A/N: Okay, so this I know is a super short post...they were already written, and my chapters I write now are longer...but I don't have time to rearrange the chapters and combine them when I'm posting them in three different places...each place at a different posting point lol. so just stick with me for a little bit. I want to hopefully have the next part up by tonight or tomorrow. Until then, read and review!!
Disclaimer: I do not own the amazing song "Don't Turn Away" by Ra...but if you haven't heard it...listen to it. It's freaking amazing!! lol okay that's my music tip of the day.
Chapter Thirteen
Later that night after taking a shower and changing into her pajamas, Jude headed to the guest living room trying to find Haley. Instead she intercepted an eager looking Jeff. He almost looked a little too excited to see her.
"Jude! Oh I just listened to your new single, and I have to say, it rocks!" Jude smiled tentatively at him.
"Thanks, always good to please a fan," she replied.
"Yes and I was wondering, it would be great if tomorrow night you could put on a show for everyone here at the mansion. Well not everyone, I want it to be part of an episode of the show, to get ratings up."
"I thought you told us that we couldn't appear on camera," Jude replied with confusion.
"Well no one will know you're staying at the mansion, they'll just know that we got the famous Jude Harrison in to perform! Plus, you'll be the only one from the extra guests that will be shown on camera."
"Um, I don't know if that's such a good idea," Jude stated nervously.
"Why not? Oh, if it's Darius you're worried about, I called him and he said it would be a great idea, he said you need the publicity."
Jude tried hard not to roll her eyes at the mention of her boss's name. Now she knew that she had no way out of this trap. If word got back to Darius that she had refused a performance, the gloves would come off and she would soon feel his wrath.
"Well…ok sure I'll do it," Jude sighed in defeat. Jeff, if possible, grew happier at her response. His eyes lit up and Jude smiled weakly, already feeling worse about her decision.
"Great! Then I'll see you tomorrow night! Oh, and be in the ballroom at around...oh…eight o'clock? Great, bye Jude!" he said walking away smiling mischievously to himself. Perfect idea, Jeff. This way she'll be in the vicinity of the show tomorrow night with no best friend to pull her away; just Tommy, her and a little friend of mine…yeah this'll work.
At midnight Jude tossed restlessly in her room, not able to fall asleep. Huffing, she through the blankets off and stared at the ceiling. She wasn't sure how long she stayed like that, but the sound of her stomach growling broke her away from the white darkness of the ceiling. Ugh, I should've eaten earlier with Haley…she thought reluctantly getting out of bed.
Padding to the kitchen she walked to the counter, rubbing her eyes. Not wanting to stand in darkness she flicked on the light, illuminating the room to find Tommy sitting in a stool. Jude jumped up in surprised and let out a small scream. Tommy jerked his gaze up to hers just as shocked.
"Shh! Keep you're voice down will you!" he whispered loudly.
"Why do you care if anyone sees you?!" She replied in the same hushed tone.
"Well maybe because I'm tired of being on camera twenty four seven!" Jude laughed in response, putting a hand on her hip.
"Well then maybe you should've rethought the whole reality TV concept."
"Yeah, maybe I should have," he said glaring at her. Jude raised an eye brow in question.
"What's that supposed to mean?" Jude asked bitterly. Tommy stared at her incredulously, though still through anger.
"What is your problem?! Why do you keep pushing me away like this? Just tell me how you really feel!"
Tommy's eyes burned their way through Jude's, forcing her to look away. Jude sighed, not knowing what to say. Frustration took over her in result.
"I thought I did…so good luck with Sadie."
"I already told you that none of it is real!" Tommy exclaimed furiously, yet through whispers. Jude scoffed.
"And I already told you that I didn't want you and this couldn't happen!"
They were both locked in on each other now in a heated battle. Neither wanted to give ground and were stuck staring at each other in fury. Tommy kept staring at her intently, waiting for her to give up. That time never came. Tommy let out an exasperated sigh in frustration. Standing up he walked to the door.
"Yeah well I'm not buying it. I'm not giving up on you Harrison," he said walking out of the kitchen leaving Jude in thought.
Entering his personal recording studio Tommy fell into the black leather chair. This was the one place Tommy felt at home. He would come down here, write songs and just let loose and become someone else entirely.
He picked up his guitar and played a rhythm. After about twenty minutes he ended up with something that was perfect for a song he was writing. He searched for his song journal flipping open to the page. Humming the melody with the beat it suddenly clicked. The chorus was the one part of the song that he had been having trouble with…until now.
Don't, Don't turn away
Don't let it take you over
You cannot give in
Don't let it take you over now
Finding inspiration just flowing to him he continued to write.
And in your eyes I catch
A tiny glimpse of heaven calling
You try to stay in touch but can you
End what has no real beginning
In your eyes you see it done
Colors drained away like water
Distance all but disappears
And nothing can be done…
Closing his journal he sat back up, satisfied with the progress of the song. Feeling tired he left the studio and went back upstairs. He stopped for a second staring at Jude's door. Then as quick as the idea of knocking came to him, it left realizing that Jude will have to come to him, and when she does, he'll be the one to turn away from her.