A/N - Okay first off, Thanks for all the reviews you guys! They were great! Second, My friend is a major pervert so she kept bugging me to write a "lemon" so, guess what? Y'all got a lemon! heh..Hope it doesn't suck too bad. I tried to make it realistic? You have no idea how hard it was for me to write it lol..

WARNING - I am not boosting the rating BUT there is a scene in here..It's not that graphic BUT just so no one gets offended, you have been warned. Please don't be offended?

Disclaimer - I do not own Instant Star

Chapter 24 - In the still of the night

It started out innocent, but soon enough Tommy had Jude in his arms and he carried into his own bedroom, closing the door behind them.

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Tommy carried Jude to the bed slowly, his lips never leaving hers. He carefully placed her on the bed and positioned himself over her. As he kissed her he ran his fingers up and down her sides, each time her shirt went up a little more. His fingers brushed against her skin and it tickled her, but felt so good at the same time. All she could do was smile, tears still swollen in her eyes.

Finally, Jude went for the edge of his boxers and started to pull them down. Tommy tensed and quickly broke from the kiss, looking down at her.

"Are you sure?" He asked, not wanting her to do anything against her will. She nodded and it was a good thing it was dark, a single tear strolled down her cheek.

"Okay." He said softly and hesitantly, bringing his hands to the end of her shirt and slowly lifting it over her head.

Jude pulled him back into the kiss and his hands roamed her bare back this time. Her skin was so smooth, she felt like a baby. A new born baby. He quickly brushed those thoughts away..they were pretty disturbing when thinking about the situation. After a few moments he unclasped her bra and she quickly tossed it aside.

Tommy didn't take the time to examine her, instead his hands went up and down her stomach and along her waist line, hesitating at the button of her pants.

"We don't have to do this." He assured, once again. She just pulled him once again into the kiss and decided to unbutton them herself. After doing so Tommy relaxed a little and things started to heat up. Jude's hands went to Tommy's hair and his were at Jude's waist, pulling her pants down slowly.

Nerves started to kick in and Jude started shaking. Tommy felt this and kissed her softly, assuring that it was going to be okay.

Her pants were off now and all that was left were her underwear. This was what she was in that horrible night that Tommy saw her. Daren, Jake, all of them. The memories flodded Tommy's mind, but he quickly brushed the memories away and continued to strip her from the last bit of clothing she had. He smiled down at her and he could tell she was blushing.

"You're perfect girl, don't be embarrassed." He cooed. She smiled back at him.

Tommy took a minute to pull the sheet over them before he continued anything, he also reached into the dresser beside them and grabbed something out of the drawer.

This was it.

"Jude.." He looked down at her searching for any sort of hesitation in her eyes. To both of their surprises, there was none.

"I love you, Tommy." She said slowly and shakily. He smiled and kissed her, slowly entering her. Of course the kiss meant something, but it was also to cut out the moan that would have escaped from her mouth.

As he pulled out of her for the first time, he pulled out of the kiss and she whimpered beneath him, tears running down her cheeks.

"Shh, I'm sorry, girl." He said, entering her again and kissing her tears away. Jude laid there in pain, shock, and she was numb all over again, still whimpering. How could something this painful..feel so good?It took a while beforethe pain went away, but when it did a new feeling overcame her; Need. Her hands ran over his back and her nails dug into his skin. He didn't mind. His lips were exploring her neck, and her shoulders. They wouldn't dare touch anywhere else. He wasn't like that..not with Jude. He wanted her first time to be special.

Tommy was being gentle with her, not rough and definitely not fast. Everything he did, he took it slow and careful. That was Tommy. He never wanted to hurt her. He quickly developed a steady rhythm and after a while he collapsed beside her, wrapping an arm around her small frame.

Both of them were breathing heavily, trying to catch their breaths and Jude was trying to think of something..anything. She couldn't..nothing would come to mind. The only thing her mind was focused on was the man laying next to her and the tears that were still running down her cheeks.

"Jude?" He asked, rubbing her arm.

"Mmm?"

"Are you okay?" He asked, uncertainty in his words.

She smiled to herself and sniffed.

"You sure know how to take alot out of a girl." She commented, her voice was still shaky. She looked up at him and he frowned back down at her.

"I didn't mean to hurt you." He said.

"I'm sore but other than that, I'm perfect." She stated.

"Good." He said, kissing her quickly. He got up and went into the bathroom for a minute before returning and laying in his previous position.

He kissed her cheek and turned to his side to where he was facing her. She did the same and her back faced his chest so he wrapped his arm around her waist and started to rub her arm again. She started to drift off, but before she fell asleep she heard a faint whisper.

"I love you too, girl." ..It was Tommy. She smiled and closed her eyes, letting herself fall asleep in his strong, protecting arms.

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The sunlight danced across the room and finally hit Jude square in the eyes. She quickly opened them and looked around, she was in Tommy's room. She started to remember the night before and the pain came back. She could only smile to that. She turned around expecting to feel Tommy next to her, but his side of the bed was empty.

Jude sat up and held the sheet to her chest, looking around the room and trying to see out of the door, it was wide open. Nothing.

"Tommy?" She called, her voice was a little hoarse. Still nothing.

She looked around the room and saw a long shirt hanging on a recliner next to the bed so she grabbed it, trying to get over the fact he actually owned a long shirt. It was baggy too. She had never seen him in something like that. She quickly slipped it on and it reached a little below her theighs.

After doing so she walked out of the room and down the hall, going into the kitchen and spotting him behind the counter and on the phone. He was smiling. Good sign.

She walked over without saying anything and sat down on the opposite side of him. He smiled at her and told the person on the phone that 'Jude just woke up', surprising Jude a little.

"Who is it?" She asked, grabbing a doughnut from the pile in front of her and taking a bite out of it.

"Kwest."

Jude nearly choked on the doughnut.

"How's my mom? Is she okay?"

Tommy handed her the phone and Jude once again bombarded Kwest with questions. A few minutes later she hung up, smiling.

"She's okay..and Sadie is coming home today." She said, now in a cheerful mood.

Tommy nodded and opened the fridge, taking out a jug of milk and pouring himself and Jude a cup.

"Take me to the hospital?" She asked and he nodded once again.

"Thanks." She said, taking the milk gratefully.

He drank his milk, watching her over his glass. She was pecking at the doughnut still. He couldn't help but watch her and smile.

"What?" She finally asked, noticing his gaze on her.

"Nothing." He said, continuing to drink his milk.

Jude finished her doughnut and noticed he was still staring at her so she picked up another one and threw it at him.

"You're such a pain, Quincy." She said, walking out of the room and leaving Tommy shocked and smiling even wider.

A/N - Dun da da da! There it was..Told ya it wasn't that graphic. I can't make it that perverted..lol I'm just not like that. I tried to make it as sweet as possible, what did you guys think:) I love you guys so much! Thanks for the awesome reviews! Please review this one and tell me how bad it was?