Title: Outbound
Author: Jonathan and ZenNoMai
Rating: M (covering my bases this time)
Chapter: 8 A
Category: RADE, RORI, RORILOLA, RADELOLA
Spoilers: Post 'Bound' and 'Unbound,' sit will follow season 2 canon.
Summary: Spin-Off of 'Rebound'. Everyone has a double. But do doubles always act the same way?
Disclaimer: Victorious and Zoey 101 are owned by Dan Schneider, Danwarp, Nick, Viacom

Darkness soon morphed into bright light. As a hand left the lightswitch, the door behind her closed and a breath escaped her lips. She was soon rewarded to see the sight of her dorm. Still a mess from last night's study session, but a welcomed sight for the young woman of sixteen years to see. The one place within all of Malibu where she felt the sense of security and sanity—two feelings that she learned a long time ago to cherish and hold close to.

Dropping her bag by the corner of the room, she slowly made her way to the couch and collapsed upon the cushions. Her chocolate eyes closed one moment later, wanting to feel the stillness and quiet that only her room could provide, and allowing her to be in solitude. After today, it was a welcomed feeling. The only thing that would make this feeling perfect was that her Robbie would be resting beside her, his arms wrapped around her slender form; being the outer spoon, and holding her close to him. His breath sending warmth behind her neck, and his head resting upon her shoulder. Almost as if their two bodies became one, and she would aways hold that presence to high regard.

That would be the perfect blessing she needed.

But no.

Robbie was back at his Tech Theater class. A subject he was an expert. And the only reason he was taking it now was because the class he took at Hollywood Arts could not be accepted as part of his transferable credits. So, he had to take it again. And since he already knew what he was doing, he pretty much figured the class as an 'Easy A.'

That was something Robbie wouldn't mind having for a change; a place where he could be with his thoughts and not have to worry what would come next in his life. Tori had that with the roof above her, but with Robbie? It was his Tech Theatre class. The only thing though was that it meant there would be two hours in her life where he wouldn't be a part of. It was a sad truth, but something Tori knew Robbie needed. And if he needed it, she would welcome it in open arms; anything that would make her Robbie happy and secured. A feeling that she knew he lacked. And if this class made him feel that way, all the better. Tori knew that meant the next two hours was going to be extremely hard and boring.

Now, she didn't have anything to do to keep herself busy. And to be honest, she didn't want to do anything at the moment, but she also didn't want those two hours to drag by.

She didn't know what to do.

Closing her eyes again, the idea of taking a nap did seem tempting. It would be a way to kill two hours, and it would also grant her time to dream, and envision a world where she and Robbie were together. Sane, and safe. But that was also a risk that might lead to some alone time with 'Jade,' 'Cat,' or 'Rex.' And even though she hadn't had a vision from any of them lately, the chance to always meet with them again seem to risky to try and overcome.

There was only one way she knew she would be safe, and that would be when Robbie was back with her. And seeing as she had two hours to kill, she didn't think that was a safe bet.

Letting out a breath, she pulled herself into a sitting position. Looking around the room, she couldn't help but notice the mess that was left from last night. The idea of cleaning did appear in her mind, and even though cleaning was never fun, it was something that had to be done.

Slowing getting to her feet, she started to shift though the clothes that were left over from a recent sexual experience. A grin crossed her face when she remembered the last time they were together in this room. Making love on the couch, falling on the carpeted floor, turning each other round and round. Both of them having their time on top. Being together, merging souls, becoming one. A habit the both of them greatly cherished and always felt blessed. Finding the love that they found all those weeks ago, and always building their love from day-to-day.

Scooping up the clothes, she brought Robbie's shirt to her nose and sniffed it. Already picking up the familiar odor of her beloved. Her smile getting more serene at the moment. Mirth appearing in her chocolate orbs and a way of serenity engulfing her; a love that she great admired and depended on everyday of her life.

Taking a moment to cherish it even more, she finally began to move away from the bundle and made her way to the nearby laundry bin that sat beside their room. Turning around, she dropped the belongings within the plastic container and went back to cleaning the room. Making her way through the dorm, she started to pick up the leftover books from last night and stacked them together on the nearby table, and started to pick up the plastic cups too. Some of which having some Peppy Cola within them, and then tossing them in a garbage bag.

