Part X: How to Know You're Falling in Love

Number One: They make your mind drift off.

Jessie was packing some of her clothes in her trailer when she decided to walk out and look for AJ. Stepping out she noticed Katie staring at her trailer door. For how long, Jessie wasn't sure. She waved her hand but Katie didn't move.

Noticing his friend's trip to la-la land, Tad shook Katie's chair breaking her away from her dreamy state. He pointed to where Jessie was and Katie blushed.

Number Two: You know the words now, but forget them when it's time to talk to them.

Over lunch Katie kept mumbling her lines. Sarah and Tad listened to her in amusement. She was trying to rehearse asking Jessie out for dinner tonight.

"Hi Jessie." Katie began to say.

"Are you busy?" Katie pretended the answer and asked again.

"Would you like to have dinner with me tonight?"

"NO!" Sarah and Tad replied making Katie frown.

"Ask her already. You've done that over a hundred times." Sarah exclaimed.

"More like two hundred." Tad pointed out as they dissolved into chuckles.

Katie sighed shaking her head.

These guys are no help…

Katie went out of her trailer and marched towards Jessie's. She was about to knock but the door flung open.

"Hi." Jessie greeted happily.

"Hi!" Katie replied holding her breath.

Jessie was wearing a white silk dress, making her look like an angel without the wings. The sight dried Kati's throat. She coughed, mentally kicking herself for forgetting to breathe.

Jessie smiled and found shy Katie adorable. She noticed Katie was holding a piece of paper in her hand.

"So… What brings you here?" Jessie asked smiling sweetly at the brunette.

"I uh…" Katie struggled to say the words. She felt stupid but Jessie found it cute.

"You're here… There must be something…" Jessie tried to help Katie spill the words but it was no use.

Katie was utterly dumbstruck.

"Does that piece of paper help?" Jessie quickly snatched it from Katie's hand and began to read.

Katie's face turned deep red. Feeling she had humiliated herself enough, she turned and started to walk away. She stopped hearing Jessie's voice speak the magic words.

"Yes. I'd love to have dinner with you."

Number Three: It doesn't matter where she takes you. What matters is she's with you.

Jessie waited for Katie to drop by her trailer for their date. She sat by the couch and would check if her make-up was alright from time to time.

Meanwhile, Katie paced in her trailer. Every restaurant in town was fully booked with reservations. Tad and Sarah were out so there was no one to help her. Katie sighed and walked out. It was the only place left for her to take Jessie to. Hopefully Jessie wouldn't find it cheap.

Knocking the trailer door, Jessie immediately opened it and came out.

"Shall we?" The blonde asked.

Katie nodded, praying nervously that Jessie would still like her idea.

As they walked, Jessie wondered where Katie was taking her. Soon enough, she figured out where: their bench along Sunset Boulevard.

"I'm sorry Miss Sammler. Every where else is booked." Katie dropped her head in fear of Jessie's reaction.

Jessie smiled and took Katie's hand.

"It's alright. Please call me Jessie."

"Wait here… I'll buy dinner." Katie smiled and gently let go of the blonde's hand.

Jessie sat on the bench and watched the stars as she waited.

When Katie came back, she had bought Jessie's salad and a hotdog sandwich. She also bought orange juice for both of them. Sitting beside the blonde she hand the salad and the two ate dinner together, on their bench, on their boulevard.

Number Four: One touch, one breath, makes you feel tingly inside.

"I'm sorry dinner isn't what it's supposed to be…" Katie apologized not looking at Jessie.

Jessie turned and held her hand reassuringly. The blonde laced their fingers together and held it tight. Warmth rushed up in her chest. Jessie smiled again. The fears and worries seem to have washed away as she held Katie's hand. Right there she knew. This is where she wants to be.

"Dance with me." Jessie slowly stood up.

"But…" Katie's thoughts were cut off when Jessie pulled her close and started to dance.

Moments later, Katie eased up and by now, they were dancing extremely close to each other. Jessie rested her head on Katie's chest while Katie's lips touched the blonde's hair.

"Jess…"

"Hm…?"

"I have to take you home now…"

Jessie didn't reply. She held Katie closer.

"Jess…" Katie sighed.

She too didn't want to let go of the blonde but she had to.

"Stay the night with me…" Jessie looked up to Katie's eyes pleadingly.

"I don't think that's a good idea…"

"We don't have to do anything. Just… Hold me…" Jessie buried her head on Katie's chest.

"Ok honey. Ok…"

Number Five: A kiss is just a kiss. But when you share it with them… It means more…

Jessie opened the door gently entered her unit. She threw her bag onto the catch and walked towards her balcony. Katie entered and closed the door behind her. She followed Jessie and walked towards where the blonde was.

The night sky was filled with stars and the city was in bright lights. They both stared holding hands. Turning to each other they smiled. Walking up closer, Jessie slowly put her arms around Katie's neck.

"Thank you… for dinner." Jessie smiled leaning in.

"I'm sorry if…" Katie began to speak but Jessie's finger on her lips halted her speech.

"Sssshhh…" Jessie mumbled staring at Katie's red lips.

Katie stood stiff. Not knowing how to react. Finally her arms found their way to Jessie's waist pulling the blonde closer.

Jessie slowly closed her eyes, and leaned in, her lips meeting Katie's bottom lip. Katie leaned down and captured Jessie's mouth. It was slow, but definitely filled with emotion. Their hearts sped up and the kiss grew more intense. Jessie slowly parted her lips and waited for Katie's tongue that slowly found its way inside her mouth. Katie's hands dropped to Jessie's butt then slowly found their way to the sides of the blonde's legs. The caresses and kisses grew intimate. Being on a first date they knew this was going too fast. So slowly, they both reduced the intensity and ended up resting their foreheads against the other.

"Oh my God…" Jessie began to speak.

"What…?"

"I just um…"

"I know…" Katie cut Jessie off and kissed her again.