Sorry it took so long, but this chapter got a little long, I just couldn't cut anything! I already ended it long before I really wanted to. And don't worry, you didn't miss anything, it will all be explained in the next chapter. If you want to hear the songs, I suggest going to YouTube to take a listen. I would've attached links, but this site won't let me! Oh, and keep your eyes peeled for new upcoming stories... Have a great weekend! ENJOY!!
- Chapter 36 -
"How about this one?" Tommy excitedly asked as her pulled her into another club. "Are you serious? Tommy, you hate these places" Jude's surprise was clearly evident on her face. "Yeah, at home... But only because we get recognized so easily, and then we get swamped. But this is Las Vegas... They're used to celebrities here, we won't be bothered as much." He continued coaxing her to follow him while she just looked at him in disbelief. "Oh come on... It's Las Vegas! Live a little... I promise you'll have fun. Just trust me, will ya?!" She thought it over for a moment, but like normal, Tommy won her over with his signature pout. "Okay, but I'd better not hear any complaining like the last time I took you to one of these places. You didn't stop whining until we were halfway back to your place." "Alright already, I get the point. I'm sorry about that... But I REALLY want to this time. Please?!..." She grinned as he continued to pout. "Fine... Fine! Stop begging, I already said yes. Let's go." This time she was the one pulling him into the club, he followed behind so she wouldn't see the satisfied smirk playing on his lips.
Once inside, they heard the not so melodic sound of what sounded more like someone strangling a cat to the tune of "I Will Survive". Leaning over to whisper in his hear, Jude tried to hold back her amusement. "Still think this is such a good idea?" Ignoring her, he rolled his eyes at her statement and pulled her towards the DJ. "Come on... Let's get signed up." "So, what do you want to start with, a little cliche 'Sonny and Cher' or straight to the 'Aaron Neville and Linda Rhondstat'?" she giggled into his arm that she was leaning on. "Not this time sweetheart. I actually had something a little different in mind." She couldn't hide the disappointment on her face as they approached the table.
Flipping through the massive book of songs, Jude sighed in frustration. "I just don't know what I want... What did you pick?" she hopefully asked. "Nope, nu-uh... Not telling." He answered with his cheshire cat grin. "But...?" Jude began before abruptly being cut off. "No... It's a surprise." He winked her as he wrote down his request to give to the DJ. He smiled and chuckled to himself as he heard Jude grumbling curse-words under her breathe. "So, that's how it's gonna be? Well, I'll show him!" She thought to herself, an evil grin soon made its way to her plump lips as she handed the DJ her slip of paper so he wouldn't see it.
After getting situated at a booth near the front and ordering more drinks, they sat back to enjoy the show. Some of the "performers" weren't that bad, but unfortunately for them, most who tried actually made Sadie sound incredible in comparison. It was during one of those times that the two tuned out the stage to get lost in their own little world, only to be interrupted by Jude's name being called for her turn at the microphone.
Once on stage, she picked up the microphone and got the crowd's attention before the music began. "Okay everyone... I'm gonna need a little help on this one. I'm sure at least some of you know who I am, but I'm positive you all know the sexy hunk I'm about to drag up here..." As she spoke Tommy's face turned into one of mild shock and confusion as he had no clue what she had up her sleeve, and with the evil grin that she was giving him, he knew it was gonna be something he wouldn't soon forget. "Please, give it up for my best friend, formerly known as 'Little Tommy Q', Mr. Tom Quincy!" She waved her hands for him to join her, but he stayed glued to his seat, shaking his head no. "Oh come on, Tommy... Please? It was your idea after all..." He couldn't deny that one, so when she grabbed his arms and pulled him towards the stage, he didn't resist... much. Although, he did ask her what was going on in that pretty little mind of hers. Naturally, all he received in response was a wink and kiss aimed in his direction.
