A/N – Alright, everyone. I'm back. I was re-reading "Getting It" and realized I have a couple of plot-holes no one has called me on. But they're bothering me. So, I'm gonna clear them up.
One…Kat and Jamie…they dated on and off ever since the end of the story. Right now they're 'off.' But they still love to fool around. ;-D
Two…Shay…he hasn't been around much—or at all for that matter. He's been busy with his own career—traveling, touring, etc.
Three…Jude and SME's apartment. It's still theirs. And the "house" Vic's living in was the one across town she bought at the end. Sadie moved back in with her after dropping out of university. Jude lives at her apartment still with SME. Tom still lives at his own apartment and Jude spends most every night at Tom's.
Any questions? Review and ask! (Or PM me!)
Okay, now…Congratulations to those who guessed "White Lines"--you rock! I hope you all got your previews!
On with the fic :-P This one's kinda short again, but the next update after this is a double-update! So enjoy and review!
-Love-
JQ
PS – You guys know how much I need to talk about the chapter. And you know how to reach me. TALK TO ME PLEASE! I am DYING! I need Instant Star friends in RL!
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Chapter Five…Everything You Are
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"What?" Sadie gasped, eyes wide and mouth agape.
The young doctor looked down, unable to meet either girls' eyes. "I'm sorry. We did everything we could. We just couldn't revive her."
"This can't be happening," Jude muttered, stuck in the same place.
"I'm truly sorry. Would you like to go see her? We'll be moving her out soon, but if you like, you could go say your goodbye's…?"
Jude shook her head. "I…I need to…go…Excuse me." Without another word, she rushed down the hallway. Tom turned to go after her, but Sadie grabbed his wrist.
"Wait." She paused, searching Tom's face for the answer to all of this. "Can you come with me? To see her?"
He glanced down the hall. "I should go find Jude."
"Can't you just think about someone else for once?" she spat, eyebrows narrowed in anger.
"Her mother just died, Sadie."
"So did mine."
Tom sighed and looked down at her. "Sadie…"
Suddenly she burst into violent sobs and collapsed into Tom, her tears soaking through his thing t-shirt material. His arms wrapped around her instinctively and he stroked her back soothingly.
"Shhh…it's okay," he cooed, wishing he could make Jude and Sadie's lives a little bit easier.
"Not, it's not." Sadie looked up at Tom, eyes wet. Leaning in a little, she pressed her limps softly against his.
"Tommy?" Jude's delicate voice drifted over to the two of them. Tom broke contact with Sadie and took a step back, pressed against the wall.
Jude was standing at the end of the hallway, eyes wide at the sight in front of her.
"Jude, let me explain." Tom strode over to his girlfriend, reaching out. She took a step back, a look of pure horror and betrayal etched into her face. "Please…"
"Get away from me," she choked out. Spinning around, she darted for the exit.
"Jude, wait!" Tom turned around and faced Sadie, who had a sad, disappointed look on her face. "What's the matter with you? Why do you always have to screw this up?"
Without another word, he ran off in search of Jude.
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Jude found an empty bench a few yards down the road and sat down. This was all too much. Yesterday, she was nineteen years old, she had an amazing boyfriend, and her family was…well, almost a family. Today, she was nineteen years old, her mom was dead, and her boyfriend was cheating on her.
Could life get any worse?
"Jude!" Tom raced for her, a desperate look on his face.
Apparently, it could.
She stood to leave, but Tom grabbed her wrist, forcing her to stay. "Jude, please…hear me out…"
Jude sighed and looked at him, unbelievable amounts of hurt obvious to him. Tom let go of her wrist and held her upper arms. He locked eyes with hers, pleading silently.
"Oh, Jude…Please. She kissed me. You know me better than that. You have to believe me! I would never go that to you…ever." Jude gave him a look that said, 'Like you haven't before.' Tom closed his eyes and ran his hands through his hair. "Come on!"
Jude took the opportunity while Tom wasn't holding onto her to take a couple of steps back. Being this close to him made it difficult to stay mad. She wanted more than anything just to fall into his arms, cry, and let him comfort her.
"Jude?" The tenderness in his voice broke her. She collapsed in his arms, clinging to him for dear life. "Oh, Jude…"
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A/N - Okay, I hope you guys liked it! I'll have the double-update up after 70 reviews!
Whoever can guess the song title for this chapter, you get the "confrontation" between Jude and Sadie!
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JQ