you?" I ask, "Why are you..we doing this? Why did you take me to Beck's? Why not just drop me off at the hospital? Or..or..I don't know leave me there?"
"Do you really think I'd do something like that?" Looking down at her, 'wait, when did I stand up?' I blink.
"No," I sigh sitting back down. "Its just, I don't know!" Covering my face as I lean back, I let out a muffled scream of frustration. "What are we doing?"
"You have to move your hands if you want us to understand you." Beck lightly touches my arm. I let them fall and stare up at the ceiling.
"What are we doing?"
"Sitting in your living room." Jade raises an eyebrow.
"No, I mean the three of us. What are we?"
"What do you want to be?"
"I don't know." I say after a few moments.
"We are what we are." Beck and I look over at her.
"Ke$ha, really?" Jade looks at Beck and shrugs.
"Tori!" Trina comes barreling through the door. "I'm hungry. What's for, oh! Hi Beck." She drops the bags she's holding. He nods but otherwise ignores her.
"I haven't made anything. You'll have to cook your own dinner."
"But I can't cook; I just got my nails done."
"Oh, look at the time!" I look at my wrist and stand up. "We gotta go do that thing." I push Beck, who stood up with me, towards the door.
"Yeah, can't be late for that thing." Jade pushes past Trina.
"But your not even wearing a watch!" The door slams closed and we all head towards Jade's car.
"So what are we doing for dinner?" Beck asks as he settles in the passenger seat.
"Nozu?" Jade pulls out of the driveway.
"Not dressed." I look down at my favorite fuzzy purple pajamas pants.
"Pizza?" Beck offers.
"Works for me."
"Me too." Jade switches lanes and heads towards her favorite pizza place.
See, not that long of a wait.