Disclaimer- I don't own Victorious

AN- So after a really long time of figuring out the ending. I finally figured it out. All I need is to write it in words. This is not the last chapter but hopefully, now that I have it figured out, then this story will end (:

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. Jade's POV

There's nothing left for me to say. After all, the things I need to say are nothing but self pity. And I'm not going to do that.

I've been driving for hours now and the sun is beginning to go down. My stomach keeps churning, not sure if its from the hunger or because I'm about to puke. Maybe both...ah! My luck is somewhat returning because I saw a diner up ahead.

I pulled into the parking lot and got my purse. I walked in. It wasn't anything fancy. It was like a retro diner, you know? It had a long eating both in the front with tables to the side. I looked around before sitting in a table. Barley anyone was here. Two truck drivers and a family that consisted of a mother, father, two little boys and one teenage boy. The little boy in the red looked to be around 6 or 7. The other little boy in the blue shirt look to be 5. And the teenager, he looked around my age. He had black hair, really skinny and looked as if he did not want to be here.

"Can I get you anything, darling?" I jumped at the sound of the voice. I looked up and there was a smiling lady, about mid 30's.

"Oh, right. Um, can I get a burger with fries? And apple juice, please." I ordered. She smiled and nodded before turning away and walking to the front counter to place in my order.

"Aren't you a bit to young to be all the way out here by yourself?" Another voice said. I looked to my right and the truck driver was looking at me.

"No." I said. He chuckled, does he think I'm joking?

"How old are you, 14? Let me guess, you're running away. Right?" He asked smirking. What the hell, is he mocking me? He looked to be around his early 20's. He had brown hair and brown eyes. And he had a New Orleans's accent too.

"I'm 17. And no, I am not running away. I'm simply making my way somewhere for vacation." I explained firmly.

"Running away won't solve anything you know." He said taking a sip from his coffee. He stood up and walked over to me.

"I never said I was running away." I replied, clenching my teeth. He smirked and sat down across from me.

"I'd believe you but your eyes says it all." He said starring at me. I glared at him.

"You're to young to know how life works, kid." He commented.

"I'm not a kid!" I exclaimed. Just then the lady that took my order came to my table and placed down my food.

"Here you go, sweet heart. Eat up, it'll do you good." She said smiling before leaving.

"Yeah you're sure not a kid. Apple juice with a hamburger and fries. Sounds like you just got your self a Happy Meal from McDonald's." He sneered, grinning widely.

"So what, food is food. And I drink coffee." I remarked.

"Ohhhh, so you're trying to be a grown up. Well let me tell you something, grown ups don't run." He said before standing up.

"I'm not a child. And for the last time, I'm not running away." I said eating a fry.

"The way your starred at that family over there, shows that you wish you had a family like that. The way you hesitated at the door, looking around before you sat shows that you're uncertain with your choice. Your choice of leaving the family you never really had." He explained. I said nothing but instead took another fry.

"Word of advice, running away won't solve everything. Take care kid." He said before walking away. Who is he?

"Names Axell by the way. You?" He commented as if reading my mind.

"Jade." I said automatically. Not sure why I said my real name, I just did. I watched as he exited the door. I watched him get in his car and drive away. He was actually...not that bad looking and he was...fun? To talk to. He was just interesting because everything he said...was right. I am running away. He knew it, he didn't believe me when I said he was wrong. It was as if he could read me. But he was still annoying, the way he kept saying I was a kid. I'm not a kid.

"I'm not a kid." I mumbled as I took a bite out of my burger. And suddenly, I wasn't hungry anymore. I swallowed and drank some of my apple juice.

"Excuse me, ma'am." I tried getting the lady's attention. She walked over and smiled to me again. It wasn't those forced smiled either, her smile was a nice and warm one.

"What can I do for you, hun?" She asked, What is it with her nicknames?

"Can I take this to go, please?" I asked. She nodded and retreated to get a container for my food. She came back in less than a minute. She also gave me my bill. I paid the $16.85.

"Thank you." I waved good bye as I went back to my car. I'm...glad that I decided to stop.

It was now night time and I drove away. I kept driving until I found a near by motel that was only 3 miles away from the diner. I parked my car and walked to the window, where it said "Order Room Here".

"One room please." I said taking out my money. The man look half dead as he handed me the key. I paid and returned to my car to get out my bag with my clothes in it. I then searched for the room.

230. That was my room number. I walked up the stairs and searched for my room.

I found it and began to open the door. When I opened it, the room next to mine, opened its door. I look and there he was. Axell again.

"Well what do we have here." He smirked in his New Orleans's accent. I paused.

"What are you doing here?" I asked.

"Could ask you the same question." He replied. I rolled my eyes.

"Alright then. Nice talking to you. Now if you excuse me, I'll be going in to my room now." I said pushing forward the door.

"Night." He told me as he made his way out. I entered and closed the door. I found a light switched and turned on the lights. What is it with this man that gets me all worked out? He's so annoying. And he calls me a child? Please.

I laid my bags down on the couch and walked to the bed. I stripped down and changed into my PJ's. I let down my hair from its bun and laid down. I turned on the lamp on the side of my bed and walked over to the light switch to turn off the main light.

I got in to bed and turned off the light to the side of my bed. I laid wide awake. I'm not tired. I'm not sleepy. I felt around on the floor before I found my purse. I took about my phone. No calls. No messages. It's weird. I sort of hoped that I would have messages from Beck. Maybe he isn't going to look for me. Maybe he just accepted it and is going to move on.

I felt sudden sadness come over me. Wait. What's going on? I was the one that told him not to come looking for me. I was the one that chose to run away and try my hardest to make it impossible for them to find me. And now I want them to come look for me? This is pathetic. I'm pathetic.

