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Chapter 9

The time now was 1:48...1:49. Jude layed in her bed, watching the clock. Her thoughts were everywhere...well...they were on Tommy: Was he still outside? Was he cold? Was he really truly sorry? Was he going to be sick? She wasn't sure of any of them. Hearing her stomach gurgle, Jude got out of bed, put on her black robe, and walked downstairs into the kitchen. She got some bread and a glass of milk and went to go to her room. As she did this, she had to pass the front door. Jude sighed. After setting down her food, she walked over to the door, and opened it. Her heart sank at what she saw. Tommy was laying there, the cold air and rain sweeping around him. He was curled into a ball, trying to stay warm. His complexion was pale, his mouth, open and shivering. She couldn't do this to him. No matter how much he had hurt her, she still cared for him. Jude walked over to Tommy. "Tommy, Tommy wake up." Tommy sleepily opened his eyes. "JudE?" Jude looked down at him, tears in her eyes from the sight. "Yeah, come on. Let's get you inside." Tommy shook his head and stood up.

Tommy sat on the couch, a towel around him, and hott chocolate in his hand. Jude walked in from the kitchen, also carrying a mug. "Uh...I guess you're staying here tonight...I'll try to find you some clothes." She set her cup down, and walked up stairs. She came back with a white t-shirt and some black sweatpants. "Thank you." Tommy took the clothes and got dressed. When he came back to the living room, Jude was on the couch, asleep. He smiled. This is what he was supposed to do, for 2 years. Take care of Jude. He walked over, placed a blanket over her shivering body, knelt down beside her, and just stared at her. He examined her. Jude's hair was in bun, tied with a red band. She was wearing her star pj's that Tommy had given her for her 17th birthday. It was a gag gift but she ended up loving it. He smiled when he saw her wearing it. There were black rings under her eyes, because she hadn't slept. A pice of her hair slowly made it's way infront of her face, so Tommy gently brushed it off, sure not to wake Jude.

After ten minutes, Tommy finally decided to go to sleep though he didn't want to leave Jude. He stood up, kissed the top of her head, grabbed another blanket, and sat on chair next to the couch. It only took him a few seconds to fall asleep.

Jude woke up to the smell of bacon. She sat up and walked into the kitchen. Tommy's back was facing her but he knew she was there. "Katie left and hour ago. I thought you might like something for breakfast. Oh, and your boss called. Said you got the day off because Sharleen showed up...or something like that." Tommy turned around and looked at Jude. her face showed confusion, but her hair showed something else. "I see you slept well." Jude smiled and tried to pat down her hair. "Girl, it looks fine. Don't worry about it. Here," he held up two plates, "Come eat." Jude walked over to the table, as did Tommy. "Eggs, bacon, toast...I didn't know you could cook Quincy." He smiled. "I'm a man of many talents." Jude laughed at him and began eating. They ate in silence, but once Tommy was washing dishes, Jude spoke.

"Why are you doing this Tommy? Why are you still here?" Tommy turned the water off and sighed. "I told you why I'm here Jude. I need to talk to you...we need to talk!" Jude sighed in defeat and walked into the living room. Patting the cushion next to her, she said one simple word, "Talk."

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