Chapter 8

IMPORTANT! PLEASE READ THIS VERY IMPROTANT MESSAGE! ALERT! Okay, so at the end of Chapter 7, I messed up on Beck's words. I was thinking about when they broke up and how Tori Saves Beck and Jade would turn out so I accidentally wrote his words wrong. Sorry! But, I fixed it in this chapter :)

Jade's POV

"Look Jade, I know you broke up with me and I know I was being an ass when I didn't tell you and I really am-"

"Shut up and kiss me," I cut off Beck's rambling. He smiles at me before pressing his lips to mine. His arms snake around my waist, pulling me closer. I wrap my arms around his neck and smile. But I see a glimpse of vibrant red hair when I open my eyes the slightest bit. I see Cat, Tori, Andre and Robbie all peeking from behind a corner. I break the kiss and glare at them.

"Stalkers, much?" I demand harshly. They blush. "Why were you watching us?"

"Oh, because this was the plan. Andre would say he can't sing with you and I forced Beck to go sing his parts. So, yeah, I'm devious." Cat smiles evilly. Well, as evilly as she can. "Just like you!" My facial expression hardens and I continue to glare at her. She yelps and hops behind Andre.

"Whatever," I roll my eyes. "We have a few more songs to do. Let's get them done. I'm tired." Beck and I finished our duets, which were amazing, Robbie and Cat did theirs and then Andre and Tori did theirs. I was the last person to finish my solo parts. I walk back up to the stage, standing in front of the mic stand. I was singing Last Kiss by Taylor Swift. I was planning on singing this because of Beck, but, you know, we're back together. Shit happens.

I still remember the look on your face Lit through the darkness at 1:58 the words that you whispered for just us to know you told me you loved me so why did you go away? Away

The lyrics were so sad and depressing, but the melody was so slow and peaceful. I stared straight above me, refusing to look at the crowd. I saw Cat's hair and knew they were all watching with the rest of the crowd.

I do recall now the smell of the rain Fresh on the pavement I ran off the plane That July 9th the beat of your heart it jumps through your shirt I can still feel your arms

But now I'll go sit on the floor Wearing your clothes All that I know is I don't know how to be something you miss I never thought we'd have a last kiss Never imagined we'd end like this Your name, forever the name on my lips

I do remember the swing of your step The life of the party, you're showing off again And I roll my eyes and then You pull me in I'm not much for dancing But for you I did

Because I love your handshake, meeting my father I love how you walk with your hands in your pockets How you kissed me when I was in the middle of saying something There's not a day I don't miss those rude interruptions

And I'll go sit on the floor Wearing your clothes All that I know is I don't know how to be something you miss Never thought we'd have a last kiss Never imagined we'd end like this Your name, forever the name on my lips

I feel the heat behind my eyes and they begin to water, so I try to blink rapidly and refuse to look down. I will not cry in front of these people. Holly could be down there for all I know.

So I'll watch your life in pictures like I used to watch you sleep And I feel you forget me like I used to feel you breathe And I keep up with our old friends just to ask them how you are Hope it's nice where you are

And I hope the sun shines and it's a beautiful day and something reminds you, you wish you had stayed you can plan for a change in weather and time But I never planned on you changing your mind

So I'll go sit on the floor Wearing your clothes All that I know is I don't know how to be something you miss Never thought we'd have a last kiss Never imagined we'd end like this Your name, forever the name on my lips

Just like our last kiss forever the name on my lips forever the name on my lips

Just like our last...

The song ends and the crowd goes wild. But, I still don't look at anyone because if I do, my eyes will connect with Beck and I don't want him to know I sang the song because of him. I run to the dressing room, locking it and staring at myself in the mirror. I sit on a stool and watch the tears crawl down my face, leaving a trail and leading more. Various knocks are pounding on the door, but I drown them out and a bunch of thoughts run through my mind like the real voices.

"I'm not happy with our relationship!"

Those words crushed me. I felt so embarrassed that he just announced that to the whole school, but I hurt more than anything. Then, I think of a good memory.

"Tell me something you like."

"Like or love?"

"…love."

"…you."

I swear that was one of our best moments in our relationship. I smile at the memory. But another memory haunts me.

"One." He has to come out. He loves me.

"Two." Okay, he's just taking his time. He'll come for you.

"Three." Now he's just trying to be funny. It's not working.

"Four." I was starting to get worried. But he was coming…right?

"Five!" Maybe he can't hear me.

"Six." I hear a loud 'thump' so I wait a moment.

"Seven." I feel like crying. But he has to come. He loves me.

"Eight." He's seriously not being funny.

"Nine." I swear…

"Ten." My voice cracks; he's not here. He loves you, so go inside. But I stop myself. He would be out here by now if he loved me. He doesn't love me. Love is a four letter lie. He shattered me. I let very few people in, and he was one of the special ones. But now I feel the need to let no one in. If he left me, so will everyone else. Tears form in my eyes as I walk to my car, start the engine and drive away.

That one just makes me cry even more. What if he didn't love me this time?

"WHAT?!" I finally yell to the others on the other side of the door.

"Come out!" Tori demands.

"Shut up!" I yell back at her. "Leave me alone!" They suddenly stop harassing me and I slump against the wall next to the door, my tears smudging my makeup. I have to ask him. I can't just not ask him. The question has been haunting me forever. I unlock the door and pull Beck in, quickly locking the door behind me.

"Why didn't you open the door?" I ask him.

Oooohhh! Cliffhanger! :D I know it's short, but I'm tired.