Okay guys. Here's my 4th chapter. Sorry it took me so long. Don't you hate it when school gets in the way of things. Well, that's okay. With no further adu (or however you spell it)...

Chapter 4: Tell Me You Love

Jude and Tommy were on the couch watching the rest of Romeo and Juliet. Jude was trying to pay attention to the movie but Tommy kept distracting her. He would stare at her, poke her, or try to tickle her. When the movie finally ended Tommy decided to make some dinner for them. Jude went to the kitchen when she smelt something.

Jude: What are doing?

Tommy: Cooking some dinner.

Jude: Hmm, dinner at 10:00 at night. This ought to be good. So what are you making?

Tommy: My famous shrimp pasta.

Jude: Sounds tasty.

Tommy: Oh it is.

He put the spoon down on the counter as he let the pasta and the shrimp (in a separate pot) heat up. Tommy turned around and saw Jude leaning over the counter. He went over and kissed her. Once they drew away Jude had the biggest smile on her face. Tommy shared that same reaction. He put his head on hers and held her hands.

Tommy: I love you.

Jude just smiled. Tommy was waiting for her to say it back, but it never came. Then he came to realize that she hasn't said it ever to him.

Tommy: Jude, I love you.

Jude: I know you do.

He picked his head up.

Tommy: I really do love you.

Jude: You too.

Tommy: Jude, is there a reason that you don't say "I love you" to me?

Jude: What are you talking about? I just did.

Tommy: No, you said "you too", not I love you. I haven't heard you say "I love you" yet. Why? Is it me?

Jude: Tommy it's…

They heard something boiling. Tommy turned around and saw the spaghetti about to fly out of the pan. He turned off the stove just in time. He motioned Jude to go to the living room where there was a table. Jude sat there waiting for Tommy. He came out with a couple of plates, and two champagne glasses. He went back into the kitchen and came out with a large bowl of pasta and shrimp.

Jude: So what's with the champagne glasses?

Tommy: Even though you can't have real wine, at least we can act like it.

Tommy pulled out a bottle of grape juice and poured into both glasses.

Jude: Very nice.

After they finished eating Tommy and Jude left the dishes in the sink. They went straight to Tommy's room. They were making out on the bed until Tommy broke it off.

Jude: What's wrong?

Tommy: Nothing. It's just that, I can't believe this is actually happening.

Jude: I know. It's like some kind of dream mixed in with reality.

Tommy: Jude, about earlier…

Jude: I don't want to talk about it Tommy.

Tommy: But I do. I just want to know why you won't say it. Please tell me, am I doing something wrong?

Jude: Tommy, it's not just you.

Tommy: So I am part of the problem.

Jude: No, that's not what I meant. I don't know what I mean.

Tommy: Jude, just tell me the truth. Why won't you say it?

Jude: Because it's not worth it.

Tommy: What?

Jude: What's the point of falling in love with someone when you know you're going to get hurt?

Tommy: Jude…

Jude: I fell in love with Shay, and he broke my heart. I fell in love with Jamie and he did the same thing. I also fell in love with you.

Her voice turned into a whisper.

Jude: You are the one I'm mostly afraid to say those words to. I don't know how but you always seem to be hurting me. I know that you love me, and I'm so happy that we're together, but I just can't say it. I'm sorry.

Tommy: It's okay Jude. I…understand. I just want you to know, that I'm sorry for all the pain that I caused. I never want to hurt you ever again.

Jude pulled the covers over both of them and they wrapped around each other and smiling. Tommy's phone then rang. They both groaned as it ruined the comfortable silence they had.

Jude: Don't pick it up.

Tommy: It might be important.

Jude: Fine, but hurry back.

Tommy kissed Jude on her temple and gently got up from the bed to get the phone on the table next to his DVD collection.

Tommy: Hello?

Darius: Hey T! What up man? It's Darius.

Tommy: D? What's up? What are you doing calling here so late?

Darius: I just wanted to remind you and Jude have that single to make by next week.

Tommy: I know, D. I just haven't told Jude yet.

Darius: Well you better tell her soon.

Jude got up from the bed and went over to Tommy and locked arms.

Jude: Who's that?

Darius: Who was that?

Tommy: Uh, no one D.

Jude started to kiss his neck and Tommy was melting.

Tommy: Uh, listen I, umm, have to let you go.

