DISCLAIMER: I DONT OWN ANYTHING EXCEPT MY CAR. Now that we have that clear, I mean no offense to any Cath people ok. Fiction ppl!

Chap 2

"Beck I'm freaking out." I muttered.

"What's the matter Jadey" He asked sounding concerned.

"I ran out of coffee" I can tell he is rolling his eyes. "Ugh so dramatic. I'll pick some up for you. Be there in 10." This is why I keep him around.

"Thanks Beck. You're the best."

"You better not forget it" he said and hung up.

I was freaking out about seeing Tori again to be honest. I spent the night with my detachable shower head in the hopes of controlling myself in her presence. I'm not sure why I'm so drawn to her or want to be near her when I've been doing so well with ignoring the unwanted attention I get from other women. Sure I've wanted to bed a few of them but when you're broken like I am the last thing I really wanted was another woman between my legs. Then here comes little innocent Tori with her gorgeous smile and big beautiful brown eyes into my life awaking my emotions, making me feel again. I wanted to hate her for what she was unknowingly doing to me. Making me like her. Beck walked in at that very moment dragging me out of my head.

"Don't you knock? I could've been naked you know!"

"Girl please you possess nothing that would get a rise out of me. Why are we even having this convo? I can walk in whenever I want." He hands me the coffee and I take a sip. I'm instantly calm. I'm so addicted to this stuff. I looked at the time. Tori would probably be on her way over now.

"Ok thanks for bringing me to coffee but it's time to go now" I pushed him towards the door.

"Wait…why? I just got here…oh" a look of recognition crossing his face. "Are you finally going to break your dry streak and…"

"Jesus Beck no" I blushed. "I'm just having someone over. Strictly for business." I said with a straight face. He looked at me suspiciously. I looked away then back at him. A knowing smile slowly claimed his face.

"Jade!" Damn! I hate that he can read me like a book.

"Beck she is just going to write a song for the script I'm working on. Nothing else." I unconsciously chewed my fingertip. My bad habit when I'm nervous.

"OMG you totally like her!" I gave up. Keeping this in was driving me bonkers to say to say the least.

"Is it obvious" I asked. He nodded. "Christ Beck I don't know what to do. She has baggage and not the little kind. It's the one where you probably a 10 man team to help you carry. I don't know if I can handle this. I never wanted to like her. Hell I wasn't even looking for anyone. I was ok the way I was. I don't even know if she likes girls. Fuck!" I ranted. It felt good to finally put that out there. He enveloped me in a hug.

"Aaww honey I'm sorry you are going through this. Maybe its fate you know. You two are supposed to meet. Maybe she will make you believe in love again."

"She's engaged and her wedding is being arranged by her parents" I said blandly.

"Or maybe this could be disastrous. Jade I don't want you to get hurt again." "I know Beck." "Just be careful and give yourself time. You will figure this out and then I want you to do what feels right for you." I squeezed him tighter. I don't know what I would do if I didn't have him in my life. "Thanks Beck" I muttered. "Anytime Jadey. Now I'll leave so you can get ready. I'll call you later to tell you how my date went." He said walking out to his car. A date?

"You met someone?" I called after him. He waved me off, started his car and drove off. That bitch didn't even tell me. I shook my head and went back inside to get ready. A few minutes later I heard a knock on my door. My heart accelerated. Deep breaths Jade. I walked over and opened it. There she was standing there like a vision. I hate that she makes me all poetic and shit.

"Hi Jade how are you" she asked in a preppy tone.

"Just peachy" I said stiffly. It's going to be a very long day. We spent the next few hours working on the lyrics and debating heatedly on what the title of the song should be. I got bored being holed up for so long I suggested we go out to get some food. We walked up to my car and she stared at it in awe.

"Wow Jade you car looks great…and fast" her nerves reflecting in her voice. I laughed at this. I love my Audi R8 Spyder. The thrill I get speeding down the highway in it is totally worth the tickets I received the few times my boobs couldn't deter the officer from writing me a ticket which is only about two. I love my twins. We hopped in and I started the car and retracted the roof. She gazed at it in awe.

"I take it you have never been in a convertible" I stated with humor coloring my voice. "Never. My parents would freak out" I laughed at that. "Well I hope you enjoy your first time" she blushed at that. Oh boy she's a prude. I shook my head slipped on my aviators and headed out. We stopped at a deli and grabbed two subs, stuff to drink and some fruits. I had them bag it up to go.

"Wait I thought we were gonna eat here" She furrowed her brows.

"Nope. It's a great day outside. I'm taking you somewhere" I told her. We left and drove a few miles to a park I found on one of my random drives. The scattering of trees provided the perfect shade with the beams of sunlight peeking through with the sweet smell of pine permeating the air. There was a creek sitting in the middle of the park with a track running around the expanse of it and a few benches placed strategically around it. It wasn't particularly crowded which is one of the reasons I like it. She looked pleased. That made me happy. "Wow this place is beautiful Jade" "Yea it is I thought you might like it" I smiled. I pulled a blanket from the trunk, took her hand and led her forward. We decided on a spot that was close to the water but also had some coverage from the glaring sun. We settled down on the blanket and gazed over the creek while consuming our food in comfortable silence.

"Jade what's your family like" I groaned inwardly. She broke the silence for this.

"Like family" I stated blandly. "C'mon I really want to know" she pouted. Ugh the goddamn pout. I hate it but it looks so damn cute on her. I just want to kiss her. I sighed.

"My mom's a therapist, dad's a lawyer they were never around so I can't exactly tell you what they are like" I told her truthfully.

"Wow I'm sorry about that. Do you have any siblings" she asked. I gritted my teeth. "Sister"

"That's cool. Where is she now" "No idea. We aren't close. Can we not talk about this?"

"Okay. How old are you" I laughed. "Don't you know it's not polite to ask a lady her age?"

"It's a good thing I'm a lady too" she said grinning.

"26" geez I'm old. "I'm 24. I'll be 25 in a few weeks"

"Nice. That's the prime of your twenties. What are you planning to do?"

"I…" her phone beeped. "Oh geesh. Umm can we leave now Jade I've got to get going"

"Sure" I got up and grabbed the blanket while she disposed the trash and head back to the car. She seemed nervous when she got in the car so I remained quiet. We got home a few minutes later and she practically jumped out before I put the car in park. I'll have to ask her about that.' No Jade that's getting involved.' I just want to make sure she is ok.

"I'll call you ok Jade." she pulled out and left. I put my head in my hands and sighed. I went inside and decided to take a soak.

Tori

"Chiz I'm so late." I hope they won't make it home before me. I stepped on the gas pedal a bit harder. Ever since I met Jade I can't stop thinking about her. Her eyes, her smile, and her laughter it just makes me happy. I never thought that I would ever see her again after that day in the coffee shop. I felt like a total idiot just staring in her eyes but they were the most beautiful eyes I've ever seen. I was kind of upset that I had to leave to get back home at that moment. Then by some divine intervention I saw her again at Robbie's seminar. I was so glad he invited me because it was the best day of my life…up until I realized I had to leave. When she called me that day to hire me it was the second best day of my life. I've always wanted to sing but my parents think that my kind of music is of the devil so the forbid me from doing it. All of my dreams shattered right before my eyes. I don't know where this will lead to but I'm going to enjoy it as much as I can. I pulled up to my house and noticed that their car wasn't there. I breathe a sigh of relief. I parked my car, went inside and jumped in the shower. I got out and got dressed. I opened up my room door in time to hear a car door close. The front door opens and my dad walks in.

"Victoria"

"Papa" I responded. Mom came in a second later. "Tori" she said acknowledging me. She spoke up. "Now that we are here let us give thanks. In the name of the Father, Son & the Holy Spirit. Hail Mary full of grace the lord is with you…" they continued their prayers while I listened on. I never understood the concept of praying through someone but of course I would never voice my opinions to them. Once prayers were completed mom left to start dinner leaving my dad and I sitting on the couch in the living room.

"You know what I saw today? I saw two girls walking on the street holding hands on my way home." He said this with such disgust that it shocked me. I know that my parents are against the whole alternate lifestyle thing but this was just different.

"Papa they could've just been friends I …" I didn't register what happened until I felt the heat spreading across my cheek and sharp stinging sensation. Crap that's gonna bruise.

"You watch your mouth young lady! I will not tolerate insolence!" I bit my tongue. I'm not even sure what I said. He got up chanting his Hail Marys' and went upstairs. I know they love me.

"Tori we'll be having lunch with Mr. and Mrs. Daniels tomorrow. I know Ryder is dying to see you" she yelled from the kitchen. Crap I can't see Jade. A wave of sadness came over me. I missed her already. I dragged myself upstairs to call Jade. I made sure the door was closed and punched in her number. She picked up on the second ring.

"Hey Vega" I smiled. I don't usually like people calling me by last name but when she calls me by it I don't know it just feels different. "Hey Jade I can't make it tomorrow I've got a lunch to attend with my parents but I'll call you and let you know when we can continue ok?"

"Umm sure that's cool" she responded. Dare I say she sounds almost sad? "I'm sorry Jade." I really was.

"No worries Vega see you soon" she hung up. I sighed heavily and flopped down on my bed staring at the ceiling. I wish I could be with her right now.