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A/N: So I made this like a week after last chapter's interaction. Sorry I haven't updated in forever, but I am giving you a chapter now, because I just felt bad… haha… here you go!

Jess finally left his office. It seemed he was always there working and not paying attention to the outside life. He didn't want to see her again, not after what he said. Not after he lied to her, telling her he didn't love her anymore, it was a boldface lie. He didn't want to see Logan, either. All this week Jess worked, went home, ate, slept, and started all over again the next day. He had gotten the occasional call from Luke or his mom, but that's about it. They worried about him and said the way he was starting to live was unhealthy. Luke even tried to get him out yesterday and take him to a baseball game. Jess declined the offer saying his work was piled up too high to take off.

He got off the elevator and walked down the hall and to the right. After minutes of trying to think of something to say he knocked on the door.

The door opened and Logan stood there, looking just as tired as Jess did, "Hey."

Jess nodded to him, "Hey… can I come in?"

Logan opened the door wider, "Sure."

"Look, I wanted to say I'm sorry. For everything that happened with Rory, for telling her things… getting everything in our lives stirred up." He sat down on the couch, the same couch he passed out on at the New Year's Eve party for the guys. The same couch he sat on when he played poker on Wednesday nights. Sure Jess loved Rory, but Logan has been there for him a lot through this year, and taking a girl that makes him happy would be wrong. Even if it meant Jess will be the same miserable guy.

Logan sat down on the chair across from the couch, "Don't worry about it. Rory and I talked about it. She wouldn't tell me about what happened between the two of you, but I figured you'd fill me in once we started talking again if we ever did."

Sighing, he nods, "I owe you that much, don't I?"

"Yeah" Logan leans back on the couch, "Tell me everything."

Jess nods, "Okay, I first met Rory when I had to move to Stars Hollow because my mom was too irresponsible to handle me. From the first moment I saw her I knew she was the one who would make this town worth it. I was right. She was smart, beautiful, funny, innocent, and off limits. When I found out she had a boyfriend I tried everything to get her. I made him so mad, I bid on her basket, barged in on her alone night, everything I could to get her to want me and not him. After many events that were caused by me Rory grew to like me. She kissed me while dating Dean, her boyfriend. Then she ran off to Washington for the summer. I didn't hear from her at all and that I actually hurt. So I decided to hurt her the same way. I found a girl who always came in the diner practically throwing herself at me. So I just decided to use her. Her name was… man, I don't even remember, something like Shannon… or Sharon… or… Shane. Yeah, that was it her name was Shane. I was with her for a while, just to make Rory jealous when she got back home. It worked, and she was in my arms before I knew it. She and Dean were broken up and we wasted no time getting together. We had our ups and downs; we fought a lot and made up quickly. I fell in love with her and I realized it a little too late. We were at a party and I was drunk and upset about flunking out of high school. We were up in a bedroom and I pushed a little too far. We fought, she left, and I got into a fight with her ex-boyfriend. We never really got to work it out and I got kicked out of my uncle's home. My dad, who I never met, showed up and then left. I wanted to get away; I wanted to follow him. Without saying goodbye to Rory, I left. I felt just like m dad, and it was a horrible feeling. I came back a few times. Once telling Rory I loved her and her saying nothing. The next time I begged her to run away with me and she said no. Then I gave up, but never really got over her."

"That everything?" Logan raises his eyebrows, burning holes into Jess.

"No" Jess rubs his temples, "Okay, listen to me. Do not get mad at Rory, because it was mostly my fault, but when I first opened Truncheon Books with Matthew and Chris I invited Rory to the opening. We were having a good time it was like the old days when we used to hang out and talk about music, art, and books. I guess we both got caught up in it and we ended up kissing. She stopped tough, okay? She did and said that she was in love with you. Yeah, it hurt, but I wanted her to be happy so I accepted it. And that is everything."

He nods and leans forward, resting his forearms on the table in front of him. He was taking it all in and Jess decided to let him talk first, "You still love her?"

Jess opened his mouth to object, and tell Logan that his feelings for Rory changed and were no longer romantic feelings, but he just let out a heavy breath and nodded, "Yeah."

Shaking his head, Logan stood up and paced the living room, "I can't believe this…"

"I'm sorry Logan, I mean I do love her, but if she makes you happy and you make her happy then I will back off."

"She's not happy Jess. You know it and I know it. Her eyes are filled with sadness." Logan bit his bottom lip, then looked at their bedroom door, "She has a box."

Obviously confused Jess shakes his head, "Good for her?"

Logan laughs bitterly and runs a hand through his hair, "It's a big box. It's decorated with block letters and reviews on books that she cut out of magazines. None of the other boxes are decorated."

Jess furrows his brow, "Logan, man, where are you getting at?"

"It's your box! It has stuff from your's and Rory's relationship! It has a dress and a ticket to a concert! And a letter to you that she never got to send!"

He just sits there, unable to think of what to say, "It's all in the past Logan."

"No! It's not! She got rid of Dean's box, but she wouldn't throw yours out." He shook his head and sat back down, "Dang it!" He slammed his fist on the table.

Jess looks down at his feet. He's usually not the kind of guy who gets upset about his actions. He doesn't know why he feels so bad now. Maybe because this time he is friends with Rory's guy. He shouldn't interfere anymore and he won't, "I'm done."

Logan looks up at Jess, "What?"

"I'm not going to interfere with you and Rory's relationship anymore. I'll move back to Philadelphia I guess."

"No. No, Jess."

"Why not? If I leave everything between the two of you will be normal again. You can get married and have happy life."

"She won't be happy! God, why don't you understand this?!" Logan kicks the table leg and stands up again, "She won't be happy until she has you again."

Jess was opening his mouth to protest but the door opening in the kitchen cut him off.

"What's going on?" Rory asked as she walked into the living room, "Oh, hey Jess."

"I was just leaving." He stands up and walks past Logan.

Logan looks between Rory and Jess, "Don't go, Jess. You and Rory need to talk. I'll go and be back later." He smiles a little, "Get your problems worked out. Become friends again, because Jess is going to be my best man."

Shocked, Jess looked up at Logan and shook his head, "I can't-"

"Yes you can." Logan cut in and walked towards the door, "I'll be back in a couple of hours" He opened the door and left the apartment.

Rory looked at Jess, "I guess he trusts us, huh?"

Jess nods, "I guess so."