Author's Note: I planned on updating sooner but I enrolled in summer classes at my college. So, I'm juggling 2 classes and I'm trying to figure out how I want Jude's emotions to play out. In this fanfic, Jude's emotions are really deep and depressing (which is unusual for her). In this chapter, I'm trying to capture her feelings and emotions, so it might be a little awkward, but something surprising will happen, so bear with me. Thanks.

Also, I edited my other chapters. When I started writing them, I didn't break it up into paragraphs, and it seemed jumbled and unclear so I fixed it into paragraphs or lines. So, if you want to read it again, you are welcome to.

Okay, no more interruptions. Here is Chapter 6.

Disclaimer: I don't own Instant Star. Very awesome show though. I do own the character David, who will be introduced.

Chapter 6

After crying, Jude starts her car and pulls out of the G-Major parking lot. She drives around, just thinking...

Jude's POV

"Spied is such an idiot! Why did I ever date him? Why doesn't he think before he speaks? He is so immature. Lord Squinty Frown was a stupid nickname for Tommy anyway. Okay it wasn't stupid because Tommy was always so moody. But Spied shouldn't have called me Lady Squinty Frown because that would mean that me and Tommy were a couple of Squinty Frowns. And how could we be a couple, if that jerk left me on what was supposed to be our first date!"

Tears began to stream down Jude's face.

"Ugh! I hate Spied for making me think about Tommy. And I hate Tommy for leaving me. I mean after everything we went through and we were finally going to be together. And he just left me. Why did he have to break my heart again?"

"Hell, while I'm at it, I hate David too. He promised he would never break my heart like Tommy did. I hate them all!"

Jude began to increase her speed as she drove. There was no particular destination in mind, only that she needed to get far away from G-Major as possible.

The streets seemed empty, even though it was still daytime. Sure, there were people out and about, shopping, working, and enjoying the day, but all Jude saw was darkness. How could everyone be so happy when she was breaking down inside?

As she raced through the streets, to escape her misery, thoughts of her and David raced through her mind.

Flashback

"Jude please come with me tonight. I swear it'll be fun. David would really like to meet you." Sadie begged for the umpteenth time.

"No Sadie! I don't even know this guy. What if he turns out to be some kind of crazy person", Jude replied.

It had been a few months since Tommy's abrupt departure. Jude kept replaying that day in her head, trying to figure out what she had done wrong. It had been a good day. Her song had made number 3 on the radio. That was a great honor considering Kate Bush and The Beatles had the top 2 spots. Her friend Mason was leaving to go on tour. Darius had restored and pimped out her Mustang. Her second album was being released tomorrow. And the topping on that exquisite cake, Tommy had finally asked her out on a date. Then came the conversation that changed Jude's life.

At the restaurant

(Tommy walks into the restaurant)

Jude: I thought you weren't coming.

(Tommy gives her a solemn look)

Jude: Are you going to sit? (she motions to the chair next to her)

Tommy: I have to leave. I'm sorry. (his voice is emotionless)

(Jude looks at him confused)

Tommy: I don't think I'll be coming back.

Jude: Just…sit. Talk to me.

(Tommy looks out the window at his impatient ride)

Tommy: I got a flight to catch.

(Jude looks at him, unbelieving that he is about to leave her)

Tommy: Bye.

(He angrily leaves the restaurant, while Jude is trying to stop him, but the waiter is holding her up because of the bill. She pays the bill and runs out as Tommy is getting in the car.)

Jude: So, you're not coming back? (her voice is almost a whimper)

(Tommy proceeds to get in the car)

Jude: Tom? Tommy?...Tommy?..Tommy?

(He ignores her)

Jude: Tommy?..Tommy?

(She bangs on the window as the car pulls away.)

Jude: Tommy!

She stands in the middle of the street and cries as she stares at the back of the car and headlights blind her eyes, because she is standing in traffic.

Back to Flashback

"The only crazy person is you. I mean really, Jude it's about time for you to get out of the house. Being anti-social is so not healthy." Sadie says as she flips her hair in the mirror and began to apply lipstick.

Jude sat on her bed with her journal open, trying to come up with a new song, while simultaneously trying to come up with a plan of getting Sadie out of her room. The love of her life had left without any explanation, so there was no way she was going to go with her crazy sister to meet a new guy. She kept telling herself that he would call or email, or better yet, come back. Tommy had been gone for almost a year now. Jude felt so helpless and lost because she didn't have her favorite producer, friend, and almost boyfriend.

Jude started to grow more irritated because she couldn't find the right lyrics to write and Sadie was still nagging her. "Sadie, can you please just leave my room?"

