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Tori was all smiles during her flight back to Washington. The whole summer had gone as planned. She couldn't have been prouder at herself for arranging the tours and reservations on her own. She had spent three months among Bristol, exploring the history and it beauty of it. She was always one to enjoy a good trip. Though it had gone by pretty quickly, she assured herself she had plenty of memories to last a lifetime. She even admitted the guys back at Bristol were charming, but they were also flirty with every other girl. Like any other person she wouldn't have minded an extended vacation, but now that school was about to begin again she was excited to hear all the stories about what she'd missed during her absence. All the romance, heart-breaks, bonfires. Everything. Just the thought of returning home comforted her.

She had missed her roommate, Cat, and her crazy stories. She wondered what Cat had done all summer. They had not contacted each other during the break, but she knew Cat wouldn't be one to change. She was always filled with new stories. Cat was her resource for the updates on hook-ups, break-ups, and even the latest movies. She was like a magazine. Tori preferred to keep away from any of those topics, but whenever Cat started up it was pretty much like telling a car alarm to shut up. Though she was never truly interested she did not mind listening to her friend. That was probably what made them best friends. Tori was the responsible one while Cat was more like the popular slash easy going girl. They were different but they balanced their friendship out and kept each other out of trouble.

Tori had half expected Cat to have been the one to pick her up at the airport, but at her arrival she was nowhere to be found. Instead of making any calls she grabbed a taxi. The taxi reeked of alcohol. Tori wrinkled her nose as she lowered the window. The air was cold and moist as expected against her skin. When the cab came to a stop she stood outside the condominium building. Smiling to herself, she closed her eyes and breathed in the night air. She could have sworn she was nocturnal. The night was her life. It was the only time the huge star of the sun didn't over shine the rest of the stars. Especially on nights when the sky was clear enough to let the oldest star shine high and bright. She stared at the stars, fascinated by a passing shooting star.

…

In the small two bedroom condominium, Cat lay dead asleep on the couch. Tori had expected her to be up and about hyper like always. She laughed, shaking the thought of Cat running up and down. Tori well knew that Cat was a none stop shopper, and since the summer was coming to an end there must have been massive sale to have knocked her out. She smiled again at the thought of her friend running around in the stores. Shaking away the thoughts she walked to her room. It felt strange to be home after a couple of months. She laid her bags against the small couch that faced her bed and without a second thought she buried herself underneath the warmth of the blankets and drifted into a sea of sleep.

"Tori! Oh Tori! Rise and shine!" Cat called out in a singing tone. Tori could see the small red head standing by the end of the bed. She shook her head and pulled the covers over her head.

"Oh come on sleepy head. We have a week until school starts! Besides we have to go out for breakfast just like you promised!" Cat whined.

Oh, no she had forgotten that. She knew once she had made a promise to Cat she could not easily go back on her word. "I'm tired, Cat," was all she managed.

"I don't care! Get up or else Victoria Dawn Vega!" Cat warned.

Tori knew she was in trouble once she was called by her whole name. Her friend could be one of the sweetest, but she could also be the worst. "Fine! Ugh you know this is the last time I make a promise to you, Cat." Tori growled pulling herself out of bed, feeling sluggish. She scowled at her friend and went to wash off. Cat really knew how to start off a morning. As soon as Tori had finished getting ready they were off to the cafe around the corner. That was there usual lunching spot during school days and in between job breaks.

"You know when I suggested we have breakfast, I didn't mean the next morning, Cat." Tori said letting out a yawn.

"Well you didn't clarify," she grinned.

Tori rolled her eyes. She had a suspicion breakfast wasn't the only thing keeping this little red bird awake. "Alright, who is she?" Tori sighed and watched as Cat lit up with amusement.

"Who is who?" she asked in clear false confusion. Cat knew very well how to try and get her friend curious, but she also knew she had to work the angle well to keep Tori interested. She let out a small sigh and leaned forward on her chair. The cup of water in front of her had nearly been emptied by now. "Well..." she began, realizing the bait had failed. "She's really cute and sweet and she really likes me." She smiled widely.

Tori stared at her quietly and listened to the story of how they had met at her summer job. The girl had gone to see her each day at the coffee shop until she had finally asked her out on a date. Since then they had become inseparable. She heard her mention the name, but didn't quiet grasp it. "Then I guess I'm lucky have you at the moment," Tori laughed.

Cat smirked and nodded. "Yup, she's working today."

