Chapter V – Part II
The Instant Dating Game
Dates of Past, Present & Future
Back at G-Major
"So Tom, go any dates lined up?" "No not recently. I haven't been in the mood to ask anyone out. And no one appeals to me right now." Tom answers. "Jude must have really done a number on you." "No she hasn't." "Whatever you say Tom. I'm gonna find you a date." Kwest comments and walks out of hospitality. "No Kwest don't!" Tom screeches out, but it was too late for Kwest to hear, so he heads back to studio A waiting for Jude's return.
"We should find you a date!" Mason suggests to Jude as they walk back towards G-Major. "I don't need a date Mason!" Jude declares with frustration. "Sure you do. And I'm gonna be the one to find you one." Mason states as he walks off. Jude reaches out to stop him but it was too late. She shakes her head in disbelief and walks back to the studio.
Jude walks in the studio and plops herself right Tommy who's sitting on the sofa behind the soundboard. She swings her legs over so her thighs are on top of his lap, then lays her head back onto the armrest rubs her temple in frustration and sighs deeply. "What's wrong hun?" Tom asks her sweetly bringing his hand to her head and taking over her massaging of her head. "Awww nothing. Just Mason being Mason." "What did our favorite cowboy do?" Tom asks. Jude quietly scoffs with a laugh then shakes her head, "He wants to find me a date." Then he removes his hand from her head and starts rubbing his temple and chuckles at her statement. "What's so funny? I don't find it amusing you know!" Jude responds. "I'm not laughing at you. It's just that…Kwest wants to find me a date, too." Then they both begin to laugh at the actions of their 2 best friends. "I swear, those two are crazy," Jude voices. "I know." Tom replies. "Speaking of dates…." Tom continues. "How were your last dates that you went on?" "You don't even wanna know. They were ridiculous. How were dates with your little hoochies?! (Yes I went old school using this word. Does anyone else remember using it? I did, A LOT!)" She utters sarcastically. "Ha! Probably no better than yours." Tom states then continues, "Do you wanna go out tonight?" Jude looks into Tom's eyes intently, "Sure, I'd love to!" she replies joyfully. "I'll pick you up at 7." The Jude casually removes herself from him, gives him a small kiss on the corner of his lips and leaves the studio.
Meanwhile, outside of the studios…
Mason is searching on-line thinking of ways to find Jude a perfect date. "Personal ads, dating services, date spots in the area…nahh. These have all been done before." Mason mutters to himself. "Jude's special. She needs something different, special like her." Mason takes his right hand index finger and taps it at the bottom of his chin staring blankly at the computer screen. "Aha! I got it!" He shouts startling everyone else in the lobby. Mason begins to type rapidly on the keyboard, 'The Instant Dating Game.' "Hmmm very interesting," he quietly says. He continues to read silently, "Special International Show. Looking for 1 eligible bachelor and 3 bachelorettes in the Toronto, Canada area. Will be holding interviews for eligible men and women this Friday, Sept. 14th at CTV Studios. Complete application for and submit before Wednesday, Sept. 12th." Mason smiles widely and prints out the application form. 'I'll talk to Jude tonight about this.' He mentally notes.
"Sadie!" Jude calls out as she enters her office. "Hey sis! How's it goin?" "Good and you?" "I'm okay, just a lot of paper work and wardrobes to review and sign off on. What's up?" Sadie replies taking a breather from busy desk. "Well…I was wondering if you were busy tonight and if you could help me with something." "I think I'm free. Wha'cha got?" Jude answers her big sister with a small grin, "I have a date with Tommy tonight." "You do! OMG, I'm soo happy for you! Wait, are you two…together?" "No we're not Sades. You know we're just friends." Suddenly there's a knock on Sadie's office door, "Come in." Sadie responds. "Hey Sades have you seen Jude?" Tom asks as he enters the doorway. "Oh there you are." Tom answers for himself. Jude turns around with a glowing smile to reply "Hey!" He walks up to Jude, "Hey babe." he quickly speaks facing her and wraps his right arm around her back closely pulling her into him, she looks up at him slipping her arms around his waist and they meet each other half way to kiss fervently. They pull back after several seconds with pleasing smiles. Sadie stares at them bewildered by their actions, "ahem" she says pretending to clear her throat. Then Tom speaks, "So do you have another song for us to record? At least just the vocals you can sing acapella and we can add the music later." "Mmm hmm. Let me just get my journal and look through it quick." Jude replies then Tom hastily gives her a peck on her cheek and walks away exiting the office, "By Sades." He politely gestures. "Jude, from what I just saw that does not look like you two are friends." Sadie points out. "Believe me, we are Sades. Friends, nothing more." Jude says reassuringly to her big sister. "Ya sure, more like friends with benefits." "You know it's not like that Sadie! Trust me. You know I am still a virgin." Jude says proudly. "Fine. Whatever you say Jude. What time's your date?" "He's picking me up at 7pm." "Ok, I'll make sure I'm home at least by 6." "Thanks Sadie! You're a lifesaver." "No prob Jude. Later." Jude walks out to studio A to record 1 more song.
In studio B, Kwest is looking through his old little black book that he hasn't seen in ages, basically since he's been dating Sadie. 'Thank god I still have this. Just the think I need for cases like this.' Kwest thinks to himself. After several minutes of flipping through pages and making a few phone calls, no such luck. Then he thinks to himself, 'There has got to be a better way to find Tom a girl. Little black books don't cut it anymore.' Kwest strolls out into the lobby and sits in one of the chairs in the lobby with the computer. His elbows hits the mouse on the desk, then the computer wakes up from its sleep mode. He stares attentively at the screen and sees the header of the website 'The Instant Dating Game.' "Hmmm" Kwest says to himself as he quickly reads the screen. "Special International Show. Looking for 1 eligible bachelor and 3 bachelorettes in the Toronto, Canada area. Will be holding interviews for eligible men and women this Friday, Sept. 14th at CTV Studios. Complete application for and submit before Wednesday, Sept. 12th." "Yes! This is perfect for Tom!" Kwest mutters excitedly but silently to himself. He quickly prints out the application, and then gets out of the website before anyone else sees it. 'I'll talk to Tom about this later.'
