DISCLAIMER: I COULDN'T THINK OF ANYTHING REMOTELY WITTY TO PUT HERE, SO I'M GOING TO GO WITH THE SIMPLE I DON'T OWN VICTORIOUS.
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CHAPTER 6- I HAVE SOMETHING TO TELL YOU
In the heat of the moment, I leaned in and kissed Cat. Her lips are so soft, and she tastes sweet. Probably because of all the candy she eats.
Suddenly it dawns on me. I'M KISSING CAT!
I pull away, fumbling words coming out of my mouth trying to explain what just happened.
"Cat... I... I'm... I'm sorry, I don't know what came over me." I rush out whilst moving to sit on the edge of my bed facing away from her. She's going to hate me.
"Why are you sorry? I liked it." She asks innocently, and I feel a warm hand rub my back.
"I..I shouldn't have done that and... Wait, did you say you liked me kissing you?" I replay the words, making sure I heard her right.
"Yeah. Can we do it again?" Oh. My. God. Am I seriously hearing this, or is it just a dream?
Before I get the chance to say anything, she's sat next to me on the edge of my bed, hand cupping my cheek so I'm looking at her and she's kissing me again. It's a short kiss, but one that I'm all too happy to receive.
We both pull away and Cat has this big beaming smile, and I can't help but smile back.
"So, is that why you ran out of class? You wanted to kiss me?" She questions. Can't hide it any longer.
"Ummm... sort of. I've got a crush on you Cat." I tell her.
"A crush? Well why didn't you say anything. You could've talked to me about it you know instead of running out of class." She retorts.
"I was worried how you were going to react because we're both girls, and I didn't want to freak you out." I voice my reason for not telling her.
"What just because we're both girls and got the same down there..." she motions towards her, how can I put it, lady area, there we go. "...doesn't mean we can't like each other that way. We live in Hollywood, there are loads of gay couples." She explains. You know a lot of people think Cat is an airhead, but she's a lot smarter than people give her credit for.
"Okay. If that's the case, would you like to go out on a date sometime then Cat? With me?" I ask her. This is going to end one of two ways. Please be the better of the two, please...
"Of course. I'd love to go on a date with you Tori. On one condition..." She gets a sly smile on her face
"What?" I hesitantly question.
"You let me kiss you again" She giggles, then leans in.
Today is going to go down as one of the best days of my life. All that worrying and panicking over my feelings for Cat, replaced by sheer ecstasy and joy the moment she kissed me back. I will never get tired of kissing her.
Right now, we're cuddled up on my bed watching some random rom-com that was on. I'm not paying the slightest bit of attention though. Instead I'm admiring the beautiful girl that is by my side, with her head resting on my shoulder. I lean down and give her a peck on the temple.
"What was that for?" She asks, her big brown eyes looking up at me.
"Because you're beautiful. And for making me the happiest girl alive." I answer honestly, because it's true. There is nowhere else I would want to be right now than with Cat snuggled up next to me.
"I'd do anything to make you happy, that's what girlfriends do don't they?" She says giving me a quick peck on the lips before turning her attention back to the TV.
"Girlfriend huh?" I let my thoughts out.
"Yep. Why is there something wrong with that?" She asks sitting up next to me.
"No, no not at all. I like it. Cat Valentine is my girlfriend." I say out loud. It feels so nice to say that. I had never given being gay a second thought, I was as straight as an arrow until Cat came along. But there is something unique and special about her that draws me into her.
"Don't you forget it." She smiles, placing a kiss on my lips.
Needless to say, Cat spent the night. I glance over to the alarm clock and it's 7:42am.
I feel Cat shuffle next to me, I must have woke her.
"What time is it?" Her voice is raspy, it's so cute.
"Quater to 8." I turn round to find her laying on her side, eyes still shut. I lean down and give her a kiss.
She kisses me back, so I know she's awake, and when I pull away, she's got a big grin on her face.
"Best ever way to wake up." She yawns. She's so adorable when she's waking up.
"I agree. Right time to get out of bed." I feel like I've got a spring in my step this morning. Probably got something to do with having my girlfriend by my side all night. I will never tire of calling her that.
Just as I get up off the bed, I feel her tugging at my arm.
"Nooooo. Come back to bed and cuddle with me, it's Saturday morning." She pleads.
"As good as that sounds, and trust me that sounds very good, I would quite like something to eat." I say managing to get out of her grasp.
