Unfinished Business

by Minela310

Jude and Tommy all the way. He wants her. Jude's confused. She wants him, Tommy's gone. Shay's in the mix. How will things work out when nature takes its course? Literally! Action packed. Completed. Pls R&R

3. A Night To Remember

Chapter 3 – A Night To Remember

It was a cold, dark afternoon. The wind was blowing. There had been over 300 people at Darius' funeral that filled up the little cemetery. Not all of them knew him personally, many of them were fans that came to pay they're respect. There were about 50 security guards there because of the massive amount of celebrities that attended. Jude was considered one of those people, even though she herself didn't think of herself that way, others did. Wherever she went that day 2 men followed her to keep her safe.

The coffin was brought out being carried by 6 men all dressed in black suits. Everyone huddled around the hole that had been dug in the ground. Shay was standing with his mother right up front. Jude walked over next to him and just took his hand. He squeezed it letting her know he was OK. As the priest talked about what a great person Darius had been all Jude could think about was Shay. What he must have been feeling. She never lost anyone who meant so much to her like Darius had meant to Shay. She didn't even know Darius that well so she couldn't even begin to imagine the pain inside.

As the priest finally finished the casket was being lowered into the dark hole. Shay walked over to it and threw down a single, white flower. Then he walked back to Jude and put his arms around her. Jude returned his gesture. She could feel how tense he was. She knew he had forgiven her for the tabloids. He needed her right now, more than ever before. Maybe more than he ever would. As Jude looked around the familiar faces in the crowed she noticed Tommy standing by a tree keeping his distance just like he said he would.

Shay: "Jude, thank you for being here. I'm sorry about throwing a fit."

Jude kissed him on the lips.

Jude: "I know you are. Don't even mention it. I'm here."

The rest of the day was a blur. For the billionth time Jude heard "I am so sorry for your loss." as if that would take Shay's pain away. As if that would bring Darius back. But what else can you say in this situation? She had said the same thing to Shay when she had found out what happened.

Days went on but Shay didn't talk much. Tommy pretty much kept to himself like he said he would. He was really trying to give Jude space. She saw him write a lot. Jude walked inside of G Major and found Tommy waiting for her.

Tommy: "Hey Jude." he hugged her.

Jude: "Hey Tommy. What's going on?" she saw the look on his face.

Tommy: "I have some news."

Jude: "Good or Bad?" she was reluctant to ask.

Tommy: "Good…………I think."

This brought a smile to Jude's face. "Well tell me."

Tommy: "I've decided to do a solo album."

Jude: "Oh my God Tommy that's great. I am so happy for you."

Tommy: "Yeah I have you to thank for it. You inspire me."

Jude blushed but hugged Tommy. She was truly happy for him. She couldn't wait to hear some of his songs.

Jude: "When do you start?"

Tommy: "I kind of already have, with the writing at least."

Jude: "Oh I can't wait to read it."

Tommy: "I'm not so sure about that." he teased.

Jude: "You can't be serious. You know I'll die of suspense."

They both laughed. If he would let anyone read his writing before it became a song it was Jude.

Weeks passed but Tommy pretty much kept his distance from Jude. He wrote a lot and worked on his album. Jude would help out sometimes but she knew Tommy rather do it alone than with her. The incident in Jude's bathroom was never repeated. It was yet another dark secret between her and Tommy. When they worked together they worked in silence. She knew why Tommy was being cold. He had told her he'll keep his distance until she decided between him and Shay. It was a silent agreement but an agreement none the less. Jude was running out of time and she needed to make a decision soon.

As she sat there in silence by herself in Studio A. Jude couldn't help but think about the situation she was in "I can't break up with Shay. I love him and he loves me. He's been there for me when Tommy left, when I found out about my Dad's affair. Besides, he just lost Darius, he won't be able to take it if I break up with him. But what about Tommy? Do I love Tommy? I don't know. I know the way he makes me feel. Every time he's around I get this tingle in my stomach. And I know that if Tommy moves on and finds someone new it'll drive me absolutely crazy. Maybe Tommy is just my crazy obsession. I have to tell him that I can't be with him, the sooner the better."

Jude determined to get this over with walked the halls of G Major until she finally found Quincy in an isolated area by himself. Just staring into the dark. She swung the door open

Jude: "Can I come in?"

Tommy: "Oh hey Jude. What's going on?"

Jude: "Uh we need to talk."

Tommy turned around and gave her his full attention. She walked inside the little room and closed the door behind her. She pulled up a chair and sat across from him barely being able to see his face. They sat in darkness.

Tommy: "Ok, what's going on Jude?" he said looking confused

Jude: "Uh remember what we talked about? About you giving me time to make up my mind?"

Tommy could tell by looking at her that he's not going to like what she has to say.

Tommy: "Yeah?"

Jude: "Well I don't need any more time. I thought a lot about this and I've made my decision."

Tommy now pulling his chair closer to her not taking his eyes off of her "Ok so what have you come up with?"

Jude: "This is not easy for me Quincy but I have to stay with Shay. How can I break his heart NOW? God this is so hard. But you left. You hurt me way too much." she could feel tears filling her eyes but she went on "I should have been there for him. He was alone in the hospital while I was off with you. Cheating on him. Making out with you on the terrace. God I hate myself for doing that to him. I can't break his heart again." she stopped, there was silence for a couple of minutes. When Tommy finally saw she was done he got up and started to pace up and down

Tommy: "So you rather break mine! Is that it Jude? You feel guilty for having a good time? If you let it consume you, it will eat you up alive. Trust me I know. I blamed myself for never being able to protect my mother from my father."

Jude was silent. She didn't respond. Not because she didn't want to but because she knew Tommy was right.

Tommy: "Jude you know I love you. I know you love Shay but what you don't realize is that you're not IN LOVE with him. There's a big difference."

Jude: "No, your wrong. I don't love you Tommy. Please let's just be friends like before."

Tommy: "Is that what you want Jude? Us to be friends like before? When were you and I ever just friends? There was always something more between us. If you want me to leave you alone I will but I need to know that your sure about this." pain welled up inside of him. His heart was breaking but he knew she had made up her mind.

Jude: "I am."

And with this Tommy walks out and leaves a crying Jude all by herself in the dark.

Back To Tommy

"I can't believe this. She chose Shay over me." He was storming down the hall when he was stopped by Georgia.

Georgia: "Hey Tommy. I need to talk to you."

Tommy: "About what?" sounding harsh without trying.

Georgia: "Who pissed you off? Let's talk in my office."

Tommy just followed her in silence. They walked inside of Georgia's office and were seated.

Georgia: "How is the writing for your album coming along?"

Tommy: "I'm not complaining. I know that's not why you called me in here. Spill it!"

Georgia: "Ok Tommy this is it. G Major needs a hit. We've done a Shay and Jude duo. We need something new. Something refreshing. Something everyone wants to see. Everyone's been waiting for."

Tommy: "Where are you getting at?"

Georgia in a exciting tone: "A Jude and Tommy duet."

Tommy: "What? Oh NO."

Georgia: "I thought you'd be happy about this. Imagine the publicity your album would get."

Tommy: "I'll get my publicity some other way."

Georgia: "Tommy I'm putting my foot down. This is going to happen. Whatever problems you and Jude have right now, solve them. I want this done. The sooner the better."

Tommy just got up and walked out of Georgia's office slamming the door behind him.

The next day Jude was sitting at her kitchen table spooning her cereal when her phone rang. Georgia's picture flashed on the screen.

Jude: "Hello Georgia."

Georgia: "Good morning Jude. Have you talked to Tommy?"

Jude: "Tommy. Not today. Why?"

Georgia: "So he didn't tell you the news?"

Jude: "What news?" she pushed a spoon full of cereal in her mouth.

Georgia: "I want you and Tommy to do a duet for his album."

As soon as she heard this Jude spat put the cereal.

Jude: "What? Me and Tommy? You mean together?"

Georgia: "Yes together. God I don't know why the two of you are making such a big deal out of this. It's just one song. It'll do his album good."

Jude: "What did Tommy say about this?"

Georgia: "Same thing you did. Anyways I have to go but I want you in the studio in an hour. Tommy's already here."

Jude: "Ok. Bye."

Georgia: "See you later."

Jude left the cereal on the counter and headed upstairs "That's all I need. To spend my time with Quincy in a closed room. ALONE. How am I going to get through this alive? Leave it to Georgia to have the most outrageous ideas." She talked to herself as she changed and left the house. On her way to G Major she stopped by a coffee shop and got an espresso for Tommy and a cappuccino for herself. 10 minutes later she finally arrived in the parking lot, took the two cups of coffee and headed for Studio A where she knew Tommy would be. This would be a very long night.

Jude walked inside Studio A and saw Tommy scribbling down words.

Jude: "Hey. How's it going?"

Tommy looked up at her. "How am I going to work with her alone? As long as I keep my hands on the paper and pencil instead of Jude we should be fine." He thought.

Tommy: "Not so good. Georgia just kind of sprung this idea on me last night."

Jude: "Oh, yeah she just called me like half hour ago."

Tommy: "Did you double your dose of caffeine?" he smiled looking at the two cups she was holding.

Jude: "Oh no. One is yours. Here. I figured we'd be here for a while." she held out the cup to him.

Tommy: "Espresso I take it?"

Jude: "Yep. God forbid I got you anything else."

They both laughed. For the first time since last night the tension between them was gone.

Jude sat down on the couch and took her jacket off. She picked up the guitar and tried to come up with a few new beats.

Jude: "I have an idea. Let's write about us."

Tommy just looked at her: "Us? What about us?"

Jude: "I don't know. You write down some of your thoughts and feelings and I'll do the same. Then we combine them."

Tommy looked at her not so sure about the idea. Jude saw his doubt.

Jude: "Do you have a better idea? We can always change it later on."

Tommy: "Fine. Here." he hands her a notebook and pen.

They sit in silence for about 45 minutes both deep in thought.

Jude: "Ok. You want to compare?"

Tommy: "Let's see what you got."

They move a little table that was in the right hand corner to the center of the room in front of the couch. Both of them take seats on the couch and spread they're papers out on the table.