As the music began, Tommy tried his best not to laugh, but he just couldn't hold it in as he realized what her "big revenge" really was. While she normally thought up much worse "punishment", in her slightly drunken state she was losing her touch. All she was going to do was make him sing an Elton John song with her. But, to his ultimate surprise, she started off the song, leaving him to sing the female part instead... Oddly enough though, it fit. ("Don't Go Breaking My Heart" by Elton John and Kiki Dee)(Jude in Bold, Tommy in Italic, Both are Bold Italic)
Don't go breaking my heart
I couldn't if I tried
Honey if I get restless
Baby, you're not that kind
Don't go breaking my heart
You take the weight off me
Honey when you knocked on my door
I gave you my key
Oooooh... Nobody knows it
When I was down
I was your clown
Oooooh... Nobody knows it
Right from the start
I gave you my heart
Ooohhhh... I gave you my heart
So don't go breaking my heart
I won't go breaking your heart
Don't go breaking my heart
And nobody told us
Cause nobody showed us
And now it's up to us babe
Ooohh... I think we can make it
So don't misunderstand me
You put the light in my life
Oh, you put the sparks to the flame
I've got your heart in my sights
Oooooh... Nobody knows it
When I was downI was your clown
Oooooh... Nobody knows it
Right from the start
I gave you my heart
Ooohhhh... I gave you my heart
Don't go breaking my heart
I won't go breaking your heart
Don't go breaking my heart
MUSICAL BREAK
Oooooh... Nobody knows it
When I was down
I was your clown
Right from the start
I gave you my heart
Ooohhhh... I gave you my heart
Don't go breaking my heart
I won't go breaking your heart
Don't go breaking my heart
Don't go breaking my heart
I won't go breaking your heart
Don't go breaking my heart
Don't go breaking my heart
I won't go breaking your heart
Don't go breaking my heart
I won't go breaking your heart
As they sang, it was obvious to anyone watching the love that these two shared for each other, everyone but those two at least. Sure, they swayed to the music as they sang, they got up and pulled out a few smooth dance moves, Tommy even spun Jude around a few times on the stage, but neither of them took any of it seriously. It was just them being them, they were just flirting and goofing off like they always did. But unbeknownst to the other, they both meant every word they just sang.
As the music came to a close, they clumsily stepped off the stage arm in arm, giggling hysterically about their performance. "Oh my god, that was sooo much fun!" Jude added, between giggles that is. Just as they were sitting down at their table, Tommy's name was called once again, this time by the DJ. His face paled for a moment, starting to second guess his earlier song choice. But he told himself to suck it up... He had to do this. So, he took another shot of false courage and made his way up to the stage, hoping that Jude would understand what he really wanted to say... What he had been planning to say since her eighteenth birthday... Honestly, he had wanted to say this since not long after they met. ("I Was Made For Loving You" by KISS)
Mmmm... Yeah!...
Do, do, do, do, do, do, do, do, do
Do, do, do, do, do, do, do
Do, do, do, do, do, do, do, do, do
Do, do, do, do, do, do, do
Tonight I wanna give it all to you
In the darkness
There's so much I wanna do
And tonight I wanna lay it at your feet
'Cause, Girl, I was made for you
And, Girl, you were made for me
I was made for lovin' you, baby
You were made for lovin' me
And I can't get enough of you baby
Can you get enough of me?
Tonight I wanna see it in your eyes
Feel the magic
There's something that drives me wild
And tonight we're gonna make it all come true
'Cause, Girl, you were made for me
And, Girl I was made for you
I was made for lovin' you, baby
You were made for lovin' me
And I can't get enough of you, baby
Can you get enough of me?
I was made for lovin' you, baby
You were made for lovin' me
And I can give it all to you, baby
Can you give it all to me ?
Ooooh, can't get enough, oh, oh
I can't get enough, oh, oh
I can't get enough
Yeah, ha
Do, do, do, do, do, do, do, do, do
Do, do, do, do, do, do, do
Do, do, do, do, do, do, do, do, do
Do, do, do, do, do, do, do
I was made for lovin' you baby
You were made for lovin' me
And I can't get enough of you, baby
Can you get enough of me?
Oh, I was made... you were made...
I can't get enough
No, I can't get enough
I was made for lovin' you, baby
You were made for lovin' me
And I can't get enough of you, baby
Can you get enough of me
I was made for lovin' you, baby
You were made for lovin' me
And I can give it all to you, baby
Jude's eyes were glued to the stage the whole time Tommy sang, she just couldn't tear her eyes away. She couldn't bear to miss a thing.. Not only was it by one of their favorite bands (Well, it was mostly one of his, especially after he had a few too many drinks) but it was also one of her all-time favorite songs. She always hoped someone would feel that way about her, little did she know, someone already did.