I felt tears stains my cheeks. And I eventually got tired. I sighed, by tomorrow afternoon I will be at the beach house and will start all over again.

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. Beck's POV

We drove to the entrance of San Jose. The day was still bright and Tori gave us the address of the orphanage. We made it just in time. The day was not gone yet when we arrived at the location. But my heart sank when we got there. The building. It was gone. It wasn't even there anymore. It was just a big empty space. Nothing was there.

"Beck..." Tori began. I got out of the car and walked to the emptiness. Dirt was all that was left. Where is she? I hoped that she was here. I really did. I just want to be able to hold her and tell her to be with me. I heard foot steps come towards me but I didn't even glance back.

"Hey, we can try the other places." I heard Andre's voice come next to me. I didn't look at him though. What if we don't get to her in time? Then what? It'll be like in Titanic. Rose and James never got to be together in the end. They didn't get to marry each other and live happily ever after...no. No, that is not going to happen to us. I'll find her. And I'll ask for her to marry me. It sounds stupid and cheesy but I want to marry her. I'll spend my entire life chasing after her.

"We can go see her dad." Tori suggested. I didn't even notice her walk over here.

"Her dad is all the way in Seattle." I whispered. I looked at her. She looked down.

"It'll take us days to get there."

"we can also stop at the beach house before we head to Seattle." Andre commented. Robbie and Cat came and stood next to Tori and Andre. I sighed.

"Fine." I mumbled. I began to walk back to the car but Tori held my arm. I looked back at her.

"We'll just be in the car." Cat said dragging along Andre and Robbie. Andre glared at Tori. I couldn't help but to notice that Andre and Tori haven't really been talking to each other like they use to. You could almost feel the awkwardness when they're together. It can't be because of the stupid fight Andre and I had, could it? I focused back on Tori.

"Look, I know you're sad and hurt that she isn't here. But you can't let if affect you too badly. We need your focus with us. Ok?" She told me. I nodded slowly and she hugged me. We pulled apart and smiled .We walked back to the car, her arm wrapped around mine. I looked to the window and saw Andre glaring at us. But when he saw me he look away. I glanced at Tori. She mus thave seen him turn away because she slipped out of out hold and looked down. I stopped her from walking.

"You ok?" She asked concerned.

"I'll be fine. But, are YOU ok?" I questioned. She looked a bit taken back. Bet she wasn't expecting to hear that question.

"Y-yeah. I'm fine." She hesitated. I studied her face closely.

"No, you're not. Does...does Andre have to do with this by any chance?" I asked her. She shook her head, almost to fast.

"No, of course not."

"Don't lie to me Tori." I said. She only looked down.

"We'll be fine. You don't need to worry. Like I said before. We all need our focus here." She said. But it was like she was saying it to herself.

"Its not bad if you let people help you, you know." I said.

"Beck, I'm fine." She protested.

"Just... I'm here for you too, ok? You're my friend and I care about you Tori." I told her. She smiled and gave me one last hug.

"Just so you know, he's crazy about you too." I commented as I began to walk back. I knew if I stayed then she would argue and say she didn't like him like that. But we all see it.

We got back in the car and began to drive. Cat wanted to drive. So we made sure we had our seat belts on. I love Cat, she's like a sister, but I get afraid when she drives. She's easily distracted at times. But we decided that we could all use showers, food and sleep. Comfortable sleep, as in a bed sleep. So she drove to a hotel where we got rooms. Andre, Robbie and I shared a room and the girls shared a room too. We decided that tomorrow we leave at 10 a.m. After a nice breakfast. We all need some relaxing, so we don't get too tensed.

Robbie was taking a shower first. Andre was on the couch with me, flipping through channels.

"So...what's the deal with you and Tori?" I asked suddenly. I watched as he shifter uncomfortably.

"Nothing." He replied, not breaking eye contact with the tv screen.

"Just so you know, when we were talking. She told me she was sad." I explained. He looked at me.

"Sad? Why?" He asked. I held back a smirk. I knew he still cared about her.

"She thinks you're mad at her. And she doesn't like it when you're mad at her. Want to know why?" I looked at him. He nodded slowly.

"Because she's crazy about you." I said. I saw his face brighten up and held myself together from grinning.

"R-really?" He stuttered. I nodded. Just then Robbie walked out of the bathroom.

"Alright my turn." I shouted as I grabbed my clothes and went in. I know I shouldn't get involved between Andre and Tori. But they like each other, its so damn obvious. They just need a push. Besides, Tori needs someone too.

I let the water hit my body. I closed my eyes and began to see Jade. Her smile that she let no one see but me. Her laugh that she use to only share with me. She was flawless to me. She was perfect. But then... I began to see her smile fade. I began to see tears run down her face. She's hurting. I know. And I can see her looking right at me. But she turns away and tries to hide her tears. Jade. I call out her name but she won't hear me. She beings to walk away. Jade! I shout her name but she only keeps walking. Come back, please. I beg but she begins to run instead. And I begin to chase her. I'm so close to her. I reach my hand and try to get a hold of her but then she disappears. She's gone with the wind. I look around for her. She's no where in sight. Where are you? Jade! I shout her name over and over again. Then darkness starts to set in and I'm lost. Everything is spinning and I can't hold on to anything. She's gone. I can't see her. But I hear her silent voice. I don't know what she's saying. But I follow the voice.

I heard a bang on the door. And jumped.

"Dude, hurry up!" Andre yelled. I realized I was still in the shower. I quickly rinsed my hair and began to step out. This is a fight. I'm not losing it.

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AN- Thanks for reading and please review. Peace~