Alone in the Closet?
Tori watched Jade sob her eyes out when she explained that Beck said he was "glad Jade broke up" with him. After dragging Tori into the janitor's closet Jade crumpled. She looked broken, and despite whatever differences they had Tori felt her heart break for Jade. A lump was rising in her throat and her eyes start to sting but she held herself in check, choking back her own tears.
The last thing she needs is me making her feel worse. Tori thought to herself.
Tori found herself looking into Jade's tear-streaked face and was struck again by how amazingly beautiful Jade was. Her blue-green eyes were shining and but she was so distraught, Tori fought the urge to pull her close and hold the sobbing girl.
Jade has never been very fond of hugging me. Tori remembered sadly.
"Why doesn't Beck want me?" Jade cried, maybe a bit overly dramatic given how mean she can be.
Tori instinctively took a step closer to Jade. Tori felt herself buckling under the desire to just hold her.
"I really don't understand it myself." Tori admitted softly. She spoke to herself but Jade's eyes snapped up at the unexpected caring in Tori's words. Jade's make-up was running down her cheeks in two streaks and made Jade look even more hurt.
How could this fragile creature be the same Jade who dumped coffee on my head my first day at Hollywood arts? Tori asked herself.
"What do you mean? You just basically agreed that I really haven't done anything nice for him in a long time." Jade said, sniffling.
I just want to hold her and tell her everything will be okay. Tori was getting fixated.
"I don't know." Tori said taking another small step closer to Jade. "I just don't understand why he wouldn't want you back. It wasn't his idea to break up."
"Don't remind me!" Jade let her head hang down and she cried. Jade's long hair fell covering her face and Tori watched Jade's shoulders shake.
She misunderstood me. Tori's face fell and she regretted her choice of words.
"I'm sorry." Tori took the last step and was standing right in front of Jade. Tori reached out and placed her hands on Jade's shoulders and before Tori could blink Jade threw herself into Tori's arms and buried her face in Tori's hair.
I won't let go. Tori closed her eyes and felt Jade fit neatly into her embrace. Tori thought Jade smelled of cinnamon and spice, like you would imagine Halloween would smell.
Tori wrapped her arms around Jade and hugged her tight. Jade continued to sob and Tori just rocked her in her arms and caressed her hair gently.
"Jade, you misunderstood me." Tori whispered gently in Jade's ear.
Slowly Jade's sobs began to subside and she moved her head so she could look Tori in the eye.
Tori fought back a smile at Jade's tear-streaked face. Tori wasn't sure how much she should tell Jade about how she felt about beautiful goth.
Just be as honest as I can. Tori told herself, she knew she couldn't lie about it. It just wouldn't be fair to either of them.
"Jade you were right about everything you said." Tori said softly. Tori brought her hand up to Jade's face and gently removed the tear streaks. Jade's eyes continued to shine beautifully.
"Explain." Jade demanded, confused.
"Jade, you are the complete package. You're talented, unique, and beautiful beyond words." Tori said out loud.
Jade's breath caught in her throat. Fear, confusion, and surprise all flashed in her eyes but she didn't pull away from Tori. Tori thought Jade looked very much like a deer caught in headlights, quite strange considering how tough she is.
"Tori, I've been a real gank to you ever sense the day you arrived. How can you say that?" Jade asked with a touch of malice in her voice.
"And those have been my most painful moments since I've come to Hollywood Arts." Tori said sadly. Her composure broke just enough for Jade to see the pain in Tori's eyes.
"My point exactly." Jade said, taking a step back from Tori.
Chiz! Dammit Tori stop messing this up.
"After hearing what I just told you, can't you think of just one reason why I've always said to you, even from day one, that I was never after your boyfriend?" Tori asked sadly.
Jade looked like she was about to snap off a witty comeback when her lips came together and her eyes grew wide. Jade looked into Tori's now sad eyes like she was seeing her for the first time.