Her heart flipped every time she heard him say "Girl". Yes, she knew it was part of the song, but she couldn't help but wish that it was directed towards her, especially with the seductive way he was saying it right then. It was true, and they both knew it, she was his girl... She always had been and she always would be.
As he made he way back to her, his eyes never left hers. He could tell she liked his performance by the many cheers and loud applause she gave, but in her eyes he was the true happiness she felt. Did she get the meaning behind it? No, he was sure she thought it was just another song... Just him putting on a show.
"So... What'd ya think" he shyly asked as he returned to his place beside her in the curved booth. "KISS, huh? Nice choice... But that means you're gonna be cut off soon." she answered with a smile. He looked at her quizzically, not sure what one thing had to do with the other. Thankfully though, she sensed his confusion and further elaborated to clear it up. "You only sing KISS when you're drunk. And I don't mean just drunk, I mean falling down, groping everything in sight drunk." she smugly told him. "I do not!" he answered with a slight slur. "Oh, really?!" she quickly spat back with a giggle. "I was only joking, Big Eyes. I'm not drunk... No where near it actually." he attempted to reassure her. "Un-huh... But what about..." she began before he interrupted her. He took her hands in his and looked her directly in the eyes. "Jude... Seriously, I'm not." She knew he was telling the truth. "Okay, then what was with the song? You normally don't want to strain your voice trying to hit Paul's high notes." she asked, genuinely interested.
Finally, the moment he was waiting for had arrived. He could finally pour his heart out to her. He opened his mouth to speak, but no words came out. He was losing his nerve, and he knew it. He tried again, but this time he answered. "Maybe I'm just in a good mood?!" He joked in response, but inside he was kicking himself for what a coward he was. "Okay, okay... If you say so." She rolled her eyes as she spoke, realizing that she wasn't going to get anything else out of him. She sighed and decided to change the subject and have a little fun with him instead. "So, Quincy, trying to tell me something?" Maybe she did get the idea after all... Honestly, he was caught off guard by the question and the unfamiliar tone in which she asked it, so he noticeably gulped when he answered her. "What do you mean?" "Well..." She slowly began as she stirred the straw in her drink just as slowly. "If I didn't know any better, I'd think you were trying to get a little..." He was one again confused by her question. He knew what HE thought it meant, but this was Jude asking, his Jude, and there was no way her mind was as dirty as his.
"Trying to get a little what exactly?" "Oh, I think you know..." She started to worry him once more, afraid that she really did mean what he thought she did. "No, I don't. Why don't you enlighten me?" "Fine, then. Well, trying to get a little... me." His eyes widened in shock as he realized that both of their minds were in fact in the same place, but he wasn't going to admit it, of course. "You?" He nervously asked. She smiled to herself, knowing the rise she was getting from him. She couldn't resist, so she leaned forward, whispering seductively in his ear just to push him even further. "Yeah, me... You know, naked, spread out, legs wide, waiting for you to take me and make me yours... Again... and again... and again..." Okay, maybe her mind WAS just as dirty as his after all. He gulped once more and stuttered his response to her. "Jude? You, ugh... You know I was just kidding. We're not, ummm... I, ugh... I..." He trailed off, at a loss for words, not quite sure what to think. Sure he wanted Jude just like she described, but he never imagined that she wanted the same thing, that she even thought of such things to begin with. Maybe his Jude wasn't as innocent as she appeared to be.
The look on his face was priceless. Jude tried her best to keep a straight face, but she couldn't hold out any longer. When she burst out laughing, Tommy instantly knew what she had been doing. He let out a deep breath and shook his head at her. "You know, you really had me worried for a minute there." "You should have seen the look on your face, it was hilarious." She squeaked out between giggles. "Hey, that was NOT funny... I was starting to think that you've had way too much to drink. I was afraid I was going to have to hose you down to keep you from jumping me!" She looked a little shocked at his rash reply, but kept on giggling. "Me? Jump you? Oh, please, Quincy. You know you want me..." "Yes! Oh, god do I! I want you right here, right now! I wanna make you scream my name all night long" Tommy shouted in his head, but in reality, all he said was "Yeah, yeah... Whatever you say, Girl..." It was obvious to her that he was just brushing off her previous comment as he spoke and turned his attention back to the stage, much to her dismay. She knew that there was more to it than he would admit. But that, unfortunately, was the trick, he would never admit it. She sighed and took another rather large gulp of her drink before turning her attention back to the stage also.
