A/N: Here's chapter fourteen everyone. I have beaten the writer's block. Thanks to everyone who reviewed 13! R&R plz and Enjoy!
Chapter Fourteen: When It All Comes Down
All day Tristan had been locked up in his work area trying to avoid any and every one at G Major. Kwest had told him that he was finally going to meet Tom Quincy and it was then that he knew he had to put his plan into action. He couldn't have Tommy ruin it all by recognizing him. He had been brainstorming ideas to get out of the meeting all day. After almost being seen by Jude the previous day, he stayed low. He just wanted to be with and love her like she should be. Quincy couldn't love her the way he could, he knew. He smiled as he thought about his plan again. Jealousy really was an evil thing, wasn't it?
Tommy had come into G Major early that day because he had a meeting with the new techie, Mike or whatever his name was. He wasn't in a good mood that morning because he didn't get to spend a lot of time with Jude last night because of Speed. He knew that they had gotten close on the road and everything but he knew Speed had feelings for Jude. He had seen that same look on his own face before. He didn't feel threatened by Speed, he trusted Jude. He was just somewhat jealous over the bond they had. Speed hadn't hurt Jude before but he had. Tommy shook his head to rid of the negative thoughts and put all of his attention to the meeting up ahead.
Tommy was almost to the coffee pot when Kwest had walked in his way. He glared at Kwest when he wouldn't let him by to get his morning cup.
"Kwest, c'mon man. Move so I can get some coffee. It's too damn early for this." Tom said trying to out move him. Kwest sighed and pulled Tom away from the pot. Tommy's mouth was slacked in shock.
"I know you just didn't…" he began but stopped when he thought he saw Tristan out of the corner of his eye. He closed his eyes and reopened them but no one was there. "I'm having hallucinations, I need coffee." He pleaded. Kwest chuckled and stopped pulling him when they reached the studio.
"Your meeting has been cancelled." Kwest said as they walked in the sound room. Tommy sighed and sat down in his chair.
"And you couldn't call and tell me this before I got here because?" Tom asked as he massaged his temples. He was already getting a headache from lack of caffeine.
"Because I didn't know until I got here this morning. Mike had called in saying his mother was in the hospital and he couldn't make it in today." Kwest explained.
"So why am I still here?" Tom asked.
"Because I have a song idea and I need your help on it." Kwest mumbled. Tom smiled and nodded his head.
"You have a what and need my what?" Tom asked. He chuckled when Kwest glared at him. "Okay, okay. So tell me, what's this idea?"
Kwest smiled and went in to the details of the song. They had huddled next to each other and just like that, Tommy forgot about his need for coffee and his hallucination.
A few hours later, they had a rough draft of the song and Jude had finally made her appearance. She had walked in with her guitar case hanging off her shoulder and her hair a mess. Tommy took one look at her and fell in love all over again. He smiled softly as he made his way to her.
"Did someone just wake up?" he whispered in her ear as he hugged her close. Jude nodded against his chest. When she looked up at him, she smiled before closing the distance between the two. A throat clearing made them break apart. Kwest was standing behind them with a smile on his face and a piece of paper in his hand. Tommy knew it was the rough draft of the song they had worked on but looking at Jude now made him realize he didn't want to work on the song today. He shook his head at Kwest.
"We're going out for lunch, Kwest. The chorus still needs some work so I'll be back later to help with that." Tom said. Jude looked between Kwest and Tommy with confusion.
"What chorus?" she asked. Kwest opened his mouth to explain but Tommy beat him to it.
"Just a song, Jude. We'll worry about it later, after lunch. Right now I just want to sit across from you in a restaurant and talk about nothing and everything." Tom said. Jude smiled and nodded her head.
"Sounds good to me. I haven't had anything since dinner last night." She said. She grabbed Tom's hand and used her free hand to wave to Kwest. When they made it outside Jude looked up at Tommy through squinted eyes and smiled.
"Where are we going?" she questioned. Tommy smiled down at her and shrugged when they reached his car. Jude shook her head when he opened her door for her. Once she got in, Tommy closed the door and walked around to get in the driver's seat. Once inside and settled, he sped out of the parking lot. Jude looked over occasionally and smiled. She had never seen this side of Tommy before and she thought she could get used to it.
Before long they had arrived at their destination. Tommy got out and gave the valet his keys and opened the door for Jude. Jude stepped out and gasped in surprise.
"This is my favorite restaurant! I didn't know you knew." Jude said as Tommy wrapped his arm around her waist. Tommy smiled and kissed her on her temple.
"I have my ways."
In all the excitement, Tommy and Jude didn't notice a very familiar person lingering around outside the restaurant. When Tom had slid his arm around Jude's waist, Tristan's hands tightened into fists and he had to slowly count to ten before he could unclench them. His hands were on his woman and all he could think about was tearing them apart. It was almost time for his plan to come into motion.
