My Sociology and Psychology class is making my brain spin with all this new knowledge! Seriously, if you have ever taken either of the classes I'm sure you know what I mean but I'm taking both and they reflect off each other as well as fill in gaps the other skims over. It's really a new experience all together. On a side note, I was watching the episode Helen Back Again and realized Sikowitz paired Jade and Tori to be husband and wife while Cat was their kid. Why have I not noticed that before? Whatever, I'm not over analyzing anything. I have my classes for that! Anyway, those are my thoughts today and sorry if this took long to update. Enjoy!

~Jade~

We were both tense during the whole time we were in the cop and prisoner charade that it felt good to finally feel freedom again back in our side of town. Tori wrapped an arm around my waist and held me close as we walked the rest of the way to my house. Her fingers would brush over skin, and once in a while, she would give me a bright smile. Most likely to make up for the treatment she had to use on me. I chose to see it as one hell of an adventure that almost got us mauled or maybe killed. I wasn't sure who would join in the fight seeing as most didn't bat an eye, leading me to assume things like that happened often.

"Man Vega, bondage and handcuffs. I never thought you were into all that stuff," I teased her, playfully smacking her arm. Like I knew would happen, she blushed.

"Jade, you know that isn't what they're used for," she replied, glaring at me out of the corner of her eye. She refused to give me her whole attention.

"I know. Maybe you wouldn't be opposed to it then," I continued, making her mouth fall open, appalled. She shoved me this time. I only laughed.

"Ok, serious topic now," she stated, stopping at the side of my house. I crouched down and pulled up the small window so she could drop in first.

"Ok, ok, have it your way," I told her, smirking slyly. I waited for her to catch on. A sound of incredulous offense came from my room. She got it. I laughed and slipped in while she held the window for me. I sat on my bed and began removing my boots. Tori sat next to me, one leg crossed over the other as well as her arms crossed. She was pouting and I knew it was a matter of time before I caved. Her pouting was annoying as well as adorable.

"Stop that," I told her, trying to say it sternly. She shook her head and continued. I groaned and threw up my hands. I grabbed my boots and tossed them in the corner then turned to look at her. I arranged my expression in one of calm seriousness and nodded.

"Ok, let's talk about that crazy side of town. I never even knew it existed. And the club; that was really edgy," I told her. She slowly relaxed and nodded. A hand dragged through her hair and she sighed. When she opened her eyes, she offered me a smile and patted the bed next to her. I plopped down and leaned back on my hands.

"Hey, um, sorry for totaling your bed…" I began, my own neat bed reminding me. She smiled and shook her head.

"That's fine. I end up doing the same thing once in a while," she replied, looking away in embarrassment. I chuckled but left her alone this time. I could have easily begun the teasing but I wanted to know what happened back there.

"So what the hell Vega. You have some serious bad cop vibes," I congratulated her with a nudge of my elbow into her side. She cracked a shy smile.

"I was taught that way. You can't show weakness in a place like that. Giving anyone slack could get you killed," she replied.

"Understandable, but how did I do?" I wondered.

"Attitude: check. Actions: check. Except it was a close call when you got all protective over me. You're lucky you found something else to cover for that," she told me, slightly teasing but with a hint of relief.

"I did what I felt I had to do. His hands were all over you! What did you want me to do, let him?" I asked her.

"I could have handled it. There's no need to be so jealous. You know I would have fended him off on my own. In fact, there are times when I come home looking like I got in a bar fight," she explained with a chuckle.

"Yeah, well I still didn't like it. I didn't want you getting hurt either. I guess I just can't imagine innocent little Tori Vega getting in a brawl," I told her truthfully but trying to inject my usual uninterested calm.

"Hey, you'd be surprised. Wolves and vampires can have a short fuse at times so I know what to do in those situations," she responded.

"Explains your hot head nature," I pointed out.

"What? I'm not a hot head!" she exclaimed.

"Yes you are. You can be ever so nice most of the time but the minute someone pushes you too far you throw one mighty tantrum," I told her, using the impersonation voice I loved mocking her with. She frowned, not wanting to admit it, but eventually she sighed.

"Ok, I can see that," she relented. I smiled triumphantly.

"So the club. It's a party house as well as a sort of blood bank?" I asked her. She nodded.

