AN: Found a beta! Still need someone to make an image for my story though! Here's chapter 3!

Tori:

The rest of the night was spent with very little words spoken. Mainly with us cuddling, kissing, and shedding a few tears here and there. Jade didn't ask me to explain more of the situation to her, though I knew I would have to sooner or later. Kissing for long periods of time would cause a weird fear to creep up inside of me and I would have to pull away. I'd apologetically give her a look that would silently explain to her that she needed to give me time, and she would simply give me an understanding smile and nod, and then pull me close.

I knew in this moment that I was in love. Yeah you might say it was too soon, that it was all happening too fast, and maybe it was a bit cheesy and cliché but honestly I didn't care. Anyone who could see past my past and still hold me was someone worth holding onto.

Finally after 3 AM we both fell asleep. I woke up before Jade the next morning and at first was confused to feel someone next to me. Immediately my brain panicked as pictures of my dad flashed through my head, and as I threw open my eyes I almost let out a scream until realizing who it was.

Jade was smiling in her sleep next to me. I let out a sigh and planted a kiss on Jade's forehead. Jade let out a soft sigh and opened her eyes.

"Hey there," Jade said shyly. That was something for me to get used to, a shy Jade.

"Hey there, yourself," I replied just as shyly. Jade gave me a quick peck on the lips and smiled softly.

"So what's the plan for today?" asked Jade.

"Hmmm," Tori contemplated, "well we could watch movies again, or just lie in bed and cuddle all day." Jade smiled and considered it.

"Well I vote cuddle," she said simply.

Jade:

"Okay sounds like a plan, just let me take my medication real quick." Hearing this confused me. Tori takes medication? I sat up and watched as Tori pulled three pill bottles out of her bedside table. One labeled Prozac, one labeled Effexor, and the last labeled Seroquel.

"What are those for?" I asked curiously.

"Well," she said, "Prozac and Effexor are anti-depressants, and they help me deal with the depression I have from what happened to me. The Seroquel is called an anti-psychotic, and it helps me with my stress, anxiety, depression and other issues." she says the last part while leaving what the other issues were vague. Usually I was used to seeing Cat pop a pill here and there, but I've known Cat most of my life. So to think of Tori having to take all these medications to help her out each day made me want to cry and kill the fucking bastard that caused this to happen to such an innocent child.

I didn't reply in words – honestly not knowing what to say – and instead I pulled her into a hug and kissed her forehead. I wished Tori didn't have to live with this. I continue to hold her while thinking of how awful it must be to have to deal with everything she does on a daily basis. Little did I know that the simple embrace that we were sharing meant more to Tori than any problem she currently had to face.

After getting some cereal for breakfast we turned on the TV in Tori's room (mainly for background noise) and continued to just hold each other close. We didn't talk much at first and simply enjoyed each other's company.

I noticed that Tori made sure to keep her sleeves down the entire time we were cuddling. Even to the point where she'd take her hands off of me to pull her sleeve down. This bothered me, but I decided not to push it. I even tried to kiss Tori a few times but she would pull away right before our lips met and give me a sad look.

I would occasionally get frustrated, but I knew not to pressure her. Tori had a lot on her plate, and I would be there for her whenever she was ready.

Around noon Tori got a text from Cat asking her if she'd like to go see a movie with her.

"Would you like to see a movie?" Tori asked me as I considered it. Well, it'd give us something to do seeing as she wouldn't even let me kiss her right now, so maybe it would be a good idea to get out of the house.

"Yeah sure," I replied with a sweet smile, I went to peck her lips but she moved her head down so my lips hit her forehead instead. I sighed in defeat but knew I had to give her time. After both of us showered and changed we were in my car headed for the theater. Cat was picking the movie, so honestly I wasn't sure if I'd even like what we'd be seeing.

I know Cat's my best friend and all, but when it came to entertainment we couldn't have farther apart tastes. It often surprised me how we ever managed to remain close seeing as we were pretty much complete opposites, but I guess in some ways we challenged one another, and I chose not to look too much into it.

When we got there it didn't take long to notice the perky redhead in the crowd of people.

"Tori, Jade!" screamed Cat while jumping up and down motioning for us to come over to her place in line.

"So what movie are you going to force us to sit through?" I asked dryly, getting a sour look from Tori. She didn't expect me to change how I acted towards people in general just because we were, well I'm not sure what we are, we hadn't really talked about it. I don't think we were together yet, but we're definitely more than friends, right?

"Brave!" giggled Cat as she pointed to the poster showing a curly haired cartoon redhead. No wonder she wanted to see it.

We bought our tickets and made our way into the theater while attempting to find 3 seats next to each other. Cat squealed and ran forward taking the seat next to the wall – which in all honesty was perfect; giving me an excuse to sit next to Tori without Cat thinking it was weird. Speaking of which, she didn't even find it weird, or even question why I had been at Tori's when she had called. Then again, it's Cat, she accepts things as they are. I honestly like that about her, and at the same time I hate it.

