Let's do it ... all of it.
Those few words lifted the world off of her shoulders. She knew he was the one she wanted to be with and nothing was going to stand in the of her happily ever after, not even Jamie. She had to tell him the truth. That she'd never feel as strongly as he did about her. But the love she had for Tommy conquered all. Now she would live her life as a sole owner of her music and she'd be in the arms of the one and only lil' Tommy Q.
After their little love fest Jude asked Tommy if he'd be able to drop her off at her house since she had just ran there and had a lot of packing to do. He laughed at the thought of Jude running all the way to his apartment from her house.
"Sure girl, whatever you want" "Anything for you"
she just smiled at the thought of them traveling for God knows how long. All alone.
The car ride was mostly spent in silence until Tommy noticed the look on Jude's face.
"Your not rethinking your decision are you?" he asked as the thought of her changing her mind sent a wave of sadness all the way through his body.
" Oh my God, No I was just thinking about how much packing I have to do when I get back" she lied through her teeth. And she knew he knew it too.
How am I going to tell Jamie that once again, he's my second choice. I mean we've been best friends for as long as I can remember and the last thing I want is for a life long friendship to be sent down the tubes for something that would never be.
"Ok girl we're here, do you want me to drop you off ... or for me to come in" he said hesitantly for the last part
The last thing I want to do is pressure her into making me come in.
" You know what, I'll just call you latter and we'll talk about tomorrow."
" No" she said quickly as she saw the look on his face " I can really use the help with the packing. And Sadie is out of the house and you know how much I hate being alone."
"Ok" Tommy said feeling releaved.
They spent the rest of the day packing and making small talk here and there, both not wanting to say anything to tick the other one off.
"So what time does our plane leave at tomorrow?" trying to start a conversation with more than two words in it.
" four" he said quickly, hoping she wouldn't really be paying attention.
" Ok cool, then that gives me enough time to take a shower and call my dad and Sadie..."
" Since when does the rest of the world get up at four 'oclock in the morning..." and he knew with that last sentence Jude would not be all too happy about their trip tomorrow
" WHAT ?? You never said I'd have to leave at four in the mourning..."
" Actually the plane leaves at four and we have to be at the airport by at least three. So knowing how long it takes you to get ready... you'll be waking up at about two, two fifteen at the latest."
Tommy interupted.
"Look you know I love you and all but no way will I wake up at two in the morning."
"Well, I have a good idea. Why don't you take a nap now and then latter we won't go to bed. And we'll sleep on the plane. That sound good?"
"Yep"
Jude headed for her bed and turned around before walking through the door
"You coming to bed or what?" she asked
Tommy turned around with a slight grin on his face
Jude knew what he was thinking about. What every guy was always thinking about as soon as they heard the room bed. And just as Tommy was about to say some stupid little coment about Jude's question.
" Tommy... it's only to sleep" making Tommy's grin disappear from his face.
"I know" Tommy said, trying to cover up his dirty thoughts.
How could she know what I was thinking. That girl knows me better than any other living thing on this planet and she doesn't even know it. I am so in love with her right now I don't know what I would have done if she chose 'Pencil neck' over me. NO ... bad Tommy that's her best friend... or wait ... what happened between her and Jamie?
I cannot believe I am this lucky. Only a couple of weeks ago I wanted to kill Lil' Tommy Q but now I'd do anything to keep him. I f only he knew how much I truly love him. I wonder what he's thinking about right now?