I know, I know, it's been forever! I'm so sorry! I went to London, and right now I'm packing my stuff to move for college...and everything! Also, this is a hard month for me because of Rob. But I'm trying my hardest at this point!

Also me and NaturalDisaster (the girl who brought you Cherry Red and Blueberry Blue) are starting a story. It's going to be called From You to Him (i think). But this is fairly long and enjoyable I hope! Thanks for sticking with me!

Disclaimer: I do not own Instant Star or the book Twilight.

Chapter 17: Part of Your World

I ran up the front porch steps. My hand paused as I went to reach for the doorknob. I took a deep breath and opened the door. I heard some muffled voices. I turned my head to the left towards the kitchen. I walked cautiously over and saw my mom and Stuart talking at the table. They both looked up at the same time. Mom smiled at me, and I tried to smile back. I had no idea why she was here. I thought she was supposed to be in Europe. Don't get me wrong. I love my mom very much and I missed her like crazy, but this was so sudden. I didn't know what to think of it.

Stuart motioned me to sit down and I took a seat between the two. Mom suddenly enveloped me in a hug. "Oh honey, I missed you so much," she gushed as she let me go.

"I missed you too, mom," I replied honestly. "What's going on?"

Stuart looked down at the tea he was drinking but my mom had a bright smile on. "Don and I finally found a permanent place," she answered me. "It's in Toronto, Canada."

"That's awesome! But why did you come all the way to Forks? Why didn't you just call?"

"Well, silly, I'm here to pick you up."

I looked between her and Stuart. "Pick me up?" I asked a little nervously.

"Of course. Now, you can move back to live with us. We're not traveling anymore."

I shook my head trying to collect my thoughts. She wanted me to move back with them? Why now? I didn't want to hurt my mom's feelings, but I had not choice. I couldn't move back with her. "Um, mom, as much as I appreciate it," I paused for a moment and looked at her. "I don't want to move back with you and Don."

Stuart's head shot up in surprise. My gaze fell on my mom again and I could see the sadness and confusion in her eyes. I hated what I was doing to her. "What do you mean, Jude?" she asked as her voice cracked a bit.

"Mom, I love you, you know that. But I love it here at Forks. Dad has been great to me, and I made some awesome friends here. I mean, I even," I gulped before I continued. "I even have a boyfriend."

"Boyfriend?" they both asked in unison.

My mom looked at Stuart. "You didn't know about this?" Mom asked him.

"She hasn't told me a thing," Stuart said a little offended.

"Listen, I didn't tell either of you because I wasn't sure if it was official or not."

"Who is it?" Stuart asked. Perfect time for his father mode to kick into gear.

"It's Tommy Quincy," I whispered.

It seemed like relief washed over him. My mom still had a very confused look on her face. I felt kind of bad that she was left out of the loop. She had no idea who Tommy was; or any of the Quincies for that matter. But somehow, I could picture her and Portia getting along just fine. "Who is Tommy Quincy?" Mom asked the both of us.

"Oh, Tom is a good guy," Stuart answered. "She's picked a good one. Straight A student, always tries to help others out. Darius Quincy, the main doctor here, always brags about him."

"How old is this boy?" Mom asked.

"He's 18," I said. That was a lie. Tommy told me he was actually about 21 when he was converted. But you couldn't tell at all. "Mom, I'm sorry, but I really want to stay here."

Mom looked at me and then Stuart. She seemed absolutely devastated. I hated to see her so hurt. She sighed and smiled sadly. "It's fine dear," she said. "I understand. Just promise to call me more?"

I smiled at her and we hugged. "I promise," I whispered in her ear and kissed her cheek. "Thank you."

We pulled away finally. The three of us actually had a decent conversation for the next two hours. It came from Tommy, to the Quincies, to the new job Don had. What really caught my interest was what Mom said. She said there was a very famous studio up there called G-Major records. Don was best friends with Georgia, the woman who ran the place. That made me regret my decision just a little bit, but not enough to change my mind. I couldn't leave Stuart or Tommy. It'd just be too hard to handle.

