Chapter 32

He Waits

She saw him leaning against the wall outside of the building. He had waited like he had promised. She walked up to him and he looked at her with an unfathomable expression on his face. Inside he felt like his guts were twisted in knots. He didn't know what she would say.

"Why are you here Tommy?" She found herself asking.

"I want another chance Jude." He repeated his words of earlier. "I love you." She couldn't believe she still thought those words were truth after all this time. She closed her eyes and felt his thumb against her lower lip, rubbing gently. She let herself savor the touch before opening her eyes again to look at him. "Am I too late Jude? Have you moved on?" He gave voice to his biggest fear.

"I...I'm not sure...I need to think." The scent of his cologne and his mere presence were making her dizzy.

"Take your time Harrison. I'll be around." With an enigmatic smile he moved away from her and started across the parking lot towards his rented car. Spied saw everything as he walked towards her from the doorway.

"Dude seriously? You're gonna just let him leave? You've been obsessing over him for over a year." She looked at Spied and then back at the retreating figure. She took off after him without a word.

Tommy heard the quick steps behind him and had just enough time to turn and brace himself before she threw herself into his arms knocking him against the Viper. He held her off the ground as their lips met. They finally parted to take air in, their breath ragged. She looked over at the car he was pressed against and grinned.

"Nice car."

"It's just a rental. I wanted to test it out and see if I wanted to buy one."

"'I'll be around'?! What is that?!" He laughed as his lips brushed hers again.

"I was going back to Toronto to wait for you."

"Back to Toronto?" Her big eyes met his with puzzlement.

"That's where my new label is." Their fingers joined again as he looked into her eyes.

"G-Major?" He nodded.

"Even if you said you didn't want me anymore I wouldn't have given up."

"That sounds a little stalkerish Quincy." She teased in that way that only she could get away with.

"I love you Jude. I never stopped." He said seriously, brushing the loose strands from her face.

"I never stopped either." Their kiss was unhurried this time. Their lips melded as she tilted her head to deepen the kiss and their tongues stroked languorously causing the spark that was always between them to ignite. He pulled his head back and stared into her eyes.

"We should probably go." He said in a low husky voice and she nodded wordlessly. They got into the car and he was soon pealing out of the parking lot.

Slow

His lips were hot on her neck as she fumbled to put the key card in the slot. When she finally got it open they stumbled into the room, his mouth hungry on hers. She pulled away from him as his fingers started to slip underneath her shirt.

"Stop." She said a little breathlessly. He looked at her in confusion. "I think we should take this slower."

"You're not having doubts about us are you?" She shook her.

"I just need to know this is real before we sleep together again. I need to know you're not my imagination and that you'll still be here tomorrow. Is that...okay?" He nodded and started to reach for the doorknob.

"I'll see you in the morning." She grabbed his arm before he could move away.

"Where do you think you're going?"

"I was going to get a room."

"Stay with me...Please...Just no sex." He nodded and she pulled him further into the room.

They lay on the bed side by side, both of them unable to sleep. He turned his head to stare at her profile and his fingers itched to touch her pale skin.

"Jude when you said we should take it slow...How much time are we talking about?" He said into the inky darkness, with only the outside street lights offering any illumination. He could hear her soft breathing and even that turned him on. Everywhere their skin touched it burned. She bit her lip, his mere presence reminding her of how amazing they were together and it had been so long...

"How long has the show been over?" He stared at the clock.

"3 hours?"

"Good enough." That got a small laugh from him as she climbed on top of him and pressed her lips down on his. His arms wrapped around her and pulled her closer. He flipped her over so he was on top, his weight digging into her and his lips hard on hers.

As she started to unbutton his shirt, while he leaned over her, a white gold chain spilled out. Her heart ached as she stared at the outline of the familiar moon and stars, reflecting the faint light.

"A little feminine for you, don't you think?" Her fingers reached for the clasp to undo it and he bowed his head lower so she could take it off. He took the delicate chain from her and put it back where it belonged. He pulled his shirt over his head and helped her slip hers off too. His lips found the swell of her breast at the edge of her lace bra and he teased the soft skin with his tongue.

"Tommy...Fuck me..." Her silken voice wrapping around his name and those words, made him impossibly harder. She reached for her bra clasp while he pulled her jeans off. They paused long enough to kiss, but the remaining barriers of clothing were driving them both a little insane. Her hands found the button of his jeans, and she had a hard time undoing them, his arousal was pressed against the denim so tightly. Between them they finally got the button undone and the jeans unzipped. He reached for his wallet and pulled out a condom, making her eyebrow raise.

"Did you expect me to jump you?"

"I hoped?" He gave her an innocent smile that made her grin. She wiggled out of her panties and pulled his boxers off as he unwrapped the latex.

