Disclaimer: Nope, still don't own any part of Victorious.
A/N: Thank you to all of you that reviewed! I always appreciate feedback, and hearing from all of you is simply amazing. So hopefully I've lived up to your expectations with this next installment!
When Jade woke up, she immediately remembered the previous nights events. She looked down and found that the covers had been pulled down by someone, and Cat's dainty finger still looped in her bow. Jade smiled softly, allowing herself this moment of down-time. This was where she needn't put up a front, where she didn't need to make herself seem tough and hard. Jade wasn't always tough you know. And the only person that knew that other than Cat was Beck.
Thinking about Beck still hurt. Every time she remembered something from when they were dating, it hurt. A two-year relationship, just gone. All their memories and love and happiness just… gone.
Jade shook her head. Stop it, she told herself. Thinking about Beck this early in the morning was just a recipe for a bad day. So instead, she looked at Cat, who was still sleeping on Jade's arm, curled close.
Cat's nightmare must've sucked every ounce of energy from the tiny girl, because she hadn't stirred once since. Jade was actually very surprised to see Cat's finger in the bow still, because she'd really just assumed the girl would have rolled over or something during the night.
Jade settled in again, knowing that if she moved her arm to get up she'd wake Cat. It was a bit like when a cute little three-year-old falls asleep on your shoulder. When they're asleep and know one's looking, you gently move them closer, loving that feeling they give you. And since Cat wasn't a whole lot more than a three-year-old at times, Jade took all that she could get.
She squeezed Cat just a little closer, adjusting her so that her head was resting on top of Cat's, and closed her eyes. She loved Cat, absolutely loved Cat. She was her best friend, her sister, her family. Jade's parents (and by extension home life) were no picnic in the park either, but with Cat, everything was okay. Maybe not everything was perfect or spectacular or grand, but it was okay. And it would be okay.
It wasn't until an hour later that Cat finally woke up, yawning groggily. She didn't get up though, just readjusted and got comfy once more on Jade's arm. Her finger tightened instinctively on Jade's knot, and she gave it a discreet yank.
"Still here Cat," Jade whispered, propping herself up on the elbow that wasn't being used as a pillow. Cat's eyes opened, and she shot Jade a small smile, eyes glittering.
"Jadey!" She squealed before launching her arms around Jade's neck, tackling her down onto the bed flat.
"Oof!" Jade grunted, before joining in and laughing with Cat. Jade snaked her arms around Cat's back, allowing her this moment. After all, hadn't Jade had her moment already this morning too?
"You're still here," Cat merely stated into Jade's neck. Jade smiled, looking at the ceiling.
"I said I would be, didn't I?" Jade retorted, a little bit of her signature sarcasm creeping in. With that Cat sat up, still on Jade, right below her stomach. Her timid gaze fell on her hands as she fiddled with Jade's bow, tying it and retying it.
"I'm sorry about last night," Cat whispered. "I don't know-"
"Oh, shut up Cat," Jade said. The words themselves may have been rude, but Jade managed to say them lovingly. She took Cat's petite hands in hers, making Cat look at the smile on her face.
"Its water under the bridge. That's what friends do for each other Cat," Jade said. When Cat didn't respond, Jade made her hands and arms move, making her do a ridiculous dance that finally got Cat to crack a wide smile.
"Understand?"
"Yup," Cat nodded, grinning. Jade was satisfied.
"Good. Now c'mon, get off so I can make breakfast," Jade groaned playfully, wiggling underneath the ninety pound girl she could have easily pushed off.
"Eggs and pancakes and bacon!?" Cat asked excitedly. Jade raised an incredulous eye brow. That was an unusually hearty and healthy breakfast for Cat, but if that's what she wanted…
"Sure Cat," Jade agreed. Unbeknownst to most, Jade was a pretty good cook, and Cat often used this talent to her advantage.
"YAY!" Cat yelled in delight, hopping off of Jade only to miss her footing and fall on the floor. She jumped right back up, saying, "I'm okay, I'm okay," before sprinting down the stairs. Jade chuckled but followed suit, minus the falling, and headed downstairs.
Cat's kitchen was enormous. It had every amenity you could possibly need in a kitchen, and then some. Jade set about the kitchen, pulling out pans and knives and bowls for breakfast. Cat sat patiently at the island, knowing that Jade likes to cook in silence, and watched Jade prepare everything. Cat could only ever sit quietly if Jade asked her to, and even then she had trouble sometimes.
"Extra crispy on the bacon please!" Cat squealed excitedly from her perch ten feet away. Jade smiled. She knew. She's known, for years.
"I got it Cat, I know," Jade answered, turning and shooting Cat a smile. Cat giggled in that way she did and fiddled with a banana that was in a bowl on the counter. One second Cat was at the counter, and the next she was right beside Jade, not two inches away.
"Hey Cat- Whoa!" Jade said, surprised at Cat's sudden appearance. Jade laughed. Cat always did things like this, but no matter how often she did it, Jade never got used to it. Even if Cat did it by accident at school, Jade had her wall up and could redirect her surprise into an insult at someone nearby.
"I got bored," Cat whimpered, leaning on Jade.
"Well why don't you turned on the TV," Jade started to say, before realizing how that might sound, and added, "Or get me the eggs from the fridge."
"Kay-kay!" She giggled, romping over to the fridge and rummaging around inside. "How many Jadey?"
"Two please," Jade answered, giving the bacon a once over before tending to the pancakes. Before long they had a decent spread before them, and everything tasted great.
"So Cat, what do you want to do today?" Jade asked.
"Movie day?" Cat asked around a mouthful of waffle. Jade rolled her eyes.
"Don't talk with your mouth full Cat," Jade playfully jabbed, and then shook her head. "I can't do another movie day. Can't we go out somewhere?" Jade all but begged. Cat seemed to think about it, and in no way to influence Cat's decision Jade pushed her lower lip out some, and put on one of the best puppy-dog faces Cat had ever seen. And come on now, Cat's pouty face was the best.
"Oh fine Jadey," Cat relented. "Where do you want to go?"
"Hmm," Jade thought. "The movies?"
"No, there's nothing good playing," Cat groaned, shaking her head.
"The outlets?"
"Yes!" Cat cheered, obviously happy with that choice. "I wanna find a new outfit for the Full Moon Jam!"
Jade didn't actually have any reason to go other than to get out of the house, but this was a win-win now. She nodded, happy.
"Okay, cool. I'm going to go shower, and then we can go out ok?"
"Kay-kay!"
A/N: Ok, so a bit more of a filler chapter, but a chapter nonetheless right?
As always, review review review! I always love to hear from you guys, and any suggestions you have always help. So, with that said, just a little input would be great from you guys here: Should I incorporate Beck and make some issues, or leave him out and follow a bit more darker topics like possible abuse and mentions of corporal punishment? Comment what you think and I'll take your suggestions/criticisms to heart! Thanks, I love you all!
~Taylor