Chapter 3,

3 days later

The incessant ring of the phone jolted Rory to her feet. She skidded across the phone and dashed to the phone.

"Hello." Rory said while pushing the phone firmly against her ear.

"Hey."

"Jess? Is that you?" Rory was puzzled.

"Ya. It's the bad-boy."

"Jess, it was a mistake." Rory looked glum.

"What is?"

"You know. Me kissing you."

"But you loved it."

"Jess." Her tone was strict and serious.

"But you loved it." Jess repeated.

"No….yes."

"Jess, I have a boyfriend. I nice sweet boyfriend."

"A safe boyfriend."

Then there was silence for a minute, which penetrated Rory's head.

"I want to see you again, Rory."

"I want to see you, too, Jess."

"I want to be your boyfriend."

"I want to be your girlfriend."

" I want to kiss you, Rory."

"I want to kiss you, Jesse."