Privet moy readers! How are you all? Good to know. As promised I am posting chapter 10, right now! So thanx for all the reviews they mean a lot to me! Some of them were very encouraging. I'm so0o0o glad you all liked the Laundromat scene. Man that was fun to write. Ok so here is chapter 10: Empty Kisses.

Jude leaned her head against the window and watched as it began to pour.

" I can't believe that I gave Thomas Quincy a hard on. I'm shocked to say the least. His face was priceless."

"How is she doing this to me! It's like I'm a freakin hormonal 16 year old. Jeeze I need to find a way to keep my mind from wandering like that."

The rain poured harder and slanted as the wind blew. Tommy pulled in the driveway and stared at the window into the gloomy weather. Neither made a move to get out as thunder boomed and lighting streaked across the sky.

" God my clean clothes, there gonna get soaked and smell like mildew." Jude sighed in frustration. Tommy looked out the window, over at Jude and then at the basket of clothes in the back.

" I'll bring the clothes in just hold the door open so I can run in."

" What?"

" I'll bring in the clothes, ok?"

" But you'll get soaked."

" No. It's fine. I'll be fine."

" The whole reason I'm upset is because my clothes will get wet."

" I'll put my jacket on top to protect them ok?"

" No, Tommy you'll get cold."

" Would you like to sit here until it stops raining? 'Cause it doesn't look like it's stopping anytime soon."

" Fine."

Jude jumped out of the car and ran up the slipper steps. Tommy laughed as she fell on her butt get soaked by the rain. She screamed when her seat hit the floor, and nearly cried as she felt a wave of rainwater soak her. He saw the door open and reached into the back and grabbed the basket. He toke off his jacket and put it on the top. He got out and slammed the door and ran into the house. He heard his car alarm and growled as he ran out and opened the door, closed it again and locked it. When he got into Jude's house he was wetter than her. He looked over at Jude who was making tea. She looked sexy. Her wet clothes sticking to her curves, wet hair around her, he couldn't help but stare. Jude turned around to find Tommy ogling her.

"What?"

Tommy shoked his head.

"Nothing."

" Ok. Well, stay right here please?"

" Ya. Will do."

Jude walked out of the room and returned dressed in plaid pajama bottoms and a tank top. She had in hand a towel and a set clothes.

" Here this might fit. You look about the same size as him."

Tommy instantly felt sadness wash over me. "His". They were Andrew's clothes. He toke them gently afraid that they would tear. She gave him the towel and pointed to where the bathroom was. He walked in and peeled of his wet clothes and placed the dry ones on. He walked out and Jude handed him a coffee mug.

"It's peppermint, I hope you like it."

Tommy nodded and toke a seat on the couch. They sat in silence and allowed the hot liquid to warm their bodies. Jude got up and handed Tommy a remote.

" You can watch whatever. I'm going to make some lunch. Are you hungry?"

"I could eat."

Jude walked into the kitchen and began pulling out items to make a great lunch.

Tommy turned the T.V. on and changed the channel until he found Word on the Street.

" And the final story tonight. Is Tom Quincy in love? Sources say that he was seen gallivanting with a young woman. More specifically his newest secretary. They were seen earlier thins morning at a Winco, dancing in aisle 13."

Tommy mentally slapped himself. A picture flashed on the screen, showing him grab her, the next of them dancing, and the final of him dipping her.

" They were also spotted a Laundromat."

More pictures flashed on the screen making Tommy sick. Him tickling her, her folding clothes next to him and them sitting in the car together.

" God, why did I do that? Its like I can't think around her."

"Has he found the one to tame his party boy image? Or she just another flavor of the week. I'm Sarah Collins and this is the "Word on the Street".

Tommy groaned in anger.

" It was probably that punk kid that was staring at her ass."

Tommy walked into the kitchen praying that she hadn't heard any of the newscast. Thankfully she was busy cooking. He inhaled and smiled.

" Whatever that is, it smells fantastic."

"Ya. Well its ready, so go into that cupboard and get two bowls and glasses."

Tommy did as he was told. He watched hungrily as she put rice and the concoction into the bowls. She set them on the table and went into the fridge pulling out ice tea. She sat on the chair cross-legged and started eating. Tommy poked the meal unsure of what it was. Feeling brave he picked up the fork and ate the red and yellow peppers, broccoli, and bean sprout mixture. He scooped up something that looked like meat and chewed slowly. He smiled in satisfaction.

Tommy stretched and rubbed his tummy happily.

"That was awesome."

"You really liked it?"

" Ya, What was it?"

" Tofu."

" Really?"

" Of course. See I told you it was good, and you said it was squishy and moved like jello."

" I was wrong, I admit it."

Jude placed her hand over her heart in mock shock.

" Thomas Quincy apologized and admitted he was wrong in one day. I do believe that the world is ending. I better go get ready."

Tommy rolled his eyes and laughed.

" I'm glad to know your tummy is happy now. You wanna help do dishes? Or do you not know how?" Jude asked teasingly.

" Yes I can do dishes."

" Good then get to it Cinderella."

" Does it look like I live here?"

" No but I cooked so…"

" Then you have to clean."

" You're so spoiled."

" Ya but at least I'm cute."

Jude shoke her head as she started rinsing the dishes. She turned around to get a dishtowel, but walked into Tommy. Tommy looked at her and placed a hand on her cheek.

" Do you have any idea how beautiful you are?"

Jude bit her lip and looked away.

"You're unlike any woman I've ever met. You don't even have to do anything and I want you. Your eyes are like the ocean at dawn, with these flecks of gold and orange. They reflect your beauty. And when you bit your lip like that it drives me near insanity."

His other hand went around her waist and pulled her closer as he leaned in and gently placed a kiss on her lips. Jude kissed back tentively afraid of what could happen. He bit her lip tenderly and attempted to deepen the kiss. When Jude felt Tommy's tongue enter her mouth she pulled away quickly and stepped back.

"What's wrong?"

Jude inhaled deeply trying to find the words to answer the simplest of all questions.

"Tommy I really enjoy kissing you but," she paused searching her mind franctically, "its empty. There's nothing there. When you kiss me I taste lust, not love. I don't wanna be another one nightstand for you. Another 'victory'."

Tommy looked at her dumbfounded. He walked into the bathroom changed quickly and left. Jude sighed knowing that he was beyond anger. She wasn't surprised, guys like Tom Quincy didn't get turned down, ever.

" She said NO! To me! Thomas Quincy music extraordinaire and sex god! Of all people, me! You know what's worse; I just want her even more! She's the first woman to turn me down. But her kiss was so gentle, nothing I've experienced, soft, pouty lips. WHY!"

Tommy drove dangerously as he got even angrier. He sped past other cars and went through two stop signs. He wasn't gonna let her win, oh no. She was going to be his if it was the last thing he did.

Ok so this was the longest chapter so far. And I know some of you may hate me but its gonna get good. I promise. Now its time for teasers!

" Now problem Mrs. Quincy I can book you for Wednesday through Saturday."

" Ma mere est tres ebetant!"

" Tell her your married"