A Day in the Life

Chapter 1

Hollywood Arts(No POV):

We start this little adventure on what seems to be a normal day for Tori Vega and her friends. They had just been assigned a documentary project by Sikowitz last period. Claiming the coconut told him to assign the project. As the gang sat down at their usual table on the Asphalt Cafe for lunch Tori Vega and Jade West were currently bickering about Tori's sister, Trina. Earlier that morning, the older Vega sister had kicked Tori out of her car on the way to school stating that she needed the extra space for her friends. Tori had decided to walk the rest of the way until she was stopped by Jade pulling up next to her on the sidewalk taking her the rest of the way.

"I don't know why you don't call me or Andre, Vega", the goth sighed, sipping on her coffee. "You know she comes up with an excuse to kick you out of the car every morning before she pulls in the parking lot.

"I know. But Andre is seeing that new girlfriend of his and she's a little out there. And you are a little too you in the morning", Tori replied, pulling out the information on Sikowitz's documentary project. . Half reading and half listening to Jade ramble on.

"I'm just saying we both know that your sister has no friends. At least any that go here." Jade started reading the paper over from over Tori's shoulder. "She just wanted more space for that gigantic ego of hers."

"You're one to talk Jade 'Muscle Car' West", Tori let out a chuckle.

"I only got the car because Daddy Dearest said it was that or my stepmother's Volkswagen", Jade shot back, snatching the paper from Tori.

"Well I don't blame you for picking it over that", she replied letting out a squeak as Jade had taken her paper.

"Sorry Vega, but your arm kept getting in the way. Besides I might as well read over this as well", the goth smirked. "Don't you agree partner?"

"I guess so. I still don't know why Sikowitz paired us up but everyone else got to pick their partners", Tori tapped her chin.

"Well we do have undeniable chemistry when it comes to these projects. As much as it hurts to admit it", Jade set the paper down. "But I guess I'll just have to carry you through another project I suppose."

""You mean have me carry you through the third project this year", Tori shot back sticking her tongue out, quickly darting away from the table after she saw the smirk on Jade's face.

Jade left the cafe shortly after Beck arrived with his girlfriend of six months. Taryn or Tara, Jade never cared to learn her name. As she walked back into the school she heard a crash and then the unmistakable voice of Tori Vega. She opened the door revealing Tori holding up a shelf full of video equipment. Jade sauntered over letting out a laugh.

"Damn Vega, I can't leave you alone for 10 minutes without you getting yourself in trouble."

"Ha ha, very funny. I was getting the equipment we were going to need when the bracket for the shelf fell off", Tori looked Jade in the eye and motioned to the shelf with her head. "Are you going to help me here?"

"Dunno what's in it for me?"

"Really that's what you're worried about right now. I'm standing here holding up a forty pound shelf", she quickly backtracked. "I'll pay for your coffee for the week. No, the next two weeks."

"You've got yourself a deal, Vega", Jade picked up the silver bracket from the ground and slid it back into the wall as Tori set the shelf back down on it. "Now what do we need to grab from here?"

"Those two cases and that ring light box. Oh, and those microphones", Tori pointed as she grabbed one of the cases and the ring light. "Can we put this in your car? I figured we might as well start today after school."

"Yeah, it's no problem. Your sister isn't going to be a problem tonight I hope", Jade picked up the other case. "What do you plan on doing this documentary on anyways?"

"Us. With the two of us playing each other. I figured it would give us a chance to showcase our acting", she stated flashing the goth a smile. "What do you think?"

"It's not the worst idea you've had. But I don't think that Tori Vega can do Jade West", Jade shot back using her accent to mock Tori as she opened her trunk.

"You know I really don't talk like that, West. And who says that you can do Tori Vega", Tori set the equipment ;in the trunk.

"I can do anyone I want, Vega", Jade spat back unaware of the gang walking up to the girls.

"Sounds like trouble in paradie", Robbie looked down at Rex in terror. As Jade yanked the puppet away and it into the path of the oncoming traffic. "Rex!"

"Jadey, why did you do that? You know he didn't mean anything by it", Cat asked as Robbie walked back with the pieces that remained of Rex.

"Because that puppet has been on my last nerve for the past week. Him and Vega. But I can't throw her into traffic", the goth laughed, looking to Tori. "So are we going Vega?"

"Yeah, sure I guess. Sorry Robbie, you know how she gets when we have to work together", Tori waved to the gang before Jade sped off towards the Vega home.

As they arrived Mrs. Vega was bringing in the groceries greeting the girls as they took the video gear up to Tori's room. When they came back downstairs Mr. Vega had gotten home on one of his breaks he'd had since a promotion a few months prior.

"Nice to have you over again, Jade", Mrs. Vega smiled, nudging Mr. Vega in the side. "Isn't it nice, David?"

"Uh, yes. Very nice do you plan on staying for dinner, Jade", Mr. Vega questioned.

"I wasn't planning on it. But if Tori and you guys don't mind", Jade shrugged. "I guess so."

"That's great news", Mrs. Vega replied. "With Trina not being here tonight I've made way too much to go three ways."

While Mrs. Vega finished making dinner, Tori and Jade had returned upstairs to write up a script for their documentary. Tori looked over to Jade. "So, why are you really staying for dinner?"

"My mom's out of town and it just doesn't feel like home when I'm alone there" Jade sighed. "And I heard that your mom was an amazing cook. At least when it comes to dinner."

"She can be. Just never ask her for breakfast", Tori chuckled. "Why are you recording this?"

"So I can get your mannerisms down", the goth replied putting her phone away. "What do you say we go eat with your parents now?"

Jade would never admit it for years to come. But in that one dinner she felt what it was like to truly have a family. Tori's parents were supportive of everything their daughter was doing. The only time someone swore was surprisingly from Tori saying she bit the tip of her tongue. There was no shouting, nothing being thrown. For the first time in a while Jade was truly happy. She even thought that she may even be able to confess her feelings to Tori. But she filed that away as Mr. Vega received a call from his work. He excused himself and left the girls to talk into the night. Jade wouldn't find out until a few hours later that the call had been about the older Vega sister being detained for apparent stalking. Giving Jade and on some days Tori ammunition to use against Trina.

A/N: That's where I'm cutting it off for now. Just wanted to get this out since it's been in my mind for a few weeks. I'll be releasing the next chapter of 'A Night of Remembrance' next time I post. It's nice to be back and I hope you guys will enjoy what I'm going to be putting out.