Hey guys! You won't believe what happened to me! I had the whole chapter typed, but not saved, when my computer froze! I lost the whole chapter and lets just say I wasn't very happy...lol. Anyways so that's why it took a little longer than I expected...hopefully you guys enjoy the chapter! Thanks to everyone who is reading and reviewing!
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Storming into Tommy's room, Jude slams the door and quickly locks it, knowing Tommy was following closely behind her. Starting to pace back and forth in front of the door, Jude stops when she hears Tommy knocking. Sending the meanest glare she could muster, Jude continues to pace, not knowing what to really do. She was after all in Tommy's house, locked in his bedroom. She couldn't stay there forever and at this point she didn't really want to either. Hearing another knock, louder this time, Jude stops pacing and stares at the door, feeling her eyes burn from the tears she's holding back.
On the other side of the door, Tommy has his head rested against the door and he lets out a frustrated sigh. "Jude?" He finally asks. "Will you please let me in?" Tommy says and waits patiently for a reply, when all he gets back is silence; Tommy smacks his head against the door, making a loud thud. "Jude, please. I'm sorry." Tommy says in a more pleading voice, this time he does get a response: Jude scoffing at him. Taking a step back from the door, Tommy runs his fingers through his hair in frustration. He can just imagine Jude right now, pacing back and forth, coming up with a million ways to kill him. Knocking on the door one last time, Tommy listens as the silence lingers. "Jude. You know I have a key for this door." Tommy finally says. Hearing the click of the lock, Tommy lets out a relieved breath. Slowly opening the door, he makes sure nothing is going to be thrown at his head. Walking in Tommy just stares at Jude who is in the middle of the room, with her arms crossed over her chest, and is pacing. Not wanting to push her, Tommy stays where he is and puts his hands in his pockets, waiting for Jude to make the first move.
Jude continues to pace, making sure to avoid eye contact with Tommy, knowing if she does, he'll see the tears she's holding back. Finally coming to a stop in front of his dresser, Jude looks in the mirror and sees the pain and sorrow that has been there before. And it's all caused by Tommy, again. Turning around Jude finally looks at him she lets out a shaky breath. "Where's my stuff?" Jude asks.
"What?" Tommy says, confused.
"My bag I brought with me. Where is it?" Jude asks again.
"Why?" Tommy says, already guessing as to why she wants it.
"Because I'm leaving." Jude says not looking into Tommy's eyes, but instead at his forehead.
"Jude." Tommy says taking a step towards Jude, who takes a step back in return. "Please. Don't." Tommy says.
"Why not?" Jude asks, finally looking into Tommy's eyes.
"Because." Tommy says simply, taking a couple of steps towards Jude, but this time she doesn't take a step back.
"Because why? Tommy?" Jude asks taking a step towards Tommy, being drawn to him as usual.
"Because I love you." Tommy says taking the last step, leaving them only a foot apart.
Looking away from Tommy's eyes, Jude blinks and feels the hot, salty tears slowly roll down her cheeks. Feeling an emotion deep in her stomach Jude looks back up at Tommy. "Stay because…you love me?" Jude says confused, before slapping Tommy across the cheek. Looking down at her hand and back up to Tommy, Jude sees the red mark that her hand left. She slowly takes a couple of steps back. "Don't lie to me Tommy." Jude says shaking her head. Turning around Jude lets out another shaky breath and wipes her eyes. Feeling Tommy walk closer towards her Jude anticipates his next move. Feeling his hands grab her elbows and turning her around Jude opens her mouth to yell at him, but is stopped by Tommy's hand covering her mouth.
"I'm not lying to you Jude." Tommy says forcefully, looking straight into Jude's eyes. Seeing the doubt and the pain there, Tommy lowers his hand, his heart sinking.
"Well you're lying to someone Tommy." Jude says. "It's either your mother or it's me." With that, Jude walks out of Tommy's room, closing the door behind her. Heading down the stairs, Jude hears the door open, looking up she sees Tommy staring down at her. "I'm leaving Tommy." Jude says before continuing down the stairs. Jude looks over her shoulder expecting, almost hoping, to see Tommy following her. But she is disappointed to see he isn't. Turning towards the door, Jude sees her purse on the table, picking it up she sees Tommy's car keys underneath. Picking them up, Jude considers taking his truck to the airport, but decides against it since she doesn't really know her way there. Calling the same cab company as last night, Jude is told it will be 10 minutes till the cab gets there. Going outside to wait, Jude sits down on the steps and looks out at the yard in front of her. Letting out a sad sigh, she closes her eyes and waits for her cab.
Sitting at the top of the stairs Tommy listens as Jude orders her cab, thinking that he should just run down the stairs and grab the phone from her hand. And when he hears the front door close Tommy knows it's to late, Jude is gone. Holding his head in his hands, Tommy feels the tears building in the back of his eyes. Hearing someone walking up the stairs, Tommy wipes his eyes and looks up to see Sylvia staring at him.
Sylvia walks up and sits down on the stair next to her son. Looking at him for a moment she lightly shakes her head. "You are an idiot." She finally says after awhile.