Afterwhich she found Robbie's jacket from the other day. She took it and made her way to the nearby closet. Opening up the door, she turned on the light and went for a hanger. Placing it on the hanger, she was about to close the door when she spotted something in the back. Looking at it strangely, she moved some of the clothes from the bar to the other side of the closet only to find a large white board facing the wall. Using her fingers she went for the board and brought them out of the closet. Weirdly enough, she found there to be six boards. All of which were pressed upon each other.

Closing the door finally, she turned the boards over and her eyes widened. Taking a step back, she found life size cut-outs of herself? All six of them were of her in different positions. All having an emotion it seemed that represented herself in different moods.

"What the…?" She asked herself. Not knowing what to think of what she was looking at it. "Oh God…" She whispered to herself…

But before she could even begin to question what she was looking at, she heard a sudden knock on the door. Looking back at the door, she quickly shoved the cut-outs back into the closet. Then shaking her head, she went to the door and opened it. Not having the foggiest idea who it could be.

When she opened the door, her eyes were shocked to see…

"Lola?"

It had been five days since Lola Martinez spoke to Rob that one night. And it gave her much needed time for her to think about what he said. True, when she spoke to him last, she did feel better throughout the whole concept of taking part in something that she never thought she would ever entertain herself with being a possibility. As something so out there that she didn't think that it would ever be worth concentrating about.

But as he suggested, she did take some time to think about it. So much thinking about it that she withdrew herself from her usual day-to-day way of life. Sure, she went to classes, and she ate and slept, but outside of that, she really didn't do anything else. She racked her brain over and over about it, and she even began to wonder that maybe she was driving herself too much into this thought process. That maybe she was thinking about it too much, and it would drive her sick with obsession.

That, she didn't want to happen.

But like she said, she couldn't think about anything else. She didn't even think about going to anyone for help on this. There was no way she was going to go to her parents about this, and she didn't really want to bring any of her friends into this either. Sure, she knew Zoey and Chase knew about it… only because they were in the room when she first heard of this idea. But, other than them, she didn't tell anyone or talk to anyone about it.

Not even them.

But she finally came to the point where she was done with the thinking. She couldn't deal with this by herself anymore, and she didn't want to go to talk to Rob about this anymore. And neither Jade. Granted, she didn't know anything about the apparent double of the true Jade West, but that didn't matter. To her, Jade was someone that didn't matter and she didn't have an opinion about. So, there was nothing to worry about with her.

That only left three people that had her worry about this. Vince for one. Her boyfriend. She knew that this was something that would have to be dealt with. But, she didn't want to deal with it unless it actually became a possibility. And if this didn't work out, there was no reason to bring him into this. She didn't want to cause more drama if she didn't have to.

And that was definitely true.

So, that left Robbie and Tori. The real Robbie and Tori. The real Robbie and Tori that she knew and that actually were her friends. Actually becoming good friends too; only because she witnessed the behaviors of how they were, and knew, that these two were people that you wanted as friends. They were so close and so caring and so loving that they were always there to help a friend. Especially a friend who was honest with them, and who felt that they could trust you with something so private as the sanity of a person; even if that came out as an accident. They still felt secure enough to talk to her about it, and that was something she learned that she should honor in a friendship.

Now, she was at the foot of the door of her friends. Of the two people that were destined to be part of something so private and endearing, that talking to them about this would only strengthen a new friendship; one that she knew would be forever cherished from the point on.

Letting out a breath, she went to the door and knocked. She head some scurffling for a moment and then she saw the doorknob turning. Looking up at the door, she soon saw the face of the one person that had been proven to be a mystery and a welcomed image. Nothing ever so familiar and strange at the same time.

"Lola?"

"Hi." She said, finally breaking herself out of her thoughts.

"You want to come in?" Her friend with the same face asked. Giving Tori a nod, she watched as the woman known as Tori Vega open the door. "What's up?"

Lola sighed. Knowing fully well this was going to be a touchy subject. "I was hoping we could talk." This time Tori nodded as an answer. "Robbie around?"

