Chapter 7: What Are We?

Tommy POV, His apartment

Finally! I'm back in my good old Toronto apartment. Three days is a long time to be away when you're used to living by yourself. I really missed this place, especially the blonde seated on my couch.

I can hardly believe she's actually here. This isn't the date I owe her. I hope she knows that.

"What movie are we gonna watch?"

"Huh?"

"Are you that lost in thought Quincy? You said we were gonna watch a movie."

"I did didn't I?" That just earned an eye roll from Jude. "Why don't you go pick one?"

"Alright then." She looks so cute. I love how she gets a little gleam in her eye when she gets to do the simplest things. "How about 'The Grudge'?"

"Sure."

"Aren't you going to put it in?"

"You're the one that's up."

"Are you serious? Your system freaking looks like a space station. I'm not touching that thing."

"It's not that complicated. But ok." I got up from the couch to put in the movie. Maybe getting up could work to my advantage. I'll just pop in the movie, sit down, and put my arm around her. That's not too cheesy is it?

::CRASH::

"Ouch!"

"Oh my G-d! Tommy are you ok?"

Smooth Quincy. That table's only been there for three years.

"Yeah, I'll be alright. Just a little sore," I say trying to get up off of the floor. That table's out of here come tomorrow.

"Here, let me help you. Put your arm around my shoulder." Well I just inadvertently accomplished my original goal. Sweet!

"Ugh. Thanks."

"Sit down on the couch. I'll go get you some ice for your knee." She's walking away. Does she even know where my kitchen is?

"Hey Tommy," I guess not.

"Yes…"

"Umm, where's the kitchen?" She's so cute.

"Through the swinging doors that are ahead of the front door."

I can hear her rattling around. It's nice having her here. It's nice that she didn't laugh at me. Honestly, I probably would've given a good chuckle. Other people would've laughed too. She truly is one of a kind.

"Here you go," she handed me the ice as she sat down next to me. "Put your leg up on the table so it doesn't swell. I need you to be able to move around."

"Thanks Nurse Jude." Oh the ideas that come with that.

"It's nothing. You think you can handle watching the movie with no more accidents now?" And the sarcasm returns.

"I think I can manage," I reply with my arm around her. She smiled and just leaned into me. Mission accomplished.

Jude POV, Still Tommy's Apartment

I like Tommy's scent. I think I've said that before. Being this close to him feels really nice though. I think he feels the same way. I've caught him looking at me a few times during the movie, and he would just hold me tighter. I certainly didn't mind. I wish it could be like this all the time.

"You still with me, girl?" Hmm, movies over.

"Yea, I'm sorry. Just thinking."

"About what?"

This is kind of a loaded question. I'm thinking about him, but there's still the thought of those pesky pictures in the back of my mind. I'm sure if I should mention those to him. I mean, after all, Darius said that he would take care of it. But how?

"Is it important?" I also wish I could stop spacing out.

"Kind of, but not right now. Right now everything is fine. Perfect even."

"Alright then."

"Can I ask you a question?" I'm just gonna ask him about us. What's the worst that could happen?

"Depends. If I answer it wrong, could yelling be involved?" Typical.

"There isn't really a wrong answer."

"I love questions like those. Ask away." I bet you in ten minutes he regrets saying that.

"I've been thinking these past few days Tommy, and…"

"That's not a good thing. Nothing is ever ok when conversations start out like that." Why do people feel it necessary to interrupt me? Ugh.

"Just keep quiet till I'm done asking, ok?" He gives an uneasy nod.

"Ok."

"Ok. So as I was saying, I've been thinking these past couple days, about us for the most part. Is there an 'us'? I mean I think there is. There's definitely something there. I really felt it when I saw you looking for me in the airport, and even more when we hugged. I just got this amazing feeling, and feel, I guess, overwhelmed. It's sort of this nice calming feeling, but a rush all at the same time. And I think you feel the same way. Like during the movie you would hold me tighter when you looked at me, and you always get protective of me when it comes to a lot of different things. And you can't say its brotherly cause brothers don't kiss their sisters like we did on my 16th or in Darius' office for that matter. And there was my most recent birthday. So, is there an 'us'?" I think I forgot to breathe.

