A/N: Now things are really going to heat up here! You think you're excited for what's to come? My hands are trembling as I write this LOL!

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"Jade? Jade, wake up."

The author was shaken by her girlfriend's hand.

"Come on, I'm sleepy!" she groaned.

Tori grinned and kissed Jade on the lips, knowing that would snap her out of dreamland.

"We've got a plane to catch," she emphasized by patting her arm.

Jade sat up on the couch with her disheveled hair and eyes narrowed to tiny slits. Tori thought she was just as ravishing here as any other time.

"But it's still dark..." she sighed. "Planes can't fly in the dark!"

The Latina knew they only had so much time to make it to the airport in before their flight so they could land in New York by morning. She was dreaming of this trip since it was decided. The thought of galivanting with her sexy girlfriend in the Big Apple sounded so cool. The change of scenery would be the potential backdrop for her and Jade to experiment. Tori thought back to a chapter she had finished last week in her spicy book. It went into detail about physical gestures of varying degrees that were not necessarily tied to foreplay, so the promise of sex wasn't automatically attached. These were little things you could do, all while keeping dressed, to let your lady know that you want her attention (present moment) and she's your desire (all the time). And Tori needed both right now.

One thing that Jade and Tori shared was if they were horny, there was no going to sleep. Whenever they shared a bed at Jade's place, they let some time fly after any making out. It would be some light kissing and cuddling, providing a sense of ease for the remainder of the evening. Tori wanted to give Jade a small token of her attraction, which would in turn still the pot enough that the former goth would stave off going back to sleep. When Jade laid back down and rolled over, she took the covers with her. That exposed her gorgeous backside, the tight shorts hugging her form. Her lovely legs were folded into the fetal position, making her bum stick out even more.

(This should wake her up.)

Tori licked her lips as she caressed Jade's back, obtaining an approving moan from the woman. Then she was faced with her ass, which teased her beneath the cotton fabric. A tan hand reached down and effectively goosed the snoozing writer. Jade shot up with a yelp. The sudden shock and being entangled in the cover made Jade fall off the couch.

"What the fuck?"

She looked up at her girlfriend with a sneer.

"Well, hello there gorgeous! Now get up!"

As Tori started to walk away, Jade's itchy fingers grabbed Tori's bottoms, exposing the top of her own booty. Tori blushed as she tried to pull her sweatpants back up, but she wasn't quick enough for Jade to sneak a love nip from the fleshy area. Once she got what she wanted, Tori finished fixing her pants and turned to see her girlfriend with a rather pleased expression.

"Excuse you?" chuckled Tori.

"If this ass is yours, then that ass is mine!" she pointed seductively.

(And if you think this is the last time my face visits your yummy behind, you got another thing coming Vega!)

"I'm going to wake up the girls," Tori explained with a dopey grin. "Start getting ready, nibbler."

Jade showed her teeth when she clamped them shut as if biting something. It made that odd sound that only bone touching bone could produce. The raised eyebrow was the cherry on top. The pale woman knew she was going to definitely wake up Tori in a sultry fashion one morning.

Tori blushed further as she went up the stairs. She knew she created a monster, and it was...exciting. The Latina was actually pleased with herself how she opened that door to a new place. She was a bit worried Jade would close it but instead, her trusted boot held that door open. The kind of things Tori had in mind went beyond kissing or hugging. These were what the Internet would call: NSFW (Not Safe For Work), special things separate from honest to goodness sex that were way too risqué for mixed company. You don't attempt any of these moves unless nobody is looking!

She knocked hard on Mia's bedroom door.

"GIRLS! IT'S TIME! WAKEY-WAKEY!"

"We're up!" came a yawning Alice. "Be right down."

The younger girl stretched as she sat up in her sleeping bag.

"Mia, are you...?"

The taller teen was standing by her window. She was already dressed to go.

"When did you get up?" Alice asked.

"Half hour ago, I think," Mia shrugged.

Alice rose to her knees.

"What have you been doing?"

"Reflecting," the tan girl sighed.

She knew what this had to be. It was no secret that her and Ryan had an argument, and he politely took his leave so to not allow it to escalate. Maybe if Mia wasn't destined for New York and she was calmer at the time, he might have stayed to settle things right then and there. It was a smart move not to allow emotions to run high and potentially ruin the good thing they had. It still sucked to go to bed uncertain. Alice was impressed that her friend got any sleep at all.

Mia grabbed her carry-on bag and stuffed some last-minute essentials in it: charger, a notepad and pen, gum for the plane. She flung it over her shoulder and walked toward the door.