Tori glanced at the time on her watch. "I don't mean to cut breakfast short Cat but I really need to run some errands on my own right now. Want to meet up for lunch?" she offered in return for having to leave. She wanted to spend time with her friend, but there were something's she couldn't do accompanied. She liked to shop for books at her own pace and well Cat wasn't too patient in bookstores.

"Fine, one condition though." Cat said giving a mischievous smile. "You have to meet her today during lunch. Oh! And please be nice. You need to get to know her. She's really amazing."

Great. Tori wasn't too sure she liked the sound of that. She hesitated for a moment before finally agreeing.

…

Tori was still getting used to the time change. As she walked to the book store she tried to recall the name of Cat's girlfriend. She wasn't planning on having lunch without knowing it. "Jessica? No. Sam? No. Why didn't I pay more attention?" She took in a deep breath and shut her eyes for a brief moment. The girl's name had slipped her mind. She sighed taking one step too quick. Before she knew it, she had lost track of the ground and was heading face down, hear vision blurring with long dark raven hair as she slammed against a tall woman. Her head rested on the strangely warm chest. She looked up, blushing. The pale woman stared at her, her face inches away.

"Hi," whispered the dark haired woman.

"Hi," Tori breathed. She stared into the beautifully mesmerizing green eyes.

"Are you alright, dear?" asked an elderly woman from behind the two women.

Tori gasped suddenly remembering where she was and sat up, pushing herself far from the woman. "Oh, yes! I am fine!" She assured the elder woman.

The woman on the ground laughed.

Tori looked at her again feeling her face burn as she watched the woman stand. She offered Tori her hand with a gentle smile. "Sorry about that," she said as Tori took her hand.

"No I-I wasn't watching…" Tori trailed off and looked down.

She chuckled, "I'm Jade."

"Tori," she smiled shyly.

"Well, Tori you have a lovely smile." Jade complimented.

The tan woman laughed nervously. The pale woman in front of her was causing her to blush like crazy.

"Were you headed somewhere important?" Jade asked. "You seemed like you were in a rush."

"No, I just had too many things on my mind." Tori rubbed the back of her neck. The dark haired woman stared at her calmly, green eyes never leaving brown.

"I should probably go," she said breaking free from her gaze.

Jade moved in front, blocking her way. "Go?" she tilted her head the slightest in what appeared to be confusion.

Tori held her breath. The girl was so close to her.

"Mind some company? I'm on break," Jade smiled.

The girl herself had a breathtaking smile. It made Tori feel all funny inside. Tori shook her head unable to trust her voice. She breathed, placing a strand of hair behind her ear. "I was heading to the book store." She managed her cheeks burning as she spoke.

…

The two women had walked a block from where they had met unexpectantly. During their short walk they had fallen into a comfortable conversation. They laughed off the incident and discussed how uneven the Seattle streets were. "Are you from around here?" Jade asked opening the door to the shop.

Tori looked around at the fairly busy book shop. The music section was flowing with people while the rest of the store was filled with only a few people in between every other book section. Tori smiled. "Why? Am I that obvious?" she teased.

Jade chuckled. "A little too much if you ask me."

Tori playfully pouted before answering, "I live around here, but no I'm not from here."

The dark haired girl nodded in understanding. "Then where are you from?"

The brunette smiled and continued walking around the shop, making her way to the stairs.

"Tori!" Jade called, following.

Tori turned with a wide grin. "Yes?" She arched a brow in question.

Jade stared at her. She opened her mouth to speak, but instead smiled in amusement deciding to drop the remark that rested on the tip of her tongue.

Tori laughed and turned around. She realized she was flirting with the woman and shook her head. Keep it together, Tori, She thought. You don't even know her. She found a computer approached it and began to type in the search box.

"What are you looking for?" Jade asked trying to read over the brunette's shoulder.

"William Shakespeare," Tori answered, typing it into the computer.

Jade grabbed the tan hand and led her to a shelf in the back of the store. She grabbed a book off it and opened it. "Oh she doth teach the torches to burn bright! It seems she hangs upon the cheek of night..."She paused, softly meeting the brown eyes. "...Like a rich jewel..." she finished and closed the book.

Tori blushed. Jade placed the book over her chest and took a step forward closing the space between them. Tori felt breathless, her face inches from the pale girl's.

"Jade? Jade! Your breaks over, ma-" Announced a dark curly haired young man who appeared from around the corner.

Tori jumped back startled blushing furiously. She tried to divert her attention away from the taller woman.

