-VEGA

"Try it maybe she'll like it if you do that!" my sister exclaimed, "Yeah I know but what if she wonders why I did it? What am I going to say?"

"Tell her nothing!"

"What? What if-" she pinched my lips together to make me shut up, "Hush… Will you stop your what if's and just do it? You'll get no where if you keep thinking that way… Anyways, I've got to go I heard that Jennifer got her hair dyed… AND IT'S BLUE! Boop bye"

There she goes leaving me here like a fool. I am standing in front of my locker while asking Trina what I can do for Jade and she said that I should bring Jade a cup of coffee since she likes o wait no since Jade loves coffee… So yeah but I am wondering what if she asks me why I made her a coffee? What will I say?

"Hi Tori, how's it going?" Robbie went beside me and I waved him hello, "Hi Rob… Well I was planning on giving Jade a coffee but I don't know what to tell her if she asks me why I did it" he smiled, "I know! Umm when you give her the cup of coffee and she asks you why I will ask you about our assignment yesterday so you don't have to tell her anything"

"Wow that's quite good…"

"Yeah I'll be watching you guys" he said. I gave him a high five, "But how will you know if she asks me the question?" he chuckled which made me raise my eyebrows, "I can read lips you know, one time-"

"Riiiiight…"

Before he can say anything else we both heard the bell rang so we went to our next class which is sikowitz and I saw Jade sitting on the last chair again… Well it was her favorite and im starting to get nervous because I don't know what her reaction would be. I looked behind me and I saw Robbie whispering 'go'. This better be good.

None of our friends are here yet only me, Robbie and Jade. Surprisingly, Jade is early today but I won't ask the reason why… Maybe when it's lunch time so we can have something to talk about. I silently approached her and she looked at me. 'Alright calm down, you're just going to give her a nice cup of coffee'

"Here" I placed the coffee on her desk and she looked at it. Her expression is blank. No sign of anything which scares me. She curiously held the coffee in her hands and took a sip on it while looking straight into my eyes.

"Not bad Vega this actually tastes good. Where did you buy this?" she took another sip. I tried my best not to smile because she might ask me why I gave her the coffee, "I made it"

"Whoa you did? Are you sure you didn't put any poison in it? You should make me a coffee during breakfast… This is really good" she complimented my work. I can feel butterflies in my stomach, "What? Why the hell would I do that?" I asked but in all honesty I am looking forward to it, "I don't know… You might intend to"

"No chizz" I replied, "I hate that word not unless im the one whose using it" she took another sip, I arched an eyebrow, "But Vega… thanks" she smirked. I tried not to smile but kdjadkkkjdlfld I can't help it… so after that awkward smile with each other I sat next to her and focused my attention on the stage.

I have to thank Trina for this, not only did she helped me with my outfit on the bone museum but because she suggested to me that I should make a coffee for Jade. So far this is becoming one of the best days of my life.

"So how did it go?" Robbie whispered behind me. Oh I forgot about him, I faced him and smiled. "It went well thank you" he smiled back and sat on the chair in front of me. The door opened and I saw Beck, Andre, and Cat walked in. Cat sat next to Robbie and Beck sat next to Andre who is currently sitting on my right side.

"Sikowitz is late" Andre spoke, "Surprise me" Jade crossed her arms on top of her chest, "Surprise! Ahahaha!" the perky little redhead giggled but no one else got her joke, she took another sip from her coffee while giving a sarcastic smile on Cat who continued laughing like a little five year old. I can't stop smiling whenever I see her drink from the coffee that I made for her… It only means that she likes it right?

"Why do you guys think he's late?" Robbie asked, "He's probably chasing a coconut or something" he nodded his head in my direction, "Relax maybe he just got in some sort of traffic" beck added.

"Yeah? I doubt if he can even drive" after Jade said those final words, we heard a loud thud from the window and we saw Sikowitz crawling out of it, he really does have a habit of coming in at the window. I don't know if it's a good thing or a bad thing but one thing is for sure I think he's the only one who can do that.

"Morning children" he looked around us and he stopped at Jade, "Seems like Jade is early today. What a miracle"

"Sure is" she took another sip on

He didn't teach us anything he only told us some of his stories and experiences and I don't know why he did that, I don't know the connections of his stories in our lesson. We're still on the play and its different parts… We're not on the acting part yet.

"Class dismissed"

Yup you heard it right, it's not even lunch time we still have thirty minutes left till the bell rings signifying that it's break time and all of the students can wander around the halls and gossip about everyone and everything here on Hollywood Arts.

"So what have you been you been too lately?" he asked as he take another sip from his newly open coconut, "We went to the bone museum last Saturday night" Cat giggled "You should have gone with us it was a lot of fun"

"No thank you I find bones terrifying," the bald man replied, "but if you love museums-"

"I don't" Jade blurted, "You should come and visit the famous art museum at Santa Barbara" he suggested, ignoring Jade who is currently smirking, "But isn't that far?" Andre asked. "Don't tell me you don't have any cars?" Sikowitz walked around the room and went in front of Andre, "I have one" Beck suggested.

