This chapter is dedicated to ElinaAnn. Hope you enjoy it honey ;)

If I've been on your mind

You hang on every word I say

Lose yourself in time at the mention of my name

Will I ever know how it feels to hold you close?

And have you tell me whichever road I choose you'll go

I don't know why I'm scared 'cause I've been here before

Every feeling, every word, I've imagined it all,

You'll never know if you never try

To forgive your past and simply be mine

The week went by quickly and by the time Friday came around the weather had settled down. The sun hadn't shown itself, but the clouds were light and the air was fresh outside. School had gone by in a blur and neither Jade nor Cat had come in. Trina had left school with Andre so Tori had the car to herself. Holding the steering wheel she peeked over at her GPS making sure she was heading the right way. Jade's house was located just a bit deeper into the woods, a few miles away from the school. Cat had text her the addresses that morning and Tori had to be sure she was going the right way, the last thing she wanted was to get lost in the woods of all places. Looking ahead her mind went back to her dream, she scrunched her eyes in wonder, the dream was so vivid, it was as if it had actually happened, never in all of her life she had ever had dreamed something so… real. A part of Tori couldn't figure who the hell was that guy she was kissing. She wasn't so much bothered that she dreamed of kissing Jade because Tori felt a strong connection to her, she liked Jade and she was great as a friend so it wasn't anything to think about seriously, but that guy, his eyes and voice were too painfully familiar, it annoyed her she couldn't picture him clearly in her head.

Soon enough she pulled up to the house. The house was huge and beautiful, it was tall with white windows and blue sheltered stone bricks. The premises was surrounded by thick trees with only one road leading in and out. Quickly she parked and got out, shutting the car door behind her and walking towards the house, up the stairs and to the door. She looked around briefly before knocking. "Come on in," Cat's voice rang from inside. Cautiously Tori turned the door knob and walked in.

"Cat?" Tori called out as she looked up and long and behold Cat was walking down the front steps towards her. She was wearing shorts and a belly shirt that showed off her tone stomach. Her hair was curly and bounced around her shoulders. She looked hot. Tori's shoulders slumped as she looked down at what she was wearing; jeans, sweater and boots with her hair in a bun. Eh.

Tori was brought out of her negative thoughts as Cat wrapped her arms around her and hugged her. "So glad you're here." she said.

"Me too." Tori said hugging her back.

"Come on, let's start fixing this place up." Cat said.

Tori nodded and looked around, "Sure, where's Jade?"

"Upstairs in her room, she'll be down soon." Cat smiled, "Come." And then she took Tori's hand and was off.

They started by taking some tables outside and gathering wood for the bonfire. They then poured chips and pretzels into bowls and scattered the bowls throughout the house. The fridge was filled with beer and the mini bar they had was fully stock. And when they finished they sat down in the living room to relax, "Cat, it's none of my business but where are your parents and Jade's?" Tori asked.

Cat shook her head, "No it's fine. I'd figured you'd ask sooner or later. Jade and I have been friends for a really long time, when I was young my parents died so Jade and her father took me in. Her father William is a doctor, he travels to different countries all the time so he's never here. Only drops in occasionally when his job lets him have off."

"Oh," Tori shook her head in understanding, "So it's just you and her. Wow."

"Well yeah, but there is Jade's brother," Cat started.

Tori looked at her surprised. "Jade…has a brother?"
"Twin brother." Cat replied, tilting her head.

"What's his name?" Tori asked.

"His name… his name is…"

And before Cat could finish the door opened and in walked Jade. Jade was dressed in a short black dress with black bicker boots. Her hair was down around her shoulders, curly with layered dyed blue. She looked stunning, like a goddess.

"Hello lovelies. Finished up already?" Jade asked, her eyes landing on Tori. Tori flinched, her mind wandering off to her dream.

"Yes. What time is it?"

"Around six… people should be arriving soon." And then Jade's eyes looked over Tori and what she was wearing, "Vega… what are you wearing?" Jade asked. Tori blushed scarlet; she knew she looked like a mess.

"I uh… this." Tori shrugged.

Jade smiled, "Come on," Jade said holding out her hand to her, "I've got something that would look great on you."

Tori looked to Cat before taking Jade's hand, "Okay."

