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Disclaimer: I do not own Instant Star, but I do own the song Runaway.

Chapter 2: Hate is a Strong Word

Jude was finally allowed to come back to G-Major. She drove there with Speed in her new mustang and it felt so good to go through those doors again. She smiled as people welcomed her back. Speed went to the studio to talk to Kwest and Jude kissed him on the cheek. Jude went straight to Darius's office. She opened the door and Darius looked up from his newspaper and smiled as Jude sat down on the chair.

Darius: Welcome back, Jude.

Jude: Thanks, listen I was wondering if you could do me a huge favor. It would mean a lot to me.

Darius: Sure, anything, what do you want?

Jude: I want a new producer.

Darius: Oh, well that's not possible.

Jude: What, but why? You just said you'll do anything for me.

Darius: I'm sorry Jude, but I can't change your producer in the middle of your recording. Why don't you want to work with Tommy anyway?

Jude: It's on a personal level. Are you sure there's no way?

Darius: I'm sorry, but I can't. You'll have to wait until the end of this album.

Jude: Great. (she said sarcastically and rolled her eyes) Thanks anyway.

She was about to walk out when she heard Darius say one last thing.

Darius: Hey Jude.

Jude: (she turned around to face him) Yea?

Darius: Whatever Tommy did, give him a break. He might make some mistakes, but you know he's really a good person deep inside.

Jude: Okay.

Jude walked out. 'Give him a break? Yea right!' Jude thought walking to go find Spiederman. She saw him playing his guitar as Kwest was nodding his head. She smiled lightly and went in. Kwest looked up and Spiederman turned around to see Jude clapping.

Jude: Nice. What do you call that? Revenge of the Music Impaired? (she laughed)

Spiederman: Actually I call it your new single. (he put his guitar against the sound board and stood up)

Jude: Gasp Oh, now you're in for it.

Jude ran to him but then Speed bent down and threw her over his back. Jude screamed with surprise and Speed spinned her around. Jude started to punch his back playfully and Kwest just laughed in amusement. Speed dropped Jude into a bridal position in his arms and they started kissing. Tommy walked in and saw this. He suddenly became jealous.

Tommy: Hey! This is a studio, not a make-out place.

Speed and Jude broke away and looked at Tommy with embarrassed smiles. Speed put Jude down and tickled her a little. She giggled and punched his arm teasingly.

Tommy: Jude, please. We need to work on that song. I think Spiederman needs to leave.

Jude: No he doesn't. (she said angrily)

Speed: No, that's okay. I need to meet the guys anyway. We're going bowling later.

Jude: Are you sure?

Speed: Yea, I'll call you later okay.

Jude: Okay, I'll walk you out.

Jude passed Tommy and pushed him out of her way not saying a word. But she looked at him with eyes that burned holes in his heart. Kwest notice that anger in Jude.

Kwest: If looks could kill. What's up with you and Jude?

Tommy: Let's just say she still hasn't forgiven me.

Kwest: Ah, you mean the kiss. Man, I told you that was a mistake.

Tommy: Yea, well, now I'm regretting it. But it just felt so right when she was with me. (he sat down in the chair next to Kwest)

Kwest: Of course you did. You got locked in a closet together and you were in there for at least an hour.

Tommy: Maybe you're right.

Jude walked back in and Tommy just stared at her. She looked away from him and took out her notebook.

Kwest: I'm going to go to the bathroom. Be right back.

Tommy: So when is that new producer coming in.

Jude shot him a stare.

Jude: He's not. Darius said it was too late to change producers. I'll have to wait until next year to get rid of you.

Tommy: I'm sorry I walked out yesterday.

Jude: You know Tommy, your sorries are started to wear out. Here, I'm finally done my song.

Tommy read it and nodded.

Tommy: It's…good.

Jude: Right, so when are we going to record it.

Tommy: I need to hear it first.

Jude rolled her eyes and looked around the room for her guitar. She found it laying against the soundboard where Spiederman left it and grabbed it. She started playing.

There are bruises on my heart

Everything seems to be falling apart

I can't talk 'cause my mouth is dry

All I really wanna do is cry

But I won't

No I can't

I just want to runaway

Just go

No excuse

Will we ever be okay?

Just let me runaway

Why did you have to lie to me?