As the previews ended and the movie started Tori, who was next to Cat on my right side, took my hand. I let out a small smile and squeezed her hand to let her know I was here for her. As the movie went on I decided it wasn't half as bad as I thought it would be, and in fact it was pretty good for a Disney movie.

About halfway through it I realized Tori's head was resting on my shoulder. I looked over to Cat and saw that she was enraptured with what was going on in the movie so she wouldn't notice. I placed my head on Tori's and gave her hand another squeeze. She squeezed it back and nestled her head into my shoulder. I smiled and let out a soft sigh. I could get used to this. I assumed that people would figure I must have a soft side after seeing me with Beck; it's just that they themselves rarely got to see it. Hell, most of the time I took pleasure in being seen as Hollywood Arts' head gank and supreme badass. However, being around Tori was different and now she would be able to experience it firsthand, and I was hoping she'd see a lot more of it soon.

After the movie ended Tori and I quickly separated to keep Cat from questioning us. It would have been hard to think of an excuse as to why we were all cuddled up together holding hands.

"Hey Tor, would it be okay if I stayed the night with you and Jade?" Cat asked shyly, and this struck us as odd. Why would she be all shy about it? However, I did not want her to be there during Tori's and my second night of having this thing between us, and I'm sure Tori felt the same seeing as she said, "well Cat I would love if you did, but my mom usually likes a bit of a warning before I have a guest stay the night. Besides, since Jade already is, I dunno if she would be too happy with another friend over." Hearing this, Cat gave Tori a sad smile and nodded.

"Kay kay, well I'll let you two go then. I'll call my brother and have him pick me up!" The perky redhead was cheerful again and bounded off to call her brother, I assume. Tori looked at me and smiled. She leaned in to I assume kiss me, but she changed directions at the last second and pecked my cheek. I sighed on the inside and leaned forward to peck hers as well. I could tell these emotional walls she had up would be hard to knock down, but I already had a sledgehammer in hand; pounding away at them. Time and patience was all it was going to take.

I found it weird that last night she had been much more open to kissing me, even if they were brief, but it was like we had lost progress. Maybe that's how it would be for a while; two steps forward one step back. I would be fine with that honestly as long as we got past these walls sooner or later. I made a mental note to do research on sexual abuse victims when I got home tomorrow.

When we got back to her house it was starting to get late so we decided to just watch TV in her room again and do some cuddling. I decided not to try and push the kissing issue anymore, seeing as I didn't want to make her uncomfortable. I mean she had already taken huge steps in the past two days and I realized I shouldn't expect her to be able to come clean about something so personal, and to be able to be completely open with me in only a matter of days. As I looked down at the brunette beauty in my arms I decided that it doesn't matter how long it would take; I will be there for her and I will protect her from now on.

"Jade, are you going to treat me any differently at school or are we still enemies?" asked Tori in a small voice, interrupting me from my internal reveries. I felt bad instantly for her thinking I was such a gank that I would treat her badly even after the changes between us. I mean yeah, I would probably treat her better just knowing the "dad issue", but I mean no one's bitchy enough to treat someone badly after finding that out! However, after what had happened between us, and what we were becoming, I don't think I could ever treat her badly again.

"Well Tori, I don't think either of us is ready to reveal this new development between us just yet, so I doubt there will be any displays of affection in the halls. But I will treat you like a friend if that's what you're asking," I said giving her a small smile. Her face brightened up and she leaned forward kissing me on the lips. This kiss actually lasted a while and I was considering nibbling on her bottom lip for an entry request when she whimpered and pulled away. She had a slightly panicked look on her face and was starting to sweat.

"No please don't!" she exclaimed and looked at me in fear, which slightly cracked apart my heart. I wasn't sure what to do? Grab her and comfort her, or would that make it worse? I decided to give her space and verbally comfort her instead.

"Shh it's okay Tori, it's me Jade. I swear I won't hurt you." Her face changed from fear, to confused, to calm. Overall she just looked exhausted and I began to wonder how much of a psychological toll all of this must be taking on her. She then sighed and pulled me in for a hug, resting her head in between my neck and shoulder.

"Thank you for being here for me, Jade," she said in a small voice. She then laid down on her bed and soon was asleep. She was snoring lightly which I found absolutely adorable! Who knew snoring could be seen as cute? Maybe it was just the way she snored. Beck's snoring was anything but cute; it was loud and sounded like an oncoming train. But Tori's snoring was light and sounded more like a princess. 'Wow how sappy' I thought to myself as I drifted off to sleep, holding close to the girl who stole my heart.

AN: Okay there's chapter 3! hope you all like it I'm trying to slowly make my chapters longer this one didn't come out quite as long as I hoped but meh! So reviews welcomed! Also need someone to make me a pic still!