Jade hesitantly kissed the side of Tori's head and countered, "No, I'm sorry for pushing you to talk to me."

Tori didn't even look up, but she did, in fact, appreciate the gesture.

"I... I'm sorry this is happening to you... and I honestly don't know how to comfort you," Jade stumbled.

Tori looked up this time, touched that Jade truly wished she could comfort her. "Just... be there. I don't even need to talk... I just need someone."

Jade pulled Tori closer to her side and whispered in her ear, "I'm here." Then she continued, "Come on, let's continue this inside."

Tori reluctantly stood up and followed Jade back inside the house. As soon as they got inside, Tori threw her arms around Jade. "I... I don't understand how we became friends, but I'm so glad it happened," she whispered.

Jade seized the opportunity to press a lingering kiss to Tori's cheek. "Me too, Tori, and I'm being completely serious. You've changed my life."

Tori couldn't help but smile. "Are you being serious or do you just not want to deal with me crying?" she asked in slight playful tone.

Jade rolled her eyes. "Don't question my motives."

Tori stuck her tongue out at her. "I am not! I'm just playing around."

Jade laughed. "Don't be so uptight, I was playing around."

Tori sighed softly, which made Jade concerned.

"Hey um... come here," she instructed, pointing to the couch.

Tori obeyed and followed her over.

Jade got into a relaxed position and waited for Tori to do the same. Tori sat next to her, so Jade immediately pulled her close to her side, almost the same position as before when they were outside. "Tori... I don't want you to be sad about this, I'm here for you," she whispered softly into her hair.

Tori sighed in contentment and leaned into her touch, but didn't respond.

Jade nudged her and continued, "Whenever you need to talk to someone, just tell me."

Tori nodded slowly and gently pressed their foreheads together.

Jade smiled, raised her hand and started stroking Tori's cheek.

Tori's breathing became uneven, which was worried Jade.

"Are you okay, Tor?

Tori nodded against Jade's forehead. "I'm fine, I'm just... really happy about... this. I like it."

Jade breathed a sigh of relief. "I'll be honest with you, me too."

"I'm tired, Jade."

"Good for you."

"I'm being serious!"

"Then go to sleep, I don't mind."

Tori breathed out and tucked her head under Jade's chin.

Jade was surprised by her action, but let her do it. She slowly ran her fingers through Tori's hair, then laid back on the couch so they were both lying down, Tori lying on top of her. Neither minded.

Tori nuzzled Jade's neck, which, in turn, made Jade hum in contentment. Tori smiled. "Did that feel good or something?" she teased.

"I uh..."

"It's fine. I have my own weak spots too."

Jade blushed. "Just go to sleep or I'm getting up and you can just sleep alone."

Tori immediately shut up, much to Jade's satisfaction.

Jade then finally wrapped her arms around her. They had each other, that's all that mattered. Nothing could change that... so they thought.