This chapter takes an unexpected turn to me. I didn't plan this originally, but with how the last chapter turned out, I think Tori's change of character kind of makes sense.
Jade POV
I feel horrible for what happened after Tori's party.
I cried the during the drive back to my house. I don't know why I said the things I said, and I hate myself for what I said.
It's been a few weeks, and she hasn't been in school yet. Everyone asks about what happened, except Cat, but I have no answer. I knew I broke Tori, the pain in her eyes and voice told me all I needed. She was shattered, like fine China falling form the top of a building onto solid concrete, shattered and unfixable. And it's all my fault. I knew she loved me, she said so in a drunken stupor. Her eyes at the time told me it was true, and that she felt that way for a long time. But I destroyed her. Her eyes said a different story when I said she was nothing to me. I regret it, but I know she'll never listen to me.
Cat called me the day after it happened, and I cried at the new. Tori yelled at Cat because Cat tried to defend me, saying I was in denial. And I was. What hurt the most was that Trina yelled at me, in the middle of lunch. She was furious at what I said to TOri. I don't know how she found out, but she did. Everyone was surprised at what she did after she yelled. She slapped me. Hard. My jaw hurt for a few days, and the red mark her hand left remained for a couple of days. I deserved it. I deserved much worse than that, and I know it. Before she left, she gave me a simple threat. If I ever go near Tori again, Trina would kill me. Beck tried to stop her, get her to calm down, but I knew she wouldn't. She gave him a glare that made mine look pathetic. He flinched.
Every day, I watch for Tori. I know what Trina said, but I need to talk to Tori, let her know I was wrong and stupid. She needs to know she was right. She told me she knew I felt the same, but I lied to her and said she was delusional. I'm the delusional one. Cat won't talk to me for long. She'll chat for a moment, then tell me how stupid I was. André won't talk to me. He knows that Tori hates me because he stopped by to check on her, and she told him enough to where he won't look my way without looking like he wants to hurt me. I haven't seen Robbie since school started. He keeps his distance as well, but I don't know if it's because he knows what André knows, or what. What worries me out of everyone is that Beck doesn't hate me.
He sticks close to me. Always. I don't know why or how it happened, but somehow, we became a couple again. We don't kiss a lot, but we hold hands and hug. No one could believe it. When Cat saw on TheSlap that we were together again, she actually cursed at me. She was pissed that I would do that. I was stunned, but I felt it was deserved.
The biggest shock so far is what I saw Monday morning, 2 weeks after school started back up.
Tori Vega wearing black leather pants, black combat boots, a black leather jacket, a dark purple mesh long-sleeved top, and a black bra. Her hair is cut short, just above her shoulders, with blood red streaks in it. She has Dark purple eye shadow on, making her eyes stand out. Her lips are a dark red, like dried blood. I'm surprised that she has a motorcycle helmet in her right hand. This is not the Tori Vega I saw three weeks ago.
Tori POV
After the bitch left after the party, something in me changed. The Tori Vega everyone knew is gone.
A few days after, something compelled me to change. Everytime I looked in the mirror, I was pissed at the sight. My eyes screamed pain, but my outfit said happy. So I forced Trina to drive me to the mall and I bought a lot of black. At first I was reminded of HER, but I forced those thoughts out quickly. I bought everything, then went home and threw all my old clothes away. Last week, I got a license. But not for a car. For a motorcycle. My dad bought me a black 2013 Harley Davidson. There's nothing special about it, but it's mine. A few days before I decided to go back to school, I got my hair cut shorter. No reason, just felt like it.
I ride into school and see an open spot next to The Bitch's car, so I take it. I get off and walk to the school, ignoring the looks from everyone as I go. I take the helmet off as I step in, walking straight to my locker. I scowl at the locker. I really need to change it. 'Make It Shine' my ass. I open the locker, after I shut the damn lights off, and grab the books I'll need for the first few classes. I don't feel like paying attention in class, but oh well. Might as well pretend to. I go to head to class when I see her. She's standing by her locker with a stunned look on her face. I smile when and idea pops into my head.
I walk over to her with a smirk that rivals hers, stopping a few feet in front of her.
"What's up Bitch."
Everyone freezes when they hear me speak. Not only at what I said, but that I said it to Jade West without a care in the world.
"Tori?"
"Speak up bitch. I can't hear you. What'd you say?"