With these open eyes, I couldn't see

There's a blackhole I've fallen into

Still can't seem to get over you

There's emptiness in my sight

All I want to do is cry

But I won't

No I can't

I just want to runaway

Just go

No excuse

Will we ever be okay?

Just let me runaway

I want you to go away

I want you to stay

I want you to cry

I want you by my side

Get out of my mind

I need to forget about you

But I won't

No I can't

I just want to runaway

Just go

No excuse

Will we ever be okay?

Just let me runaway

She finished with tears in her eyes. Tommy sat there stunned. She sang that with such emotion and power. He didn't know what to say. Jude tried to hold back the tears and she got up.

Jude: Excuse me for a minute.

She ran out the studio. Tommy was going to run after her but he was glued to the seat. Jude ran into the bathroom and looked at herself in the mirror. She felt ashamed at herself wanting to cry over a jerk like Tommy. She didn't do anything wrong, so why did she feel so guilty?

Jude: Why do I want to cry over Tom Quincy?

Porshia: Because you loved him.

Jude looked up and saw Porshia coming out of a stall.

Porshia: You're crying over him because you loved him and he made a mistake.

Jude: Porshia, I can't cry over him. He's…he's…ugh! I can't even think of a word that describes him.

Porshia: Jude, calm down. Listen, Tommy made a mistake, he always does. But, sometimes, it's not his fault. Sometimes, he lets his emotions get the best of him and things just happen. Just give him a break.

Jude: Give him a break? That's all I hear from everyone, I'm tired of it. He hurt not only me but my sister, and she still wakes up in the middle of the night crying for him. Do you know how hard it is to hear your own sister cry every night? Knowing she's hurt but there's nothing you can do to change it?

Porshia: What about you Jude?

Jude: What about me?

Porshia: Well, haven't you cried?

Jude: A bit. But I can't, as much as I try I can't. I have so much more anger in me than misery. I don't want to cry anyway. He's not worth crying over.

Porshia: Of course he isn't.

She patted Jude's back and walked out the bathroom. Jude looked in the mirror again, took a deep breath, and started to head back to the studio. As Jude walked back, she reminisced about what happened three weeks ago.

FLASHBACK

(It was at her rehearsal space)

Jude's in the closet trying to get an amp for the shelf but it's too high. Tommy starts to chuckle a little bit.

Jude: What are you laughing at?

Tommy: You.

Jude: Well why don't you stop laughing and help me out.

Tommy shot up from his chair and went into the walk-in closet to help Jude. Liam was walking by and didn't know anyone was in the closet. He saw the door open and shut it. Jude and Tommy shot their heads back at the door.

Jude: Oh no.

Jude went over and tried to open the closet but it was locked. They waited there for about 45 minutes and talked to pass the time away. They were really opened with each other. It surprised both of them of all the secrets they told. Jude was wondering if they were ever getting out of here. Tommy wasn't worried about a thing. All he could think about was Jude. Jude started to look around nervously and Tommy noticed she was a little scared.

Tommy: What's wrong?

Jude: I'm just wondering if we're ever gonna get out of here. Sadie's probably wondering where you're at, I was suppose to meet Spiedermen at his house.

Tommy: Yea, but I'm pretty sure that we'll be okay. You know, I really like being with here you.

Jude: You like being in a stuffy closet, where we can hardly move, with me? Why?

Tommy: Well, I mean we hardly have anytime to talk, and it was just…nice.

Jude: Yea, I guess it is.

Tommy: Jude…

Jude: Yea?

Tommy just stared at her nervously. He wanted to do it, he wanted to kiss her. She was so beautiful, and desire filled his heart.

Jude: Tommy, what is it?

Tommy didn't say a word. He just lunged himself towards Jude and kissed her. Jude didn't push him away nor did she kiss him back. She just took it in total shock. It lasted only a couple of seconds but for them it felt twice as long. Tommy pulled away and just looked at her. He was shocked himself that he had just done that. Jude looked at him confused, stunned, and most of all mad. She slapped him.

Jude: I can't believe you.

Tommy: What?

Jude: You're going out with my sister and you kiss me? I thought I knew you better than that.

All of a sudden the door opened and Lisa (the receptionist) a/n remember the one that Tommy said was ugly in No Sleep Till Brooklyn Pt. 1 was standing there. She was going in to get a notepad when she saw Tommy and Jude.

