Disclaimer: I don't own Instant Star.

A/N: Sorry it took me a while to update. My damn laptop crashed and my mom barely let's me use her computer. Hopefully I'll get it fixed soon or just buy a new one... Eh... enough about me. Hope you like!

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Title: Tied to a Dream

Summary: Sequel to We All Need Somebody. Jude is slowly dealing with Tommy's leaving. But what happens when the man who raped Jude escapes from jail and seeks revenge? Will that be enough to bring Tommy home? Or will Jude have to deal with him herself?

Chapter Three: Moving On

Rating: T

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Jake stood in his living room, processing the news that Jude had just delivered to him. Was it possible, that this could happen to such a wonderful girl like Jude? It wasn't right. It wasn't fair. Jake took a deep breath, continuously having to calm himself down. He walked upstairs and headed inside his bedroom. Jake closed his door behind him and jumped on his skateboard, rolling to the other side of his room where his stereo was. He put a cd in and turned up the music.

"Jake!" Jude slammed her fist against his door, trying to turn the doorknob with her shaking hand. But it was locked. Jude turned her back to the door and glanced around the quiet neighborhood. It was getting dark out and every slight flicker from the wind caused Jude to jump. The silence was soon interrupted by the sound of a motor, and Jude saw a car turning onto the street.

Jude watched intently as the car neared her. She had a sudden gut feeling that something bad was about to happen. Usually, it was just a feeling. But this one was strong, overpowering. When the vehicle came close enough, Jude recognized the driver. Jude spun around and began knocking on Jake's door again. She heard the door pull into her driveway. The engine shut off and the door opened.

"JUDE!"

Jude turned around slowly, "What do you want?"

"You owe mom a god damn new mirror that's what!" Sadie hissed, then she headed inside the house.

Jude sighed, glancing once more at Jake's door. Maybe he didn't want to talk to her. Maybe the news was too much for him. Did he think less of her now? Did she just lose the most important person she knew? It wouldn't be the first time. Jude reluctantly made her way across the street towards her house. She went inside and walked straight to her room, dropping herself on her bed. She laid her head on her pillow, moving her cold hands underneath it. Jude was confused when she felt something metal underneath. She grabbed it and pulled her arms out from under the pillow.

Jude sat up and stared at the item. It was a dirty kitchen knife. Nothing but an ordinary piece of a silverware. Jude studied the dried brown matter on the blade. She didn't know why there was a knife under her pillow, but she sure as hell knew that it wasn't the Tooth Fairy who left it there.

Suddenly Jude dropped the knife, realizing exactly what it was. It was definitely Brian who left her the knife. He'd been in her room and left her the knife. And it was not just any ordinary piece of silverware. It was the knife Brian had stabbed his own brother with. And the stuff on the knife wasn't dirt. It was dried blood.

Jude jumped when her cell phone began vibrating across her nightstand. She grabbed it and opened it. She had a text message from Jake.

Come outside.

Jude stood up from her bed and glanced outside. Jake was standing in front of her house on the sidewalk. She smiled and headed downstairs and out the door.

"Jake!" Jude jogged towards him and stopped, still afraid that he felt differently about her.

Jake looked down at her for a moment and then wrapped his arms around her, hugging her tightly. Jude smiled, savoring the moment. Jake wasn't sure how to handle the situation. Would he ask her to talk about it? What if she didn't want to? Or would he just go about the night, as if all was normal? Wouldn't that seem insensitive?

"So, we going somewhere?" Jude smirked, eyeing the keys in his hand.

Jake smiled, grateful that she'd enlightened the situation, "Maybe."

Jude laughed, grabbing his keys from him "Fine, don't tell. I'll just take the jeep for a ride by myself."

"Alright, alright." Jake said, chasing after her as she ran for his car. He quickly caught up with her and grabbed her, lifting her into the air. He spun her around once and put her back on the ground.

"Aw, can't I drive?" Jude pouted, dropping his keys in his open hand.

"Maybe next time," Jake said opening the passenger door for her. He closed it when she was inside and walked around the jeep, getting into the driver's seat. He turned the key in the ignition and pulled out into the street.

"Well?"

"My buddy is having a big party," Jake explained. "Thought it'd be nice to go out. You could use it right?"

"Yeah," Jude agreed. "I haven't done much of anything since-"

Jake felt the need for a subject change, "I like your shirt."

"Thanks." Jude said, confused. Did he truly like her long black sleeves? The rest was hidden under her black vest. Oh well. It was a compliment and she didn't mind.

The ride didn't take very long. They ended up on a quiet road and Jake pulled over to the side of the street. Jude looked outside and saw that the party was at an abandoned warehouse. It was dark but Jude could tell there were a lot of people already there. When she opened the car door she could hear the music blaring.

"What, your friend doesn't have a house?" Jude asked.

Jake pushed her playfully as he walked past, "It's cool, come on."

Jude grabbed Jake's arm and let him lead her into the warehouse. When they walked in, Jude smelled alcohol and cigarettes. It would have been cold inside without all the body heat. There were some strobe lights set up, battery operated was Jude's guess. Many people were dancing, some just standing around, drinking, smoking, taking drugs.

"Hey Danny," Jake said to someone. The guy was tall and skinny and had short blonde hair.

"Jake!" Jude felt Jake's arm pull away from her as he shook Danny's hand. "You made it dude."

"Of course," Jake said just as a pretty brunette came to Danny's side. Jake nodded her way, "Hey Nicole."

"Jakey!" the girl beamed. "Come dance with me!"

A second later she'd grabbed his hand and dragged him away. Sure, I'll just stand here by myself. Jude rolled her eyes and walked in the opposite direction. She found a side door and headed outside. The air was cold but fresh and felt good to breathe in. She didn't want to be the party pooper, but she'd already lost her date to another woman. So she didn't have much of a choice.

She thought about finding some booze or maybe bumming a cigarette off someone. Anything to rebel against the people who her actions might hurt. People that left her. People that obviously didn't care in the first place.

I'm doing it again, Jude thought, Thinking too much. Thinking about him. He's gone Jude…and he's never coming back…

"What are you doing out here?"

Jude turned around to see Jake approaching her, "Getting some fresh air… Jakey."

Jake laughed, "Uh oh. Do I sense some jealousy going on?"

"Psh, you wish Jake." Jude said, crossing her arms.

Jake put his hands on her shoulders and pulled her towards him. He closed his eyes and leaned down slowly. Jude's heartbeat quickened as she unfolded her arms and wrapped them around Jake's neck. Jude could feel his sweet breath as his lips were only centimeters from hers.

"Jude?"

Jude froze. Her eyes were shut but she knew that voice anywhere.