Chapter 7 – Dinner at the Vega's.

Tori's POV

I get home from school to see my mom on the coach watching TV and my dad cooking something in the kitchen. I figure Trina is upstairs as she managed to stay off school today saying she was 'ill'. I decide to tell mom and dad about the dinner with Jade now, they can tell Trina later, there's more chance of her listening to them.

"Hey, mom, dad"

"Hey, sweetie, how was school today?"

"Fine thanks, listen… I've liked someone for a while, and we recently started dating"

"That's great honey, just as long as they're treating you well"

"Yeah, well I've decided I want to introduce you, at dinner tomorrow"

"That's wonderful, Tori" my mom said jumping up and pulling me into a tight hug "So I guess it's going well then?"

"Perfectly" I smile

"So come on, do we get to learn their name before we meet them?" she urged

"Yeah… sure. You've actually met before, it's Jade" I say nervously

I wait for their response, this could go one of two very different ways. Before I could find out I hear Trina's voice shouting from the top of the stairs.

"You're dating Jade? Jade West? The ice queen of Hollywood Arts? Tori, have you completely lost your mind? She hates you!"

"TRINA! Go back upstairs, we'll talk to you later" shouted dad, and Trina quickly ran back upstairs.

"She doesn't hate me…" I mumble, looking back at mom.

"I'm sure she doesn't, we'll talk to Trina and tell her to be nice. As for Jade, she's a little… eccentric, but she seemed lovely all the same. I look forward to meeting her properly." Mom smiled pulling me yet again into a hug.

"I'll cook us all something. I'm very happy for you, Tori" my dad said joining us in a hug. "You go upstairs and send Trina down. We'll tell her she has to be here and be nice"

I go to my room and decide to shower, by the time I'd finished and got into some PJs I hear Trina knocking on my door.

"Tori…"

"What do you want?"

"Mom and dad say I have to apologise for my comments earlier" she said stepping into my room and closing the door behind her.

"She doesn't hate me, and I really like her, Trina" I say as she walks over and sits next to me on the bed.

"I know. I just don't want to see you get hurt. No matter how old you are you'll always be my baby sister." She smiles, putting her arm around me. People can think what they want of Trina, sure she's loud and doesn't think before she speaks sometimes. But she's always there for me. "Because I swear, if she ever hurts you, or makes you feel like you're not worthy, I will show her where she can stick those scissors of hers."

"Thanks, Trina. But I've warned her and I'm warning you. You have to be nice to each other tomorrow"

"I will if she will."

"Good. Now let me get on with my homework! I have 2 essays due in for tomorrow"

"Nasty. Have fun with your essays" she sings as she leaves my room.

I take out my phone to text Jade.

Tori: Hey, I've told my mom and dad about dinner tomorrow. Trina heard me telling them I'm dating you and went a little mental over it, but she seems fine now xx

Jade: And I missed it? Did you at least get a picture of her face? ;)

Tori: Sadly no, but I don't think you'd have wanted to see it. It wasn't pretty xx

Jade: Damn.

Tori: I'll see you in school tomorrow, I'm turning my phone off so I don't get distracted while I do my homework. It'll probably be late by the time I finish. Goodnight, Jade xx

Jade: Yeah, I should probably get those essays written too… Goodnight, Vega xx

Tori: Can't you call me Tori now? Xx

Jade: Nope. Sorry, Vega ;) xx

*The next night, around 4pm*

Jade's POV

I'm so nervous. Yes me, Jade West, nervous. And yet again that is all down to a beautiful girl named Tori Vega. I've never been well at making a good impression, meeting Beck's parents was fine. We were both only 14 for starters so his parents just saw the whole thing as 'cute'. But this is different, Vega and I are both 17, a lot more mature and 'adult' about relationships.

I shower, and dry and curl my hair and do my makeup before opening my wardrobe to find something suitable to wear. Scanning my wardrobe I see a lot of short skirts, low cut tops and even a black corset, none of them would really make a good first impression. I settle for some black skinny jeans and a nice, dressy top that's not too low cut. My favourite pair of combat boots and finish with a long necklace with a silver 'J' on it. A couple sprays of perfume and I'm ready. I can feel those butterflies again.

I take out my phone to check the time and text Vega. 5:30pm. Perfect timing.

Jade: Hey, I'm just about ready to leave

Tori: Great, everything seems to be running fine here… You aren't bringing your scissors are you? Xx

Jade: You going to do a strip search or something ;)?

Tori: JADE! Please don't make any inappropriate jokes like that when you get here xx

Jade: Who me? Why, I would never do a thing like that ;) See you in a bit, I'm leaving now.

And with that I throw my phone into my bag and head for the car.

I arrive at the Vega household at 5:50pm. Those butterflies are still there. I ring the doorbell and wait patiently. Suddenly the door opens and I see Vega standing at the other side smiling "Hey" she says as I step into the house. I can smell the food cooking already.

"Hey" I say before giving her a quick kiss, I couldn't help myself. "Hello, Mr and Mrs Vega" I say politely with a smile.

"Hi, Jade. Please call me Holly" she replied

"And I'm David. Nice to see you, Jade" shouted Mr Vega from the kitchen.

"Jade." Said Trina, sharply.

"Trina." I respond quickly.

"Trina, Jade please be nice to each other." Warned Tori.

"Fine" Trina and I responded simultaneously.

"Perfect Timing, Jade. Dinner is just about ready. Please, take a seat and I'll serve it up" Said Mr Vega.

I take my seat at the table next to Tori, Trina sat opposite me giving me the worst glare ever. It took everything I had not to make a snide comment, I was determined for tonight to go smoothly. Mr Vega served up out dinner and took a seat next to Trina.

"So, Jade. What are your intentions with my daughter?" asked Mr Vega staring right at me.

"I- I…" I start

"Relax, Jade. I'm only messing with you" he said laughing.

"David. That wasn't nice" hissed Mrs Vega. "So, tell us about yourself. What are you hoping to get into in the future?" she asked looking back at me.

"Into your pants, hey Vega" I whispered to Tori next to me who instantly went red.

"What was that?" asked Trina

"NOTHING!" shouted Tori before I could respond.

"Well, as much as I love singing; I'd love to get into acting and script writing" I tell them.

"Wow, what sort of genre do you like?" Mr Vega adds

"I really like horror, and thriller" I respond instantly.

"Shocking" I heard Trina mutter, sarcastically.

I slowly start to feel more relaxed as the meal goes on, answering questions about myself and trying my absolute best not to say anything wrong. I could have threatened Trina a couple times, but I tried my hardest to keep any comments from coming out my mouth.

Tori's family were so much different from my own, my mom was there but we don't really have a close mother-daughter relationship. And my dad, well he's hardly even around. I try to avoid him.

I look the clock on the wall. 9:00pm. Wow, where did all that time go? We'd been sat talking for a long time now, Trina had excused herself a while back and disappeared up to her room.

"Would you look at the time? We'll go wash up and leave you two to talk" Mrs Vega said as her and Mr Vega picked up a few dishes and headed to the kitchen.

"I think that went well" I tell Tori

"Well? It went brilliantly" she said leaning over and giving me a quick kiss. "I-I'd love you meet your parents sometime" she said with a hopeful smile.

"Well, my mom should be fine but my dad he-" I sigh "I don't think he'd be too happy about me dating a girl…"

"You mean he's homophobic?" Tori asks quietly.

"It's not a phobia; he's just an ass… But yes, if you want to give it a name" I reply looking down.

"Well when you're ready; I'll be here for you no matter what, okay?" she says lifting my chin up.

"Okay." I respond before leaning in for another quick kiss.

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