"I'm hungry," she declared. "I'm grabbing a pop tart."

Alice picked up her jean shorts.

"Okay, Mia. I'll meet you down there!"

The door slammed shut.

Jade watched herself in the mirror as she brushed her teeth.

(Damn, Vega been getting handsy lately. Didn't know goody-little-two-shoes had it in her!)

She chuckled to herself, thinking back to moments ago. Beck may have patted her butt once in a while, but never like that. He probably thought better of it because old Jade might have punched him in the lips. When Tori did it, though...it rang the bells. The Latina made it shine where the sun did not! Jade used to be hyper fixated on the bit of grey on her head and the lines around her eyes, especially when she smiled. But slowly, these things seemed less important. Tori's physical brazenness silenced any doubt she had that she was beautiful to her. At the rate she was going, Tori would still think she was a knockout at sixty.

Jade entertained herself with the silly scenario of her and Tori catching side eyes from the other seniors at the retirement home because they couldn't keep their hands off each other. It was a pleasant thought, seeing herself with the same partner down the road.

(But would Tori hold on for that long?)

Tori, as it turned out, was a sexual being. Tori gave off the vibe that she would want to make love to her bae on the regular, and that made Jade nervous. Every relationship that she held prior to Tori that got physical all fizzled out at some point. And having sex with a guy is the most dummy-proof thing in the world. No wonder humanity grew from this method; very difficult to screw up! When Jade allowed it to happen, any guy she went out with was willing and (mostly) able. But to have sex with another woman was a whole other beast. Where would Jade even begin? She poured hours into research online and pleasing a woman was anything but basic. There were so many avenues to go about this.

(If Vega was already doing stuff like this, her expectations might be through the roof!)

Jade figured that she needed to step up her game and be as bold as Tori. This vacation was an opportunity for getting more adventurous. The reservation for their stay in New York City had two rooms: one for them and one for the girls. She bit her lower lip imagining the possibilities of having Tori all to herself in a hotel room.

She checked the time on her phone and then decided to scroll through her photo gallery, landing on a picture from weeks ago. Jade and Tori were laying in the former goth's bed, the Latina slumbering away as her girlfriend snapped the selfie while flashing the peace sign. Jade realized with Tori next to her, she could sleep in a tent atop Mount Everest. Before, her office was her sanctum. It was still a sacred space, a place to get work done free from distractions. If you asked about her favorite place now, it would be lying next to Tori in a comfy bed. That was where the day's worries fell by the wayside. That was where Jade would truly unwind.

"I am so going to heart the fuck out of New York!" she whispered happily to herself.

Nothing like a mile-long trudge through the Los Angeles International Airport at four in the morning to kick off the day!

The ghostly lights outside the window were the only signs of life in the pitch black: yellow cabin lights from the planes pulling into the jetway, flashing warning signals from the luggage caddy, the red mini lightsabers the guy in the hardhat used to guide the jumbo aircraft.

"Must find coffee..." groaned an exasperated Jade.

For everyone's sake, she was docile and agreeable enough to make her way through TSA. Now, Jade's energy was depleted from having to play nice. She needed the darkest beans from the highest mountain in Colombia, grinded up and mixed with boiling hot water, served to perfection with sugar and skin milk. And she needed it now. Jade frowned as the group halted, her face resting on Tori's back, which made the Latina grin.

"Poor baby!" she cooed. "Good news, this is out gate. So, you all relax, and I will go on a coffee run."

(I love that woman!)

"Okay..."

Jade sat in a chair, resting her feet on the one across from her. The girls sat further down in the row. Alice yawned as she fished out the travel pillow from her carry-on and propped it behind her head. That girl went right back to sleep. Mia resented how Alice could effortlesly do that. But her concerns were still fixed on Ryan. There hasn't been a text from him since last night when he wished her a safe flight.

(He's probably asleep.)

Her mild grumbling got Jade's attention in the otherwise quiet terminal.

"What's up?" she asked, eyes still shut.

"Nothing," sighed Mia.

Jade turned toward her with one eye open.

"Boy trouble, yeah?"

Mia frowned and folded her arms.

"I've been there once," Jade yawned.

"Whatever..."

A minute passed before Jade engaged with the moody teenager again.

"Hey, Mia?"

"What?"

"Wanna talk about it?"

The teen breathed in sharply.

"Not really. But...thanks though."

Tori returned with some steaming hot coffees, handing one tall cup to Jade, who grabbed it greedily.

