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Chapter Five: You Found Me (By: Kelly Clarkson)

Jade P.O.V

"What was that?" Garfield asks with a cocked eyebrow.

"What was what? I don't know what you're referring to." I state as nonchalantly as possible. In reality I know exactly what he's talking about, but I have no what it was either. Sure I was nice to Vega and caught her so she wouldn't fall, but something about it wasn't right. The way she felt I my arms was so fucking weird; like I can't even explain it.

"Alright chief, whatever you say. Now let's get you home before your father decides to kill me for keeping you out on a school night."

"You actually care what my father thinks?" I snort.

"He's ex-military smartass. I am not about to mess around with him." Gar says giving me a stern look. "Now let's go."

We pile into his truck and head back to my house. Silence fills the car, but rather than initiate a conversation I choose to stare out the window and become lost in my thoughts. Today has been an emotional rollercoaster, and its only gotten worse as the day goes on. I don't know why though, but it all comes down to Tori. She always does something that fucks up my mood. Tonight would have been perfect had she not shown up and made me all wonky. I'm supposed to distaste Vega, not like the way she feels in my arms. What does that even mean!

"So are you going to go back to pretending you hate her?" Gar questions, effectively destroying the awkward silence in the car.

"It's not pretending."

"Cut the crap Jade. She's nice and wants nothing more than to be your friend." He pauses contemplating his words. "Well from the way she held onto you maybe she does want more." He teases.

"Dude, what the fuck! This is Vega were talking about; she's fucking perfect. No way she's bi." I retort, without even thinking about my words.

"Ah! So you do like her! I so knew it."

"I do not! What makes you even think that?" I screech.

"You didn't deny the idea. Face it Jade you like her, you just haven't realized it yet."

"What the fuck does that even mean?"

"It means you have the hots for Tori, but you don't accept it."

"Oh really?" I reply, my voice oozing sarcasm. "Say I did, how would one know that's actually how they feel?" I add trying to sound like an absolute bitch.

"It's quite simple really; you just have to kiss her." Gar replies extremely calm. He takes a second to look at me, chuckle and then turn his attention back to the road.

"Do what?" I strain to get out.

"Kiss her. Jade stop being a little bitch about this."

"I am not being a bitch!" I protest. "You know what stop the car! I don't have to listen to this." I huff.

"Jade I'm not Beck. There's no way I'm stopping this car so you can get out." He says as a frown now emerges on his face. He gives me a look then goes back to focusing on the road ahead. Silence once again falls on us, but this time it's a thousand more times awkward. "I'm sorry Jade, I didn't mean to be cruel. It was wrong of me to bring up Beck."

"I don't even care." Without hesitation Garfield stops the car and looks at me. "Oh so now you're going to let me get out?" He just stares at me with a hardened face.

"Jade I don't want you to miss out on anything…You don't know what can happen a week from now." He sighs and pinches the bridge of his nose. "Just trust me with this, don't miss your chance at some happiness."

"Are you insinuating that being with Vega is going to make me happy?" I sneer with my pierced eyebrow cocked.

"Tori does make you happy dumbass. Don't miss your chance and don't mess it up; that's all I'm saying." He shifts the truck back into drive and quickly accelerates. Since I don't have a snappy remark to throw back at him, I just allow his words to sink in. Maybe I do feel something for Vega, but it would be a worthless cause. Were too different and were not exactly friends because I'm a total bitch to her. I wasn't even that nice to her tonight.

I'm so lost in my mind I don't even realize we've made it back to my house until Gar shuts off the car and steps out. I just give him a quizzical look, making no movements to get out of the car.

"Are you planning to sleep in my car tonight?"

"No." I mutter. "Why are you still here? Are you spending the night?" I ask, making sure I don't sound sarcastic or like a bitch; I don't actually want him to leave.

"Nah, I'm just sticking around to make sure your dad doesn't kick your ass for coming home so late."

