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Jade's POV

I watched her as she did some dumb acting exercise for Sikowitz. Her long brunette hair falling perfectly over her shoulders, glowing bronze skin, the hourglass shape of her body, and a face so symmetrical and gorgeous it wasn't okay. I could admit the good things about Vega ever since our little play date Sikowitz set up. Not that I would ever admit it to anyone I gained some respect for the Latina.

Tori was so engrossed with her and André's skit her eyes never wavered far from his face as they spoke. I leaned back feinting nonchalance making sure I didn't seem interested in the younger Vega. My eyes wandered over the classroom to find everyone completely captivated by her performance. Robbie and Cat's eyes widened in awe, Beck just watched smiling slightly probably imagining some sex fantasy involving Vega. I honestly didn't care. We broke up two years ago, and after a while of trying to hate each other we just gave up and became best friends. It's way better and stable than our old haywire relationship. He's still my rock just as he's always been.

I hear applause as Tori did a little curtsy and André bowed finishing their skit. I saw Tori look at me, her big brown eyes sparkling with excitement. I rolled my eyes and looked down examining my black painted nails huffing in disapproval. I knew when Beck pinched my arm that I had hurt her feelings. I smirked at him while he just shook his head. Yeah the nature of Vega and I's relationship? Whatever the hell it is hasn't really changed. Although throughout our four years of high school, I climbed into her windows countless times after fights with Beck or my mother trusting her to make it all better which she always did. Then the next morning I would go back to flexing my claws into the baby bird that is Victoria Vega. Why? It's just nice to know that I can hurt someone so seemingly untouchable. But Miss Vega has developed defenses against me in these four years. Smart comments she throws back at me when I claw too hard threatening to break skin. For some reason she never developed any offensive mechanisms. She never attacked me, even though she knows she could peck at my weak spots.

"Jade? Come on, it's lunch time." Beck said pushing the hair from his face.

I got up noticing that everyone was indeed gone. I hadn't even heard the bell or the end or class for that matter.

"So did you hear Sikowitz talking about the projects he's assigning for next class?" Beck asked as we walked to my locker.

"Nope. I wasn't listening." I said opening my locker adorned with a variety of scissors.

"Forever a badass." Beck said chuckling. "We have to sing a duet and it's worth like over half of our semester grade."

"Hmm." I sung out closing my locker. "Partners?" I asked walking to the Asphalt Café my black combat boots jingling with the chains I had added myself.

"Not this time." Beck said waggling his finger at me. "Sikowitz is picking partners for this. Something about broadening our horizons."

I grumbled at the possibility of being paired with one of the untalented wazz bags in out class. I walked to our table and took my usual seat while Beck sat down next to me. Robbie and André already sitting down with some tasteless school meal.

"I just can't believe we graduate in five months." Robbie said. Oh yeah did I mention he ditched Rex junior years and is actually somewhat normal now.

"I know man. I'm just glad I got that record with Sean Quincy." André replied stabbing some meat on his tray.

"We all got some sweet opportunities." Beck said happily. "I'll go get you a burrito from Festus." He said to me getting up. I mumbled my thanks as he walked away. Vega and Cat appeared plopping down.

"Whatcha guys talking about?" Cat asked cheerily.

"After high school." Robbie said quickly happy to talk to Cat. He never did get over his crush on her.

"Oh!" Cat squeaked excitedly. I focused on the redhead a little curious and a little annoyed.

"You guys remember that TV show Tori and I auditioned for? Pretty Little Fibbers?" Cat said practically bubbling over with excitement. Beck returned setting down a burrito in front of me and settling next to me. Tori laughed warmly patting Cat's hair.

"Cat it's called Pretty Little Liars." Tori said. Cat smiled big and bright back at her.

"Oops right. Well we got the parts! And they're both leading roles!" She said giggling happily. Everyone congratulated them and asked about the roles they were cast for, except me. I was impressed Vega and Cat got leading roles in a new ABC Family series. Not that they weren't talented enough just that for not having very much experience outside Hollywood Arts it's really hard to get leading roles in a high budget TV series.

"What did you do to get the role Vega?" I sneered. "Bake a pie and give the casting director a fresh cup of milk?" I said imitating her voice knowing it was the fastest way to work her up.

"For the last time I DO NOT TALK LIKE THAT." Tori said loudly and slowly as if I was a child who couldn't understand.

"Who cares? It's not like you're going to be anything worth talking about anyway." I said coldly narrowing my eyes at her. I watched her big chocolate brown eyes widen in disbelief. Then her lower lip quivered and I could see the tears threatening to spring form her eyes. Oh shit.

"I didn't mean-"

"Screw you Jade." Tori said her voice low and strong despite her obvious vulnerability. I opened and closed my moth like a fish no coherent words bubbling out. Tori got up and rushed out of the Asphalt Café while I was left to stare at her retreating form. Then I realized something. My heart. It was hammering in my ribcage so hard it hurt making it presence know to everyone. My heart never beat this fast like ever. Then something else happened, something I hadn't felt in so long. Guilt. Heart clenching, brain consuming, eat away at your insides guilt. I was suddenly seven years old again gazing at the once elegant cobalt blue vase that had grandma in it shattered on the floor at my feet. The sudden flurry of emotions blind-siding me.

"Jade that was so messed-"

"I know." I interrupted Beck.

"She didn't even-" André started.

"I know." I said again. Robbie just looked at me closely as if he was trying to figure out a puzzle.

"It's okay Jadey. You didn't mean to do it." Cat said smiling as she walked off to find her best friend.

André and Beck sighed staring another conversation I just drowned out their drabbles. I furrowed my eyebrows confuse by my own reaction. Who knew Vega could bring out emotions from me. Emotions I hadn't felt in years. I frowned not at all liking the idea of someone having that kind of power over me. That's never ended up being a good thing except for with Beck. I need to be careful around her, for my sake. Then again, I did scratch too hard this time. This time I pierced skin.

Author's Note:

Hey guys, this is my first fanfiction. I've been reading Jori and Cori obsessively for the past few weeks and I finally decided to try and write one myself. So I'd be so grateful if you would review, follow, favorite and all that shiz. Thanks for reading!