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A/N: Makes you wonder who the hell Tommy wants.
Chapter Six: Let Me Hide
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Jude's jaw almost hit the floor. She got up from the couch, eyes glaring at Tommy as she back away. Jude turned around and walked out of the living room and ran through the nearest door, slamming it behind her. It was a large bathroom. Jude locked the door and turned on the lights.
"Jude?"
She heard his voice right outside the door.
"Jude please come out." Tommy knocked on the bathroom door. When she didn't respond he sighed loudly. "Whatever Jude you can stay in there. I'm going over Sadie's."
Jude heard the front door open and close, followed by a car starting and driving off.
Going over Sadie's? That's my house too! I'm so stupid!
I need to just give up already. This is hopeless…
Jude's thoughts were interrupted when she heard Tommy's front door open again, catching her full attention.
"Tommy?" a girl's voice called out. "Damn it Tom. You're never home."
Jude opened the bathroom door.
"Whoa," the girl stared at Jude. "Don't tell me he's in there with you."
Jude's eyebrow's raised. "Who are you?"
The girl was stick-thin and a few inches shorter than Jude. She had short blonde hair that was layered and chunky looking. The girl's eyes were big and brown, outlined in heavy mascara and eyeliner. She was holding a suitcase in one hand and an expensive looking purse in the other.
"Well if your so interested." The girl dropped the suitcase on the ground. "My name is Madison."
"I'm…"
"The famous Jude Harrison?" Madison questioned, in a sarcastic tone. "Oh please can I have your autograph?"
Jude didn't know what to say. She was confused and insulted at the same time.
"Where is Tom?" Madison asked. "I'm dying to know!"
Jude didn't like her sarcastic attitude or the fact that she looked completely perfect and flawless and was asking for Tommy.
"He's not home." Jude said, plainly.
"Well in the meantime I'll make myself at home." Madison smirked as she grabbed her suitcase. She dragged it up the stairs and disappeared around the corner.
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Jude walked out of Tommy's house only to see the blue viper pulling into the driveway.
I just love my life.
Jude tried her best to walk right by Tommy but something stopped her. It was Tommy's hand grabbing her hers.
"Jude." Tommy began. "Please come back inside. I have something for you."
"Why don't I go home," Jude replied. "So you and your little friend can spend some time together?"
"What are you talking about?" Tommy asked.
"Does the name Madison ring a bell?" Jude tilted her head, her red hair dropping off her shoulder.
"What?" Tommy exclaimed. He seemed agitated. "Maddy is here? Are you kidding me?"
"Let go of my hand," Jude said. "So I can go home."
Suddenly Jude realized what she said right as he let go.
He was holding my hand! But why? I don't get it. I never will. Give up Jude, give up.
"Sorry." Tommy said. "Anyway, Maddy is my sister and I need to find out what she's going here."
"Okay." Jude replied. "Bye Tommy."
"Why don't you come inside?" Tommy insisted. "I'll make dinner."
Jude followed Tommy inside. She sat on the couch and waited as he cooked dinner.
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"Hey." Madison spun through the doorway into the kitchen. "Smells good."
She was wearing the shortest white skirt Jude had ever seen and a pink halter top.
Jude was sitting at the table holding a fork which had spaghetti twirled on it. Tommy sat to the right of her and there was another dish to the left of her, across from Tommy.
"So it's true." Tommy looked at his sister; there was no happiness in his eyes. "I heard you were in town. Take a seat."
"Whatever." Maddy sat down.
"What are you doing here?" Tommy's fork clunked onto his plate when he dropped it. "Seriously, because I don't have time for this."
"Wow Tom!" Maddy shouted. "Mom and Dad kicked me out and I have no place to go! What am I gonna do go sleep in a gutter somewhere! You're supposed to be my brother holy shit!"
"Go back to the guest room." Tommy told her. "I don't need this right now."
"I actually unpacked in your room thanks because I like your bed." Maddy said. "You and Jude can go have sex in the guest room all night because I'm staying in your room."
"Then go!" Tommy said, not yelling but raising his voice. "We both know you're not going to eat anyway!"
"Actually I have to eat now!" Maddy screamed.
"Why?" Tommy asked. "You haven't for the past three years! Take your eating disorder problems back home!"
"I told you I eat now!" Maddy had tears in her eyes. She got up from the table and ran upstairs.
Jude looked at Tommy and then quickly away. She was very uncomfortable.