Hello everyone! This is my first book type thing on this site. There will be a summary at the top of each one-shot to tell you what it's about. I own the cover image by the way, as I edited it. If you wish to use it, please PM me or comment. I hope you like it. Thanks for reading.

Summary: Jude overhears Callie say she doesn't like her party and he goes to Connor for comfort.

It's Her Party, But He Can Cry If He Wants To

"Oh, the big surprise party I didn't want? It's a little late for that Mariana,"

Jude turned his head as he heard the words escape his sister's mouth. What? He turned around as she walked behind him, about to ask her about it, but Robert had already grabbed her. Jude let a sigh escape his lips as he watched his sister and her father walk away. Had she meant that? Did she really not want this party? Had he made a mistake? Callie had always loved her birthdays, and he had put everything together for her. If she didn't like it why hadn't she said anything before? Jude put his cake down and walked into the house. He climbed the stairs and opened the door to him and, now AJ's room. He sat down on his bed, running a hand through his hair.

The young teenager picked up his phone as it buzzed in his pocket and read the message.

Connor
Hey! Hows the party going?

Jude smiled as he saw his boyfriend's text, feeling his heart beat pick up a little. Connor had always been able to make him feel better, even before they started dating. Even when he didn't know he was. Jude suddenly got an idea. He typed his reply.

Jude
Not so good. Can I come over?

If anyone could make him feel like him throwing this party hadn't been a huge mistake, it was Connor. He wanted to hang out with Connor. And if Callie didn't like the party, then what was the point in him staying around to hear her complain more about how she hated the party he had thrown her? He didn't even care that they were probably setting up the bouncy castle right now and she might find it on her own. Callie had made him feel terrible. Suddenly, the memory of her eighth birthday came to his head. It was one of the happiest days with their Mom and Dad. Though Jude had been only four at the time, he still remembered clearly.

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"Happy birthday to you!" Jude and their parents finished singing to Callie as she leaned forward and blew out the candles of The Little Mermaid cake.

"Yay!" Callie squealed as she hugged her little brother who had wrapped his arms around her when the song had finished. Jude giggled as their Mom turned on the light and their Dad brought the cake close to him, preparing to cut it. "I want the biggest piece!" Callie said, letting go of Jude as her father cut the cake.

"What? No, this is all for me," Donald teased. Colleen put her hands on her husband's arms and her head on his shoulder from behind as he put a piece of cake on a plate. "Hey there," he whispered, laughing a bit and handing the piece to his eight year old daughter. The girl might not be biologically linked to him, but he loved her all the same. "No getting it all over yourself this time," he told her and turned his head, pressing his lips to his wife's, who giggled and kissed him back.

"Ew!" Jude giggled as he watched. Callie stuck her tongue out at her father as he turned back toward them. He laughed in return. Donald gave a piece of cake to his son and his wife, then turned and spoke to his family.

"Eat quickly, or else we won't be able to go in the bouncy castle!" The man teased and Callie let out a small cry before rushing to eat her cake. Jude wasn't quite as excited, but he quickly ate his cake as well. Donald and Colleen laughed as they watched their kids eat, the amount of frosting growing on their lips. Donald wasn't one for cake, so he didn't eat it, but Colleen ate her cake slowly, knowing that her kids would be hiccuping in a few minutes.

"Done!" Jude and Callie chorused as they finished. Almost in sync the siblings licked their lips to rid their faces of the frosting. "Mommy, are you and Daddy gonna go in the bouncy castle?" Callie asked, her eyes widening slightly, a begging tactic she used often. Donald and Colleen shared a look, then laughed a bit.

"I'll go in when I finish," Colleen told her daughter, running her hand through the new eight year old's hair. She was on the last few bites of her cake.

"Hurry please!" Jude begged, tugging their mother's sleeve. Colleen laughed and nodded at her son. Donald put the cover back on the cake and put it back in the fridge, knowing his children wouldn't want more while the bouncy castle was still outside. As Colleen finished her cake, he took the plate from his wife and placed it in the sink.

