Hey thanks to those of you who reviewed already, I was so happy to read your reviews, it seriously made my day so THANKS SO MUCH, anyway here is another chapter, hope you like it.

Disclaimer: I do not own Instant Star or any of the characters.

Chapter two

She was laying in her bed, with an ice pack on her side, last night was bad, it had always been bad but yesterday was the worst, he kept kicking her, on her ribs, he made her strip down to her underwear, and began hitting her with the belt, so now at 7:00 am, she was supposed to be at G-Major by now, but there was no way she could go in today, feeling the way she felt, and looking the way she looked, how could she explain to everyone why she had black eye, she could barely even walk, he kept hitting her with his belt on her thighs, and legs, over and over, there was no way she was leaving her bed today, sometimes she hated Sadie so much, Sadie the straight A student, Sadie the pretty one, Sadie, the one all guys wanted, even Tommy, her Tommy, Sadie never got punished, she never did anything wrong, she was perfect in every way, Sadie was so clueless about everything, this had been happening to Jude since she was about 3 or 4, her dad would always get mad because Jude was always loud, always running around the house, singing her heart out, he was jealous because Jude had the talent he wished he had, to pursue a singing career, he hated the fact that at such a young age, Jude had gotten more recognition, then he ever got, ever since then, anytime something good happened to Jude, or if he just had a crappy day he would take it out on her, the night she won the Instant Star contest, she really got it, Sadie and their mom had went to the store to get a cake and ice cream, to celebrate her winning, she was in her room, getting changed into her pajamas, Stuart knocked on the door, she reluctantly answered.

Jude: come in, she said hoping it was Sadie or her mom

Stuart opened the door making his way inside her room, her heart began racing a mile a minute, he walked over to her bed, and sat down on the edge, she just stood there, standing next to her dresser.

Stuart: so Jude you think your some hot shot, now that you won a stupid little contest, you'll never make it big, your voice is crap, and to tell you the truth noone really cares about a dumb red head punk rocker girl, that style is over, you'll be the laughing stock of your school if you fail, which, by the way you will fail, your no good, he said with an evil smirk on his face, Jude felt her heart pound against her chest, she balled her fist.

Jude: you know what "DAD" your just jealous because you never got to be a singer, your just jealous because I have a voice people can actually listen to without wanting to choke there self to death, you suck your no good, get over it and over yourself, noone cares about you or your damn dream, they care about my dream, because un like you I am actually good, so stop fucking blaming me for what you don't have, I'm tired of you, and your threats, just leave me the hell alone. Jude didn't know what came over her, she was just so tired of being afraid of him, she quickly regretted her outburst, as her dad flew off the bed and got in her face

Stuart: you wanna repeat that honey, he said as he put both his hands around next, choking her, she tried to pull his hands off of her but he was to strong, she started gasping for air as he finally let go, he then slapped her hard across her face, the ring he had on caused a gash just below Jude's eye.

Jude was snapped out of her thoughts, the sound of her cell phone ringing, she looked at the screen Tommy's picture popped up, she debated whether or not to answer, then she figured she might as well answer, if she didn't Tommy would definitely show up.

Jude: hello? She said trying to make herself sound sick.

Tommy: Jude, you were supposed to be here at 7:00, it's 7:30, what's wrong with your voice?

Jude: I can't come in today Tommy...I'm sick, can you please ask Darius if I can have the rest of the week off?

Tommy: Jude I don't know, you know how D is, I can probably get you today off but I don't know about the rest of the week,

Jude: that's fine Quincy, I'll take what I can get, she said with a sigh

Tommy: well do you want me to stop by after work, I'll make you some soup, and all the other stuff sick people eat, he with hopefulness in his voice.

(Jude thinking): he can't come over, if he see's me like this he'll get suspicious

Tommy: Jude, you there?

Jude: um... yea I'm here.

Tommy: well do you want me to come over after work?

Jude: no that's ok Tommy... I don't want you to catch whatever it is I have, I'll be fine don't worry about me, she rambled.

