Disclaimer: I do not own Victorious or Big Time Rush. They belong to Dan Schneider and Scott Fellows respectively.

Author's Note: Chapter seven is here! I'm officially on summer vacation which means I should have more time to focus on writing. Here's a little warning: the ending is not the best. I didn't know how to end it, so I just kind of did something to get it to a stopping point. College life is in the next chapter, but it won't be extremely detailed; just a little recap. This is another chapter in which everything goes along pretty smoothly. Jade and Kendall are, for the most part, done with the constant bickering. Jade still won't admit how she really feels about Kendall, but that's fine with him. They are more friendly with each other, which I think is good for everybody, but all good things must come to an end sooner or later; that means it won't always be this easy. Oh, and the song that Jade sings is "Bam Bam Bam" by Elizabeth Gillies. Enjoy!

Kendall spends the remainder of his weekend off moping around the apartment. Jade tries to ignore him, but actually feels bad for him so she invited him to go to the beach with her and Cat Sunday afternoon.

Monday through Friday is spent with long work hours and lazy evenings doing nothing around the apartment. Kendall seemed fine while he was working, but would lock himself in his room when they got home. It doesn't help that he has a photo of him and Jo sitting up in his room (he can't bring himself to get rid of it).

The next week goes like the previous one with a few changes. Their hours at work have shortened because they start school the following Monday. Friday after work, Jade tries to get Kendall to go out with her somewhere, but he doesn't budge.

"Knight, you've been moping around for two weeks. Let's go out and get your mind off of it."

"I appreciate that you're trying to be nice because it's not your area of expertise, but I rather stay here."

"Let's just go out to the movies."

"I don't wanna go out to the movies."

"Then we can order one."

"Jade," Kendall groans.

"You need to get out of your bad mood. Be happy. You start college in two days. I would expect for you to be excited."

"I would be if things didn't turn out the way they did."

"Listen, Blondie, shit happens. Just build a fucking bridge and get over it. If you're meant to be with her, it'll work out."

"Maybe."

"So, stop being a little bitch and enjoy your last days of summer."

"You're not good at pep talks."

"I'm not trying to be."

Kendall sighs. "I guess you're right, though."

"Of course I am."

"I still don't wanna watch a movie."

"I don't care. I didn't wanna watch one with you in the first place."

"Gee, thanks."

Jade pats his shoulder. "No problem." she stands up and grabs her keys.

"Where are you going?"

"Out with Cat. I would've been gone a long time ago, but I wanted to make sure you didn't off yourself."

Kendall nods. "Oh."

Jade walks to the door and places her hand on the doorknob before looking back at him. "You can come."

Kendall manages a polite smile. "Thanks, but I think I need some time to myself."

"Suit yourself." she says and walks out the door.

"Do you think Kendall would date me?" Cat asks as she and Jade walk the streets of downtown Los Angeles.

"Cat, he was just dumped by his girlfriend of like four years. I don't think he wants to date anyone."

"But when he's ready do you think he'll date me?"

"Honestly?"

"Yeah."

"No."

Cat sticks her bottom lip out. "Way to burst my bubble."

"You wanted honesty."

"Yeah, I know." she sighs. "Is he okay?"

"I guess. He's still moping, but he's better than he was when it first happened."

"Does he cry about it?"

"I don't know. If he does, he does it when I'm not around."

"Probably because you'll laugh at him."

"I wouldn't laugh." she replies.

"Why? You like laughing at other people's pain."

"I just wouldn't." Jade snaps, refusing to tell her that she wouldn't laugh because Kendall didn't laugh at her when she cried. Cat still doesn't know about that incident.

"Would you date him now that he's single?"

"No. I don't like him that way."

"But you do like him in some kind of way." Cat says in a flirty tone as she pokes Jade's side.

Jade swats her hands away. "Don't touch me. And I never said I liked him in any kind of way."

"You said he was okay."

"But I never said I liked him."

"But-"

"Cat, drop it!"

"Fine," she huffs. "Can we go get some frozen yogurt?"

"Sure, but you're buying."

"I always buy." Cat whines.

