A/N: Hey all! I'm so glad you're all still enjoying this story, it makes my life so much brighter to see you're wonderful reviews. As a further note: This fic only has one more chapter left to go (going to be posted possibly late next week, depending on how my schedule goes) and then it's over! For this fic, anyway. I'm currently working on the sequel to this fic, Broken Dreams, and another Instant Star fic, which I'm waiting to see some response from my message board readers before I post it here. Please note, because of my school schedule, Broken Dreams probably won't be posted for another couple weeks after the last chapter to this fic is posted. I also did you all a favor and decided not to end this with a huge cliffhanger, though I did think about being evil. I hope you all like this chapter, and one more to go, and then be on the look out for the sequel to this fic, Broken Dreams (the end of the Two Worlds Trilogy) and then my other fic that takes place at the end of Season 1, As Ribbons Fall Away. :D

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Chapter 12

He remembered. And he didn't tell her, where the only thoughts rising in her mind as she ran through G Major and out to the roof. She collapsed with a sob and cried. She couldn't believe that he would continue to allow her to suffer for the last two days. He should have said something. Jude thought bitterly. When? A voice in the back of her mind asked her. Before she could think much more on the thought, the roof door opened and Jude glanced over, afraid it would be Tommy, but saw her sister instead. Sadie took one look at her and rushed to her side.

"Hey," Sadie said, giving her a hug.

"He didn't tell me." Jude said, her voice breaking with emotion.

"I know Sweetie." Sadie said, smoothing her sister's hair. Jude balked.

"You knew." She spat, and pushed Sadie away from her. Jude stood up and barked out a bitter laugh. "So, that's the big secret, hu? Everyone knew but me." She giggled humorously and Sadie stared at her sister, her eyes worried.

"Jude"

"No!" Jude spat, and turned her back on her sister, still chuckling bitterly. "He told you, before he told me…how sick is that?"

"It wasn't like that"

"Oh, sure it wasn't! What'd you do Sades? Did you offer to comfort him in his memory loss?" Jude turned to her sister, her voice and eyes accusing. "Did he try to resist you? Did he even try?"

"Jude, you know" Jude shook her head, humorously. Sadie paused. "Are you drunk?" She asked. Jude shook her head.

"Not one drink." She said, looking triumphant. "Come on, Sades, you can tell me. How was it fucking your sister's boyfriend?" Sadie glared at Jude and stalked up to her sister, and smacked her across the face. Jude's head spun to the side and after a pause, Jude looked back at her sister, shock registering on her features before the pain.

"Don't you say something about nothing you don't know about. Do you know what? The whole time we were in Europe together, more specifically, Rome, one of the most romantic cities in the world, and it felt like I was there with Dad. Jude, even back then, Tommy was in love with you. He always was, and always will be. Damn it Jude! Open your damn eyes and look at what's in front of you! The man just gave you one of the most romantic moments in your life, and you accuse me of 'fucking' the guy! Give me a break! I do have some morals." Sadie said, her voice dripping with anger. "And you know what? If you would just think for a moment. You're pissed he didn't tell you? Have you ever thought that he tried! Look at your last few days. How many options where there were he could have told you something like this! Furthermore, how much have I worked my ass off to be a better sister to you. Do you think I'd screw it all up over some guy?" Sadie stared at her sister, incredulous. "If you turn your back on him now…then girl, you need some therapy. The man is thoroughly depressed out there. And don't you dare ever accuse me of sleeping with your boyfriends again." Sadie stated, the last part, dripped with warning. She gave her sister a stern look, and stomped off the roof, slamming the door closed behind her.

Jude stood there, alone, feeling the cold pierce through her dress. She had no idea where the words, the thoughts had come from. It just slipped out of her before she knew better. Jude sighed and thought about Sadie's words. Her sister was right, as always. She had been rather busy the whole week and there wasn't much alone time between them. She then remembered their chance conversations. Tommy did try to tell her, she realized it now. His attempts were in vain because she was avoiding him to avoid awkwardness between them since the kiss and EJ and Georgia were constantly pulling her away from him. With these new revelations, Jude hurried off the roof and ran back towards the party to find Tommy, and Sadie, so she could apologize. Before she even got into the room, EJ pulled on Jude's arm and scolded her for leaving her party for so long, and rushed her off to the 'important' guests, ignoring Jude's protests of something more important she had to do.

A couple of hours later, Jude was able to escape from EJ's clutches and went in search of Tommy. She didn't find him, but she saw Sadie with Simon. Jude took a deep breath and walked over to her sister. Sadie had her back turned to Jude, but Simon acknowledged her presence.

"Hey Jude, how's the birthday?" Simon asked, obviously oblivious to the drama that was unfolding earlier in the evening. Sadie turned around, and stared at her sister in annoyance.

"It's ok, Hey Simon? Is it ok if I talk to Sadie alone for a minute?" Jude asked. Simon nodded and kissed Sadie on the cheek and made his way over to the make-shift bar. Sadie crossed her arms and waited for Jude to speak. "Sadie, I'm sorry about earlier…I don't know what came over me."

"It's not ok, Jude, but I'll get over it." Sadie said, giving her sister a small smile. Jude nodded her acknowledgment.

"Hey, have you seen Tommy?" Jude asked her older sister. Sadie looked thoughtful.

"No, not since earlier…" Jude felt her heart sink. "Why?"

"I can't find him…" Jude said, glancing around the crowded area.

"If I see him, I'll let him know you're looking for him." Sadie said, and walked over to Simon. Jude sighed and looked around. She walked to the back of the room and saw Kwest and Monica making out in a darker corner.

"Hey, Kwest!" Jude yelled. Kwest and Monica broke apart, looking at Jude in annoyance. "Have you seen Tommy?"

"Jude, kinda busy," Kwest said, turning his attention back to Monica. Jude sighed and walked away from the couple. Where would he be…? She thought, frowning slightly before getting an idea. Jude made her way through the crowd and left the room once more, walking hurriedly through G Major to Tommy's studio, also known as Studio A. She opened the door, but didn't see him inside.
"Tommy?" She called out, and she waited a moment and heard no response. Jude sighed and went down the hall and knocked on an office door; she'd never actually been inside Tommy's office before, but she knew he had one and where it was. They just always did their work in the studio, it was easier that way. Jude doubted Tommy ever really went in it. There was no response when she knocked on the door. Jude sighed. She tried a few more places she could think of, but didn't find him. She couldn't help but feel disappointment wash over her and she walked back into the party to find Kat and Jamie. As she was looking for her friends, she spotted her original target, leaning up against the bar, talking to Darius and Georgia. Jude felt relief flood over her and she shoved her way through the crowd and towards the trio. As Jude approached, Darius and Georgia turned and left Tommy alone, which worked to her advantage.

She crept up behind him, and tapped a hand on his shoulder. As he turned around, Jude placed her hands on his shoulders and stretched up and captured his lips in a kiss. It was rather awkward and it didn't last more than a few seconds before Jude pulled away. Tommy stared at her, confusion evident in his eyes.

"I thought you were mad at me…" Tommy said, trying to wrap his mind around the sudden change in Jude's mood. Jude smiled at him.

"Tommy, shut up and kiss me." She said, and he stared at her a moment and then obeyed her command.