Jade's room was large and beautiful; her bed was covered in purple satin sheets with thick black lace at the tips. The walls of her room were painted a crème pearl white and her dresser with matching mirror was black, a shimmy black that was glistened deep in the wood it was painted over. As Tori walked over to her dresser she noticed her jewelry box, an out castled wooden box that held the jewelry in small squares. Tori reached into the necklace spot and pulled out a locket. It was golden and a tad rustic with a rose bush out in the center of it, turning it around Tori could read that it had something engraved on it. Amis Pour Toujours, friends forever in French. "Wow. This is beautiful. Where'd you get it?" Tori said, turning to look at Jade who was staring at her. Tori coughed and looked down at the jewelry she was holding up.

"Thank you. It was a gift from an old friend of mine." Jade said as she walked over and took the locket from Tori's hand. Jade quickly placed the locket back and then pulled open a drawer and took out a hair curler. Putting it into an outlet she turned it on a left it on top of her dresser.

"While that heats up let's find you something to wear."

Jade turned towards her closet and opened it. She rummaged through her clothes and before Tori knew it she pulled out a short black dress. It was beautiful and Tori was at a loss for words. "You want me to wear that?" Tori asked.

"Why not? You have the legs for it." Jade said taking it off of the hanger.

"Well… okay, thank you." Tori said.

"It's nothing Vega, my bathroom is right there, go try it on."

Tori nodded and took the dress; she walked into the bathroom and changed quickly, kicking her clothes to the side. The dress hugged her body like a glove. She looked great. Tori walked out of the bathroom hesitantly, biting her lower lip she looked up at Jade who had her back towards her, holding the curler in her hands. Tori swallowed, "What do you think?" she asked.

Jade turned towards her and once her eyes landed on Victoria her blue orbs glowed. Tori truly looked beautiful, she was always beautiful. Jade smiled as she looked her over and Tori tried not to fidget, she couldn't recall why she felt the need to look great in Jade's eyes. She just desperately needed Jade's approval.

"You look… you look beautiful Vega," Jade smiled, nodding her head, "now get your ass over here and let me do your hair."

Tori nodded her head.

Half an hour later she was done, her hair was curled all around her shoulders; she wore flats along with the dress that fit her perfectly. Her makeup was light. Jade told her she needed much makeup, her natural beauty was enough. With that said Tori only put on some mascara and gloss. Tori looked down at herself and for the first time in a long time she felt pretty and ready to let loose. "You're perfect." Jade said. And Tori tried hard not to blush, if she was perfect to Jade than she was complete.

"Alright, let's go." Jade said taking Tori hand. They left the room and Jade locked her door behind her.

(x)

Time flashed by and before she knew it the party had started. Music blazed through the house and Tori was sure that was all Andre's doing. People beyond people have arrived; teens that she was sure didn't even attend their school. Teens drank, their bodies grinding together as the smell alcohol filled the atmosphere. And then just right outside people hanged out too, smokers and talkers along with the bonfire that was lit to keep the night alive.

Tori had lost Jade along the way; she had offered to get them drinks and when she returned she couldn't find Jade anywhere, so she drank both cups of beer. Some guys even try to flirt with her but she brushed them off fast, she wasn't in the mood. Actually, though she dressed for the part, she just wasn't in the party mood at all. It brought back too many unwelcome feelings.

Pushing through the crowd of people Tori went to search for Cat and Jade, she needed someone she knew to hang with.

She searched everywhere, even outside but to her luck she couldn't find either, that was until she decided to check out their basement.

She could hear voices from downstairs as she walked down and even a television. That's where she spotted Jade standing on the sidelines while a few people played spin the bottle.

"Well look at what we have here, fresh meat Tori. Hey, you lookin' to join?" Owen asked. Owen was a kid Tori knew from Band class; he was Irish with glasses and roguish blonde hair. He wasn't the hottest guy she had ever seen but he was extremely good-looking with a scar right underneath his lip that made him look dangerous, as if he had gotten the scar in a fight.

"Yeah Tori, you should come play." said Jessica. Tori knew Jess from English class. She was the ultimate cliché of hot air-headed blonde. Tori looked around the rest of the circle and noticed a few other people too, Dylan from Chemistry and Amanda from Italian class. The others were Sean and Christa, she saw them around school but she didn't know them too well.

