A/N- So I take it you guys liked the last chapter:) YAY! Thanks for the reviews I love you guys! I kind of had a hard time writing this chapter..I don't know why..I hope it doesn't show? Well anywayz..heres ya go!

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Chapter 19 - Confessions

The sun came through the window and burned her stinging cheeks as she backed away from Tommy and he looked into her eyes. He could see the hurt shining in them.

"You okay?" He asked softly, wiping the remaining tears from her cheeks. She nodded and smiled gratefully.

He let go of her and grabbed the water bottle from the table, shaking his head.

She continued to smile.

"I'll get you another.." He said, walking into the kitchen. He came back a few minutes later with a new water bottle in hand and he watched Jude struggle to get up. He placed the bottle back on the table and then held out his hand for her to take.

She used one hand to hold the sheet around her and with her other she took his hand.

After he helped her up his arm snaked around her waist. She tensed at his touch and looked over at him.

"Tommy..why aren't you with Sadie right now?" She asked, timidly.

"Because I'm here with you." He said with a smile

"You know what I mean.." She said.

Tommy ran his free hand through his hair and shook his head.

"Theres alot I need to tell you..but not right now." He said, slowly.

Jude had no idea what he was talking about, but decided not to ask.

"You want to take a shower?" He asked, receiving a raised eyebrow from her. He smirked.

"I'll take that as a yes..can you walk on your own?" He asked, letting go of her after she nodded.

"It's the second door on the right." He said, pointing down the hall and handing her her clothes.

"Thanks Tommy.." She smiled at him before disappearing behind the corner.

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"Sadie.." Kwest started, looking down at the worn out girl below him. Victoria couldn't stand anymore of the drama so she left the room.

"Hey." Sadie said, a small smile making it's way across her lips.

He cupped her cheek in his hand and looked into her eyes, lovingly. She tried her best to look away because she was embarrassed about the whole situation, but she couldn't bring herself to remove her gaze from his.

"Why didn't you tell me?" He asked, softly.

"I didn't know." She stated truthfully. He nodded and looked down at her shaking hands.

He brought his other hand to hers and pulled it to his lips, kissing it gently.

"I'm here," He said and she couldn't help it anymore, tears made their way down her cheeks.

"Hey, don't cry." He said, wiping her tears away and bringing her smile back.

"I'm not going anywhere." He promised.

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Tommy sat on a stool at his kitchen counter and was staring ahead at nothing in particular. He was trying to gather his thoughts and figure out what he wanted to say to her. He now had the chance to have her..kind of..if she still wanted to be with him. Why would she? He hurt her so many times..he was lucky she still talked to him.

He must have spaced out for a while because a few minutes later he heard a door open and footsteps coming from the hallway. He looked over and saw her fully dressed but her cheeks were pink with embarrassment.

"Hey." She said, walking over and sitting on to stool next to him.

"Hey." He said in return.

Jude looked around, finally taking in her surroundings.

"Nice place." She said, half-smiling.

He shrugged and then there was silence for a few minutes.

"What was your dream?" He asked, taking her attention off his living room. He watched her stiffen and fidget with her hands.

"It was about what happened.." She said, still embarrassed. He immediately got it and backed off the questions. Jude took this to her advantage.

"Why aren't you with Sadie?" She asked once again. He sighed and looked over at her, hurt burning his eyes.

"Sadie had the baby,"

"She had the baby? She is only seven months! Is it okay? why didn't anyone call me?" Jude asked, getting up from the stool.

"We tried to call you. Your cell phone was off." He stated, turning his body toward her.

"Well is the baby okay?" She asked, still worried.

"Yeah..the baby is fine."

Jude calmed down a little and took her seat once again on the stool. She watched Tommy search for words to say and decided just to ask.

"Why aren't you there with her?" She asked, even more timid this time.

"Because...I'm not the father." Hurt clearly coming through his voice.

"You mean..Kwest?" Jude asked, as Tommy's facial expression changed.

"You knew?" He asked, taken aback.

"Tommy it's not like that.." She tried to explain, but she could see that he didn't want explanations right now..she didn't think he did anyway.

"Then what's it like Jude? 'cause it sounds to me like I'm the fool here. I'm the only one who didn't know." He said, getting up and starting to walk down the hall.

Jude ran her hand through her air, irritated with herself and then followed.

"Tommy please just listen." She begged, trying to get him to turn around, but he didn't.

"Tommy!" She screamed, following him inside of his room.

He finally turned to her, his eyes glazed with emotion.

"I'm sorry I didn't tell you, okay? Kwest told me not to tell anyone about it so I promised I wouldn't." She said.

His eyes were burning her and she could feel his anger.

"I'm sorry." She repeated, bringing him into an embrace that he couldn't help but return. She smiled and kissed his neck in a friendly way before pulling away and looking at him again.

"I'm sorry too, girl." He said sincerely.

Jude furrowed her eyebrows.

"About what?" She asked, confused.

"Kissing you, leaving you, hurting you, the list goes on and I'm sorry."

She smiled and pushed him slightly.

"Apology accepted, Quincy."

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