Beck's POV

I walked into school Monday morning, eager to see Jade. I know I can't exactly go up to her for a hug anything yet, but at least I could visually confirm that she was alright. We hadn't talked since that phone conversation, and she wasn't responding to my texts.

However, she didn't show up to school on time so I eventually had to give up on waiting and abandon my post at her locker. Good thing we have Sikowitz' class together right now, I'd get to see her at some point.

I walked to the room and sat down in between Ally and Andre to wait for our strange teacher and Jade to arrive. What was taking her so long? Was she even coming to school today?

Just after Sikowitz entered the room through a window, I saw Jade walk inside with Cat next to her. She wore tight dark blue jeans and a simple black v neck. Her hair was curled to perfection and she had on black ray bans. That was weird, the sun wasn't out today. I'd never seen her wear sunglasses before, especially indoors.

"Okay class, let's get started," Sikowitz said from the front steps of the classroom. "Oh, Jade school policy prohibits wearing sunglasses to class so if you'd please remove them?"

I looked back to see Jade open her mouth like she was about to protest, but then shut it like she didn't know what to say. She took them off slowly and looked down at her lap, pretending not to notice the hush of whispers that had just erupted.

There on the left side of her face were deep purple bruises surrounding her usual sparkling blue eye. I clenched my jaw and balled my fists together as I felt my entire body tense up. What the hell had that moron done to her beautiful, perfect face?

"Okay class, let's get started with today's topic: delivery," Sikowitz started to say. Before he could continue I stood up and walked out of the room, my legs feeling as heavy as stones.

I ignored Ally's calls to me and Sikowitz' confused expression. All I could think was that I had to get out of there before I blew mine and Jade's secret. I was seeing red when I walked into the main hallway. I just need to know what happened. I have to talk to her. Now.

Jade's POV

Where was he going? I wondered after Beck had left the class abruptly. The only people who seemed to notice his exit were Sikowitz and Allison, and me of course. Everyone else was busy staring at my face.

Did it really look that bad? I'd covered it with a ton of makeup this morning, I guess it wasn't enough. I took out my scissors and snipped them at the kids watching me so they'd look away. I smiled when it worked; they knew I wouldn't hesitate to cut them.

I took out my mirror and looked at my eye. It didn't hurt at all, but it looked like I'd lost a fight with Oscar De La Hoya. I gave up on getting it to look normal, and put the mirror away just as my phone vibrated. I checked it to see I had a text from Beck.

"Janitor's closet. Now."

I sighed, and raised my hand.

"Yes Jade?" Sikowitz answered gleefully.

"May I use the restroom?"

"Yes, you may. Bring me back a coconut."

"Where I'm I supposed to—" I stopped myself, no point in even trying to understand him. I got up and walked straight to the janitor's closet, bracing myself before entering.

"What happened?" Beck said as soon as I shut the door. His body looked calm, but his eyes were wild.

"You know, I'm not some kind of dog that you can just order around to locations of your choice."

"What happened?" He repeated.

"What are you talking about?" I asked, I knew he would react like this.

"Don't play dumb with me."

"Relax, Beck, it wasn't like that," I sighed. "It was an accident."

"Is that what he told you?" He said, raising his voice.

"No, that's what happened!" I matched his volume.

"Is this why you were crying?" He continued as if he hadn't heard me. "I'm gonna kick his ass! No way is he getting away with this!"

"Beck, you're not listening."

"I knew he was a douche bag but I never thought he'd go this far!"

"Stop yelling, you're giving me a headache."

"Why didn't you tell me? Why didn't your dad do anything? I'm so sorry I didn't come back, Jade. I would've—"

"STOP!" I screamed, forgetting where we were.

"What's wrong?" he said, looking at me like he was seeing me for the first time.

"Look, Beck, I don't know how many times I have to tell you this for you to understand, but I'll say it again. I am NOT some weak damsel in distress that needs you to come save her. I can handle everything I put myself through. By myself. And this!" I pointed to my bruise. "Was an ACCIDENT!"

He stayed quiet, looking stunned. Maybe now he'd be scared and leave me. Maybe. He backed against the wall away from me and ran a hand through his hair, looking at the ground.

"What happened?" He said calmly, looking up at me with those chocolate eyes.

"Kris was outside my house on Saturday," I sighed. "I was closing the door, and he pushed it back. It hit me. It was an accident. He wasn't trying to hurt me, he was drunk and didn't realize how hard he pushed it."

"That's still not really an accident," he said rolling his eyes.

"Oh my god," I shook my head and put my hand on the doorknob to leave.

"Wait!" he came up behind me and put his hand on mine, removing it from the handle. He held my hand in his and raised his other one to lightly trace the left side of my face. "Does it hurt?"

"No, not really," I answered, looking at his warm eyes. His body was practically touching mine and I could feel my heartbeat speed up. He leaned forward and brushed his lips across my bruised left cheek, sending shivers down my spine. "Well, maybe a little…" I whispered, wanting more of his touch.

He laughed quietly, and kissed me once on my jaw line. "How about now?"

"You know, now that you mention it, it really really hurts." I fake pouted.

"Where?" He smiled knowingly and put his arms around my waist.

"Here," I whispered, tapping my index finger on my lips. He grinned and kissed me finally. I slid my arms around his neck, and pushed my body closer to his. This was pure heaven.

Beck's POV

"We should go back," I whispered, barely able to pull myself away from Jade's mouth. "To class, I mean."

"Mmm, I like it better here," She said, leaning in to kiss me again. God, she tasted so good. And felt so nice. Everything about her made me want her that much more. And the more I found out about her, the more I wanted to know.

"Jade," I said, managing to release her from my grip. "We have to go."

She sighed, but started to fix her clothes and hair back to the way it was before I had messed them up. I moved a hand to lower her jeans and peek at her underwear; black lace, just like I thought.

"Ahem," I looked up with my hand still on her body to see her staring at me with a confused expression. "Can I help you?" she raised her eyebrows.

"Nice panties," I smirked.

"Eww, I hate that word," she said smacking my hand away from her. "But thank you." She smiled mischievously. "Okay, I'm leaving. Count to 50 then go."

"Yes ma'am," I nodded and smiled. She pecked my lips one last time and left, making the room seem empty without her. She had that affect on every room she entered, I noticed.

At 50, I opened the door and walked out to see Andre coming towards me. Had he seen Jade leave before me?

"Hey man," I said casually.

"Hey…what were you doing in the janitor's closet?" He looked back at the room perplexed.

"Oh, I uh felt sick, was looking for a trash can, you know." I was getting good at lying, not sure if that's a good thing.

"Oh," he nodded, seeming to believe me. "Well let's get back to class, Sikowitz sent me to find you."

"Sure thing," I followed his lead back, in a much better mood than before. Jade also had that affect, but only on me.

I'm like Tinkerbell, I need applause to live