"Then you should be used to it."

Jade arrives back at the apartment ten minutes after she and Cat leave the frozen yogurt shop. She doesn't see Kendall in his usual spot on the couch, so she walks to his room. She sticks her head in his door, but sees no sign of him.

"Kendall?"

Kendall comes walking out of his bathroom, running a hand through his shower-damp hair. "Yeah?"

Jade shakes her head. "Nothing, I was just seeing were you here."

"Here I am."

Jade steps in his room. "Here," she says as she sticks out her hand holding a small bowl of frozen yogurt. "Cat and I went and got some frozen yogurt, I brought you back some."

"Thank you." he smiles, the first real smile he's done in two weeks, and takes it. "And it's chocolate, my favorite."

"Yeah, well, I just...picked something."

Kendall smirks. "Did you pick it or did you remember me saying it?"

"It's nice to see you're back to your usual self." she tells him, ignoring his question.

"It's okay to remember things about me, Jade. I remember things about you, too."

"Okay, Mr. Know It All, give me an example."

"I remember that you're allergic to lilies."

"I didn't tell you that."

"Your mom did."

"When the hell did she say that?"

"When we were at her house that day. I think you might've toned us out at some point."

"Whatever,"

"I'm actually in the mood to go out now." he says as he takes a bite out of his frozen yogurt.

"Well, I'm not."

"Then can I take you up on your ordering a movie idea?"

"No," she responds. "I have a better idea."

"What?"

"You, Blondie, are about to watch The Scissoring for the first time."

"I hope it's as good as you make it out to be."

"Oh, it is."

The Scissoring is actually better than Kendall thought it would be. The entire time Jade was quiet, paying close attention like she hasn't seen the movie a thousand times already.

The movie ends and Jade grabs the remote to turn off the TV. "What'd you think?"

"It was amazing. It's definitely one of the best movies I've ever seen."

"Told you."

"So, it's only nine o'clock. What do we do now?"

"I don't know about you," she says and stands up. "But I'm going to go finish a song I've been working on."

"Can I hear it?"

Jade thinks about it. "Why should I let you?"

Kendall shrugs. "You don't have to; I was just asking."

"You can hear a little."

"That's fine."

They walk into Jade's room and Jade takes a seat at her keyboard while Kendall leans against the door frame.

"You're not going to play the guitar?"

"Since you've been so depressed the past two weeks I haven't learned anything more than what you taught me that night."

"Oh," he says sheepishly. "I'm sorry, we can start on that again whenever you want."

Jade nods and begins to play. Kendall listens, just simply enjoying the sound, but then Jade begins to sing and it's like he goes into a trance.

"Well I've been thinking about the last weekend
When we were alone
I switched the lights
But Mr. Polite
You must've gone and left your rocks at home
Making plans and holding my hands
Send shivers down my spine
What's coming next
Oh, let me take a guess
You want to know my sign."

She stops suddenly and looks at Kendall. "That was your preview. What do you think?"

Kendall smirks. "Do you really care for my opinion?"

Jade shrugs. "It wouldn't hurt."

"I like it. I didn't know you could sing. Your voice is amazing."

"Thanks,"

"How much do you have written?"

"I have the first verse through the chorus written. I've been working on the second verse."

"I can't wait to hear the whole thing."

"Who says you're going to hear the whole thing in the first place?"

"I do."

"Keep dreaming, Knight."

"Fine, I guess I'll go try to finish the rest of my song."

"Don't care."

"Well, then. Goodnight, Jade."

"Why're you saying goodnight?"

"Because I'm assuming I won't see you anymore tonight."

"Yeah, you probably won't." she agrees as she runs her fingers across the keys. "'Night."

"Goodnight."

Saturday afternoon, they each do their own thing. Kendall spends time with his mom and Katie while Jade does some last minute shopping for school.

Kendall gets around to taking down everything that reminds him of Jo when he gets home later that day. He has to admit, he feels a lot better once it's all gone. Jade comes home when he's in the middle of it and offers to help. Kendall lets her and is fine with it up until Jade starts burning photos of Jo. He thinks about stopping her, but realizes it's more funny than anything so he lets her continue.

