Miniature Clone Chapter 4

"Have you guys seen Tori?" Jade asked the guys standing next to Andre's locker. She'd been trying to get ahold of the Latina all morning. Usually Tori always replied to her texts, no matter how bitter, short and rude Jade was. That was one of the things Jade liked about Tori. She always shrugged off Jade's harsh exterior but maybe she went too- not maybe. She definitely had gone too far.

Beck shook his head no followed by the rest of them. "We haven't seen her today."

Jade scoffed in response and went off in the opposite direction. She knew Tori's whole school schedule for reasons she wouldn't reveal, heading towards her second period in hopes that the girl would've just gone to her class early to avoid her. Jade poked her head in scanning the room. No sign of Tori. She sighed heavily. "For the love of god," she complained loudly, attracting the attention of students nearby. Jade turned to head back to her own class, her phone pulled out. She sent a text.

Tori, you're starting to piss me off. Where are you? I will drive to your house.

She waited for a text back and was prepared to grab her car keys and leave the school when she finally felt her phone vibrate.

I'm not at home.

She used periods..She never uses periods. "Ugh," Jade groaned. She wouldn't miss class though..goody two shoes. Jade crossed her arms deciding she will wait her out and skip her own class. Tori had to show up some time.

Barely ten minutes later Jade caught a glimpse of Tori's school bag disappearing from the corner. Gotcha. Jade thought heading after her. "Tori!"

Tori cursed under her breath knowing she'd been caught. Why couldn't I be stealthier she whined internally. She knew there was no running from Jade. No one would hear them anyway, the halls being for the most part vacant due to classes going on.

"Jade, I'm late to cl-"

Jade firmly grabbed the girl's hand pulling her into the janitor's closet. Turning to the girl who knew it was worthless to try and run away.

"Look," she said a little too overly aggressive. She stopped herself and took a breath. "Look Tori.." she said again, her tone softer than before. She paused again when the Latina finally looked back at her. Without thinking about it she grasped Tori's chin to examine her cheek.

The sudden move caught Tori off guard who made a small startled noise but didn't move away. The close proximity caused her to heat up. Her heart rate speeding up. Or was that just because she thought Jade was going to hit her again?

"Are you okay?" Jade asked firmly, though still examining Tori's cheek which were starting to turn a light shade of pink.

"Jade, I-" she started to say moving away from the goth who only ended up securing Tori against the door so she couldn't leave.

"I asked you if you were okay." She clarified looking at Tori. There was something in her eyes. Something different and Tori noticed it too. They were quiet, staring at each other. "I didn't mean to hit you. I regret it okay and I don't regret things," she said loud enough for Tori to hear.

Tori listened to Jade's apology, knowing how hard it normally was for the goth to admit or apologize to anyone, especially her. But still she remained quiet. Jade had enough, letting go of the girl in frustration. "Beck isn't the father okay?" she blurted, thinking telling Tori would show her sincerity in her apologies.

This caught the other's attention, her forehead furrowing in confusion. "He isn't?" She felt guilty suddenly and looked down, playing with her shoes by tapping one against the other. She was afraid to ask who was, since clearly Jade didn't want anyone to know.

"It's just some idiot who isn't in the picture," She said wanting to dismiss the subject as quickly as she could. She didn't know why but she didn't want Tori to look at her anymore or know anything more about her. She felt dirty. Looking away she rushed out "I was 16 and..I couldn't do what he wanted me to."

Jade's voice was so quiet that Tori had to strain to hear her.

"As far as he's concerned, I have no kid." Jade was looking away by now and it threw Tori farther off that Jade for once actually looked embarrassed and defeated. Tori didn't know why, but she suddenly reached out grabbing Jade's hands giving them a reassuring squeeze.

"That time you got really sick and took months off of school.." Tori thought out loud. She remembered when Jade would keep passing out or having really bad mood swings. She had taken months off to get better and no one thought she'd be able to catch up on her schoolwork when she got back. But she did and was able to pass onto the next grade.

Jade didn't reply, but subtly nodded. She expected Tori to judge her. And quite frankly she wasn't sure why she suddenly cared about Tori's opinion of her so much. Why should she care. But when Jade finally looked back at Tori, there was nothing but understanding and support.

"Jade.." Tori hesitantly piped up after a few moments, blushing now more obviously.

"Hm?" Jade replied seemingly out of it.

"You're staring.."

Jade blinked. She was about to retort until she realized that herself was staring at Tori's lips and was just caught doing so, undeniably. Clearing her throat Jade straightened up, moving away. What the fuck was that, West. She thought, scolding herself. Coming back to her senses she turned back to Tori, her resting bitch face back in place. "Move."

Tori stuttered before quickly moving aside, watching Jade open the door and leave without any words. Tori let out the breath she didn't know she was holding. What just.. she thought trying to wrap her head around the situation. "Crap my class!" she exclaimed hurriedly running out of the janitor's closet and to her classroom that she was already almost an hour late for. My dad's going to kill me.

(A/N) I know this chapter is shorter than the others but don't worry, things are only going to get more complicated for the girls. Don't forget to follow or review! It really helps a lot.