"It's not even that…" I start, while pulling out my phone to check the time. The little digital numbers read 1:45. "Oh well I guess it is kind of late for a school night. Good call."

"Yea I know." He says with a cocky grin. "Come on I know you're tired."

I get out of the car and follow his lead through my house. We remain as quiet as possible for two reasons; one so we don't wake up my brother and two so we don't attract the attention of my father, who is bound to still be up. We are almost through the living room when were both startled by an eerie cough.

"What took you so long to get home Jade?" I'm at a loss for words, so Gar steps up and defends me.

"It wasn't her fault sir, it was mine. I took Jade out to a concert and we lost track of time; my apologies." Gar says, not even blinking when my father walks up to us. Personally I think that my father is terrifying; the man is a giant. The first time Beck met him, I swear Beck was about to piss his pants and that was before he knew my father was ex-special forces. Even though my father towers over him, Gar stands his ground and grins at him.

"Perhaps next time, you should notify me of your plans before you two decide to spend the night out on the town." He spits, rage seeping from every pore on his body.

"I certainly will Mr. West. I am so sorry I was so inconsiderate. Next time I will be sure to tell you exactly what we're doing." Gar retorts, his smile unwavering.

"You better." My father huffs. The tension grows as my father stares at an unshaken Gar. After what feels like an eternity my father switches his gaze to me. He just stares at me before smiling. "Well…goodnight. Jade I expect you to go to school tomorrow. How are you going to get into West Point if you let your grades slip?"

"I don't want to go to West Point; I hate the military."

"Of course you are. It has been your dream since you were young." He roars.

"No father, that's your dream for me!" I snarl in response.

"You're going whether you like it or not." He growls.

"Whatever, I don't have to take this!" I bellow than storm out of the room away from my infuriating father. I can't even fathom why he thinks I want to be in the military. Maybe I did when I was little, but now that I'm older I just want to be an actress. You would have thought he would realize these since I go to a fucking ARTS high school.

I run through the house until I'm safe in my room with the door locked behind me. I quickly change into some sweats and leap into bed. I let my thoughts consume me and I slowly drift into unconsciousness. I'm almost asleep when a thought rousts me from my semi-slumber. Shit, Vega. I debate whether to call her or send a text. I eventually choose the later and send her a quick text. Smiling I lay down and drift off into a peaceful slumber.

The next morning drags on at a slower pace than usual. Although I try to take my time I somehow end up at school thirty minutes before my first period class. Rather than staying inside my car, I decide to walk around the school for a little bit. Sure I've seen the school a million times, but it always changing. Every student finds a way to change something within the school. I took the personal liberty of decorating the school with as many scissor slashes as possible. I know I'm twisted but that's just who I am.

I somehow end up in the main hallway, which looks a lot bigger when no students are around. I take a seat on the steps and pull out my headphones so I can rock out to some music. I'm completely enveloped in my music when I feel a light tap on my shoulder. I look up to find a placid Vega standing right in front of me.

"Oh hey Vega." I say pulling one ear bud out so I can hear her better. "What are you doing here so early?"

"I could ask you the same thing." She says looking me up and down with her arms folded over her chest. "May I talk to you?"

"Umm we're doing that now but okay, shoot."

"Privately Jade." She says pointing to some of the few other students that strolled into the school, unnoticed by me. I rise and cock an eyebrow at her. She stares back at me before wandering off, expecting me to follow. I comply and follow her to the janitor's closet.

"Okay Vega what's wrong?" I ask thoroughly annoyed as she shuts the door behind us.

"What wrong with you! Why are you doing this?"

"What am I doing? Dammit Vega, I'm just trying to be nice to you!"

"You want to be nice to me…" She squeaks.

"Yes Vega…I don't hate you, okay?"

"Wow…" she mutters as her only response.

"Yea well I don't want to hate anymore or be hated."

"I never hated you Jade." She says softly, taking a few steps closer to me. "I don't think anyone hates you."

"I beg to differ; we weren't even friends twenty-four hours ago." I respond shifting my gaze from her to the ground.

"I thought we were friends even before that. You put up this tough exterior, but I can see right through it; I see all the sides to you. Your caring side, your sarcastic side, even your dark side and I still stuck around." She caringly states as she reaches forward grabbing my chin and slightly adjusting my head so I'm looking at her. I let out an audible gasp at her action and stare directly into her beautiful chocolate eyes. Their filled with so many emotions and I just get lost in them.

"Why Tori? Why did you stick around?" I softly inquire. I can feel her breathe wash over my face and I almost lose complete control of my body.

"I stuck around because I care. I like you Jade; I just figured that out." Slowly she leans in and she softly kisses me. The kiss is sweet and short, but there is so much meaning behind it. But she quickly ruins the moment by freaking out.

"Shit…Jade I'm so sorry" She starts, sounding completely mortified. I see the fear, confusion, and love-I think- in her eyes. "I had no idea wh-." I push her against the wall of the closet; I don't do it with the intention of injuring her, but I do it with the intention of shutting her up.

"Tori don't ever say sorry…you understand? That's not something to be sorry for." I exclaim.

"Jade I didn't mean to do it!" She basically shouts. I seriously can't stand her rambling. "It kind of just happen-muphmm" I feel electricity flow through my body as my lips connect with hers.

This kiss is soft, yet firm and it's so passionate. Her lips feel so good against mine; way better than Beck's. I allow my eyes to slowly slid shut and I lose myself in the moment. I can't get enough of her; she's so intoxicating to me. I run my tongue along her bottom lip begging for entrance. She gladly complies and I lose myself all over again when she moans as I kiss her. My hands roam her body, while hers entangle themselves in my hair. She arches her back and her body suddenly becomes flush against mine. This excites a moan from me and the reality of hall this hits me full force. For the first time in a long time I'm actually happy. I feel so amazing right now and I don't ever want this feeling to end.

But since the higher powers hate me, the warning bell chimes. I reluctantly pull away from the kiss with a groan.

"Every time…" I mutter. "I can't believe this shit."

"Jade this might be a bad time, but what now?" Tori asks tentatively.

"What do you mean?" I ask slightly confused. I can't even think right at the moment; I'm totally feeling an after buzz because of the kiss.

"Well we just kind of made out and I sort of told you I like you, so what now?" She speaks slowly and finds anything to look at other than me.

"You know what Vega, I think I like you too." Her hear snaps up and she looks at me in utter shock. "You've put up with all the shit I've done to you and you still care about me. I like you

Miss Victoria Vega." I add with a true smile on my face. A smile quickly comes across her face and I can see the pure joy in her eyes.

"So what now? What comes next?" She hesitantly asks. I stop and think for a little. After slight deliberation I step forward and capture her hands with mine.

"I like you Tori, you like me; wouldn't it make sense for us to date?" As I speak, I see the fear flash through her eyes. "It's not going to be easy Tori…it never is, but I think we should give this a shot. What do you think?"

"I think I want to give it a shot too." She slowly states.

"Good, now we can go to class." I say. I slightly bend down to place a kiss on her forehead before heading for the door. I'm about to place my hand on the handle when Tori calls out.

"Jade you better not be fucking with me." She warns.

"Nope I'm not." I say offering a kind smile and motioning for her to come with me. She complies and we stroll out of the janitor's closet with my arm slung over her shoulders. I so owe Garfield; I hate him but I fucking love him for planting this idea. He was right all along. As we walk down the now busy hallway I tilt my head so I can whisper seductively into Tori's ear.

"I'm not fucking you yet Vega."

"Jade!"

A/N- Finally their dating, but the story has just begun. Sorry I'm running out of good descriptive song so it's very loosely based. I will update soon. Until next time.

-JKJOKER