Chapter 2: What are the odds?
A couple hours later after the post was up with Tori messaging the gothic teen, and Jade being in such a deep sleep. She finally woke up.
Jade rubbed her eyes then went into the bathroom to wash her face to fully wake herself up before going back inside of her bedroom. She noticed that her phone vibrated and dinged like hell. That's very odd.
So, she grabbed her Pear Phone to check what the heck is going on. Hopefully her phone wasn't broken or anything. When she pressed the button to turn it on, there was a bunch of notifications. It still kept coming.
"What the fuck?" Jade said quietly to herself, using her fingerprint to unlock her phone. She went on her Instagram since that's where all her notifications were coming from. Just like that, an orange rectangle popped up with big numbers.
That's where she went onto her profile to bring her thumb down to refresh it. She went from 450 followers to 10,050. That made her eyes widen, but how could this have happened? Jade pressed onto her recent post, it used to have 175 likes. Not anymore. It now has 9,589 likes. This made no sense.
However, she now checked her direct messages. Scrolling through a lot of people telling her how lucky she is. It got her confused until she found Tori's message. She read the DM from the brunette.
Jade went onto the post that the brunette was referring to. She raised her pierced eyebrow at the photo. "That's me.." That was at her trip in Maui. However, she read the caption and grinned before heading back to the direct message. She wrote back to the photographer.
Haha, oh my god. Hi. I can't even believe that happened. You know, you getting a photo of me without even knowing? The fact you find me so attractive is totally something. As for me being straight? I'm actually bi. Are you sure you want to get to know me? Here's an early warning for you.. I'm a scary girl, you okay with that?
Tori checked her Instagram profile constantly. Just incase Jade would respond or at least see her message, you know? It was until Jade's text popped up. It made Tori light up in an instant. She replied.
A scary girl, how so? I love my girls with a dark side. Just saying. But yes, I still want to get to know you. I feel as if in person would be better though. Words through text are different than in person.
The two had a constant conversation through this direct message.
Jade: Yeah, so you wanna meet up sometime? When are you free?
Tori: Well, I have school so I'm free after that. As well as Saturday and Sunday. So, I guess you can say that I'm free everyday. Anywhere you have in mind that would be comfortable for you?
Jade: Nozu? How does tomorrow sound after school finishes? If you're not able to drive, I can pick you up from school if you want me to.
Tori: I love that place! That's perfect, and please? I can't drive. Usually I'm stuck with my gross sister in car rides. I go to Eastwood High.
Jade: Great, see you then, Vega.
Tori: It's Tori.
Jade: Prove you're worthy to me in order to get me to call you by your first name.
They had a back and forth conversation that lasted the rest of the day. It was now the next day, and both the girls got ready for school.
Jade going to Hollywood Arts while Tori went to Eastwood. People have told Tori to try out for Hollywood Arts, cause people have heard her singing for no reason. If Tori knew how talented she really is besides taking beautiful pictures.
At school, Jade constantly got people coming at her about the whole situation of Tori posting about her. The raven haired gothic chick said nothing but only had a smile on her face as she walked away from them to head into Sikowitz's class earlier than usual.
Jade wanted this school day to be over with already, so that she could meet up with Tori. The brunette is the very same. She couldn't get Jade out of her mind. All that she wanted to do is to meet her and to really get to know her. Though, how would Jade look in person? Tori prepared herself just incase she is way more stunning in person.
In the direct messages from yesterday, they exchanged numbers. To make things easier for them to talk. While in the classroom, Jade got a little impatient about their meet up.
Jade: I wanna meet you. I can't wait any longer. Am I the only one?
Tori currently was taking things out of her locker until she felt her phone vibrate. She smiled at the text she received. Immediately texting her back.
Tori: You're not the only one.
Jade: You innocent enough to skip school?
Tori: If it means meeting you then.. I'm willing to skip.
Jade: It means to meet me ;)
Tori: F- okay! I'll go out now. You said you're at Hollywood Arts, right?
Jade: Yes, wait I can just pick you up at Eastwood. I don't want you to walk or anything.
Tori: Alright, I'll be right in front of the school waiting. Can't wait. :)
Jade didn't really care about skipping school. So, she just stepped out of the school like nothing. Lane did happen to pass by and tell her not to or she'll be in huge trouble but again, she didn't care.
After a while of driving, she got close to Eastwood High. Jade noticed a figure that looked very familiar to the pictures she saw from Tori's profile on Instagram. That made Jade grin a bit.
