Tori's POV

It wasn't like Tori to totally disregard what was happening around her in a lesson but today, she decided, was an exception. She could not believe what she had done. She could not believe that she had done what she had done, and then not bothered to look at Jades reaction.

What the hell is wrong with me? First i upset her, and now I kiss her? Jesus, she's only started talking to me again an 3 hours ago. Now she's probably arming a militia to hunt me down. Ugh.

"Tori?"

She looked up at Andre feeling slightly dazed. He gestured to the microphone in her hand. "You, ah, you missed you'r cue.. Again." He said tentatively.

Tori stared dumbly at the mic, before suddenly realising she was meant to be singing. "Oh.. Andre, I'm sorry. Uh, j-just run it again."

Andre regarded her with something akin to suspicion. "What's up with you girl? You've been in a little world of you'r own ever since you came through the door. Are you sure you're okay?"

"Yeah, I'm fine, really. Just a bit headachey. Run it again, I'll be fine this time," she gave a weak smile "3 2 1 and I'm back in the room."

Andre didn't look convinced. He reminded her of cat that Sunday.

"Alright.. If you say so." He fiddled with a few buttons and the music started again. Tori took a deep breath and focused on the music, pushing Jade to the back of her mind.

"There is something that I see, in the way you look at me, There's a smile, there's a truth, in you'r eyes."

This is gods way of saying he hates me.

"But an unexpected way, on this unexpected day, could it mean this is where I belong? It is you I have loved all along."

Really badly.

"It's no more mystery, It is finally clear to me, you're the home my heart searched for so long, and it is you I have loved all along."

This isn't even funny. Tori silently willed the song to just end. It was starting to feel like the song was silently willing Tori to end.

"There were times I ran to hide, afraid to show the other side, alone in the night without you. But now I know just who you are, and I know you hold my heart, finally this is where I belong. It is you I have loved all along"

Jade in all her glory burst through the temporary walls she was being kept behind and once again flooded her thoughts. Tori thought of the time she came to her house in tears and cried on her grans pillow. Jade had apologized for getting eye make up on it, but truth be told, Tori treasured the pillow even more now. It reminded her of a time when Jade was just Jade around her. Without all of her walls.

"It's no more mystery, it is finally clear to me, you're the home my heart searched for so long. And it is you I have loved all along"

Tori tried to prepare herself for the bridge. But in truth, she was starting to feel crumpled on the inside. She remembered the time when Jade hugged her after her dad watched her performance. She remembered how happy she felt. Please just let it be over. However, the bridge approached, and she had no choice but to open her mouth and sing the words.

"Over and over, I'm filled with emotion, your love, it rushes through my veins. And I am filled with, the sweetest devotion, as I, look into your perfect face."

Tori's hands gripped the mic so hard her knuckles had turned white. She felt herself shaking, and hoped it didn't come through in her voice. She glanced at Andre, who was busy playing with more of the buttons that were sprawled out in front of him- he hadn't noticed. All she had to do was keep it that way.

"It's no more mystery, it is finally clear to me, you're the home my heart searched for so long. And it is you I have loved, it is you I have loved, it is you I have loved all along."

The song ended and Tori swallowed hard. Andre looked over to her, his mouth open to say something "Hey- woah, Tori your as white as a sheet. You wanna sit down a moment?"

She could do nothing but nod. She didn't trust her voice to say anything more without breaking. Andre crossed his arms and frowned at her. "Alright, what's going on? Tell uncle Andre."

Tori sighed and gathered herself. "It's nothing. I just... Really messed something up."

"With Jade?"

Tori froze. "Wha- how did you-"

Andre held his hands up in defense. "Don't panic! I know nothing. Just, after the party on Friday, I gathered something must have happened and neither of you were in Sikowitz's this morning, so..."

Tori relaxed a little "Oh.. Well. Yeah- but don't mention it to her for god's sake."

"I won't. Its time for lunch anyway, so maybe you can sort it out then."

"Yeah. With me as an offering to the gods."

"It can't be that bad."

Tori looked at him dejectedly. "It really is." With her words, the bell went and they began to pack up. The knot of dread in her stomach was tightening by the second.

What if she flips out in front of everyone? Tori grabbed her bag and headed for the door, saying to Andre she'd meet everyone later.

God, I can't face her. I can't.