"Good Good see you there next Saturday"

Ding dong Ding dong Ding he left us alone without asking us if we wanted to come or not. Seriously? Another museum tour? I liked the bone museum because I saw my favorite animals and their bones but what can I possibly do in an art museum? It's weird and boring and well… Im not an artsy person I told you before im normal and average that's why I don't want to go to this school.

"My car can only hold four people and im not even sure if my parents will allow me to go to Santa Barbara" the canadian complained, "Me too but we can't leave Sikowitz hanging you know that guy's got some issues" Andre added, "Jade has a car!" the perky little redhead turned her gaze towards Jade who appears to be heading in our way, "Fine… Im going, but only because I want too. Just think of all the abstract paintings in that museum" she respond, "Yeah and I haven't been into any art museums lately," Robbie jumped in our conversation, "The last time that I went there I was only five years old"

"My brother tried to paint an abstract painting but he failed" Cat said as she try to hold her laugh, "How can you fail in doing an abstract painting?" Andre asked, "He ran out of paint"

"Anyways I'll just text you guys if I can go or not" the canadian blurted, "Sure… Are you guys sure that you're coming? Tori?" Andre went in my direction and all f them looked at me. They should know the answer since Trina is always leaving me alone and my parents are always working so im home alone and as much as possible I'd like to spend some time with them even though the venue is boring.

"Of course," I flashed a smile "Of course I'll go"

"What are you doing?" I'm in the middle of the living room when I heard the door closed and my sister came in "It's a fake black rose" I replied but I didn't look at her, "It's for Jade isn't it?"

"No! It's for Sherlock Holmes… Of course it's for Jade" I saw her roll her eyes in my peripheral vision, "How're you going to give it to her?"

I stop adjusting the petals and looked at her. I did not see that coming, I became a bit busy designing and creating this piece of rose for Jade knowing that she hates my mom's flowers because they're colorful and fresh from the garden. I figured out that maybe if I gave her a fake one she'll appreciate it and they're color black.

"I didn't think of that…" I whispered, she shook her head and crossed both of her arms on top of her chest, "What will you do without me?" I pinched her nose, "Owww im serious… You can be reckless sometimes and you just act without thinking" I pout, "But how will I give this to her? It's almost finished"

"We need Robbie's help" she said. I arched an eyebrow at her but she just gave me a smile, "How can he help?"

"Just wait" he dialed Robbie's number on my pear phone because she doesn't have Robbie's number plus she doesn't like him that much especially when Robbie kissed her on the lunch table.

"He said he'll be right over. I really can't believe that you didn't plan this" she scold me for the fifth time, "I was excited for the flower. Do you think she'll love it?" she looked at the flower and held it in her hands.

"She has too. I mean it's really beautiful and you made it with your bare hands. I think that the effort should count. I don't really know her that much so I don't know how to answer your question"

"What about you? Do you love it?" I asked, she turned her attention to me and placed the flower on the coffee table, "Yes and mind you she's still a girl and girl's loves flowers… Does that make you feel any better?" she chuckled, "Yup it does"

"Now finish that flower before Robbie gets here"

I nodded and continue working on the petals of the roses. I was planning to make this while I was eating my lunch at the asphalt café. I need to make some moves if I want to make Jade like me more than just friends. I need to make an effort and I need to be persistent if I really want her to like me. But I don't know if she still hates me or she still doesn't like me as her friend… But let's just hope that I can change that.

The rose has more than six petals and I told you it is plastic so it can last forever. I don't really want to see any withering flowers… I just don't think that a beautiful flower like roses deserves to die and wither. I sure hope that she thinks that way.

Several minutes have passed and the flower is finally finished but there is still no sign of Robbie anywhere. That's right. I remember that there are construction guys who are fixing the road so it might take him a while.

I placed the rose in a beautiful vase along with the flowers that mom picked this morning. The rose is different among the others… Just like Jade… She is different than the others and that is why I got attracted to her.

Ding Dong I looked for Trina and she is reading her favorite magazine on the couch, she motioned me to get the door and I did it anyway… It's just Robbie or maybe our parents came home early.

"Hi" I immediately closed the door and went to Trina, "TRINA!" I screamed, "Whoa slow down calm your chizz what is happening?" she look tensed, "Shit! Is it the delivery man? Did he came to deliver me the new set of make up that I ordered?" she asked, "She's here!" I ignored her and walk inside the kitchen, "Oh my god who? Is she a celebrity? Oh my god is it Taylor swift?!" she followed me and yelled in ecstasy, "NO! It's Jade… Im tripping out!"