"Alright, bounce time!" Colleen said, standing up as her kids cheered. Their parents laughed and the small family made their way out the backdoor to their backyard where the bouncy castle stood. The kids slipped their shoes off their feet and pushed their way into the bouncy castle. The two began to jump up and down, gripping each other's wrists and giggling.

Within minutes their parents had joined them. Birthdays had always been a beautiful and fun time for the Jacobs and Callie's was the most fun of all. The girl was invested in birthdays and the castle was a necessity. Until eight, the family bounced, until Jude and Callie's sugar shock had worn into tiredness. Donald took Callie and Colleen took Jude. They tucked their children in, and they fell into sleep right away, the adrenaline from the jumping slowing their heartbeats. The excitement of the day had worn away, and with it came a memory that would last for years. It would be a day the kids would look back on in the years to come, to remember their family and the happiness they once had.

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Jude was pulled from the memory as he felt his phone vibrate in his hand. Connor had texted him back.

Connor
Yeah, yeah of course. Whats wrong?

Jude breathed another sigh as he read the text. He wanted to confide in Connor, and he knew he could. But right now he wanted to avoid the topic. He didn't want to explain to Connor the hurt he felt that Callie didn't like her surprise that Jude had taken weeks to plan. He didn't want to talk about how he had thought Callie would love it like she used to. He didn't want to think of it. So, he just sent this.

Jude
Callie didnt like it.
Ill be there soon.

Jude stood from his bed and grabbed his jacket and bike helmet. He threw his jacket over his shoulder and held his helmet. He made his way down the stairs and paused to read the message Connor had sent.

Connor
Im sorry.
See U soon :)

Jude smiled at the text. It was a simple icon, but it made Jude's mood rise instantly as he thought of the smile that appeared on Connor's face. It was contagious. He finished walking down the stairs and called to Stef in the kitchen. "I'm going to Connor's, Mom!" He heard her quick reply, giving him her blessing to go. He walked toward the door, keeping his head down as he saw Callie come in.

He then felt her hand on his shoulder and heard her speak. "Where are you going?"

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Jude laughed as he finally left the bouncy house, a grin on his face. Callie had stayed inside the bouncy house. She laid on her back staring the stars. They had said their goodnights a few minutes ago. "Goodnight, Moms!" he called to them as he walked up the stairs. He felt the familiar tiredness. The same kind he had felt at his sister's eighth birthday. But, this time he didn't have his mother to take him up the stairs and tuck him in. Of course he had Stef and Lena, but he was thirteen and didn't need to be tucked in.

As he got upstairs he watched AJ walk out of their room and down the stairs, holding a piece of paper. He smiled a bit, figuring it was one of his foster brother's drawings. Jude opened the door to their room and changed into pajamas quickly. He pulled his phone from his pocket and widened his eyes a bit at the texts from Connor. He had forgotten to tell his boyfriend he wasn't coming.

Connor
Jude?
Are U coming?
Jude? Where R U?
Judeeeeeeeeeee

Jude smiled and sat on his bed texting Connor back.

Jude
Sorry.
Callie & I made up. I can come over tomorrow if you want?

Jude hit send on the last text and it was only a second after he received his reply.

Connor
I'd love it if you would. See you tomorrow

Jude
See you tomorrow. Goodnight, Connor

Connor
Goodnight, Jude.

The smile on Jude's face didn't disappear as he clicked the home button his phone, darkening the screen. He turned off the light and settled down to sleep, thoughts of seeing his boyfriend in the morning running through his head. The smile on his face stayed there all night.

I hope you guys liked it! I know it's a little short, but I worked hard on it.

Disclaimer: I don't own The Fosters, or anything you might recognize.

Just so you all know, I will take requests, or starters (sentences to start the one-shot with or use in it). Leave them in the comments, or pm me. Thanks for reading!

-HJ