Looking down at his hands, Tommy nods his head. "I know."
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Walking into the Ryder airport, Jude gets a ticket for the next flight to Toronto, which luckily leaves in 45 minutes. Taking a seat away from everyone, Jude pulls out her I-pod. Hitting the shuffle button, Jude lets out a sad laugh. Of all the songs, it has to be White Lines that comes on when she is trying to escape Tommy. Not needing the reminder, Jude hits shuffle and sits back as Evanescence, Missing, starts playing. Humming the ending chords, Jude pulls out her notebook and decides to write. Feeling her cell phone ringing in her pocket, Jude takes off her earphones. Looking at the caller ID she sees that it says G-Major. Figuring it to be Sadie, Jude answers. "Hey, Sades."
"Umm, this isn't Sadie." Shay says in an amused voice.
"Oh Shay." Jude says surprised. "Hi, what's up?"
Laughing Shay quickly clears his throat. "Nothing much. I just thought I should call and see how you are doing. Sadie mentioned something about you fainting or being sick. I just wanted to make sure Quincy was taking care of you." Shay says smiling into the phone. When all he gets back is silence, he gets worried. "Jude? Is everything ok? I mean you aren't seriously ill or anything, right?"
"No!" Jude says rather loudly, drawing attention from the other people in the airport. "No Shay. I'm not seriously ill. I was just a little stressed and my body was over worked. I needed some rest. But I'm all better now!" Jude says brightly trying to send the message of confidence and happiness.
Hearing the forced cheerfulness in Jude's voice, Shay closes himself in Studio A for privacy. "Jude, I can tell something is wrong. And if it's not your health, than it has to be…" Shay says pausing only for effect. "Quincy." Shay says in an understanding tone. Hearing Jude sighing on the other end of the phone, Shay sits back getting comfortable. "Jude, what happened?"
"Tommy. That's what." Jude says happy she finally has someone she can vent to, ironically it's her ex-boyfriend Shay, who never liked Tommy.
Laughing Shay shakes his head. "Jude, I understand it's Tommy, but what about him?" Shay asks. When Jude stays quiet Shay lets out a tired sigh. "What did he do now?"
Biting her lip Jude closes her eyes and thinks back to an hour ago, when she had still been happy. Before Tommy had opened his mouth and broke her heart. "Shay, he is such a big, stupid, liar!" Jude says, ignoring the stares from the people in the airport.
"Jude." Shay says seriously. "What happened?" Shay asks, knowing the tough, angry persona is just a cover for the hurt underneath. And if he's going to help, he needs to get beyond the wall Jude has built up.
"Shay." Jude says, her voice cracking. "It was horrible." Jude says feeling the hot tears building up. Clearing her throat, Jude starts in with the whole story.
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Wiping her eyes, Jude looks at the clock hanging in the terminal. "Oh my god. Shay we've been on the phone for over 30 minutes." Jude says stretching in her seat.
"Yeah. " Shay says standing up. "But you needed it."
Laughing, Jude nods her head. "I'm going to get going though. They'll be calling my flight any minute now." Jude say standing up.
"So you're seriously coming back? After one night."
"No, not after one night." Jude says defensively.
"Ok then. You're leaving after one fight." Shay says almost shocked. "That's not the Jude Harrison I know."
"Yea well. That girl hasn't been around for awhile." Jude says biting her lower lip.
"Jude." Shay says quietly. "Are you leaving because you think what Tommy told his mom is true? Or are you leaving because part of you is afraid to find out?"
Letting out a low growl in annoyance, Jude hears the intercom go off.
"Flight 163 to Toronto is now boarding. Flight 163 to Toronto is now boarding."
"Listen Shay, my flight is boarding. I gotta go." Jude says. "Bye."
"Bye Jude." Shay says to the dial tone. Looking at his phone he lightly shakes his head before walking out of Studio A.
Standing in line to board her flight Jude bites on her lip, nervous. Looking over her shoulder at the exit and back at the line in front of her, Jude takes a step forward in line. Reaching the front Jude lets out a shaky smile and hands the lady her ticket.
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Pulling up to the house about an hour later, Tommy grabs the grocery bag from the passenger seat and enters the house. Walking into the kitchen, Tommy sees it's empty. Walking through the living room, he sees no one. Shrugging his shoulders Tommy heads up the stairs. After Jude had left he couldn't sit around and listen to the quiet of the house. He had to get out and get his mind off of his problems. Off of Jude, but it hadn't worked. Not wanting her to leave, Tommy drove to the airport to beg her to stay. But talking to the lady at the desk, he found out that the last flight to Toronto had left 15 minutes ago. Coming back to the house, Tommy figured Jude was getting ready to cross over the border between U.S. and Canada. Pushing open his bedroom door Tommy looks up from the floor. "Jude?"
Hey everyone...is Jude really there? Or is Tommy just missing her? Hope you all enjoyed the chapter! Until next time...I can't wait to read what your reviews! Thanks to everyone who reads and special thanks to those reviewing!