"Wow." I hate one word phrases. They prolong answers to questions so much. He seems kind of dumb-founded, but he has that slight smirk on his face. He better have more to say.

"I was actually planning on talking about us on our date, but since…"

"This isn't a date?" I said slightly irritated. Could've fooled me.

"Well, yea, this is a date. But I was planning on taking you to dinner and a movie and then bring up the topic of us. However, seeing as how you beat me to the punch now is as good a time as any."

"Oh. So. Ok." I can't form an actual sentence. I'm such a loser. He was going to take me out, that's cute.

"Alright, I'm going to talk now. And the same goes for you, no talking till I'm all finished. Ok?"

"Sure." This should be good. This will give me time to compose myself for the let down that is probably coming my way. My confidence goes back and forth, I really wish it would pick a side.

"You've already said some of what I wanted to tell you. There's so much more to it than that though. You brighten up my day by just looking at me, and you have this way of making me feel complete." Cue the blushing. "I can honestly say that I've never felt that way around someone before. It's hard to explain and put into words. Humph. I was hoping that would come out more eloquently."

"Eloquence is overrated." We both laughed a little bit.

"So Jude," he started inching closer to me.

"Yes?" I swallow the lump that formed in my throat.

"Can I kiss you?" He finishes mere inches away from my face. Oh boy.

"Do you really need to ask?" I say quietly, looking into his blue depths. Then he leaned in, closing what little space was left between us. My G-d I missed his mouth. His amazing, soft, warm mouth. We managed to get even closer when his hands became tangled in my hair, and my hands began running up and down his back.

"Hey guys! What's--- whoa!" Ugh! Again, why must people interrupt!?!?!

"Oh. Hello Dane." At least Tommy doesn't seem happy we had to stop either.

"Hey Dane! Where's Kwest?" I said with my best fake, forced smile. If memory serves me right, he was supposed to bring Dane home.

"Oh, he might as well have pushed me out of the car. He's been quite the downer. What are you two up to?" He asked plopping down in between us. Brothers. Pft.

"Jude and I were just talking about some stuff."

"Is that so?" He asked looking at me, with some stupid smirk. I wonder if all Quincy's have that stupid smirk.

"Yea, we were talking. Well Tom, I should be getting home." I say heading towards the door.

"Wait! I'll walk you to your car." What a gentleman that Tommy is.

"Ok." I say with a smile.

"Sorry about Dane. He should hold the crown for the person with worst timing ever," he said once we were outside.

"It's no big deal. It happens."

"Yea, well next time I'll be locking the door."

"Who's to say there'll be a next time?" I say with a giggle.

"I see how it is Harrison. Feel free to leave now."

"Ha ha ha." Awkward. "So what does this mean for us?" What can I say; sometimes I just can't help myself.

"I think it means we're together if that's ok with you."

"Yeah, it's definitely ok with me. You?"

"Most definitely."

"We should probably keep it quiet though, huh? I mean I don't want Sadie or anyone else at G-Major to give us trouble. Especially Sadie since I live with her." He was probably gonna ask to keep it quiet anyway. I figured I'd just save him the trouble. And it actually makes a lot of sense, really. Not that many people would be happy for us. I know for a fact my dad would most likely attempt to hire a hit man, ha ha.

"Yea. I guess we should keep it quiet, at least for another few months. Just once everything gets settled down."

"Sounds good. I'll see you at the studio tomorrow, right?"

"As long as Darius doesn't fire me. I never called him the other day."

"I'm sure he'll understand, once you tell him what happened. He's actually a very understanding person. But just in case, good luck," I said opening my car door. I wouldn't be in such a rush if I didn't have school tomorrow and a dad at home. But I do, so I am.

"Thanks. Bye Jude."

"Bye Tommy." He kissed me again. I could so get used to that.

A/N: Sorry for the wait. Life gets crazy as you all know, haha. So this is my update and I like how it turned out. I'm going to try and kick the story into high gear now, and try to get into my real plot, haha. As always thanks for reading, I really appreciate it, and please read and review. Let me in on your thoughts, haha. : D

Oh and Happy Thanksgiving!