"Oh...I love you!"

"Are you talking to me or the coffee?" Tori asked.

"Yes."

Back at the theater, the nominees were a-buzz with anticipation.

Lauren was dropped off by her mom. She hugged her daughter and wished her the best of luck before departing. The curly-haired girl scratched her wrist nervously as she walked up the few steps to the main doors.

Every leg of the audition got increasingly quieter. Not just from the sheer amount of people present, but also the stakes were getting higher. This was it. The big one. Every major part in the show would be announced this morning. All minor casting decisions, mostly non-singing roles, were made. Out of this gaggle of actors, ranging in all levels of experience, were going to be narrowed down to the handful of main characters!

It felt a little lonely here today. Mia and Chase were there for the first one. Then Chase was gone; Ryan was sweet but hardly a replacement. Now, she didn't even have her best friend, who should be on the east coast by now. Louise asked her if she would want her for emotional support. But the singer already felt like such an amateur in this world of musical theater. Didn't want to be the only one with her mom in tow. Lauren sighed, regretting that decision. She could use a friendly face right now.

"Hey!"

Matt, the boy she met last time, ran up to her.

"You made it," he huffed, a little out of breath. "Big day today."

His smile was welcoming, doing a good job hiding his own anxiety.

"I swear, I've been humming A Chorus Line the whole way here!"

Matt threw down his bag, striking a pose.

"God, I hope I get it. I hope I get it. How many people does he need?"

Lauren chuckled as a few passing actors clapped for the impromptu singing.

"I can't imagine them passing on you," she said, shaking her head.

"You're sweet," he grinned. "I'll bet dollars to donuts they're saying the same thing about you."

She shrugged, holding onto her smile.

"It's a nice thought."

The echo of a musical triangle grabbed everyone's attention. The culprit was a short stout woman who then cleared her throat.

"Welcome everyone to the final casting assembly!"

She proceeded to go into detail about where the selected actors would report to for rehearsal as well as the times. Cast members would also be given their own copy of the libretto as well as the musical score on CD to practice at home. Apparently, Xander Tundra was paranoid about illegal downloads of his work, so he always distributed his work among the cast by way of hard copies. At least he didn't give out cassette tapes.

People held their respective breaths as the parts were read, one casting choice after another. Each one had the primary actor, along with their understudy. There were some genuinely happy people who didn't get picked but congratulated the ones that did. The majority, you could taste the crushing disappointment. Rejection was part of the game, and there was going to be a lot of them in an actor's future. That didn't mean each one didn't sting, especially at this early stage, as a lot of the tryouts were high school age. Lauren knew about the feeling of rejection pretty well recently. Her heart went out to those that lost the part just as hard as cheering on the ones that made it.

Her phone buzzed and she saw some texts that she didn't receive earlier as her phone needed to update.

[MIA: Good luck, Queen!]

[CHASE: We're already proud of you!]

[ALICE: Sending love back home to you. You got this.]

[BILLY: So many didn't make it this far. No matter what, you won!]

Lauren got misty-eyed by the outpouring of support from her friends. She decided even if she wasn't chosen, it wouldn't be the end of the world. She still had so much going for her and who knows? Maybe other musicals in the future? The entire premise of the show was intriguing enough; Lauren would be interested in seeing it as a spectator if that's the way the cards fell.

"For the role of Will...we've selected Matt Chambers, with Toby Essen as understudy."

The crowd clapped for him, the brown-haired boy looking around with a grin. Lauren clapped just as hard for him. She also made eye contact with Toby to show her support as well. Lauren knew how important an understudy was, rehearsing as often as the lead in the off chance they have to substitute at a moment's notice. She thought it would be cool to get the part, but understudy would be nice, too. Lauren would still be a part of the production and that was enough. Either way, she would have to work just as hard.

"Finally...for the role of Lisa."

The girls leaned forward as they took pause before announcing the pick.

"Lauren Jackson!"

In that flash, the singer had forgotten her name. She just stood there, an empty husk before being hugged enthusiastically by Matt.

"Hey, you did it!" he smiled. "Looks like we're gonna be in the show together."

She felt dizzy so she held onto her new friend. The applause around her and anything else the casting people said had drowned out.

"So, wait!" Lauren finally said, shaking her head. "Then who...?"

"WHAT DO YOU MEAN I'M HER UNDERSTUDY?!"

Lauren turned just in time to see a severely pissed off Vanessa Hiller march in her direction.

