Chapter 13

2 Days Later

Tommy and Jude sat on the couch, flipping aimlessly through the channels on tv, trying to find something half-way interesting to watch.

"Are you comfortable?" Tommy asked Jude, his voice twinged with annoyance as he gazed down her blonde head.

Jude was currently sprawled on the couch; correction, half on Tommy, half on the couch.

"Uh-hu." Jude said, smiling to herself.

"Good thing you are." He muttered, shifting slightly in an attempt to make himself more comfortable.

"Stop moving!" Jude commanded in annoyance.

"My left arm is numb!" Tommy stated, trying to pull his arm out from under her.

"Too bad." Jude stated simply, glancing up at him with amusement in her blue eyes. Tommy quirked an eyebrow and smirked at her before leaning down slightly and capturing her lips in an awkward kiss. Jude unconsciously moved to better the angle and Tommy took the opportunity to shove her away and move away from her, grinning in triumph.

"hey! That was"

"Necessary? I know." He said, shaking his hand to regain circulation in it. Jude pouted at him a moment, a glare in her eyes.

"That was cruel."

"I lost feeling in my arm." Tommy argued.

"So!" She shot back. Tommy rolled his eyes but didn't comment. "You know, you really should finish what you start." She muttered and Tommy glanced quickly at her, his eyes showing his intrigue.

Jude seemed to realize what she said and got a flustered look in her eyes. "I just meant"

Before she could finish the sentence, Tommy had leaned forward, like a snake striking on an unsuspecting mouse, and kissed her. He took advantage of her open mouth and plunged his tongue into her mouth, caressing her tongue carefully and sensually. Her arms circled around him and her fingers tangled themselves in his thick, dark hair and pulled him closer. His hands were around her back, pressing her closer to him.

The feeling was electric and suddenly, Jude felt her senses becoming overwhelmed with by him. It was as if she was suddenly alive; like she had been living life in a sensory deprivation tank and now, she was free.

His touch, even through the thin fabric of her shirt sent jolts of electricity through her and made her feel as if she were more alive than ever before. His mouth on hers, his tongue caressing and teasing hers, was enough to drive her crazy. His masculine scent filled her senses and seemed overwhelming. The whole effect made her want him more than ever before.

Her hands crept under his shirt and roamed across his chest and back before pulling at the fabric and lifting it up. They broke apart long enough to discard the article of clothing and take a couple deep breathes before coming together again as if they were deprived addicts looking for another hit.

Jude felt herself leaning back and she lay down on the couch, pulling Tommy down with her. She gasped as his fingers traveled teasingly across her stomach beneath her loose fitting t-shirt.

He pulled back from her slightly and Jude couldn't help the whimper that escaped her throat. He smiled at her and they're eyes met. She saw that his eyes were a dark and stormy blue; a color she'd never seen on him before and his normally well manicured hair was standing up in every direction possible; some strands looked as if they were defying the very laws of gravity. The over all effect made him look damn sexy and Jude wanted nothing more than to just be with him.

He looked away from her and leaned down and kissed her sensitive skin on her neck. Jude gasped and shivered as he worked his talented mouth on her. She closed her eyes and tilted her head a bit to give him better access and let herself get lost in ecstasy. In the deep recesses of her mind, she heard a noise and she briefly wondered what it was but the thought was erased as his soft tongue ran across her neck.

"Don't answer it." She heard him breathe into her ear, his voice low and sultry and later thought it was the sound of sex. Her brain registered the noise as her ring tone on her cell phone. She was about to sit up when he kissed her, just below the earlobe and it caused her to shiver.

"I should make sure it's not important." She breathed out. She honestly didn't know how she could form a complete sentence and she reached up and pushed back on his chest as she sat up and went in search of her phone. She found it quickly and answered it.

"Jude, honey?"

"Dad!" Jude responded, confused as to why he was calling her. Jude glanced over at Tommy, who wasn't looking at her. She frowned and tried to catch his eyes, but he seemed determined not to meet her gaze. She watched as he left the room and she had a sinking feeling it wasn't to give her privacy to complete the call.

"Jude, where are you? My plane came in earlier and I was going to pick you up"

"I…I'm at work. It's gonna be a late night; I'll see you tomorrow, ok?"

"Jude, I"

"Gatta go. Bye dad!" Jude said hurriedly and hung up the phone. She turned around just as Tommy reentered the room, wearing a new shirt.

Their eyes locked and Jude noticed the stoic look on his face. She paled and felt her heart sink. Don't do this Tommy…please, not now. She mentally pleaded.

"Who was it?" He asked, his voice casual; as if we hadn't been making out thirty seconds earlier. Jude frowned.

"My Dad. I guess he's back home again." Jude stated nonchalantly.

"I guess we should get your stuff together hu?" Tommy said, his eyes glancing at her quickly and then away again. Jude frowned as she looked at him.

"Uh-hu." Jude said, pursing her lips. "You getting rid of me Quincy?"

"Jude, I"

"You know what? Save it. I don't want to hear your excuses." Jude said, brushing past him. Tommy grabbed her arm.

"I didn't mean it like"

"You know what Tommy? Make up your damn mind!" She screamed. Tommy looked taken-aback and Jude poked a finger into his chest and stared directly into his eyes. "Stop making everything so damn complicated!" She said and turned and took a few steps away and stopped before whipping around again and she looked at him, tears in her eyes. "If you want me, then tell me. Stop playing these stupid games with me because I'm sick of it. I'm sick of falling for you and then…" She trailed off and looked away from him.

"Jude-" Before he could finish his thought, she turned away from him and ran into 'her room' before slamming and locking the door behind her. She leaned against the door, tears falling down her face. She whipped the tears angrily away and she pulled her phone out and dialed a familiar number.

"Mason? I need you to come and get me." She said, tears falling down her face. She nodded slightly. "Thanks." She whispered. As she closed her phone and leaned her head back on the door, eyes closed as tears fell silently down her face.