Chapter 6: Auditions

Today is the day of the auditions at Hollywood Arts. Tori just really couldn't believe Jade and Sikowitz from what they said the other day. However, last night she had been preparing a song to audition with.

She practiced over and over with her sister of course repeatedly telling her to shut up. Trina does believe that she is the best singer in the world so it's really no surprise.

Tori decided not to go to school today, so that she could practice until the time for her auditions. Hours had passed and soon she was standing right in front of Jade while leaning against the lockers.

"You can do this Vega, I believe in you." Jade said, having her hands right over Tori's shoulders. "B-But what if I mess up, Jade? What if I miss a note and I-"

"Stop it.. don't think negative okay? I'll be there watching you. If looking at Helen is too hard, pay attention to me. Besides, Helen is way more tough than our last principal in all honesty." Jade then heard Tori's name be called, telling her that she's up next.

"C'mon, like I said.. breathe." Jade got inside to lead Tori the way then sat down the row behind Helen, and the younger Vega now stood a couple inches away from them.

"Hey there honey! You're.. Tori right?" Helen asked as she looked on her clipboard to double check. "Yes, I'm Tori."

"And what talent will you be showing us today?"

"Well.. I'm gonna sing."

"Alright well I can tell that you're nervous, don't be! Just give it your best shot!" Helen got her pen ready to take some notes.

Tori cued the pianist to start before closing her eyes to picture herself into her own little world. It was then when she started to sing. Helen got really focused as she heard the teen start to sing.

When the song finished, she opened up her eyes to see Helen smile so big. "Now that's what I'm talking about Tori! You got anything else you could do that you can maybe show me?"

Tori shrugged, "Well.. I take pictures. As you can see the camera around my neck. I'm pretty known for it on social media. I have a following on there and such. I don't know if you'd consider it a talent though." The brunette said with a soft sigh.

"Excuse me? Pictures are art sweetie, and this school is all about the arts!" Helen now was interested even more with this girl. "You got any of those pictures? I would love to see!"

"Y-Yeah.. it's right on my phone." Tori pulled out her phone, and then brought up her gallery app filled with all of the pictures she took. She then handed it to Helen.

Helen widened her eyes and placed a hand over her chest. "My lord, Tori.. these are beautiful! They really do speak to you, ah I love this so much! No wonder you're so well known for it!"

Tori gave a nervous smile, she loved hearing this from Helen. It meant a lot to her really. "Thank you so much! I mean, I've been taking pictures ever since I could press buttons. I really enjoy it and I make stories with them."

Jade just watched Tori and Helen totally hitting it off, she had a very good feeling about this. She smiled the whole time. If you can make Jade smile, that's something you should be proud of. It's hard to make this gothic chick to at least grin.

After a long conversation between Helen and the Latina, the principal chuckled one last time. "Well, Tori.. I would love for you to stay and chat some more but I have more people to bring in for auditions." She went over her notes for what she thought about Tori before looking up at the young Vega.

"Alright, you can go now. I'll text you the results by tonight at nine sharp. Thank you so much for auditioning Tori, it was indeed a pleasure!" Helen smiled, checking off the 'yes' box onto Tori's application and resume. Tori said her thank you and soon she exited the audition area, now back by the lockers.

Jade quickly got off of her chair to catch up with Tori, pulling the brunette into a tight yet loving embrace. "I'm so proud of you baby! You're gonna get in for sure, no question!"

"You really think so?"

"Uh, excuse me? Didn't you see the connection you and Helen had since the very second you stepped in?"

"Well yeah but.."

"No buts Vega, you're gonna get in. Don't think negative about it. I know Helen, she really liked you! Now I know only a handful can get in but keep the positivity in mind, okay?" Jade placed a hand over Tori's cheek to caress it slowly with care while gazing into those beautiful eyes of hers.

"Not to mention that you also are a photographer. Helen is right, taking pictures is art in itself. It's more than just pressing a button babe, you even told me that!" Jade never did stop smiling. "If Helen didn't like your singing for some reason, for sure she'll let you in for your photo taking talents!"

"I still don't see how taking pictures is considered a ta-"

"Give me your phone."

"But!" Jade quickly interrupted her now, holding her hand out. "I said no buts, just give me your phone, please?" Tori rolled her eyes playfully before giving Jade her phone. Jade brought up Tori's instagram app to show the brunette's profile, now holding it right in front of her face.

"Look.. you take such beautiful yet inspiring photos that captures into people's mind, souls, and hearts! You have a big following. Not a lot of photographers get this much attention." Jade started to scroll through all the beautiful pictures that Tori took herself.

"You travel, and you even get people commenting about how they wish they could take pictures as good as you do! Babe, you may not see it but not only Helen do.. but people all around the world do! They see your talent, and coming from your girlfriend?" Jade locked Tori's phone and not long after brought Tori close into her arms while looking into those eyes once again.

"You're very talented. Singing, and taking photos. When it comes to making it into this school, you'll get it no doubt. Understand me?"

Tori started to blush, letting all of those words sink in. Her heart melted. "Jade.. I-I don't know what to say."

"You don't have to say anything. I'll drive you back home and I can stay over if you want." Jade held Tori's hand as she walked out of the school with her, heading over to her car. "That way we can both share the amazing moment when you get into Hollywood Arts!"

"You really think I'm gonna make it in?"

"Positive!" Jade squeezed Tori's hand gently, and unlocked her car from a distance.

Once the two teens got in the car, Jade drove off instantly. Now all Tori's got to do is wait for the results. Helen liked her since they had such an amazing bond and everything.

Tori closed her eyes to relax, taking deep breaths every now and then during the car ride. You got this Tori.