"Oh… It's just your girlfriend, calm down she doesn't bite… But she does have scissors so…"

"What should I do?" I said while walking back and fourth, "Open the door, ask her why she's here. Listen to her. Then make her leave" she suggested, "I can't just make her leave"

"Then do what you have to do! Go with the flow, dang it calm down ok? I'll be in my room if you need me… And I'll tell Robbie to stay outside till Jade leaves" Knock Knock Knock "I think she's getting pissed… Where's the flower?" she asked, "Over there" I pointed the flower vase, she took the black rose and headed to her room.

"Good luck sis!" she yelled as she went upstairs. Alright… This is going to be easy… just chill… Breathe…

I opened the door and I saw her standing in the porch both of her hands crossed on her chest and her blank expression which made it hard for me to read her mind. By the looks of it it can't be good.

"What brings you here?" I asked, her expression became soft "What was that all about?"

"Well Trina's doing yoga and she doesn't want to be disturbed so I told her to go to her room and continue whatever it is that she's doing" I reasoned out, she arched an eyebrow "Well you seem like you're in a hurry"

"Sorry anyways what is it that you wanted?" I flashed a smile, she didn't say anything I think she was hesitating "Can you give me the recipe for the coffee that you made earlier? I think it's really good and I want some more" Is she for real? I am trying not to smile in front of her right now and it's so hard… It doesn't matter now because she wants the recipe for the coffee that I made for her. It's so hilarious.

"Why are you laughing? Do you want me to try my new scissors on you?" she frowned, "Sorry it's just that… There is no recipe in the coffee that I made for you. It's just a simple coffee that I made in a simple coffee maker with simple coffee ingredients that I put all together in one piece" she rolled her eyes, "Well there is something in the coffee that made it yummier" she said, "Oh well it must be the creamer"

"The what?"

"You know what I'll just make you another coffee tomorrow since im making one for Trina" I suggested, she slowly nod her head, "That's quite effective but I want a coffee right now Vega and I want the coffee that you made for me earlier this morning"

"That's no problem I can make you one right now"

I opened the door and let her in. She went straight inside the kitchen and I followed her. What is wrong with her? She seems tighten. She sat down on the dining chair and watched as I make the coffee that I made for her this morning. She was silent and her eyes are focused on each and every single detail that I do.

"Are you ok?" I looked at her, "Of course im ok why would you ask that?" she raised both of her eyebrows sounding rather surprised at my question, "Well you seemed… tight"

"It's nothing. It's just because of those construction guys that are fixing the damn road"

"I know it sucks" I opened the cabinet and took one of the cups, "Yeah like you" I turned around and I saw her smirking at me. I gave her a death glare.

"You know I might put a table spoon of salt in your coffee if you piss me off" she rolled her eyes, "You wouldn't do that"

"How can you be so sure?" I placed the coffee in front of her while looking straight into her blue-green hypnotizing eyes. She looked back into my eyes with the same intensity "I just know that you wouldn't…"

She's smirking again. God she looks like an angel she placed her hand on the coffee but she accidentally touched the palm of my hand because we're both holding on the coffee now.

It sent thousands of bolts in my body throughout my spine. The feeling is so new to me I've never even felt this way before. I was the first one to break the silence.

"You have your coffee now, so you can go back to your house and watch more horror movies" she took a sip in the cup, "How'd you know I was doing that?"

"I guess I just know you that much… Now go. I have a visitor in the next ten minutes" she shrugged her shoulders and stood up from the chair, "Fine thanks for the coffee… Bring me another one in the morning or I'll cut your precious curls"

"You don't have to threaten me you know" I sent her to the parking lot of her car, "Just in case" I rolled my eyes and she smirked. She said goodbye to me before getting inside the car and drove out of my site.

"Is she gone?" Robbie went out of the bush where he was hiding. Yup he's a weird guy just like sinjin but sinjin is the worst, "Yup and you don't have to hide there" I said, "Well where would I hide? The door to your garden is closed"

I let him in the house before closing the door. I called Trina upstairs and sat down on the couch with Robbie. She sat on the other side.

"So what is it that you guys need?" I called Trina upstairs and she went down immediately, "Well you tell him Tori"

"I made a fake black rose for Jade but I don't know how to indirectly give it to her" he nodded his head, "Oh so you're playing as a secret admirer now?" he asked, "Yeah sort of but what do you think I should do?"

"Jade's always late right?" I nodded, "And our houses are in the same direction so I can just drop the flower at her house before she can even go to Hollywood Arts" he explained, "What do you think Treen?"

"Well I think its swell but do you trust Robbie and his clumsiness?" I looked at Robbie and I nodded. He's my friend and trusting him is the only thing that I can do right now.

"Alright, just hand me the flower and I'll place it in her porch tomorrow morning"

Trina gave me the flower and I looked for a decent box to put it inside. I placed a simple card saying, 'Good morning' I know it's pretty basic and all but I wouldn't want to give her a quote about love or anything. It might ruin her mood. She doesn't believe in that kind of stuff. She might think its lame.