Tori watched as Lola entered the room. "He's actually at class right now." Taking out her pear phone, she noticed the time. "He'll be here in about an hour. If you want to…"

Lola cut her off. "I've had enough time to think about this." She smiled. "I don't mean to be rude or anything, but something like this has been on my mind for five days, and I finally want to talk about it."

Tori let out a breath, knowing full well what she was thinking about.

"Sure." She smiled. "You want a drink or something? I actually got some Belgium Coco if you want that."

The idea of coco did sound nice. She half expected to hear either Peppy Cola or Wahoo Punch. But Coco, she did think would be offered. "I actually would like some coco. Thanks."

Tori grinned and went to the kitchen where she already had a pitcher of coco resting on the counter. "I made this earlier. It's still pretty warm." Pouring the you Martinez a glass, she offered it to her friend shortly after. Tori poured herself a glass too.

Taking a sip, she gestured with her hand the couch where they would be able to talk finally. Following her gesture, the two friends went to the couch and took a seat.

"So, what's up?" Tori asked finally.

Lola took a sip of her drink. "I talked to Rob the other day. Y'know about this whole relationship that apparently he, Jade, and my 'double' have." Tori nodded, taking a sip herself. "And it's been on my mind for the last week. I couldn't stop thinking about it, and I think I want to finally talk about it. I was hoping I would be able to talk to you and Robbie about it at once, but I'm beginning to think that maybe if we talk, and we get a handle on this better, then talking it with Robbie will be easier."

Tori took a breath. "Ok…"

"Like I said, I've been thinking about this. And this whole think is still creeping me out. I don't know what to make of it. I mean, I guess it might be something to think about, something to experiment about. But…"

Tori cut her off. "Lola… you don't have to…"

Lola shook her head. "No, I do. I've seen the way you and Robbie are. I see how close you two are, and truth be told, I wouldn't mind being part of something like that. It seems like you two are really in synch, and it might be something worthwhile to think about… I just…"

Tori took a sip of her drink again, shocked that this was actually being discussed. Yeah, she knew it was coming, and she knew that she and Robbie did talk about it; briefly though. But still, they did talk about it. It just didn't get the attention that it deserved yet.

Letting out a breath, Tori interrupted her. "Lola… Robbie and I… I mean… We…" She took another sip. Nervous how this might actually come out "We've talked about this. Yeah, we have. But… but not that much of it. I mean, Robbie and I… we just…"

Lola listed to her as she saw Tori trying to process this concept. And she could see the wheels in her mind rolling… enough for her to be sitting next to her, nursing her coca, and taking long breaks between each part of a sentence, that it actually wasn't really coming out in any sort of a statement.

Lola took a deep breath, and placed her coco on the table. Turning back to her friend, she took a soft look at Tori. Taking her hands, she started to reach for Tori's cheeks. The same way Rob was approaching her five days ago. And as she was, she began to realize that allot of what she was experiencing with Tori was what she was going through with Rob. Taking another breath, she moved her lips forward and started to press her lips against her. Starting to plant a kiss on her friend. But rather than experiment with it further, she pulled away. Leaving Tori with a shocked look on her face.

"You kissed me?" Tori asked, her voice low. Shocked, but low.

Lola nodded. "Yeah, I guess I did…" Looking at her, she added. "I dunno. I'm sorry. I just…" She shook her head. "I went over with this Rob, and I guess, kissing you was something that would move passed the craziness."

"Well, yeah…" Tori stammered. "We are definitely passed crazy." She shook her head. "So… passed crazy…"

Lola nodded. "Yeah, I think so too." She looked at her. "I just wanted to try this. Rob said that he, Jade, and the other me were so close, so into each other…"

"I get it… I do…" She placed her coco on the table too. "Wow. Um… I…"

"Yeah…"

"I don't know what to say." Tori said in her low voice. "I never thought…"

"Me neither." She reasoned.

"What do we do now?" Tori asked, not sure where to go.

Lola sat silently, not knowing how to answer.

Then the door opened.

TBC in Chapter 8B

WOW! I can't believe this happened! I think this chapter came out so good! I hope you liked it. And before I forget, I want to thank Megan0104 for her help. Oh, and I think I got my mojo back! I think my RORI is coming back full strong! I hope you all liked this chapter.

Thanks for reading.

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