She stood in the corridor outside her class and made the on-the-spot decision to be a coward. She headed for the black box. She knew it would be deserted- there was a play being set up in there and until it was done, it was out of bounds to students at lunch. She reached the theatre and thanked god when she found it unlocked. Making her way over to the back row of seats which had the least amount of set propped by them, she dumped her bag and sat down and pulled her phone from her pocket.

Should I text her? No.. Best leave it. She replaced her phone in her pocket and sighed. The distant sounds of people enjoying their lunch hour was slightly depressing. She sat staring into space wondering what to do about her situation for nearly fifteen minutes before the first text came through. She ignored it

That'll be Andre asking where I am. She thought miserably. Oh well. He'll cope without me for one lunch. Her phone buzzed again.

Go away. She wondered who it was this time. Maybe Cat. A few more minutes went by and her phone buzzed a third time.

For crying out loud. Tori pulled her phone from her pocket and got ready to rant. She unlocked the screen and her stomach instantly knotted again.

Jade West- 3 Unread Messages.

She stared at the screen for a moment before slowly moving her thumb to open the messages, her breathing suddenly audible.

Jade West

13:09- Andre said you were upset? Where are you?

13:12- We checked the janitors closet, and the detention room ('cause that was likely)- Where are you hiding?

13:14- Okay, the others have gone- just tell me where you are at least?

Another came through as she read.

13:15- Please?

She read through the messages a few more times, scanning for any signs Jade was angry with her. She couldn't see any. She took a deep breath and replied.

Tori Vega

13:16- I'm in the black box. Please don't kill me.

Jade West

13:16- Why would I kill you? These jeans are new. I'm on my way.

Tori couldn't help but smile a bit. Maybe she wasn't angry after all. Maybe she would live to see tomorrow. A couple of minutes passed and the door to the black box swung open. Tori braced herself regardless of her renewed optimism.

"Why on earth are you sat in here?" The goth asked as she crossed the room. Tori peeked at her. "I.. I thought you'd be mad with me.."

Jade frowned but said nothing, taking the seat next to her. "I'm not mad.." She reached into her back and took out a foil wrapped item, handing it to tori. "It's Festus' birthday- he's making pancakes. They're surprisingly nice- thought you might like one."

Tori unwrapped the foil and found a fresh pancake, adorned with a little slice of lemon. Her stomach growled, and she realised just how hungry she was. She looked back to Jade. "Thanks... Did you want some?"

Jade smiled a little "Nah, Cat forced her mango salad on me."

"Was it bad?"

"Well.. It wouldn't be my first choice. Mango should never have been put with salad. Like raisins and cookies-" she glanced over to the brunette "-It's immoral."

Tori smiled as she ate the first little wad of her pancake. She looked down at it "Hey.. This is good. He should make these more often."

"He'd make more money off them than mango salad." Jade muttered.

Tori sat quietly as she ate the rest of her pancake, glancing at Jade every so often. She was still unsure if she was in the clear.

"Are you sure you're not mad with me?"

"I'm sure."

"But i-"

"Tori, I'm sure. I don't mind. Anyway... I started it."

"No you didn't."

"I told Beck. Who told you."

"But.. I was the one who.." Tori sighed. She was going to have to face it sooner or later "I was the one who kissed you."

Jade looked at her "Lets just.. Forget about it. For now.."

For now? What was that supposed to mean?

Outwardly, Tori gave in. "Okay.." she screwed the tin foil up into a ball and aimed it at the bin. By some miracle, it went in. She checked her phone for the time and sighed. Lunch was nearly over. A phone went off which wasn't hers and she looked to Jade who was already reading the message.

"Everyones going over Cats after school- they want to know if we're coming."

"How do they know your with me?"

Jade shrugged and suggested casually "I told them I was going to look for you, and I don't make a habit of failing?"

Tori rolled her eyes smiling "Good point. Yeah.. I'll go. Cats house is usually fun. Are you going?"

"I guess."

That made Tori unusually happy. They picked up their bags and made for the door and in turn, their last lesson.

Hopefully tonight things will get back to normal. Tori thought. But in truth, she didn't quite want things to go back to normal. She didn't quite want to forget about what had happened. Because as much as she'd worried over it, it had brought her to realize something. She still had feelings for Jade West.

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