beep beep beep went Jude's alarm clock she had a conference call with Darius that day to finalize their tour plans. "Hello snooze button" was all she said and went back to sleep.
But as she laid her head on the pillow knock knock.
"Mmm who is?" she answered groggily.
"It's Kwest. Come on Jude its time to get up. We have to call up Darius and if your not there he will fly down here and stay. So get up now!"
"Fine im up im up" she replied getting out of her nice warm bed slowly. She walked into the bathroom and took and nice warm shower. Hoping out she grabbed her suitcase and opened it up. On top of all her stuff was a letter sign to Jude in Sadie's hand writing. She quickly opened it up and read what it had to say.
Dear Jude,
I hope that you have a great time in Europe and make many memories to share when you get back. I wanted to tell you that just because you are in Europe doesn't mean that you can come home and leave it all behind whatever you choose there sticks hear too. Have fun and remember that guys come and go but your friends are their when you really need them so don't mess it up with them. I love you very much and miss you already. Oh and don't forget to go shopping for me can you say Italian leather. Love you Sadie.
That got Jude thinking. What if I do mess things up? Would we be able to still be friends? Hmm maybe we should just slow down a bit I don't want to go too fast. Ok so ill talk to him when I can and tell him. "Ok time to get ready". She them pulled out a black undershirt and to go on top a turquoise shirt. She then grabbed a pair of ripped jeans and then her shoes. She finished up with her hair and make up and grabbed her key, phone, bag (with all necessities) and was out the door. She went down to the lobby and ran into the guys.
"Hey guys been waiting long?" she asked
"Just a bit. What took you so long?" asked Wally
"Oh I had a surprise in my suitcase that I had to read. But come on lets get this conference with Darius over with" she said walking out the lobby with her arms around Wally and Kyle.
"Hey thanks dudes keep me out of the group" Spied said with sarcasms
Wally then looked back and said "No problem. I mean you got your chance to hang with her on the plane now it's our turn"
Jude started giggling. She stopped walking and kicked both Kyle and Wally on the butt and ran for it yelling "Last one to the bus is Darius' butt kisser". They all ran after her determined not to be last.
"Ha-ha I win" giggled Jude who was now sitting on the couch in the bus.
"You cheated" said Kyle
"Yea you did" added Wally and Spied
"Ok children lets get this thing over with" said Kwest who was now laughing at how childish they all were.
Ring Ring Ring then out came Darius' voice "Hey everyone how is France Treating
you?"
"Good D it's been fun so far" Replied Jude
"Good that's good to hear" there was a pause then he went on "There has been a change of plans, is everyone there?"
"Yea D everyone is here" said Tommy who was a silent figure that no one had notice till he spoke
"Ok so Jude instead of playing in huge Stadiums like I told you I decided to reach out for smaller groups to be more personal. So you will playing in clubs and cafes and in some towns you will be playing in parks. Know I'm sending you all the information on where you're playing and where you're staying. Ok well I got to go have a great time and don't be afraid to call if you need any help. Oh also you have someone that will be joining you she will be there tonight before you perform. She's there to help you through the entire trip and you even have some room in your schedule to go exploring the cities and she is there to help you so good luck and have some fun" beep and that was all from Darius that day.
"Hmm small groups and a new person sounds like fun to me" said Jude.
"Well from this fax that D sent you will be performing in a club tonight called La Cithéaat 8 tonight" said Kwest then looking at his watch said " It's 10:30 right know who wants to go sight seeing?"
Everyone replied by and loud ME. So they got off the buss, so to not draw attention, and rented out cars from the hotel. They had decided to go to the Louvre first then Jude said that she really wanted to go see the Montmartre area. Then they were off. They all fit in the van so they all wet together Tommy and Kwest in the front and the rest in the back. When they got to the Louvre they decided to get radios instead of a guide. They saw the Venus de Milo, Mona Lisa and many other amazing art works. When leaving they went into the souviner shop to pick up a few things. While in there a group of 3 very attractive boys came up to Jude.
"Excuse me and my bad English but you are Jude Harrison, no?"
She smiled at them and replied "Yes I am and you are?"
"Very happy to be meeting you I am Michelle or Michael. These are my friends Paul an Pier. We are very big fans of you. Will you sign these for us?"
