A/N: Here's chapter four! Sorry it's a few days late. I've had quite a bit going on. PLEASE REVIEW. Seriously. It keeps me going when I don't have inspitation. Hope you enjoy the chapter!

DISCLAIMER: I don't own Instant Star or the song You and I Misbehaving. But this story is all mine. Lol.


Previously…

Jude wasn't sure how it happened, but it was only seconds before Tommy's lips fused with hers, tongues quickly dueling in a fervent, hungry kiss.

Chapter 4

Jude instantly smiled into the kiss. It had been months since she had last felt Tommy's velvet lips moving against hers. For the longest time, she had been afraid that she would never get to feel them again.

But here she was in 520, once again locking lips with her producer. Her off-limits producer. But at this point, she didn't think either of them cared much about any limitations.

Tommy's hands worked their way into Jude's wavy blonde locks, no doubt ruining the way she had earlier styled them – not that she cared if this was how the work would be ruined. As Tommy's tongue traced the outline of Jude's lips and slipped into her mouth, Jude lost all focus. She responded eagerly to the kiss, her tongue sliding against his, meeting in a frenzied duel of tongues. Tommy tugged lightly on Jude's hair, getting lost in the passion of the moment. Jude's hands worked their way around Tommy's neck and she delicately stroked the baby hairs she found at the base.

The heated kiss continued for several minutes. Just as Jude was about to break the kiss off for lack of air, Tommy removed his lips from hers. Jude sighed in disappointment at the loss of contact until Tommy's firmly planted his lips at the base of Jude's neck. Jude moaned, unable to help herself. She felt Tommy smile against her neck at her reaction. Jude's hands dragged lightly down Tommy's back and worked their way under the thin material of his shirt. She rubbed the smooth flesh she found there; his skin was warm against her fingers.

The eager kisses continued with fervor until they both somehow ended up on the couch. Just like the last time they had been there – only under much different circumstances. Tommy positioned himself above Jude, careful not to put too much weight on her. Jude took advantage of the situation when Tommy momentarily paused to catch his breath. She placed a kiss in the hollow of his throat and worked her way up, leaving a trail of quick kisses across his jaw line. Finally, as she felt Tommy shiver involuntarily above her, she pressed her lips against his once more. Her tongue found his again, and Jude lost herself in a flurry of kisses, each one increasing in passion and enthusiasm.

Tommy let out a quiet groan as his hands slowly worked their way up Jude's shirt. His fingers gently grazed the soft, flat skin of her abdomen. Jude's breathing hitched with anticipation as Tommy's hand crept upward. He felt the lacy material covering the under wire of her bra and dragged his thumb across it. He wanted desperately to simply remove Jude's shirt and take a look for himself. Jude let out a guttural moan, breaking Tommy from his reverie.

"Jude," Tommy whispered in her ear as he disappointingly removed his hand from her shirt. He placed a soft kiss on the skin behind her ear.

"Hmm?" came Jude's haze-filled reply as she opened her eyes to look into Tommy's.

"We need to stop," Tommy sighed, "before this gets even more out of hand."

Jude sat up a bit reluctantly and crawled into Tommy's lap. She wrapped her arms around his neck.

"I know," she replied, not shielding the disappointment in her voice.

"Sorry if I, uh, took things far," Tommy stumbled over his apology.

Jude grinned. "Nothing to be sorry for." She bit her lip. "I wanted it just as much as you did." She paused and added, "Still do."

Tommy chuckled. "This is hardly how I planned out first date. But god, Jude. Sometimes I just can't control myself when I'm around you." He buried his head in the crook of Jude's neck and inhaled deeply. "You smell absolutely intoxicating, you know."

Tommy delicately planted a string of kisses along Jude's neck and collarbone, but after a moment of giving in, Jude pushed him away.

"Tommy?" her tone was hesitant and uneasy.

"Yeah, girl?" he replied.

"What does this…mean to you?" She brought her hands down to fiddle with the hem of her shirt out of nervous habit. "Because as much as I've enjoyed all this – and believe me, I have – I can't go through another heartbreak, Quincy. I couldn't stand it if you took all of this back. So if you're planning to, please break the news now before more damage is done." Jude let out a breath she didn't know she had been holding.