"Um… I don't know." Tori said, looking over at Jade for help.

"Oh c'mon, we don't bite, not unless you want us to." Owen said with a wink.

"Well go on Vega. Take a spin." Jade said with a drink in her hands, her eyes were questioning as if she doubted Tori would do it. And without hesitation, Tori shrugged her shoulders and went to sit down, "Why the hell not." Tori said as she sat down. The circled cheered and took swings of their drinks as Tori took hold of the bottle and turned it. Her eyes focused as it turned and landed on Jessica.

Tori looked up at Jessica who shrugged and leaned forward, quickly their mouths meet in a kiss and then it was over.

"Now that's more like it." Owen cheered and as he took the bottle and spun it. It landed on Amanda. Amanda eagerly leaned forward and kissed him. Owen left no one surprised when he stuck his tongue in Amanda's mouth and deepened the kiss. Tori looked up a Jade who stared her in a curious way, a small wicked smile spreading on her lips. Some part of Tori wondered what she was thinking; another part of Tori wanted her to join.

And when Owen pulled away from Jessica he looked over to Jade, "Hope you're enjoying the show West, but I'd prefer if you joined in."

"Why Owen, it's not like you'd get lucky enough to land on me."

The circle laughed.

"Bet you a twenty I would." Owen said.

Jade looked to him then to Tori and then back to him. "Deal."

Jade walked over and sat down, shoving her drink into Jessica's hand, "Hold this." She said as Owen took the bottle and spun it. Sure enough, it landed on Jade.

"And tonight just keeps getting better. Come on West."

Tori looked up Jade, who smirked before leaning towards him, "A deal is a deal." She said before placing before hands on his cheek and kissing him. Tori had no idea why but in that moment she wanted to grab a stick and hit Owen over the head with it. Slowly they pulled apart not before Jade took Owen's bottom lip into her mouth and bit down.

"Bloody fuck West, I didn't literally mean bite if you want." Owen said, snapping away from her.

"Oops." Jade said as she took a twenty from her bra and threw it to him. "Come on Vega." Jade said as she stood up, leaving an angry Owen behind.

(x)

Jade got them some beers before heading up stairs. "Where are we going?" Tori asked.

"To my library." Jade said. And soon enough at the end of the hall they walked into Jade's study. The room was large with an enormous sofa in the middle. The walls were covered by cabinets that contained books. Jade went to sit down and Tori joined her.

"So, how are you holding up?" Jade asked her. Tori smiled and shrugged, taking sips of the beer.

"I'm okay, really, this has been the first party I've been to in a while so I guess I'm a little out of it."

"Really… and what was that like, partying in LA?"

"LA… it's a whole different universe than Greywood. LA is colorful, magically, everything there is… alive. Everyone on the street, whether they're running off to work, or going shopping or just going out for a run, they all have a purpose. Some goal they want to meet. In the city, that's what it's like, everything is fast speed. The parties, at least the parties I went to, they made you feel like you can be anyone you want to be. The music can change your identity, the people you dance with makes you feel electric and the people you kiss, you'll most likely never see them again, but in the end when you're going home high off of life it'll all have been worth it. That's what partying was like in LA," Tori said looking to Jade, "At least before…" Tori cut herself short. She didn't want to discuss what was on the tip of leaving her tongue.

"Before what?" Jade asked.

"Nothing, it was nothing."

"You know, you can tell me anything Tori. I won't judge you or push you away. You can tell me anything you'd like."

Tori thought about her words for a second, did she really want to open up these past wounds.

"It's the real reason why you left LA isn't it? You're afraid of talking about why you're really here in Greywood." Jade said. Tori looked at her horrified, she didn't want to talk about it but it was as if she was an open book for Jade, she could be read easily.

"How…"

"I read people… come on Victoria. You can tell me." Jade said moving closer to her.

"It's not that I don't want to tell you, it's that it still hurts to talk about, even think about. You'll look at me differently."

"That's not possible." Jade said, sternly, her eyes honest.