"Yeah, most vampires will just pick up packs at our hospital but the vampires who cause trouble don't. They don't want 'stale' blood as they call it. They want 'fresh' blood, and right from the source. It's the reason they run businesses like that. It's a loop hole in the system. They get to feed without breaking the law. As long as a human isn't killed, they can do it," she replied.

"How do you know they haven't?" I asked, an eyebrow raised speculatively.

"Inspections, like any other business. Any questionable or suspicious clue can and will be used against them. They either keep everything under tight wraps or follow the law. They're too scared of the Council to do otherwise," she answered.

"Sneaky bastards," I commented. She smiled amusedly.

"I brought you there so that the first time you had human blood I would be around and it would be safe for both involved. I also wanted your first taste to be fresh so you know what to expect. It's highly tempting to attack a human and now you see why. I trust you to make the necessary trips to keep yourself fed from our sources though," Tori stated, looking me pleadingly in the eyes. I nodded and took her hand.

"Don't worry. I wouldn't do that. Just let me know where I can stock up and I promise you I'll keep myself in line," I assured her.

"Good, now was it just me or that trip grated on my nerves? I seriously wanted to beat Nelson's face in and every other sicko that laid their eyes on you in a way I didn't like," she said, her voice almost a growl at the end. I laughed and wrapped an arm around her waist.

"Now who's the protective one? I just channeled what I felt toward the image of being a prisoner," I responded.

"You know, I haven't seen you flip me off since that time at school when we-" she began, but I froze and shook my head.

"Never speak of that!" I scolded over her. She laughed, clearly enjoying the memory. It seriously would have ruined my reputation that day. It was the one close encounter we had before I knew about all this and I made it the last. We were required to do a kiss scene which almost escalated into a full on make out. At the time, I was barely aware I wanted it just as much as Tori. Now that I look back, I realized it was the Bond spurring us on. I didn't know why I had an unexplained flare for Tori so I was so angry and confused that I pretended like it never happened. No one dared question me after I yelled at Tori to drop it and threw Robbie in a full trashcan for bringing it up. Everything in the past made sense now that I know the truth.

"Hey, what was with the brutal story you gave me? Do some vampires actually target human children?" I asked her incredulously. Her smile disappeared, her expression stony.

"Yeah, it's a high offense. I needed to make sure no one would question my motives. It made it a serious mission that shouldn't be messed with," Tori replied with a nod. I looked away and down. I could understand why a predator would do that. It was just like any other animal in the wild. They picked on the small, helpless, babies because it was easy. It was the job of the parent to keep them safe. In this case though, the parents would be just as easy to kill. It was all sport to them. That was why the wolves protected the humans. They understood the need for balance, and Magic led the way.

"Jade, you ok?" Tori questioned in concern. Her hand moved to run along my cheek. I nodded, my eyes still downcast. I might have been a hard ass bitch for the most part, but this new world showed a side to humanity, and other creatures in general, that I had never known. How I was and what I've done didn't even compare to what I learned vampires and wolves had done without humans any the wiser. I sighed and shook my head, tired of the heavy seriousness of the conversation.

"We need a mood enhancer. Got any ideas?" I asked Tori with a quirk of my lip, showing off one set of fangs. Tori smiled and nodded eagerly. She stood, pulling me up with her.

"I've heard what you did for fun in your human hay day now let's do something I've done to have fun ever since I was little," Tori excitedly told me. She gestured to the window and we made our exit.

"We have a few hours before sunrise but it won't take too long hopefully," she said, beginning a quick jog down the street. I followed her all the way out into the woods. I almost stopped when we entered the first line of trees. Memories from being attacked lit up my mind, painful and jarring. Tori stopped and backtracked over to me. Her gentle touch on my arm made me look at her. She offered a reassuring smile and took my hand. I let her lead me through the trees. With a few tugs from her, and her laughter echoing around us, she got me to run with her. I laughed along with her, happy to feel so free. I wasn't too keen on being a vampire, but if I could do things like this with Tori, hell yeah I would. We vaulted over a tangle of shrubbery together, breaking out into a wide clearing. The air was amazingly fresh, but that wasn't what made me skid to a halt the moment I landed. It was the sparkling water reflecting the moon's image; a small lake.