With a quick blush and a ruffle through her purse she found a pen "I would love too… there you go Michelle… Paul… and Pier…"
"Jude we got to go if you want to make it to Montmartre and actually enjoy it" said Spied who just then realized that there were 3 guys surrounding his girl.
"Oh ok be right out… by the way I'm performing tonight at La CithéaWe'll get there around 7 to set up maybe you can come and watch. Well it was nice meeting you bye" she said quickly walking out of the store and back to the group waiting for her.
"What was that about?" asked Tommy
"Oh them just a group of fans that recognized me" replied Jude with a bit of hop in her voice. "So we should get going I really want to walk around Montmartre you know it was a haven for artists and writers before WW1 so let's get going." She commanded trying to push the group closer to the exit.
Walking up the steps of Montmartre wasn't easy and by the time they got up to the top they were all tired accepts for Jude who was extremely excited.
"Ok Jude you need to calm down just a bit" said Spied who was trying to catch his breath
"I can't I have wanted to see this place since Sadie was looking up Europe spots for a project in Jr. High" squealed Jude as she jumped around the group of very tired boys.
"Ok Jude from what you said in the van there is an open area with painters. Where is this place?" asked Kyle
"It's right around that corner. There is also a restaurant to sit and relax. You guys ready to go?" she asked with a little pout
"Fine let's go before she starts complaining" said Kwest giggling
They all walked around the corner and their eyes widened when they saw what Jude had been waiting to see all day. There were artist everywhere each one with a different technique and different paintings. There was even an outdoor sitting area encircled with painters and their work.
She looked at everyone and realized they were surprised and said "See I told you it was amazing"
They all went to the different painters and looked at there work. Jude saw an amazing painting of the Eiffel Tower and couldn't keep her eyes off it. Spied came around her and asked "Why don't you just buy it?"
"Hmm oh yea I was just admiring it then I was going to buy it. Did you find anything you like?" asked Jude
"Yea I'm looking at it" said Spied getting a blush out of Jude
"Spied we need to talk about what is going on" said Jude making the mood a bit more uncomfortable
"Oh I thought we were doing just fine" said Spied
"We are I just think we need to slow it down. You know not move to fast I do like you I just don't want to move to fast and ruin our friendship in the process of creating something more. You get what I mean don't you" said Jude trying to get him to understand
"Yea I guess I just didn't expect it is all. Is this coming from you or someone else?" asked Spied implying that Tommy was confusing her
"No Spied, you know that the letter that I got it was from Sadie and she knows how I feel about you and the letter said to just make sure that what happens in Europe doesn't stay in Europe. And I just don't want to ruin what we have especially since we have amazing chemistry on stage I don't want to ruin that I like our friendship and do want to try and be more but take it one step at a time. Please understand."
"Yea I understand I agree. I think that we should be thinking straight like you said the group has to deal with it too. But I don't want to go too slow like before when we were just friends is that possible."
"Of course I mean we have kissed and let's just say I don't want to loose that perk" she said with a little smirk
"Oh I understand your using me but as long and I get to kiss you and no one else I'm ok with that" he said with a smirk. With that Jude grabbed his hand and squeezed it then whispered in his ear "later I promise later" she let go and bought the painting wrapped it in the paper and put it in her bag.
"Spied go back to the guys I'll be fine I want to look around some more" said Jude
"Yea ok well see you back at the restaurant" said Spied with a good bye
Jude walked forward while someone watched her from the corner of the square. Once Spied was out of sight he walked towards her.
"Jude can I talk to you?" asked Tommy
"If you're going to tell me that I belong with you and not Spied then no but if you want to apologize then you can" said Jude with anger in her voice
"I'm here to apologize I realize that I have been a big jerk and I was way wrong. I'm sorry" he said pleading with his big blue eyes
"Fine your forgiven but on a short string so don't mess up or else snip and your gone got it, good" she looks at her phone "Oh crap we have to go. Tommy I don't want us to loose our friendship I don't think that I would be able to handle that. Let's get going"
They meet up with everyone else which bring jealousy into Spied's eyes but Jude whispers "later later"
I wanted to apologize for how long this took. School kinda took over my life I hope that this extra long chapter helps and I have the next one in work probably up before the New Year. Merry late Christmas and have a great vacation to those of you who have it. I know im having a great one.