Tommy and Jude had just walked into the restaurant when a familiar voice made them both stand still in shock. Jude looked at Tommy and Tommy just shrugged. Tommy tried to get to their table without being seen, but Speed's eyes were like a hawk's.
"Jude?" he asked when they walked by. Jude turned towards him and smiled at Speed and his lady friend.
"Hey Speed. Hi, I'm Jude." She said, acknowledging Speed and then introducing herself to Speed's guest. She offered her hand to the woman and smiled.
"I'm Kim." The woman said, placing her hand into Jude's opened on. Speed looked on and noticed Tommy lingering behind Jude.
"Hey man. How's it going?" Speed asked Tommy as Jude and Kim immersed themselves in girl small talk. Tommy glanced at Jude then looked at Speed.
"Pretty good, I guess. Kwest and I worked on a song today that I think will be perfect for Jude's new single. So who's the girl?" Tommy asked casually. Maybe he had been wrong about Speed's feelings for Jude.
"She's my cousin. My mom forced me to take her some place nice." Speed explained. Tommy cursed inside his mind. Tommy forced a smile and looked at Jude who had been trying to get his attention. He walked away from Speed without saying anything and made his way to Jude.
"Yes, dear?" he asked. Jude smirked at him and pointed to Kim.
"Kim has invited us to sit with them during dinner. Kim, this is Tom Quincy. He's my producer and my boyfriend." Jude explained as she patted Tom on his shoulder. Tom nodded his head at Kim and looked down at Jude.
"I thought this lunch was just for us." He whispered. Jude looked into Tom's eyes.
"Dinner can be just for us. I'm curious about Kim and I have some things I need to discuss with Speed." Tommy sighed when he realized he couldn't say no to her. She smiled and sat down next to Speed who had finally joined the group. Tom stifled a groan and sat on the other side of Jude. Kim had placed herself next to Speed and Tom. She sat closer to Tom than needed but Jude didn't notice.
"So Kim, how long have you and Vincent been together?" Jude asked sweetly. Speed choked on the water he had been sipping and Kim just looked at her in confusion.
"First name usage is no good, Red. Besides, Kim is my cousin, not my date." Jude smiled in embarrassment and Tommy just glared at Speed. He thought Jude's smile was one of relief and the way that Speed had been all defensive made him worry.
Tristan had walked in to the restaurant and smiled happily. He hadn't expected Speed and company to be here but that made his job even easier. He made his way back outside and pulled out his cell phone. It was finally time to put his plan into action.
Tommy had his arm resting on the back of Jude's chair as the three before him happily chatted. He just couldn't win against the jealousy that crept inside him whenever Speed was around. He was sipping his drink when his cell phone began to buzz in his pocket. He pulled it out and opened the phone to see who was calling. He didn't recognize the number but it could still be important. He leaned in close to Jude and whispered a 'be right back' in her ear. Jude patted his arm and went on with the conversation she was having with Kim about Speed's jokes on tour.
Tommy stepped outside and answered his phone.
"Quincy." He said.
"Hello Tommy."
Tommy didn't recognize the voice because it sounded as if it were muffled.
"Who is this?"
"Jude is playing you."
"Excuse me? Who are you?"
"Her and Speed are more than they seem."
"Wha…." He started but was cut off by the beeping of the dial tone. The person had hung up. Tommy closed his phone and sighed. He hadn't known who was calling but it seemed as if the person knew more than he did. Maybe he should be worried about Jude and Speed's relationship. He angrily shoved his phone back into his pocket. He walked in to the restaurant and was greeted with the sight of Jude and Speed hugging. The Kim chick wasn't in sight and it seemed as if they were both comfortable with the closeness that they found themselves in. Tommy huffed and walked towards them.
"Can someone explain what is going on here?" he asked in a controlled voice. He couldn't and wouldn't cause a scene in public. Jude stepped out of the hug and looked at Tommy in confusion.
"What do you mean, Tom? I was just hugging Speed because he and Kim were heading out." Speed nodded as if he were agreeing with Jude had said. Tommy glared at them both and lowered his voice even more.
"That's bullshit. I know what's going on between you two. I know, Jude. So don't worry about lying to me anymore." Tommy said before he walked out of the restaurant. Jude looked at Speed in shock.
"What just happened?" she asked.
Speed shrugged his shoulders.
"I have no idea but I think he thinks we're doing something behind his back." Jude looked at him in confusion.
"Why would he think that? You're like my brother and he knows I love him."
Speed looked everywhere but at Jude. He rocked back on his heels and sighed.
"Jude, we've got to talk." He said as he pulled out a chair for her to sit in.
Tristan had snuck back inside the restaurant once he was sure it was all clear. He saw the fight between Tommy and Jude and was almost jumping with joy. Tommy had stormed right by him and didn't pay him any attention. Phase one was now complete.