Thank you to everyone who reviewed the first chapter and asked for this to become a multi-chap. So here is chapter 2, starting off where the first ended. There's some swearing in here, but not until the end. This chapter isn't as happy as the last, because of the ending. Updates won't be as frequent as this one was, because I want to finish 'New Beginning' and start the sequel to it.

Jade POV

Vega wanted to take a shower, something she said she was about to do when she woke me up. I left her bathroom and wandered into her room, noticing Daphne, the stripper, starting to wake up. She's a pretty blonde in her mid-20's with a figure like mine, but slightly bigger in the bust area. I met her when Beck wanted to go to a strip club a while ago and I caved to get him to shut up about it. I became fast friends with her because she overheard me say I'd rather be watching 'The Scissoring', something that we both agreed on. I take a few steps over to her, but I stop when I see her pull Cat closer to her body, causing me to smile and walk out of Vega's room. I throw my leggings and skirt on, as well as my mesh top. I forgot to mention, I was only in my bra and underwear when the shower was turned on, causing me to wonder how Vega didn't notice my lack of clothes. She either didn't notice or care. I get downstairs and flinch slightly at how the living room looks. A lot oc plastic cups litter the floor, as well as paper plates, napkins, those weird horn things people blow at parties, and those New Year hats some people wear.

I head over to the kitchen and grab a half-empty water bottle from the fridge and a bottle of aspirin from the downstairs bathroom. I figure with how Vega looked and sounded, she's gotta have a killer headache by now. I don't know why, but I start cleaning her living room. Luckily, the only snacks on the floor are pretzels and chips. I pick up the cups first, throwing them in a large black trash bag I grabbed from under the sink. I was starting to pick up the napkins and plates when I hear footsteps coming down the stairs. Looking over, I see Vega in a pair of cut-off jean shorts and a sleeveless purple shirt. Her hair is done in a simple ponytail, and she threw on a pair of boots that she usually wears at school.

"No feather in your hair this time?" I ask, picking up the trash I started when I heard her coming.

"No. And they're earrings, not a hair accessory." She says, standing at the bottom of the steps.

"See something you like, Vega?"

"Yeah, you cleaning. I'm not complaining, but why?"

"Don't know. Oh, there's aspirin and water on the kitchen table. I recommend you take the aspirin so your headache will get better."

"How'd you know I had a headache?"

"Hangover experience. Now, take the meds and help me clean your house."

"Yeah yeah." I watch her walk over to the table and take the pills and drink the water. I don't realize I'm staring until she asks me what I'm looking at. She looks a little upset when I say nothing, but I ignore it. She starts to help, grabbing another trash bag when the one I grabbed starts to get full. After a bit, neither of us know how long, the trash is picked up and the bags are put with her trash cans outside. She grabs the mop and bucket to clean up the spots where some of the alcohol spilt while I take a seat on the couch, sitting in relative silence.

"Why'd you invite a stripper?" She asks, taking the seat beside me on the couch after she puts the mop and bucket away.

"Thought it'd be fun. You gotta admit, she was good entertainment. Who knew you'd enjoy a lap dance so much?"

"I WHAT?! What do you mean I had a lap dance?"

"And enjoyed it. Don't forget that. You were drunk and Daphne gave you a lap dance, you grabbed her butt, made out with her, and gave her your cell phone number."

I glance over at Vega, getting worried when she doesn't say anything after a while. Finally, after what feels like 10 minutes, she responds.

"I gave her my number? And grabbed her butt?"

"Yep. You told her it was nice and soft, which is when you gave her your number. By writing it on her left cheek."

"You're lying. That didn't happen." She says, not looking at me. To prove my point, I take out my phone and show her the picture I took of her number on Daphne's tush.

"That doesn't prove I wrote it." She says, very unconvincingly.

"Want to see the video?"

"You took a video of it!?"

"Nope." I say, popping the 'P'. "Cat did. She sent it to everyone. You included. The video is of the lap dance, followed by the butt grab and sign."