The rest of their night is spent watching TV, silently for the most part, and Kendall teaching Jade a little more about how to play the guitar. They end the session around one in the morning and go their separate ways into their bedrooms.

Sunday is when Kendall is at his all-time happiness. He's singing as he makes breakfast, actually dancing around the kitchen and Jade leans against the island watching him as he sways his body to the song he's singing while flipping a pancake.

"What's got you in such a good mood?"

Kendall curses under his breath and turns around. "You've got to stop doing that!"

"Nah. It's too much fun."

"It's all fun and games until you give me a heart attack one day."

"Whatever. Now, answer my question."

"College life starts tomorrow."

"Oh, I thought it was something important."

"It is important, Jade. We are officially adults."

"I guess." she says and takes a bite out of an apple.

Kendall puts the last pancake on a plate and turns to look at Jade. "I know you're bursting with excitement on the inside."

"You know nothing."

"By the way, our work schedule was e-mailed to me this morning."

Jade groans. "Why do we always have the same schedule?"

"Because it makes things easier and we both save gas because we can ride together."

Jade rolls her eyes. "What days are we working?"

"Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday."

"Great, I have to work on the weekend."

"Yes, but it's only one day and we're only gonna be there from 9 to 3."

"Fine," she sighs. "I guess that's okay."

"Now, get excited. We are gonna spend the last day of summer having some fun."

"I don't wanna do anything with you."

"Jade, baby, we have to do something exciting because from tomorrow until May, our lives revolve around school and work."

"My life revolves around what I want it to and don't call me baby."

"I didn't mean it that way and your life will revolve around school and work whether you like it or not."

"We'll see."

"So, you really don't wanna go out and find something fun to do?"

"With you? No. I'd rather get mauled by a bear. I'd probably enjoy that."

"I find it extremely creepy that you're such a sadist."

"Pain is pleasing."

"Whatever you say. Hurry up and eat so we can go out."

"Where?"

"I was thinking the beach."

"I don't like the beach."

"You don't like a lot of things."

"True, but I don't like the beach. Being in the sun too long bothers me."

Kendall walks behind Jade and wraps his arms around her, squeezing her. "Go to the beach with me."

"Let go of me!" she yells and struggles to get out of his hold on her.

"I will if you say yes."

"No!"

"Go to the beach with me." he singsongs.

"Knight," Jade says still try to wiggle out of his arms.

"Please?"

"No way in hell!"

"We can stay like this, I have nothing but time today."

"Let. Me. Go."

"Aww, are you getting mad?"

"I am going to kill you."

"You're not a very good hugger."

"Because I'm not hugging you, asshole!"

"Just say you'll go to the beach with me and I'll let you go."

Jade groans. "I'll go to the damn beach with you!"

"Promise?"

"Yes, now let me go!"

Kendall releases her and Jade turns around and hits his arm. "You're so violent."

"Obviously."

"Making you mad is actually really funny sometimes."

"Because you're a dick."

"Don't act like you didn't enjoy that."

"I swear I'm gonna kill you in your sleep tonight."

Kendall chuckles. "I'm sure you will, Jade."

"Don't underestimate me."

"Who's underestimating you? I was just agreeing with you."

Jade throws the rest of her apple in the trash and grabs a fork to pick up her pancake and put on a plate. "You're such an ass."

"Thank you. I've always aspired to be one."

Jade picks up her plate and begins to leave the kitchen. "Fuck you, Knight."

Kendall lets out a loud laugh. "Love you, too!" he shouts.

They arrive at the beach an hour later than Kendall planned; he had to practically drag Jade out of her room and once he got her out, he had to carry her over his shoulder to keep her from running back to her room. They find a spot where there aren't many people and Kendall sets up the beach umbrella while Jade places the beach blankets and chairs down.

"Are you even gonna get in the ocean while we're here?" Kendall asks Jade as she rubs sunscreen on herself.

"I don't plan on it. I said I would come here with you, I didn't say I would have fun."

Kendall grabs the sunscreen from her and shrugs. "Suit yourself. What're you gonna do then?"