Soon, Jade stopped her car right by where Tori stood. She rolled down the window with a smirk as she looked at the brunette. "So, am I better than the pictures or what? Oh and by the way, god damn you're hot." Jade spoke with her natural raspy tone.
Tori looked into the window and she almost died. Well, not literally. This girl looked way better than the photos. Jade is definitely a stunner to the Latina's eyes. "Look who's talking!" The photographer opened the car door then got inside. She put on the seatbelt for safety of course.
She felt butterflies. Her stomach turned, Tori never saw someone so beautiful as Jade. Jade turned to Tori for a second before driving off, "You weren't kidding when you said that you had your camera with you at all times."
"Y-Yeah, I can't go a day without it. No matter where I go, I happen to find something that's worth being captured! I just love taking pictures." Tori meant that. She lived for being a photographer. "I'm guessing that I was worth being captured?" Jade kept her eyes on the road. That doesn't mean her smirk faded.
"Oh, the view was worth it.. but then when I noticed you happened to be in there, that made it even more worth it." Just like the picture, Tori couldn't stop staring at Jade now that she's seeing her in real life.
"So far, I'm actually liking you Vega." Jade never did once get at her. Okay, it's only been a couple of minutes. Still, with Tori it felt different. "Do I still have to work to get to be called by my first name?"
"Yes you do, Vega." This is odd, Jade had a soft side? Maybe cause of Tori, she just brought out the good in her for some reason. Soon, they arrived at Nozu's and got out of the car.
Once they got into their seats, Tori and Jade both looked at the menu. When the two knew exactly what they wanted and ordered, they took this time to actually talk.
Lots of laughter, smiles, and even punching each others shoulders for no reason in a playful manner. These two connected well pretty quickly. Though of course, they both felt to wait if they were gonna actually start something together. They literally just met.
Jade dropped Tori off at the Vega household, but they were still inside the car. "Oh god.." Tori took off her seatbelt, slowly bringing her attention onto the horror loving girl. "What? Did I say something?"
"N-No, it's just that I remember this house."
"Is that a bad thing?"
"Well.." Jade sighed, leaning more back against her car seat to make herself more comfortable. "I remember dropping off my best friend, Cat Valentine. Gosh, I should've known!"
"Known what?"
"That Trina's your sister!"
Right, Tori's sister also went to Hollywood Arts. How she got in? Nobody even knows. Trina isn't even talented, not at the very slightest.
"Mm, yeah. Let me guess, you don't like her? Don't worry, I understand. She can get irritating. So if you don't like her, I'm not gonna get mad at you or anything." Tori loved her sister and all but she can be annoying.
"Alright, good." Jade started up her car again now, with her keys. "I guess that I should get going then?"
"I guess so, don't forget to text me. I had a great time today."
"I won't forget." Tori smiled at the gothic teen, and leaned in to kiss Jade's cheek. "I promise." She got out of the car. When the brunette closed the door, that's when she received a text from Jade.
Do that again but on my lips..
Tori raised her eyebrow as she bit onto her lower lip gently.
You're kidding, right?
Nope.
The Latina opened the door again. She crawled into the car to turn Jade's chin to face her before pressing her lips gently against Jade for a couple of seconds, pulling away from such softness. "Alright, now bye." Tori giggled as she closed the door. When she got inside the house, that's when she saw Trina run up to her.
Tori jumped, she didn't expect her sister to be home.
"A-Agh! Ugh, Trina.. why aren't you at school?"
Trina rolled her eyes with her arms crossed. "That shouldn't matter. The real question is.. why the heck is your face so red?"
"That's also something that shouldn't matter to you, Trina. Now if you'll excuse me, I'm going to my room." Tori quickly went up the stairs. She took off the strap of the camera from her neck, placing it on top of her desk.
Tori fell on top of her bed. All that she could think about is Jade. Not only that, but also the small kiss that they shared together.
Her phone dinged.
Your lips are so soft, Vega. Sucks that we have to wait. Anyways. I'll text you again when I get home.
Tori couldn't believe what happened today. An amazing day with Jade, and even kissed her. Why on earth did Jade's last relationship leave her? This girl is absolutely amazing.
Now the wait for Jade to go home took too long. Tori already missed her, is that bad?
A/N: I had a doctor's appointment today, and I had things to do after that. That's why this chapter is being posted so late. Anyways, I'm so happy that people are reading this story and giving me such feedback! That means a lot. Thank you.