On Tuesday morning, Jade woke up and got ready for school just like any other day. She drove straight to school instead of stopping by Beck's house to drive to school together like they usually did since she hates driving during the day. Once she got to school, she saw Tori and Andre getting out of Andre's car. Tori still hadn't gotten her license and was in need of rides from everyone. However, she never asked Jade for another ride after what happened, or almost happened, last time. Jade continued inside to get everything she needed out of her locker.
Beck spotted Jade and walked over to her locker with caution, knowing that she was probably still mad about what happed yesterday, since she didn't come over this morning for a ride to school. He regretted it so much, and he wanted to make things right, but then Jade greeted him.
"Hey babe!" Jade kissed Beck just as they did every other morning when they first saw each other.
"Umm, hey" Beck was confused. Jade was acting like nothing was wrong.
"Did you finish yesterday's math homework?" Jade hoped he did just so she could copy what she hadn't finished.
"Yeah I did…Listen, about last night with Tori" Beck started.
"Don't even bring that up. I'm over it. I've decided not to let it bother me." Jade was unusually calm for this type of thing.
Normally, Jade would be beyond mad, and the whole school would know it, but this time was different. Her calm attitude worried Beck and he didn't know what to think of it. Tori walked into Sikowitz's class and Jade did nothing. When they were given time in class to work on their skits, Jade treated Tori just as she normally would.
Just as Jade was about to go to lunch, Tori approached her.
"Um…Jade? Can I talk to you for a sec?" Tori asked nervously.
"Fine, whatever." Jade responded emotionless.
"Look, I know last night probably bothered you" Tori started
"Vega. I don't care. Swear." Jade said bluntly.
"I'm sorry! It was nothing I promi—wait, you don't care?" Tori was beyond confused, just like Beck was this morning.
"Nope. I have Beck. He's mine and you aren't a threat to me at all. I mean, look me. I'm hot, and you're…you." Jade was way too calm for this kind of thing.
Jade then smiled suspiciously and walked to the Asphalt Café. Tori was so much more nervous than she was before. One thing that was scarier than an angry Jade, was a calm Jade when she was supposed to be mad. Now Tori knew that she had to keep her eyes out for Jade at all times. Who knew what she was capable of while Tori's back was turned?!
Tori stayed as far away from Jade as she could for the rest of the day. She couldn't risk falling for one of her traps, but even she knew that she wasn't safe at home. Jade could be anywhere! When Andre dropped her off at home she entered with more caution than she ever had before. She even flipped over every cushion and pillow in her living room before sitting down, just in case Jade had plotted some scissors in her couch. Just then, she heard her front door's handle twisting.
"What happened in here?!" Her mother asked.
"I—um, nothing. I'll clean it up" Tori was both startled and relieved it was only her mother in the doorway.
As the week went on, Tori grew more and more paranoid. Jade stayed calm, cool, and collected. Tori was going crazy. She barely slept all week and was really behind on her homework because she was too busy staying clear of Jade's potential traps.
On Friday morning the group of friends met up in the main hallway before heading to Sikowitz's class where they had to perform their skit, but there was one problem, Tori was missing. When the bell rang, they decided just to cut Tori's part out of the assignment if she didn't show up.
"Alright class, we'll start the skits right away so we get to all of them today. Andre, your group is up first!" Sikowitz announced.
Andre, Cat, Robbie, Beck, and Jade all gathered on the small stage in front of their other classmates. They were in the middle of their skit when Tori barged through the doors looking terrible.
"I'm sorry I'm late, but it's Jade's fault!" She said as she breathed heavily from running in.
"WHAT?!" Jade was irritated and confused all at the same time.
"I didn't get any sleep this week because I was too busy worrying about what you would do to get back at me for the whole Beck thing in the kitchen, so I passed out early this morning and slept though my alarm!" Tori exclaimed.
"I told you not to worry about it." Jade said with a devilish smile.
"Which is why I was expecting it more than ever!" Tori continued.
"Well Tori, I'm very sorry, but because you were late, I'm going to have to mark you down a full letter grade on this assignment." Sikowitz interrupted
Jade was pleased her plan worked. By doing absolutely nothing, Tori went crazy and her week—and grade—was ruined. She knew Tori had learned her lesson, and Jade didn't have to do a thing.
I hoped you all enjoyed the plot twist I put in. I'm so sorry for the late update, I've had a really busy week! I'm trying not to rush the story, so there might be a few filler chapters up next, but I haven't decided yet. Thank you again for reading, and as always, please review(: