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Chapter 16 - Magical Evening

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Chapter 16 – A magical evening.

No One's POV.

Jade was half asleep on the couch when Tori came home from work. Though not fully awake, she became aware that Tori was kneeling down next to her.

A moment later, Jade felt Tori ever so gently and tenderly stroke her hair.

"So beautiful." Jade heard Tori whisper.

In her half-asleep state of mind, it seemed like a very wonderful dream. Moments later, Jade happily drifted in a deep sound sleep.

Jade woke up just after 10 am the next morning and though she felt very rested, she quickly started to feel anxious about their date the next night. Granted it wasn't until Sunday night, which was the next day, but Jade almost immediately started to worry about it.

She made herself some coffee and once she had downed a cup, felt just a bit better. Jade then sat down, turned on the TV and not less than 5 minutes later Tori came out of her room.

Seeing Tori, knowing the truth Jade felt her heart beat faster. "Hi." Said Jade softly.

Tori smiled and sat down next to Jade on the couch. "I think we need to talk."

"Yes."

There was an awkward moment of silence before Jade broke it. "I followed you to The Playpen. I suppose I should apologize. I'm sorry. Why do you work there of all places? A strip joint."

Tori brushed a strand of hair from her face and shrugged. "I dropped out of school and badly needed a second job to make ends meet. A girl I briefly dated, told me her friend worked there and the tips were great. I applied and took it. You're the only one that knows."

Jade nodded. "I see."

Tori inched closer. "I'm told that Barbie kissed you twice."

Jade detected a hint of jealousy in Tori's eyes as she mentioned kissing Barbie.

"Yes, once to buy her silence. The second one to prove to me that I liked girls, despite my denials."

Tori grinned. "I take it she was right."

"So you like me." Jade said sounding as if it were an impossible thing. Considering all that had happened, Jade wondered just how Tori could like her.

"Yes." Tori said, continuing to smile.

"So that's why you helped me back...."

Tori's whole demeanor instantly changed to one of anger. "I helped you because it was the right thing to do. I'd do the same for anyone else."

Jade was strongly tempted to ask why Tori picked up and left 3 years ago, but knew it would shut down the conversation instantly. Not sure what to say, she searched her thoughts.

"I'm sorry; I shouldn't have made that assumption. I don't know what I'm thinking or feeling some days. It's all so new. I guess being with, him, I never gave it any thought.'

Tori took a deep breath and seemed to calm down. "No problem. That is why....we are going to take this very slow. I don't want you to do or say anything you don't feel ready to do, even if it's to please me. Understand."

Jade appreciated that comment, as it took some of the pressure off. "Got it."

Tori got off the couch. "You can pick me up tomorrow evening at 6:00 for our date."