Waking up in Tori's bed my nostrils were overwhelmed by her scent; I have come to find it so comforting. In my dazed state I rolled over to wrap my arms around her, only to find she wasn't there. The shock of the situation forced me to wake up properly; the memories of the night before: we had told her parents about our relationship and as a consequence Tori had spent the night in her sister's room leaving me alone in hers. Pulling myself up and out of bed I glace over at her bedside clock its 7AM, yawning and stretching I realise that I am still only wearing my underwear and do not have a change of clothes. Sighing I trudge over to Tori's wardrobe, pulling out her only pair of black skinny jeans I begin to search through her tops, dear god so many of them are either bright or girly, finally I settle on a green tank top and put a purple shirt that I am pretty sure used to be Andre's seeing as it actually does up over my boobs.
Walking downstairs a sense of awkwardness overwhelmed me, I have no idea how I am supposed to act around her parents this morning, I never had to worry about that with Beck after all. Arriving downstairs I find Tori and Trina at the table demolishing piles of pancakes, and Mrs Vega standing over the stove cooking up some more.
"Good morning Jade" she exclaims "I was just about to send Tori to get you up, but it seems you are the first one dressed." I glace over to Tori and Trina and realise that they both still have bed hair and are in pyjamas. "Would you like some pancakes?"
"Errm yer sure thanks" I smile, I never normally eat breakfast, then again it's not like I actually have anyone at home who is willing to make it for me.
"Coming right up dear, help yourself to a drink, there is juice in the fridge."
"Actually would it be ok if I had some coffee, I can't function without it." I reply.
"Of course" she responds moving over to the coffee pot. "How do you like your coffee?"
"Black, two sugars" Tori states before I have a chance to answer myself.
I stare at her in astonishment; she has certainly been paying attention, it took Beck a year to pick up on that, seeing she shock on my face she throws me a cheeky grin before returning to the pile of food in front of her. It's astonishing how someone as tiny as she is can eat so much. Within minutes Tori's mum places a similar sized stack in front of me as well as my coffee.
"Thank you" I say before tucking in myself, there is no way I am going to finish all of this, but it does taste amazing.
As I help myself to a second coffee Tori and Trina head upstairs to get changed, we have to leave for school in twenty minutes, and I am going to have to suffer with getting a ride from Trina. The girls return downstairs with mere minutes to spare, and we all climb into Trina's car. During the ride to school she demands that we tell her about everything that happened with Beck the night before, and once we have she seems somewhat satisfied. As we pull up in the parking lot and climb out of the car she makes a passing comment about wondering what his face will look like today; it is only then that I remember he took to smacks to it yesterday, I imagine he will look pretty battered.
First period is English and Tori and I are in separate classes. Luckily Cat is in my class though so I will have someone to talk to. Moreover she is my closest friend and as such is about the only person I would consider relaying the events of the night before too anyway. We both sit at the back of the room next to each other which is also convenient, and as I enter the classroom I find that she is already there.
"Hey kitty" I smile at her as I drop into my seat.
"Kitty?" she giggles, "God Jade you are clearly in a good mood, it looks like Tori is rubbing off on you!"
"Oi Valentine watch it" I reply in a stern voice but I am unable to completely suppress my smile.
"Ok Jade, what has put you in such a good mood then if it isn't Tori?"
"Fine it might have been Tori" I sight as she lets out a triumphant squeal.
"I knew it! What has happened?"
"Nothing major, it's just her she seems to have some sort of power over me." I sigh, "but we spoke to Beck last night." I add.
"Oh" a gasp escapes her body, "you mean he knows about you two now?" she questions looking genuinely worried.
"Yes he does. I wouldn't say he took it well, but it could have gone worse. I guess we just have to wait and see what happens."
Our convocation is cut short as the teacher begins the lesson and we are forced to start taking notes. We are currently studying Shakespeare's 'Much ado about nothing', normally I like Shakespeare, but I guess I just prefer his tragedies. None the less I throw myself into the work and all previous thoughts filter from my mind.
Lunch rolls around soon enough and I make my way to our usual table, coffee and sandwich in hand. Andre, Cat and Robbie are already seated, but Tori is missing. Plonking myself down I crane my neck looking out for her, but instead I see Beck. Damn he really does look a mess, Trina was right she did give him a black eye; one that is somewhat swollen shut, not to mention the bruising to his jaw from Andre's punch.
"Shit I didn't do all that did I?" Andre asks upon settling his own gaze where mine was already.
"Nah, just the jaw. Trina is the cause of the black eye." I state. Three pairs of eyes lock on me as I realise they do not yet know about Trina's confrontation with Beck. I give them a brief overview before starting on my lunch.
"I know he was being a complete dick, but I do still kind of feel bed." Andre mutters.
"Well talk to him then." Tori's voice sounds from behind me, leaning down she places another coffee in front of me before joining us. "Only not right now because it looks like he is heading for Trina. He had better be about to apologise." The Latina states in a feisty tone.
"You wouldn't mind me talking to him?" Andre questions.
"Of course not Andre, we are both your friends, why would I?" she replies and he responds with a nod. "So does anyone want to know why I was so late to lunch?" she offers causing us all to make our curiosity clear. "I just found out that we are having a prom here in two weeks!" she exclaims seeming very excited.
"I know" Andre replies, "I have already asked Dani." He pauses slightly before adding "and she said yes."
"Cat and I are going together" Robbie states proudly wrapping his arm around the small red haired girl causing her to giggle.
"I am actually helping to organise it!" Cat bursts, "I'm going to make sure it is super pretty."
"Prom's are stupid." I grunt causing tension to cut through their excitement.