A/N the book mentioned in this and many chapters to come is my soon to be edited novel- so don't go looking for it for about another year.

Jade Pov

I was all moved in and tonight was my first night in my new home with Tori. Her mom wanted me in the guest room, so we turned into my room over the last two weeks. Tori and I gave it a new coat of green, black, and purple paint. I moved all my dressers into it and I got a new bed. My family was loaded and would still be paying for my tuition, but I would be living under the Vega's roof from now on. Her mother quickly set a few ground rules:

1. No sex and no arguing. We really couldn't fght her on that because we weren't planning on doing nor had done anything sexually just yet. We had slept in the same bed before, but never slept together. As long as we abided by that rule she wouldn't bother us about anything.

2. Curfew of 11:00 o'clock, school only exception. I've never had a curfew before, but I never really went out too late, despite what people may say.

3. I must address both of Tori's parents as Mom and Dad from now on. This was the only issue- I never really had a mom and dad. I mean my parents raised me, but after a while we grew very distant. By the time I started middle school I was lucky to see them two or three times a month. They were always traveling and I learned how to fend for myself. Money was never a problem. I really only ever called my parents by their first name in the little time I saw them. However, I would at least show enough respect to these people that let me live with- my... I think I can call her fiancee- to call them what they wished. We are engaged, despite not going any farther until after we graduate.

Anyways, although this was my new room, this was not where I would sleep. I would be sleeping in Tori's room with her. They only said I couldn't have sex. They never said we couldn't sleep in the same bed, cuddled up together. I still couldn't get over how warm she was. I mean, I know it could have just been the moment, but she had been seriously warm. I found out from her mom that Tori had an above average temperature; she was naturally warmer than most people. The seemed odd because I had a lower than normal temperature; I was naturally colder than most people.

It was still mid-day on a Sunday so Tori and I were just cuddling on the couch watching a movie of my choice. Saw IV was one of my favorites, but I needed to take her needs into consideration, she was easily frightened; I had picked a less scary horror movie. It was called Gremlins- an old classic that was part horror part comedy. She really seemed to enjoy it. I enjoyed when she got scared and held me tighter.

Just as we were getting to the end, queen annoyance walks in.

"Well don't you two look cozy. Whatcha watching?" She stared at the screen. It took her about two seconds to register the movie and jump onto the couch. "I've never seen this before. I've heard of it but never seen it. Why were they so cute and now so ugly? Where'd they come from? How many are there? Wh-" She met my eyes and we came to quiet understanding. I wanted silence, and to be with Tori. Trina got up, moved to the chair and didn't say another word.

I don't think Tori even noticed because her eyes never left the screen, and she was still holding me tightly. We were still in our pajamas, hers sweat pants and tank top, mine a t-shirt and panties. Tori didn't mind my choice of pajamas, but Trina didn't like it. This was going to be my first night of many living here, so Trina would get used to it. I was only wearing my pajamas because Tori had still had hers on when I got here this morning, so I had quickly changed back into mine.

The play had gone great two weeks ago, and the casting director had been particularly interested in Andre and myself. I wasn't surprised when he approached us afterwards asking if we would like to negotiate some sort of deal. We were both excited until he mentioned we would have to move away to Florida. I quickly no thanks after that, and Andre said he still wanted to finish school here before moving into a career far away. The guy told us he would be in touch in case we changed our minds. Since it wasn't a really big movie deal he had been talking about, neither of us reconsidered.

As I came out of my thoughts, I noticed Tori had gotten up while I had been thinking away and had put in a new movie. "This is one I think you'll like. I'll try not to wet my pants, as long as you don't let me go." She started the movie. It was Saw V. I had gotten so stuck on Saw IV that I never got around to watching the rest. As we sat there, I could tell it was really freaking her out. When the pendulum scene got close to the gory part, she was holding onto me very tightly with tears in her eyes. I stopped the movie.

"I like these movies, but I can't force you to watch them if they're going to make you cry and squeeze me to death. Besides the last movie was for me; pick one you want to see. I'll try to stay awake as long as you keep letting me hold you."

"Deal." She walked over and removed Saw V from the player. I was still getting used to the whole being considerate part of a relationship- which is probably why I even let her put that Saw movie in- but I could grow to like it. She was my girl and no one could say otherwise. I didn't feel like I needed to control her like I did with Beck. Maybe that's because I never really liked Beck. He was just there for show and to make it look like I could feel emotions other than anger, at least until I met Tori, then I really did feel something for someone other than anger.