Mom finally said goodbye and I went up stairs to go to sleep. I was hoping that Tommy would come and visit me like last night. I changed into black sweatpants that said 'Hottie' on the back of them and a plain white T-shirt. I put my blonde hair in a messy bun and climbed in bed. I was awake for almost an hour and a half, and gave up on Tommy ever coming. I was about to force myself to go to sleep when I felt a cool touch on my cheek. I smiled and turned around. I saw Tommy there and he smiled back.

He kissed my temple and I sighed in contentment. "Sorry, I'm late," he whispered. His voice was overwhelming.

It still took my breath away they way his golden eyes would turn to liquid every time he looked at me. I melted at his touch. I kissed his cheek and snuggled closer to him. He wrapped his arms around me protectively. I loved how it felt in his arms. It was like he never wanted to let go of me. That was fine with me, because I never wanted to leave. I closed my eyes ready to go to sleep when he interrupted me again. "So, what was your mom here for?" Tommy asked me.

I looked at him knowingly. "Like you don't know," I implied.

"Hey, I'm doing a lot better on not listening in," he said with a little chuckle.

I looked up at him again and cocked in eyebrow. "You mean you really didn't listen in?" I asked still not believing him.

He rolled his eyes. "No, my sweets, I did not," he assured me.

"Well, my mom came to pick me up. They moved to a permanent address in Toronto, Canada. And since the only reason I moved here was because I didn't like to move around so much, she just came here so I could move back with her."

Tommy's face turned a little depressed. "So, you're moving away?"

I entwined our fingers together. "No, I'm not. I told my mom that I loved it here. I even told her and Stuart that I was dating you. So I couldn't leave."

"How did Stuart take it?"

"About me and you?" He nodded. "Oh, he took it really well. Said you were a great guy and Darius can't stop talking about you."

Tommy chuckled lightly. "D can't stop talking about any of his 'kids'."

"I can see why," I smiled.

"Go to sleep, Jude. You have school tomorrow."

I groaned but finally closed my eyes and went to sleep.

My alarm clock blared next to my ear. I groaned and nuzzled into Tommy's chest. Finally, my alarm was shut off. I felt someone lightly shake me and I groaned again. My eyes fluttered opened and I saw Tommy's teeth glistening as his smile just seemed to brighten the room. I heard the rain pattering against my window pane. I got up and climbed over him to go to the window seat. I sat down and sighed.

Tommy followed me and sat behind me. I leaned against him as I watched the rain get heavier. "Well, at least you can come to school today," I said a little depressed that it was raining. He tenderly kissed my neck.

"I love you," he murmured against my neck.

I smiled. It felt good for him to say those words. "I love you, too," I answered back.

"I have to go, but I'll see you at school, okay?" He announced as he sat up and opened the window slightly. I nodded and he kissed my cheek and jumped out the window. I quickly closed it before the rain had time to soak the seat. I decided that I should get ready for school. Stuart wouldn't like it if I was late.

I took a shower and straighten my hair humming a tune that was inside my head. I put on a blain green long sleeve shirt and blue jeans that faded in the middle. I looked at myself one more time in the mirror and sprinted downstairs. I saw Stuart putting two plates on the table. I walked up curiously and saw chocolate chip pancakes. I looked at him surprised as he just smiled. "You're mom left the recipe," he informed me.

I smiled and nodded. I sat down and picked up the fork. I was a little scared to taste this. I cut a little piece off, enough to taste it. I tentatively put it in my mouth. Surprisingly, it tasted really good. He sat across from me as I enjoyed my chocolate chip pancakes. "Listen," Stuart started. "I want you to know that I'm very happy that you decided to stay."

I shrugged. "I couldn't leave you to fend for yourself," I giggled.