"Pleeaassseeeeeee." She tries to persuade me.
"Tell you what. If you get up, I'll get you some ice cream later, deal?" I offer.
"Done. But you owe me a cuddle later." She says as she gets out of bed. Her bed hair is cute.
Up until about half 11 we decide to learn our lines for the play. It went much smoother this time, no running off, although we may have sneaked in a few kisses now and then when no one was looking.
After rehearsing for a bit, I keep my end of the deal and buy Cat some ice cream on our way to the mall. We decided that we would buy each other a little present to mark the fact that yesterday we officially became a couple. Little does Cat know, I've got an ace up my sleeve.
My mom kindly gave us a lift to the mall. No, she doesn't know about my relationship with Cat. I'm hoping to tell them tonight actually.
"Text me when you want picking up girls." My mom tells us.
"Will do mom. Thanks for the lift." I reply.
"Thank you for driving us hear Mrs. Vega." Cat adds.
"No problem. See you girls later, have fun." She says as she drives off.
"Right, I'll text you when I've got your present Cat and we'll meet up somewhere, sound good?"
"Kay kay. No following me Tori." She giggles.
"Wouldn't dream of it." I smile back at her, before we head in different directions.
I'm making my way to the bakery where they make some of the best red velvet cupcakes. Why am I heading there you ask? One, red velvet cupcakes are Cat's favourite so I thought I would treat her. Second, you can get whatever you want put on top in decoration. Hence I'm asking for Cat's name to be put on them with yesterday's date on because that's the day we got together.
I'm not finished spoiling her yet. I want her to feel loved. Quite cunningly, whilst she was having a shower this morning, I managed to find out what dress size and shirt size she is. I decide to buy her a nice floral patterned dress the ruffles at the end just above the knee, and I bought her a simple pink top because she loves the colour pink.
In fact, I think I've got everything. Best text her and let her know I'm ready to meet up.
I'm done Cat. Ready to meet up whenever you are. Miss you beautiful xxx
Now you may remember I said I had an ace up my sleeve, well I do. Not literally of course. I have a special gift for her, but I'm not telling you what it is. You'll have to wait and see.
I'm just finishing up now. Meet you at the Starbucks in 5. Miss you too gorgeous xxx
I can't help but let a smile creep on my face. Cat makes me really happy, and too know that she feels the same way about me is unbelievable. I never thought it would happen, but I'm so glad it has.
I take a seat at one of the table's outside and set my bags down whilst I wait for Cat. Speak of the devil, here she comes now... you know what I'm going to make a new phrase, speak of the angel because that's exactly what Cat is.
"Hiiii Tori." She sets her bag down too and gives me a big hug and a kiss on the cheek. I can feel my cheeks burning up.
"Hey Cat." I say as she lets me go and takes a seat. "Want to order anything."
"No, I'm good." She replies.
"So..." I hand her one of the bags I've got. "...I decided to get you this."
She opens the bag and pulls out the floral dress I bought her. It's definitely her style.
"Ahhh, thanks Tor. I love it..." She puts it back in the bag and hands me the bag she has. "...I thought you would like this."
I open it up, and it's a new purse. And just like I know that she loves the colour pink, she knows I love purple, so the purse she bought me is purple.
"Thank you Cat. You sure have an eye for fashion." I smile at her. "Oh, I almost forgot, I got you this as well."
I hand her the bag with the pink t-shirt in which is wrapped around...yep, you guessed it, the ace I had up my sleeve.
"Tori, you didn't have to..." She says as she opens up the bag and pulls the pink shirt out. She still hasn't realised there's more to it.
"Just be careful with it Cat..." I wink at her.
"Why?..." She unravels the shirt and feels the box that it is hiding. "Tori, what did you do?"
"It's just a little something extra that's all." I tell her.
She sets the pink shirt into the bag with the floral dress and proceeds to open up the long dark blue box. A look of complete shock spreads across her face as she sees what I got her. It's a Pandora necklace with hints of pink on it that has an engraving as well. The engraving reads 'You are my heart and my soul. I love you' on it. Okay you're probably thinking it's not that big of a deal, whoopty doo I bought her a necklace, but to Cat, something like this means the absolute world to her.
I notice a few tears running down her cheek. Not tears of sadness, but tears of joy and happiness. I lean over to lift her head towards me, so she's looking at me. I wipe away her tears before speaking.
"I know its early days yet Cat, but every word on that necklace is the truth. I really do love you." I tell her, and she just giggles back at me.
