-VEGA

"JADE! You're doing it wrong!" I yelled at her she was cutting the pasta with her scissors! I know it's not a good idea to let her help "What? It'll be easier to put the pasta inside the pot if they've been cut" she reasoned out.

"NO! You're not supposed to cut it! You have to cook them all in one piece" I took the pasta away from her but she didn't let go, "Hey! Mind the sauce Vega" I tried to pull the pasta away from her but she won't budge "Let go JADE!"

"What's going on here?" great Trina's here! Alright I give up I let her have the pasta and she grinned "Why did you come home early?" I asked.

"Well we don't have a karate practice today so I went home early plus Jade's looking for you" she answered. Wait Jade's looking for me? Wow... "Oh wait I see that she's already here so what are you two doing?" she took off her shoes and stood near the kitchen.

"We're cooking pasta" Jade said without looking to Trina "You can cook pasta?" she asked "Well I wouldn't be here if I can't, can I?" she is now looking at Trina while giving her a sarcastic smile. "Alright why don't you help us cook the pasta Trina?" she laughed what?

"No thanks I already ate keep the noise down though cause im going to have my beauty sleep" she went upstairs well at least I wouldn't be able to hear her voice. I looked at Jade and she's still cutting the pasta. I took her scissors away from her and she frowned.

"I would highly appreciate it I you lay low your scissor addiction for a while" she rolled her eyes, "That'll never happen Vega" she tried to take her scissors back but I didn't give it to her "I'm not giving it to you till we're finish cooking the pasta"

"FINE! Now take care of the sauce and I'll deal with the pasta" that's more like it.

When the pasta is ready Jade didn't help me set the table nor arrange the plates and the utensils. She said that im still her slave and im lucky enough that she helped me cook the pasta.

"So how was it?" I asked, "Not bad I can tolerate the taste" what? She can tolerate the taste? So it's not good enough? "What do you mean you can tolerate the taste?" I said frowning damn we spent an hour cooking this pasta and she's just going to say that she can tolerate it? Hell naw.

"Relax Vega try it yourself" she continued eating it without bothering to look at me "Well its delicious" I said, "Yeah because you're the one who made it" did I hear it right? She almost compliment me "Did you just…" I paused "It's delicious for you because you're the one who made that's why you're being biased" she rolled her eyes and continued to eat the pasta. Aww I thought she's going to compliment me.

After finishing our pasta dinner. Of course I'm the one who washed the dishes and cleaned up the table while the damsel is watching TV in the living room and eating the pizza that she ordered.

"Im done" I said, "Well it's getting late so I have to go" she stood up, "But I'll continue torturing you tomorrow" she smiled, "Night Vega" she walked out of the door leaving me standing here all by myself. Thirteen more days Tori, thirteen more days! I said before heading upstairs.

Apparently last night is one of the best one's that I had with Jade plus I can go to school now because I gave Trina some of my money to buy a new lock for the house but in return she's the one who's buying it. She gladly accepts it and she allowed me to go to school today.

I am still Jade's personal slave but now… She only has two days left. And she's making sure that im suffering in those remaining days she's succeeding and im hating it.

"Don't forget my espresso tonight deliver it at my house on seven thirty. Don't be late or else I won't take it" dang it how am I supposed to get there? I sighed heavily, "Hey why the long face?" I didn't notice that Andre is beside me.

"Well Jade wants me to deliver her coffee tonight at her house but I can't drive" Andre knew about the deal and he keep on saying good luck to me every single day. Quite supportive.

"I can drop you there if you want. My grandma's going to the dentist so I might go past Jade's house" He knows where she lives? "You know her address?" he laughed, "You didn't know? Dang it gurl you're helpless" He messed up my hair and went to Sikowitz class. Which reminds me we have the same class and Jade will be there. Great

Everyone else is there except me and I saw Jade while she's smirkimg at me. Man I know what she's thinking. And because im the last person who went inside the class I get to sit next to her… Because nobody wants to sit beside her. You already know why.

I glanced at her and she's just looking at me intently as if she's reading what's inside of my mind. And because I was looking back at her we're kind of like having a staring contest "Knock it off you two" Sikowitz said, so I stopped staring at Jade and I saw her smirked on my peripheral vision.

Sikowitz started teaching us some random stuff and told us how his day went. I still don't know how he managed to become a teacher here. "Alright class dismissed" that was the last phrased that I heard from him when I heard the bell rang yes its lunch.

The lunch went well except for the fact that Beck keeps talking to me and of course I don't want to be a rude friend or anything but I don't really want to be near him when Jade is around. I can feel her glaring at us and I am not even sure if she's mad or pissed or something. It's confusing.

