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Jade's POV

I went home after school and impatiently waited for Trina's call. When the clock's red digits read 4:40pm I was beginning to think that Trina said she'd call me only so she wouldn't have to deal with me. I was a nervous wreck. I couldn't think straight, or function properly at all. It was as if my sanity depended on one phone call and the well-being of a single person.

The waiting is the hardest part. I hate waiting. I never wait for anything or anyone for that matter. Many questions began flooding my mind and thoughts. Why was Tori with other guys? What went down between her and Andre? My thoughts were abruptly interrupted when my cell phone rang.

I felt my heart begin to race. I could hear every beat loud and clear as it echoed through my ears. I didn't even look at the caller ID as I answered "Hello?."

"Hey umm Jade?." Trina's voice sounded unsure on the other end of the line.

"Yeah?." I ask nervously.

"Tori just got home. She just kinda broke down crying as soon as she walked through the front door. I don't know if you should come." Trina sounded concerned.

I felt my heart break. Hearing that Tori had begun crying caused me more pain than I imagined.

"Maybe if I come over I can cheer her up? Please Trina.." my voice pleading, this is the second time I've said please to the older Vega sister. I knew I sounded desperate but I just didn't care. I heard Trina breathe heavily.

"Okay you can come over. " Trina said and I smiled in relief. "Be there in 10." Is all I say before I hang up and head towards my car. I drive to Tori's house while listening to the radio. There was a tribute to an old band called The Bangles. They were playing their greatest hits. Their song, Eternal Flame got me thinking about Tori again.

Close your eyes, give me your hand, darlin'
Do you feel my heart beating
Do you understand
Do you feel the same
Am I only dreaming
Is this burning an eternal flame

I believe it's meant to be, darlin'
I watch you when you are sleeping
You belong with me
Do you feel the same
Am I only dreaming
Or is this burning an eternal flame

Say my name
Sun shines through the rain
A whole life so lonely
And then come and ease the pain
I don't want to lose this feeling, oh

Those lyrics could describe my feelings for Tori almost perfectly. Does she feel the same? Would she understand my feelings for her? I think she does belong with me. My life has always been lonely. I put everyone through so many tests in order to trust them, and in the end everyone gave up. Tori didn't. She eased the pain I felt from all the loneliness. And despite what I made her an everyone think, I never want to lose her. She only gave up when I was incapable to even fake a smile for her sake.

As I parked my car in the Vegas' driveway I took a deep breath and thought to myself "Okay this is it. Don't be a bitch, if she needs a friend you are going to be just that. No snarky comments just show her that you care for her."

I walked to the front door and gently knocked. A few seconds later I could hear someone approaching the door. Trina opened the door and walked aside to let me in.

"She's in her bedroom. Hasn't come out since she came home. Our parents are out of town so if she needs anything just call for me." She simply said and walked away before giving me a chance to reply. I was genuinely surprised to see Trina act this way. Never really thought she cared for anyone other than herself. And I certainly never thought she'd ever be even remotely nice to me, not that I have been to her but whatever.

I slowly walked up the stairs and paused at Tori's door. I gently knocked.

"What do you want Trina?." I could hear her voice was raspy from crying and that alone tugged at my heart. I didn't answer, instead I opened the door slowly and walked into her view.

She was covered with a blanket, her hair was messy, her eyes were bloodshot and her entire face was puffy. She instantly sat up looking as surprised as ever. A mix of surprise and confusion was written all over her face.

"Jade? Wha-," I cut her off.

"I came to see if you were okay." I say softly. Being nice to Vega was new to me, so as a result I got this weird tingly feeling. She seemed shocked at my words.

"I-I don't know what to say." She stutters out as she begins to get out of bed and stand up.

"You don't have to say anything Vega. I know I'm probably the last person you want to deal with right now, but the honest To God truth is that I was worried about you, and I had to see you." My gaze dropping to meet the floor as I feel a faint blush come to rest on my cheeks.

She seems too puzzled at my sudden confession to talk as she walked towards me.

"You? concerned? About me? Why, since when do you even care?." It hurts me that she doubts me, but it also annoys me.

"Yes Vega I was concerned about you. As for why, you've been ditching school, and no one had seen or spoken to you since Friday." I shrugged beginning to sound like myself again. She still didn't seem convinced. I don't know what I expected honestly. I deserved to be doubted. I have given her absolutely no reason to believe that I have her best interest at heart.

"What do you want Jade? I mean really, you can't honestly expect me to believe that all of a sudden you give a crap about me. You obviously want something so get on with it and tell me." I flinched at the statement, Vega doesn't normally curse.

"Listen up Vega I have no reason to lie to you. Andre said you two broke up and I thought it'd be the right thing to do to come and check up on you." I instantly regretted mentioning Andre as I saw tears forming in her eyes. The sight of her like this killed me inside.

"Wha-what did he say?." Tears freely falling down her face as she seems to be shivering. I instinctively took off my leather jacket and gently placed it on her shoulders. She looked up at me, tears still in her eyes and a gaze that made my icy exterior begin to melt yet again.

I shut my eyes tightly trying to control myself from instantly hugging her and crushing our lips together. When I open my eyes I find her gaze still on me, piercing through my soul.

"Nothing Tori, all he said was that you broke up." She gave me a weak, sad smile and at first I was confused as to why, then she said "You called me Tori. You never call me Tori."

I hadn't meant to call her by her first name, it just kinda slipped out. "Tori, what's going on?." I asked as my eyes began to scan her face for an answer. I noticed something like a bruise on her cheek that seemed to be covered with makeup.

The thought of what might have happened sent a chill down my spine. She remained silent for a moment longer and before I could control my mouth I asked "Tori, why is there a bruise on your cheek? Did Andre do this to you?." I felt my insides begin to turn as I finished my question. She started sobbing and shaking. I couldn't help myself any longer as I wrapped my arms around her protectively and held her as close as I could without suffocating her as she cried on my shoulder.

I started rubbing her back soothingly and felt her begin to calm down. She broke our embrace and just looked me in the eyes.

"He…h-he cheated on me..a-and t-then sl..slapped me t-twice." She broke down and I pulled her in my arms, never wanting to let her go. I felt my own eyes sting with tears at the image of Tori, my Tori being abused and stepped out on. Once again anger rising inside me. I will make that two timing abusive bastard pay for this. He didn't just hurt her, he broke her and I will break him into a million pieces.

"Shhh it's okay Tori, he's not worth your tears." I said soothingly as I carefully walked us both towards the bed and helped her sit down, where she resumed her crying on my shoulder. I let her cry in my arms until I could hear and feel her breathing even out, which meant she had cried herself to sleep.

I gently slid my arm under her legs as I held her back with my other hand. I carefully picked her up and carried her to the top of the bed. I settled her beneath the covers and carefully slid beside her.

I felt her instinctively wrap her arms around my midsection and placed her head on my chest. I wrapped my arms around her, protectively and kissed the top of her head as I whispered "I'll make him pay for what he did to you baby. I promise."

When I would get to have my way with Andre God only knows what I'll do to him, but right now Tori needed to feel safe, and loved. I was determined to be the one that made her feel that way again.

Awww Jori :')

I know this chapter is longer but I just couldn't stop writing! I edited a lot of stuff out cause it would have turned out wayyy longer than it already is.

Sooo

Jade knows.. what do you think she'll do?

Poor Tori, she's completely broken..

Can Jade mend Tori's broken heart?

Please please please let me know if you liked this chapter, it was super fun to write and I'm really pumped to hear you guys' opinion of it!

Till next time my friends!

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