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Chapter 17 - A cold wind

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Start from scratch.

Chapter 17 - A cold wind.

No One's POV.

Big chapter today. Lots of drama.

The next morning, it was Monday and both Tori and Jade had to work. Jade upon waking up found Tori in the kitchen eating breakfast as she normally did. Poking her head in Jade said a slightly awkward sounding hello.

Jade was a bit nervous as she didn't quite know how to act now, they had an official date. That and she was still processing all that had gone on the previous night.

Tori looked up from her frosted flakes with a smile. "Good morning."

Still unsure what to do Jade smiled back. "I'm taking my shower now."

"Ok, I'll see you tonight."

Jade left the room and began her normal daily routine. Later that evening, when Tori came home and the pair started to make dinner, Jade felt awkward again.

Sensing Jade's discomfort, Tori put a hand on Jade's. "Jade relax. Don't feel like you have to hold my hand or be romantic with me right now. We're taking it slow. If you feel it's right, do so. Let's just enjoy each other's company ok. If it makes you feel better, insult me."

That was in fact what Jade was nervous about and Tori's words quickly put her at ease.

"Good, thank you. That and cut the lettuce not mutilate it. Someday you must learn to cut something without making it look Jason Voorhees's cut it up."

Both laughed and quickly went to work. The ate dinner and sat on the couch to watch TV, though they were at different ends. Jade knew she could snuggle up to Tori, but she didn't feel quite right about it. Tori didn't seem to mind and they had a pleasant evening.

The next day was the same, with the exception that Jade moved just a bit closer on the couch to Tori. Jade was getting used to being close and intimate with Tori. The first date was great but at the same time was just a bit overwhelming.

The next night was Tori's turn to plan the date. This time, Tori picked up Jade and brought her flowers. Playing off of Jade's dark nature she brought Jade lilies, which tend to be connected with funerals. Jade enjoyed the gesture.

The next part of the date was dinner at excellent Greek place followed by Tori's special surprise. Tori found a small art-house movie theatre that was having a showing of Alfred Hitchcock's 1960 classic Psycho. For Jade it was quite a thrill as she'd never seen the film on the big screen.

Again, if felt right and the pair held hands during the movie and a great that once again ended in short but tender kiss.

The next couple of nights Jade sat right next to Tori on the couch and they semi cuddled. The next date was Saturday and was a trip to the Central Park zoo. But a sudden and unexpected cloudburst soaked both women and ruined the rest of their date. After they dried out, they cuddled on the couch and watched TV until it was time for Tori to go to work.

Things were going well and Jade was really starting to enjoy her cuddle time/dates with Tori. But one thing, loomed on her mind; Tori's refusal to speak of the party. Jade carried a great deal of guilt for making Tori look like a liar in front of her father and desperately wanted to apologize for it.

The next week at dinner Jade again started to speak of the party and the next day. The effect on the mood was instantly chilling. Tori who was cheerful and open one minute became cold and distant the next. After dinner Tori instead of spending time with Jade, went to her room for the evening.