Disclaimer: Instant Star does not belong to me. Only this idea does…well, it belongs to DM too. The songs from "The Open Door" all belong to the wonderful Amy Lee.
Author's Note: This takes place in an Alternate Universe, starting with "I'm 18". This story was inspired by the Audrey Hepburn movie "Two for the Road".
Summary: While, Jumping back in forth in time, A look into Tommy and Jude's relationship over 7 years. Jude thought she was done with him, Tommy vowed never to let her go. As they try to understand their relationship, they must accept how they have changed if they are to rekindle their original love.

The Open Door Series

Chapter One

Sweet Sacrifice

It's True

I walked into the hotel room and gasped…

We're all a little insane

There they were: my sister and my boyfriend. Kissing. On the hotel bed.

But it's so clear

I had been coming to find Tommy to apologize for my behavior. But given the current situation, I had nothing to apologize for.

Now that I'm unchained

"I was coming to say, it's over. We'reover."

I turned on my heel and walked out, keeping my cool. Once in the hall, I broke into a run.

Fear is only in our minds

I can't believe this happened. Again. He broke my heart. Again! How many times would I let him do this to me? How many times would I give him my heart, only to have him crush it into so many little pieces?

Taking over all the time

I left my own birthday party, yet again because of Tom Quincy. I walked down the streets of downtown Toronto, arms folded across my chest, about ready to cry, wearing a full length gown. Like that was a normal thing to see.

You poor sweet, innocent thing

Dry your eyes and testify

I did not cry, though. I was eighteen, a grown up. I could take the high road. That was my lesson. Well, that and the fact that I was never going to give Tommy my heart to break again.

You know you live to break me

Don't Deny

Sweet Sacrifice

I stopped walking, giving my feet a rest. Hiking downtown in heels was not the best idea I'd ever had. But, at least I was out of that hotel.

One day I'm gonna forget you name

I returned home and locked the door behind me. I was all alone and that was fine by me. I removed my dress, draped it across the railing on the stairs. I removed my jewelry and tossed them on the steps. With a sigh, I went upstairs to change into some nice comfy jammies. I crashed onto my bed and scrubbed my face with hands. I was going to forget Tom Quincy. He was nothing to me. If he was nothing, he couldn't hurt me anymore.

And one sweet day, you're gonna drown in my lost pain

I heard the doorbell ring. But I ignored it. If it was anybody worth seeing, they'd have a key.

I dream in darkness

I sleep to die

Erase the silence

Erase my life

The bell rang again and I groaned. I had to stop the annoying ringing. Because, deep down, I knew that if I didn't stop it, it would ring all night.

Our burning ashes

Blacken the day

I went downstairs and opened the door. I scowled as I came face to face with Sir Butt-face.

"Jude! Yous gotta listen to me." He slurred drunkenly.

"I don't want to hear it, Quincy." I said, starting to shut the door in his face.

A world of nothingness

Blow me away

He put up his hand and stopped me from closing the door.

"Cut it out!" I snapped.

"Not until you listen!" he replied, shoving the door open and walking inside.

I growled in frustration. I wasn't going to win. So, I decided to let him talk. Plus, he was harder to move when drunk.

"What do you want?" I demanded.

"For you to understand that Sadie started it. I told her no. She took advantage of me."

"But you kissed her back!"

"I'm drunk!"

"SHUT UP!" I yelled, "If that's all the reason you have, then get out!"

Do you wonder why you hate

"No, that's not all!" He yelled back, "I LOVE YOU."

I was actually stumped. I had no answer for that. I couldn't believe he actually said that.

"You're just saying that because you're drunk." I insisted when I could actually form a response.

"No, I'm not, Jude." He crossed the room to me and stood in front of me, "I've loved you since the first time you kissed me in the dressing room."

Are you still too weak to survive your mistake

That made me smile, but right after, sigh.

"Do you really mean it?" I asked.

I was floored when he dropped to his knees in front of me. "I need you, Jude. I am nothing without you."

"Tommy. You're drunk." I sighed, "We'll talk about this in the morning."

"No." He said stubbornly, "We will talk about it now."

"Tom---"

"No, Jude. Sober, Drunk, whatever I may be, my feelings for you never change." He took my hand in his and looked up at me with those eyes of his, "Give me one last chance."

"Alright. But if this happens again---"

"It won't." Tommy stood, "I love you, Jude."

"I love you too, Tommy."