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"Jude?" His eyes show his confusion, and I have to look away. "I can't do this. I told myself I wouldn't fall for you again. I'm sorry, it's just that, I should hate you for what you did to me. But I can't, no matter how much I want to. I hate myself for it. And...I'm scared. I'm scared of how much I love you, and it scares me that I can't hate you no matter how much you hurt me. Every time I fall for you, I get my heart broken. I can't go through that again, Tommy! I can't." Tears are running doen my cheeks but I don't care. I feel Tommy put his arms around me, and I lean into him. "Shh, It's okay. I'm here." He whispers softly in my ear. I can feel him running his fingers through my hair, and it makes me want to cry even more. I know I'm hurting him, and it kills me inside. I'm trying to protect myself. But the thing is, I think I'm just hurting myself more.

Tommy's PoV

She kissed me. Then she pulled away. Why did she stop the kiss? I swear she wanted it just as much as I did. When she explained, and the tears started falling, my heart broke. It broke for her, and it broke because I caused her so much pain. I wrapped my arms around her wih no intention of letting go. I wish I could some how take away all the pain.

"Don't hate yourself Jude. Hate me. I deserve to be hated. I am so sorry for all the pain I've caused you." I looked down when I realized she was no longer crying. She had fallen asleep. I kept one arm around her while putting the remainder of the food away, then I gently laid her down on the blanket. She looked so perfect, like an angel. I laid down next to her, and took her hand. I began whispering to her, telling her everything that was in my heart. "Jude, please don't give up on us. I love you, and I can't bear to lose you. I'll do anything for you, you know that. I just know we were meant to be. Every night I dream about you, about marrying you, having kids together. I can't see myself with anyone but you. I won't break your heart again, I promise. I love you."

By this time I was on my side, rubbing my thumb along her cheek. She's so beautiful. Skin like porcelain, long, golden curls, pink lips. She's like a china doll, so beautiful, so easily broken. Heck, she was broken, broken by the pain I've inflicted. Very carefully, I leaned down and placed the lightest of kisses on her lips. She stirred, and moved her head so it was on my chest, directly over my heart. My heart beats for you. I think to myself. "I won't let you get hurt again." I murmur into her hair as I lay down again. I soon fell asleep, and just like every other night, I dreamed of Jude.

Jude's PoV

I woke up with an arm wrapped around me. I almost screamed before I realized it was Tommy's arm. I carefully lifted his arm so I could get up. I picked up my guitar, and sat a rock, before playing the chorus of Time To Be Your 21.

time to be your only one

to almost be your way too young

time to crash into the sun

time to be your 21

time to dream that love will last

time to drive my car too fast

time to walk before I run

time to be

ohh, time to be your 21

"Of all your songs, that one's one of my favorites." I jumped at his voice. "But my two favorites are Liar, Liar and White Lines." "Tommy, did you talk to me while I was asleep? I remember hearing your voice but I couldn't tell what you were saying." He starts to squirm and I know he did. "Yeah." He looks down at his feet sheepishly. "What did you say?" I'm not sure if I want to know, but it's too late now, I've already asked. He looks away before he speaks. "I told you what was in my heart." Huh? WHat does that mean? "And that is?" I'm prying, but now really want to know. "Jude, I love you." he blurts out, and I just stare at him. He stares at me, and I realizing that wasn't supposed to come out. "I love you too," I whisper, hoping he dosn't hear. Which he does. Of course.

I sit down on the ground, trying to process what just happened. As I think back to last night, I slowly start to figure out what he told me. "Oh my god." Lemme get this straight. "Did you say something about marrying me, and having kids?" I look at him, and a look of panic crosses his face. "I said that I've dreamed about marrying you, and having kids together." What do I say to that? That I've dreamed about the same thing? "That's a bit too stalkerish for comfort, Quincy." My stomache growls and I look at my watch. "We might want to get back." "Why?" "It's 10:30. We've been out here all night." "Let's hurry then." We quickly pack up and head back.

When we get back Sophia's sitting on the porch watching Lucy play with a ball. "And where were you two last night?" she asks. "I took her up to the hill to see the view." Tommy answers his mother. "I see." There's a mischevious look in her eyes that says she doesn't qiute believe him. "You take a shower first." Tommy says, turning to me. "Okay." I take a long, hot shower then put on clean clothes. Tommy goes into the bathroom after I leave, and I smile when I hear him yell "Aah! Cold!" ten minutes later he comes stomping into my room. "Jude." he growls. "Yes?" I smile sweetly at him, knowing exactly why he's mad. I walk over and sniff his shoulder. "Did you use my body wash?" I ask. "I knocked mine over, and it spilled, leaving nothing in the bottle." I laugh at the thought of him using my Victoria's Secret body wash. "And how do you like My Desire?" I ask between laughs. "You don't get to take a shower first anymore." he growls before leaving.

I walk out into the kitchen for some food and find Tommy sitting at the table. I sit down across form him with a bagel in one hand and a glass of juice in the other. "If you still want to, maybe we can try to have a relationship when I turn 18. Until then, can things just go back to the way they were before you left? I'm not sure if can trust you yet, but I'll try." I look at him, unsure of what he'll say. "Okay. I have to go groceery shopping later, want to come with? We can get poptarts." "Sure, but we have to get the poptarts first."

He laughs, and I laugh with him. Maybe, just maybe, things will be okay again.

"Where are the poptarts?" We're standing in the grocery store, and I can't read any of the signs. How am I supposed to find anything? "That way." he points to an aisle. "Come find me after you get you precious poptarts." He just doesn't understand my love of poptarts. When I catch up with Tommy a little while later, I'm holding the poptarts and a can of coffee as well. I turn down an aisle and see Tommy looking at something on the shelf. Normal right? What wasn't normal was the chick who was all over him. Her tan was fake, and her hair was bleached blonde. I wouldn't be surprised if her name was Barbie. When Tom saw me he shot me a "help me" look. It's time to have some fun.

"Tommy, sweetie, don't forget we have to pick up my ring on the way home." The girl looked at me like I was the devil or something. "Oh, hello. I'm Tom's girlfriend Jude." I say, holding my hand out for her to shake. She ignores me. "So do you want to get a drink with me tonight?" she asks him, running a finger along his jaw. That does it. Get ready barbis. There's gonna be a smackdown! Tommy must have noticed that I was ready to introduce her to my fist because he grabbed my waste and pulled me away before I coould launch myself at her. "Lemme at her Tommy." I growled, gioving her the evil eye. "We've got to go Crystal. Bye." He pulls me to the check out line.

"Who was that?" I hiss once we're outside. "That was my ex-girlfriend Crystal, emphasis on ex."