"I'll make you a deal. If you go with me to meet David and you don't like him, then we will leave the club and I will let you wallow more in self-pity without my interruptions. And I'll buy ice cream, Okay?" Sadie asked. Deep down, Sadie was wishing that Jude would hit it off with David. Sadie was telling her new guy, John, that she was trying to fix Jude up with someone nice. So, John recommended his friend David. Sadie met David to make sure he was right for her little sister. From what she saw, he seemed like the perfect gentleman, and he just got out of a relationship. Sadie figured David would be the perfect match for Jude. Then it will be like Tommy who?

Jude thought about it. She was going to make sure she wasn't going to have a good time. "Okay, but I want cookie dough ice cream."

Jude got dressed and donned a pair of sunglasses and a hat so she wouldn't be recognized at the club. She didn't feel like being Jude Harrison, Rock Goddess tonight. Since Tommy left, she tried to stay out of the spotlight as much as she could. As they pulled up to the club, it was packed. Sadie parked, and they went to the entrance.

"Miss, you have to wait in line." the bouncer said to Sadie.

"This is Jude Harrison. She wants to come and have a good time at this club. Is there a problem?" Sadie asked.

The bouncer looked at Jude and finally noticed her. "I am terribly sorry for not recognizing you", he apologized to Jude. "I'll have the VIP section set up for you right away." He hurried away as another bouncer took his place.

"I love using your name, it's gold!" Sadie said excitedly. Jude rolled her eyes.

"OH MY GOSH! ITS'S JUDE HARRISON!" a crazed fan screamed. Then, a wave of people flocked to her asking for autographs and pictures.

Sadie's phone started to ring. "Hey John."

"Hey, we're in the club. I heard you and Jude were out there." John said.

"Yeah, she's signing autographs. We'll be inside in a minute."

"Okay."

"They're inside already." Sadie told Jude.

In the VIP section, Sadie and John were dancing and Jude and David were introducing themselves.

"I'm David", he said while extending his hand for her to shake.

"Jude", she said as she shook his hand.

"Like The Beatles song?" he asked.

"Exactly", Jude responded unenthusiastically.

"So, you're a singer? That's really awesome to have fans that love your music and want your autograph." David said.

"It's okay." Jude said, trying to keep the conversation as simple as possible.

"Do you like what you do?" he asked. David sensed that Jude wasn't interested in meeting him.

"Okay, it's my turn to guess your profession. You're an interviewer, right? Because you keep asking me questions?" Jude was trying to insult him, so this blind date thing would be over and she can get her cookie dough ice cream.

David didn't want to put her through any more torture, so he decided to give up.

"Look, I'm sorry I'm boring you. I don't really know what to say, and to be honest, I didn't want to come here. I just got out of a relationship and I'm not ready for another heartbreak. I only agreed to come because John wouldn't shut up. When I saw you, I thought you were beautiful, so I decided to stay, but if you want to end this little blind date thingy, I'm okay with that."

Jude felt bad about the way she was acting. This poor guy was being nice to her and she was stomping on his generosity. He complimented her, and he wasn't bad looking himself. She kind of knew how he felt. She too was heartbroken, so she wanted to apologize.

"I'm sorry David. I shouldn't have insulted you like that. Sadie made me come here because she was tired of me moping around. I'm going through a tough time, but it's not an excuse to treat you like dirt." She said that with utter sincerity.

"It's okay. Sadie and John are so meant for each other. They're both persistent." David laughed while looking at Sadie and John dance like animals.

"They're like dogs in heat." Jude laughed as she watched Sadie and John dance also.

"Look they're laughing!" Sadie exclaimed, oblivious to the fact that they were laughing at her and John. "We should make this a business, you know? We are the ultimate love connection."

"Yeah babe. I'm glad they're hitting it off. Speaking of, I think I need a love connection Sexy Sadie." John said seductively, as he grinded on her.

"Maybe later tonight, if you're lucky", Sadie gave him a kiss on his neck, which made him bark like a dog.

"So, what kind of music do you sing?" David asked Jude, trying to start a hopeful conversation.

"Rock. My dad had me listening to The Beatles, Bob Dylan, Eric Clapton; you name it, since I was in the womb." Jude was getting interested in this little conversation with David.

"Your dad has great taste in music." David said.

"He is my biggest supporter. And he would probably show you his whole vinyl collection from that compliment alone." Jude laughed.

The music began to get louder, making it hard for Jude and David to hear each other. The club was also getting even more crowded, and Jude was constantly being interrupted from talking to David, so that she could sign autographs and take pictures. Jude loves her fans, but she started getting annoyed by their interruptions. She didn't want the conversation with David to end, so she asked him if he wanted to go somewhere private and talk. David, who was getting a headache from the loud music, gladly obliged.

"We should probably tell them that we're leaving." Jude suggested.

"I doubt they will miss us, but okay."

David walked over to Sadie and John to let them know they were about to go.

