Returning Home

by Monsterchild

Tommy left for a tour over a year ago but has yet to return. Jude on the other hand is busy caring for his child that he doesn't know about but she's worked hard trying to tell him. When he finally returns home, he's in for a surprise.

25. I don't want to be that guy

Disclaimer: I don't own Instant Star.

Chapter 25: I don't want to be that guy

Shay and I sat on the floor of Studio A playing with Tommy Jr. when EJ came in. She handed us a tabloid. "This you with Shay story is really hot, Jude. It's great publicity."

I smiled. "Thanks EJ," I replied sarcastically. "I'm happy to let you use my love life as publicity."

After EJ left, Tommy came in. "Jude…" He said.

I sighed. "What, Tommy?"

"I was just coming to see if you minded me taking Tommy to get something to eat."

"Actually, Shay and I already did that. I'm sorry."

"Oh, okay…" He left the room, a little sad.

"Jude…" Shay said, scooting closer to me. "I need to talk to you about something."

"I don't like the sound of that," I replied.

"It's just seeing the look on Tommy's face just now, it makes me think about what we're doing."

"What do you mean?"

"I mean that Tommy is Tommy Jr.'s father, and I don't want to get in the way of that."

"Shay…."

"I don't want to be the guy that breaks up a family. And whether you want to believe it or not, that's what you guys are. You should be with him." He stood and kissed my forehead, leaving the studio.

AN: Sorry that this was so short but I felt that this was where this chapter needed to end. Please, I'm running out of ideas, again, and I would appreciate it if you could help me out. Anyways, please R&R!