"Hey again," she waved nervously. "What are the odds?" Lauren added with a soft chuckle.

"If you think I'm playing second fiddle to you!" Vanessa pointed.

Matt stood between them defensively.

"I knew it!" he smirked before leaning back to whisper to Lauren loud enough for Vanessa to hear. "She could smell the Hollywood Arts on you. They rejected her mama, and they rejected her, too."

Vanessa grew red in the face and turned heel to leave.

"Ah, Vanessa..." Matt sighed with a head shake. "Can't live with her...well, see you at rehearsal, superstar!"

He gave Lauren an encouraging pat before bounding to the restroom.

She stood there as she was low key swarmed by her fellow cast mates. They buzzed with high energy, excited to be involved with this upcoming musical. Lauren smiled and nodded as their good vibes were contagious. But she was only half listening. These several days were so stressful, the not knowing. Now, Lauren had it clear as day: she got the part. Now it was time to rehearse and really get to know this character.

Lauren fanned herself.

(Hoo, boy. We're doing this!)

Getting to New York was like a fever dream for the girls.

First off, their departing flight from LAX was delayed. Then as luck would have it, there was a passenger who fell unconscious during the flight and the plane had to divert to Chicago where the man could be escorted off by EMT's. After that happened, the passengers were all escorted off of the plane. They said they found a mechanical issue on the aircraft and had to fix it.

Now, the gang was grounded at O'Hare International, where they used the opportunity to get breakfast at the terminal's McDonald's. Unfortunately, so did everyone else! The line was massive, Tori standing in for nearly an hour to order and wait for the food. An additional three hours go by before their flight number was called over the PA system. Everyone from the previous flight had to board a completely different aircraft to New York.

Between being sleep-deprived and tired of walking mile after mile through terminal after terminal; Tori and Jade were determined to collapse upon reaching the hotel. Alice and Mia were like zombies from a George Romero movie, ambling from point to point, as directed by their moms.

After that unexpected layover in Chicago, the foursome finally landed at JFK. But that wasn't the end to their problems.

Because the passengers had to divert to another airport and then board a totally different plane; there was some miscommunication about the bags. The airline apologized for the delay and after a heated exchange between them and Jade; they promised to have their luggage sent over to their hotel when they arrive. Now Tori, Jade, Mia and Alice were in the Big Apple with the clothes on their backs and whatever they put in their carry-ons.

Jade paid for a taxi that took them to the Four Points by Sheraton, which was only minutes from the airport. They were hoping to book a hotel in Brooklyn, closer to where Beck and Cat lived but that proved impossible. So, their base of operations was Flushing, Queens. Tori smiled and said it would be fine, that the hotel looked nice. Jade asked if she would prefer staying in Manhattan instead. Tori refused, commenting that she saw the rates and they were ridiculous.

They booked two rooms: one with a king-sized bed for Tori and Jade, and the other with two twin beds for the girls. Best part they were adjourning rooms, so they can go back and forth easily. Since the troupe was spent in every way from the odyssey, they decided to keep it simple and order some pizzas. They threw their bags to the side and had a pizza party in Jade and Tori's room, while watching some TV.

"Hey, Jade?"

Tori gestured for her girlfriend to come closer out of earshot from the teens.

"What's up?"

"I'm sorry about all of this craziness."

Jade hugged her tightly.

"Hon, it's not your fault. Tomorrow's a new day and we're gonna make it awesome."

A knock on the door alerted the pair and Jade opened it.

"Um, Jade West?" a hotel employee asked.

"That's me," the brunette nodded.

He smiled and stepped aside to reveal the missing luggage, all four of them.

"Good news! They found your bags."

Tori covered her mouth.

"See?" Jade smirked. "Our luck's changing already!"

That night, Tori went to check on the girls, whom were both asleep. Alice was wrapped in her blanket like a burrito while Mia was dangling off the edge of her bed, still holding her phone. She smiled at the sight. Then Tori carefully took Mia's cell and set it on the nightstand before helping her daughter get all the way onto the bed. Tori held her breath the whole time to try and not wake her. Mia moaned softly as she hugged her pillow.

"Goodnight, my angels," she whispered.

She closed the door slowly and sighed with a grin. Tori glanced at the bathroom door once the sound of the shower had ceased.

(When did I get so lucky?)

Tori treasured her family unit; in every form it took. She had come a long way and through it all, Tori had no regrets. While the sad times were very difficult, Tori would not trade her time with her husband for anything. Sam was such a core presence in her life and his love awakened a strength inside of her that she nearly forgotten. It was this strength that made her persevere and become not just a better mother to Mia but eventually finding love once more. Jade made Tori feel beautiful and full of life again.