He may have seemed quite indifferent to her at the time, but on the inside though, Tommy was cursing himself once again for what a coward he had become. It amazed him how she could unnerve him so as no other woman before ever had. Normally, he was the smooth and suave playboy, the one who could romance any woman he wanted off of her feet (and out of her clothes), any woman but Jude Harrison that is. After all of the years of hiding what he felt for her, for the first time in his life Tom Quincy was scared shitless of a woman, and that fact scared him even further. She was the only one who had ever had the power to crush him by holding his heart in her hands, whether she knew it or not. She was the only woman who had ever made him cry as she had on her sixteenth birthday when they vowed to hide their true feelings for the other. Having his feelings and his romantic destiny be out of his control was not a feeling he was accustomed to, nor was it one he liked all that much. Naturally, this only further added to his fear of revealing his true feelings to her... Would his feelings be returned? There was another fear he had also, but this one was very different. This fear was more so due to him having no clue what she would do once she realized the power she had over him.
Confused by the odd expression on his face, Jude interrupted his internal struggle after a few minutes. "Hey Quincy, you feeling okay?" Brought out from his trance, he stuttered his answer. "Uggghhhh... Yeah, I'm fine." She didn't seem convinced though. "If you say so..." she muttered almost inaudibly. He knew if he lied to her that she could see right through him, just as he could with her, so he knew he had to come clean. "Jude, I... I lied." Confused as to what exactly he was referring to, she jumped straight for his last statement instead of their previous conversation. "You lied? You mean you're not feeling okay? Well, we can go if you want..." "No... I mean, yes. I'm fine. Wait... That's not what I meant." he tried to clarify, but only seemed to make things worse, even more jumbled. "No, really, it's ok. We can go..." she tried to continue as she reached for her purse. "IT WAS FOR YOU!!" he nearly shouted to shut her up. He didn't mean to get so loud, but she just wouldn't stop. She stared at him, confused once again as she softly spoke. "What was?" There was no backing down then, it was "now or never", so to speak. He finally knew what he had to do as he shyly began his confession. "I lied about the song... The song, Jude, it... You were right, it WAS for you. I sang it for you... to you."
Her eyes instantly went to the floor as her mind scrambled to grasp what he just said, what his words really meant. "Jude... Say something." Tommy almost begged. The silence was killing him. He needed to hear what she was thinking because everyone knew a quiet Jude was a bad thing. At his words, she looked up at him with a soft yet unreadable look. Thankfully, he knew she wasn't mad at least, as she could never hold that in, especially when it's him she's mad at. When she finally smiled while biting her lip, he damn near passed out. It was a mixture of sheer happiness and a lack of oxygen since he hadn't taken a breath she looked back up at him with those brilliant blue eyes of hers.
Realizing that neither of them had yet spoken a word, he decided to break through the tension. It was only fair since he started it all. "Jude, I..." But as he opened his mouth to speak, barely getting out her name, she crashed her mouth upon his, stopping all sound from escaping, except for a few small groans of pleasure, that is. When they finally pulled apart, they searched the other's eyes for answers. What they found apparently only encouraged them further because their lips quickly attacked each other's once more. After a few more minutes they pulled apart once more, this time resting their foreheads on each other, bracing themselves on the other as they struggled to catch their breaths.
"Jude, I..." he began once more, but she cut him off again. "No, Tommy, it's ok. You don't have to..." But she herself was then cut off by him instead. "No, I need to get this out. I need to say this... I want to say this." He remained quiet for a few moments to be sure she wouldn't interrupt him again. Once she nodded her head in defeat, he continued. "Jude... Baby... I love you. No, don't interrupt me! Just let me finish..." She just looked at him in shock as he went on. "Now this isn't exactly how I pictured telling you all of this, but I can't keep lying to you, or to myself, any longer. I love you and I have loved you since the day we met. I know you're probably going to laugh at me for saying all of this... But I just had to tell you. I just... I couldn't keep..." He tried to keep going, but ended up breaking down instead. "Tommy... Tommy, look at me." she softly, but sternly, asked. He slowly looked up at her and what he found truly surprised him. Instead of the scared or even embarrassed expression he expected, he saw her loving eyes gazing down on him. "If you'd shut up long enough, I was trying to tell you something." She smiled at him, then went on. "I love you too... I always have. Idiot!"
