Hey again everyone! Excited for another chapter of Crushed? I know I am! The date chapter's gonna be my favorite to write, I already know it haha.

ScottyBgood: Not all romantic gestures involve alot of work, I just felt like doing a grand gesture because I felt like that's something Jade would do if she really loved someone. Not all of us bitchy girls have no heart, you know haha.

Dongu: Haha I actually thought about having Tori say no to Jade because she didn't wanna mess up the friendship if things ended badly. But this story's for smardiculous, so I have to follow the outline I was given. *Clears my throat then blushes* Also, I'm a sucker for a happily ever after. Besides, who could say no to that set up? The zentangles alone would've sold me, those things are a pain in the royal a-butt to do.

ANYWAYS, on with the fic!

I lay despondently on my bed, pondering the best way to ask Trina for help without her teasing me so much. Trina's always been one of the only ones who can tease me without meeting the sharp ends of my scissors. Since Tori and I have been best friends, I've seen a whole other side to Trina. Because their parents are almost never home, Trina's had to take care of Tori pretty much by herself. From the day Tori and Trina could fend for themselves, that's exactly what their parents left them to do. Well, pretty much. They still send money and stuff but they're almost always never actually there for their two daughters. Kinda like my dad.

When she found out I was gay, she teased me because of it. Not the hurtful kind, but the playful, sisterly kind. *Sigh* There's no getting out of her teasing, is there? Well, time to get it over with.

'Jade? Did you mean to call Tori?'

'No, Trina, I actually called to talk to you.'

'Really? Not to be rude, but why?'

'I need your help.'

I hear her scoff. 'Since when do you, the almighty Jade West, ever need help?'

'Ever since I'm taking your baby sister out on Friday and I don't know what to do.' The other end gets quiet. 'Trina?'

'I'm still here.'

'Please, Trina. I really like Tori and I-'

'I'm just surprised it took you this long to ask.'

I hear her giggle a little bit, making me smile. 'So, will you help me?'

'Sure.' I hear her tell Tori she's going out. 'Meet me at the coffee shop across from Hollywood Arts.'

She hangs up and I sigh, doing a backwards somersault off my bed. I get my coat on, grab my keys and my phone, then head out. On the drive there, I have time to think. Tori likes creative things. She likes all kinds of music. She's not picky about most things. She likes mysteries so she can try to solve them herself. She hates when someone tells her before she's solved it though. She hates when someone insults her loved ones. She hates not having her beanie on. I know all of this stuff about Tori, but I can't think of something to do for a date.

When I get to the coffee shop, Trina's already inside waiting for me.

'Took you long enough.' Trina teases, pushing a coffee to me. 'Black with two sugars, right?'

'Spot on, as always Treen.' I gratefully take a drink. 'So, can you help me?'

Trina smiles at me then takes a bite of her scone. 'Before I do, I wanna ask you something.'

'What's up?'

'What took you so long?'

It's a serious question, but it makes me laugh. 'I don't handle rejection very well. Don't really handle loss very well either. I was scared both would happen if I told Tori how I felt.'

'You have nothing to worry about. Tori loves you to pieces, you couldn't lose her if you tried.' Trina says reassuringly before her phone goes off, playing a Demi Lovato song.

'Who's that?'

'Just Tori checking in. She's with Andre working on a new song.'

'Was that Demi Lovato?' I question, the beginnings of an idea forming in my mind.

'Yeah, she's Tori's favorite singer. She practically idolizes her, you know that. Why do you ask?' Trina says, looking at me with a confused face.

I smirk and tell her my idea that fully formed the second she confirmed it was Demi Lovato. She smiles and we begin planning. Tori's gonna love this.

*Gasp* I wonder what the plan is. Seriously though, I haven't thought that far ahead yet. I just know it has something to do with a Demi Lovato song. Also, I just wanted to let you guys know I'm gonna be working on a crossover between Victorious and Wizards of Waverly Place sometime in the near future. So, if you lovelies would like to check it out, I'll let you know when the first chapter is up. It will be Jori, that's for sure. Hope you guys liked this chapter, but it's kinda hard to know if more than a few people are reading when I don't get any feedback. It's not mandatory, it's just nice to read your reviews, I read every single one and try to respond to as many as I can. Anyways, see you in the next one guys!