The project -A Jori Story-

Chaper 10

Tori's POV

They made me stay an extra day in the hospital, to make sure I was 100% ok before I could leave. In that whole time, Jade refused to go home. I felt bad, because she was obviously extremely tired, but she was the one who did not wanna leave my side.

Despite everything that has happened, me and Jade didn't want to fail the project, so we asked for extra time, and thankfully Sikowitz let us.

As we practiced, we got closer and closer to the kiss scene, and I got more and more nervous.

"Don't panic Tori" I told myself, "It's just a stage kiss."

But something had clearly changed between us, Jade herself was more shy and nervous which made me wonder why. I just hope she doesn't know how nervous I am about this stage kiss.

While we work, Trina finally helps out and watched Jason for a bit. Even though he always wants to be with me and Jade.

As we move along through the scene, we get to the kiss. Before we know it we're both leaning in...

Jade's POV

"TORIIII, Oh, never mind, you guys look busy" is the first thing I hear before my lips even touched hers.

But then I realized that Trina probably thought we were actually about to make out, so I literally jump up off my seat, and excuse myself.

In the hallway I was panicking. I mean, me, Jade West? Nervous because of a stage kiss? Definitely not usual.

I wait until Trina's out of the room to walk back in.

"Hey, are you ok? You seemed spooked when Trina walked in." Tori asked me.

"She caught me off guard is all. How are you feeling?" I questioned her.

"Better. I can't wait to be able to sleep in my own bed soon." She joked.

There was a silence after that. But it wasn't awkward, more like we both fell into deep thought after that.

My mind suddenly went to Tori's depression.

How long has it been since she was diagnosed? Is she getting help? Has she ever done anything to herself?

I wanted to ask her those questions right then and there but I didn't want her to feel cornered. If anything I should at least wait for her to be back home before I even question her.

"Jade, whatcha thinking about?" She asked me after some time.

Oh just how you being here made me sick to my stomach because I genuinely care about you... is what I should've said.

Instead I shrugged and said "just thinking about when I should feed Jason since it's been some time since he last ate."

"You're an amazing big sister Jade. He's incredibly lucky to have you."  She said, and I could tell she really meant it.

I found myself smiling at her comment. But I quickly covered it to look more nonchalant. Oh Tori, the effect your simple words have on me.

Tori's POV
*A couple of hours later*

I'm finally going home! It's only been two days in the hospital but it felt like MONTHS.

Yes, Jade stayed the whole time. Which I still don't quite understand why. I mean, she always claimed to hate me, but she stayed for two whole day by my side in the hospital? It was definitely more than confusing to say the least.

The drive home was so relaxing. Despite Trina's excuse of singing, which I didn't even mind much because I was too excited to be going home, I felt genuinely happy.

My biggest secret is the fact that my happy appearance doesn't reflect the reality of how messed up my mental health is. It's something I've struggled with since the incident. And I have been getting help for it, lately life hasn't hurt as much as it used too. But that day I told Jade about the incident, I felt myself fall back into that hole of despair.

Well, that was until I saw how much a certain raven-haired girl cared for me. You know how it feels? To try to get someone who hates you to become your friend? And then realizing they do care they just don't express it normally.

I'm still thinking about my friendship with Jade when we pull into the driveway.

I expect the house to be empty seeing as my parents work all the time, but as I walk in I hear something, or someone.

Jade's POV

Vega's finally out of the hospital. I told Trina to give me her key, and that I was gonna surprise her sister. So Trina took the long way home giving me time to get everything together.

After asking Trina some questions, I went and bought all of Vega's favorite foods, I got her favorite flowers, and I brought letters from all our friends so she knew how much they missed her and how loved she was.

And when Tori walked in, I swear I saw her eyes light up. She looked so happy she couldn't stop herself from smiling.

Seeing her reaction, it made my heart feel like it was glowing. The way she makes me feel is starting to scare me. I know my stupid little crush on her was starting to grow. I just hope I can get it under control before anyone finds out.

Hello readers, I have risen from the dead. No really, I know it's been two years since the last update. And I'm sorry, I logged out and deleted the app and I recently remembered this story and decided it was time to continue it. Hopefully the next chapter will be done not too long from now. Hope you guys are all doing well.