Back at Grind Me Jude and Jess were sitting on the couch talking, when Jude asked her something.

"Hey Jess, would you be willing to play a game with me?"

"Well, it depends. What kind of game?"

"20 questions."

Jess blushed as she sat her coffee on the table.

"Of course." She answered him.

"Ok, question one: Do you play sports?"

"Yes"

"Question two: Which sports?"

"Well, soccer, and I cheer-lead. Oh, and I skateboard."

Jude smiled. The last one was the one he wanted to hear.

"Awesome! Question three: Do you like it here so far?"

Jess thought about it for a minute, did she like it here. Well, he was here, and she was with her brothers and father for once. She was lost in thought when Jude interrupted her.

"Jess! Are ya gonna answer my question?"

"OH! Yes, I do. I'm glad to be back."

"Okay, question four: If you had a chance to go to a Dawg Toy concert, would you?"

"Ewh!! No! That band sucks!" she exclaimed.

Jude smiled. This was his dream girl. He fell more in love with her with every question he asked.

"Okay, question five: What's your favorite band?"

"Well, it's between Nickelback and Paramore."

"Oh man! This girl keeps getting better!" Jude thought.

"Wow.. Question six: What's your favorite song?"

"That one's a toughie. I really like Gotta Be Somebody, and I also like If Today Was Your Last Day"

"Oh my god! She's amazing!"

"Question seven: What's your favorite color?"

"Purple."

Jess looked at him with those huge brown eyes. Jude about melted. He loved her, but was to shy to tell her that.

"Uh, Jude. Jude!"

Jude snapped back into reality.

"Oh, sorry dude. Question eight: How would you like to die?"

"Jude! What kind of question is that?!?"

"Oh, sorry... Well, will you answer the question anyway?"

Jude looked serious. He really wanted to know.

"Well, uh.. In my sleep I guess. It would be so peaceful."

"Wow, that's deep. Question nine: Whens your birthday?"

"The same day as Jonesy's." Jess answered.

"Dude, do I look like I remember Jonesy's birthday?" Jude replied.

"Does that count as a question?" Jess asked, giggling.

"Just answer the question."

"I was born on May 20." She answered, still laughing.

"Question 10: How many boyfriends have you had?"

Jess stopped laughing. All of the experiences with past boyfriends hurt to think about.

"Is something wrong?" Jude asked.

"No, I've had 4." Jess flinched.

"Question 11: Did they treat you right?"

Jess flinched again. No, they didn't. But she had never told anyone about it. Not even her mom.

"No."

Jess looked away. Jude took her hand.

"Hey, it's okay, you don't have to tell me anymore about it."

Jess nodded. This reminded her that she had scars on her arms and back. She closed her eyes. She felt Jude hug her. It felt good. She hugged him back.

"Maybe we should just skip the rest of the questions.." Jude said, still hugging her.

"No, one more, please."

"Okay.."

Jude thought about all the questions he could ask her, but settled on one.

"Will you be my girlfriend?"

Jess thought about it. Jude wouldn't hurt her, would he? She decided that she was going to give him a chance.

"Yes."

Jude smiled and hugged her closer. He had done it. He scored his dream girl.