Go With the Flow

So I watched Instant Star tonight and again I was totally inspired to write. Weirdly, even though tonight's episode was in a total different vein, I'm still totally into Jude/Tommy.

I can definity see the chemistry and even despite the new twist, I can still see the relationship happening. Besides, I get some nice angst out of it. I like angst.

I can't wait to start writing again. It's weird how inspired this shows make me. It wasn't too long ago that when I sat down to write, nothing came out, so I really am psyched--no matter what the cause of the inspiration.

I wouldn't mind writing some Sadie pieces. I think she could be an interesting character. Though, I still don't want to see her end up with Tommy. Hmmm, I should start on that.

Here's one that I've already finished. Since there's no where else, I thought I'd put them here for now. Jude/Tommy, of course.


Ritual
By Misha

Disclaimer- I don't own any of the characters of "Instant Star" (if I did do you think she'd be fifteen?), I don't know who does, but it's not me and I'm not making any money off this, so don't sue me.

Author's Notes- This is just drabble. Less than 500 words (not counting my notes), it came to me in an instant. I have no idea why I'm writing Instant Star fan fiction, but I can't help it. This is Tommy/Jude (yes, I know it's wrong and illegal, but I can't help it) and is set sometime in the future. That's all, enjoy!

Summery- Every time, their actions are the same.

Rating- PG-13


She'll go on stage in a few minutes.

Another gig, another preparation to make her the biggest name in music.

The two of them are alone backstage for a few minutes, which tends to be the routine.

She remembers that first gig and how she tried to kiss him with disastrous results.

Things have changed in the last year.

This time, when she leans over and presses her lips against his, Tommy doesn't stand there in horrified shock. He presses her close for a moment, letting the kiss deepen.

When he finally pushes her away, he's smiling. "Not here, Jude." He tells her, like he does every time.

He's constantly warming her that they're going to get caught, but she doesn't care.

"Jude, I need you!" E.J calls from somewhere. Jude ignores her for a moment and looks at Tommy.

"Later?" She asks, though it's not really a question.

"If I can swing it." He tells her.

She nods, understanding the rules and limitations. They can't be together as much as they'd like, because in the eyes of everyone else this is wrong.

"Jude, get out here, it's almost time!" E.J hollers.

Jude rolls her eyes. "It's time. Wish me luck."

"You don't need luck." He told her. "I said it before and I'll say it again, you're it girl. You're the real thing and you're going to be big. Now go knock 'em dead."

This was part ritual as well.

She grins at him and grabs her guitar as she saunters on stage. She's done this many times before and each time it becomes easier than the last.

She's not a child anymore, somewhere along the line she's become a woman, as he well knows.

He maneuvers his way into the crowd and watches her on the stage. She's the real thing, she's got what it takes. The powerful rhythm, the moving lyrics. She sings from the heart and that's what captured his.

Tonight, he'll find a way, make some excuse. Some sort of celebration, offer to take her out for a bite of eat. Anything to be alone with her for a little while.

The lies come easily, since it's the only way. Once this is over, they'll be together for too short a time and then he'll bring her home and they'll go back to pretending there's nothing between them.

It's the same old act.

Another night, another gig, but the emotions are the same and so are the actions. They've done this many times before and he's sure that before this thing between them is over they'll do it many more.

Because that's just the way it is.

- End

It sort of ties in with a couple my others, but at the same time not really. Well, I'm off to go work on new pieces. Maybe I'll start that Sadie piece...