He smiled at her words until he realized all of what she had said. "Idiot?! I tell you I love you and you call me an idiot?" Truthfully he was a little hurt and confused once more. "Yeah... Idiot! What in the hell took you so long?" After the words left her lips they both broke out into a fit of laughter, although her laughs were joined by trails of happy tears. He reached up and wiped her tears away with his thumbs, which only caused her to cry even harder. His hands kept their place on her cheeks as he pulled her face towards his, where it belonged, bringing her lips back to his.
They kissed for what seemed like an eternity, neither paying any attention to the world around them. Once again, they were rudely brought back to reality by Jude's name being called from the stage. She groaned in annoyance as she slowly pulled away from him. "When did you...?" he started, but was silenced by her fingers being pressed to his lips. "When you got up for drinks earlier... I wanted to surprise you as well." She winked at him and returned to brightly lit stage. Apparently, prior to his surprising admission, she had a little plan of her own. No, she wasn't going to admit it all to him like he had to her, but she had planned on skirting around it, hoping he could take a hint. ("I Want You To Want Me" by Cheap Trick)
I want you to want me.
I need you to need me.I'd love you to love me.
I'm begging you to beg me.
I want you to want me.
I need you to need me.
I'd love you to love me.
I'll shine up the old brown shoes, put on a brand-new shirt.
I'll get home early from work if you say that you love me.
Didn't I, didn't I, didn't I see you cryin'?
Oh, didn't I, didn't I, didn't I see you cryin'?
Feelin' all alone without a friend, you know you feel like dyin'.
Oh, didn't I, didn't I, didn't I see you cryin'?
I want you to want me.
I need you to need me.
I'd love you to love me.
I'm begging' you to beg me.
I'll shine up the old brown shoes, put on a brand-new shirt.
I'll get home early from work if you say that you love me.
Didn't I, didn't I, didn't I see you cryin'?
Oh, didn't I, didn't I, didn't I see you cryin'?
Feelin' all alone without a friend, you know you feel like dyin'.
Oh, didn't I, didn't I, didn't I see you cryin'?
Feelin' all alone without a friend, you know you feel like dyin'.
Oh, didn't I, didn't I, didn't I see you cryin'?
I want you to want me.
I need you to need me.
I'd love you to love me.
I'm begging you to beg me.
I want you to want me.
I want you to want me.
I want you to want me.
I want you to want me.
Tommy was in awe as he watched Jude rule the stage. She attacked each note with a ferocity and a confidence that amazed even him. It was obvious to anyone watching why she was a star. She had a presence that captivated anyone who laid eyes on her or heard her sing, especially the former boy-bander who was amongst the crowd tonight.
His eyes never left hers as she serenaded him. The passion and emotion she felt came through each powerful note. He knew this song was for him. All along he knew she felt something for him, especially after their many stolen kisses over the years, but he never dreamed that it was as much as it now seemed, even after her earlier confession of love for him. It was right then and there that he decided to marry her. There was no way he could ever let go of this beautiful woman who had the voice of an angel and a maturity well beyond her years. There was no way he could ever go back to the way things were before. ...If only she would say yes. For being as big of a screw-up as he had been in his life, especially where she was concerned, he had no clue why she would, or even should, ever give him a chance at all, let alone agree to be his wife. But there was one thing he knew above all else, he knew he just had to try. He could never live with himself if he took the cowardly route this time. This time, he would fight, so to speak, for the woman he loved.
By the time Jude returned to the table, Tommy was nowhere to be found. After his declaration of love for her, the last thing she expected was for him to run off the moment that she did the same. She thought he had changed, gown over the years. Maybe she was wrong? Maybe he found some drunken Barbie-wannabe to entertain him instead? Maybe she wasn't enough for him after all? Maybe? Maybe? Maybe? She began to drive herself crazy with self-doubt which was only further increased by the vast amount of alcohol they had consumed.
She was still doubting herself when she heard the next song begin and an all too familiar voice echoed from the stage. She quickly turned around, only to find the man she loved on stage serenading her once more. She stood frozen in place, her eyes gazing deeply into his. The look she found was all to familiar as well. What she saw in his eyes was what she had always called "her look", the look he saved just for her. It was filled with various emotions; passion, lust, happiness, but most of all love. She was sure her eyes mirrored his as she listened intently to his soothing voice that was once again proclaiming his love for her. ("Forever" by KISS)
I gotta tell you what I'm feeling inside,
I could lie to myself, but it's true
There's no denying when I look in your eyes,
Girl, I'm out of my head over you
And I lived so long believing all love is blind
But everything about you is telling me this time...