Darius: You have a girl over there don't you.

Tommy: Yea.

Jude then let her hands travel to his legs and rubbed up and down. This was driving Tommy crazy.

Tommy: Okay, really I have to go.

Darius: Alright T, I'll see you tomorrow. And behave.

Tommy hung up the phone and made Jude stop. She was laughing.

Tommy: I was on the phone with Darius. Not a good idea.

Jude: Well, you seemed to like it. After all you're still smiling.

Jude started to kiss his lips and traveled down to his neck again.

Tommy: Don't start that again.

Jude: Aw, c'mon.

Jude went up to his lips again and guided him to the bed without ever breaking the kiss. She spread her body on the bed and Tommy startled on top of her. Tommy broke of the kiss and looked into her eyes. Then he kissed her again and went to her neck, then her shoulders, and back up to her ear. Jude let out a slight giggle as his warm breath tickled her ear. Jude took off Tommy's shirt and Tommy's hand started to slowly moved up Jude's shirt. He felt her bra hook on the back. He was planning on unhooking it be decided not to. He just let his hands wonder on her bare back. Jude felt his muscles ripple. Tommy kissed her lips lightly and started to go down. He went from her neck to her shoulders, to her stomach, and back up again. At last, Tommy took off her shirt and threw it across the room. Jude turned Tommy over so that she was on top of him. Tommy took a minute to admire her with only her bra on and then kissed her.

It was getting more and more intense every second. Love and lust ran throughout their veins as their hearts started to pick up pace. Tommy was going for the hook of the bra. He was about to unhook it until Jude pulled away quickly. She had fear in her eyes and without delay she got off of him and went to the side of the bed. Tommy got up and went next to Jude and put his arm around her. She laid her head down on his shoulder.

Jude: I'm sorry.

Tommy: There's nothing to be sorry about. If you weren't ready, then you weren't ready. It's okay. I'll wait for you.

Jude: Thank you, Tommy.

Tommy: I love you.

Jude:…I…you too.

Tommy was a bit disappointed that she still couldn't say it but she had plenty of good reasons. But like he said, he would wait, until it was right for her. He would wait until the end of time. He hugged her tightly. Jude stood up and took a shirt from one of the drawers. She took a shirt and boxers and went into the bathroom. When she came out she was wearing a big white T-shirt with blue print on it saying "Boyz! Attack." The boxers were regular blue and rolled up. Jude laid down on the bed next to Tommy who was already asleep. Slowly she drifted off into sleep too.

Jude: Tommy I love you.

Tommy: You what?

Jude: I love you! I love you more than anything.

Jude hugged him put he didn't return the hug. He made her let go of him and backed away slowly shaking his head.

Jude: Tommy!

Tommy: It was a mistake Jude.

Jude's tears were falling down her face one by one.

Jude: Tommy, please.

She grabbed his hand as he walked away.

Jude: Tommy don't leave me!

Tommy: Good bye Jude.

Jude: No!

Jude shot up from the bed with tears on her face. She wiped them off. She didn't notice that she woke up Tommy until she felt his warm hand on her ice cold shoulder. She was shaking.

Tommy: Baby, what's wrong?

Jude: Nothing.

Tommy: Jude, you're trembling.

Jude: I just had a bad dream. That's all.

Jude placed herself back on Tommy as he rocked her back and forth in his arms. He kissed her cheek telling her it'll be okay. Jude was afraid. Was the dream a sign? Maybe it was saying that they couldn't work. Now, she knew that she couldn't say the three words that she dreaded. She didn't know what to do. She just stayed in Tommy's arms until she fell asleep. Tommy was still awake stroking her hair as she was asleep. He gave her a soft kiss on the lips and whispered "I love you" in her ear. She smiled and so did he. Tommy held Jude as he fell asleep again.

It was about 9:30am and Tommy woke up feeling Jude's body next to his. He could scarcely remember the night before. But then he retained the information that had happened. They almost…but she stopped it. There was a knock on the door. Tommy grunted and lifted himself off the bed gently and went to see who was at the door. They knocked again.

Tommy: Yea, yea, I'm coming.

He opened the door.

Tommy: Oh, crap!

I know, I know, it's short, but i hope you still liked it. I'll try to make the other one longer. But next week I won't be here. I'm going to CANADA! and i am SO gonna see where the IS studio is. Well, see ya guys! Please R&R!