She drew up her knees as he knelt in front of her. His mouth came down on hers hard, showing her how much he had missed her. He pushed into her flesh, just the barest degree, holding onto control by the barest thread. Their fingers linked on either side of her head.

"Say my name." He demanded as he sank in another inch.

"Tommy..." She gasped. He pushed in a little more and her hips lifted to meet his thrust. "Take me...All of me..." He sank himself to the hilt, but did not pull back, savoring the tight glove of her body holding onto his hardness. "Fuck me Tommy." Those were the words that sent him over the edge. He pulled out almost all the way and pushed in, in a long hard stroke that had her emitting a small cry. Their lips met again, as their mouths opened, their tongues tangled. He twisted his hips as he thrust in wringing whimpers out of her as she begged him to continue, to go faster, harder. Her voice was like honey as it clung to his senses.

With her arms still pinned above her, his mouth worked at her breasts, taking as much in as he could. He sucked and bit, causing her to writhe underneath him. She met his pounding strokes and tightened her inner muscles in that way that drove him crazy. His pace slowed as he heard her ragged breathing, signaling her release. As she started to go, he pushed against her, brushing along all of her most sensitive nerve endings. She felt herself almost black out from the onslaught of sensation hitting her as he moved against her. His teeth made a perfect imprint on her shoulder as her contracting muscles triggered his own release. His pounding heart pressed against her breast as he pressed the entire length of his body against hers. She cradled him against her as they let the adrenaline rush fade into languorous pleasure.

It All Comes Out

As they lay in bed limbs tangled she studied his face intently and her fingers brushed the scar on his forehead once more.

"What happened that night?" He looked away, not wanting to answer her, knowing she would blame herself. She took his face in her hands and looked deep into his eyes.

"It's not important Jude..."

"Tommy if we're going to make this work, you have to be honest with me. No more secrets."

"Can't you guess why I left in the middle of the concert?" His eyes were intent on hers and she shook her head, not wanting to believe what he was saying. "I was heading for the airport." Her hand flew to her mouth.

"Oh my God!" His hands took her wrists gently.

"It's not your fault Jude." She just shook her head as her eyes started to fill. Why was it he was the only thing that could make her cry like this? He took her in his arms and held her until she had calmed down.

"I'm sorry I didn't go back to see you..." She whispered into the dark.

"I'm sorry I let you go in the first place." Her head cradled against the crook of her shoulder as his fingers stroked her bare back. "Hey..." He said catching her eyes in the darkness. "We're here now." And she smiled as he met her in another kiss.

Quality Time

"Tommy no more..." Jude begged as his mouth found her too sensitive clit, his stubble grazing her inner thighs. He had been insatiable last night and this morning. She was sore, rubbed raw everywhere and her muscles ached from overuse. His cell phone started to ring on the nightstand giving her a reprieve. He reached for it and answered impatiently.

"Georgia..." He said surprised, sitting up. "Sorry. I know I was supposed to be in the studio. Something came up." Jude grinned over at him and ran her nails up his spine, sending an involuntary shiver of pleasure through him. " I uh need some time off." He put his hand over the receiver and looked at Jude. "How long is the tour?" She raised 3 fingers.

"3 months." He said into the phone.

"Yes I'm serious."

"Yes it's important. The most important thing in my life..." He caught her eye and they shared a look. "Hey do you know if Jude Harrison needs an opening act?" Jude couldn't stifle her laughter, before she clamped her hand to her mouth.

Georgia shook her head, recognizing the owner of the musical sound right away.

"You'll be a special guest. Debut the songs you think are ready Tommy. I trust your judgment."

"Thanks Georgia." He grinned.

"Oh and when the tour is over your ass is mine. Tell Jude to give me a call tomorrow." Tommy lay beside Jude and took her lips in a gentle kiss.

"She knows." Jude stared at him.

"Is that a problem?" She asked in a soft voice. They had never been able to be open about having a relationship before. Tommy's heart ached a little at her question.

"No Jude. I would announce it on national television if you wanted. But the press..."

"They'll be hounding us and following this tour like we're Brangelina. I get it."

"I just want to be with you for a while before the drama hits."

"I want that too." They only wanted each other; time and distance had never changed that.

Georgia hung up the phone and called E.J. into her office. She had a small smile plastered on her face. There wasn't quite anything like young love. Somehow Jude and Tommy fit, when she thought about it. The petite Asian woman walked in, noticing her boss's mood right away.

"E.J. cancel any studio time and publicity Tommy Quincy has coming up."

"Why? What happened?"

"You owe me 20 bucks."

"For what?"

"You were wrong. It was never Chaz." E.J.'s eyes popped wide in shock. Georgia could see the gears start working. "No E.J. No media until they want the public to know."

"But Georgia!" E.J. practically whined. This was so much bigger than Jude with Chaz. This was Tommy Q finding his way back to his girl after an entire year.