It's forever.
This time I know and there's no doubt in my mind...
Forever
Until my life is thru, Girl, I'll be loving you forever
I hear the echo of a promise I madeWhen you're strong you can stand on your own
Those words grow distant as I look at your face
No, I don't wanna go it alone
I never thought I'd lay my heart on the line
But everything about you is telling me this time...
It's forever.
This time I know and there's no doubt in my mind...
Forever
Until my life is thru, Girl, I'll be loving you forever... Yeah!
Oooh... I see my future when I look in your eyes
It took your love to make my heart come alive
'Cause I lived my life believing all love is blind
But everything about you is telling me this time...
It's forever.
This time I know and there's no doubt in my mind
Forever
Until my life is thru, Girl, I'll be loving you forever
Oooh... It's forever...
This time I know and there's no doubt in my mind
Forever
Until my life is thru, Girl, I'll be loving you forever
Yeah!
Once the song ended Tommy remained on stage instead of climbing down to let the next "act" take over. He continued to stare into her eyes as he gasped, trying to catch his breath after such an intense performance. He truly had put everything he had into that song. At that moment, it was the most important song he had ever sang. He knew she wouldn't understand yet, but soon, hopefully she would.
He returned the microphone to his mouth and tentatively stepped towards her as began what would be one of the most important speeches he would ever give. "Jude, Girl, I know these past few years have been rocky. But honestly, I know that I'm better because of them, because of you. They have shown me what I could be, who I could be, who I want to be... for you. When we met, I was a mess... I still am, but still you love me. And that... I'll never understand. I'll never understand how someone so amazing, so incredible as you, could ever love a pain in the ass like me, but I will forever be grateful that you do. I can't promise that I'll never break your heart again, because knowing me, I'll do something stupid like I always do. But... I can promise you this... I promise that I will always love you and will always want you with me. Girl, you're it for me. And without a doubt, I know that now... I think deep down I always did. You are the one that I've been waiting for, the one I've been desperately searching for. You know I'm not the player that I used to be, not since I met you, Girl. No matter what anyone has ever said or thought of me, you were always the one to defend me... to make everyone else see what you did, the real me. Now I just have one little question for you... Jude, I know you love me, but do you love me enough to be with me forever? To be mine forever? To love me forever? Even with all of my faults? What I'm trying to say is... Jude Harrison, will you marry me?"
Jude laughed softly through her tears. She couldn't believe that this was actually happening. It was enough for him to admit that he loved her as he had earlier, but to propose? That was beyond belief.
He continued to gaze at her expectantly, patiently waiting for her answer. He looked so cute that she couldn't help but have a little fun with him. "Wait, isn't that five questions?..." She tried desperately to hold back the laughter at his surprised face. He looked to the floor and sighed before looking back up at her. Seeing the wide smile on her face quickly brought one to his own. "Is that a yes?" She smiled and nodded her head wildly at him in response. "That's a yes." She could barely contain the happiness she felt inside, she was sure she was going to burst at any second.
Tommy almost leapt from the stage at her words. "Oh, Jude..." He took her in his arms and spun her around before settling her back on the floor and gazing deeply into her eyes. "I love you, Big Eyes" he cooed as he held her to him. "I love you too, "Little Tommy Q"." she joked from her place against his chest. She knew he was about to protest the use of his former nickname, so she took his face in her hands before had the chance to say anything. The kiss between them was like no other they had shared before. Instead of the rushed, intense kiss which was a common occurrence between them, this one was a more tender, yet passionate kiss... one that made their toes curl and their heads swim.
When they finally pulled apart, they continued to hold onto each other, gazing deeply into the other's eyes. They were eventually brought out of their trance by a roar of applause. Apparently due to their kiss-induced daze, they failed to notice everyone in the room cheering in congratulations for them. Jude and Tommy laughed in embarrassment as they looked around at the smiling faces that surrounded them. They smiled and waved at the many clapping people around them. When the applause finally died down they went back to their booth to watch the remaining acts, knowing deep down that none would be as memorable as the last one had been.
