A/N This story seems to be helpful with the writers block I currently have xP

I'm not quite sure where I'm headed with this but here it is...

Oh I was earlier notified that 'Lost Along the Way' and 'Our Dunes' were both nominated for the 2012 Topaz awards (:

Thank you guys! You're all amazing!

I don't own Victorious xP

Cat's POV

It's hard to have my parents occasionally fighting at home. But it's even harder to having two of my best friends breaking each other's heart, thought the red head. She had caught a ride to school with Tori in the morning. The girl had appeared okay compared to the other night, but it worried Cat to hear the girl thank her. She had not entirely fallen asleep when Tori thanked her. She wasn't asleep either when the girl mumbled the Goth's name. Tori had something up her sleeve. It probably wasn't anything bad but it couldn't be good either. Tori was behaving pretty strange, especially for one who seemed so broken only a few hours ago.

Cat didn't know how she got caught in the middle but it broke her heart to see two girls who clearly loved each other avoid each other. Tori had seemed strangely more upbeat in the morning. The smile she gave her when they arrived at the school almost seemed genuine. Tori had then thanked her and apologized for making the red head girl go over so late at night.

They were now at lunch and Tori was sitting beside her. She wasn't quiet like she had been the last couple of weeks. She was holding a steady conversation with Andre and Beck. Was this an act? Had Tori finally cracked? Cat didn't know whether she should be glad to see the girl so animated or scared.

Cat noticed that the brunette did not flinch like she had every time the Goth joined the group. Jade sat between Robbie and Andre, keeping her gaze fixed on the salad she had bought. Cat was about to speak to Jade, but an almost unrecognizable voice beat her to the punch.

"So Jade, what are you going to do for Sikowitz's project?" Tori asked with a friendly smile.

The Goth looked up looking as baffled as the red head felt. Had Cat woken up in another dimension? Were Jade and Tori not avoiding each other?

Jade tried to focus on the brown eyes that waited expectantly. "What's it to you, Vega?" she answered with an uninterested tone and looked down poking at the salad.

"Just wondering," Tori shrugged at the crude answer and turned to look at her pear phone. "Oh, I have to go. I'll see you guys later." With that the young Vega was gone.

Everyone seemed to be as confused by the young Vega's behavior as much as Cat and Jade were. They all turned to glare at the Goth who carelessly continued to play with her food.

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Jade was leaning against the wall waiting for the red head to gather her books from the locker. "Tori was acting strange today," she commented.

Cat shrugged and stood, kicking her locker shut. "She's just being herself, Jade." She turned to the girl. "Besides, why do you care? You said it yourself it was better this way." Cat had been furious with the pale girl since lunch had ended. The one time Tori finally decided to talk to her and Jade had blown it with her harsh answer. The girl had tried to talk to the Goth a couple of more times during the day only to be lashed at in the same way.

The Goth flinched at the reminder and nodded. She opened her mouth and closed it before closing it. "It's just that-" she began but was caught off by a familiar voice coming around the corner of the hallway.

"No, I can't. I have plans this weekend, sorry." The girls turned to find the brown haired girl waving away a blonde boy before walking in their direction.

For a moment Cat could have sworn she saw a hint of sadness as Tori glanced between the two girls. "Hey," the brunette smiled. "I was wondering if you wanted to maybe hang out this weekend." She looked at Cat.

Cat could see from the corner of her eye a small smirk grow along the Goth's lips. Please don't Jade, Cat silently pleaded "What happened to your date with lover boy, Vega?" Too late, she cursed herself and bit her tongue fighting back the urge to scream at the Goth.

There it was again, the slight hint of sadness in the brown eyes. It was quickly gone once again as the girl straightened up to answer. "Oh, you heard that." She tightly grasped the straps of the bag over her shoulder. "I didn't feel like going bowling this weekend."

"What's the matter? Afraid he'll cancel on you?" The Goth smirked in amusement at the girl's discomfort. Again Cat had to control the urge to scream.

Tori ignored the girl and turned once more to Cat. "Text me later and let me know. Trina's waiting for me." She waved and ran off.

Once the Latina was gone Cat turned to the Goth. "What the hell was that, Jade?" She was angry.

The girl raised the pierced brow, "What? I was curious as to why she had said no." Jade smirked.

Cat rolled her eyes. She just couldn't seem to stop doing that when she was around the Goth. "I don't get you, Jade. But hey I guess were you're right." She began to walk away.

The pale girl knitted her brows together and followed. "What's that supposed to mean?" She asked sounding almost like the red head only with anger seething through her words.

"You said she deserved better. Obviously she does since the one person she cares about only seems to laugh in her face every time she tries to get better!" Cat growled. Jade was really pushing her buttons today.

"What the hell does that mean, Cat? You're supposed to be my best friend! You're supposed to be on my side!" Jade shouted.

"And you're supposed to be with Tori!" Cat retorted. "This isn't about sides. Maybe you were right. Clearly you're not suited for her. She's trying for crying out loud, Jade and all you seem to be able to do laugh in her face. Cut her some slack."

Jade's teeth grinded together in anger, "Cat you know-"

"Cut the crap, Jade! I'm done with your excuses! I'm your best friend, remember? I know you! I know you better than anyone else and I know you can't take this! Why are you being so damn stubborn? It's almost like you're trying to-" Her voice dropped once it dawned on her. "Oh no, Jade. No. You can't do that. That's not fair to her!" She pleaded.

"It's none of your damn business!" Jade growled. "Just back off, Cat and leave me alone!"

Cat shook her head. "You really don't have a heart, do you?" She fought back the tears of frustration. "You're going to push away the one person who truly loves you?" She swallowed her rage and walked away leaving the raven haired girl alone in the school.

She didn't have a ride home, but at the moment walking wasn't a problem. Cat needed to clear her head. The two girls were going to drive her insane. Jade was being so cold hearted and it was clear as the day light that Tori was trying desperately to keep Jade in her life.

Cat didn't know how much longer she could bear to watch her best friends in that state. One of them was bound to cave in and who knew what they would do once the reached that point. Tori was going to need to be strong I order to get through to Jade. The only thing Cat could do now was stand on the sideline and pray neither of them did anything they'd really regret.

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