I didn't even know how far out we traveled to get here but it had to be far because I never knew or heard of it being here. Tori giggled at my awed expression and then proceeded to strip. She smirked at me in a challenging manner when she stood in only her bra and underwear. Curse that other word, I was never going to say it. Not even to myself. I grinned in return. Challenge accepted. I pushed off my boots and socks with my feet as I yanked off my shirt and tossed it with her clothes. I began unbuttoning my black jeans next. I slid out of them and kicked them off my feet. She studied me briefly before her smile widened, and then she was running. I took off after her. She splashed through the water and dived in once it was deep enough. I stopped at the edge, intrigued. I was ready for it to be cold as fuck but it really didn't have a temperature. I felt the water, but it wasn't hot or cold. Tori burst from the surface and waved at me.

"Come on already!" she yelled, her voice holding laughter. I began charging in and then swimming once my feet couldn't reach the soft ground anymore. I swam over to her and floated on my back calmly. I drifted silently for a while before I heard her whine.

"I brought you here to rough house with me and you're relaxing," she fake pouted. I chuckled and sunk beneath the water so that I was right side up again.

"Ok fine cry baby," I said, splashing water at her. She covered her face and laughed before throwing water back at me. I turned away instinctively and she took advantage. She tackled me forcefully under water and we struggled. I had no clue how she thought she would win. It wasn't like I needed to breathe anymore. I fought against her and she lasted a long time before pushing me away and going up for air. I swam up too.

"How were you going to win that?" I questioned with a laugh.

"It was more of a test to see how long I could last. I beat my last time by a few seconds," she answered. I shook my head.

"Shame on you using our time for training," I told her playfully. She laughed and swam over to poke me in the stomach. Her skin was still hot, even in the water.

"Let's run to dry off," she proposed, excitement sparkling in her warm brown eyes.

"You really are a dog. You love to run don't you?" I continued to taunt. She leaned in and dragged her tongue along my cheek before kissing me properly.

"Yep, but you like it," she responded, her voice sultry. I grinned, flashing my fangs.

"Yes, I do. Now let's go take you for a walk," I agreed casually, turning to swim for land. She laughed and grabbed my waist to pull me back before getting a head start.

"You cheater!" I accused, catching her ankle before she could get far. I yanked her back and then began swimming just as fast next to her. We got back to shore at the same time. She was panting slightly, little bubbles of laughter following. I pulled my hair back and wrung out the water, glancing over to her to see she was reaching behind her. I froze, my eyes stuck on her. She unabashedly shed the rest of her clothes and began wringing them out. My hands clenched, wanting nothing more than to run them over her lightly tanned skin. I must have made some kind of sound of appreciation because she looked up at me with a knowing crooked smile. She set out the wet garments to dry on the grass and then walked over to me.

"Ready to go?" she asked. I nodded, distracted, before forcing my eyes up to hers. They held the same look mine probably had. Her hand brushed along my jawline then down to trail over the sensitive area I knew was the scar before moving to grip the back of my neck. I had unknowingly closed my eyes, concentrating on her touch. I opened them when her hand came to a stop.

"Tori," I called to her, my voice breathy even though I couldn't possibly be out of breath. My hands smoothed down her taut stomach and then rested on her waist. She smiled, her free hand cupping my jaw and her thumb brushing my lips.

"I like when you call me by my first name," she told me. I grinned cheekily.

"Oh, I thought you would like me screaming your last name instead but I'll keep that in mind. My bad," I responded playfully. She shook her head with a chuckle and kissed me once, quickly.

"Just a tip, using my first name at times like this would be a great turn on. Just giving you some friendly advice," she told me casually, her hand sliding a single finger down my throat.

"You're being very friendly all right. Are you sure you won't prefer me screaming Victoria instead?" I responded, my voice husky. Her touch was enough to set me ablaze.

"Maybe you should try it?" Tori suggested, tilting her head down a little to glance up at me from under her lashes. I growled and pulled her against me.

"I'm waiting," I challenged her, my hands itching to fall lower. She brushed over my chest, making me shiver, before going lower and running around to place an open palm on the small of my back to pull me closer. Now that we were flush against each other I was more aware that she was bare. Nothing was holding me back from making my move besides her permission. She stared at me lovingly before pulling me forward. The kiss spiraled into heated passion quickly. My hands slid behind her to grip her ass, allowing me to grind my hips into her. A very desirable snarl ripped from her throat. I grinned, my eyes looking into hers to catch the shimmering yellow mixed into the light brown. Her own grip turned firm on me.

"Jade, let me Mark you. I want my scent to always be a part of you," she groaned, begging me as her mouth began nipping at my collarbone. I tilted my head back, wanting more.

