When Tommy woke up the next morning, he was by himself. He sat up and rubbed his eyes. He looked around the room and saw Jude standing in front of her dresser pushing some things aside, in nothing but her boy shorts and lace bra. Tommy smiled and got out of bed. He walked behind her and wrapped his arms around her waist, pulling her close to him. Tommy started to kiss the back of her neck. Jude giggled and placed her hands over Tommy's.

"Tommy not now, I have to get to school." She whispered. Jude turned around and wrapped her arms around Tommy's neck.

"I could take you." He said as he connected his lips to her neck. Jude tilted her head to the side giving him better access.

"Tommy..." She moaned out as he sucked over her pulse. He grabbed her thighs, lifting her up and placing her on top of her dresser, knocking some things off in the process. Jude leaned down, capturing his lips in her's. She deepened the kiss and grabbed his shoulders. Tommy grabbed her hips in a tight grip making her groan in his mouth. Jude pulled away, out of breath, and opened her eyes. Tommy opened his eyes slowly to see Jude panting.

"Hey." He whispered with a smirk. Jude grinned and hopped off the dresser.

"I need to get dressed Quincy." She said as she walked past him. He quickly grabbed her arm, turning her around to face him. Before she could say anything, he pecked her on the lips and pulled away.

"I love you." He whispered softly. Jude smiled and looked into his eyes.

"I love you, too." She whispered.

"Now go get dressed and I'll meet you downstairs." He said quickly, turning her around and gently pushed her towards her walk-in closet. She smiled and started looking for clothes. Tommy walked out of her room quietly, shutting her door. He turned to walk to his room when he saw Kwest standing there with his arms crossed and a smirk on his face. Tommy looked from him to the door.

"So, what are you doing walking out of Jude's room in your boxers?" Kwest asked

"H-Hey man." Tommy stuttered out.

"Don't try changing the subject, man. What were you doing in Jude's room?" He asked more seriously this time. Tommy scratched the back of his neck nervously.

"Kwest, it's not what it looks-"

"You know Sadie's gonna be mad when she finds out about this?" He asked cutting Tommy off.

"But I, we, didn't do anything." He asked trying to convince him. Kwest chuckled and walked closer to Tommy.

"Man, how long have we known each other?" He asked.

"Um, ten, eleven years?"

"And in all those years, how many times were you able to lie to me?" Tommy sighed and looked down.

"Zero." He muttered.

"So, why are you trying to now?" Tommy looked up at him before grabbing his arm and pulling him to his room. He shut and locked the door before turning around to him. Kwest was sitting on Tommy's bed and watched as Tommy began to pace.

"Man, please don't tell anyone. I want to tell them on her birthday." He begged. Kwest smirked

"During the paint ball war or during the huge family-filled pool party?" He teased. Tommy glared at him.

"Kwest I'm being serious. I mean, for the first time in my life, I feel like I'm alive. I feel like I was put on this earth for something."

"You always say that T, but then you go and break the girl's heart." Kwest said seriously causing Tommy to stop pacing.

"But Jude's different. She's not just some girl, she's my girl." he said pointing to himself. Kwest sighed and nodded.

"Just don't break her heart, man. You don't know what she was like when you were gone. She's been through enough."

"I won't man, I promise." Just then, there was a knock at the door. Tommy looked at Kwest once more before unlocking and opening the door. He smiled when he saw Jude leaning against the door frame with her back pack on her left shoulder and in her uniform. Jude looked over his shoulder and saw Kwest sitting there. She waved and looked at Tommy.

"Obviously you're not ready yet so I'll just drive myself." She said with a smile. Tommy looked down and saw that he was still in his boxers. He cursed under his breath and looked back up at Jude.

"Just give me five minutes." He said quickly. Jude chuckled, trying to hide her slight disappointment, and shook her head.

"Don't worry about it Tom, I'm fine with taking myself." Tommy looked at her and sighed.

"You sure?" He asked kind of guilty. Jude nodded and walked away. Tommy sighed and closed the door. He turned around and leaned his back against the door. He looked at Kwest and tilted his head back.

"She's upset." He whispered.

"Why?' Kwest asked confused.

"I told her I was going to take her to school and I got caught up here with you. I can't even get taking her to school right."

"Man, don't beat yourself up over this. She just wanted to spend time with you."

"Kwest, man, how am I going to do this? Sure, I was married, but that lasted me a month. Sure I was with Sadie that lasted me about two months." Tommy said as he pushed off the door and started pacing again. Kwest chuckled to himself as he watched his friend.

"Yeah and you also didn't love them, not like you love Jude at least." Tommy stopped pacing and looked at him.

"How did you know I-"

"I could see it in your eyes every time she walked into the room. You've seemed happier these past few days. All I got to say, is, it's about damn time." He finished with a chuckle causing Tommy to smile.