In studio A, Jude walks in with 2 bottles of water for herself and Tom. "Hey, hun!" She quickly greets Tom "Hey Big Eyes!" he replies and grabs her journal approaches Tom and sits on his lap. He automatically hugs her waist, she leans back into his chest and give each other a quick kiss and smile. They lean over to the edge of the soundboard flipping through the pages of Jude's journal looking for a song. Then they both see "Skips" and agree to record it. They decide to call Speed into the studio to play the piano for the song. Speed enters, "Dudes, what's up?" "Speed we need you to play the piano for Jude's song 'Skips,'" Tom says. "Sure Squinty!" Speed replies and Tom cringes as the nickname rolls out of Speeds mouth. "Just get in there!" Tom retorts. Speed joins Jude. "Ready Dude!?" Speed asks. "I mean…Ready Jude!?" He quickly corrects himself as Jude glares at him. Tom speaks into the mic…"Jude Harrison, Skips, take 1. in….3…2…1" He points to them in the sound booth after the piano intro, the words flow from Jude's angelic voice. As she sings she makes eye contact with Tommy. He gazes back at her and multi tasks as needed making adjustments on the soundboards and listening to the lyrics as they flow out.
Skips
By Alexz Johnson
I feel my heart doesn't fit
'Cause it beats too many times
And it skips
Running races in my head and back
I feel my hands don't work
Touching your skin in the dark
I was put here to watch
Not meant to get caught up in it
Close to your skin
Up and down
On this merry-go-round
Take Me Up
Put me back in one piece
But let me feel you
Well, here I am
Landing myself again
Ready to fake it on a win
But let me break him in
Let me break him in
(ohhhhh)I made a choice
(ohhhh)Try and make myself invisible
(ohhhh)Make sure I can fit it
(ohhhh)Cause I'm sick of feeling miserable
(ohh)Hidden by some lies
(ohhhh)Sacrifice my friendly ties
(ohh)Started from scratch
(ohh)Won't attack if he walks my way
(ohhhh)Hear what he has to say
I feel my heart doesn't fit
'Cause it beats too many times
And it skips
Running races in my head and back
I feel my hands don't work
Touching your skin in the dark
I was put here to watch
Not meant to get caught up in it
Close to your skin
(ohhhhh)I made a choice
(ohhhh)Try and make myself invisible
(ohhhh)Make sure I can fit it
(ohhhh)Cause I'm sick of feeling miserable
(ohh)Hidden by some lies
(ohhhh)Sacrifice my friendly ties
(ohh)Started from scratch
(ohh)Won't attack if he walks my way
(ohhhh)Hear what he has to say
I feel my heart doesn't fit
'Cause it beats too many times
And it skips
Running races in my head and then
At the end of the song, Jude breaks eye contact by closing her eyes. As Speed was playing and singing back up, he noticed the invisible heat between the two as their stares penetrated through the glass of the booth. Tommy yells "Cut!" through the mic. "Great job Big Eyes! Perfect take!" Tom compliments. "Ahem, ahem!" Speed clears out from his throat as he attempts to get recognition. "You too Vincent!" "Dude first name usage, not cool!" Tom grins as uses Speeds first name. "Later guys! See ya tomorrow!" Speed says as he departs from the studio. "Later Speed!" They both reply.
Tommy enters the sound booth closing the door behind him. He strolls up to Jude as she is still sitting on the stool, "Hey you!" She acknowledges as he enters. "So what are the plans for tonight?" Jude asks. Tommy stands between her legs sliding his strong hands around her lower back then clutching onto her firm ass. She gasps in shock in awe at his actions, then she instantly relaxes and smiles. All of a sudden she begins to ache at her own core and feels the need to release the tension she's feeling. He smiles back then lifts her up gently, her skirt being pushed up above her waist, and he positions her to his hard core and she wraps her legs around his waist. Tom walks towards the door of the booth leans against the door with his back at a slight angle; he begins to rub Jude vigorously against himself. Luckily with the soundproof surrounding they are able to be as loud as they need. Jude begins whimper, Tom notices and knows that she's asking for more. He applies more pressure to her back to bring her closer if it is even possible. Then Jude begins to cry "YES TOMMY MORE!! DON'T STOP!!" As Tom hears her plea, he becomes more aroused and feels his member is about to explode. "AAHHH JUDE!!" Tommy desperately wants to inside her but respects her wishes, so he goes for his second option. He takes his left hand brings it to the front and begins to rub the pillows of her southern lips with the palm of her fingers then strokes her. Her eyes open at the feeling, then she hisses as he inserts his fingers and begins to pump in and out feeling the softness of her inner walls as they contract around his fingers. She removes his hand and continues to rub her center against the bulge of his jeans. She knows Tommy needs to inside of her, but she wants to be faithful to herself and keep her promise. So she does everything in her power to satisfy him. They unite their mouths as one, massaging and dueling their tongues for and continue to pleasure each others existing cores. They scream in ecstasy and release together. Tommy gently places her back on the floor walk into the soundboard room and finds clean napkins from previous meals to clean themselves. They give each other one final kiss before stepping out of the studio and leave to prepare for date later that evening.