Jude picks up Tommy's paper and reads it out loud: "I see through your emotions the things you try to hide, I remember the pain I felt when I found out you lied." as she read she felt what Tommy was trying to say.

Jude: "Wow Tommy these are amazing."

Tommy: "Yeah? Can they go with anything of yours?" he reaches down and picks up Jude's paper

Tommy: "Oh my God I can't even read this." he made fun of her hand writing. Jude snapped the paper from his hand.

Jude: "Maybe that's just a sign of aging telling you, you need glasses." she laughed but Tommy just rolled his eyes and gave her his look. "Here I'll read it. Empty places wherever I go, I see your faces that you try not to show. Things have happened that I can't explain, you left me in the cold alone, speeding in the fast lane."

Tommy was taking in word by word. These lyrics would go perfectly together. They worked the whole night collaborating, finally coming up with the perfect song. Jude played the guitar while Tommy tried to mix some beats that would go with the way they wanted the song to sound. Finally at 5:17 AM they were done with the lyrics and the beat.

Tommy: "Huh. I think that's a wrap." he dropped on the couch and Jude dropped down next to him.

Jude: "Wow I can't believe we worked the whole night. I'm beat."

Tommy: "Yeah me too. We should go home, sleep and than come back in tonight and record it."

Jude: "Don't you mean tomorrow?"

Tommy looked at his watch: "No I mean today. We worked the whole night."

Jude: "Ok I could use some shut eye."

Neither was moving though they both wanted to go. They just sat there in silence. Jude's eyes were closing. Tommy saw she was half asleep but didn't say anything. He was too tired. Half hour later they were both sleeping. Jude's head had fallen down on Tommy's shoulder and his hand was on Jude's knee.

Half hour later the Studio door opened and Georgia walked in.

Georgia: "Well I'll be damned. Look at this. They pulled an all nighter"

She smiled and closed the door. There was a board next to the door. Georgia took a marker and wrote "DO NOT DISTURB" in big, bold, red letters.

Around 6:25 PM Tommy finally opened his eyes. He could barely move, his neck was so stiff. When he finally did he saw Jude asleep on his shoulder. He smiled wanting to keep here there forever.

Tommy: "Jude?" he whispered.

She blinked trying to open her eyes.

Jude: "Tommy? What happened?" she asked picking her head off Tommy's shoulder.

Tommy: "I think we both fell asleep." he smiled again.

Jude: "What time is it? Why didn't anyone wake us?" she asked as she got up and stretched.

Tommy: "I don't know." and followed her moving his head in circulatory motion.

Tommy: "I'll go get some coffee you want some?"

Jude: "I'll come with you."

They opened the door and saw the message that was written on the board next to the door. They both smiled knowing it was Georgia. She was coming towards them with a big grin on her face.

Georgia: "Well look who decided to wake up. You know I pay you to work here not to sleep. How's the song coming along? Did you come up with anything?" she grinned

Tommy: "We finished the lyrics and beat. We just need to record."

Jude: "Why didn't anyone wake us?"

Georgia: "Nobody had the heart to. You guys just looked so cute sleeping together."

This comment made both Jude and Tommy uncomfortable but neither showed. They just walked away from Georgia to get some coffee. Then they looked for Kwest and asked him to come and record the song with them.

Jude and Tommy entered the recording booth as Kwest sat down behind the see-through glass and put the beat on. The music blared. Jude's voice filled the air. Then Tommy's. After about two and a half hours they finally nailed it.

Kwest: "That was awesome. You guys make an amazing team."

Jude: "Thanks. It only took us the whole night."

Tommy: "Yeah but it was totally worth it. This is going to be a hit."

Just then Georgia walks in: "I take it your done?"

Tommy: "We just finished." he leaned down on his chair and raised his hands above his head for a stretch.

Georgia sat down on one of the chairs: "Well let me hear what you came up with."

Just then EJ walks in: "What's going on in here?"

Georgia: "Jude and Tommy just finished they're song. We were just about to listen to it."

EJ: "And you weren't going to call me? That's cruel Georgia."

EJ took a seat next to Georgia and motioned for them to play the record.

Tommy and Jude looked at each other knowing what EJ and Georgia were thinking. They both shrugged and Tommy walked over to the record player and hit play. The sound filled the air. Jude's voice was now heard softly.

Jude: "Ooo, baby no,

Empty places wherever I go,

I see your faces that you try not to show.

You hide your true intentions not knowing I see through,

I love you just the same though you make me feel blue."

Tommy: "You try to deny the way I make you feel but I see through,

Lost without you touching me, simply lost without you.

I try to cover up the pain I feel, move on like nothings changed,

Try to let you live your life but baby I'm no Saint."

Tommy & Jude: "I feel it just like you do I know that this is real,

They say time heals all wounds but it doesn't erase the pain I feel (Ooooo),

I see through your emotions the things you try to hide,

I remember the pain I felt when I found out you lied.

Moving on is hard to do when you're still stuck in the past,

I really did believe in you, I thought we would last."

Tommy: "Can you hear my heart beat every time you come around?

I left trying to get over you but I landed flat on the ground.

We had something good going until these feelings creped up on me,

I cared for you more than anyone but I just couldn't let you see."

Jude: "Things have happened that I just can't explain,

You left me in the cold alone, speeding off in the fast lane.

I know you didn't mean to hurt me, I truly understand,

I tried reaching out to you, tried grabbing your hand."

Tommy & Jude: "We were too late there was no going back,

Things escalated way too fast, pushing us off track."

Jude: "Ooooo, no baby……don't say it's too late………"

Tommy: "Now it's too late."

Tommy: I feel it just like you do I know that this is real,

Jude: They say time heals all wounds but it doesn't erase the pain I feel (Ooooo),

Tommy: I see through your emotions the things you try to hide, (don't you try to hide)

Jude: I remember the pain I felt when I found out you lied.

Tommy: Moving on is hard to do when you're still stuck in the past,

Jude: I really did believe in you, I thought we would last."

Jude: Words cannot say how much I have given up,

And as much as I want to, loving you I will never stop.

I wished for things to always stay the same,

But than you walked into my life and changed the game.

I know I should not trust you cuz you hurt me before,

But there is something between us that makes me want you more."

Tommy: I used to think I'd never care as much as I did for you,

But I really cared about you and I still do.

You wanted to be with me but I pushed you away,

I didn't want it to get serious so I didn't stay

I'm nervous around you cuz you make me feel so whole,

I'm scared knowing you're the only one to ever reach my soul."

Tommy & Jude: "We were too late there was no going back,

Things escalated way too fast, pushing us off track."

Jude: "Baby Nooooooooo."

Tommy: "Now it's too late."

EJ and Georgia looked at each other.

Georgia: "Another master piece. That was amazing. We could almost feel what you guys feel. Jude your voice. I love it. It's so raw. And Tommy. Yours was so full of emotion it gave me Goosebumps."

Jude: "I am going home."

Tommy: "Me too." rolling his eyes at Georgia's remark.

Both of them walk out not wanting to stick around for EJ's and Georgia's comments. It had been a very long day. They were both exhausted. They walked down to the parking lot together and went in they're separate cars home.

A couple of weeks passed. Jude's and Tommy's song had been released and was huge. Every radio station played it. It was heard in every club. This had been what the fans wanted to hear. It was number one for over 2 weeks. Bigger than either of they're songs had ever been, even throughout Tommy's Boyzattack career. Jude and Tommy were brought out into a new light. Neither enjoyed the attention or the speculations that came along with it but they're careers did benefit. Nothing changed between them though. Jude still stood firm with the choice she had made about Shay but this didn't change the fact that every tabloid always tried to make it look like Jude and Tommy were together behind Shay's back. Things between her and Tommy were back to coldness again. She needed him to see that she was with Shay and with Shay alone. Shay of course, didn't approve of the song but what was he going to do? He couldn't just let her go, he loved her.

Tommy was in the kitchen pouring himself a cup of coffee when Jude walked out of the studio to get something to drink. Georgia approached them.

Georgia: "Jude. Tommy I need to see the two of you in my office."

Jude and Tommy just looked at each other and followed Georgia to her office. They were seated next to each other and across from Georgia.

Tommy: "What's going on?"

Georgia: "The owner of "A Wish Come True" just called. There's a little, seven year old girl with leukemia. She doesn't have a lot of time left."

Jude: "Oh, can we do anything? Georgia I'm not sure I'm following." she said with concern in her eyes.

Georgia: "Her only wish is to see you two perform together. She's a huge fan."

Jude: "Oh. Of course we'll do it."

Tommy looked at her.

Georgia: "Tommy?"

Tommy: "Huh? Yeah I'm in."

Georgia: "Great. It's scheduled for tomorrow morning at Central hospital."

Jude nodded and walked out. Tommy followed. Both went they're separate ways in silence. "How am I going to perform with her? I can barely think straight when she's around. She's being so hard-headed." Tommy thought as he walked back towards the kitchen. Jude walked towards the studio. "This is going to be peachy. I really want to do this for this little girl but Tommy and I are barley acknowledging each others existence. I really hope I can do this." She thought as she bumped into the studio door. Tommy heard the thump and turned around. He saw what had happened and broke out into laughter. It was good to hear him laugh again. Jude had missed the sound of his laughter. It brought a smile to her face.

The next day had come too fast. Jude had told Shay that she was doing this little number at the hospital. He was fine with it considering it was for a good cause but didn't want to come along. Jude understood, this being the same hospital Darius had died in. She arrived at the hospital with Georgia. Together they followed Anthony, the owner, to the 3rd floor and into the little hall that the little girl was patiently waiting in. Tommy still wasn't there. When Jude walked in the little girl's face just lid up. She jumped to her feet and ran towards Jude. Jude dropped to her knees and embraced the little girl in a welcoming hug.

Jude: "Hey sweetie. It's so nice to meet you. What's your name?"

Girl: "Jamie."

Jude's eyes grew bigger: "Jamie? You know that's my best friend's name."

Jamie: "Really?" a tear left the girls eye.

Jude seeing this: "What's wrong Jamie?"

Jamie: "Nothing. I cry when I'm happy."

This brought a smile to Jude's face: "We're a lot alike. I do that too."