And because she was so important to her, this vacation had to be perfect!

Tomorrow was going to be the super fun time to make it up for the girls after a hectic travel day. And Mia had been down in the dumps since before they left. But tonight, Tori planned to initiate phase one of her master plan to pleasure Jade. She had a list of things to try. However, Tori knew the list of things she was willing to do was finite. Eventually, they would have done everything before clothes start coming off.

The Latina bit her lip and sighed. She didn't know if she would be ready to bare all. Jade was still a total knockout, just an increasingly mature version of the same seductress from high school. If the pale woman did not garner a bit of gray on her head, Tori would have suspected her lover as a vampire. She aged with the elegance of a perfect movie or a perfect song. Jade was a goddess to her and Tori...was not. She stared at the bathroom door intently. How was she going to compete with that? Jade West was erotica personified. With her long legs, perfect hourglass figure and flawless facial features; Jade was everyone's type.

(And yet, she chose you!)

Tori couldn't argue that she hit the motherload in the girlfriend department. Not bad for her first outing. It had been a few minutes since the water stopped running, so Tori prepared herself. She was going to surprise Jade with a sensual massage upon coming out of the shower. Maybe just a towel if she likes. Tori wouldn't mind if the writer insisted on nothing at all. She blushed at the thought of them making a wager back when they were young and Tori lost, forcing her to be Jade's servant for a week. Tori would have to anything she asked. Anything...

"Tori?"

She looked up with wide eyes at Jade, who was standing in a white bathrobe. Jade pulled up the top, so it sat loose and then cinched the white belt tightly.

(What's she doing?)

"Were you waiting for me?" she asked with those hungry eyes.

Tori tried to play it cool and nodded.

"Good," smirked Jade. "Because I was thinking about this morning. It wasn't fair...that I took a nibble of you, and you didn't have a taste of me..."

The tan woman leaned back as she approached her, fists clenching the comforter.

"Wh-wh-what are you doing, Jade?"

"Don't be coy, Vega..." she said, running a finger down the gap in her robe. "You've been eyeing these since Hollywood Arts."

(She knew?!)

"Oh yeah, I knew. When you've been...blessed by the boob fairy, you develop a spidey sense. And I picked up on every guy..." she winked. "...or girl that snuck a peek."

Tori watched helplessly as her slender fingers tugged at the edges of the robe, unfurling like a flower in the sunlight. Goosebumps galore across Tori's skin as she was eye to nipple with Jade's rack. They were everything Tori imagined and so much more! Jade grinned with an arched eyebrow as she straddled Tori's lap, pushing her breasts in her face. Tori was so close to the fleshy orbs that their subtle rhythmic undulations as Jade breathed were noticeable.

The author knew she had her prey on lock.

"Well, what are you waiting for, momma?" Jade uttered in her husky voice while holding up her left boob. "They're lonely. Give 'em a kiss."

(This wasn't the plan! What about the list?)

(List? What list?)

Tori honestly forgot everything at this moment. She had no memories. Just mammaries. And they craved attention.

(To hell with the list! I have a topless Jade West in my lap!)

Like she was starving and was whisked away to a buffet, Tori in her enthusiasm didn't know where to begin. The Latina slid her hand up Jade's back and just pushed her even closer, enveloping her face in between Jade's tits. The writer giggled at her girlfriend's tenacity and reciprocated the embrace by holding the back of Tori's head.

(How do you like these apples?)

Jade felt the tickle of Tori's eye lashes against her bare skin. She was really getting into this. The former goth had yet to find anyone on this planet who wasn't a fan of her breasts. It was especially fun when she purposefully wanted to drive someone wild with jealousy by showing off in a low-cut outfit. But out of all of them, Jade was the most excited to have Tori Vega smothered by her girls. She was so attracted to her old classmate (and frenemy) and to see and that she desired her just as strongly was like a wonderful drug.

Tori poked her head out with a gasp, coming up for air, her eyes meeting Jade's

"Having fun?"

"Yes, ma'am!" she nodded with a smile.

"Now suck!" Jade commanded, her robe barely hanging on.

The tan woman licked her lips before leaning into the right boob, sucking with everything she had. Now Jade was the one gasping. She held Tori's head with one hand while holding her tit in place with the other. As her mouth released Jade's breast, it made an audible pop. Now, Tori's attention was on the left, only she licked it like she was made of ice cream. Jade was seeing stars as she squeezed her own boob while Tori went to town on the other one.