"Oh- I-I...the uh-" the young man stuttered scratching his neck and adjusting his glasses nervously.

"Thanks, Robbie!" Jade called back, her eyes still on Tori. "I'll be right there."

"Right," Robbie said before walking away. It almost sounded like he was mumbling to himself as he left.

After Robbie had gone, Tori laughed when it dawned on her. "You work here?"

Jade grinned, bowing her head. "Yes, this is my castle." She handed Tori the book.

Tori rolled her eyes and followed her back to the first floor. "Why didn't you tell me?"

"You didn't ask," the pale girl smirked.

This girl was interesting. She was… Tori couldn't think of the right word. Enchanting, she decided. Like a book filled with pages that simply seem to capture you. Tori looked at the time and sighed. "I need to go."

Jade curled her lips into a pout. "Will I see you again?" Her voice sounded hopeful.

I hope so, Tori thought to herself. She smiled. "I do love to read. I guess I could stop by sometime," she smirked glancing over at the bookshelf and waving the book in the air.

Jade grabbed the book, wrote something in it and handed it back to her. "I'll see you around."

Tori smiled and nodded making her way to the exit. "Wait, I have to pay for this." She raised the book.

Jade shook her head and waved her hand. "I'll take care of it."

Tori smiled at her once more before leaving. She put away the book in her purse and walked off to finish the rest of her errands. Enchanting indeed, she thought

…

Cat was sitting at the same table they had earlier that morning. "Hey! Where'd you go?" she asked closing the menu and setting it aside on the table.

"I just had to run some errands," Tori answered taking a seat across from her friend. She looked at the empty chair next to Cat in curiosity.

"She's not coming." Cat sighed trying not to sound upset. "She has to make up for her lost time for leaving early the other day."

Tori tilted her head. She could tell Cat was disappointed. "Hey it's okay. I'll meet her some other time," she told her with a smile. Cat smiled and nodded. "She said she'll try to come over tonight."

Tori raised a brow and sunk in her seat, "Tonight?"

"Oh come on Tori. It's the first time she'll be over late." Cat protested.

"I didn't say anything." Tori said trying not to giggle.

"But you assumed."

"Not at all," Tori said taking a zip of the cup of water in front of her.

Cat furrowed her brows. "Right, whatever you say."

Tori shook her head in disagreement. "Are we going to talk or eat? I'm hungry." She looked at the menu, trying to decide on the soup or salad, but all she could think about was Jade at the book store. The green eyes and the breathtaking smile. She was so beautiful. She thought back to what would have happened if Robbie hadn't interfered. Maybe they would have...

"Hey Tori! What are you-" Cat's voice brought her out of her thoughts.

Tori looked up from the menu. "What?"

"Are you okay? You look spaced." Big brown eyes eyed her in concern.

Tori nodded quickly. "Yeah I'm just pretty hungry." She gave a wimpy smile.

"Okay. Well what are you getting?" Cat asked returning her gaze to the menu.

…

After they finished their luncheon they returned to the apartment. "Are you going to run anymore errands today, Tori?" Cat asked throwing the keys on the counter.

"No I'm still tired from my wake up call," she answered glaring at Cat who simply giggled. "I'll be out for the rest of the day," she continued, waking to her bedroom door.

"Aww come on. It's barely 2 two o'clock!" Cat paused, a thought crossing the brown eyes. "Okay as long as you're up by six." She said and sat on the couch turning to face the television.

Tori thought about it for a moment. "Six?" She sighed, "Oh six." She remembered Cat's girlfriend was coming over. "Yeah, fine. I will."

"Sweet dreams, princess," Cat giggled before returning her attention to the program.

Tori rolled her eyes shutting the door behind her. She threw her purse on the bed and changed into a pair of sweat pants and a tank top. She noticed a book beside her purse. She'd almost forgotten about it. She picked it up and sat on the bed. What could she have written? Smiling she opened it and read:

Tori, thou doth have a rich like smile.

Call me. (321)254-1623

Jade

She smiled and looked at her cellphone. Her cheeks were burning again. Just the thought of hearing the girl's voice sent shivers down her. Should she call her? She dialed the number and stared at the phone. What would she say to her? What would Jade say? Listening to the ring, she thought about hanging up. When the line picked up Tori quickly pressed the end button.

"I don't even know her," she told herself. Letting out a yawn she stretched out on the bed. Her thoughts found themselves indulged by the green eyes as she fell asleep. Enchanting, she mumbled in a sleepy haze.

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