Tommy had been standing in the doorway watching Jude with the little girl. No one had seen he had arrived. "I can see her having kids someday. I can see her have MY kids someday. Oh God what did I just say? Tommy, snap out of it. The way things have been going between us two; hell will freeze over before I can even touch her." He told himself. It brought a smile to his face thinking of Jude having his child.

Jamie: "Where's Tommy?"

Just than Tommy decided to let him self show: "I'm right here Jamie."

He walked in. Jamie's face lid up even more. She left Jude and ran over to Tommy. He picked her up and held her as she leaned in closer. Jude just watched him. She had never seen him with kids. The thought of Tommy being a dad never even crossed her mind. She didn't know how he would respond but seeing him with Jamie brought a smile to her face. She thought of the same thing Tommy had been thinking about only minutes ago.

Jamie: "I can't believe your both here. I love you guys. My friends will be so jealous."

Tommy walked over to Jude, still holding Jamie. They sat down with her on the yellow couch that was placed by a window. Jamie sat in between them.

She was so small and fragile. No hair. All the chemotherapy had cost her her hair but she didn't seem to mind. She was wearing pink, Barbie pajamas and matching slippers. Jude wondered what her hair color had been. It brought a tear to her eye thinking of how this little, innocent girl would never have her first kiss, her first boyfriend., would never know how it is to be older and healthy. Tommy saw Jude was about to break down and interrupted.

Tommy: "So are you ready for your little private concert?"

Jamie not noticing Jude's tear-filled eyes concentrated on Tommy: "Yeah. I've been ready."

Tommy: "Ok then let's not keep you waiting any longer. Jude you ready?"

Jude coming out of her thoughts: "Uh yeah."

They both got up to they're feet and walked over to two stools that had been placed in the center. They were given two microphones and Jude picked up her guitar.

Music filled the air. Jude's and Tommy's voices joined in. Jamie was on her feet, in her little slippers, with her hands raised above her head singing along. She was happy. Her parents had been sitting in a little corner watching they're little girl. Both thinking the same thing Jude had before. It brought tears forth. They held each other knowing that one day soon Jamie's little spark of life would be blown out forever.

The music stopped. Jamie ran to Jude and Tommy. They both embraced her. Jude's arms around Jamie, Tommy's around Jude and Jamie. They looked like the perfect, little family.

Jude: "Hey sweetie, do you want to go out and get some ice-cream with me? If that's Ok with your mom and dad."

They both nodded in approval knowing Jamie being in the hospital wasn't going to make her better any longer.

Jamie jumped in joy. Tears again filling her eyes. Tommy stood there surprised.

Tommy: "Can I come along?"

Jamie: "Are you kidding? I'm not going anywhere without you." all three smiled. Jude couldn't help but think how mature Jamie was for her age. She seemed to look at things with a positive attitude. Her sickness wasn't bringing her down.

Hand in hand the three left the hospital in Tommy's Viper. Tommy took the girls to a local ice-cream shop. They sat there Jude ordering Vanilla, Tommy having Chocolaty Chunks and Jamie ordered Ben and Jerries with hot fudge. After they finished they're ice-cream they walked back to the Viper.

Tommy: "Do you want to go to the amusement park?"

Jamie jumped up, Tommy picked her up and she planted a big kiss on his cheek. Jude laughed. Together again they went to the amusement park and Tommy purchased three tickets.

Jamie: "I've never been at an amusement park. Mommy always said I was too sick. I've been in and out of hospitals for almost four years now. They just wasted my time. Mommy said they can't fix me anymore."

Jude's face sadden and she looked at Tommy but Jamie broke they're moment when she reached for both of they're hands and pulled them in the direction of the Farris wheel.

Jamie: "Come on." she pulled. Jude and Tommy both laughed shoving away Jamie's sad words. Jamie got on the kids Farris wheel. Jude and Tommy were both too big so they waited for her on solid ground.

Jude took Tommy's hand: "It's really great what you're doing for her."

Tommy squeezed her hand: "What WE are doing for her. You'll make a great mom some day."

Jude blushed. Tommy saw this and added: "Hopefully to my kids." he said out loud.

Jude dropped his hand. She couldn't believe he just said that. "Did I just say that?" Tommy though realizing the words that had left his mouth.

They both heard Jamie laughing and calling they're names. Jude and Tommy waived to her and decided to ignore Tommy's little comment. The Ferris wheel finally stopped spinning and Jamie walked back to her two idols.

The rest of the day went by quickly. Jamie went on every possible ride; Tommy had gone with her on the go cards. He had made fun of Jude's bad driving skills and said it was safer for Jamie to go on with him. All three had laughed. He had won a huge bear for her and a Mickey Mouse for Jude. Pretty soon it got dark. Jude and Tommy both forgot about everything else going on in they're lives and only concentrated on the beautiful, little girl. All of they're problems seemed like a little glimpse that wasn't even worth mentioning. It was around 7:30 PM. They decided to take Jamie back to the hospital. Finally arriving they said they're goodbyes. Jamie was walking back to her parents standing waiting for her. She carried the oversized bear that was almost bigger than her and then she turned around and added "Someday your kids will be very lucky to have parents like you. You're like super mom and super dad."

Her comment made Jude and Tommy both blush. They waived goodbye and Tommy drove off. It was silent for a while when Tommy decided he couldn't put off the topic any longer and spoke

Tommy: "Jude, are we ever going to be a family?"

Jude just sat there in the passenger's seat silent. Tommy took her home taking the hint. No goodbyes were said. No words spoken.

Days went on. Jude had half of the songs for her new album done. Tommy had been continuing to work on his solo album as well. He was done with all the recording. The album was supposed to be released in 2 days. A party was planned for the occasion. Jude and Shay were both invited. Shay had been back at work fully loaded. The experience of losing someone so close to his heart produced his best work yet. His CD was to be released in a month.

News of Jamie's death came. Jude was heart broken but neither she nor Tommy could bring themselves to go to the funeral. They never spoke of the little girl that brought forth all they're thoughts that they had tried to hide. They didn't want to be reminded of the pain they both felt. Wanting to be with each other desperately but a force constantly keeping them apart. All they had of the little girl was the beautiful memories she left in they're hearts. The memory of Jude and Tommy actually being happy, together.

Things between Jude and Tommy had been rocky. They tried ignoring each other every chance they could but it didn't always work with him being her producer. They're eyes always wondered in the direction of the other. Weather Jude was in the recording booth or Tommy. "How am I suppose to concentrate with her in there? This is torture for me. How can she make it look so easy?" Tommy thought as he stared at Jude who was about to record her new song for the first time. No one had even read the lyrics. When Tommy turned on the volume and pressed the record button he signaled for Jude to begin. Music blasted from the speakers as Jude's voice filled the air. The beat began slow…….

Jude: "I stood there alone all eyes on me,

The attention was mine but where was he?

You walked up to me and took me by hand,

Together we sank into Neverland."

"As we danced the world seemed to fade,

As you looked at me, my cheeks turned another shade.

You held me close and led the way,

Deep inside I prayed we could stay forever come what may."

Music played. Tommy just stared at her. He knew what she was singing about. The night they had shared that special moment on the dance floor. The moment neither would ever be able to forget. Tommy snapped out of his little memory, stored deep down as he heard Jude go on………as the beat became faster and Jude's emotions took over her voice.

"You made me feel things I never felt,

I was safe in your arms even tough I thought I'd melt.

The night was magical you made it just right,

Our walls crashed down without me putting up a fight.

Your eyes consumed every fiber in me,

I knew together we had to be."

"You have this way of letting me forget,

All the sadness and tears I shed.

Nothing matters anymore but me and you,

You're always in my thoughts no matter what I do."

"You made me feel things I never felt,

I was safe in your arms even tough I thought I'd melt.

The night was magical you made it just right,

Our walls crashed down without me putting up a fight.

Your eyes consumed every fiber in me,

I knew together we had to be."

"You and me together is destiny,

I know you feel it too baby.

Hold me tight never let go,

And I'll prove to you I love you so.

You and me, till the world ends,

No more tears as my heart mends."

Jude's voice faded as Tommy was buried deep in thoughts "What is going on? First she tells me she wants to be with Shay and now she is singing about us always being together? I hate the way she makes me all mushy inside. I don't like that I have no power over her." He thought as he heard Jude's voice enter his fantasy world "Tommy? You Ok?" he didn't even notice Jude walking out of the recording booth yet now she was waiving her hand in front of his face.

Tommy: "Huh? What? Oh Jude I didn't see you walk in."

Jude: "Yeah I noticed. You looked like you were planets away. So what did you think?"

Tommy still not his full self "About what?"

Jude laughed. It made her feel good that she could throw him off balance "The song. Snap out of it Quincy."

Tommy: "Oh the song. It was good. The lyrics especially but we need to work on the beat. Something doesn't fit."

Jude: "Yeah that's what I wanted to say."

Tommy: "When did you write that?"

Jude: "The night of the party. After you dropped me off at home. What can I say? You inspire me."

This brought a smile to Tommy's face but Jude made sure he didn't get any wrong ideas.

Jude: "Tommy this doesn't change anything between us. Ok? I'm still with Shay."

Tommy's smile left "Ok Jude, if that's what you still want. I have to go. I'm meeting Sadie for lunch. We'll work on it later."

Jude: "Sadie? You're going out with Sadie?" now Jude's smile left her face.

Tommy: "We're not going out. Just getting some food. We have a lot in common."

Jude: "You do? Like what?"

Tommy thought for a second "We like the same movies."

Jude: "How would you know what kind of movies Sadie likes?"

Tommy: "We went to the movies last night. Listen Jude I'm running late, we can talk about this later, if you want Ok?"

Jude: "No we don't have to. I was just curious." she lied yelling after Tommy as he was walking out. She hated feeling jealousy. She wanted to be with Shay but didn't want anyone else to have Tommy.

"Was Jude just jealous? That was definitely jealousy. Well look at that." He thought as he made his way to the Viper with a smirk on his face. His ego the size of Canada.

As soon as he picked up Sadie they were on they're way to a French restaurant in a secluded area.

Sadie: "Hey Tommy. You're late."

Tommy: "Hey. Yeah, sorry about that. Jude and I lost track of time. We were recording."

