I know I should acknowledge what she just told me, that I should assure her that I'm not going anywhere this time. We will talk about whatever comes up between us, I will not run again. I know this is my last chance to be with the girl of my dreams and I'm going to do all that is necessary to keep her. But instead of telling her this I just grab her by the waist again, pull her against me and kiss her hard.
When my lips finally leave hers we are both breathless. Oh she looks so good right now, all flushed and beautiful. I can see the love shine in her eyes as she eyes me. She bites her lip and then leans her head on my shoulder. I hear her sigh contently and I just hold her.
After a moment I put one hand on her shoulder and make her look up at me by cupping her face with my other.
"Hi." I mumble, smiling wide.
"Hi." She giggles.
I decide to tell her again how much she means to me and start to ramble. "I know I can't run from you again, we will have to talk about all that arises. But I don't feel any need to run anymore, Ror. I don't ever want to loose you again. I love you Rory, I always have and always will."
She looks up at me again and smiles her sweet content smile. Oh I love seeing that smile. "I know Jess. All of it. I love you too." And with that she cuddles into my chest again and this time it's me that sighs contently. I kiss her on the top of her head and just revel in the feel of her in my arms again. This broken record is broken no more.
I've won Rory back.