"Would you mind helping me to put it on?" She asks. As if she needed to.
"Not at all." I stand up and walk behind her to do the necklace up. Whilst I'm leant down, Cat motions me to get closer to her.
"I love you too." She whispers in my ear. I return to my seat to see Cat, if you don't mind the pun, grinning like a Cheshire Cat.
"That means so much to hear you say that Cat, you have no idea." And it really does. Like I said earlier, I know it's early days, but I feel like we were meant to be together. I feel at ease around her. It's so much more comfortable than any other relationship I've had in the past.
"Well, I wouldn't say it if it wasn't true." She states whilst looking down at her necklace.
I pull out my phone and text my mom telling her we're ready to be picked up. Now you're probably thinking 'didn't Tori say she got Cat some cupcakes as well?' Yes I did say that, and that is one last surprise I have for Cat. I got them delivered to my house, covered over obviously with a note that said 'DO NOT OPEN TILL I GET BACK MOM, LOVE TORI'. I wouldn't want her to find out before I had the chance to tell her and Dad about me and Cat.
Shortly after my mom arrived to pick us up. When we got in, she noticed the necklace Cat was wearing.
"That's a very nice necklace Cat. Did you buy it whilst you were shopping today?" My mom asks.
"Ummm...actually..." Cat starts. Quick think of something to distract them quickly. The radio, perfect.
"Sorry to interrupt, but can you put the radio on please mom?" I request. I quickly lean over to Cat. "Don't tell her I bought it. I'll tell them about us later." I whisper. She gives me a nod and a wink. Ooohhh, she knows how to push all the right buttons to tease me.
"Continue Cat..." I try to get the conversation back on track.
"Yes, continue dear. And Tori, mind your manners next time please." My mom tells me off.
"Yes mom." I nod
"Yes to answer your question Mrs. Vega, I did buy this necklace today. Do you like it?" Cat asks.
"I'll take a closer look later, but from what I can see, it looks very pretty." My mom replies.
When we arrive home, the house smells like a bakery because of the cupcakes I had delivered.
"Oh, that smells delicious. Have you been baking Mrs. Vega?" Cat takes in the scent.
"No. You better ask Tori about that." My mom says. They both look over to me.
"Pleeeassseee can we eat whatever it is Tori?" Cat tries to give me her best puppy dog pout, which is so hard to say no to. But just this once, I have to. At least until my dad gets home.
"Not just yet Cat. Soon though, I promise." I tell her. I turn to look at my mom. "Do you know when dad will be home mom?"
"He should be about 15 minutes or so, just in time for dinner. Why?" She questions me.
"We can have them after dinner. But I would like to talk to you and dad beforehand." I request.
"That's fine dear." My mom says, heading off into the kitchen to check on dinner.
My dad arrives home and we all greet him, and then sit down to have dinner.
I really need to ask my mom to teach me how to cook because her cooking is just amazing. Not a lot is said at dinner, apart from asking how our days were, just the usual small talk.
In fact, we've just finished dinner, and I'm taking the plates to the dishwasher, when Cat pipes up.
"Mom, dad, can I speak to you in the lounge please." I motion them towards the lounge.
"Sure sweetie." They say simultaneously.
"Can we eat whatever these are now Tori? You did say after dinner." She's standing right above the tray, getting as close as she can, taking in the sweet smell.
"Just a minute Cat." I laugh, practically dragging her away and into the lounge.
"What did you want to talk about dear." My mom asks.
I take a seat, Cat beside me. My hands are shaking and I'm sweating. All of sudden, I'm really nervous. Cat touches my shoulder and it immediately calms me down.
"I've got something to tell you. This isn't easy for me to say but I... I'm... I'm gay..."
A/N: So there's Chapter 6. I had two different ideas for this story. I went with the one that I have because I felt like if I went with the other it would have been too similar to another Cori story that I've read, and that's not what I want. If there's any stories similar to this then I do apologise, but I haven't read any, hence why I've done it.
Any grammar or spelling errors you would like me to correct, feel free to let me know.
How do you think this story is shaping up? Am I doing a good job of it? If you would like to review then thank you very much. But like every chapter, I'm not going to say you have to. It's your choice.
There me be a bit of a delay for Chapter 7. I'll aim to get it out for next week, but I've got a busy few weeks coming up so I can't guarantee it. I'll try my best for you though.
Hope you have a good day/night wherever you are.