Sadie: "Oh really? What did my brilliant sister come up with now?" she asked putting the seat belt on.

Tommy: "Well you're just going to have to wait and see. Or rather listen." the rest of the ride was pretty dead. When they finally arrived, they ordered drinks and then the food and interacted in conversations about music, movies, celebrities but most of all, Jude.

Sadie: "So how are things with you and Jude?"

Tommy: "I don't know. It's hard to be around her."

Sadie: "You really love her don't you?"

Tommy: "Yeah, I really do."

Sadie: "I'm sorry I gave you such a hard time at her birthday party. I had no idea."

Tommy: "Forget it. I have." and they both smiled as the food arrived and they dug in. Tommy chewed down his bite of chicken and dove back into the conversation.

Tommy: "How are things with her and Shay? We haven't really been sharing lately."

Sadie: "Shay? I don't know. Jude keeps to herself a lot lately. When she's not out with Jamie, Kat or Shay, or not in school or at the studio she is locked up in her room. Mostly writing. I can tell she's going through something. But she won't talk about it."

Tommy: "Yeah I noticed. She's been really distant. Not just from me but from Kwest, EJ, Georgia and even Shay." this made Tommy think. Both Sadie and him finished with they're lunch and made they're way back to the car. Tommy dropped Sadie off and made his way back to the studio.

Georgia was coming out of her office.

Georgia: "Hey Tommy. Jude just left. She told me to let you know that she won't be in for the rest of the day." she said running after Tommy.

Tommy: "What? We were supposed to finish the song."

Georgia: "What song? She has something new already? That girl never sizes to surprise me."

Tommy: "Yeah. Why did she leave?"

Georgia: "Shay picked her up and they went out to eat. She said she was starving. That's all I know."

Tommy: "Ok I guess I'll have to work by myself."

"Great Quincy. You tell her you're going out with her sister to grab a bite to it. You let her know it's NOT a date but you didn't even bother asking if she wanted to come along. You just dug your hole even deeper. I am such an idiot." He thought to himself.

It was finally here. The night of Tommy's release party. Jude and Shay arrived in a white, stretch limo and walked down the red carpet holding hands. When they walked in there were pictures of Tommy's CD cover everywhere. His eyes were so intense on the picture that you actually felt like he was looking at you. The duet was blaring from the speakers. In the right-hand corner there was a table set up with at least 200 CD where Tommy would be signing autographs later on. The party was off to a good start. Everyone who was anyone was the party. Even two members from Boyzattack had shown up. Everyone was enjoying themselves. Half hour after Jude and Shay's arrival all eyes turned to the door as Tommy walked in. Jude couldn't believe who was attached to his arm.

Jude wasn't the only one who looked surprised. "Nicky? He didn't tell me she was his date. He said there was nothing going on." Jude thought surprised. Nicky walked in, in a long, black gown. Her hair was pinned up as curls hung from the back of her head. She looked like a princess. Tommy looked proud having her at his arm. He had a big grin on his face that spoke volumes.

Tommy's album was called "Take it or leave it." It featured 16 songs all written by Tommy. Included was the song he had written for Jude. In an interview he had given yesterday he had said quote "All my songs are based on my personal experiences. Family, friends even love. I am a guy that used to laugh at the word love but times have changed. I've grown up in the past years. I've grown out of my Little Tommy Q phase and become Tommy Quincy. If you listen to my songs you will hear things that I've not shared with anyone. I also worked with Jude on this and we came up with something that took the world by storm. Something real. Something people didn't expect. I haven't been on a stage for over 5 years. This is just my way of saying "This is the real me, take it or leave it." I did this album for my fans. For them to get to know just Tommy with my guard down. I feel like the wrong imagine of me is out there and I just wanted, no needed to set the record straight. "

As the night progressed everyone wanted a piece of Tommy. Nicky was the lucky one to have him the longest. They spend the whole night laughing and dancing. Jude and Shay had pretty much done the same. But Jude couldn't help if her eyes were always wondering in a different direction. Tommy was with Nicky again?

Jude thought about Sadie. They had a good relationship now. Ever since Darius' death it made both of them realize what they had in each other. They talked about everything but when it came to Tommy Quincy things were left unsaid. She thought that Sadie had been his date. They seemed to spend a lot of time together lately and Jude hated it. Now she almost wished it had been Sadie.

"Would she go for him again? I mean look at them. They're enjoying each other out in the open. Right in front of my eyes. Jude just shut up. You have a boyfriend. So what if Nicky and Tommy are together. SO WHAT? What is going on?" Jude was talking to herself when Shay left her to get some drinks.

Shay came back carrying two glasses of some liquid in it. Jude took her glass and thanked him. He sat down besides her as Tommy approached them for the first time tonight.

Tommy: "Hey you guys. Are you enjoying yourselves?"

Surprisingly Shay and Tommy had been getting alone since the funeral. Guess death has a way of brining people closer together so why did it drive Jude and Tommy farther apart?

Shay: "Hey man, congratulations. I was beginning to doubt if this day would ever come."

Jude: "Yeah it's a great party." she said and then looked away.

Tommy: "Oh thanks. Hey man you wouldn't mind if I asked your girlfriend to dance for old times sake?"

Jude's eyes grew big. "What? Why? We've been ignoring each other forever and now he wants to dance? Isn't he here with his girlfriend Nicky? SHUT UP Jude, for the last time tonight." She thought to herself.

Shay: "Uh, no go ahead. There's some people I see that I haven't said hi to yet so go ahead."

Shay got up and left the table not even looking at Jude. Tommy smiled at her and asked with his look for a dance

Tommy: "Shall we?"

Jude couldn't reply she just got up off the chair and followed his lead to the dance floor. She couldn't understand what was going on between her and Shay. They were still together but something was missing. The bang just wasn't there any more. Both knew it they were just too afraid to say it.

The music played. It was they're song. He took her in his arms and pulled her close. She in return wrapped her arms around his neck. They were both attacked by flashbacks of the dance they had shared at Jude's 18th birthday party. "God if I could, I would stay like this forever." Jude thought. Neither one of them noticed Shay's close gaze. He didn't seem bothered. He didn't seem angry. He just stood there as if some light bulb had gone off in his head. There was definitely pain in his eyes but Jude didn't notice. How could she wrapped in Tommy's embrace?

The whole time they were dancing they're eyes didn't leave the other. Tommy's eyes spoke novels. Finally he opened his mouth "You look beautiful tonight." he said. Jude smiled in return "What? This old thing? You clean up pretty good yourself Quincy." Jude was wearing a long, tan-colored dress, matching earrings and shoes and of course the necklace Tommy had given her. Half of her hair was in a pony tail and the rest just hung down her flawless shoulders.

As the music played everyone's eyes were on them. The young girls were all envious of Jude but in return Jude was envious of them. They didn't have to deal with the press. They didn't have to choose between Shay and Tommy. How does one do that? Tommy pulled Jude even closer. He smelled her perfume savoring the moment forever. He even sang the words of the song in her ear. Jude's legs felt wobbly. She couldn't help if Tommy made her feel that way.

When the music stopped Tommy thanked Jude, kissed her cheek lightly and just walked away back to Nicky. Jude stood there more confused than ever. She couldn't ask him about Nicky. She didn't want to look like she was jealous.

Shay: "Hey Jude we need to talk. Can you come with me?"

Jude quickly snapped her head back to reality and followed Shay to a back room. Tommy saw this and a shadow appeared on his face.

Jude: "What's going on Shay?"

Shay: "I think we both know what's going on. I can't believe I didn't see this sooner." he rubbed his palm against his forehead.

Jude confused "What are you talking about?"

Shay: "You and Tommy. I know you said over and over again that you guys have nothing going on but you never look at me the way you look at him. And that song. I'm not blind Jude."

Jude just stood there listening to Shay pour his heart out. He continued "As I watched you guys dance right now it all became so clear to me. I know you love me Jude but you're IN love with him. And he is so in love with you it's not even funny."

Jude: "No Shay your wrong. I…."

Shay interrupted before she could finish "I don't want you to be with me out of pity. I want you to be happy even if it's not with me. Jude I know Tommy makes you happy. Things have changed between us. I think we need to go our separate ways."

Jude: "What? No Shay. We can work this out."

Shay: "No Jude we can't. I don't think I could ever love you as much as Quincy does. Not when your heart belongs to someone else."

Jude: "Are you breaking up with me?" tears filled the corners of her eyes.

Shay put his hands around her "I will never forget what you did for me. I will always love you. You will always be my first Shorty. But it's for the better. You will always be my best friend no matter what. If one day you decide you need to talk you know my number. I will always be here for you, Shorty."

Jude: "No. Shay." she barely said.

Shay: "There's something else."

Jude freeing herself from his arms now faced him "What? Is there someone else?" she said scared of what she was about to find out.

Shay: "No, of course not. But after my album is released…………….. I am leaving."

Jude: "What? You Can't."

Shay: "I can't stay here. There are too many things reminding me of Darius. Of you. Please try to understand." he said closing his eyes as painful memories attacked his mind.

Jude: "Is this what you really want?" she asked through sobs

Shay: "What I really want is for you to be truly happy and I saw the look on your face when Quincy was holding you. I know he is the one to make you just that. Happy. I am letting you go Shorty. Nothing can come between a love so strong. Not even S to the H to the A to the Y." he said trying to lighten up the mood. Jude didn't think it was funny.

Shay kissed her one last time and walked out. He left the party. Jude walked out of the little room ten minutes later after she was finally able to stop her crying. She just headed for the door, eyes puffy, make-up running. Tommy didn't even see Jude leave. By this time he was busy signing autographs.

"I am letting you go Shorty." The words rang in her head a billion times over again as she made her way home alone.

The next couple of days were strange. Tommy was too busy promoting his album to even show up in the studio. It went triple platinum and sold over 300,000 copies in the first week alone. His fans had waited for this for almost 5 years. Shay did most of his writing at home and only came to the studio to record. He was almost done with the CD. Way ahead of schedule. Jude tried working on her album and writing some things down but she was just too distracted. Having Tommy and Shay in the same building day in and day out. It wasn't fun for any of them. Nicky was never mentioned.

