Disclaimer: I do not own Victorious, just this story plot. : )
A.N. SURPRISE UPDATE! :D I have been trying to space postings out a reasonable amount of time, but since this is pretty much a setup to what you all really want to read, I thought why not just post it now. : ) There are some funny parts and 'awwww' parts in this little chapter though, at least I thought so; hope you guys do too. Here we go. :)
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It was 4:49pm Saturday night and Jade West had just gotten out of the shower and was now frantically running around doing her hair and getting dressed, her date would be there at 6:00 to pick her up. The pale girl couldn't help but smile as she thought of her courter. Earlier that morning, they had awoken together in each other's arms after a night of just kissing...ok maybe a little groping in there as well, but Tori was adamant about it not going beyond that; much to the delight and dismay of the raven haired girl. While she curled her hair she wondered where they would be going tonight. That was another thing the half-Latina was adamant about and that was telling Jade nada about their plans tonight, besides to dress dressy; even though she had been bugging her for hints all day, her secretiveness frustrated and excited the goth all at the same time. She hadn't been this excited for a date in a long time.
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Earlier this morning...
Tori rushed out of Jade's house. It was 11:00 in the morning and she needed to plan the perfect date for tonight. Where to start was the most frustrating thing because she wanted it to be something that her companion would enjoy. She got into her car with a huff...
"Sikowitz." she said, knowing that he was the man to go to when you need to know what was going on in the art world.
The teen started her car and made her way to their psychotic teacher's house. Once there, she ran up to the door and knocked. A few seconds later, the crazy man she sought guidance from answered the door wearing a silk robe, gorilla decorated boxers, and a gas mask...Yes, a gas mask.
"Sikowitz?" asked Tori, making a 'What the hell' face.
"Tori!" Sikowitz answered, removing the mask. "What can I do for you on this fine Saturday?" He asked in his usual chipper voice, as he leaned against the door frame.
"Uh, hey Sikowitz. Um, do you know if there are any good plays showing tonight? Something dark preferably." asked the tan girl hopeful.
"Dark hmm?..." He said with a grin, as he gestured for the tan girl to come inside. "Well there's one that I was planning on attending tonight called 'Love out of Ashes'."
'Sounds perfect.' thought Tori, with Jade in mind.
"But it's sold out." continued Sikowitz, getting a frustrated groan from the teen. "Buuut...something else has come up..." He said as he made his way over to a cluttered desk. "...so I shall give these to you." He said giving Tori two tickets.
"Yes! Oh my God, thank you Sikowitz! How much did they cost? I don't have much, but I'll get it..." "Don't worry about it." interrupted Sikowitz. "A friend of mine in the business gives me tickets to shows when they can. I hope two is enough?"
"Two is perfect, and thanks anyway. You're the best Sikowitz!" Tori said excitedly.
"Sikowitz! The monsters are going to get me." yelled a voice from the back in a somewhat suggestive tone.
"Like I said something came up." said Sikowitz 'innocently', in response to Tori's raised eyebrows.
"And I'ma let you get back to that." said Tori, shaking her head as she made her way out the door. "Thanks again Sik!" She yelled as she made her way to her car.
"You're welcome! Hope you a Jade have fun!" He yelled back, laughing at Tori tripping on air before he went back to his own...activities.
"How?..." said Tori.
The half-Latina would worry about how her crazy teacher knew about her and Jade later, right now she was too focused on creating the perfect evening for said girl to be sidetracked. She made her way back to her car and proceeded hoping beyond hope that her Uncle Mike could help her out tonight, he owns a restaurant in downtown Los Angeles and since the play Sikowitz gave her tickets to was downtown that would be perfect. After driving downtown and telling her unc about her situation, of course he was more than happy to help his niece out and said he would have it all taken care of by tonight.
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Tori now stood in front of her full length mirror, nervously looking over her outfit for the night. She had chosen a pair of black slacks that she always loved, a dressy black halter top, black heels, and other accessories. Her hair had been done up in classy, yet messy ponytail. After one last look over, she grabbed her overnight bag and made her way downstairs.