"Okay, you asked for it. The real reason why I'm in Greywood was because I wasn't wanted anymore back home. I… I did something, something horrible, something out of my control and ever since it happened nothing was ever the same." Tori said closing her eyes. "Her name was Naomi; she was tall, beautiful and a total bitch. We never liked each other, not since she stole my Cinderella doll in kindergarten and dipped her hair in blue paint. We we're enemies, as ridiculous as that sounds we were always constantly at each other, she had her group of friends and I had mine. Of course Naomi was much more popular than me. Anyway she and her boyfriend Ian were on the rocks, and he had always had a thing for me, so when they broke up I called Ian up and we hanged out a few times. We hooked up one night and the very next day he got back together with her." Tori took a beat, embarrassed about her past actions.

"Go on." Jade encouraged her.

"He uh… he didn't stay quiet about our hookup, he told and when she found out she made it her life mission to make me miserable. So when the school dance came around she called me out in front of everyone, the entire school found out that I had hooked up with Ian, she didn't however say that they were broken up at the time so it made me look like a total home wrecker. It was just a hookup nothing more or less, we didn't even have sex. And then when she finished verbally humiliating me, as if that wasn't enough, she threw red punch on my dress. It was a vintage dress, it belonged to my mom, the dress was white and ruined. I was so embarrassed I ran out. My friend's Kayla and Lidia came after me of course to see if I was okay but I had had enough, so I went home… I didn't tell my parents what happened and instead I told my mom I had spilled punch on the dress by accident, she was furious." Tori laughed, her eyes watering from the memory. "She was so mad at me, said I was being irresponsible. Anyway when I went to school the following week it wasn't so bad, a few stares here and there but nothing I couldn't handle with the support of my friends. When I saw Naomi again it was in gym class, I was so angry at her for what she had done to me, I was pissed. I wanted to get back at her for what she did to me so when it was time to play some Volleyball I made sure I was on the other team. When I had the ball in my hands I knew where I could hit it just right for it to collide with her face. I thought it'd be funny, it would hurt just enough for her nose to bruise and she would be dramatic and everyone would say she was being a drama queen." Tori said, tears silently leaking down her face. Jade reached over and took her hands in her own.

"That's not exactly what happened. I hit the ball and it hit her face perfectly, I just didn't know I'd hit it hard enough to break her. She collapsed to the floor instantly, everyone rushed to her side, her face was so purple in bruising no one could even recognize her. She was bleeding through her nose and her left eye was disoriented. She was out cold and I had done it. I literally broke her face." Tori cried turning over to Jade, "I mean… I couldn't explain it. I'm not generally a strong person, so when I hit her that hard, I couldn't explain how I had broken her face. From that point on everything changed, my entire life. Everyone thought I was on steroids. I was the bitch who slept with her boyfriend and took steroids just to get back at her for humiliating me at the dance. None of it was true; I just couldn't explain how a girl like me was able to hit her hard enough to break her face. I had to take drug tests, just for them to make sure I wasn't taking anything that gave me that type of strength. Everyone went from talking behind my back to fearing me in less than one day. People called me a freak, my friends abandoned me, I tried to call them to explain but they never returned my calls. My parents were embarrassed and Trina couldn't even look me in the eyes. My life was a mess and nobody wanted me around, after I got off of my suspension even my teachers treated me differently. It was as if my life was sucked into a twilight zone and no matter how much I wanted it to get back to normal it didn't. My parents thought it was best for me to come out to Greywood with my aunt, have a fresh start. I always knew in the back of my mind that they couldn't deal with me and that problem I had caused." Tori said, her voice trembling. "Trina came along because my parents suggested it would be good for us, I know she only came along because she was branded the freak's sister. I think she resents me for what happened… her life was kinda perfect until I screwed up." Tori shook her head and whipped her hair back from her shoulder. "Being at this party reminds me of my old life. It still hurts."

Jade took Tori's hands and brought them up to her lips, she kissed Tori's knuckles and Tori sighed, feeling a rush of warmth and love spread over her. Jade looked up at her. "Thank you for being honest with me. Tori, you will never have to be alone again. I promise your life will get better. I promise that I will always be here for you; I'll never leave you ever again. I'm so sorry for what happened, and I wish I could have been there to comfort you through that rough time. And your old friends… well fuck them, now you know they weren't your true friends. You won't be sad forever Tori."