"Tori, what happened to you?"
"You did. And it's not 'Tori' anymore. You killed that happy little bitch. It's Victoria now. Oh, and Jadelyn?"
"Yeah?" She says, barely above a whisper, making my smirk grow slightly.
"My turn."
"You're turn for what?"
"You'll see."
I walk away, not caring about her response. I walk to Sikowitz's call and take her usual seat, smirking when she walks in a few minutes later and stops when she sees me. She eventually takes a seat in front, sitting beside Cat, who stands up and takes a seat on the other side of the room. Didn't see that coming.
"Good morning class!" Sikowitz yells as he climbs through the window. "Let's do something we haven't done in a while. Improv! Wait. Who are you?" He says, looking at me now. Guess he doesn't recognize me. Good.
"Victoria." I say, making my voice a little gruff.
"Okay. You look familiar. Have we met before?"
"No, we've never met."
"If you say so. Victoria. Jade, Cat, André, and Beck. On the stage."
We walk to the stage, me taking slow steps, until we're all standing side by side.
"Give us a location." Sikowitz says, sending me a curious glance, making me smirk slightly.
"The beach!" A random shrugger yells.
"Good. Now a situation." SIkowitz, again sending me a look.I don't respond to this one.
"Bad news!" Robbie yells, getting a nod from Sikowitz, who just repeats it then tells me to start.
Victoria - "Guess what everyone." I say, no emotion in my voice.
Jade - "Yeah?" She says, quietly, avoiding my gaze.
Cat - "I have a bad feeling about this." The usually happy redhead says, now a hint of fear in her voice.
Victoria - "A classmate and friend of yours was found dead a few weeks ago."
Everyone but me and Jade yell 'What', even the people in the seats.
Jade - "No. Please don't say it."
André - "What do you mean, Jade?" He says with a hint of venom in his voice.
Beck - "You okay Jade?"
Victoria - "Miss Tori Vega was found dead in her home, on January first. Who wants to know who killed her?" I say, watching Jade as she shifts uncomfortably.
Beck - "Why are you watching Jade? And who are you?"
Cat - "Beck, shut up. You're not helping."
André - "Chill out, little Red." Then looking to me, he continues. "Who are you, and what do you mean Tori's dead?"
Victoria - "Jadey here killed her after her New Years Party. Tori Vega will never be seen again, and it's all her fault."
Beck - "Who the hell are you to accuse my girlfriend of murder?!"
Victoria - "Girlfriend?" Looking at Jade, I take a few steps so I'm right in front of her. "What was it you said that morning?" I ask in an eerily quiet voice. "Didn't you say you'd never get with him again?"
Beck - "Get away from her you freak!"
Cat - "Shut the fuck up Beck! You have no right to say anything right now!"
Sikowitz - "Cat. Sit. You know there's no swearing in school."
Victoria - Watching as Cat sits in a seat closer to me, I continue. "I have something for you Jadey."
Completely ignoring Beck and André, I lock eyes with Jade, smirking wide when I see the fear in her icy blue eyes. I step off the stage and grab a coffee from beside my chair, one a grabbed earlier and hid so no one would notice. I walk on to the stage ant take the top off, a proud look in my eyes when I see the recognition cross her mind.
André - "Hey, now. No need for that, new girl."
Beck - "Don't even think about it bitch."
Sikowitz - "Beck, you sit down now too. No swearing."
Watching as he sits, I laugh at him slightly.
Jade - "Please don't."
Victoria - "Like I said, my turn. There's just one difference."
Jade - "What?" She says, loud enough so only I hear.
Victoria - "It's not iced." I then pour the still hot coffee on her head, smiling wide when she screams in pain as it pours down her head. I watch as she runs out of the room, looking at Beck before I continue. "Hey Beckett. I'm surprised you don't remember me. You tried to kiss me before the Platinum Music Awards."
"Tori!?" He yells, recognition finally setting in.
"It's like I said." The humor gone from my voice. "That bitch killed Tori. Victoria is the new Head Bitch of Hollywood Arts. Deal with it punk."
Worry not, fellow Jori shippers, Tori will become herself later. I kind of enjoy writing this version of Tori, so I'll stick with it for a while. Please leave feedback, I would love to know your thoughts on the new Victoria Vega. I know the location didn't mean anything for the scene, and I aplogize.
