Chapter 27 - Together Again

Tommy didn't blink, still in complete shock. He was doubting his own eyes. Jude watched his reaction. She wanted to ran over to him and throw her arms around his neck but she knew he needed time to adjust to her actually being there. She smiled at him completely petrified. How would he react to seeing her?

Jude: "Tommy?" she asked barely audible.

Tommy: "Jude? How?" he said and finally blinked. His heart picked up speed. He suddenly felt the chill in the air and noticed that his apartment was clean and all the windows were open. He knew Jude was the cause of this change. How long had she been there? Why hadn't she woken him up? Was she even real?

He slowly looked back at her and stepped closer until he was in front of her. Only inches apart. He softly traced his fingers down her face and than down her jaw line. Jude felt her knees go weak by his touch. It was like the first time he had every touched her. His eyes filled with tears of disbelieve.

Tommy: "Is it really you? Are you really here?" he asked not taking his eyes off her. He kept his hand on her face, cupping her head in his hand to make sure he wasn't just imagining this. Jude felt tears form in her eyes. She saw the pain on his face.

Jude: "It's really me, Tommy." she whispered as she traced her fingers across his handsome face. Tommy trembled when she touched him. She was real. He closed his eyes savoring her skin on his as if any second she'd be ripped away from him all over again. He sat her forehead against his own and held her head in his hands. Finally opening his eyes tears just started to flow freely down his cheeks. Jude had never seen him this emotional. She threw her hands around his neck and cried with him. He pulled her to him, his arms tight around her waist.

They held each other for what seemed eternity. Tommy slowly slid down her body and on his knees not being able to stand any longer in her presence. He hugged her legs and still held on tight to the only one he loved. Jude ran her hands through his hair. She was scared but she knew he'd be alright. She'd never let anything happened to him. She was just as weak as he was. She tried helping him up but he couldn't and wouldn't be helped. Instead he just held on to her until she finally fell down in front of him. She cupped his face in her hands this time. He closed his eyes savoring the moment forever. How he had longed to have her with him just one more time and here she was now. Jude looked at him not believing the pain and joy she saw in him. This man that had been her rock for so many years was here crumbling before her eyes. This man who she held in high regards and who she thought would never show this emotion was here crying for her. How could she so little and fragile make this rock fall to pieces the way she had?

Jude: "I love you." she whispered. He opened his eyes looking at her for one blink of a second before he finally pressed his lips against hers with all force. Jude dropped her hands off his face and threw them around his neck in an instant. They held on to each other never once breaking the intense kiss. After passionate moments of kissing and hugging Tommy pulled away. He looked at her tears streaming down his face and wiped them away. He felt the salty water on his lips and wiped his lips.

Tommy: "Jude, is it really you?" he asked not blinking. Afraid that if he blinked, if only for a second, she'd be gone. Jude nodded and wiped his tears away.

Tommy: "How?" was all he managed to voice.

Jude got up and pulled him up after her. She took his hand in hers and he followed her to the couch. She sat down and motioned for him to sit next to her. He did as instructed never taking his eyes off her. Grabbing her hand in his he gave her a look that said "You have some explaining to do." Jude sighed. She knew this was coming but he deserved an explanation.

Jude: "Don't say anything just listen." Tommy looked at her, afraid to hear what was coming. She continued "I left to the States because I wanted to disappear. I didn't plan on coming back for a long time. Instead I got into an accident and they said I was dead. Before the explosion, I was thrown out of the car and into the water. I let everyone believe I was really dead. I found some hotel and stayed there for a couple of days. Jordan really helped me out." Tommy let go of her hand.

Tommy: "Who is Jordan?" he asked rage filling his voice.

Jude: "He was the hotel owner. He sold and came with me back here." Before Jude could go on Tommy jumped to his feet. Fright overcame him. Who was Jordan to Jude now? Jude saw why he moved away from her and went after him. She grabbed his hand and forced him to look at her.

Jude: "You have nothing to worry about. I only love you." she said and raised her lips to his. Slowly he began to kiss her back. He wanted to fight it but there was no force in the universe that could make him fight Jude. The kiss intensified as soon as it began. They're hands wondering over yet undiscovered places.

Tommy: "I love you, Jude. So much. I was so scared." he said breaking the kiss and looking at her. She gave him a kiss on the cheek.

Jude: "I know I was selfish but I just couldn't stay here anymore. I was suffocating. Everything that's happened. I couldn't handle it. I thought I could run away but I couldn't. I couldn't stay away from you. My heart was breaking every second I thought of you and there was not one moment that I didn't think of you. I want to be with you, if you'll still have me."

Tommy: "Still have you? I was lost without you. I drank myself to sleep. I cried throughout the day. I even talked to you as if you were really listening. A part of me died when they told me you were gone. Nothing mattered anymore." the tears finally left Jude's eyes. He kissed her forehead lightly and brushed her hair away from her face. Then he continued: "I know we've both made a lot of mistakes. Me more than anyone. I caused the death of our unborn child." Jude brushed her fingers over his lips.

Jude: "Don't say that. I was wrong to say it. I never meant it, I was just mad. I saw those pictures of you and Chris and it hurt so much. We're together now, nothing else matters."

Tommy let go of her and pulled out a chain from underneath his shirt. Jude saw what was dangling on his chest and around his neck. It was her engagement ring. "You were always with me, see?" he asked then took it off his neck and placed it on her finger again. "Will you have me?" he asked. Jude's eyes filled with tears of joy. She nodded not taking her eyes off the ring. She then threw her arms around him once more as he twirled her around the apartment. Both were finally happy and together again. He picked her up of the floor and carried her to the bedroom.

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I know the updates have been getting shorter but that only because I have 32 lbs of homework waiting for me. Ugh to top it all of I have midterms next week. After that I am promising longer posts. Until than you all can read my other ff.

Anyways, I just wanted to say thanks again. I don't say it enough.

Minela