Sunday came and Jude's phone ran. She picked up and answered

Stuart: "Hey sweetheart. Do you have plans tonight?"

Jude: "Hey Dad. Nothing yet. Why?"

Stuart: "I was wondering if you wanted to join me and Ivette for dinner tonight."

Jude: "Oh, hm sure Dad."

Stuart: "Great we'll pick you up in 10 minutes. Hey Jude I hope you don't mind if I invited someone else."

Jude: "Uh no, who?"

Stuart: "It's a surprise."

Jude rolled her eyes at this statement. She learned from past experiences that surprises were bad. But she decided to get up off her butt anyways and get dressed. She put on some light blue jeans and a black top. Matching she wore black flip-flops and of course the necklace Tommy had given her. She didn't take it off since the night she received it.

20 minutes later she heard a car honking. Jude ran out to her Dad's Escalade and opened the door to the back to see non other than Tommy already sitting there. He gave her a smile and moved over. She hopped in next to him.

Jude: "Hey guys. Quincy what are you doing here?"

Tommy: "I was invited Harrison." he replied still smiling at her.

Stuart: "Ivette and I decided that it would be good if you had someone closer to you age with us, so we old folks don't bore you to death."

Jude: "Oh don't worry about that Dad. Tommy already does that on his own. He is ancient." she and Ivette giggled as Tommy smirked.

Tommy: "Ancient? Oh no you didn't just call me old? Your not that much younger anymore."

They all laughed together. It was a good feeling. Jude thought how funny it was that the reason they haven't been able to be together was because he had been too old for her yet now that didn't matter. They were able to joke about it. Ivette and Jude have been getting alone too. Jude decided that if her mom didn't blame them than she didn't have a right to. So she gave Ivette a chance and it turns out she isn't half as bad.

They finally arrived in a little, Italian restaurant and were seated. Tommy and Jude sat across from each other.

Tommy: "I feel like part of the family." he blurted out.

Jude looked at him knowing he didn't have family dinners when he was a kid.

Stuart: "Well you practically are, son."

"He just called him SON? What is my dad trying to do?" Jude screamed in her head. She was a little embarrassed, thinking it wasn't a coincidence that only she and Tommy had been invited to this dinner.

Tommy smiled as he saw Jude blush a little. He liked it when she was uncomfortable; it made him feel a bit more relaxed.

Tommy: "Who knows maybe someday I will be a part of the family. I mean Mr. Harrison you have raised two beautiful daughters. How can a guy resist?" he said adding fire to the fuel. Jude's cheeks were burning up. She turned the color of her napkin. Bright red. Tommy laughed noticing this.

Stuart: "Let's toast to that." and they all raised they're glasses that were brought to them only a minute before. Jude was hesitant and the last one to raise hers.

The rest of the dinner went pretty good Jude thought. Shay didn't come up in the conversation at all. Stuart did say he preferred it if Tommy asked Sadie out rather than Jude since they were closer in age. Tommy just laughed it off. Jude pretended she didn't hear. Nicky crept up in the back of her mind. They talked about music and Tommy's new album. They mentioned something about politics and sports. Jude wasn't really involved in any of the actual conversations she only responded when asked and only with an "Yeah", or a simple "No". How was a girl suppose to concentrate when the guy her heart belonged to was having dinner with her Dad who was trying to hook him up with her sister, who's become best friends with the man of Jude's dreams? Jude could barely follow her own trail of thoughts.

Before she knew it they were dropping her off at home.

Stuart: "I had a great time pumpkin. I love you."

Ivette: "Bye Jude."

Jude: "Bye Ivette. Dad I really wish you would stop calling me that." Tommy smiled at that remark.

Tommy: "Hey Jude. How about I pick you up from school tomorrow?"

Jude: "Ok sure. You know where to wait."

Tommy: "Ok. Bye pumpkin." Jude's cheeks turned red as Tommy's smile widened from one ear to the other. But Jude remembered something……..

Jude: "Bye Tommy bear." and she blew him a kiss before closing the door remembering that's what Sadie had called him once Kwest had told her.

Tommy: "I am going to kill Kwest." Ivette and Stuart just laughed. They both knew that Sadie and Tommy were never going to happen.

The next day after school Jude finally walked out at 2:37 PM. She walked down the steps looking at Tommy who was leaning against his Viper surrounded by at least 25 girls and signing autographs.

Jude: "Hey Quincy. Will you be done anytime soon?"

Tommy: "Hi Jude. Uh yeah. Let's go" with this he signed his last autograph and opened the door to the driver's side. The girls looked disappointed as they drove away.

Tommy: "So how was school?"

Jude: "The three B's. Busy. Boring. Beautiful." she said with a smile on her face.

Tommy: "Care to elaborate? It's been a while since I was in school." he said with his eyes on the road.

Jude: "Busy because I have finals and graduation coming up and these preparations are torture. Boring for obvious reasons. Beautiful….." she stopped

Tommy shot her a curious look "Beautiful because……..?"

Jude: "Never mind." trying to change the subject.

Tommy: "Oh no you don't Harrison. You know never to start anything with me and not finish it. Now tell me!"

Jude: "All right. Sadie will tell you anyways as soon as I tell her. You have to promise to keep your comments to yourself."

Tommy: "Jude? Ok. Ok I promise."

Jude: "The most gorgeous guy has asked me to prom."

Tommy: "What?" he almost drove through a red light. "You can't be serious. When is your prom? Wait a minute, what about Shay? Did you say yes?"

Jude: "Where have you been Quincy? Sadie didn't tell you? Shay and I broke up. It's this Saturday, which reminds me I still have to find a dress and did you miss the part where I said the most gorgeous guy? Of course I said yes."

Tommy: "What? When? Why?" he asked shocked to hear that Shay and Jude had broken up and he had no idea.

Jude: "Are those the three W's?" she asked sarcastically. She rather joke about it than talk. It brought too many painful memories back. Besides, she couldn't tell Tommy that Shay broke up with her cuz he said that she was in love with Tommy. How would that make her look? Tommy's ego was already big enough as it is.

Tommy: "Jude answer the question." he pressured.

Jude: "Which one? Fine. When? At your release party. Why? He said that we grew apart. Which is true. We both knew it was coming. I guess you were too busy to notice." she said wanting to cry but trying to keep her tears hidden.

Tommy knew what she was referring to and decided to ignore it: "So that's why you left without a word. I was looking for you. I'm sorry Jude. I know you loved him. You're taking it like an adult." he glanced at her knowing she was covering her hurt with sarcasm.

Jude: "Well I am an adult now. Thought I'd give it a try." she joked trying to cover her pain harder.

Tommy: "You don't have to pretend with me. I know it hurts. So what's the kid's name?" "Why did he always make everything sound so simple? How would he know when I'm hurting or pretending for that matter?" She thought.

Jude: "His name is Nathan." she grinned as she said that. Thankfully Tommy didn't notice.

Tommy: "So he's a senior too? How old is this kid?"

Jude: "Well he is really not a senior. Not really a kid. He's a junior."

Tommy: "He's younger than you?" he broke out in laughter thinking he had nothing to worry about. Jude would see how immature guys her age are these days. Especially younger guys.

Jude wanting to get back at him simply adds: "Not really younger than me. He's a junior…………..in college." she said hesitant.

Tommy: "What?" he screamed his laughter came to a screeching halt.

Jude: "Yeah, he's the principle's son. I met him a couple of months back when I would get passes to leave early so I could record. He's really good-looking and nice."

Tommy: "You can't be serious. I mean Jude how old is he?"

Jude: "He's only 21."

Tommy: "No way. You're only-" before he could finish what he was going to say Jude interrupted knowing that this conversation was going nowhere.

Jude: "I'm only what? Tommy I am not a little girl anymore. I'm 18. You said so yourself. I can take care of myself." she saw him opening his mouth again and stopped him before he could say another word "Just drop it Quincy." she rolled her eyes.

"I can't believe she didn't tell me sooner about the break up. She seemed Ok all this time. This is just her way of moving on. Why can't she move on with me? I was so caught up in my own world that I didn't even notice she was hurting all this time. I have to be there for her no matter what. Hey wait a minute. I need to find out more about this Nathan guy. I mean who the hell does he think he is asking Jude out?" Tommy's mind was racing as he drove to G Major in silence, speeding.

10 minutes later they arrived at G Major. Tommy's phone rings.

Tommy: "Hello?"

Sadie: "Hey friend. You got a minute?"

Tommy: "Uh sure, hold on a sec." he turns to Jude who stopped waiting for him. "Jude you can go on to Studio A, I have to take this."

Jude: "Ok but don't take to long. I have to leave early tonight. Dress shopping and all."

As Jude walked away Tommy put his phone back to his ear.

Tommy: "So Sadie, is there a special reason why you're calling?"

Sadie: "Well actually yes there is. What are you doing Saturday night?"

Tommy: "I'm not sure yet. I think I might be chaperoning." he said thinking about Jude's date that night.

Sadie: "What?"

Tommy: "Uh never mind. What do you need?"

Sadie: "Well I hate to ask but I really need a favor. There is this concert that night and there's going to be this guy there, at least I hope he is, and I need you to go with me kind of like my date but more as my security blanket."

Tommy: "I thought we were over this. Sadie I don't have romantic feelings for you. I thought we were getting along pretty good as friends. Why do you need me there anyways?"

Sadie: "Hold on there Mr. I-am-all-that-and-every-girl-wants-me. Did you miss the part where I said that there's this guy suppose to be there? I need you there cuz a girl shouldn't be going to these things by herself. You're my only option. Besides, I wouldn't dare go for you. You're in a jam already."

Tommy: "Oh sorry. I just thought. Never mind. I'll do it if you do something for me in return. And what do you mean I am in a jam already?"

Sadie: "Anything. Shoot."

Tommy: "Jude's prom night is this Saturday and she has a date. I need you to find out more about him. And again, what do you mean I am in a jam already?"

Sadie: "Wow Jude has a date? Awesome."

Tommy: "Sadie?"

Sadie: "Ok well not awesome for you but how do you expect me to find out anything about him?"

Tommy: "You told me you guys were getting along. Well Jude needs a dress so use that opportunity."