"What are you doing tonight?" Beck asked, "Homework you?" he shrugs "Well I was hoping we can go grab a sushi tonight but I guess you're busy" I feel really bad but I think it's better if I just tell him what im really doing even if it involves Jade "Actually im going to Jade's house tonight… Im supposed to deliver the coffee that she ordered at starbucks" he looks confused "And why are you doing that?"

"Long story so yeah we can't hang out tonight" I smiled "Yeah but if you want I can take you to her house" why is he being persistent? "No thank you Andre offered me a ride with his grandma" he seems disappointed but just think of what will Jade say if she sees Beck and I together while going into her house? I wouldn't want that to happen.

"Seriously though why are you going in to her house?"

"Because we had a deal that I'll be her personal slave for two weeks so that she can consider having me as a friend" there! I said it! "Why are you doing this? Why are you risking a lot of things for her? What if she breaks the deal?" he sounds worried but he's not yelling at me because he doesn't want our friends to know that we're arguing.

"I know Jade will never back out on a deal" he frowned, "You sound like you've known Jade for a long time"

"I may not know a lot of things about her but im pretty sure she's not that cruel to leave me hanging" I trust Jade "Well I sure hope you get what you wanted" he stood up and said goodbye to our friends.

"What was that all about?" Andre must have heard us, "Nothing" I lazily replied. Im not in the mood to talk to anyone right now. Considering the fact that my relationship with Jade is affecting my relationship with Beck as well. I don't really know why Beck is doing this. Like seriously, I only think of him as a friend.

I only kissed him on the first day because I want to show Jade that she can't diss me and that she's not the boss of me. But I didn't know that Beck has a secret admiration for me at that time. God if I only knew then I shouldn't have done that. I was dozing off when I heard the bell rang for the second time.

It's time to shake off my thoughts and head to my next class.

After taking my last four classes. I went home immediately to get dressed before getting Jade's espresso coffee in starbucks "Whoa what's the rush?" Trina saw me while putting a light make up on. "Nothing" I went outside after saying goodbye to her.

"Ready?" I nodded. Andre is picking me up at six thirty he's dropping me off on their way home as soon as his grandma finish her check up. Which will take an hour because Andre needs to buy some extra meds too "Andre! Who's this girl in your car?!" cheesus crust that's Andre's grandma yelling to the top of her lungs.

"Grandma this is Tori, remember? You used to like her" Andre answered it's true. She used to like me when she's not yet crazy… But then she went insane and she can't remember me anymore so she started hating me ever since.

"I don't know Tori and why is she here?!" she yelled again. "Grandma! Just listen to my music" Andre handed her the iPod and she started listening. "Sorry about that" he apologized to me. "Nah im used to it" then we both laughed.

It was a long drive because we went back and fourth although he managed to drop me off just in time. "Thanks so much Andre I owe you another one" he smiled, "Well there is one thing you can do for me" he said while leaning back in his car, "What?" I smiled back. "I'll discuss it with you in school" he waved me goodbye and I did the same.

What could it be? I mean he usually use my favors when he wants me to sing with him and he would tell me right away. But tonight the case is different. He wants to discuss it in school. And 'discussing' is not in Andre's vocabulary. He would tell me what it is right away. You're just being paranoid maybe I am.

Knock knock there was no answer, "Jade?" I yelled. I heard footsteps running down from the stairs then suddenly the door in front of me opened. I saw Jade wearing a black tank top with black tight boxers. Holy chiz she looks so hot

"VEGA!" Then it hit me, "Umm yeah?" I asked dumbfounded. "How did you know my address?" she was calmer this time. "Andre dropped me off here" I handed her the coffee and she gladly took it. "Come on in" wow I can't believe she would let me in.

If you think Jade's house looks enormous from the outside, the inside of her house is gorgeous as hell. I see some ancient paintings of various artists in every wall of the house. Most of them are old. But I didn't imagine Jade's house would look like this.

-WEST

Earlier today…

Tori as a slave isn't that bad, in fact she's really reliable. And it's sad to say that I barely have two days left in making her life miserable. Speaking of Vega there she is.

She's wearing a purple extension on the left side of her hair, matching her purple blouse together with her blue jeans and brown pair of boots. Vega knows how to dress to impress I said to myself… wait… does that mean she impresses me? Nope not gonna happen.

She looked back at me and I just smirked that's right Vega… It's good to see you too and I can sense fear in her light brown eyes. I always think she has the perfect set of eyes. Then she started to look back at me and I couldn't help to stare.

It feels weird because I find her irresistible even when she sounds pissed or annoyed. I am having the urge to stop torturing her because I don't want her to feel that way. Not anymore I don't.

I guess reality hit me that im turning soft for Tori Vega. Im not going to lie it's actually happening. And it's a very bad thing… I can't even let that happen.

