A/N-thanks once again for the awesome reviews! You guys are seriously awesome! But I do miss my faithful reader, ToMmYandJuDe-ISlover! Where have you gone??? I miss your stories! But anyways, here's the next update! I do not own anything Instant Star related, but I do own "Christmas Wishes" (the song). This contains some serious Jommy moments! Enjoy!
Chapter 4: Christmas Wishes…And Other Things
"We're gonna do a what?" Jude looked at Darius like he had grown two more heads. "We're going to make a Christmas album."
"Why?"
"The idea just came to me. It's something new for all of you. So all of you are going to be on the album, except Kwest. He's going to be producing Karma."
"Wait, everybody's singing?"
"Yes, Tom, everyone is singing, even you." Darius smiled down at Tommy as his face lost color. Jude let out a snicker and Tommy gave her a death glare.
"Okay, everybody get to work. Time is not on your side." Everyone exited the office. Jude caught up with Tommy walking towards Studio A. "Wow, Little Tommy Q coming out of retirement, can't miss that."
"Jude, I haven't done anything like this in a long time, with the exception of the charity event with Chaz. I don't know if I'm ready."
"What? Is Tommy Quincy afraid of doing a song?"
"I'm not afraid, just nervous."
"Mhmm, I bet."
"What, I'm not!"
"Sure. Anyway, do you want to want to work on the duet or solo first?"
"The duet."
"Alrighty then. Shall we go into the studio and get started?"
"We shall." They walked into the studio and got to work immediately. After about two hours, they had about everything down except the chorus. "No, I don't like that line. It's too sappy."
"Sappy?! Jude, what are you talking about? It's passionate."
"Well, then it's a little too passionate."
"No way! It's got eh right amount!"
"Well, what about this, then?" She took the pencil to erase the line he wrote and wrote one of her own. He read it when she was finished, a frown forming on his lips. "This? You aren't serious, are you?"
"What's wrong with it?"
"What's wrong with it? It's too bland. There's like, no emotion in this."
"Whatever! There's plenty of emotion in it."
"No there isn't. You're putting the feelings out there, but you're hiding them with this line. How about this?" He took the pencil to write another line. Jude looked over it with a furrowed brow. She re-read it over and over until the gears in her head clicked. "Okay, I'm liking this. It's passionate, but it's not putting everything out there."
"Great! I'll go tell D we're ready to record." Tommy left and brought Darius back a moment later. Kwest was asked to sit in and work the soundboard. "Okay, Tommy and Jude, Christmas Wishes take one in five, four, three two." Jude and Tommy were sitting in the recording booth, facing each other with the microphone in the middle. "You ready, girl?"
"Ready as I'll ever be." The music began playing in the headphones. Jude looked at Tommy before getting ready to sing.
Christmas Wishes
Verse 1 (Jude)
If I had to wish for anything
Anything at all
I'd wish for your love
To be your shooting star
If I had to dream anything
Anything in my mind
I'd dream of us together
Leaving all of this behind
Chorus (Jude)
Christmas Wishes
Mistletoe kisses
Winter wonderland
Take me by the hand
Love me more than there are stars in the sky
I'll be your girl and you'll be my guy
Tommy smiled at Jude before his verse came on.
Verse 2 (Tommy)
You've been there for me
More than I can say
If I had the chance
I'd take all your pain away
I wish I could change
Change everything that's gone wrong
I wish I could be there
To show you how to be strong
Chorus (Tommy)
Christmas wishes
Mistletoe kisses
Winter wonderland
Take me by the hand
Love me more than anything in the world
I'll be your guy and you'll be my girl
Bridge (Both)
Lovin' you has been like a rollercoaster
We're still on this ride
But I feel invincible
With you by my side (by my side)
Oh yeah yeah yeah
Chorus (Both)
Christmas wishes
Mistletoe kisses
Winter wonderland
Take me by the hand
Our love is irreplaceable
Our hearts unbreakable
Chorus (Both)
Christmas wishes (mistletoe kisses)
Winter wonderland (take me by the hand)
Our love is irreplaceable (our hearts unbreakable)
Chorus (Both)
Christmas wishes
Mistletoe kisses
Winter wonderland
Take me by the hand
Our love is irreplaceable
Our hearts unbreakable
They ended the song, never taking their eyes off of each other. "Guys, that was, uh, wow, just wow." Kwest was pretty much speechless as he stared at the two through the class. They were staring at each other intently, completely oblivious to everyone else in the studio. "Uh, guys? I believe that was a perfect take. We'll add the band later. Guys? Hello? Are you listening?" Jude and Tommy were too absorbed in each other to pay attention to him. "We should give them a moment," Darius said as he ushered Kwest out of the room. They faintly noticed that someone had left the room. Tommy was first to finally break the silence. "Jude, we…that…I mean you were incredible." He walked over to her, leaned down and whispered in her ear, "You'll always be my shooting star." His voice sent shivers down her spine. He looked into her eyes intently, repeating the words with his eyes. He was about to open the door when she got up and gently placed her hand on top of his, which was resting on the doorknob. She then started to sing to him.
"Your eyes are holding up the sky. Your eyes make me weak I don't know why." She looked up at him, hoping he understood the meaning. Clearly he did because he gently backed her against the wall. They weren't speaking, but talking with their eyes. They intertwined their fingers as he slowly made his way towards her ear. "Jude," was the only thing he had to say to send tingles and shivers all throughout her body. He started to kiss her ear, earlobe and directly under her ear. She turned her neck to give him better access. She let out a slight moan as he continued to kiss her neck. He made his way up her neck, stopping to pay special attention to her jaw line. He kissed her cheek and then finally the corner of her mouth before pulling away. He looked down at her and she looked up at him. She silently told him to continue. He slowly leaned down and was only inches away from her lips when Jude's phone rang. The familiar chords of 'I'm In Love with My Guitar' played throughout the recording booth, so Jude knew it was Jamie.
"Hey Jamie.Yeah, I was just finishing up here. Okay, I'll meet you there in a minute. Alright, see you in a few. Bye." She looked up at Tommy, her eyes full of sadness. "I'm sorry. I gotta go."
"No, it's okay. I'll see you tomorrow." His eyes quickly reflected her sadness before he walked out of the room. Jude sighed as she thought about what had just happened. Sure, it was just a little necking, if you will, but there was so much emotion. He was so tender with her. His touch and breath had caused her whole body to quiver. A small smile tugged at her lips as she left G-Major and went to meet Janie.