I had given up my scissor habit because I had used the scissors to help cool my anger. Tori replaced my scissors, cooling my anger just by being near me. Come to think of it, I heard Beck had left Hollywood Arts all together after the big reveal and that he left town. Oh well, guess he just couldn't accept losing me to someone, much less a girl. He had always been against the whole same sex thing. That was one of the reasons I stayed near him; he could help me hide my true feelings for other girls. Before Tori, I hadn't felt love but I had felt attraction. Even before Tori I had never been attracted to men, but she ruined it for all of them permanently. Tori had been talking all weekend about some new student coming to the Arts. She said he was some big name teen author. She had also said she had a copy of the first book of the soon-to-be trilogy he was writing.

I had seen the book she was talking about and had researched about him. His name was S. Moscow. The book he wrote was called 'Heart of the Void Book One: The Dark Descent'. I was going to read it over the next week to see what the big deal was. From what I had heard though, this book was the start of a series that would make the Twilight books look like old cliches. However, from what Tori told me it wasn't centered around a love story. She said she wouldn't tell me anything else, and if I wanted to know more I would have to read it.

I returned to reality when I felt warm lips press against my cheek. I looked over to see her cuddling back up with me and press play on the remote. The movie she had picked didn't surprise me; it was that stupid sponge movie. I really didn't care what we watched though, as long as she was happy and she was near me. I guess real love makes a lot less sense then acting in love, which was what I was used to doing.

Tori Pov

I just sat there cuddled up to my 'Sweet Darkness'. That was my pet name for Jade. She in turn called me her little 'Shining Spark'. She would also make me call her by her pet name when I said goodbye on the phone. I was allowed the same privilege, forcing her to say it to me.

We just sat there all day watching movies with the occasional interruption from Trina. Trina would be quickly silenced or scared off by Darkness; I liked that. Whenever Jade visited me before she would scare off or at least shut Trina up. Now that she lived here, things would be a bit more quiet. Tonight was her first night here as a fellow member of the household. We wanted to get everything we had held in in the two years we had known each other out, so we kind of sped a lot of things up. Since we had hidden our feelings for two years we decided to just get all the awkwardness out of the way; I suggested she move in. Dad wasn't too happy to have someone with a possible record in his house, but Mom was for it and after I convinced him Jade hadn't commited any crimes (that I knew of) he quickly warmed up to the idea.

I lost track of time in the cold gentleness of Jade's arms. Our polar opposite temperature conditions made body contact between us, even if only through clothes at times, very enjoyable. I would heat her up and she would cool me down. It also cleared up why she didn't sweat very easily. Her body didn't need to cool down as fast before reaching a critical temperature so it didn't sweat as often. My body did quite the opposite; I sweat too easily.

In any case when we sat there cuddling, I knew this would be enough for the time being. As long as I could hold her in my arms I was happy. Her cold skin brushing against mine. Her cold lips on mine. We were the perfect match. Polar opposites. Happy and angry. Darkness and light. Hot and cold. Any of these could be used to describe both how different we are and how alike we actually were . It was true that opposites attract, and we were living proof.

It was already 9:00 at night. We needed to go to bed. Trina had already gone to sleep. Mom and Dad would be unconscious by now. This was our chance to go to my room undisturbed. Unfortunately we were both tired from moving Jade's last few things into my house that morning, so we didn't have the energy to even make out. We just crawled into bed and lay there together. She took me in her strong, cold but gentle arms under the comforter and whispered to me, "I love you, Tori Vega. My Little Shining Spark." I answered, "I love you too, Jadelyn West. My Sweet Darkness."

Jade Pov

The next morning I felt strangely good. I hadn't felt so good after sleeping in... ever. I opened my eyes to see Tori had gotten up already. She had never been an early riser before; now she seemed to be getting up earlier and earlier like she was trying to impress me. I looked at the clock, it is 6:30. We still had an hour and a half before the doors opened, and another half hour before first period. I didn't feel tired or groggy; I felt warm. I guess since I sleep by myself I always feel cold and don't sleep well. This was the second time I had gone to sleep with Tori, but the first time we held each other while sleeping. Maybe she warmed me up in the night which made me sleep more soundly; I could get used to that. Her warm body felt so good against my cold flesh. Our temperature difference made us perfect for each other.

I got up and quickly put some clothes on. I didn't wear the eyeshadow or blush anymore, and I had let my hair return to it's natural color in the last month. I still wore lipstick, but only when I was going out. This was first time anyone at school would see me without my makeup though, and I couldn't wait to the look on their faces. The great Jade West no longer hides herself behind barriers. I was still a bit cold on the inside and cruel, but I would definitely ease up on people. Especially Robbie, he was a dork, but he meant well enough.

I still plan to put that doll through a shredder one day and blame it on a squirrel. Knowing Robbie, he would be too choked up over the loss of Rex to see any lie in that story. I picked up that teen author's book and went downstairs. Tori was on the couch fully dressed and reading the same book I was holding. That makes seven times now she's read it; she didn't even read Breaking Dawn that much. She really liked this series. I wonder what will happen when book two comes out. Actually I'd rather not think about it.