So when Sikowitz told us to stop staring at each other, I decided to make her stay away from me as much as possible. Not again Jade… Not again. But I clearly don't have any choice left. So after hearing the bell and Sikowitz saying 'class dismissed' I went out of the room to eat lunch.

Unfortunately I saw my loving ex-boyfriend Beckett Oliver sitting beside Victoria Vega in the Asphalt Cafe having lunch together. Now isn't this great? I thought to myself. It's no big deal or anything, I don't really care. But I can't help staring at Tori today. There's something about her that's actually worth staring at.

But as soon as I heard the second bell rang I went to my next class and left the table without saying goodbye.

It was a long day when I got back home I was feeling tired and dizzy. It's pretty hot outside and thank god I didn't sweat. I never sweat. I drank a cup of water before turning on the TV to watch my favorite scary movies.

Knock knock knock who could that be? I said to myself that must be one of my dad's business partners so I continued watching the horror movie called scream… Dang it this movie's giving me chills. The good kind of chills… "Jade?" I heard someone yell outside. I recognize that voice.

I went down the stairs as soon as I can and I am right. I saw her standing on my porch holding a cup of coffee on her left hand "Vega?" I asked her, I didn't think she can make it here. Knowing the fact that I didn't give her my address or any clue about the location of my house.

"VEGA!"She is dozing off "Umm yeah?" I knew it. "How did you know my address?" I don't recall giving her any hint about my house. "Andre dropped me off here" She handed me the coffee and I took it from her.

"Come on in" I said while going inside the house I can see her checking out the surroundings. It's her first time to be inside here. And I think she likes it. I smiled. "Your house is beautiful" her eyes are sparkling. What is wrong with me? I know I have a crushy feeling towards her but no this is not how I normally act.

"Yeah" I answered shortly Im not going to lie but im quite glad that she likes my house. Everyone does… what makes her opinion special? Nothing. "Sit" and she sat next to the couch where I was sitting.

"Not bad Vega I didn't really think that you can make it" she smiled, "Well surprise!" she cried. Oh God stop doing that, she looks so cute. "Jade? What are you watching?" she must have seen the TV. "Im watching scream" her mouth formed an 'o' shape.

"Watch it with me" she's being hesitant, "You can't decline" then I saw her pout. Why am I only noticing this just now? Most of the things that she's does is cute. I don't find it annoying anymore nor irritating as well. That's because you're liking her I guess there's no turning back now. What could possibly go wrong? It's just a simple crush.

I didn't focus my attention to the movie anymore instead I looked at Tori and I can see her face full of terror and disgust as she watches the movie. She looks cuter when she's chewing popcorn. I can't help but smile.

"Ahhhh!" she screamed it didn't shock me that she screamed but she suddenly hugged me because of what she saw. "Relax Vega it's just a scary movie" she gave me a death glare "Easy for you to say" she's still clutching my shirt and she's not even aware that she's doing it. I kind of like it so I didn't complain.

The rest of the movie became boring so I just focused my attention to Tori, who seems to be interested in finishing the movie "Jade" she suddenly spoke. "What?"

"We're out of popcorn" she sounds like a five year old, "Quit acting like a kid Vega" but she just pouted I can't resist that pout. "There's more in the cabinet" her face suddenly became happy again. "I'll go get it then"

It took her a while before coming back beside me I have to pause the movie because of her but I didn't mind waiting. We watched a couple of movies before we finally decided to call it a night. "Jade can you drive me home?" no way.

"No it's already eleven." she became worried, "How will I get home? I didn't know the way out of this subdivision" I sighed.

"You don't have to worry that much you can stay here for tonight." I know it's shocking but I am way too lazy to send her home tonight and besides I feel guilty making her come all the way here just to bring the cup of espresso that I want. "Well I guess Trina won't mind and I can just call her and my parents" she said afterwards.

"Ok just give me a sec, I'll just dial them" she went on the porch. This is actually the first time I let someone in my house. Beck hasn't been here before although he does know where I live. And Cat kept bugging me to take her here too because she wants us to have a sleepover but I declined all of them.

I don't know why I let Tori inside here and im actually letting her stay here for tonight. Of course she'll be sleeping in my bedroom too. She's starting to make me feel comfortable when im around her. I don't seem to be tensed when im with her because I always have the urge of pushing her away.

"Done" I heard her say, "Trina said that as long as it's ok with our parents, it's ok with her and my parents said it's fine as long as im staying at a girl's house" she laughed. "And we also have a tiny little problem" What could it be? She just smiled.

"Well I didn't bring any extra clothes" is she blushing? "What do you think of me Vega?" she looked at me, "Do you think I don't have clothes in my closet?" I went upstairs.