He smiled but then his face became serious. "I know that we don't really hang out too much, but it's great having you here," he admitted.

I smiled. "It's great being here, dad," I said. "I have to go to school, but maybe we can go see a movie later tonight?"

He got up, hugged me and kissed my forehead. "Sure, that sounds like a good plan. Love you honey."

"Love you too."

I went outside kind of disappointed that Tommy wasn't there. But then again, it was good to ride my mustang again. As I was driving to school I was thinking about Tommy. He was the best thing to ever happen to me. I loved him more than life itself. There was nothing I wanted more than to be with him forever. Then my mood became sadden. I wouldn't be able to spend forever with him. I would die eventually, and he would be able to live on. I shuddered. I couldn't imagine leaving him. The only way I could be with Tommy forever is if I was a vampire.

That's when the idea came into my head. Me; a vampire. Why didn't I think about it before? I pulled into my parking spot. Tommy, Sadie, and Kwest were standing next to Tommy's car just talking. Sadie turned her head and smiled at me. I smiled back, and the two other guys followed her gaze. Tommy smiled and walked up to me in human speed. That was really slow for him. He smiled and kissed my cheek and then held my hand as we walked to the school.

Everyone was looking at us. I suddenly felt a little insecure. I should've known how much attraction this was going to cause. It's not everyday that you see someone with a Quincy. I leaned over to Tommy a little bit more. "What are they thinking?" I asked Tommy in a whisper.

He leaned into my ear and his breath tickled my neck. "The girls think it's strange that I have turned everyone else down, except for you," he whispered. "And the boys are angry at me; especially Jamie."

I rolled my eyes. So Jamie did have a crush on me. I was hoping it was just my imagination. Jamie walked up to us and put on the fakest smile I had ever seen in my life. "Jude, could I talk to you for a minute?" Jamie asked.

I smiled nervously. "Sure," I said.

I reluctantly let go of Tommy's hand and followed him to the outside of Building 4. "So, what's going on with you and Quincy?" he asked me.

That made me a little angry. No one was allowed to call Tommy by his last name except for me. "Tommy and I are together," I said trying my hardest to make sure the emphasis on Tommy was noticed.

"I don't like him," Jamie said.

I raised my eyebrows. "And I do," I told him.

"He looks like he could hurt you."

"Jamie, I know you're just trying to be a good friend, but please," I pleaded. "I know what I'm doing, and he makes me happy. Now, shouldn't you be with Kat or something?"

He smiled. "Alright, fine, I trust you. But his ass is mine if he hurts you."

"Deal," I laughed.

After school Tommy and I were hanging out in our meadow, where we figured out our feelings for each other. We were under a willow tree where the drizzle outside couldn't get us. He was feeding me strawberries and we were laughing and joking around. I decided that I it would be the right time to tell him about me becoming one of him. "So, I wanna ask you something," I said as I put down my strawberry. He nodded for me to continue. "I was thinking about us earlier today and I figured out that I want to be with you forever."

He smiled. "And I want to be with you forever too, girl," Tommy said smiling.

"Yea, but there's one problem," I announced. "What's going to happen when I get all old and wrinkling, and then die?"

Tommy cringed a bit. "Then I'll have to move on without you, but that's not going to happen for a while, my sweetness," he said.

"Okay, well, what if I said I had a solution to that problem?" I winked my eye at him and he looked at me curiously. "I want to become a vampire."

Suddenly, Tommy's jaw clenched up and his eyes turned solid. "No," he said sternly.

I looked at him surprise. "No?" I asked shocked. "But why not?"

"Listen, none of use had a choice to become what we are, Jude. It's not something you want to be involved in, trust me."

"Tommy, I'm old enough to make my own decisions thank you. I want to be with you forever."

"And you will be."

"Tommy you're 21. I don't want to be dating someone when I look like I'm there grandmother," I said cringing a bit.

"I said no, Jude," he said standing up. I could he was trying not to yell. He started to pace back and forth in the rain.

