The age difference is the same as in the show. It might not come out to that when you think about it but its the same. I thought this was funny there's this name generator and I put Tommy's name in it and to my immense pleasure it translated to Painful Paradise it was funny cuz its so true. Anyway on with the story. PS:Tommy isn't a pedophile!
Tommy POV (6yrs after they first met.)
I paced back in forth in front of the Harrison house trying to figure out how to tell my best friend, and basically the love of my life that I was leaving. So far it hadn't gone over well with my parents my family in general, and Mrs. Harrison? To say she was pissed was an understatement. I walked to the the front door and to my Chagrin it was answered by none other than Jude. I know she's only nine but hell she's my best friend and one day I hope we can be more. Plus she's super mature and a rock Goddess in and of herself. She quickly jumped in my arms wrapping her arms around my neck and lightly pecking my cheek. "Hey blue eyes whats up?" I felt a twinge of guilt at the nickname. Before I had a chance to respond she was dragging me up to her room.
Once she was laying across her bed she got silent. Then I realized she was waiting for me to talk. "Well Blondie there's something I need to talk to you about. First I got you this locket. Remember the picture your mom took of us on your birthday at the carnival?" she nodded "You had me in your arms bridal style while I fed you cotton candy, that was hilarious and very sticky." she recalled on a laugh. She got silent again waiting for me to continue. "Here turn around so I can put it on your neck, promise me you'll wear it everyday no matter what." she looked at me. "Of course, but your scaring me blue." I knew now it was time to tell her. I don't know why the treble clef base clef heart locket I gave her made me feel guilty, I guess because it was a good bye present. "Remember the audition I had last week?" she nodded remembering. "Well I got the spot and I have to leave." she had been running her hands through my hair and immediately stopped. She sat up and scooted away. "When? How long have you known?" she asked simultaneously.
Right now I wished she were one of the nine year old's that wouldn't ask questions and immediately get mad or just cry. "I've known for 3 weeks." I knew I shouldn't have told her but I couldn't lie to her. "And your JUST now telling me? You know I've known you for years and your still an asshole." she huffed binding her legs to her chest with her arms. "Watch your mouth Blondie." she looked at me like I was a moron for challenging her, which I was. "Blue for all I care right now you can go straight to HELL, I hear its nice for morons like you." I had managed to screw this up without barely saying a thing. "Jude look at me." she looked me in my eyes, "I love you more than anything in the world,and I always will but it's time for me to go. I swear I'll never forget you and I'll be back. Your the only girl in the world for me and you may not understand that now but one day you will." she looked at me. "I understand more than you think Tommy. I love you more." she said before brushing her lips against mine. It amazed how mature she was at such a young age. "When are you leaving." she asked again. "Tomorrow night." she looked disappointed and finally tears fell breaking my heart into thousands of small pieces.
That night I left her there curled up crying. I never said goodbye.