That which we face.

Chapter 17 - Coming out, Part II

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That which we face

Chapter 17 – Coming out, Part II

Jade's POV

I couldn't believe that Tori had just said that. She didn't need to defend me, but she did. Stupid fucking Beck broke my Tori down.

The next sound at the table I heard was a shocked Cat, suddenly bursting into tears. Anger suddenly surged through me like a raging river. Getting up from the table I walked over to the Beck and grabbed him by the shirt.

"YOU ASSHOLE" I screamed at him as I swung hard and punched him in the face.

Recoiling from the blow, he fell out of his chair onto the floor looking rather stunned.

My temper was now fully uncontrollable; the only thing preventing me from destroying Beck on the spot, was the fact that I knew Tori needed me.

She had run off in the direction of the bathroom, so I ran to them hoping to find Tori there.

Flying into the bathroom, I heard sobbing coming from a large, handicapped stall in the rear of the bathroom.

"Tori, it's me" I said, knocking on the door.

The door opened and I pushed myself inside locking the door behind me. I looked to see a sobbing Tori leaning up against the wall of stall. Streams of makeup running down her tear covered face.

"I'm sorry...Jade I just couldn't let him accuse you like that. It just all came out." She said starting to sob even harder.

My heart started to break just seeing her like that. I just wrapped her in my arms and held her tight.

"Don't apologize baby, you were just protecting me. I understand." I said quietly into her ear as I continued to hold her. Like that day in the park Tori just fell apart in my arms.

I still furious with Beck, he couldn't just take my word. But noooo, he had to just keep pushing and pushing until my Tori cracked.

"Come on Tori, I'll take you home." I said

"Please stay with me" she whimpered.

I wanted to fix her so badly, make the pain go away. I hated seeing Tori like this. I want her to be her normal annoying bright and shiny self. She had stopped crying for the moment, but depending on what happened she may start again.

"Of course,"

We emerged from the stall and exited the bathroom. Cat was about to enter when we exited the bathroom.

Cat quickly put a reassuring hand on Tori's shoulder. "Are you OK, Tori? I'm so sorry."

"She'll be ok. Eventually." I answered.

"Andre yelled at Beck" Cat announced as we reentered the food court.

"What?" I said.

"After you left, Andre yelled at Beck for being an insensitive jerk. I just slapped him. He should have left you alone and not kept bugging you about it."

I couldn't help but smile. "Where is he now?"

"He left; I think he was afraid of what you were going to do to him, when you returned."

"Good." I said grimly.

I put my arm around a visibly shaken Tori and walked us back to the table where a still somewhat shocked looking Andre was standing.