Sadie: "You want me to take her shopping and than squeeze her for information?"

Tommy: "Something like that, if you want a date for Saturday."

Sadie: "Ok. Done. I'll call you tomorrow and tell you how it went."

Tommy: "No you call me tonight. Now tell me what you meant?"

Sadie: "Ok Quincy. Hope you know what you're doing. I said I wouldn't go for you, one because of Jude obviously. Two, like I said there is someone else. And three you went to your release party with your ex-wife. People are talking."

Tommy: "Talking? What about?"

Sadie: "Are you seriously asking me this? You and Nicky. There are rumors of a reunion."

Tommy: "Well that's all they are, Sadie. Rumors."

Sadie: "If you say so Quincy. I have to go. But I'll tell you right now, if you hurt my sister I will personally torture you."

Tommy smiled at her last comment and said his goodbyes. Then put his phone away and walked over to Studio A where Jude was picking up her phone. He just stood there in the booth not being able to hear who Jude was talking to or what about. She finally hung up and walked over to Tommy.

Jude: "Everything Ok?"

Tommy: "Yeah. Why do you ask?"

Jude: "The phone call. It sounded important."

Tommy: "Oh that. It was." "You have no idea how important" he thought then continued "Who was that you were just talking to?"

Jude: "Oh Sadie. She just called and wanted to know if I wanted to go shopping today. Leave it to Sadie for perfect timing. Who better than her to help me pick out a dress?"
Tommy: "So you're going with Sadie?"

Jude: "Yeah. Why the sudden interest Quincy? Would you like to go dress shopping? I think pink would go really good with your complexion." she joked. Tommy replying with a fake laugh…..

Tommy: "Very funny pumpkin. Now let's get to work."

Three hours later Sadie picked up Jude from the studio. She shot Tommy a look and together they left on they're shopping spree to the mall.

Sadie: "So do you have a date for prom?" as they looked around a pile of dresses. Sadie acted like she didn't know about her date.

Jude poking her head out of a stack "Uh yeah. He's a little older. Actually he's the principle's son."

Sadie dropped the dress she had picked out and started her investigation "Oh really? Does Tommy know?"

Jude: "Tommy? What does he have to do with any of this?"

Sadie: "Nothing. I just don't think he would approve of you dating someone older."

Jude: "Yeah, but who cares? I mean he's older and he didn't mind singing to me in front of everyone. He's not my boyfriend or anything anyways. Why are you so nosy all of a sudden? I thought you and Tommy were getting closer."

"Please say your not." Jude thought…

Sadie: "Tommy and me? Oh no. I am so over him. I got my eyes on somebody else. Tommy is going to a concert with me on Saturday night. I'm hoping to see him there."

Jude: "Wait. What? See who there?" she was confused.

Sadie: "You really need to pay attention more often. I like someone else. I heard he's going to be at this concert on Saturday so I bought tickets to go."

Jude: "But if you like someone else than why is Tommy going?"

Sadie: "For someone who is having guys following her ever step you sure are behind. Tommy is going kind of as my date to make the other guy jealous."

Jude: "Ok. And that actually works?" she said picking out a black dress.

Sadie: "Totally." she says as she put her arm around Jude's shoulders. "You got a lot to learn but don't you worry……Sister Sadie is here to rescue you."

Jude: "Wow, I feel so much better all ready." she joked "So what do you think of this one?" she asked holding out the black dress.

Sadie: "It's cute. I guess you do have some taste. Go try it on!" Jude rolled her eyes at that remark and walked in one of those fitting rooms to try on the dress. While she is putting it on Sadie is outside the door.

Sadie: "Anyways enough about me. Tell me more about your new guy!"

Jude: "There's nothing really to say. He's really good-looking. I've knowing him for about 6-7 months now. He's 21 and in college."

Sadie: "Wow, college? Nice. He sounds too good to be true. Do you like him?"

Jude: "Of course I do. I wouldn't be going to prom with him if I didn't"

Sadie: "No dummy, I mean do you like him like him? As in more than a friend. Was he your first prom-date choice?"

Jude walks out of the fitting room. The dress fit her perfectly. Her look said it all. This was it.

Sadie: "Wow, you look amazing." astonished at the way Jude filled up the dress in just the right places.

Jude: "Really? Thanks. This is it."

Sadie: "Great. We're done sooner than I expected. So back to what I asked."

Jude walks back inside the fitting room to change "Oh. Well no, he wasn't my first choice. I thought I'd go with Shay but than we broke up so that's out of the question."

Sadie: "Oh I'm sorry I didn't want to bring him up. So this new guy is your second choice?"

Jude: "It's Ok. Actually, no. He's my third choice."

Sadie's eyes popped with interested to know more: "Really? So who was your second?"

Jude was quiet for a minute. When she didn't reply

Sadie: "Judeeeeeeeee?"

Jude: "Tommy." she said embarrassed walking out of the fitting room with the dress under her arm.

Sadie: "TOMMY? Seriously? I think that you should have asked him. Come to think of it why didn't you?"

Jude: "Yeah right. I'll go up to my drop-dead-gorgeous producer and ask him to my High School Prom. The same producer that is getting back with his drop-dead-gorgeous wife. That would be just peachy. Then we get there and the whole night he'll be running from all the high school girls who are just so head-over-heels in love with him. What fun that would be. Besides isn't your concert that same night?"

"Wait till I tell Tommy this. He'll be ecstatic. If Jude only knew that I was here questioning her because Tommy asked me to. I don't think she'd be mad though. I mean any guy who would go through such lengths to get to her must really love her. So what is Jude waiting for?" Sadie thought as Jude was at the register paying for the dress.

An hour later the Harrison girls drive up to they're home. Jude went to her mom to show off her dress while Sadie ran to her bedroom and gave Tommy a call. It's around 10:30 PM.

Tommy: "Sadie? What took you so long?"

Sadie: "Oh we ran into Jude's new love interest. He's a sweetheart. I really like him."

Tommy: "What? So Jude is serious about this guy?" thump.

Sadie giggled. "What was that?"

Tommy: "Ouch. What was what?"

Sadie: "It sounded like something fell."

Tommy: "Yeah. I did. Off my chair. So what about this guy?"

This made Sadie laugh even harder. She could almost see Tommy's face.

Sadie: "Chill I'm just kidding. We didn't run into him. She told me he was her third choice."

Tommy: "Third? Who was first? Wait Shay, of course. So who was second?"

Sadie: "Guys are so blind sometimes. They can't see what's right in front of them. You were Tommy. You were her second choice."

Tommy: "ME? So why didn't she say so?"

Sadie: "Because she doesn't think a mature guy like you would want to spend a Saturday night at a High School Prom. And the fact that she thinks you're back with Nicky didn't help your situation either. Besides she has a date now and you are busy with me. I held up my bargain of the deal now it's your turn Tommy."

Tommy: "Ok Sadie. I guess I'll see Saturday then."

Sadie: "Bye Tommy."

"Jude wanted to go to her prom with ME? She does care about me. Why did I have to make that stupid date with Nicky? And why would she think I wouldn't want to go with her? She knows I would do anything for her. What if she goes out with this guy Nathan and really ends up liking him? I have to do something. I'll decide when I meet him on Saturday. I'll just pretend I'm there picking up Sadie. Great plan Quincy. You're a genius. Genius, yeah right. What kind of genius would take his ex-wife to his release party where he knows Jude would be?" he talked to himself as he lay on his white sheets, all alone wishing nothing more than for Jude to be right there next to him in his arms.

Saturday night quickly approached. It was 6:30 PM. Tommy was downstairs in the living room waiting for Sadie to finish getting ready. Jude was in her bedroom putting on her dress when the door bell rang.

Jude: "Tommy can you get that?" she screamed from upstairs while putting on an earring.

Tommy got up and opened the door. A tall, dark-haired guy was standing at the door holding a carnation in a plastic box and a dozen red roses. He had on a black tux. His hair was up in spikes and his blue eyes radiated. His grin showed off his perfect, white teeth. He looked a lot like Tommy except he was taller and blond. He looked more like a male model.

Nathan: "Hi, I'm Nathan." he said while he stretched out his right arm for a handshake.

Tommy smirked at this gesture but shook his hand regardless. Squeezing Nathan's hand as if giving him a warning. Nathan catching this squeezed Tommy's hand even harder.

Nathan: "Is Jude ready yet?"

Tommy: "No, she is still upstairs." he said in an unfriendly tone. "Who does this guy think he is? Coming in here acting like he owns the place. What does Jude see in him?"

Nathan: "I don't think I got your name."

Tommy: "That's cuz I didn't give you my name. It's Tommy. I'm sure you've heard of me."

Nathan: "Actually I don't think I have. Jude never mentioned she had a brother."

Tommy fumed: "Brother? I'm not her brother. I'm her boy-"

Jude: "Hey Nathan. You look so handsome." she said as she was walking down the stairs.

Nathan and Tommy both faced her before Tommy could finish his sentence. They were both taken aback by her beauty.

"Tommy you idiot. You almost said you were Jude's boyfriend. How could this idiot think I'm Jude's brother?" Tommy thought to himself until he finally saw Jude

Jude's black dress complimented her skin texture. It was a long dress with a cut on the right leg which led all the way up to her thigh. It had a somewhat low cut revealing a little cleavage where Tommy's necklace was hanging. The dress was backless revealing her flawless skin. Her hair was curled and let down. She had a little black purse matching and dark eyeliner. The lipstick she was wearing made her lips look full and rich. She looked like she had escaped from a fairy tale.

"Wow. She looks beautiful. I can't let her go out like that with this punk." Tommy thought.

Jude walked up to Nathan who had a big grin on his face and kissed Jude on her cheek. She in return hugged him and he put the flower around her wrist.

Nathan: "You look amazing. Are you ready to go?"

Jude: "Thanks. Yeah I'm ready. Uh Tommy have a nice night."

Tommy: "Jude you can't seriously be thinking about wearing that dress."

Jude: "What's wrong with the dress?"

Nathan: "I think it looks amazing. Shows off just the right spots."

Tommy: "Yeah well who asked you? It's too revealing." "I'll show you just the right spots when I make your eyes blue. How about you show that off punk?" He thought.