They tried to pay attention, but for the life of them, they couldn't keep their hands off of each other. Jude pulled away for air which left Tommy to place his forehead against hers as he too attempted to catch his breath. "So..." she slowly began once she could breath easily once again. "Where's my ring?" They both laughed at her question, but she was soon surprised once again as her pulled her from her seat. Once she was standing, held tightly to him, he whispered seductively into her ear. "Follow me..."
Before Jude knew it, they were back at their hotel, standing just outside of his suite. "Tommy, what are we doing here?" "Well, you wanted your ring right?" Tommy asked as he clumsily unlocked the door to his suite. "You know I was only kidding... I don't care about things like that. All I want, all I need... is you." He smiled as he pulled her into the suite behind him and towards the bedroom where his luggage had been left earlier. She couldn't deny that her heart rate went through the roof in a mix of fear and anticipation as he did so. "I know, and that's why I love you so much. But, Harrison, soon-to-be Quincy, it matters to me. You deserve to have what is rightfully yours." "Okay... Fine, we can get one tomorrow. But what are we...?" she tried to ask, but quickly trailed off as he pulled a small black box out of his suitcase. "Is that...?" She began once again, pointing at the box in his hand.
Tommy knelt before her and took her hand in his. "This is how it should have been instead of in front of everyone at the bar..." She began to cry again, but was still able to interrupt his apology. "What are you talking about? I loved how you asked..." He smiled widely at her as he continued. "I know, but you deserve only the best and I'm going to make sure that the best is all that you have." They stared lovingly at each other for five full heartbeats before he spoke again. "Girl, since the moment we met, I knew that you were something special. And ever since that day my love for you has done nothing but grow more and more, no matter how hard I tried to fight it. You would make me the happiest man in the world if you would do me the honor of becoming my wife. So once again, Jude, Girl, will you marry me?"
Even though he already knew her answer, he still had to ask. He had done so many things the wrong way in his life, but this... her... was something that he was going to do right.
"Didn't we cover this already?" She joked as she continued to cry. "Jude..." he playfully whined as she laughed at him. "Yes... Yes, yes...! A thousand times yes! I love you sooo much, Quincy. There's nothing more I'd rather do than to be your wife. Hell, I'd marry you right now if I could." His grin widened even further at her words. He stood up, pulling her to him once more, slipping the ring on her finger and speaking the words that started it all. "Why don't we?"
Naturally, she looked at him a little confused. "Why don't we what?" He continued grinning like an idiot as he promptly answered. "Why don't we get married... right now?" She shook her head in disbelief. "Are you serious? I mean, do you really want to go through with it... right now?" "Why not? I mean, we ARE in Las Vegas, right? Isn't that what they're know for, well, besides gambling, that is." She looked a little unsure though. "I don't know... Shouldn't we wait?" "For what? I know I love you and that I want to be with you forever... That's never going to change. Why bother waiting for the inevitable? Especially when we both want it so much." "You do have a point..." she answered thoughtfully.
He could tell she was thinking it over, but she wasn't letting her gaze reach his, so he had no clue what was going on in that head of hers. He leaned down, looking upward at her, forcing her to look at him. Of course she smiled at him. She just couldn't resist those baby blues of his, they were giving her that look again. His smile widened once again in hope that she was thinking the same thing he was. "Is that a yes?" Her smile mirrored his as she nodded in the affirmative. "Yeah, let's do it... Let's get married." She excitedly answered. He pulled her close and took her lips with his. When he pulled back he kissed her temple while grinning from ear to ear. "Well then... Let's get out of here."
No sooner had the words escaped his mouth, Jude found herself being practically drug from the hotel suite. She tried her best to keep up with her equally excited fiancee, but his brisk walk, more like a jog, was hard to match. She was amazed that she didn't end up flat on her face. Once they reached the elevator, he took her in his arms again. "Mmmm..." he moaned as he kissed her passionately, pressing her up against the wall of the elevator. "You know what the best part is gonna be?" She asked with a giggle. "What? Waking up next to my handsome face everyday?" She continued to giggle, but still managed to whisper seductively in her ear. "Well, yeah... But no, baby... I'm talking about the wedding night." His jaw dropped at her words. Surprisingly enough, that had been the furthest thing from his mind. Okay, maybe not the furthest, but not the first thing on his mind... That alone was amazing in itself. He smiled once more and whispered against her neck where his lips had previously been planted. "Oh, Girl... You have no idea..."