Chapter 4 - Forbidden

Tommy ran after Jude to the studio. He found her packing up her things.

Tommy: "I'm sorry. I shouldn't have said that. Where are you going?"

Jude: "Home."

Tommy: "I said I didn't mean it."

Jude: "You never do, Tommy."

Tommy: "Come on, don't be like this. I said I was sorry."

Jude let her things drop and gave him the death stare: "So what if you're sorry? It doesn't take it back. It doesn't make things better. I still have to put up with you."

Tommy was thrown back: "Don't be mad at me."

Jude: "I'm not mad at you. I am mad at myself. Look I have to go, Ok?" she said and stormed off.

Jude walked to the subway again. "Yeah mad at myself for always letting you get to me the way you do. How could I be so stupid? Why does he have this power over me? Ugh I hate him for it. That better not be what I think it is." she thought to herself when she saw the blue Viper pull up in front of her. Tommy rolled down the window and stuck his head out.

Tommy: "Jude, get it!"

Jude: "What do you want Quincy?"

Tommy: "I want to talk things out."

Jude smirked: "That would be a first."

Tommy: "Just get in, please. I'll take you home."

Jude: "I can find my way."

Tommy turned the engine off and stepped out of the car. Jude just watched him. He sat down next to her.

Jude: "What are you doing?"

Tommy: "If you're not coming with me than I'm staying with you." he declared. Jude got up and sat down in the passenger's seat. Tommy smiled to himself and followed her inside the car. He turned the engine on and drove off. Jude didn't say a word. When they finally arrived at her house Jude stepped out of the car and Tommy followed her. She stopped and turned around to face him.

Jude: "Sadie is not home."

Tommy: "I know. She has class."

Jude: "So what are you doing?"

Tommy: "I am going inside. What does it look like I'm doing?"

Jude: "But no one is home."

Tommy: "You are." he said and continued on his way to the front door. Jude followed annoyed. Tommy stopped in front of the door and waited for her to unlock it. Once they were inside he made himself feel right at home. He went straight for the fridge and got himself a bottle of water. Jude just watched him. She wanted him with her but not like this. Not when he was with her sister. Not when she was with Jamie. Not when she wanted him but couldn't have him. It was forbidden.

Just as Tommy was walking back towards Jude her cell rang. She reached in her pocked and answered it.

Jude: "Hello?"

Jamie: "Hey you."

Jude turned around away from Tommy: "Hey Andrews." Tommy shook his head in disgust and took a seat on the couch.

Jamie: "Where are you?"

Jude: "At home. Just got here."

Jamie: "Oh I could come over."

Jude: "I don't think that would be such a good idea. Tommy's here."

Jamie: "Tommy and you are alone?"

Jude: "Yeah, he kind of followed me."

Jamie: "And you couldn't just tell him you didn't want him there?"

Jude: "Jamie he is my producer. Don't be like this."

Jamie: "Your producer Jude, nothing more. He is with your sister. You're my girlfriend." he reminded her annoyed.

Jude: "I know. I know. Don't get mad."

Jamie: "Why should I get mad? Because my GIRLFRIEND just got back from a six weeks tour and she rather hang out with her producer than with her BOYFRIEND. I'm not mad."

Jude: "Jamie." she pleaded.

Jamie: "I have to go. I just called you to see if you wanted to go with me to pick up Kat from the airport. I'll tell her you were busy."

Before Jude could answer Jamie had already hung up. She sighed and set her phone on the kitchen counter before walking inside the living room where Tommy was waiting. He turned the TV off when she stepped inside the room and watched her. She plopped down next to him and put her feet up on the table.

Tommy: "Didn't go too good with Jamie, I take it."

Jude looked at him: "It never does where you're concerned."

Tommy: "Me? What did I do?"

Jude: "He doesn't like me being alone with you, I have no idea why."

Tommy: "I know why. It's really not that hard to see."

Jude: "Yeah? Enlighten me."

Tommy: "Look at me. What boyfriend would like they're girlfriend ALONE with me?"

Jude smirked and than broke out in laughter. Tommy watched her. He loved seeing her laughing especially when he was the cause for it. Jude finally calmed down as Tommy's cell rang. He picked it up without looking at the caller id. He had still been watching Jude.

Tommy left the room because Jude had put on the TV and he couldn't hear over it. Jude thought it was Sadie. After a few minutes Tommy finally walked back in. Jude looked at him. He looked tired and worn out. She wanted to ask who it was to prove herself right that it was Sadie but Tommy was faster.

Tommy: "That was my brother."

Jude: "Your brother?"

Tommy nodded: "Yep, I haven't heard from him in three months and now he calls."

Jude: "What does he want?"

Tommy: "He said he'll be in town for a few days. Wants to see me."

Jude: "Oh, that's nice."

Tommy: "You're saying that cuz you don't know my brother."

Jude: "Why?"

Tommy: "He is bad news. Always in trouble. Can never settle down. He used to have an alcohol problem but he is sober now. Been sober for almost two years."

Jude: "Can't settle down? Sounds familiar. What's his name?"

Tommy: "Funny Harrison. Lance."

Jude: "Lance? Doesn't sound so bad."

Tommy: "Doesn't have to SOUND bad."

Jude: "So he'll be staying with you?"

Tommy: "Yeah."

Jude: "I can't wait to meet him."

Tommy: "What makes you so sure you will?"

Jude: "Are you saying you're not going to introduce me?"

Tommy: "You don't need that kind of influence in your life."

Jude: "I'll decide that for myself. How old is he? Is he anything like you?"

Tommy: "Oh no, we're complete opposites. He is 18."

Jude: "Sadie's age."

Tommy: "Yeah. She wouldn't like him though."

Jude: "Why's that?"

Tommy: "He hates shopping, loves girls that speak they're mind even if they like the guy, and hates pop music."

Jude: "I like him already."

Tommy: "I was afraid of that."

Jude and Tommy spend the rest of the day just hanging out. Tommy left hours later. Jude hopped in the shower and went straight to bed. The next morning she was woken up by a car honking outside her window. She walked over to the window and pulled over the curtains. It was the Viper. Just than her cell rang. She picked it up after she saw Tommy's picture flashing on her screen.

Tommy: "Jude?"

Jude: "Quincy, do you know what time it is?"

Tommy: "Time for you to get to work."

Jude: "What are you doing here?"

Tommy: "Picking you up. I have some news."

Jude: "What is it?"

Tommy: "Come down and I'll tell you."

Jude quickly said bye, got dressed, got her things together and ran to the Viper, anxious to hear what Tommy had to share so badly.

OMG you guys just made my day. I am so happy that you all seem to like this so much. I love all the feedback and I got so many responses for my last chapter. You guys are awesome. Thank you all so much. Hope this doesn't disappoint.

Minela