Jade pulls off her shirt to reveal her bikini top underneath and grabs her book. "Read."

"That's all?"

"Yep." she replies and sits in one of the beach chairs.

Kendall looks at her arm before saying, "I didn't know you had a tattoo." he's not that surprised he hadn't realized; Jade usually has a long-sleeved shirt on and he never paid attention to her arm until now.

"Yeah," she says as she opens up her book. "I got that and the piercings after my mother told me I couldn't get them."

"Living life dangerously."

"Always."

"Are you sure you don't wanna come in the ocean?"

"Yep."

"This is all you're gonna do?"

"Yep."

"Jade, babe-"

"Stop with that shit."

"I'm kidding with you." he says with a laugh. "But come on, it's a beautiful day and all you wanna do is sit under an umbrella the entire time?"

"You have your definition of fun and I have mine."

"Okay, then." he responds and walks towards the ocean.

"Finally," she says to herself. "Some peace and quiet."

After an hour of reading, Jade becomes bored and tries to take a nap. She's almost asleep when Kendall comes walking back over.

"Tired?"

"Not really."

"I think I'm done with the beach for the day."

"Good, because I want you to go somewhere with me."

"Where?"

"Tattoo shop."

"You're kidding me right?"

"Nope, I've wanted another one for a while now and I plan on getting one today."

"What tattoo shop is open on a Sunday?"

"Trust me, I know one. Clean yourself up so we can go."

"You're really gonna do this?"

"Yep."

"I guess we're going to a tattoo shop then."

Kendall pulls up the tattoo shop which appears to be in the worst area of Los Angeles. He looks around the area and immediately feels like his life's in danger.

"You coming in?"

He thinks about saying no, but he doesn't want Jade to go in by herself since the area doesn't look like the safest place. "Yeah,"

They get out the car and Kendall double checks to make sure all the doors are locked before they walk in. The girl that greets them has tattoos on every visible part of her body except her face and asks them to have a seat.

"You're really going through with this?"

"Yes. Stop asking me that."

"Sorry. What're you getting?"

"A butterfly."

Kendall lets out a little laugh. "Are you serious?"

"Don't judge me. I like butterflies."

"I know, I've noticed them in your room. I just didn't think you would get that as your tattoo."

"Why?"

"That star on your arm is pretty sick. It seems more like you. A butterfly doesn't."

"You said I was full of surprises."

"That you are."

Kendall opts to not go in once it's Jade's turn to get her tattoo. He flips aimlessly through some magazines until Jade comes walking out.

He stands up and asks, "Where'd you get it?"

"Left shoulder blade."

"Did it hurt?"

Jade shrugs. "I don't know about anyone else who has ever gotten a tattoo, but I enjoyed it."

"Right," he responds with a nod. "You're the Princess of Pain and Queen of Darkness."

Jade pats his cheek as she reaches for the door. "That I am, Blondie."

Kendall walks out the door behind her and unlocks the car. He gets in and shuts the door before saying, "I don't think I could ever get a tattoo."

"Doesn't surprise me," Jade tells him as she puts on her seatbelt.

Kendall does the same. "What? Am I not tattoo material?"

"You're too boy next door for something like that."

"Boy next door?"

"Yeah. You're too nice and innocent to get something that you'll have to have for the rest of your life."

Kendall starts the car. "I think you're wrong."

"Think what you want, but I know I'm right."

"If you say so." he responds and starts off down the road. "Feel like grabbing some lunch?"

"Sure. I guess another hour out couldn't kill me."

Kendall takes Jade to one of his favorite sushi bars. Once they're seated and have their menus, Kendall begins working on small talk with Jade.

"So," he begins.

"Must we talk?" she asks as she looks at her menu.

"We can't just sit here in silence."

"Yes, we can."

"That's awkward. Talk to me."

"I am talking to you."

"Yeah, but you don't wanna talk."

Jade glances up over the top of her menu. "True."

"Do you act like this with everyone you hang out with?"

"I only hang out with Cat, and no, I usually carry some sort of conversation with her."

