Hi everyone!!! Happy Halloween! lol!

Ok for those who know me from 8 months and Since You've Been Gone. Don't worry I'm still writing those stories, but I had horrible writers block and this idea kept bugging me so I decided to write a one-shot. Yes a ONE-SHOT! That's what this story is.

Anyways. Thanks to everyone who decides to read it. I had fun writing this story and I hope you guys have fun reading it!

Summary: Takes place after Date With the Night. Tommy did leave and Jude is having problems dealing. Halloween rolls around and Darius it throwing a party. Everyone's invited! Costumes required! lol

Disclaimer: I don't own Instant Star or it's characters. Only the dream that one day I will lol!

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"Happy Halloween!!" Kwest shouts at Jude as she enters Studio A. Rolling her eyes Jude plops down in the chair next to him.

"What's so happy about it?"

"Oh I don't know." Kwest says, not being able to help his cheerfulness. "Darius is throwing a halloween party tonight for everyone at G-Major. And I have a great girlfriend to spend the night with. Who is willing to dress up as famous couple King Kong and the blonde chick."

"How you got Sadie to agree to such a dumb costume is beyond me." Jude says laughing at Kwest.

"Hey we made a compromise. I wanted Elivs and Precilla. She wanted Romeo and Juliet."

"And King Kong was the middle gound?" Jude asks confused how they came to that conclusion.

"Don't look at me." Sadie says walking in to give Kwest the release dates for Patsy's album.

"Hey it wasn't my fault either. You were the one who said you liked the white dress." Kwest says tickling Sadie.

"Yes, but you were the one that said you knew where you could get a gorilla costume." Sadie says wiggling out of Kwest's grasp.

"Ok you two! That's enough. I don't care whos idea it was to dress up as a Marlyn Monroe look-alike and her hairy ape." She says spinning in her chair. "I just don't want any part in this whole costume thing." Jude says still spinning slowly in her chair.

"Jude you have to have a costume! Darius said it was mandatory." Sadie says taking only a millasecond to look away from Kwest at her sister.

"I do have a costume."

"Yeah and whats that?"

"A punk rocker. I have the red hair dye and everything."

"Jude! You are not serious! You have to have a better costume than that." Sadie says grabbing her chair and turning so she's looking Jude in the eyes. "There is no way Darius would allow that."

Laughing Jude stands up from her chair. "I know and yes, you're right. Darius came to me a week ago asking about my costume and when I told him he laughed in my face and got Portia on my case."

"Good. And so...what are you going as?" Sadie asks.

"I can honestly say I have no idea. Portia wouldn't tell me. She said that whatever she came up with I would only say no to."

"Well I can't wait to see what she picked! But I have to get going. Lots of phone calls to make you know." Sadie says leaning down to give Kwest a kiss. Jude just looks away. She's happy that Sadie is in a good healthy relationship. It just hurts seeing it.

Kwest watches Sadie walk out of the Studio A and he just smiles to himself. Turning to Jude, he sees that his favorite artist is frowning and looks like she's ready to cry or scream or both. "Hey. Are you ok?"

"Yeah! I'm fine. Just, really tired." Jude says looking down at. Knowing if she looks him in the eye he'll tell she's lying.

"Jude." Kwest says pushing closer towards her. "He's been gone almost three months. I know it hurts, but he's gone."

"I know Kwest. I know. Tommy left me. He doesn't care. So why should I? Right? Well theres one problem. I do care! I love him." Jude says getting ready to argue for the millionth time since Tommy had left.

"I understand that Jude. But you're only 17."

"I'm almost 18 Kwest. And age doesn't matter when it comes to love."

"Ok. You're right. But you're 17, you're still young. There are so many other guys out there. Ones that would love to date you." Kwest says grabbing Jude's shoulders. "I understand you love Tom. And I honestly think he had feelings for you. But as long as he's gone..."

"I know! I should just live life. Have fun. Party!" Jude says standing up. "But I don't want to Kwest. It hurts. I hurt."

"Jude."

"I know Kwest. But Tommy was such a big part of me. With him gone...I feel empty."

"Ok Jude. So how about we get to work. You have anything you want to record?" Kwest asks crossing his fingers behind his back.

