Freddie has met Mrs. Vega between chapters 5 and 6 but not Mr. Vega yet.
Another chapter. I wrote this while sitting on my aunt's couch while my cousin plays 'Grand Theft Auto: Vice City' on his laptop while still on vacation.
"Hey Cat." Tori says with a smile as she opens the door when Cat and Freddie knock. "Hey Freddie. Glad you guys could make it." She says with a smile as she hugs them.
"5." Jade starts counting from the couch as her girlfriend hugs their two friends.
"Relax. You know I'm yours." Tori says, sitting beside Jade on the couch. "My dad'll be here in a minute or so with the burgers. Is there anything else you want?" She asks Freddie and Cat.
"No. Just the usual." Cat says, sitting beside Freddie on the opposite couch. "Where are the others?" She asks, looking around.
"Beck left to pick up André and Robbie. Trina's upstairs, waiting for Beck to get back." Tori says, rubbing the back of Jade's hand while music plays over the stereo.
"Is this all that's coming?" Freddie asks while Cat shifts closet to him.
"Yeah. We're a small group." Cat says, laying her head on his shoulder.
"Hey girls. You must be Freddie." Mr. Vega says as he opens the door.
"Good morning sir." Freddie says, standing up and helping him bring in the bags.
"Thanks for the help." Mr. Vega says, leading Freddie into the kitchen.
"Where's Mrs. Vega?" Freddie asks, setting the bag of chips on the table as Mr. Vega sets the bags of patties and soda's on the counter.
"She's at work." He says, opening the fridge and putting the bottles of soda's in the fridge.
"She works on a Saturday?" Freddie asks, taking the chips out of the bag and putting the bags of chips on the counter.
"Yeah. There's a case that she needs to be ready for in a few days." He says, taking the patties out and heading for the backyard. "When the guys get here, tell them I'll be in the back."
"Okay." Tori says with a smile as her father closes the door behind him.
"Why did he say that about the guys?" Freddie asks, taking his seat beside Cat.
"Beck and André want to help. They also want to teach Robbie how to use a grill." Tori answers. "Did you guys bring your swim suits? We have a pool and we got a Jacuzzi recently."
"Yeah. It's in my bag." Cat answers with a smile.
"I didn't bring anything. I didn't know you had a pool." Freddie says, sitting down.
"It's okay. Tori's dad will lend you a pair." Cat says, almost sitting on Freddie's lap.
"Are you two dating yet?" Jade asks as the guys get there.
"Is who dating yet?" Robbie asks, eyeing Cat with adoration in his eyes that turn into confusion at where she's sitting.
"Cat and Freddie. They've been awful close lately." Jade says, frowning at Tori when the Latina smack her arm. "What was that for?"
"Are you trying to embarrass them?" Tori says to Jade as Beck and André head outside to meet with Mr. Vega.
"What? How is it embarrassing them if I'm trying to help them get together?" Jade asks.
"I don't think they want you talking about their dating life." Tori answers, standing up. "I'll be back. I'm gonna see if my dad or any of the guys have an extra suit for you Freddie."
"Thanks Tori." Freddie says as Tori leaves with a wave.
"Seriously. You two should date." Jade says as the back door closes behind Tori.
"Why are you so curious?" Cat asks, looking at her child-hood best friend.
"Dating Tori made me nicer to my friends. You're my best friend. You and Freddie don't look bad together, and Freddie seems nice for you." Jade defends herself as Tori enters the house again.
"Beck says he brought a couple of extra suits. Apparently, Jade still scares the pee out of Robbie so Beck comes prepared." Tori says, tossing a pair of swim trunks to Freddie as she sits on Jade's lap.
"Who do you think I am, Santa?" Jade asks with a smirk.
"Maybe. Hottest Santa I've ever seen." Tori says as Freddie goes into the downstairs bathroom to change.
"Hey girls." Mr. Vega says, opening the door. "Where's Robbie?" He asks, opening the fridge and getting a bottle of water for himself.
"Don't know. He was here with they guys, but disappeared." Tori says, looking around.
"Where's Freddie?" Mr. Vega asks, drinking some of the water.
"Changing. When's the food done?" Jade asks, making Mr. Vega laugh.
"In a minute or so." Mr. Vega says, going for the back door. "I'll call you girls when it's done."
"Thanks dad." Tori says to her father, watching him leave. "Must you be rude to my dad?" She asks her girlfriend when the door closes.
"He's okay with it. You saw him laugh." Jade says, acting innocent.
"Freddie's back." Cat says with a smile as Freddie enters the living room.
"I'm gonna change." Jade says, standing up. "If the food's done and I'm not back, wait for me." She tells Tori, giving her a kiss.
"Got it." Tori says, watching Jade leave.
"I'm gonna go change too. I wanna swim." Cat says, standing up and heading for the downstairs bathroom.
"Where's Jade changing if Cat's using the bathroom?" Freddie asks, draping a towel over his shoulder.
"My room. It's where she left her bag in my room." Tori says, standing up and stretching. "When she gets back, I'm gonna change. We'll meet you guys outside." She says as Cat comes out.
"Let's go Freddie." She says, dragging him outside to swim.
Not really a cliffhanger. Kinda is. Next chapter will be more of the cookout. Sorry it's so short. I do intend to make future chapters longer, if it helps.
Thank you for reading, and please review.
Blessed Be.