"We still have like an hour before we need to drive to school. Why are you up so early?" She asked me which took me by surprise. I was going to ask her that.

"I had a really good night sleep thanks to my personal Spark and I got up without being able to pass back out. Will you ever stop reading that book?" I replied.

"Only when book two comes out. Besides the author is coming to our school today, remember? He going to be attending Hollywood Arts. The whole school is really excited." Tori stated.

"Isn't today the day we make our big reveal to the student body?" I asked.

"Yup so it will be extra exciting for us." This girl obviously hadn't considered the possible backlash this could have if the rest of them didn't like this. I decided to leave it at that and made myself some toast. When I saw they had chunky peanut butter I admit I was a little giddy; I could never find this stuff and it was my favorite. Hard, tough, and crunchy like me. I spread it on my toast and walked back in the other room. Apparently Tori was reading the big betrayal scene she always talked about because she had that "no don't do it" look on her face. I really need to see what the big deal is.

We really just sat there quietly, one eating, one reading. When the clock said 7:30 we left with our bags and hopped into her car. She had insisted on driving me to our first day of school as a couple. I realized at that moment that when the students heard about us, they would see our rings. If an idiot like Robbie can figure it out, anyone else at the school can.

"Should we take off our rings?" She asked me. Again knowing exactly what I was going to ask her. I thought about it and figured if we're gonna be open about this we might as go all the way.

"No, if they figure it out, they figure it out. Now that we're together we shouldn't care what they think. Besides," I said as I cracked my knuckles, making her giggle,"If they have a problem with it they can answer to me. This made her smile a little wider. I was glad I could make her smile, she was mine, no one would ever change that.

She pulled into a parking space and we both exited the car. Immediately I heard people whispering as they saw us walk up to the main building, hand in hand. I didn't care what they said because it wouldn't change a thing; anyone who tries to break us up will be broken. As if she was listening to my thoughts, Tori smiled even wider and put her head on my shoulder, sending the whispers into full blown conversations.

"That settles it they are together." one girl said.

"Pay up chump I told ya it was Tori." I heard a boy say to another.

"It's about time." a small group said. I guess some people saw this coming. That made me smile a little. So far not a single negative comment. We got to our lockers which were now next to each other. We grabbed our stuff for first period, placed a photo of each other in our lockers and shut them.

"Everyone he's here!" Some girl yelled out. When she said that, everyone but Tori and I rushed to the front. We just kind of strolled along. We knew who they were talking about- the author of that book. Seeing that his book caught the attention of every student and teacher both male and female, excluding myself and Sikowitz, I was sure the whole school was there.

This guy's book must be very good or he's just hot to attract such a crowd. From what I had heard, only his agent had seen this guy before. I had also heard he wasn't stuck up like most young celebrities, but you hear that a lot about people. It's just a front.

We decided to walk straight to Sikowitz's class for first period instead. We had a lot of stress with the flood of rumors that were bound to hit us soon; we didn't need some author drama making it worse. Sikowitz looked pleased to see us, he was wearing his usual bathrobe slipper combo. His hair was a mess; he still he wonders why he can't get a date.

"Yeah we're here. How long do we have to wait until the rest of the school stops drooling over that guy and gets back?" I was not in the mood today. I just wanted to see how the students reacted to us together, to me without makeup, and get on with the day. Instead we would have to wait a while for the rest of the school to move their asses back to class. I decided to take this chance to read this guys book. I got as far as chapter three before the rest of the school finally got back, and I'm talking three Harry Potter style chapters. I'll give him this though, it's a good story so far. It's also not like Twilight with all story and no attention to actual literature.

Don't get me wrong the story in Twilight was great, but the writing style was pretty sloppy. Then again it was targeted at teenage girls so it didn't need to be neat and tidy so to speak.

After the announcement over the intercom to tell us the schedule had been shortened for each class to accommodate the delay this morning, we continue our day for the most part uneventful. When we sat down to lunch though, I could see a number of glares directed at Tori by a few guys. Mostly guys who had had a crush on her. Then they all switch to me, this time switching from hurt to hate. What did I do? I confessed my love. If a guy had done it they would have been given a medal for bravery. When a girl did it to another girl apparently they're branded a witch. Some people think I got her to switch sides out of sympathy or guilt; the thing was she was already on my side before I even met her.

I decided to ignore it. Tori hadn't even noticed, too involved with Andre on the plan for some new song. I just sat there watching her talk. Those deep brown eyes were so beautiful. Her hair shined in the sunlight. She was perfect and she was mine. She was my little Shining Spark.