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A/N: So I sincerely apologize for the delay on this chapter. I've had writer's block like crazy, and then today I finally FINALLY got inspired...sorta. So before I go into a huge apology that will probably take a half an hour of your time and mine, I gotta say that this chapter is pretty...fun. But what do you expect? Just because Tori and Jade broke up, it doesn't mean they're going to act like it. Borderline M rating, I guess.

Enjoy.

Chapter 22

"We'll be back later."

"Stay here."

Yeah, like Tori and I would go anywhere together as long as Andre's around. We nod and watch as Cat and her brother leave the house. Last night had been nice; Tori stayed the night and was even allowed to sleep in my bed…after we promised Cat's parents that all we would do was sleep. And we did.

I have to admit, waking up with Tori is seriously one of my favorite things. And no, it isn't because I get to occasionally see her naked and…do stuff. No, it's because waking up with Tori by my side feels right and because she's beautiful when she's asleep. I think everyone could agree, but if anyone else even thinks they have that chance, I'll punch them in the face.

Yet, both of us have to realize that we're not together. We can't be. But since Andre's never going to realize that Tori and I are cuddling on the couch and watching some horror movie that I honestly and surprisingly don't even care about…We just won't pay attention to what's happened in the past. Seriously, would you want to say that you're not in a relationship with not only the most beautiful Latin girl you've ever seen, but the one girl in the world that has succeeded in completely ripping your heart from your chest so that it's hers? I'd say you're insane if you said you would.

I'm not making any fucking sense anymore.

I have to say that, in a way, I'm glad we're not avoiding each other in this break-up. We did for two weeks and it pushed me into some unresponsive zombie that couldn't even eat without thinking about her. And the fact that it's completely different than when Beck broke up with me makes it feel more real between us, like we can't be apart. But then again, Beck and I have become really close friends. I don't even see him the same way, which benefits both of us. That makes it less awkward between us, and we're both definitely cool with that.

I glance at the girl beside me and realize she isn't watching the movie either. Instead, she's watching me and I realize how much I zoned out. God, I'm a horrible person, aren't I? She smiles, but the concern is evident in her eyes. I should probably get help with the wandering mind… "Are you okay, Jade? This is your favorite movie…"

I flash a false smile. "Yeah, I'm fine. I was just thinking about something." She frowns. That is clearly the worst thing I should say to her, considering I'm always thinking about something when I talk to her. "I was thinking about us. Well, more about you."

She nods. It's something that we're both used to by now, but it shouldn't be. I should be focused on the here and now, and not what I think are alternative thoughts about reality. You know what, fuck reality. Nothing good ever really comes from it because everyone knows that good things come to an end. And it's total bullshit. Why can't we be eternally happy with someone? Why does something always have to come along and wreak havoc on a perfectly good thing? It doesn't make sense, unless it's fate that everyone is fucked. Yeah, I know we're all going to die one day, but do some of us really have to be miserable for the majority of our lives?

But dreams and hopes and thoughts just don't last.

Tori's hand slips into mine and she smiles, pulling me to my feet and toward the stairs. Her eyes stay with mine as she leads me up the stairs to my room and locks the door once we're in. Suddenly, my back is against the door, her mouth latched onto my neck, and I have no intention of stopping this. Her hands find mine and she pins them to the door, not that I was planning on pushing her away or anything. She's trying to stay in control, and I'm going to let her because this is about her. After everything with Andre and our break-up, I'm not going to deny her anything.

Her lips claim mine as she backs up, pulling me to the bed. She pulls me down flush against her, and I pull my hands from hers, moving one hand between us to slip under her shirt, the other tangling itself in her hair as I kiss her neck. Her skin is warm against my palm as I move my hand upward, exposing more skin when I finally pull her shirt over her head. Her hands are cold on my lower back once my own shirt is off and I shiver, earning a smirk from her. She leans up to capture my lips again and pushes me onto my back, my hands resting on her hips. The next few moments are a blur because she knows exactly what her hands are doing and where they're going. And I can't keep a solid thought in my head, every logic sentence breaking, and there's nothing but her because she's pulling just the right strings.

She kisses me, and her hands are somewhere, doing amazing things to me, and I swear she's trying to kill me. But knowing me, I'd be fine with her being the murderer, dragging her knife through my veins, sending that incredible pain searing through me. And with one last kiss, everything explodes, and she's smiling against my lips. She's committed her murder.

But she's not getting away with it.

BREAK

A loud knock jerks me out of dreamland and I groan, rolling away from Tori. I'm almost sorry that I do, instantly missing her being in my arms because she's getting up to answer the door, taking the blanket with her. Cat's voice isn't quiet, and she damn sure isn't happy. Apparently Tori had promised her parents that she was going to be home three hours ago, and if I'm right, we weren't asleep three hours ago.

Tori's frustrated, closing the door and hurrying around the room to find her clothes, and all I can do is watch, admiring her body before she covers herself with random articles of clothing, half of which are mine. I smirk and she knows without even looking at me, rolling her eyes in annoyance. "What's so funny? I'm going to be grounded for lying to my parents."

I shrug. "Well, you'll be in even more trouble, considering you told them you were staying away from me, which, by the way, is obviously untrue when you're wearing my shirt."

She glances down and growls in irritation, yanking it over her head. At least I earned myself an extra minute of a topless Tori, and when she realizes it, she throws my shirt at me. "You saw enough of me earlier."

I shrug. "Yeah, but earlier we were kind of busy doing other things. Did you expect me to stop and stare for a good amount of time?" She points her finger at me before grabbing my brush and untangling her hair. When someone says "you're cute when you're angry", they have absolutely no idea. It's really not something I see often, but when Tori's in a bad mood, she's adorable. Granted, it's not the best idea to try and joke or anything because she'll rip your head off, but she's still…eh, you get the idea.

I slip out of bed and grab her wrist, pulling her to me. I just want her to calm down and breathe for a minute. Who cares if I'm naked? "Jade, I have to go…"

I cup her cheek and kiss her. The Vega family can wait; I want just a minute more with Tori, and if they have a problem with that…Well, they don't know, do they? She can just say that she fell asleep or something. Technically, it isn't a lie. "Before you go and kill yourself trying to get home in a hurry…calm down." She nods and I rest my forehead against hers. "I love you, Tori. Ignore Andre and anyone who says otherwise because the only person that matters to me is you and you need to know that."

She smiles and kisses me one final time. "I love you too." I watch as she exits my room, closing the door behind her, and start pulling my clothes on. And honestly, I hope she does still love me because odds are going to be against us.