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Jade is pacing. This Tori thing is driving her insane. Tori's always been able to push Jade's buttons, but Jade's been able to handle that, especially since she's been able to push all Tori's buttons. Tori, in this new context is baffling to Jade. She, ironically, always considered Tori a rival for Beck's affections; Jade doesn't know how to approach Tori for a date. Certainly her current methods aren't working.
She's tried being nicer; despite the constant questioning looks she's gotten from everyone, even Sikowitz. In return, she gets pleasant Tori, but it's surface at best.
She even apologized again, as sincerely as possible. But for whatever reason, Tori saw right through it.
Jade wishes there was someone she could talk to about this. Except her usual sounding board is Beck and that will never happen. Jade would consider going to Andre; he's been a lot better about being supportive of both her and Beck. If only he wasn't Tori's best friend. Hell, for all Jade knows, Andre has already been filled in by Tori. Cat is too… Cat like for any sort of serious conversation. Jade can count the number of serious conversations she's had with Cat on one hand. It's just not something they do. There's Robbie, but Jade would talk to Rex before she'd talk to Robbie about her relationship issues and she hates Rex.
Maybe the real problem is that Jade knows exactly what Tori wants from her; she's just not sure she can give it.
…
Sunday afternoon finds Jade standing outside the Vega house. She's been willing herself to knock for almost five minutes. Deciding to try another route, she pulls out her cell and dials Tori's number.
"I'm sorry I was glib," Jade says when Tori answers. "It seems to be my default setting with you."
"Apology accepted," Tori replies. "Is that the only reason you called?"
"No," Jade says. "I thought maybe you'd want to go out tonight. On a date."
"That depends," Tori replies. "Are you going to stand outside the house the whole time?"
"I, uh… no?"
The front door swings open revealing a smiling Tori. "Good."
Feeling a bit foolish, Jade enters.
"Give me your hand," Tori says.
Jade offers it and is pulled up the stairs and into Tori's room. The door is quickly shut behind her.
"Trina's home," Tori explains.
Jade nods, having no need to run into Tori's sister.
"So just like that we're good?" Jade asks as she slowly circles Tori's room.
"I just wanted you to be real with me, Jade," Tori replies.
"And I wasn't before?"
Tori shakes her head. "No. You weren't."
"How the hell did you know that?"
"I just do," Tori shrugs. "Like I said, I've had a crush on you for longer than I care to admit. Which means I've been watching you for just as long. And I know when you're acting and when you're being sincere."
"Do you?"
"I do."
"Figures," Jade mutters flopping onto Tori's bed.
"Awww, are you pouting?" Tori asks, joining Jade on the bed.
"No."
Tori chuckles.
"Quiet you."
"So where are we going on this date?" Tori asks.
"Wouldn't you like to know?"
"Yes," Tori replies. "That's why I asked."
"Well it's a surprise."
"Does that mean you'll be leaving and picking me up later?"
"You want me to leave?" Jade asks.
"Course not. Just asking."
"You're actually making it very difficult for me to not mock you right now," Jade says.
"Oh. Well, I wasn't really expecting you to stop that," Tori replies.
"Seriously?"
"Seriously."
"Then change of plans," Jade says.
"Okay."
"How about a movie, some take out and me and you right where we are," Jade suggests.
"I'm not that kind of girl," Tori teases. "I mean, it's our first date."
"I'm considering it our second," Jade tells her. "Besides, you almost let me get your shirt off on our first, so I don't think I believe you."
"Well, like I said, you've always been an exception to my rules."
Jade grins. "That's what I'm hoping."
"Well then here's to the start of a beautiful relationship," Tori says.
Jade groans. "Don't push it, Vega."