Chapter 3: The New Jade

Author's note: I would like to thank those who reviewed my other 2 chapters. As I said, reviews are welcome and much aooreciated.

Disclamer: I don't own Victorious.

This chapter is a little bit shorter than the previous 2. Jade is completely different from her usual self. How will her friends react to her new personality?

If you want to picture Jade in this chapter, she's the typical nice and happy person. Kind of like Jade's character from "Sleepover at Sikowitz" sans the farm-girl accent. Just regular Jade, except happy and nice instead of mean and cranky.

***Tori's house. Sunday 3pm***

(Andre walks in)

Tori: Oh hey Andre, you're just in time.

Andre: Hey, thanks. Oh by the way, Beck and Jade are coming too.

Cat: Oh yay, I miss Jade so much.

Tori: Umm, Cat? You saw her 2 days ago

Cat: I know, such a long time.

Tori: Anyway, I'm glad they're coming but to be honest today I'm not in the mood for Jade's dark sense of humor

Andre: Don't worry. Beck says she's still nice like she was 2 days ago. Apparently those pain meds are still affecting her.

(Doorbell)

Tori: Come in! It's open.

(Jade walks in)

Jade: Hey guys! (happy) Oh my goodness, Tori I'm so glad to see you (hugs Tori tightly). How have you been Tori?

Tori: Good? (confused) I think. How are you feeling?

Jade: Oh I feel great because I'm surrounded by my wonderful friends, I mean, can life get ANY better than this?

Andre: Uhh where's Beck?

Jade: Oh he's parking the car, he'll be here any second. Oh Beck, my wonderful boyfriend, I love him so much. I'm so glad we're back together, I don't know what I would do without him.

(Everyone looks at Jade confused)

Tori: Umm, Jade? Are you sure you're feeling ok?

Jade: Absolutely! Please Tori, don't you worry about me, you're such a good friend.

(Beck walks in)

Beck: Hey, I'm here.

Jade: Hi honey (runs to him and kisses him) I missed you.

Beck: (confused but smiling) I missed you too babe.

Tori: Ok why don't we start the card game? Andre, Cat, Jade, you guys can get everything set up. Beck can I talk to you for a second?

Beck: Ok. Let's go outside.

(Tori and Beck walk outside)

Tori: Alright Beck, what is wrong with Jade? (concerned)

Beck: What do you mean?

Tori: She's being nice to me, WAY too nice to me.

Beck: So? You always complain that she's mean to you, how can you complain now that she's being nice?

Tori: I know but…I don't know.

Beck: Look, she had a life threatening accident two days ago. Maybe the accident caused her to realize how much she appreciates everyone and everything. I heard some people change after these types of events.

Tori: Hmm, maybe you're right

Beck: I don't know about you, but I like "nice Jade". Not that I didn't like her before, but it's a nice and refreshing change from her usual mean self.

Tori: You're right. And who knows, maybe now we can be friends for real.

Beck: Yup, that's right. Wouldn't you like that?

Tori: Yes, a lot. I'm glad Jade is nice now.

Beck: Good. So, should we go back inside and play cards?

Tori: Let's.

(Back inside)

Cat: Oh good, you guys are back. We were just about to start the game.

Jade: Hey Tori, I forgot to mention I love those shoes you're wearing

Tori: Oh thank you (smiles). I love your combat boots.

Jade: Thanks.

Cat: What about MY shoes?

Jade: They're beautiful Cat. Just like you.

Cat: Yay!

(Tori's phone beeps)

Tori: I got a text message from my mom…oh no, they won't be coming back home until tomorrow afternoon

Andre: What's wrong with that?

Tori: My parents always drive me to school

Beck: Woah, woah wait. You mean you STILL haven't gotten your driver's licence yet?

Tori: No (embarrassed)

Andre: What? Tori. You're almost 18 for crying out loud.

Cat: I thought you took another road test last month

Tori: Well I did.

Beck: And?

Cat: Please don't tell me you hit another lady in a wheelchair.

Tori: Absolutely not!

Cat: Ok *phew*

Tori: This time it was a blind guy

Cat: Tori!

Andre: You're hopeless.

Beck: Totally

Jade: Now, now guys. Give her a break. Stop bugging her. I'm sure Tori didn't mean to hit that poor blind guy.

Tori: Thank you, Jade. Wait…did you just stand up for me?

Jade: Yeah. What's wrong with that?

Tori: Nothing, nothing. Thank you.

Jade: Anyway, Tori, you'll have plenty of time to get your driver's licence. In the meantime, if you want I can drive you to school tomorrow morning.

Tori: NO. I mean, are you sure?

Jade: Doctor said I can do everything just like before the accident so why not?

Tori: Oh it's just that last time you offered to drive me to school…but you know what, nevermind. I would love that. Thank you.

Jade: Excellent. I'll pick you up at 7:20 am

Tori: Good. See guys? Nothing wrong with me not having my licence yet, Jade said so.

Andre: Ok, I guess if Jade said so then it's fine.

Jade: Awww Andre, you're so sweet (hugs Andre)

Andre: Thanks, I think. You know Jade, I must say I like this new you.

Tori: Yes, you're so nice now.

Cat: What do you mean? She was always nice.

Jade: Are you guys saying I was nasty before? (sad)

Beck: NO, no. You were awesome. But now you're nicer and that's nice to see. You understand, right?

Jade: Of course I do (smiles), I was just kidding. I love you guys.

Tori: Aww, this is so great. Us, together having fun.

Andre: Yeah, I have a feeling everything is just going to get better from now on.

The group is happy with Jade's new personality. But has Jade really changed for good? Will her old personality ever come back? Find out in the next chapter.

Next chapter: Tori rides to school with Jade. Will things go smoothly? Or will the real Jade come back? Also, how will people at school react to the "new" Jade?

I know this chapter may have been a little boring, since nothing significant really happened. But I thought it was important. I hope you guys liked it anyway. Please review

Love,

Michelle