A knock at the door freezes Trina where she stands. "He's early!" She yells to her sister as she runs to the door and throws it open. Jade stands in the doorway, mirroring Trinas disappointed look.

"Relax, its just Jade." Jades frown recedes as Tori walks up behind her sister and takes her place. "Hey baby, oh la la!" She says taking in Jades outfit, a plain black dress. But its a dress so Tori can't just let it go.

"Give us a spin" Jade twirls lazily as Tori appraises her. "All this for me?" She asks exaggeratedly. "Ha ha, can I come in now?" She deadpans. "Nope." Tori quips with a smile. Jade huffs, then gives her a quick kiss. "Now?" "Ok" Tori leads her inside towards her sister room, and Jades feet root the floor. "Where are we going?" "Trinas room." Tori answers innocently. "Where it sleeps!" She whisper-yells. Toris cheery demeanor drops, and Jade instantly regrets speaking.

"It was a joke-" Tori raises a finger to silence her. "Monkey i'm-" Tori shakes her head and Jade stops. "I know you guys clash but she's my sister, and if you're gonna stick around you guys are going to have to learn to get along."

"Now, shes getting ready for a first date and as her sister I'm sworn to help her get ready." Tori sees the challenge in Jades eyes "And as my super serious long time girlfriend, so are you." The stare at each other for a moment, then Jade caves. "Fine."

"And its term, jeez, we just watched that..." She mutters as they cross the threshold.

...

"What's this guys name again?" Tori asks her sister, who's standing at her vanity 'perfecting' her make up. Jade and her are laying on Trinas bed on their stomachs, while Cat sits on the floor with her back against it. "Paulo" she says in a thick accent. "What?" Jade asks. "Paulo" she says again. "Huh?" Tori asks. She huffs. "Paulo" she repeats carefully. "What?" Jade asks again.

"Pau-lo" She says as she turns around. Jade and Tori are facing each other, giggling like idiots while Cat types away at her phone. "What?" Tori asks again. Trina rolls her eyes and turns back to her mirror. "Cute." She deadpans. "Sorry..." Tori says, facing her sister. "I'm not" Jade whispers, sending them both back to giggling. Tori calms down first and gives Jades arm a light slap. Jades mouth makes an 'o' and Tori points a finger in her face. "Bad Jade, no." Jade snaps at her finger and she yanks it into her chest, face bright in mock offense.

"Okay, thoughts?" Trina asks, facing them. Cat and Tori have all kinds of suggestions, and their conversation sends Jades mind back to highschool. She wonders if this is what it was like for Tori. 'Probably' she figures. 'Shes a natural' She has this power to make anyone comfortable, even Jade. Shes lucky she thinks most people aren't worth her time cause anytime there's more then 3 around her she feels her stomach tighten. She doesn't believe in fate, but Toris an almost uncanny foil to her, and that's as close as she'll come to saying soul mate.

Tori notices her staring and her eyes flick to Jades for a moment. She continues talking and lies an hand on Jades back. She rubs comforting circles as Jade rests her head on her arms. "I like it when a guy pays for me, what do you think, Jade?" Cat asks. Jade feels the familiar apprehension, but pushes through like shes taught herself to...and Toris movements help a little too.

"Um..." She looks at Tori. "That's not really a problem for me..." The rest of them laugh "Oh duh. How do you decide then?" Jade thinks for a moment, and she can't really think if a 'go to' option. "Jade pays, obviously." Trina states. "Obviously?" Tori asks. Jade gets ready for the same shit shes been hearing since she was 16. "Tori didn't get a real job till like, last week."

'Oh' Jade laughs as Tori defends herself. "Hey! Being a musician is a real job! Just...not a well paying one...Yet!" She clarifies. "Yeah yeah, but am I right?" Tori opens her mouth to speak, then closes it. Trina nods triumphantly.

Ding Dong

Trina squeals and they follow her to the door. "Hi Paulo" she greets. "Hello Trina" he says with a charming accent. He nods to them "Trinas friends." He holds an arm out to her. "Ready to go?"

"Yup, just lemme introduce you. She latches on to his arm. "This is my roommate and best friend, Cat." He shakes her hand with his free one. "Pleasure to meet you." "This is my little sister Tori." He shakes her hand and smiles brightly. "And this is her girlfriend Jade." She says quickly, turning him around by his arm before he can extend a hand. "Lets go, I don't wanna miss our reservation." Tori says goodbye to Cat and Jade rolls her eyes.

"What was that?" She asks Tori on the walk to her car. "What?" Tori asks as the reach it. Jade looks at her incredulously. "She didn't let me shake his hand!" She shouts as she walks to the drivers side. "Jade." She starts tiredly "you hate meeting new people. She was just trying to help, so stop being so paranoid and enjoy yourself." She says before getting in. Jade stands there for a moment before following her.

"Sorry, you're right." Tori smiles and kisses her. "Per usual." She says cockily.

...

They meet at the restaurant, some fancy french place with a name Jade can't pronounce. She fidgets awkwardly in her chair while they wait to order. Tori senses shes uncomfortable and gives her a worried look. "I'm fine." She whispers. Toris going to return to the conversation when she adds "but...I look okay right? I'm not under dressed?" Tori smiles at her sincerely.

"You look amazing." Jade smiles shyly and mouths 'thank you' as they face their companions.

"So Paulo, where are you from exactly?"

...

Miraculously, Jade survives the night. Tori has the bright idea to have Jade drive them all back, much to both girls dismay.

Jade tries to focus on the music and not Trinas shrill voice. "I can't believe he said yes!" She wails. "It makes sense. Why drive you home when were all going the same way?" Tori says, unaffected by her sisters tone. "Uh, maybe so he can kiss me goodnight!" She snaps. Jade rolls her eyes. "I'd drive you home." Jade says quietly. Tori coos and leans over the console to kiss her cheek. "Thank you baby." She says happily. Jade sees Trina scoff in her rear view mirror and her grip on the steering wheel tightens. She does her best to tune them out for the rest of the ride.

...

Trina stomps inside as soon as they pull in but Tori stays with Jade, pushing her against her car and kissing her, once her sister is out of sight. She holds Jades cheeks in her hands and Jade slides her own onto her hips. Toris kisses slow as she slides her hands down Jades arms, wrapping them around her wrists.

She takes a step back and Jade follows her, pecking her lips twice before resting her forehead on hers. Tori holds their hands up and entwines their fingers in front of them. Jade gives her another slow kiss. "This isn't goodbye right?" Tori bites her lip and Jade pouts. "Come on, monkey. Sneak me up." Tori giggles. "I can't. Trinas definitely gonna wanna talk about her date." Jade groans and pulls back. "Ugh, you people and you're 'talks'." Tori laughs and pulls her close again, bumping their noses in the collision and making them both laugh.

"I love you." Tori says, beaming up at her. Jade looks into her eyes. Brown, beautiful and full of love. "I love you too." Toris smile vanishes and she surges forward, crushing their lips together.

...