End of Flashback

Jude didn't want to remember anymore. It was all just too painful. That's when she found out that Tommy was cheating on Sadie. She took another deep breath before entering the studio. Tommy was sitting there with his hands in his face. He didn't even notice Jude had come in until she knocked on the side of the wall. Tommy turned his chair around and saw Jude leaning against the doorway.

Tommy: Jude! You're back. Are you okay?

Jude: I'm fine. I just want to finish this song.

Tommy: What's the rush?

Jude: Do you really need to ask? Because the sooner I'm finished with this album, the sooner I'm finished with you. Now let's get started.

Tommy: Jude.

Jude didn't listen. She grabbed her guitar and headed to the booth.

Tommy: Jude…Jude!

Jude: What!

Tommy: I need to ask you something.

Jude: I don't have time for this.

Tommy stood up and was now face to face with Jude. There faces were only two inches apart. He looked into Jude's eyes. Jude never saw him so serious. She wanted to move but she couldn't.

Tommy: Jude, listen to me. I just want to ask you a question.

Jude: (her voice was shaking) What?

Tommy: How do you feel about me?

Jude backed away at this question. She looked at him with a confounded look. Tommy still waited for a response, any kind of response.

Jude: You really want to know how I feel about you? I mean really want to know.

Tommy: Yes, I want to know. I really want to know. Please, just tell me the truth.

Jude: Okay, you want the truth. I'll tell you. I hate you.

Tommy: What?

Jude: (moved in closer to his face) I…hate…you. Okay? You wanted to hear the truth, and there you have it. I hate you. Oh boy, I hate you! Man, does that feel good.

Tommy: Alright, I get it. But I don't believe it.

Jude: (she was smiling now) Oh, but believe it Quincy, because I hate…you. That's never getting old.

Tommy: Jude, I think you need to go into the booth now.

Jude: Yea, I think I should. By the way, thanks. I feel a lot better now.

Jude took her guitar with a smile on her face and Tommy flopped down on the chair. Tommy felt tears about to come to his eyes but he held them back pretty good. He saw Jude enter the booth and sitting down on the chair. Kwest came in and saw the hurt in Tommy's eyes.

Kwest: Tommy, what's up?

Tommy: Nothing man. Listen, tell Jude I had to go, okay. I need sometime alone right now.

Kwest: Okay man, I will.

Tommy got up from the chair, and took one more glance at Jude. She was looking through her notes and didn't even notice Tommy leaving. Tommy held his head down and walked out of G-Major. Kwest watched him leave and then looked at Jude. Jude lifted her eyes from her notebook and looked around not seeing Tommy anywhere. She was a little confused but didn't care. She shrugged it off and started to play her guitar and record her song.

It was about 9:00 at night and Jude was talking to Sadie. They were putting together a scrapbook for her mom to make her feel better about the whole divorce. They put in pictures of Jude, Sadie, and their mom. Also some pictures of their mom in her high school years that they found in the basement. Jude and Sadie were having so much fun putting the scrapbook together they forgot about their problems and laughed all their troubles away. All of a sudden the phone rang. Jude asked Sadie to get it as she wrote a caption under one of the pictures. Sadie leaned over the couch and answered the phone.

Sadie: Hello?

Person: Hello, is this the Harrison residence?

Sadie: Yes, may I ask whose calling?

Person: My name is Dr. Manning. I have someone named Tom Quincy in the emergency room. I found this number in his wallet. Do you have any relationship with this person?

Sadie: Yes, we're friends. What happened? Is he alright?

Dr. Manning: I'm sorry but I can't give out any information over the phone. If you would like you may come to the hospital and ask for Dr. Manning. I'll answer all your questions then.

Sadie: Okay, thank you.

Sadie put down the phone in shock. She looked at Jude. Jude's smile quickly faded when she saw Sadie's expression. Her eyes were widened and she seemed like she was going to cry.

Jude: Sadie what's wrong? Who was that?

Sadie: That was the hospital.

Jude: The hospital?

Sadie: It's Tommy, he's in the emergency room.

Jude: What? How, what happened?

Sadie: They wouldn't gave me any information over the phone. We have to go over there, but that's only if you want to.

Jude: Yes, I do. C'mon, lets go.

What's wrong with Tommy? How is Sadie and Jude going to react to the devastating news. I'll give you some spoilers...

"You can't seriously tell me that you don't care that he's hurt, can you Jude?"

"You mean he won't remember anything?"

"C'mon cry, why won't you cry?"

See what's coming up on Runaway...