Disclaimer: I do not own Victorious, just this story plot.
A.N. Alrighty, well here's chapter 3. Every good story needs a little angst thrown in now and then, just try to remain calm. Here we go. : )
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It was now Monday morning at Hollywood Arts and the hallways were busy with creative young people moving about, getting ready to start another week at the best school on earth; some students more eager to start the day than others. Jade West's only reason for wanting to get the school day started was so she could finally confront the brown eyed girl who had been ignoring her calls since Saturday night. It was almost time for class to begin and no matter how hard Jade wished it, the half-Latina in question did not appear at her locker across the hall. Letting out a frustrated huff, the raven haired girl pushed off her own locker and made her way to her first class of the day. When lunch time came the tan skinned girl was still nowhere to be found, at this point the goth was torn between being worried and pissed at a certain Vega's absence.
'We all have Sikowitz together next, I have to see her there.' thought Jade, as she picked over her burrito.
Tori rarely missed class, especially Sikowitz's since he was the craziest and best teacher ever. As most of the gang and the shruggers all filed in and took a seat, there was one person missing from the class and one seat left to be taken, and Jade made sure it was right next to her. A few minutes into the class a worn out looking Tori Vega made her way into Sikowitz's room.
"Sorry Sikowitz. Lane needed help moving some set pieces in the box." said the girl, while trying to stretch her now sore back after lifting one of the pieces wrong.
Sikowitz nodded and made a sweeping gesture for her to take a seat, which happened to be right next to none other than the dangerously beautiful Jade West.
'Awesome.' thought Tori sarcastically as she made her way to the seat next to the goth, the whole time feeling blue-gray orbs piercing into her.
The two shared a looked, so much being said with no words at all.
"Tori…" said Jade softly.
"After class." replied the tan girl.
When the class was over Tori and Jade headed for their usual meeting place, the almighty Janitor's closet. As soon as the door was shut Tori went to speak, but was cut off by Jade.
"Look Jade I'm sor..."
"No, I'm sorry." said the goth. "I didn't mean to take it that far. I just couldn't stop myself."
"You weren't the only one." replied Tori as she leaned against the red tool box. "And I'm sorry too."
"You don't...have to be..." paused Jade nervously, "Look Tori I'm just gonna to say it. Even though I do apologize for how far I went that night without your permission, I liked kissing you and touching you...you touching me." She said softly, as she looked down at the floor. "Tori I've lo-liked you for a while now and I know that you could do so much better than me and I don't deserve the chance, but I'm asking you...I'm begging you...Please...Please just give me the chance to-to be with you." said the goth, a few tears escaping as her own blue orbs as they met tear filled brown.
Tori had no idea the other girl felt that deeply for her. Jade West rarely if ever delved into her true feelings and Tori was always there to listen, but after every time they seemed to get closer the goth would do or say something to let Tori know that nothing had changed between them and probably never would. It was only recently that the raven haired girl started acting differently toward the half-Latina, being a little warmer, sitting closer, being more touchy feely, not complaining about the tan skinned girl being in the same room as her...
'And you loved every minute of it. That doesn't change things. Yes it does! You love this girl and know it. And you know she loves you too, you caught that slip, even if you pretend like you didn't.'
Tori wiped her tear filled eyes and forced out a shaky breath before gently taking Jade's face in her hands and staring into the eyes that haunted her dreams.
"Jade West...You are so breathtakingly beautiful, inside and out. Don't you ever...ever believe otherwise...I just think that..." paused Tori, becoming emotional as Jade began to cry once more and shake her head back and forth as if she already knew what the tan girl was going to say. "I just think that it's for the best if we stop this before anybody gets hurt."
"Too late." said Jade dejectedly. "I know you want this too. What are you afraid of? Whatever it is you don't have to be Tori..." She continued as she lovingly placed her hand on the other girl's cheek.
Just then the bell rang signaling that it was almost time for the last class of the day. Tori took hold of the goth's hand as she removed it from her face.
"I have to get to class." said Tori robotically before walking out the door, angrily wiping tears away as it shut behind her.
Jade cried for a few more minutes and then numbly made her way to her last class as well.
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Nearly Two Weeks Later, Friday, 10:21pm
If one were to peek inside the Vega residence they'd find sixteen year old Tori Vega passed out on one of the living room couches, Cuddle Me Cathy doll and all. The past two weeks had been crap for the teen, who had barely gotten any sleep and when she was at school there was a strained tension between her and the girl she loved more than anything. Things had gotten really awkward and robotic between the two and it was starting to affect the gang as well. They started to pick which girl to hang out with and when, as to avoid having them be in the same room with each other. She was surprised they still hung with them at all, seeing as both girls' tempers had become short (Jade's even more so, which was beyond scary) and they'd become so blah to be around. Weeks of no sleeping and pent up emotions finally drained the tan girl enough to where her body said 'F you I'm tired' and she finally shut down. She laid there looking finally at peace, but what was going on in her head brought her anything but...
Upon opening her eyes, Tori found herself sitting in a church pew. She heard voices, but her senses were kind of hazy. Until one voice stood out perfectly clear as it said 'I do'. When the haze finally gave way, Tori could only wish for it to comeback, as what she was about to witness was worse than any nightmare.
"I now pronounce you husband and wife. You may kiss the bride." said the reverend.
Her friends and others she did not know all cheered while her world was destroyed as she witnessed Jade and Beck share a loving kiss.
'No...' was all she could say in her mind over and over again as anger and despair filled her all at once. 'No, he doesn't get to touch like that!' she thought as she went to make her way up there, but was stopped by a set of arms being wrapped around her and the sudden appearance of duck tape on her mouth.
"He can touch her however he wants, she's his now...forever." said the voice of the one holding her back, which in turning around to face them she came face to face with herself.
'Let go of me!' hummed Tori angrily, as she tried to jerk free of the hold.
"If only you had the strength to make me." mocked the other Tori.
Suddenly the duck tape was gone.
"Let. Go of me. Now!" she said determinedly as she yanked free of her captor and stood up. "Stop!"
She soon felt herself jerk awake, breathing heavily as she received a 'What the hell is wrong with you?' look from her older sister; who had at some point made herself comfy with some chocolate pudding on the other couch.
"What's wong wit you?" asked Trina with her mouthful.
Instead of responding, Tori quickly got up from the couch and snatched her keys and wallet off of the kitchen counter.
"I'll be back later." She said as she made her way out of the door.
Moments later she was parking in front of the West residence and making her way up to the front door, but as soon as she got on the front steps the door was already being opened. She had a flashback of her nightmare as Jade West and Beck Oliver stepped out together.
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A.N. : O Still calm? Let me know what you guys think. : ) And if angst is kind of your thing; there's a Jori oneshot of mine called 'Fade', I posted before this story, that could use a little bit of attention. It's not related to these stories and it's not futa, but it's some good old fashioned Jori romance/angst; check it out and tell me what you think, if you haven't already. Anywayz, thanks for reading and hopefully reviewing this chapter of 'You Love Me?' you guys. : D Don't get too upset yet, is all I'm going to say. :)