Another chapter here from me. Thanks to everyone who reviewed my last chapter and enjoy this one.
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Nothing has ever felt like this, Tori with her lips on mine. It was perfect, absolutely perfect. I had thought about this moment for so long that all hopes of it ever happening had been demolished. But now it was actually happening, so I willed my lips to start moving against Tori's and I'm pretty sure I died right there and gone to heaven. My hands moved to her waist where I pulled her closer to me, loving the way she ran her hands through my hair. My tongue swiped under her bottom lip and with a moan her mouth opened and I gladly slipped my tongue inside her mouth.
I never realized kissing someone could be this amazing. Yet here, having an amazing kiss with this amazing girl. I felt Tori's grip on me tighten and I was brought back to reality. Why am I kissing Tori? I can't kiss Tori, this isn't good. Definitely not good. I shouldn't be doing this. What about if Tori doesn't feel the same that I feel about her and she's confused and me kissing her back will just make her more confused. I can't do that to her. With that in mind I reluctantly pulled away from the half latina and I immediately regretted my decision. I stepped back out of her embrace and missed the warmth that had left when I moved. I tried not to look at her because I know if I did I would kiss her again.
"I should go" I said not liking the way my voice broke halfway through the sentence. I knew she wanted to say something, but I didn't know what the outcome would be if I followed my heart and stayed. So I left and leaving hurt me then it should've done. God I wanted to go back in there, instead I got in my car and pulled away from Tori's home. And the further I drove, the further my heart began to squeeze painfully in my chest. It hurt, but I knew if I stayed I would be hurting Tori more. Which is something I will never do.
My mind went blank after that. I didn't want to think because when I do it always goes back to Tori. I groaned and tightened my fist against the wheel, stop thinking about her. Tomorrow you will go to her and explain why you did it, and we will both a mature discussion about the kiss. Before I knew I had parked outside of my house, I groaned and grabbed my bag getting out my car. I stopped in my tracks when I noticed the familiarity of this car that I hoped I would never see again.
Dad was here, and I'm guessing it's time for his Father step-daughter bonding weekend. Jealousy filled me up before I pushed it down. I didn't want to feel this way, I was done with trying to get his attention. If he wants Lizzie he can have her, I don't understand why she's more special than me.
I squared my shoulders and lifted my head and walked into my house with the intention of walking straight up the stairs ignoring both of my parents. No doubt they were arguing with their hushed voices. It don't understand why my Mom still tries to stop Dad from taking Lizzie after all these years. It doesn't work though. I walked up the top of the stairs thankful that neither of them noticed me. Maybe he can leave without me having to talk to him.
"You're home?" I heard Lizzie ask. I look over to her noticing her sitting on top of the stairs with her knees pulled up to her chest, arms wrapped tightly around them as she peaked her head over the top of them. After living with her for over ten years, I could tell when she was afraid or uncomfortable. She hides. And right now she was hiding. I could tell from the emotion in her eyes that she was scared and that stirred something in me. I felt the need to comfort her, a need that I have never felt. Except for that one time, when we were seven when one of the older kids pushed her to the floor and I pushed him back. But no one had to know about that detail of my life.
"Why is Dad here?" I asked her going to sit down beside her. "Is it another Father daughter bonding session?"
She shook her head, releasing the grip on her legs and crossed them over at each. "I thought he was, but when I asked him how much I had to pack. He said I don't want you and to go upstairs. So I did," She looked down at her paint covered hands and started to scratch at it. "I was glad that I didn't have to go, I hate it there. But when I came down to get something to eat. They were yelling, Mom was crying. Then they were shouting at each other, and I ran upstairs and been here ever since"
My jaw clenched in rage. How dare that man walk into my house and start screaming at my Mother. He has no right. A growl emitted from my mouth and I watched as the girl beside me flinched. I turned to her hoping that no caring emotions were shown on my face. "Why did you flinch?"
I could tell the question caught her off guard as her head snapped up to meet mine, her eyes wide. "I didn't flinch"
"Yes you did"
"No I didn't"
"Yes you did, now answer the question" I snapped and I watched as she recoiled back slightly. How have I never noticed this before?
She lowered her head she didn't meet my eyes before answering "I don't like it when people are angry. Cat says it's to do with something in my mind" I rolled my eyes at the mention of Cat.
"So Cat knows about it?"
She nodded slightly "She figured it out. Keeps saying I should see someone about it"
All thoughts of Tori were erased out of my mind as I stared at the girl sitting beside me. How long has she been feeling like this? "Why don't you?"
"I don't want to ask because I know Mom would pay for one and she can't afford it" Lizzie said her voice barely above a whisper "Dad won't pay for it, would probably blame it on the paint fumes" A dry laugh escaped her throat and I knew she was trying hard not to cry. My heart felt like somebody was painfully squeezing it, the only other person I had felt it for was Tori and I knew it was for me comfort her. I slung an arm around her shoulder and I felt her tense up at the contact before she relaxed.
She leant her head on my shoulder before continueing to talk "Cat keeps saying I shouldn't keep going with Dad every time he comes but it's easier if I do" She mumbled and I don't think she realizes it's me who she's talking to. "She helps me though, she knows how stubborn I am. The first time I went to her, I didn't think I had seen her so angry. I thought she was going to kill him" Wait what?