Tommy: oook Girl, but if you need anything call me, ok? I don't care what time it is, if you need ANYTHING call me. He said, his voice tender yet firm.

Jude: awww thanks Quincy, you're the best, you know that right?

Tommy: yea I know, I try. He said smirking

Jude: your full of yourself Quincy, she said laughing. Well I guess I'll see you tomorrow

Tommy: yea 8:00 sharp not a second later.

Jude: wow you would think you would have a little more compassion for the sick girl,

she said, her voice mocking hurt.

Tommy: aww poor baby, ok you make sure your cute little butt is down here 8:00 am ok? Was that better? He said smirking

Jude: not really Quincy, she laughed, anyway I'll see you tomorrow, bye

Tommy: bye girl.

After hanging up, she got out of bed, limping her way to her mirror, she looked at her reflection, her left eye was bruised, and her lip busted, she put her head in her hands and started crying, why her, all she was ever good at was writing music and singing, why did she have to be punished for it, how could a father be so cruel to there own child. Ever since she was younger she always found excuses as to why she always had a bruise or a busted lip, she always claimed she fell, so people just believed her, they just thought she was clumsy, she was lucky that with the more severe bruises, she could cover them, they where mostly on her thighs, legs, and stomach, she never wore shorts so noone ever saw.

She was always alone now and days, her mom left about 5 months ago, she's with a guy young enough to be her son, and now she wants to marry the guy, hence the divorce papers that came yesterday, Sadie was to busy with work at G-Major, and collegeand now since she started dating Kwest, she practically lives with him, so Jude was alone most of the time, she kind of liked the piece and quiet of being alone, but the times that her dad came home drunk, and had a bad day, she wished someone was there to rescue her, she's thought about telling someone, well not just anyone, she really wanted to tell Tommy, she knew Tommy would help her and protect her, but she was to ashamed, and she didn't want to bring him into her dysfunctional home life.

She decided what she needed was a hot bath, she went into her drawers and pulled out some underwear, she opened another drawer and pulled out her favorite pair of pajama bottoms and a black fitted t-shirt, that said ROCK STAR, she headed to the bathroom, once in there ,she turned the water on she made sure it was really hot, she removed her clothes wincing in pain as she slid her underwear off since she had bruises all over her thighs it hurt when she removed her underwearshe slowly slid into the tub, loving the feel of the hot water on her skin.

After about ten minutes of relaxation, she was startled by a loud bang coming from downstairs, she quickly turned off the water, grabbing a towel, she heard her father yelling at someone

Mr. H: what the hell are you doing calling my house, he yelled, you left me Victoria, you left me for another man, you have no right to call MY HOUSE,...I don't care ...anyway they don't want to speak to you anymore... don't you get it Sadie and Jude hate you...you have no reason to call My House anymore, he slammed the phone down.

Jude had heard everything, she knew he was drunk, and she knew what was coming next, she finished getting dressed, and made her way to her room, and dialed #1 on her speed dial. Pick up, pick up, pick up,

Tommy: hey Jude, what's up ?

Jude: Tommy is there anyway you could meet me at the park, down the street from my house in about 10 minutes ? She begged. She heard footsteps coming up the stairs, she started to panic, please Tommy just say you'll meet me please, she began to cry.

Tommy: Jude what's wrong, did something happen to you, his said, his voice full of worry

Jude: Tommy just say you'll meet me please, she began crying hysterically, as she opened her window and climbed out.

Tommy: ok girl I'm on my way, he hopped out of his chair and made is way out of G-major, well more like he ran out of G-Major, and made his way to his Viper.

Jude climbed down a tree that was right outside of her window, she could hear her dad yelling her name she continued to make her way down the tree, once she made it to the bottom, shew took off running down the street towards the park.

ok sorry if this chapter confused you, it kind of confused me, lol, well anyway I hope you guys liked it if not sorry, but just let me no, thanks again to those of you who reviewed. Please review again, it makes me all warm and fuzzy inside to read a review lol