The next morning Jude woke up a little groggy. She'd stayed up late writing a new song that she wanted to show Tommy. Jude really wanted to impress him, she felt like she had to show him that she was the real deal. Beep. Beep. Beep. Jude looked around for her cell phone and picked it up, listening to the voicemail. Jude was surprised when she heard Tommy's voice on the phone, she didn't even know how he got her number.
"Jude, Hey, it's Tommy. D said you have to be here at 9 instead of 10. He told me your car is in the shop and that Sadie usually gives you a ride. She's already here, so I guess I'll come pick you up. I'll be there at 9:45, be ready! Later."
Jude jumped out of bed. Tommy was coming to pick her up, this was a huge deal. She had a lot of work to do.
Jude ran to the bathroom and brushed her teeth, contemplating what to wear. Blue jeans, black jeans? Tank top or t-shirt? Aaah, she thought. This is so nerve wracking! Wait, why am I all of a sudden getting so worked up over a guy? I shouldn't have to change who I am or dress extra special just for him. Jude calmly walked back to her room and grabbed a pair of ripped jeans and a Ramones t-shirt. She put that on and pulled on her black Converse. This is how it's supposed to be, she thought.
Jude glanced at the clock and saw it was 9:40. She ran to the kitchen and grabbed a granola bar, just as she heard the doorbell ring. She figured it was Tommy and yelled, "Coming!" She opened the door and was surprised to see Jamie.
"Hey Jude. Just wanted to see if you were free to hang and stuff," Jamie said hopefully.
"Oh man, I would love to, but I have to go in like a minute. D wants me in by 10," Jude said.
"Oh, it's ok. Maybe later," Jamie said, a little sad. "Hey, didn't you meet your new producer yesterday?" he asked.
"Yeah, you won't believe who it was." I replied.
"Hmm…Billie Joe from Greenday? Wait, I know, Justin Timberlake!" Jamie joked.
"I may not be Justin Timberlake, but I sure know how to bring sexy back," said someone laughing behind Jamie. Ah…Tommy, so hott. Definitely bringing sexy back.
"Lil' Tommy Q! No way! Wow…" Jamie said, shocked. "That sucks Jude."
Tommy just looked at Jamie and scoffed. "Come on Jude, we're gonna be late," he said.
"Sorry Jamie. I'll see ya later!" I said.
"Yeah, later, sure," Jamie said.
I followed Tommy to his Viper and sat in the passenger seat. All of a sudden I felt my phone vibrating. It was a text message from Jamie. It said:
Don't let him change you Jude. – Jamie.
Aaw, Jamie's such a cutie, always looking out for me. That's why I love him. Wait – love him? I mean I love Jamie as a friend…yeah, as a friend. Whoo…scared myself for a minute there.