"Jude and I are going to hang out somewhere private. She's getting tired of taking pictures and signing autographs." David explained.

"Cool man, you can take my car." John offered.

"Thanks. And thanks Sadie for letting me meet Jude, she's pretty cool." David said, trying to hold back his smile. He hadn't been happy in a while and Jude was making him smile.

"You're welcome. I'll be right back." Sadie let the guys talk as she went over to Jude.

"So, I heard you're having fun, and it's nice to see you smiling again." Sadie said to her younger sister.

"He's a pretty cool guy and he's funny." Jude was blushing.

"So, does this mean no cookie dough tonight?" Sadie asked.

"No, David and I might go out for ice cream. I want to get to know him." Jude said, still smiling.

"I am so happy that you're happy again because it was like night of the living dead at home."

"Sades , I wasn't that bad." Jude said, a little offended.

"Whatever, call me when you get home. I'm spending the night at John's."

"Okay." Jude said, as she and David were leaving.

-David and Jude had gone to a dairy shack. They got hot dogs and ice cream. Now, they were walking down a forest-like trail in the park. They were still having a pleasant conversation.

"So, what about your parents? You haven't mentioned them." Jude asked curiously.

"Nothing much to tell. My mother and father aren't exactly parental material. My father is in jail. He used to beat my mother, and she would just stand there and take it. I got tired of the drama, so I left home when I was 14. I haven't been back since." David sighed.

"I'm sorry. I shouldn't have asked a personal question like that." Jude said apologetically.

"It's okay." David said.

They walked in silence, with tension in the cool, breezy air.

Jude's mind began to race as she tried to find something else to talk about. She didn't want their conversation to end. "So…do you work?" she asked him. Instantly she wanted to take those words back. It sounded so lame.

"Yeah, I work." David said with a little laugh. He noticed she got a little pale. He didn't want her to feel embarrassed, so he continued speaking. "I'm a Location and Construction Coordinator Assistant."

Jude looked at him, trying to figure out what exactly his job was.

"I know it sounds boring, but it's quite exciting. I work in the film industry, so I get to scout places for movies and make sure it's up to par. I like the travelling." he explained.

"That sounds cool. What places have you been to?" Jude asked, getting more interested.

"I've been to the states, like New York and Los Angeles. I went to London, Hawaii, and a lot of other places. I always wanted to get away from home, away from the abuse, so when I was given this opportunity, I took it. I'm not the manager or boss yet, but I will be." David said confidently.

Jude gave him a hug. She thought her parents were dysfunctional, she couldn't imagine the things he saw happen with his parents. She really admired his courage.

David embraced the hug. When they pulled apart, he kissed her.

"Wow!" they both said.

Both of their minds were spinning, and they were ready to over-analyze what just happened. They walked back to the car, and David drove Jude home. When they got to her house, they were still silent, until Jude spoke…

"I had a really nice time tonight, thank you."

"I had a nice time too. Can I call you sometime?" he asked nervously.

Jude gave him her number and she went into the house, upstairs to her bed. She was going to sleep on Cloud 9 tonight.

-The next morning, Jude awoke by the sound of the blender in the kitchen. She went downstairs and saw Sadie making a smoothie.

"You didn't call me last night when you got home, but I assume everything went perfect with David." Sadie said.

"And why would you assume that?" Jude questioned her, with a slight apparent smile on her face.

"Well, for starters, you're smiling at 10 in the morning, and because of this." Sadie handed Jude a tabloid. Across the front it read: "Jude Harrison's Late-Night Rendezvous with Club Cutie". The tabloid had a picture of Jude and David kissing in the park. On the inside, there were more pictures of them laughing at the club.

"Wow. They work fast. This just happened like 10 hours ago."

"My question is will it be happening again?" Sadie asked.

"I don't know Sadie, I just met him. We're going to take it slow. He just got out of a relationship. And I'm still trying to get over you know who." Jude said, not wanting to say Tommy's name.

"The quickest way to get over someone is to get under someone else." Sadie laughed.

"Oh my god, Sadie that is not what I meant, but on that note, what's for breakfast?"

END OF FLASHBACK

Jude was miles away from G-Major now.

"Me and David was so happy. Why did that have to happen?" she thought to herself.

Just then, Jude's tire caught a flat. She was on an open road, where there were no gas stations in sight. She reached in her pocket for her cell phone, but it wasn't there.

"This is just fucking awesome!" she said sarcastically. "Well at least I don't have to go to that stupid party." Jude began to break down and cry.

Twenty minutes later, a tour bus parked on the other side of the road. Jude wasn't paying attention, when someone walked to her car and knocked on her car window. She looked up with tears in her eyes. Shocked, she rolled down the window to the familiar face.

"What's up shorty? You need some help?" Shay asked her.

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