"Hey, now! And where are you going daughter of mine dressed all fancy?" asked Holly, while she poured herself some tea.
Tori sheepishly rubbed the back of her neck and made her way over to her mother.
"I have date tonight." said Tori, not being able to contain her smile.
"Really?" Tori nodded. "Ahhh! My baby, I'm so happy for you!" exclaimed Holly happily, as she excitedly hugged her daughter.
"Ow...mom..." strained out Tori.
"Oh, sorry!" said Holly releasing her daughter from the tight embrace. "So I take it she knows?..." She asked.
"Yeah." answered Tori, reassuringly.
Holly knew how much trust it must have taken her daughter to take this chance; so she couldn't help but pry a little in true mother fashion.
"So who is this mysterious girl? Is she anybody I've met?" asked Holly, as nonchalantly as she could.
"Uh, um..." said Tori nervously, blushing a little.
That reaction told Holly all she needed to know.
"Let me take a guess…" She says as she theatrically rubs her chin in thought, "pale skin, piercings, dark hair, and a concerning fascination with scissors..." trailed off Holly, as she wondered if she should actually be concerned about her daughter's possible date.
"What? ! How?..." asked Tori, seriously not getting how people already knew about her companion for tonight.
'If they figured it out, then the gang must know.' thought Tori, quickly before turning back to her smiling mother.
"Let's just say a mother knows...or I was just going to keep guessing." said Holly, getting a laugh from her youngest.
"Right. Well I'm about to go pick her up." said Tori, while gathering her things. "If all goes well tonight, I won't be back home until after school Monday."
"Oh you won't, will you?" asked Holly, giving her daughter a knowing look.
Winces at her mother's tone, (sighs) "Mom I really like Jade. Actually I more than like her…She makes me feel like there's nothing wrong with me…" trailed off the teen becoming a little teary eyed.
"Oh baby, there's nothing wrong with you." said Holly, bringing her child in for a motherly embrace; before she gently held her face and placed loving kiss on her forehead, and then wiped away a few tears before they could make their way to down her face. "Does she make you happy?" She asked softly.
Seeing the light in her daughter's eyes, as she smiled and nodded yes, was all Holly needed to see to know she was truly happy.
"Are you both sure you're ready to take it to this level?" She asked, referring to the after date activities she knew were bound to happen.
"I am…and I have a pretty good feeling Jade is too." said Tori, chuckling nervously at her mother's raised eyebrow.
"Well I know everything will be perfect. And knowing how important this is to you I won't fuss too much this time, but you know to tell us young lady ahead of time when you're staying over Jade's or anybody's. Your father and I were worried sick this morning. And what do Jade's parents think of you two?"
"Whoa, mom I gotta go!" said the teen, looking at her watch, really having to go; but also wanting to distract her mother from further motherly worry and inquiry.
"Oh, go go!" shooed Holly excitedly, before wiping her own eyes.
Tori was making her way to the door when…
"Oh, I know I tease you and your sister about giving me grandbabies one day, but I didn't mean anytime soon, do you have protection? !" yelled Holly to her youngest as she walked out the door.
"YEESSS, mom!" yelled back Tori embarrassedly, as she made her way out the door.
"Ok, I love you!" said Holly.
"Love you too!" said Tori, finally escaping her mother and making her way to her car.
Holly just giggled to herself and smiled, hoping that her daughter had finally found someone who loved her the way she deserved to be loved.
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Tori's blue Mazda3 pulled up to Jade's house right on time. She grabbed a bouquet of light and deep purple roses and then made her way up to the West's front door. She rang the doorbell a couple of times and nervously waited for it to open, all the while hoping that all of this wasn't all a dream.
"Coming!" She heard through the door before it was opened and to reveal a stunning pale skinned beauty.
"Hi."
"Hi."
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A.N. Remember how I sweetly warned you ahead of time that their date was not this chapter, but the next. :) (Backs away slowly from angry mob) : D The date shall now be posted sometime this weekend I believe, if not shortly after. Until then…you guys know the drill, let me hear from you. Hope everyone has an awesome weekend, and thanks so much for reading! : D