"Do whatever the fuck you want, Tori. I'm yours," I replied sincerely. Just as suddenly as the words left my mouth she had me roughly restrained against the grassy ground under us. I grunted from the impact but I was too busy kissing her heavily to care. She pulled away from my lips to trail open mouthed kisses down my neck. Her hands explored almost every inch of my body, leaving my skin burning. She kissed down my body and was crossing my stomach right when my own exploring hands brushed against her inner thigh. Her hands tightened on me and an deep growl tore from her. She leaned back to look me in the eyes, but my gaze zeroed in on her teeth which had sharpened.

Fuck, it all made sense what she wanted. Her mouth opened, gold eyes locked on my body, and then her teeth sunk into my side. The pain was quickly offset by the sudden arousal that jolted through me, making me cry out in pleasure. My body arched off the ground and the smell of blood only served to excite me more. She growled possessively, the vibrations absorbing into my skin, before pulling away. Her eyes found mine, her lips slightly bloody. I shoved her over and claimed them, my tongue collecting the blood eagerly. I leaned down to nuzzle her neck, her blood calling to me in a way I hadn't smelled from her before. The thought of how she tasted made me moan. Her hands traced my torso and came up to run over my back soothingly.

"Victoria," I murmured against her neck, the name felt good rolling off my tongue. She whimpered and tilted her head back submissively. Her exposed throat was all it took for me to give in. As much as I wanted to sink my teeth into the soft skin of her neck I couldn't. Marking her in a place that could be covered better served our hidden situation. So, I bit roughly into her shoulder, her fiery blood hitting my tongue. Sharp nails dragged down my back as her body writhed under me. Her cry of pleasure and the sharp pain she caused pulled me from the frenzy I was getting lost in.

I licked the blood from my lips and gazed down at her. My left hand had dug into her right shoulder while my right hand braced against the ground. Her own hands had carved a path through my pale skin, down my back starting under my shoulder blades to curve slightly at my middle, ending before reaching the front. Her bloody fingers slipped down to grip my waist while I pushed off the ground so that I was resting on my knees straddling her. We were both panting, an energized buzzing we knew well coursing through our body and electrifying the air. Her eyes studied my face carefully, the light brown devoid of gold. A lazy smile adorned both our faces.

"I never pinned you for a scratcher," I mumbled, my hands moving to place over hers on my hips. She blushed but smiled.

"Sorry, I didn't mean to get aggressive," she apologized sheepishly. I chuckled and shook my head.

"No problem. I can take it," I told her, leaning in to kiss her softly.

"I like it," I assured her quietly before pulling away. She grinned and I returned it before getting to my feet. I held out a hand to help her up. We returned to the water hand in hand to wash off. As soon as we were back on land, Tori shifted. Her big but clearly female frame towered over me before she crouched down on all fours. I marveled at her, reaching out to bury my hand into the soft fur between her ears which flicked back deferentially. Her eyes closed as she pressed her head into my open hand. A rumbling sound escaped her and I knew it was a sign she was happy. I chuckled and let my hand slide off her head.

"Run with me," I told her. She opened her eyes and I could detect a smile in them. She tossed back her head and howled. It seemed to reverberate inside me before echoing off into the trees. It sounded deep and heartfelt. When she finished she galloped off and I chased after her. The earth seemed to shake under her strong stride and I laughed the few times she tried to bump into me playfully. We circled the wide lake three times by the time we were dry. We stopped by our clothes and Tori shifted back. She laughed, full of energy that made me grin, knowing she was happy. I studied her while she put her bra and underwear back on. Even though her body was healed, I could clearly see the lighter skin of the Mark where I bit her on one shoulder along with the scratches I inflicted on the other. My hand lifted to run over the teeth Marks on my side. It was slightly warmer than my own skin. The tip of the Markings from her claws could be seen if I twisted. I glanced up at her to see she was watching me.

"They'll never go away. Bond mate Marking leaves scars that carry the scent of those who Mark them. It's a lot like marking territory so others will steer clear," Tori explained. Her eyes were running over my body as she spoke. I bent to scoop up my clothes.

"Well, I'm proud to have them," I told her honestly. She grinned and gathered the rest of her clothes. We dressed with identical smiles. When we were ready, we glanced back at the lake and then began the trip back into town, our hands never parting.