A/N: I don't own Instant Star yaddh yadda yadda
Part 10
Jude walked into the club surrounded by her entourage and all eyes seemed to drift towards their group. Jude sucked in a breath as she saw the death glares from the women in the club. Tommy led them to a table upstairs that overlooked the dance floor while Kwest grabbed drinks for the group. Shay was greeting familiar faces and Jamie was mute happy to sit there with Jude and ignoring Tommy. A few minutes later the group was sitting at the table quietly sipping their drinks. Jude sat their perusing her companions until Shay stood up and asked her to dance. "Sure" she said. "Don't worry Tommy I'll keep her safe" Shay said with a wink as he glanced over at Tommy. The three men watched as Shay led Jude to the middle of the dance floor. People made space for the two of them. Shay glanced at the DJ and the two of them nodded conspiratorially at one another. Jude glanced around at the couples that were dirty dancing. The song did have a killer base line. Shay shrugged her shoulders, but he was smirking at her in challenge and Jude lifted her chin defiantly. He grabbed her waist roughly and closed the distance between the two of them. Jude closed her eyes and really let the music take her. She felt Shay move behind her as his hands slid to her waist. She felt another pair of hands touch her shoulder and opened an eyelid. Kwest stood in front of her. He looked over at Shay who didn't seem to care, so Jude found herself dancing with both of them. About fifteen minutes later the three of them were joined by Jaime who bless his heart could not dance to save his life, but it made Jude laugh that he was trying. The only one who didn't seem to be trying was Tommy who leaned on the railing with a hooded expression on his face. He was nursing a drink. Jude saw a girl sidle up to him. She was all over him. He quietly said a few words to her and the girl scurried off. It happened a few more times until a woman with dark curly hair came up to him. "Tom Quincy turning down women has hell frozen over?" she said with amusement. "Always a pleasure Portia I see you haven't forgiven me yet" Tommy said with mock salute. "Actually I made peace with your cheating ways a long time ago I just like to see you squirm" she said mockingly. "You know how sorry I am, right Portia I was 18 and stupid" he said. "I know Tommy it was a long time ago" she said. He nodded his head sadly. "Wanna dance for old time's sake?" she said. "Sure" he said before draining his glass and taking her hand. Jude watched the exchange curiously. "That's Tommy's ex-wife Portia Darius' kid sister and my aunt" Shay said nonchalantly.
Tommy walked over to Jude's small group. Jude found herself dancing back to back with Portia. Portia looked over at the younger woman. "You're quite popular" Portia said with a teasing grin. Jude was about to say something rude, but she saw the humor in her eyes and found herself smiling. "I'm Jude. I just met them today. I work at G Major" she said. "Oh one of Darius'" she said. "I'm no one's" Jude said. "Good girl" Portia said. "Wanna give them a show" Portia said as she drew closer to Jude. Tommy, Kwest, Shay, and Jamie watched as the two women leaned into each other and whisper into each other's ears. Then their jaws dropped as they watched the two women dance with each other. "Are you boys just gonna stand their and gape or are you gonna join us" Portia said with a sly grin. The men didn't need to be told twice and enthusiastically joined the two women. Hours later Jude sat limply at the table rubbing her sore feet utterly exhausted. She drew her arm across her sweaty brow. Portia leaned over at Jude. "Always keep them on their toes little sister especially that one" Portia said with a grin as she glanced over at Tom Quincy as she embraced Jude. "And watch out for my nephew; he's trouble, but so are you" she said with amusement. "Jaime seems fragile be gentle with him" she said. "And Kwest would make a great big brother" she said finally. The two women finally parted from their embrace. She watched as Portia disappeared into the crowd. She said her goodbyes to Kwest, Shay, and Jaime giving the three of them a hug. She found herself alone with Tommy. "Wanna drive home Quincy my feet are killing me" I said grimacing. She found herself laughing as Tommy carried her to the car bridal style. "Thanks. Every once in a while a girl likes to be swept off her feet" I said.
I was leaning against something warm and comfortable when I opened my eyes. "Tommy you're the most comfortable pillow a girl can ask for" she mumbled as he gently placed her on the bed. "Good night Jude" Tommy said as she closed her eyes and her breathing deepened. When Tommy was sure she was asleep he kissed her lightly on the forehead. When he turned to go he felt her hand on his wrist. "Stay with me tonight" she said. "Um what!" he squeaked. "Just to sleep" she murmured. "I told you you're the best pillow a girl could ask for and besides I can't seem to find a comfy spot" she said as she lifted the covers off of her frame and made room for him on the bed. "Jude do you know what you're even asking me" he said weakly. "I'm asking my friend to spend the night" she said. "Is that all I am to you Jude?" he said. "It's all you'll let yourself be with me Tom" she said. He stood there speechless as he turned her words over in his head. "I hope you don't snore Quincy" she said hoping to ease the tension in the room. It seemed to have worked because Tommy quietly lifted the shirt over his head and took off his pants revealing black boxers. He slipped into the bed. Jude moved closer to Tommy and snuggled against him. She took his arm and draped it across her body. She felt his body tense before she finally felt him relax. She closed her eyes and fell deeply asleep.
