A/N: Hey! It's been a while I know x]
But here the next chapter to out lovely Jori story.
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I have the next two chapter outlined so it won't take as long as it did this time around.
I have my last Final tomorrow (; Yay! Finally!
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Tori's POV
Two weeks had passed since the two girls had their heart to heart in the hallway. Tori had been heartbroken when she heard the Goth in the classroom. The only thoughts running through her mind as she ran out of the room had been of words the pale girl had said. She hated her. As she had approached her locker she had tried to think of ways to make herself hate the girl back. She didn't want to be in love with Jade anymore. It was hurting too much. The pain was just too much. She had thought about the Goth hating her, but it was different when it came to actually hearing the words from the girl herself.
The hate the young Vega had been trying to stir up had quickly disappeared the moment the blue eyed girl made an appearance. It felt like the world had stood still when the girl approached her with the same pain reflected in her eyes. The agonized look in the blue eyes had nearly caused Tori to break. She could see the sincerity behind every word Jade spoke but it had not changed how much she had hurt her. She had been taken by surprise. She had not expected Jade to show up. She'd hoped deep down, but nevertheless she had not really expected her to follow. It nearly stopped her heart, but when Jade told her she loved her everything in the world seemed to make sense again. It made her go numb all over. Jade loved her. Jade West loved her.
Jade hadn't been joking when she said she'd do anything. In the last two weeks Jade had made a great turn around in her behavior and attitude toward the brunette. She had been more than nice, it almost felt like a dream to Tori. She wasn't sure if she'd been having a nightmare the entire time Jade had been cold to her, all she knew was that the real Jade was back. The masked blue eyes were gone and were now replaced with the adoring blue eyes that always seemed to be glued on the brunette.
After they had talked it through the two girls had fallen into a casual routine. The two girls would head to the young Vega's home after school to do their homework and as a reward to finishing their assignments they would relax by watching some television. They had been watching a movie for a while now. Jade had finished her work before Tori and was now focusing her attention to the gory scene playing out on the screen. She had brought along a couple of movies, she didn't like the variety the Vega's had.
Tori smiled and looked up at the Goth who was settled by the foot of the bed. She had her chin rested over her hands as she watched the television. As if on cue the blue-green eyes locked with the brown. "What?" asked the pale girl looking down at the brunette. Her textbooks and papers sat on the floor beside the brown haired girl.
"Nothing," Tori smiled. She looked back down at the textbook in her lap and sighed. Maybe they were taking things too slow. It had now been two months since they had broken up and even though they weren't entirely Splits Ville they weren't entirely an item either. Wasn't two weeks enough? It had been almost two months since they had last kissed. Occasionally their hands would brush against each other but neither initiated the holding. It was driving the brunette out of her wits. Jade was being more than patient. She wasn't pressing anything on her. They weren't even holding hands for crying out loud! Maybe it was part of the dark haired girl's guilt. But hadn't she been the one who wanted the time and space? Was it enough? Would it ever be enough? She had to admit she was still a little hurt, but she didn't want them to be dwelling on it anymore. It was in the past.
"Easy there, Vega. I can practically see the smoke coming out of your ears," Jade smirked in amusement.
Tori looked up, her face crimson from embarrassment. She had not realized she'd been mumbling to herself.
Jade scooted closer to the girl. "You okay?" Jade furrowed her brows. The space between them was only centimeters apart. The blue eyes glanced between the brown eyes and rosy slips.
"Jade," Tori whispered. Her attention was quickly diverted when she noticed a piece of paper sticking out of the Goth's textbook. She reached out to grab the piece of paper but her hand was detained. She looked up at the startled blue eyes questioningly.
Jade cleared her throat and sat up releasing the tan wrist. "Don't," her voice was small.
Tori raised a brow before attempting to reach for the paper once again. "Tori wait!" Before the half- Latina could blink she found herself pinned to the ground with the dark haired girl straddling her hips. The pale girl blushed at their closure. Tori glanced up at the piece of paper in her hand. She tried to wiggle free her wrist from the Goth's hold. "What is it?" Tori asked curiously.
"Nothing. They're just some math problems," Jade mumbled, her cheeks turning a crimson shade.
Tori chuckled. "That's a history book, Jade."
Jade furrowed her brows. "Same difference."
"Come on let me see," Tori smiled gently trying to sit up.
Jade sighed in defeat and sat back. She turned her head to the side as the brunette read what she had written.
"Do you mean it?" replied the timid voice.
Jade faced the tan girl in disbelief. "Of course I do." Without a second thought Jade's hand was cupping the soft caramel cheek. "I love you, Tori." Jade whispered. Before the girl could say another word a pair of warm and familiar lips cut her off. Jade quickly jumped back startled. "I-er- I have to go," she mumbled standing.
"Jade, wait!" Tori pushed her books aside and stood. "Please don't go. I didn't mean to upset you."
Jade smiled softly. Her cheeks were a light red. "I want to do this the right way, Tori. I really want to kiss you," she flushed, cheeks turning a shade darker. "I just don't want you to think I'm trying to rush you." Tori could see there was more to what the girl was telling her, but she decided not to press on the subject.
Tori blinked. Jade West was nervous? "Jade, I kissed you. I pretty sure that means I want you to kiss me."
The blue eyes seemed to be studying her. "Let's do this the proper way." She stepped closer to the half-Latina. A hand reached out to caress the tan cheek. "Go on a date with me?" Blue eyes sparkled in the dim light.
Tori smiled. Jade West sounded almost scared. Was she afraid she'd reject her? Why wouldn't she. After the way she had behaved it seemed like Jade was walking on broken glass around Tori. Tori gave a gentle smile before leaning up on her tiptoes to kiss the dark haired girl. The Goth was hesitant at first before deciding to kiss back. "I'd love to go on a date with you," Tori smiled when the broke apart to breathe.
Jade had her eyes closed, her nostrils were flared as she attempted to regain herself control. When the blue eyes met the brown again they were filled with such delicate adoration and desire. Jade smiled and kissed the girl once more before they exchanged their goodbyes for the evening.
Once the pale girl had gone Tori folded up the piece of paper. She lay across her bed and closed her eyes. In just three more days they would be going on a date. Tori smiled to herself. Jade really did want this to work. She sighed at the memory of the Goth's relieved smile when the brunette said yes. It had been two torturous months for the two girls. Tori could see that Jade was trying to start from a fresh plate. She yawned getting comfortable in her bed. For once in what felt like a lifetime, Tori knew she was going to rest in peace. The words on the note echoed in her head as she drifted off to sleep. "I love you, Tori." A content smile appeared along the half-Latina's lips as she whispered into the night, "I love you, Jade."
A/N: So?
Whatcha think?
Hmm what's next for our favorite couple.
I'm debating on whether or not I should bump this story up to 'M'. Should I? Let me know (;
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