Chapter 10

Saying it was tough for Jude and Tommy to get through their classes on Friday was an understatement. They both did the best they could to concentrate in their classes and not focus on the other and the plans they had for that night.

Tommy knocked on Jude's door at 7 that night. Jude took one last look in the mirror before she answered the door. She was wearing a pair of light, very fitted, jeans and pointy black shoes with a slight heel. Her top was black and long-sleeved. It had a wide boat neck that fell just off of her shoulders and the top was long, falling a few inches below her waistline. Her hair was down and naturally wavy, just as she wore it when they first met at the frat party. Satisfied with her look, Jude opened the door.

Tommy was standing with his hands behind his back. Jude smiled at him and took a minute to take in his appearance, as he did the same to her. He was wearing a pair of faded black jeans with nice black dress shoes. He had on a white button down shirt and his worn leather jacket.

"Jude, you look amazing."

"You don't look to bad yourself." She grabbed her jacket and purse and locked up her door. When she turned to face him again he held in his hand a single red rose. Jude smiled widely as she accepted the flower. Tommy watched her as she brought the rose to her nose. If it were possible, her smile widened as the fragrance registered. Jude placed a hand on Tommy's chest and leaned in to kiss him. "Thank you," she said just before their lips met.

The couple walked hand in hand outside to the parking lot near the dorm. Tommy led Jude to a blue Viper.

"This is your car?" Jude asked, slightly surprised.

"Yeah, it was a graduation gift from my parents. I know it's a little flashy for a college student but it turns like its on rails and it's just so…pretty." Tommy said his face lighting up as he talked about his car. Tommy opened the passenger door for Jude and then got into the driver's seat.

They drove into the city which was about a 20 minute drive from campus. They arrived at an upscale yet quaint Italian restaurant. The hostess seated them at a small table in the corner. The atmosphere was extremely romantic. The room was only lit by candles on the tables and along the walls.

After ordering their food they went through periods of comfortable silence and enjoyable conversation. Tommy held Jude's hand across the table for nearly the entire meal. They were both so happy to finally be with each other, that few words were needed to convey their feelings. They had an entire conversation with their eyes, which expressed total openness towards each other and the new relationship.

After dinner they walked around the city. It was cold, but the lack of wind and the presence of the other made it a perfect night.

As they drove back to campus, Jude still held onto Tommy's hand which was placed on her knee. When they arrived back at the dorm, Jude realized that they had barely lost physical contact throughout the night, and the few times they had broken out of necessity, they both had felt a sense of loss. They were each other's drug and both were quickly becoming addicted.

Jude opened her door to an empty room. Gently placing her hand back within Tommy's, Jude tugged him behind her as they both entered the room. Tommy sat on Jude's bed as she placed her purse on her dresser and put her coat on the hook. Jude walked back towards Tommy and stood between Tommy's legs as she leaned in to kiss him. Their lips met and quickly opened up to allow access for the other. Tommy leaned back on the bed pulling Jude down with him, their lips never parting.