Jude smiling at Tommy: "I appreciate your concern Quincy but I can handle myself." she turned towards the door holding Nathan's hand.

Sadie: "Wait Jude." she said running down the stairs not looking where she was going.

Nathan: "Sadie? Is that you?"

Sadie picked up her head to see who was talking to her. "Nathan? What are you doing here? I thought you were going to the concert tonight? I know you're a huge fan of the band."

Nathan: "Oh no. I only heard about the concert after I asked Jude to prom. It was too late by than to get tickets anyways. But wait. What are you doing here?"

Sadie: "I live here. Jude is my sister. Did you just say you're taking Jude to prom?"

Jude: "Uhm you guys know each other?"

Sadie: "Yeah. Nathan goes to school with me."

Tommy: "Well isn't this a coincidence?"

Sadie: "Uhm Nathan would you excuse Tommy, Jude and me for a minute?"

Nathan: "Sure."

The three of them leave to the kitchen with Sadie dragging both Tommy and Jude.

Jude: "Sadie what are you doing?"

Sadie: "Oh my God. You're going to prom with the guy I like."

Tommy and Jude together: "What?"

Tommy: "You mean to say that this Nathan guy is the guy you like? The one you're going to this concert for?"

Sadie: "Well what's the point in going if he's not going to be there?"

Jude: "Oh Sadie I'm so sorry. If I had known I would have never said yes."

"Unbelievable. This guy has both Jude and Sadie around his finger. He's……... He's like another me." Tommy thought to himself.

Tommy: "I have an idea." it just than dawned on him

Sadie: "What is it?"

Jude: "Oh this should be good." she said crossing her hands across her chest.

Tommy: "It is. Sadie, you ask Nathan to go to the concert with you."

Jude: "Uhm he's my prom date. What am I suppose to do?"

Sadie: "Not one of the brightest ideas you have come up with Tommy."

Tommy: "Let me finish. I will take Jude to prom."

Jude: "WHAT? No Way."

"What is he thinking? Going to my prom with me? He can't be serious." Jude thought

Sadie: "This could actually work out." she now picked up on what Tommy was doing and followed his lead.

Jude: "You can't be serious. Nathan will never go for this."

Tommy: "Why not? You heard him. He said he had already asked you to prom when he found out about the concert."

Sadie: "It's all up to you Jude." giving Jude her puppy face.

Jude: "Fine. I'll do it but just for you. And you QUINCY better not ruin my night."

Sadie jumping around and wrapping her arms around Jude in joy.

Tommy "Great I just killed two birds with one stone. Jude is not going with pretty boy Nathan and I don't have to go out with Sadie + I'll be with Jude all night. Probably chasing guys away the way she looks." He thought satisfied with himself.

The trio walked back in and told Nathan what had happened. Nathan was a little skeptical at first not wanting to let Jude down but after she assured him that it was completely Ok with her he was happy he would be going to the concert. 30 minutes later Jude and Tommy were leaving Tommy's apartment. They had stopped by so Tommy could change into something more suitable.

Finally arriving another 20 minutes later Jude was psyched.

Tommy: "You look happy. Can I assume it's because you're here with me?" he asked as he took her by hand and led her inside.

Jude smirked "You wish Quincy." they laughed together as they walked inside the ball room.

Everything was decorated beautifully. The theme colors were Silver and baby blue. In the middle of the dance floor was a disco ball hanging. Kids were already dancing to the band playing on stage. All the walls were covered with sliver and baby blue curtains. There were round tables around the dance floor. They had baby blue plates and cups and a silver, disposable camera on each. Tommy and Jude looked around the hall when they both saw Jamie and Kat waiving at them. They waved back as they made they're way towards the happy couple.

Tommy: "You know, I never made it to my prom."

Jude turning to face him "Really? Why not?" surprised "Oh now don't tell me you only made it to the parking lot."

Tommy: "Jude. I can't believe you just said that. No, it was because I was on tour. Boyzattack had just hit it big so my prom was just a little sacrifice I made." Jude saw regret in his eyes.

Jude: "Well Quincy you're here with me now so you better have a good time. I don't want to hear you complain about all the teenagers and the stupid things they do. It was your idea to come here with me in the first place."

Tommy just smiled at her. He could see her excitement. It was as if a little 5 year old was about to get some candy. Besides, there was no where he'd rather be than with her.

Tommy: "I promise you Jude this will be the best night of your life."

Jude: "Well you sure got some high latter to climb." giving him a look. He knew she was refereeing to the night of her birthday party.

Tommy: "Do you want something to drink?"

Jude: "Uh not now. Oh boy incoming." she said as she seen about 10 girls approaching them all blushing and looking embarrassed. She knew they were coming for Tommy. Tommy saw what she was talking about but he could handle teenage girls. He had years of practice, after all.

Girl #1: "Hi Jude. Oh my God Tommy Quincy. I just loved your new album. I am your biggest fan." she said hysterically. Jude laughed at the girl's outburst. Tommy made her feel the same way but she never showed it.

Girl #2: "No Tommy I AM your biggest fan. Can I please have your autograph?" soon Jude was pushed away by the crowd of girls. Tommy couldn't even be seen. She walked over to Jamie and Kat.

Jamie was laughing: "It's times like these that you should have thought about bringing a not so famous date." he laughed even harder.

Jude elbowed him: "Not funny."

Kat: "I thought Nathan was your date. What happened?"

Jude: "He went with Sadie to some concert so I got stuck with the babe magnet tonight."

She said rolling her eyes, referring to Tommy.

Jamie: "Babe magnet. That's a good one. Wonder why I didn't think of that."

Kat giving Jude a sympathetic look: "Just in case he can't pry himself away. I'll share my boyfriend with you just for tonight, since its prom."

Jude gave her a light hug and they all laughed watching Tommy in way over his head.

Tommy: "Ladies, Ladies please. I'm here with a very special person and I won't give any autographs right now but if you leave me alone for the rest of the night I PROMISE I will sign a few autographs before the night is over." he told them compassionately. Jude heard him say this. "Did he just say a very special person?" She thought. Kat and Jamie had both heard it too because both of they're faces turned to her waiting for a reaction.

Tommy: "Jude? Jude?" she heard Tommy call.

Jude: "I'm over here Tommy."

Tommy pushed his way out of the crowd and grabbed Jude's hand.

Tommy: "I thought I lost you there for a minute. You up for a dance?"

Jude: "Sure."

Hand in hand they made they're way on the dance floor. Just when they started to dance to the fast beat the DJ came on: "We bout to slow it down a lil bit for all our couples out there who wanna be closer to the person in they're heart."

Jude and Tommy just stood there. Tommy suddenly realizing he was acting like a teenage boy grabbed Jude's waist and pulled her close. She fell into his arms.

Tommy: "I got you. Don't worry." he assured her.

Jude: "I never worry when I'm with you." she said looking into his eyes. She put her hands around his back and they held each other tight.

Tommy whispers in Jude's ear "I am sorry about those girls."

Jude: "It's not your fault." she whispered back.

"I can't believe she is this close to me. She's not with Shay anymore. She's not with that Nathan guy. If she only knew how much I loved her." Tommy thought to himself and pulled Jude even closer almost crushing himself but he didn't care. He had to feel her next to him.

Tommy: "Jude I -" before he could say what he wanted to say Jude put her finger over his lips and brushed over them lightly.

Jude: "I know. I feel it too Tommy."

Tommy couldn't believe his ears. Did she just confess she loved him? That had to be it, right? All eyes were on Jude and Tommy. It's not everyday that two celebrities are dancing this close together at a high school prom. Tommy pushed away just enough to look Jude in the eyes. He moved one of his hands away from her back and placed it under her chin. Jude knew he was leaning in for a kiss and she sure as hell wouldn't stop him. For the first time in her life she didn't care who was around. Didn't care who saw or said something. All she wanted was Tommy and all she would get was Tommy. At least for now.

There was a cough behind them and a light tap on Tommy's shoulder. Jude got up on her toes to see who it was standing behind Tommy.

Jamie: "Mind if I take over?"

Tommy releasing breath "Uh…why not? Jude, I have the next one."

Jude: "Sure thing."

Tommy let go of Jude and Jamie takes over. Tommy goes over to Kat and asks her to dance. She accepts and together they make they're way on the dance floor as well.

Back to Jamie and Jude

Jamie: "You look happy."

Jude smiled "I think I am happy, for a change."

Jamie: "I take it Quincy has something to do with that."

Jude: "Partially. I can't describe this feeling I have when I am with him. He knows me better than I know myself."

Jamie smiled: "That may be true but no one knows you better than me."

Jude: "No one could know me better than you."

Jamie: "Got that right. Jude, I'm happy you're happy. No one deserves it more."

Jude: "Jamie, thank you."

Jamie: "For what?"

Jude: "For everything. You've always been there for me."

Jamie: "And I always will be."

Jude: "I know, ditto. So……what's up with you and Kat? You are getting serious?"

Jamie: "Yeah. I mean I love her. We're thinking about going to college together."

Jude: "Jamie, that's great. Uh look. She's dancing with Tommy."

Jamie: "He's quiet the Lady's man. Too bad his heart belongs to a certain someone."

This made Jude's smile even wider. She was happy. Everything was going her way for the first time.

Tommy and Kat were dancing.

Kat: "Do you love her?"

Tommy: "More than I will ever love any one. It's different with her. She's not like other girls."

Kat: "Yeah, Jude's special. You better not hurt her. She loves you, you know."

Tommy: "I am not sure about that. I think she's still a little confused. She's never said it. How do you know?"

Kat: "It's true what they say. Men are blind. I know Jude, she's happy and I know you're the reason for it. She would do anything for you."

Tommy: "I would anything for her. You know she's really lucky to have friends like you and Jamie. She would do anything for either of you too."

Kat smiled: "Yeah, I know. We've always been the three Musketeers. Seems like we're going to have to change the name to four."

This made Tommy smile.

Kat: "So why did you leave her if you would do anything for her? I know it's none of my business but Jude is like the sister I never had. It broke her heart."

Tommy was quiet for a second thinking of how best to explain his actions.