"Oh, shiiiiiiiiiiiit!" mumbled Jade. "Bite."

"Mmmm?" Tori asked, her mouth occupied.

"Go on, bite me, Vega!"

Jade got her lips and her tongue. Now, she wanted her lover's teeth. Tori closed her eyes and mumbled an agreeable sound before clamping down on the nipple.

"OH!" she grunted.

Tori's eyes widened and she pulled away to see her face.

"Too hard," Jade explained with a pained smile.

"Sorry," she winced apologetically.

She laid down onto the bed embarrassed while Jade rubbed her left boob affectionately.

"It's okay," she chuckled with kind eyes. "I...probably should have told you I have sensitive nipples before ordering you to bite me."

"You do?" asked Tori.

Jade nodded.

"Been that way since Alice. Even after I long stopped making milk, I was always hyper-sensitive there. It's true, I can only wear bras that are organic cotton or satin."

"Huh..." Tori said with an understanding expression. She still felt guilty about accidentally hurting her.

She playfully put the top of her robe back on and laid beside her girlfriend. Tori hid her face in her hands, prompting Jade to pull her left arm so she could see her.

"It's really okay, Tori. I'm serious. I mean, how often do you have a pair of tits in your mouth...that you can remember? Everyone does this in the beginning. At least, that's been my experience anyway."

Tori hugged her own chest.

"Despite my mistake, probably best you are not too hard with mine."

"It's a deal," Jade sighed.

The book explained that there was going to be trial and error in a new relationship. Some activities would go off well and some might not. Then there will be times when you have to make adjustments. This was one of those times. Tori made the mental note that boob play got Jade all hot and bothered. Just be gentle with the nipples next time.

"We've got a big day tomorrow," Tori yawned.

"Yeah," Jade said with a stretch. "I guess we should turn in."

They both sat up, Tori opening up the bed. She fluffed the pillows in time to see Jade literally disrobe. The immaculate beauty stood with her back to Tori as naked as the day she was born. The writer's exposed back revealed some subtle muscle tone, which was a pleasant surprise to the Latina.

"Babe! You're naked!" she shout-whispered.

"Well, duh!" Jade turned back, her hand rubbing down her hip. "I don't normally get out of the shower fully clothed."

Tori's face was a tomato, automatically turning her head.

"Vega! You just had your face all up in my fun bags, and did you forget about earlier this morning? I think we're beyond being bashful at this point."

She then sauntered over to her open suitcase and pulled out a purple satin pajama set. Jade briefly considered the idea of going to bed in the buff with Tori, but maybe try that one later when they were back at her place, alone. Having some fun was one thing, but she didn't need the wrong person to see her sans clothes. What if there was a fire in the middle of the night? Being a published author was one thing, but Jade didn't need that kind of attention! She slipped on the short bottoms followed by the matching button top. No underwear, no bra, so that was Jade's way of compromising.

Tori gulped at how she looked. You know your girlfriend is a hottie when adding clothes isn't a deal breaker. The sleepy ensemble accentuated Jade's assets just fine. The educator wished she had such confidence in her body. To unfurl her robe with all of the lights on. But Jade had always been an exciting girl; fearless.

(Fuck! She's such a fox!)

Her mouth curled into a smile when a thought occurred to her upon focusing on Jade's streak of gray hair. Tori had never not found that as a good look for her. Honestly, it was reminiscent of Rogue from The X-Men, or the Bride of Frankenstein. Either one would have been flattering to Jade. Had it not been a sign of the times, Jade might have been more receptive to embracing it. Perhaps if she were struck by lighting and this was the result? But that was okay. Tori would cherish every bit of gray she would accrue over the years. Jade with an all-gray head of hair would be a pretty sexy look. Ever since the time she wore that blonde wig, a lighter tone proved to go well with her face. There was hardly anything that wasn't perfect on Jade.

"You alright?" Jade asked.

"What? Oh, yeah!" Tori nodded.

Tori turned off the light as Jade eased into bed, snuggling up with her.

"Goodnight, Tori."

"Goodnight, Jade..." she then whispered, "...my silver fox..."

"What was that?" Jade yawned.

Tori kissed her forehead.

"Nothing."

A/N: Looks like Tori and Jade are beginning to iron out those kinks, am I right? But man, these two have hangups. Tori wants to give so badly while Jade wants to see the school principal naked already!