Tori smiled a small smile a Jade; finally she had told her the truth about her horrible past. She felt an enormous weight being lifted off her shoulders. Pulling her in Jade hugged Tori to herself tightly. "I'll never leave you." Jade sighed. And then they pulled back and stared at each other, their gazes locked in a passionate embrace. "Tori… I,"

And before she could finished the door opened, "Jade? Are you in here?" Cat asked as she came in, Tori and Jade broke apart, Cat looked up and giggled, "Here you two are. You both have been missing the party."

"I think I'm going to head home, I'm a little tired." Tori said standing up.

"Oh." Cat's voice drop, "Are you sure?"

"Yes."

"Do you want me to drop you off?" Jade asked.

"No, I drove here so I'll just tell Trina to take a ride with Andre for sure."

"What about tomorrow? We should hang out, maybe go into town and have some brunch." Cat nodded.

"Yeah, if we're not all hung over, I'd love that," Tori said before looking down at her dress, "I should change back…"

"No. Don't worry about it Vega, you can keep the dress, I'll wash your clothes and you can pick it up tomorrow when you pick us up for brunch." Jade said.

"Are you sure?"

"It's just a dress, I've got plenty." Jade smiled.

"Okay, thanks… for everything." Tori said.

"I'll walk Tori to her car, come on." Cat said taking Tori's hand. Tori looked back at Jade, "Thanks." She mouthed to her once more before letting Cat lead her out.

(-)

As Tori drove off down the narrow path away from Jade and Cat's house her mind was scrambled. She felt so relaxed. Tori couldn't believe she finally opened up about her past. And as Tori drove she almost didn't notice the guy on the motorcycle coming up the same road, she moved her car over to allow him space to pass, looking out her window she turned at the same time he did as he drove by. Tori shook her head and looked straight ahead again. She was beyond exhausted, she couldn't wait to get home and sleep the liquor off.

(-x-)

Jade had finally sent everyone home, it was around three in the morning and she wanted to get in a little bit of sleep before seeing Tori tomorrow. Jade and Cat swept through the rooms using their vampire speed. They cleaned the house spotless. Cat had kissed her before taking off to her room. Before Jade could place her hands on her own doorknob she felt a familiar presence near. The door was unlocked. Using her foot Jade kicked the door open slightly, walking in she looked around. Nothing was out of place. Slowly she looked around and about, she could feel him, he was in her room. She felt her blood shake as she looked around. He wasn't going to easily show himself. "Enough games, show yourself." and in a flash Jade was pinned up against her wall. His hands around her neck and his breath tickling her nose. Her blue eyes looked up and stared deeply into his brown ones. "Hello little sister, long time no see." He smiles.

"Beck." Jade whispers, "You're back."

"So it seems." He says, "And may I say, you smell... Delicious! I can almost taste her scent lingering off of you." Beck says, and then his hands are releasing Jade's neck and he's stepping back.

"She doesn't know about us, she doesn't remember anything." Jade says quickly. Her eyes like daggers at his skull.

"Then the same rules apply, remember baby sister we made a deal. I've come to collect."

"Not yet, give it time, give her time. And then we'll know for sure."

"Yes. We will." Beck says walking over to Jade's door. Instantly Cat shows up and looks over at him up and down. "Hello Beck. Haven't seen you in some time."

"It's been a while Kitten," He says as he places a finger underneath her chin, "Did you miss me?"

"Maybe." Cat whispers.

"If only the same could be said for Jade." Beck says as he looks back at his sister, "I'm off. I've had a long trip and I'm sure you won't mind me staying in the guest room. Sweet dreams little ones." Beck says as he walks through the doors, "Tomorrow I plan on making my dreams a reality." and then he stalks down the hall and down the stairs. When he's far enough Jade punches the wall behind her and lets out an aggressive groan.

Cat is quickly at her side, "This doesn't change anything."

"No. It changes everything." Jade says icily, "I'll be damned if he takes what's mine again. We shall see who wins." Cat looks up at Jade with a sad smile.

"We shall see." Jade says one last time.

Beck is back!

WHOO HOO

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