A/N: I don't own Instant Star. Reviews are always welcome.

Episode 7 – Somewhere in Between

Part 1

When Tommy returned he was moodier than ever, constantly brooding, but more focused than ever on the music for Jude's new album. He never talked about where he went and frankly nobody wanted to approach him and bother him about it, not even E.J. and that said a lot.

Jude, Tommy, and Kwest were just wrapping up a song they had been working on and were all heading out of G Major towards their three lone cars in the parking lot. Jude gave Kwest a look and he quickly made up some excuse and left. "And then there were two," I said. Tommy had his head down, hands in his pocket, and looked a million miles away, completely oblivious.

Flash back after Sadie left Tommy standing there

He was about to go after her when he felt some pressure on his arm. Paolo just shook his head. "Did you hear all that," Tommy says. "Yeah," Paolo says unamused. "Sometimes you can't help what the heart wants," Paolo says much to the shock of Tommy. "It's complicated," I mutter. "Love always is," he says with a smile. "When you love someone you have to give them your whole heart; if you've given part of it to away to someone else, you're life it becomes unbalanced, your soul wandering, and you will never be whole," he says solemnly. "Sadie's heart is still mending, trying to decide if letting me in will cause it to break into a million pieces, or glue it back together cracks and all, but I will try," Paolo says with determination. Tommy and Paolo stare at each other for a long time, understanding seeping between the two of them, and go on their separate ways.

Part 2

"Tommy," I said. I guess he didn't hear me, so I said it a little louder. "Hey, Tommy," I tried again. And when that didn't work I punched him as hard as I could on the arm. That woke him right up. "Ow, what'd you do that for," Tommy exclaimed rubbing his arm. "Tomorrow's headlines: Little Tommy Q beat up by a girl," I said dramatically. "Whatever, Jude, it's late, I'm tired, and I'm going home, see ya," said Tommy. "Ya know what Tommy why don't we go do something fun, you could use it," I said. "What does that mean?" he said. "Tommy you've been moping around, sulking, and scowling, since you've got back, what's up with you anyway?" I ask. "Fine, let's go do something," he said basically ignoring my question.

Part 3

"Jude Harrison, closet bowler, who would of thunk?" he said teasingly. "First, of all it's cosmic bowling," I clarify. "Second, I'm gonna kick your but," I say confidently. "Is there a third, Harrison, because seriously I'm dying of suspense," Tommy said airily. "Oh I have a whole slew of things planned out for tonight Tommy, try to keep up," I say.

Part 4

True to her word, Jude, wiped Tommy off the floor. "You know it's not really that fun if your opponent doesn't put up much of a fight," I said. "Whatever, what's next," he said. "Don't worry, I'm sure it's something you can handle," I say. "Can't wait," he says.

Part 5

"Jude it's nice to see you again," said the ridiculously large bouncer at one of the hottest clubs in Toronto. I proceeded to give the bouncer a hug and a kiss on the cheek to see if I could get any kind of reaction from Tommy; he didn't even bat an eyelid. We were seated at my usual table and I proceeded to leave Tommy at the table and told him to order me a drink while I did my rounds saying hi to people. "Order her drink what am I her slave," Tommy said with disdain.

Part 6

The club was almost pitch black, the music was reverberating off the walls, and it was extremely warm. Tommy was nursing his drink when he scanned the dance floor. Jude was dancing with some guy. Her eyes were closed and she was just letting the music take over her; it was almost primal. The music was some techno song, so there were no words, and with each beat of the base Jude's hips were swaying. Tommy's eyes were transfixed. Tommy got up to where Jude was dancing, said a few words to the guy, who quickly left and when Jude opened her eyes she was not surprised to see Tommy in front of her. "God, what took him so long," she thought to herself. Tommy puts his hand in the small of Jude's back and brings her close. And with that they danced until the wee hours of the morning. It was around 6 am when they finally left. Tommy was about to leave when Jude grabbed his hand and said, "Just one more activity; if you're not too tired, you being an old man and all," she said with mocking tone knowing that he would surely take the bait.

Part 7

Tommy was sprawled on Jude's couch. "Tommy, are you seriously sleeping," I said. "I'm just resting my eyes," he said. "Uh huh," I said hitting him in the face with a pillow. "Alright, Harrison, I'm up let's go do whatever crazy thing you have planned, your wish is my command," Tommy said with a mock bow. "Finally, the magic words," I said and grabbed his hand.

Part 8

Jude and Tommy got out of the elevator where Jude led him to the pool on the roof. He was about to make some comment about being way to tired for a dip when Jude started stripping down in front of him. "What in God's name are you doing, Harrison," he said his eyes literally bulging out of his head. "The last time I checked, skinny dipping didn't involve any clothes," I said with a wink and a mischievous smile on my lips.

Part 9

Jude dove off the diving board and smoothly entered the water. When she submerged, Tommy was still standing there with his jaw on the floor. "What're you waiting for Quincy, I know the last time you encountered water didn't end so, well, but come on I know you're as sweaty as I am from dancing at the club," I said. Tommy stood frozen, still replaying Jude's strip tease and dive into the pool. Jude had curves in all the right places, her skin was milky white from lack of sun, and her body left no doubt in his mind that she a woman in every sense of the word. His reverie was broken when Jude splashed him. "Have you been listening to anything I've just said," I say knowing I had finally gotten him to notice me to really notice me.

Part 10

It seemed he made up his mind because he quickly stripped down to his broxers and dove in. I tried not to let the disappointment show on my face when he surfaced. "Nice belly flop," I say and hold up my hand for a mock high five. Trying to regain his dignity he made some comment about being glad the pool was heated.

Part 11

I swim towards him like a shark getting ready to go in for the kill and completely surprise him when I shove his head under the water as hard as I could. That seemed to break the tension and we made good use of the super soakers floating in the pool.

Part 12

He was the perfect gentleman when I got out of the pool and waited for me to finish getting dressed. I misbehaved all the way catcalling as he got out of the pool. After we're both dressed Tommy starts heading for the door when I stop him. "Wait right here for a second, okay," I say with a hopeful look on my face. "Ok," he says. I quickly run back to my apartment grab a blanket and a couple of large throw pillows and head back to the roof. "We've stayed up this late, why don't we catch the sunset?" I say.

Part 13

I throw the pillows on the ground and wait for him to get comfortable. I strategically seat place myself directly in front of him resting my back on his chest and lean my elbows on his legs. He wraps the blanket around the two of us. "God she smells really good," Tommy thought. Jude smell was a mix of sweat, perfume, and just a tiny hint of chlorine. It was intoxicating. He buried his head in her hair and took in her scent. They were both completely relaxed by the time the sun peaked over the horizon.