"Kwest. You know how I've been. I can't write. Nothing good anyway. Whatever we record would just go into the trash pile."

"Yeah I know. So what do you want to do? Warm up? Or maybe I can help you with some lyrics."

"No thanks. I'm not in the writing mood right now." Jude says sitting back down and picking up her guitar. Picking at the strings she goes off into her thoughts and completely zones out Portia when she comes in.

"Jude. Jude!" Portia leans forward and lightly pushs Jude's shoulder. "Hey are you with me rock star?" Portia asks crossing her arms and trying not to show her concern.

"Yeah sorry. Whats up?" Jude asks setting down her guitar. Looking around she sees that Kwest is gone.

"I need you to come try on your costume for tonight."

"Oh yeah! What am I going as? Britney Spears? Avril? Some other famous singer?" Jude asks dragging her feet as she follows Portia into the conference turned dressing room.

"Ha ha Jude. Now be nice to me or maybe I will change my mind and give you a popstar costume." Portia says walking out from behind a curtain holding a black garment back. "Now I thinkg I did a fabulous job picking your costume and Darius agrees." Portia says laying the bag on the table and zipping it open. "So. What do you think?"

"Oh my god! Portia!" Jude shrieks hugging Portia.

"I'm glad you love it. Now go try it on and make sure it fits. And after that's done you have the rest of the day off to primp and pamper yourself. Ok?"

"Yeah. Sure. Anything." Jude says walking out from behind the curtain. "It fits!"

"I know your size girl. Have a little faith in me." Portia says circling Jude. "You're right. It's perfect. Now go change and have fun! Just be back here before 7 so you have time to get ready."

"Ok Portia." Jude says quickly changing. Walking out of the confernce room Jude heads outside planning to go and do a little shopping for accessories for her costume.

8 hours later Jude walks into a changed G-Major. Walking over to Darius who is half way in his costume and half way out Jude shakes her head. "Geez Darius. When you plan a party you plan a party."

"What can I say. Darius Mills goes all out."

"I love the costume too. A mummy. It's great."

"Yes well. Usually Portia plans out my costume, but this year she had to take care of you." He says looking her up and down. "Speaking of which. Shouldn't you be getting ready? You only have an hour till the party starts."

"Don't worry D. I'm going to change right now." Jude says walking towards Portia's office. Knocking on the door she hears a come in. "Hey Portia. I'm just here to get my costume."

"Oh hey Jude!" Portia says looking up from her desk.

"I love the costume! Cleopatra. It's gorgeous."

"Thanks sweety. I set up a room just for you to get ready in. Just go back to Tom's old office. I have your costume laid out and hair and make up people are ready and waiting."

"In Tommy's old office?" Jude quietly says to herself, but not quiet enough for Portia not to hear.

"Oh hun! I totally wasn't thinking! If you want I can have your stuff moved."

"No. It's fine. I mean it's been what? Three months?" Jude says walking out of Portias office. Yeah right three months! Try two months and 21 days. That's how long it's been since Tommy had left. That's how long it's been since Jude lost herself. Walking back towards Tom's office Jude stops just before grabbing the handle. Taking a deep breath she closes her eyes and opens the door. The room looks the same, smells the same. Just missing the person who practically lived there.

An hour later Jude walks out of Tom's office and into the party. Feeling self conscious she quickly looks for her sister and SME. Finding Sadie Jude rushes over to her.

"Oh my god Jude! I love the costume! You look beautiful!" Sadie says hugging her. "Definetly better than a punk rocker."

"Yeah Jude. You look great." Kwest says.

"Thanks guys. You don't look to bad yourself. But what happened to the King Kong idea?"

"Oh Sadie here forgot to order the suit." Kwest says.

"I'm sorry! Besides I think Tarzan and Jane is a much better idea." Sadie says smiling at Kwest.

"I like it." Jude says nodding her head. "But I'm going to go and work the room. See if I can find SME."

"Ok. Look for the Three Musketeers."

"What?"

"That's what their costume is. The three musketeers." Kwest says.

"Oh that's so cute!" Sadie says.

"Yeah. Well thanks for the tip." Jude says over her shoulder. Spotting SME by the food table. When she gets there though she doesn't see them anymore. Looking around the room she feels out of place.