"Can I ask you something?"

"Don't you always?" she answers with a sigh.

"Cute," he says with a roll of his eyes. "Do you have any other friends besides Cat?"

"Does that matter?"

"I guess not. I was just curious."

"If you must know, Cat is really my only friend."

"Don't you want more friends instead of just having one?"

"Why? I've been friends with Cat practically my entire life and I'm fine with that."

"It's kind of boring having just one friend."

"Do you have any other friends? The only one I've ever heard you talk about is Camille."

"I do have other friends. Most of them moved out of state for college and our co-workers at work are my friends; I've known a lot of them since I started working there. And of course, there's you."

"We're not friends." Jade tells him almost immediately after the words leave his mouth.

"You may not want to admit it, but we are friends on some kind of level."

"I've known you for almost a month. That's not enough time to become friends."

"It is to me."

"I don't believe you actually consider me your friend. I think you say that just to bug me."

"No, I actually do. If you weren't my friend, I wouldn't have walked in with you so you could get your tattoo."

"You didn't have to do that."

"Yeah, but that neighborhood was a little creepy; even for eleven in the morning. If you went in and something bad happened, I would feel bad."

Jade sets her menu down. "What? Are you my protector now?"

"I just want to make sure you're okay."

A smile starts to form on Jade's face, but she quickly gets rid of it. It doesn't go unnoticed by Kendall, however. "You're such a softie, Knight."

"That may be, but at least you have a roommate who cares about you. And I have one who cares about me, right?"

Jade hesitates, but ultimately ends up saying, "I may not consider you a friend, but yes, Knight, I care about you on some level."

Kendall is surprised into a smile by that. "That's all I ask."

After they leave the sushi bar, they decide to go walking around town window shopping. The conversation is light, each talking about things that they see, and Jade's actually having fun until some guy bumps into her and she almost falls completely to the ground. Kendall catches her and when she stands straight she glares at the person, who's bending down to retrieve the items he dropped.

"Dude, what the hell? A little 'I'm sorry' would be nice to hear." she yells at him.

"My bad, I obviously didn't see you." he says and picks up the last item. "I'm sorry-" he stops once he stands up and looks at Jade, his facial expression immediately going to one of shock.

Jade goes silent before grabbing Kendall by his arm and brushing past the person. "Let's go."

"The car's the other way." he tells her as she drags him along.

"I know that."

"Then where are we going?"

"Anywhere." she says and pulls him along faster. "Pick up the pace!"

"Jade!" she hears the person yell.

"You know him?" Kendall asks.

"Yeah,"

"Jade!" the guy tries again, picking up his pace in an attempt to catch up with them.

"Who is he?"

"No one important." she tells him as they stop at the end of the curb. "Damn traffic." she mumbles. She's thinks about taking the chance and running through the traffic, but doesn't get to finish the thought because the guy comes standing next to her.

"Nice to see you're still the same person. Always running away from your problems."

"Did you chase after me to ridicule me?"

"No, I just haven't seen you in a while and I thought we could talk for a moment."

Jade rolls her eyes. "We have plans."

The guy makes a face and then looks at Kendall. "Are you her boyfriend?"

"I'm her-"

"Yeah," Jade cuts him off. "This is my boyfriend. Kendall. Kendall, this is Beck."

"I'm her ex. I'm sure she's never told you about me, though."

"I have. You remember don't you, Kendall? He's the gay one."

Kendall licks his lips nervously and says, "Yeah, I remember."

They all fall into an awkward silence until Beck breaks the silence. "I have to get going. You look great, Jade."

"Yeah, whatever."

"Nice meeting you, Kendall."

"Same here."

Beck nods and turns around making his way back down the sidewalk.

Jade lets out a sigh of relief. "Never thought I would see him again."

"Never thought I would hear you use my name and boyfriend in the same sentence."

"Thanks for that."

"No problem."

"I'm really no longer in the mood to continue window shopping."

"That's fine. What do you want to do?"

"I want to go home. So. Let's do that." she says and makes her way back to the direction of the car.

"Yeah," Kendall says to himself. "Let's do that."