"Look maybe if I would have said something sooner you would've understood, but after seeing how mean you'd been to me..." Tori didn't or really couldn't finish that sentence.
I've never admitted this to anyone and now this. Tori almost managed to laugh through her already falling tears.
"This is some kind of game, right?" Jade asked quickly suspicious.
"I'm not playing any games, Jade." Tori said sounding hurt and tired.
"So all this time? You really haven't been into Beck...it was, me?" Jade rocked back on her heels and again her breath hitched in her throat. "I really am a gank!" Jade admitted.
Now Tori did laugh, at least to herself.
"Now you know the truth." Tori said.
Tori found Jade looking at her with an apology written all over her face. She might not be able to say the words but Jade was obviously hurt by her previous actions.
Tori held open her arms. Unsure now, if Jade would be so willing to be held by her.
I wouldn't be surprised if she just wanted me to leave her alone from now on. Tori thought painfully.
When Jade walked forward Tori hugged her tight their bodies fit together like puzzle pieces. Both girls rested their heads against each other's shoulders and their arms almost completely encircled each other.
Tori felt Jade's body relax against her and she knew the worst was over now, at least for Jade.
If only I didn't have to let go. Tori knew that it was impossible but to hope...and to dream. Jade was in her arms right now.
"So where does that leave us?" Tori dared to ask as she held Jade in her arms.
Tori watched Jade turn a smiling face towards hers and was surprised by Jade's next question.
"You really think I'm beautiful?" Jade asked raising an eyebrow and leaned her face close to Tori's.
"Jade, I think your gorgeous." Tori spoke aloud the thought in her head. Tori found herself looking at Jade's lips and she ran her tongue over her lips wetting them.
"Really now, tell me more." Jade asked. She wrapped her arms around Tori's neck.
She's not pulling away. Tori kept her arms around Jade trying to find a way to stretch this out.
"Your eyes sparkle like waves on a summer's day and just looking at them makes me feel special." Tori said, looking deep into Jade's eyes.
"Do you really feel that way?" Jade asked softly.
"Only when your not making fun of me, or asking me to jump off cliff or walk in front of bus." Tori said with a small smile.
"I've always said you were little miss perfect because you had even me fooled you know. You're also the perfect package you scene stealer." Jade admitted softly.
"I'm confused." Tori said suddenly.
What is Jade saying? Now it was Tori's turn to be confused.
"Tori you are every bit as beautiful, and talented as I am. Why do you think I get so jealous when you steal my roles." Jade smirked.
Jade's voice was devoid of her usual snark and Tori understood that Jade was telling her the truth. She also detected something else in Jade's voice, it was low and sultry.
She actually thinks that I'm beautiful? Tori was amazed. She looked back into Jade's eyes which now looked like the sea after a storm, swirling and mysterious.
When Tori's eyes went wide with realization Jade leaned in closer. Tori felt Jade's delicate fingers tuck a strand of hair behind her ear then her lips move in and press against her's.
Tori felt her pulse race when Jade's lips were pressed firmly to hers. Tori's arms tightened around Jade and she parted her lips. Jade's kiss was slow and tender, passionate. Tori thought Jade's tongue felt like silk against hers. Jade's hands slide against Tori's sides and back and she deepened the kiss. Tori felt her body ignite when Jade's body began to subtly grind against her own. She felt that rush of heat find her cheeks, and her body moved of it's own accord and matched Jade's gentle rocking.
Tori felt her entire body tingle with desire in one kiss with Jade. This was the last thing she would have ever imagined happening when Jade dragged her into the Janitor's closet.
"Some people are trying to sleep in here!"
And speak of the Janitor.
Both girls turned to face the man trying to hide under a cover in the back corner of the closet. Tori's cheeks were flame red and both girls were panting when they turned to see the Janitor turn so he was facing the wall. Both girls quickly exited the closet arm in arm.
A/N: This is a flashfic challenge with Rahne4227. For all of my readers following More than a New School Chapter 8 is coming soon. What do you think of my Jori one-shot?