"Jude…" Tommy's voice nearly broke. "I don't want to take this back. Believe me. I want this."

"Are you serious about this? About us? I know I'm only 17, Tommy, but…"

Tommy cut her off. "I've given up on caring how old you are, girl." He smirked. "I want you so damn much, Jude. I want to be with you. I'm not going to let myself screw this up again."

Tommy reached a hand out and gently caressed Jude's cheek with the pad of his thumb.

"Are you sure?" she whispered.

"I don't think I've ever been surer of anything. I fell for you when you fifteen, girl. The minute you walked in the doors at G-Major, I knew I was going to have a problem. You had a fierceness in your eyes. Always ready to defy me. To challenge me. I loved it. I still do. You irritated me to no end, but that has never once changed how I feel about you."

"I thought I was going to hate you when I showed up that first day." Jude couldn't help but smile, thinking back.

Tommy kissed her chastely on the lips. "I'm glad you were wrong."

Jude pulled him into an embrace. "Me too, Quincy. Me too."


Jude came home late. She was unable to keep the infectious grin off of her face. Sadie was sitting in the living room, watching the television. Upon Jude's entrance, she promptly shut the television off.

"So," Sadie smiled coyly, "how was the date?"

Jude bit her lip, the smile never leaving her face.

"That good, huh?" Sadie patted the spot on the couch next to her, motioning for Jude to sit down.

Jude made herself comfortable on the couch next to her sister. "It was definitely good."

"Where did he take you?" Sadie questioned.

Jude laughed. "It wasn't exactly a conventional dining establishment. It's kind of a room that hasn't really been used in a few decades."

"How romantic." Sadie rolled her eyes.

"We have a history there!" Jude explained. "It actually was romantic. It was where we got locked in on my birthday."

Sadie smiled. "Nice choice. What did you guys have?"

"More food involving our night locked up."

"What else happened?" she asked. "I don't exactly see you two having some cliché, perfect first date. You're Jude and Tommy, for crying out loud."

Jude couldn't help but laugh at the statement. "There was a fight. A pretty big fight, actually. I kinda sorta told him about how I was when he was gone."

"When you went all Lindsay Lohan with the alcohol?" Sadie questioned.

Jude nodded. "Yep. And the blackmail. And everything in between. It was a messy conversation, to say the least. But it really helped clear the air."

"Good. God knows you two need it," Sadie commented. "Then what happened?"

Jude hesitated, an almost-shy smile crossing her face. "There was…kissing."

"Kissing?" Sadie spoke teasingly.

"Mhm." Jude looked anywhere but at her sister. "There was quite the bit of kissing."

Sadie grinned. "So…are you two…together?"

Jude couldn't contain her beaming smile. She nodded mutely.

Sadie pulled her into a hug. "I'm glad you're happy, Jude. You deserve a little happiness for once."

"Thanks for being so great, Sades. Really," Jude spoke candidly. "You have every right to hate me for dating your ex. But you're just being supportive. Thank you."

"It took me a while," Sadie began, "But I eventually learned that you and Tommy choose each other every time. I can't help it. Neither can you. You're a force to be reckoned with. And it's a good thing."

Jude gave her sister another quick hug and stood up. "Thanks, Sadie. I'm going to bed."

As Jude laid in bed that night, she couldn't stop thinking about how the night had turned out.

It really had been an incredible day. She was glad to be with Tommy, finally. She could hardly contain her excitement as she tried to fall asleep. But laced with the hope and excitement in finally dating Tom Quincy, was fear.

She knew they had a hell of a lot of obstacles ahead, and all she could do was hope they would get through them. Together.


That's the end of the chapter. Hope you enjoyed! And please, please review. I have about 20 people who have this story on alet. But am I getting 20 reviews per chapter? Hardly. It's not hard guys. Please? Okay, okay. I'll stop. Sorry. I really am a review whore. Its becoming a problem.

I hope you enjoyed! Chapter five is already in the works.

-Laura