I stood up and stopped him from pacing. "Tommy, look at me," I demanded. He looked at me finally and stopped pacing. "I'm a big girl. I can make my own decisions for my life. I mean, all you have to do is bite me right?"

"Jude, if I bite you I might not be able to stop myself. Plus, even if I did just bite you for the venom, it takes three long painful days to become a vampire. The pain is unbearable, and I don't want you to go through it." Although we were fighting I couldn't help but think how hot he looked with his wet hair in front of his eyes. I shook my head and paid attention to the task at hand.

"Three days of pain is worth—"

"You're not going to be a vampire!" he shouted and it scared me a bit.

"But I want to be," I tried to convince him.

"Why must you be so stubborn?" He asked frustrated as he ran his hand through his dark hair. I rolled my eyes at him. I really thought he would be all for this. "The only reason I became one was because I was dying."

"You never told me your story," I reminded him.

He sighed and took my hand. We both sat down back under the tree. He took off his jacket and put it around me. "Jude, I was suffering from the Spanish influenza," he started. "Darius was a doctor then, and my mother had died. I had no one and I was going to die very soon. So Darius took me and bit me. I was the first to join his family too. But, when he bit me, I had to go through three long days of excruciating pain. It felt like my whole body was on fire."

"But why?" I asked.

"See, when we bite someone, we have venom that goes through the body. If we don't feed of you and just bite you, than the venom takes it time going though the body. Suddenly, it reaches your heart, and stops it," he said and looked down.

I took my hand and lifted his head to look at me. "But don't you see Tommy," I said shaking my head. "I wouldn't mind it if it meant to be with you forever. I love you."

"I love you, too, and that's why I won't do it. I won't let you. I want you to have a chance of a normal, human life."

I laughed. "Trust me, I've been around for 17 years, and a human life is not that glamorous."

"You're not just going to let this go are you?" He asked.

I smiled. "Now, when does Jude Harrison every give up a fight?"

He laughed and kissed my cheek. He grabbed my hand and the little picnic basket he brought with us. He walked me to his viper and drove me home. I couldn't believe he didn't want me to become a vampire. It shouldn't be such a big deal. We would be able to spend forever together. I thought that's what he wanted. I just couldn't get Tommy Quincy ever. But, I wasn't giving up yet. I was going to break Tommy down. I was going to become a vampire.

We finally arrived to my house. I made sure he was coming back tonight before I went inside the house. Stuart was knocked out on the couch with some game playing on the T.V. and I laughed. It was almost six, and I decided to start making some dinner. I made some chicken alfredo and woke up Stuart just in time when it was ready.

Our relationship had definitely changed since when I first got to Forks. There were no more awkward silences. I could tell him almost anything and we would laugh up a storm. I loved how we became so comfortable with each other. I had to say he was the best dad I the world. After washing dishes I finally went to my room and put on my PJ's. I sat at my bay window and smiled. It wasn't raining anymore and the clouds weren't covering up the moon. I heard Tommy call my name from where he was. I looked down and smiled even wider. I opened the window and backed up. He jumped and was in my bedroom in less than a second.

I went over and hugged him, then kissed his cheek. I went to my bed and he followed. "Jude, I want to say sorry," Tommy told me.

"For what, Quincy?" I asked.

"About earlier today, when we were fighting," he said ashamed.

I rolled my eyes. "That wasn't a fight," I insisted. "It was just a disagreement. You have you're opinions and I have mine. I mean, mine are right but still…" I trailed off and started to laugh.

"Or, yours are always right are they?" He laughed with me and kissed my jaw line. "You better get to sleep girl."

"Yea, you're right," I agreed and got under the covers.

"Goodnight," he whispered seductively in my ear.

"Night," I yawned.

Ha! Don't worry, that vampire talk is not over yet! Next chapter, we'll find out more about the Quincies!! Please leave very very nice reviews!!!!!!