Reunion

Chapter 5 - First date Redux

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Reunion

Chapter 5 – First Date Redux

No one's Pov

Tori and Jade smiled at each other, with a hopeful confidence before entering back in the room.

"Before we rejoin the others, let's fix our makeup. Our crying pretty much trashed it." Tori said

Jade nodded and they headed towards the bathroom to fix their faces.

"So where do you live now?" Jade asked as they entered the bathroom.

"I got a place in Malibu, right on the beach. It's no mansion but I don't want one. Too much to clean."

"I see, I live in a tiny little place near Hollywood arts." Jade said as she started to fix her makeup.

"It looks like we're going to have to get to know each other again. "

Jade nodded but said nothing, looking a bit sad.

"What's wrong Jade?" Tori said as she turned to Jade.

"I did things I'm not proud of before I got clean. Demeaning things. I hope you.."

"It wasn't you." Said Tori, quickly cutting her off. "But, if it helps to put it behind you. I'll listen. "

Tori had heard from her father; stories of what people did to feed their addictions. Selling and demeaning themselves, in ways she care not think about. But Tori didn't care what Jade had done. It was the addiction, not the pale skinned girl she loved. Tori was determined to rebuild this relationship right. She would do whatever it took to restore Jade and their relationship to what it once was. If that meant listening without judgment, then so be it

"Thank you, Tori." Said Jade, as she finished fixing her makeup.

A minute or two later the pair emerged from the bathroom, their faces fixed. Crying while a needed emotional release for the pair, had ruined their makeup. Jade and Tori smiled and walked back into the room where the reunion was taking place.

"Let's get some soda's or something." Tori suggested and Jade agreed.

As they approached the bar, they were greeted by none other than, Sinjin Van cleef. He was wearing a hideous looking plaid tuxedo.

"Oh my god, Jade. So glad to see you again." He said, practically lighting up as he moved to give the Goth a hug.

"DON'T TOUCH ME!" Hissed the Goth, causing Sinjin to back away.

"Nice to see you again Sinjin." Said Tori giving him a quick hug.

"Nice to see you Tori. I have all your albums." He said excitedly.

Jade gave Sinjin a cold hard look, which could curdle milk. "Bye Sinjin, See you in another six years."

"Uhhh...I better find someplace else to be." He said nervously before departing.

"I don't want him touching you, either." Jade snapped, causing the Latina to laugh.

"What's so funny Vega." Said Jade as she walked to the bar.

Tori smiled. "It's just nice, to see you returning to your normal self. "

Jade nodded in acknowledgement, then turned to look to towards the bar. Tori quickly recognized a slightly pained, look, as the Goth spied row after row of bottles of multi colored liquor. Jade, also seemed to stiffen a bit.