Why had Cat gotten so angry? I guess it might be because of Dad, but what the fuck had he done to Liz? "You're look a bit like him when you're both angry. Jaw clenched, eyes almost going black, tense all over."
"What has he done to you?" I asked her moving my head so I could get a better look at her. There had been so many moments where I had looked at her the same way I'm doing now and I wished I had seen any signs of what she was going through. Maybe I would've been able to stop. Before she had a chance to answer, Mom appeared at the bottom of the stairs tear stains staining her cheeks. Her mascara was running and she looked up at the two of us sitting together, and I watched as tried to hold back a sob.
"Mom?" I asked her. She was crying, there was no doubt about that and I'm fairly certain it has to do with that man in the living room. First Lizzie now Mom, I could barely contain the anger that had begun to surge through me.
"Your Dad wants to speak to you Jade" She said trying to send me a smile but she couldn't do it. I nodded only once before standing up, I look behind me at Lizzie who was watching me as she went into the same position I found her in. I walked down the stairs reaching out to my Moms hand giving it a gentle squeezed it before walking into the room. There he was, perched on the edge of the sofa, his back straight.
It had been so long since the last I had seen him, but he still looked exactly the same since the last time I saw him. His grey hair was still neatly combed and there was slight stubble on his chin. He was wearing his usual attire of a suit and tie. God I hate this man. Just seeing him sent my blood boiling.
"Jade" He said standing up, holding out his hand to greet me. I ignored it.
"Who the fuck do you think you are?" I snarled at him, my eyes narrowing.
His eyes darkened slightly as he looked at me. "Don't have that language with me, I am you Father"
"Bullshit, now I'll ask again what the fuck do you think you're doing here" I yelled stepping towards him. I felt someone put their hand on my shoulder, I turned my head to see my Mom standing behind. She's probably there to make sure I don't do something that's illegal.
"I'm moving to Chicago-"
"Good"
He glared at me before carrying on "I'm moving to Chicago with my company, and I realized that once I retired I need someone to take over. Which is why you're moving to there with me"
My eyes widened slightly. Did he really just say what I thought he said? I turned my head round to look at Mom to see silent tears running down her cheeks. And I knew it was true. "Like hell I am" I yelled. I can't go with him. My life is here. My Mom was here, Lizzie was here, Cat was here, my friends was here. More importantly Tori was here. I couldn't leave.
"Yes Jade you are. I won't have you disagreeing with me" He snapped at me.
"Mom?" I pleaded turning around to face her. Her eyes were closed and her head was facing the floor. "Mom say something please?"
She moved her head up slowly opening her eyes. Her green eyes were the same shade as mine and she looked at me, tears threatening to spill.
"Harold, you are not taking Jade" She said moving to stand in front of me.
"I will take this to court if I have to" He said his voice going dangerously low. "Because I'm certain that you just about afford to send both kids to that dump you call a school. So where are you going to pay for a lawyer?" He asked a smirk on his face as he spoke. He was right, Mom couldn't afford a lawyer and I watched as her hold on my hand tightened as she realized it too. There was nothing that could be done.
"I can't go, I still have school" I had to make him see reason, I had to stay.
"You're learning nothing important there" He said, the tone of his voice told me that he knew he had won.
"I'm not going" I yelled trying to stop any emotion in my voice apart from anger. I can't show weaknesses. I felt my phone vibrate in my pocket, someone was ringing me. I let it ring.
"I'll go" Lizzie said as she appeared in the doorway. I felt my blood run cold, what was she doing? "I'd co-operate, Jade wouldn't" She said standing with her back straight as she looked Dad straight in the eye. I could tell she was afraid, but she did a good job not showing it. My phone vibrated again, I thought about Tori and I felt my hand go to reach it before I stopped myself. I can talk to Tori later, right now I had bigger things to deal with.
"If I wanted you, you would be my first choice" He snarled walking towards her.
"Jade's stubborn you wouldn't get anywhere with her" She said as she lowered her head. I began to panic, I can't let her go with him. She's terrified of the man. But I couldn't will myself to say anything.
He looked to see if he was considering it before saying "Fine, you will come with me to Chicago and begin to work for me. You will give up this art crap and you will refer to Elizabeth. Is that understood?"
"Yes sir" She whispered hanging her head.
He nodded stiffly "I'll notify you when we leave" He looked towards me and I narrowed my eyes at him, my hatred for him showing. He nodded once at my Mom before walking out. It was silent. None of us dared to speak and when the door slammed shut I watched as Lizzie flinched at the noise.
"Oh sweetie" Mom cried as she launched herself at Liz wrapping her arms around the girl, and she hugged back tears in her eyes.
"Why?" I choked out trying so hard not cry.
"You have a life here," She said softly "I don't" I watched as Mom hugged her tighter. It wasn't fair. This shouldn't have happened. I stormed out of the living room and up the stairs into my room. I had to take my anger out on something. It was just building up inside of me and I need to release it. I felt my phone vibrate in my pocket again but this time I answered it.
"What?" I snapped.
"Jade, I erm I'm sorry about earlier" I heard Tori say.
"Stop calling me! I don't care about your problems. I have other things to worry about then you Vega" I yelled down the phone not thinking about what I was doing. "I don't care about you okay. So just fuck off" I hung up my phone and launched it across the room. Watching as it smashed against my wall, broken into pieces.
It was until a couple of minutes later when I realized what I had just said to Tori.
Fuck, I thought.
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