You have Jamie and Patsy as Frankestien and his bride. Then there's Liam who dressed as what looks like The Men in Black, like that's a real costume! Jude thinks to her self. The guy wears black suits all the time! But that doesn't matter because even Liam has a date. Everyone seems to be paired off. Deciding she needs some air Jude heads to the fire escape.

Pushing open the door she sees someone leaning against the side. "Oh sorry. I didn't know anyone was out here." Turning to go back inside Jude gets stopped by the stranger.

"No it's ok. There's enough room out here for both of us." The guy says dressed as zorro says. "I just came out here to think anyways.

"Yeah same here." Jude says leaning on the opposite end of the fire escape.

"Really. What does Scarlett O'Hara have to think about?" The man asks staying in the dark and still talking in a quiet voice.

"Oh. So you know what my costume is. Most people assume I'm just some southern belle. No one realizes that Gone With the Wind is one of my favorite movies."

"Well I know a girl who Loves that movie and forced me to watch it with her over and over again. And so I would notice that dress anywhere." He says. "But you didn't answer my question. What does a pretty girl like you have to think about?"

"Nothing important. I just feel left out."

"How so?"

"Well." Jude starts, but realizes she doesn't even know this person. "I don't really feel like talking about it." She says turning to leave.

"I'm sorry. I didn't mean to pry. You just seemed upset is all. I thought you might want to talk."

"Yea maybe. But not with a stranger."

"Sometimes that's the only person you can talk to. Someone who has nothing to do with your problems."

"Fine." Jude says crossing her arms and leaning back.

"Ok. What's wrong?"

"I feel lost, empty. Someone who was very important to me just up and left one day without a reason and I miss him."

"Do you know where he is?"

"No. If I did I would've gone and knocked down his door. And I've tried calling him too. He doesn't answer his cell either."

"Well I'm sure he had a good reason to leave the way he did."

"That's the thing. I have no idea." Jude says looking over the edge and down at the ally. "We were finally getting on the right track. He had asked me out and everything." Jude was saying. But now she was talking more to herself then the stranger. "I was so happy. I felt like everything was finally fitting into place. But he had to wreck it!" Jude says with tears starting to run down her face. "He showed up late and then he left right away. All he said was he was leaving and maybe never coming back. And I haven't heard from his since." Jude says looking over at the stranger.

"That had to hurt."

"Yea. I love him! And now that he's gone I just feel empty. I don't know what to do with myself anymore."

"I'm sure you're doing fine."

"No. I haven't written or sang anything since he left. Everyone is telling me to move on. Let go. But I can't. He was such a big part of my life. I miss him. And no one seems to understand." Jude says blinking away the tears. "I only wonder one thing. And that's if he misses me too."

The strager hasn't looked away from Jude. He feels for her. Deeply. More than she'll ever understand. Holding out his hand he quietly says "Jude..." But gets interrupted.

"Jude! Here you are." Sadie says coming out and grabbing her hand. "Everyone was getting worried." Sadie says looking over her shoulder and the stanger. "Come on go inside. They're ready for you to perform." She says still not taking her eyes of the person behind her.

"Ok." Jude says nodding her head. Then looking over her shoulder. "Thanks for listening. You werer right. It does help to talk to a stranger." She then disappears inside.

Turning around Sadie looks the stranger up and down. "Listen buddy! I don't know what sick game you're playing, but Jude's been hurt enough! So leave her alone. She doesn't need more mind games being played on her." With that said Sadie walks away in a huff slamming the door behind her.

The stranger in the zorro costume finally comes out of the dark and you can see is light blue eyes and black hair. Looking down at the ground and back at the door he just nods his head. "I'm sorry Jude. I love you and will always remember you." And with those final words Tom Quincy turns to leave. He had caused enough damage.

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So how was it? I hope you guys all liked it, because I had tons of fun writing it!

Sorry if you all got annoyed with Jude's costume being a secret, I just wasn't quite sure what I wanted it to be. And to tell the truth I still didn't know until I got to that part and the idea popped in my head.

I know some things probably don't make sense in this chapter. But that's what reviews are for! lol So review and I'll try to answer all of your questions!

Thanks for reading!