Tommy: "It is your business because Jude is your business. I left because I loved her. She was innocent and young. I didn't want to be the one to take that innocence from her before she was ready. Had I stayed I would have taken it no questions asked. I could barely keep my hands to myself when she was around. I barely can now. I had to give her room to breath. I'm not going to lie and say I didn't need the space just as much as she did, because I did too. It was the hardest thing I ever did."

Kat didn't respond. She understood. That was enough for both of them.

Kat: "Ok I'm ready to dance with my boyfriend. Let's go switch."

Tommy agreed and they walked over to Jude and Jamie. This time Tommy tipped Jamie's shoulder. They made the switch and Jude was back in Tommy's arms.

Tommy: "Missed me?"

Jude: "You wish Quincy."

They both laughed.

Tommy: "I missed you."

She got lost in his eyes. They were as deep as the blue ocean. If she could she would stayed lost forever.

Tommy tipped his head closer to hers and they're lips locked. It was as if lightning stuck. Deep, passionate, full of feeling, desire, lust, love and carelessness. Jude got up on her toes so she could feel Tommy without any holdbacks. He wrapped both of his arms around her again and pulled her closer yet. Both of they're eyes closed. The lights were dimmed. The romantic music playing. In each others arms. Finally. After two minutes of kissing and consuming the other they let go. Tommy opened his eyes looking down at the beautiful woman in his arms. Hers were still closed. He lightly kissed her forehead. She then opened her eyes. Those dreamy blue eyes stared back at her beneath a fringe of brown hair.

Tommy: "Jude, I love you."

Jude: "Tommy, I think I love you too." Tommy looked at her stony-faced.

Tommy: "Jude do you know what you just said? For the first time. EVER?"

Jude: "Wait we can't do this."

She pushed herself away from Tommy.

Tommy: "What? Why?"

Jude: "Because you're with Nicky. You can't go around and tell people you love them."

Tommy: "Jude, I love Nicky. I always will. She is one of my closest friends. But I'm in love with you. I don't want to be with her. I want to be with you. The only reason she was at the party was because this pact we made years ago. She was always my date for my release parties, we just decided to go on with that tradition. There's nothing going on between us. We both moved on. I don't want anyone but you."

He pulled her closer taking hold of her like there was no tomorrow. Jude smiled because she understood. She was happy that Tommy was happy. The rest of the night was like a fairy tale. Tommy was by Jude's side the whole night. Dancing with her. Holding her hand. Meeting her friends. Even getting along with Jamie. It was as if this was the way things were meant to be. The way they have been since the beginning of time. As the clock neared midnight the party came to an end. Jude and Tommy said goodbye to everyone, signed a couple of autographs and made they're way to the Viper. Tommy's arm around Jude's shoulder. Jude's arm around Tommy's back they walked outside to find it was raining.

Tommy: "So where is the after party?"

Jude: "Actually, I don't want to go to the after party."

Tommy looked at her. She looked like a mess. Her makeup was running from the rain and her hair was becoming frizzy. He couldn't help but smile. She was just too cute for words. The best thing was she didn't even know what she looked like right now.

Tommy: "You don't? So you just want to go home?" he frowned.

Jude: "Stop giving me that look. No I don't want to go home. I just want to be alone with you."

She kissed his cheek not believing this was really happening.

Tommy: "Ok. So do you want to go to my place? No pressure."

Jude smiled. She could see in his face what answer he was hoping for.

Jude: "Yes." she finally relented. "No pressure."

20 minutes later they were alone in this apartment. He sat down on his couch as hail was hitting the terrace windows.

"This is what I've been waiting for. She finally told me she loved me. Look at her. She is so beautiful even when she's a mess. God I just want to grab her and kiss her. Tommy, don't. You know you won't be able to restrain yourself." He thought.

"He is so cute sitting over there waiting for me. I can't believe that Tommy Quincy loves ME. Jude Harrison. A simple, ordinary girl. Wait, I'm not ordinary. Not even close to it anymore. Ughhh I just want to kiss him and never let him go." She fought her two voices inside her head.

2 minutes later, after snapping out of her thoughts, she walked over to where Tommy was relaxing and sat on his lap. She placed her left hand around his neck as she sat sideways on his lap. He put his right hand around her waist and just admired her beauty.

Tommy: "You have no idea how long I've been waiting for this moment."

Jude: "I do. I've been waiting just as long."

This made Tommy smile. She was the only one that understood him. She was the only one for him. He kissed her lips lightly and looked at her intensely.

Jude: "What are you thinking about Quincy?"

Tommy: "I was just wondering when you had to be home."

Jude: "We just came and you're already thinking of ways to get rid of me. Great."

Tommy: "What? You're crazy. I'm thinking of ways to keep you here longer." they both smiled and he drew her in for a long passionate kiss.

Tommy: "Girl I don't even want to let you go."

Jude: "You don't have to. At least not tonight."

Tommy: "What?" he asked surprised.

Jude: "I told my mom I was sleeping at Kats. At least I was supposing to. Kat and I had this sleep over planned for a couple of weeks now but since I'm here I might as well stay. If that's Ok with you Mr. Quincy?" she asked as she smiled mischievously.

Tommy drew her in for another longer kiss.

Tommy: "If that's Ok with me? You'll be lucky if I let you leave tomorrow at all."

Jude giggled still not being able to comprehend that she was here in Tommy's arms.

Tommy: "Jude there's no pressure. Ok. I don't want to you think that-" Jude stopped him with a kiss.

Jude: "I know that Tommy. But I just want to be close to you tonight."

Tommy smiled "Ok. Do you want to change into something more comfortable?"

Jude: "Sure what you got? My dress got wet."

Tommy sat Jude down on the couch and went to his bedroom. He came back carrying black sweats and a white shirt.

Tommy giving Jude the clothes "Here try this on. It might be a little too big but you'll be comfortable."

Jude got up, kissed Tommy and went to the bathroom to change.

A couple of minutes later she got out but Tommy wasn't in the living room. When she went to look for him he was in his bedroom getting ready for bed.

Tommy: "Oh Jude. I didn't hear you walk in. Here, you can have the bed. I'll crash on the couch."

Jude: "No, I'm the guest. You take your own bed and I'll sleep on the couch. Trust me I've slept on worse." they both smiled and Jude walked over to where Tommy was sitting.

Tommy shaking his head not approving "No way."

Jude: "Ok fine but you're not sleeping on the couch. Why don't you just stay here with me?"

Tommy looked at her "How I'm I suppose to sleep next to her? I won't be able to control myself. Don't even think about it Quincy." He thought.

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

Jude: "Why not? I don't bite, snore or scream in my sleep."

Tommy laughed at that comment: "That's good to know, but if I slept here with you I don't know if I would be able to keep my hands all to myself."

Jude was shocked he said that. Tommy had never been this raw emotion showing guy.

Jude: "Don't worry. I'll keep you in check." she said as she climbed under the covers and motioned for Tommy to follow her. He walked over to the light switch and turned it off. It was dark but she could see his shape. He took his shirt off showing his chest and threw his pants over the nearest chair. Then he followed her under the covers, almost naked. How could he resist her? Besides, this is what he'd been waiting for. He wouldn't blow it now when she was finally there next to him. Finally under the covers Jude noticed Tommy was at the edge of the bed, as far from her as possible. Jude moved over to his side of the bed and but her head on his left shoulder. She could feel his bare skin on hers. The warmth. She placed her left hand over his chest and noticed he was breathing faster as his chest was raising and falling quicker.

Jude laughed. Tommy didn't budge.

Jude: "Am I the one making you so nervous?" she asked through laughter.

Tommy didn't say anything he just threw himself up and pressed his lips against Jude's. She threw her hands around his neck and pulled him closer. His chest was on hers. He was on top of her. The chemistry between them was undeniable. After a very long make-out session Tommy pulled away breathing hard. Jude opened her eyes and ran her hands through his thick hair.

Tommy: "Jude I." he said through deep breaths.

Jude: "Don't Tommy. I know. Just hold me Ok. Promise me you'll be here when I wake up holding me. That's all I'm asking."

Tommy brushed her cheek and kissed it lightly. Then he got off of her and pulled her into his warm embrace.

"I want her so bad. She drives me crazy. Tommy you almost crossed the line. You need to control those hands of yours. She's not ready yet. Doesn't matter. I'll wait for her. For as long as she needs. I wish I could hold her like this and never let her go. Wait a minute. Has she been with Shay?" Tommy thought with her wrapped in his arms like a little baby. The thought of Jude really being with Shay bothered him. He had to know for sure.

Tommy: "Jude, can I ask you something?"

Jude: "Ok."

Tommy: "Jude, I'm sorry to ask this but I just have to know. Have you and Shay been together?"

Jude: "Well yeah, you know that."

Tommy: "What? How am I supposed to know that?"

Jude: "Wait a minute. Are you asking if we ever……?"

Tommy: "Yeah. What else?"

Jude: "Oh my God. NO. Shay and I never-"

Tommy: "Oh God. You had me worried there for a minute."

Jude: "Why would you think that?"

Tommy: "Because Kwest got to me. He made this stupid comment about Shay being experienced and since you were with him…….I-"

Jude interrupted him: "Kwest and you talk about my sex life?"

Tommy: "NO. No. We just. Hold on. You have a sex life?"

Jude: "NO. I don't but. God Tommy you're confusing me. No Shay and I never did anything. I am still-"

Tommy: "Good." he had never been more relieved about anything in his entire life.

"I can't believe he would think I slept with Shay. Why does it bother him so much? Well duh….it bothers me knowing he's been with other girls. Oh he smells so good. I can't believe I'm here in his bed. He's half naked holding me. Jude you almost went too far. Did I want to go that far? Ugh I just can't think when he's around. How am I supposed to now, when he's only in his boxers? It's like a gazillion times worse." Jude's thoughts were rambling on.

Holding each other they fell asleep around 2:30 AM. Jude's phone rang around 3:15 but neither Tommy nor Jude heard it. They were too deep in dreams to think about anything except the other. It was Sadie. She left a voice mail. "Jude please pick up. Please." she was crying. "Jude I need you to come and pick me up." her sobs were getting worse. She sounded hysterical. "Please Jude call me. I need you right now." Sadie let out a horrible scream and the line went dead.