Knowing she won't believe me, I grab her phone and show her. Don't ask why I have her phone. I grabbed it on my way down earlier. That's all you need to know. She finds the video easily enough, considering she hasn't checked her messages since before we got here last night. After few minutes, she drops her phone and covers her mouth with the hand holding her phone.

"I hope the number washed off. I mean, her and Cat looked kind of, sweaty, in my bed. Which reminds me, I need to wash the sheets after they wake up."

"Don't want girl juice on your bed?" I say mockingly.

"Ew. Jade. Disturbing image. Hey, I have a question."

"Yes?" I say, wondering why she said it with a hint of worry.

"Where did we, you know, do it?"

"Do it?" I say laughing. "You're over 18, and you can't say had sex? To the person you had sex with? And you realize 'do it' sounds like something a frat boys says to his friends after the scored, right?"

"Shut up and answer the question."

"Ooh, feisty. To answer your question, miss priss, you're sitting on it."

"WHAT!? We did it here?"

"After the guys left. Cat and Daphne did it first on the other couch."

"You're kidding, right?"

"Yep. About Cat and Daphne. Not about us though."

We sit in an uncomfortabe silence for a few more minutes until we hear Cat come downstairs with Daphne. When Cat sees us, she stops, gets a huge smile on her face, then runs over to us and hugs us. And a Cat hug is incredibly tight.

"I'm so glad you guys finally got together! I feel sorry for Beck though, but I'm sure he'll get over it."

The whole time, Daphne sits beside me, laughing slightly at Cat's antics. Cat soon sits on her lap, with causes me to laugh, Daphne to blush but look excited, and Vega to look away, hiding herself.

"So, are we a couple now?"

I shoot a quick glance over to Vega at her question. "Excuse me? What do you mean?"

"Well, we had sex, so clearly we like each other. And you said you weren't too drunk last night, so."

"It was a one-night stand. Nothing more. Friends, sure. After last night, I don't think there's another choice."

"But, Jadey. Didn't you tell me..."

I put my hand over Cat's mouth before she can finish her sentence. I told her a secret a few days ago, and I regret it because of what she almost let slip just now.

"Friends? That's it? You took my virginity, bit me, scratched me, and you only want to be friends?"

I look away from Vega at the pain in her voice. I know she has tears in her eyes, but we can't be anything more. Not now anyway.

"You always said you wanted to be my friend. Congrats, you got it." I say with shame in my voice. It's not shame at what we did, but shame at how I'm acting now. I'm ashamed that I'm afraid of how people will react. "Maybe, down the line, in time, we can be more. But I just broke up with Beck, I'm not interested in a relationship."

"You should've thought about that before you fucked me last night." She says, barely louder than a whisper. I look at her eyes and see that she looked shattered at my words. "I want you out."

"Let me explain Tori..." I start, only to be interrupted.

"GET OUT JADE! I want you out, and I want you to leave me alone."

I'm hesitant to follow, but the pain in her eyes causes my feet to move without my knowledge. I grab my boots and throw them on, grabbing my jacket as well. I step outside, taking a few steps towards my car, when I feel a pair of hands on my shoulder.

"Why did you say it was just a one-night stand? Didn't you tell me you and Beck broke up because you both wanted her?" Cat. Of course it's her. She's a good friend to not yell at me for what I said.

"I don't know why I said it. I really don't. Keep an eye on her, please. She can't be alone right now, no matter what she says. I trust you, Cat. Please keep her safe."

"I'll try."

I smile at her, thankful that she's so understanding. People think she's an airhead, but she's not. She just acts because she enjoys people thinking she's a ditz. I'm surprised to see Daphne standing behind Cat. Che and Cat talk to each other quietly, then Cat heads inside. Daphne goes to her car, then looks back at me.

"I don't know what's going on, or your history with her, but you crossed a line saying the things you said. I'll talk to ya later Jade."

"I know." I tell her, then I drop my head, trying not to cry. "I know." I repeat, this time, barely a whisper. I get in my car and drive home, pissed at myself for sounding so careless.

Don't worry, there will be Jori eventually, but I didn't want to rush into it. Feel free to review, and I want to give a fair heads up about the next chapter. There will be a hint at Bade. As I said, it's Jori endgame though.