Note: Continued from part 6. Last part, i think.
Standing Still
Lane didn't get to finish because as Dean let his foot land on the final concrete step, he saw Rory right in front of him. He hadn't been that close to her in weeks. It scared him.
"Uh--w..what are you doing here?"
"I need to talk to you."
"Okay."
"Luke's?" she asked, staring into his eyes.
"Uh, sure.."
Rory turned around and started to walk and Dean turned back to Lane who gave an apologetic smile. They walked to Luke's in silence and sat in silence, staring at their coffee for more than a few uncomfortable moments. Rory was the first to speak.
"I lied."
Dean finally looked up and was surprised to see her actually looking back at him.
"I know."
"You do?"
"I know how much you lied about you and Jess when we were still toghethe...and I forgive you. I forgive you for lying to me about not having feelings for him. I forgive you for kissing him while we were still together..which you lied about."
"Dean.."
"I'm not finished," he said in a low voice.
"I forgave you for everything and I forgave you because I loved you. But knowing that you lied when you told me to my face that you didn't love me...I can't forgive you for that."
Rory touched his hand and he held onto it. He looked back up to the tears welling up in her eyes and she spoke, with her voice cracking.
"I'm sorry...i'm sorry I lied, i'm so sorry that I hurt you."
"You don't know how much it hurt, Rory. But you just might experience the hurt that I went through if you truly do love me still."
"What?"
"I've met someone else.."
Rory's hand retracted from his, "I know."
"And if you came here to try to rebuild our relationship...i'm sorry but I can't do that."
"Dean, can't we at least talk about this?"
They stared at each other and after a few moments, Rory got the feeling he was about to give in, but was strucken when he stood up and got his things together, leaving the diner without another word.
you tell me you don't love me
over a cup of coffee --------------------------
The End