A/N: I don't own Instant Star! What I do own, I tell yas!

Chapter 2: Decision

Jude walked quickly out of the studio absorbed in her thoughts.

The states? Who would be there with me? Mom and dad gave the go ahead? Are they trying to get rid of me? What about Jamie and Kat? Sadie? Tommy…? Tommy. How long would I be away?

Halfway home Jude pulled out her cell. She dialed Darius's number. "Yeah?" he said.

"Darius could you book me a hotel room tonight? It'll be just me, I'm gonna talk to my parents tonight and then I need to be by myself to completely get everything out. It doesn't have to be anything special, just a bed and bathroom."

"Yeah, I got you. I'll get Portia on it, and give you a call back" He said sounding detached

She sighed, relieved. "Thanks." She said and hung up.

She got to the "humble" Harrison household. Her mom was waiting for her. "Sweetie? How your the day at the studio go?" Victoria asked tentatively.

She looked at her mother. "I'm sure you know. Can you call Dad over, we need to talk about this tonight."

Her mother looked sad. "I already called him. He's on his way over."

"Okay." Jude said and went upstairs.

UPSTAIRS…

Jude packed a quick overnight bag. Sweats and tank top to sleep, Jeans and T-shirt for tomorrow. Getting the necessary toiletries together, and grabbing her guitar and notebook (Just incase) she made her way down the stairs to see her dad walk in with Pizza.

"Going somewhere?" Stuart asked. Jude sighed. "As a matter of fact, Dad, I am." She put her stuff by the door. "Come on, lets do this." They went into the kitchen and sat at the table. Once everyone was settled and Sadie decided to grace everyone with her presence, Jude started.

"Mom, Dad, I want to know why you gave Darius permission to ship me off to another country. I want to stay here. I want to make my music here. I want to stay with you guys, in my own home with my support. I want to stay in public school, because it's important to me to stay normal. I just got home from touring, and I find that my life has already been decided for me… It's just waiting for my "yes". Don't you want me home anymore? Don't you want me around?" Jude asked tears coming to her eyes, feeling heartbroken.

Stuart looked at his wife. "Jude, honey we don't want you to go away. We want your career to forward. We'll always be your family. An opportunity like this doesn't happen often. Darius is giving you a fresh perspective, potential new writing material, and again, a HUGE opportunity." Stuart finished, looking at his newly blonde daughter hopefully. Jude sighed thinking.

Sadie looked at her family, then at Jude. "Jude, I don't want you to leave, but as dad said, it sounds like a great opportunity. And just think, you'll probably be sent to a major city… aka New York or LA. That means awesome sisterly shopping trips…" Saide said with a smile.

Victiora looked at Jude. "Honey, we'll all miss you. More than you'd know. But the music business is finicky, and you got

This one shot to expand your audience and make your music heard in another country. All expenses paid, we'll come visit you at least once a month, or when you're not busy, and we support you completely to the end. We all just want what's best for you."

Jude looked at her family. Having not touched her dinner, she stood up. "Tonight, I'm staying at a hotel. I need to be uninterrupted to fully think this through, and I'll see you all at G Major tomorrow." She walked away from the table, grabbed her backpack and guitar, and walked out the door. She sighed, surprised her family didn't say anything when she told them that she was leaving for the night.

BACK INSIDE:

"What do you think is going through her mind?" Victoria asked. "She's probably hurt, confused, torn, and a little bit excited all at the same time." Sadie said. "I think she's gonna do it." Stuart and Victoria nodded in unison with their eldest daughter.

OUTSIDE:

Jude pulled out her cell phone to call her cab, when she heard a oh so familiar engine pull on to her street and make it's way to the Harrison household. She walked to the street. "Quincy, what are you doing here?"

Okay, guys…. How's this one? A little bit longer, yes… READ/REVIEW!