WE'RE BACK!!! This is the second story that me and nice-one have written together so we hope you guys like it. And it's a R/J of course!!! I also have some bad news nice-one had decided to put her pen down for a while. She doesn't have the inspiration to write anymore, for now at least. But don't worry she'll be back. So until then you'll just have to do with her other stories which are all GREAT!!! So check them out when you have the time. You can check mine out too, but they're a little darker than hers. I guess, not all of them. They are all R/J's too, just like hers, so check them out if you want too. It's kind of hard to explain what the stories are about. Anyway thanks for reading this and don't forget to REVIEW!!! We LIVE for reviews!!! THANKS!!!

*~*~*Bye, smile :-) and *nice*-one

Rory entered the diner. Jess was standing behind the counter. Rory felt a little uncomfortable, because she was wearing a dress. She had a date with Dean later. She saw her mom sitting at the counter, having another argument with Luke. She walked towards her mom.

R: ''Hi mom.''

L: ''Hi honey.''

Then she continued her argument with Luke. Rory sat down next to her mom. She looked at Jess, but he looked away. Rory sighed. Jess was acting distant. Rory looked at her mom. Still arguing............

R: ''Hey Jess. Coffee now, please.''

J: ''Your wish is my command.''

Rory heard the sarcasm in his voice. He gave her her coffee.

J: ''So.........I noticed you were wearing a dress........ What's that all about ?''

R: ''Not like it's any of your business, but I'm having a date with Dean.''

J: ''Well, it looks good on you.''

R: ''Was that a compliment ?''

J: ''If you want it to be.''

R: ''Yeah well, don't get used to it.''

J: ''I won't. I mean you in a dress every day please.''

Jess smirked.

R: ''O I gotta go.''

J: ''Still going to help me with my homework ?''

R: ''No, I have a date.''

J: ''With Dean. What about after your date ?''

R: ''I don't know.''

J: ''You don't know or you don't think Dean will let you ?''

R: ''Dean has nothing to do with it.''

J: ''If you say so.''

R: ''All right I'll help you after my date.''

J: ''That's all I'm asking.''

R: ''Bring your books this time.''

J: ''O studying requires book ? Now you tell me.''

R: ''Whatever, bye.''

Jess watched her leave.

She walked to the park. She was supposed to meet Dean there. Rory sat down on a park bench. She was ten minutes early, because she didn't wanna spend any more time with Jess. She looked up and saw Dean standing in front of her.

D: ''Hey.''

He gave her a kiss.

R: ''Hey, you're early.''

D: ''So are you.''

R: ''I know.''

Dean sat down next to her.

D: ''What's wrong ?''

R: ''Nothing.....Well, since we're both early let's go do something.''

D: ''Luke's coffee ?''

R: ''No !.......I already had coffee.''

D: ''Ah.''

They were silent for a moment.

D: ''It's Jess, isn't it ?''

R: ''What's Jess ?''

D: ''You don't wanna go to Luke's because of him.''

R: ''No, I just...............I just had coffee.''

D: ''Sure.''

He obviously didn't believe her.

R: ''Why does every conversation we have, has to be about Jess ?''

D: ''You tell me ?''

R: ''There's nothing to tell.''

D: ''Fine, then let's go to Luke's.''

R: ''I don't wanna, let's go watch a movie.''

D: ''Well I do..........I knew it !''

R: ''Dean. Why are we always fighting when we're around each other ?''

D: ''Oh, I don't know. Does the name Jess ring a bell ?''

R: ''No, we're just friends, you don't have to be jealous.''

D: ''So now I'm jealous ?''

R: ''Dean, I don't wanna have this conversation with you. If it means so much to you then we'll drink coffee at Luke's.''

D: ''That's not the point Rory.''

R: ''Then what is the point ?''

D: ''You really don't get it, do you ?''

R: ''Get what ? Get that you're jealous ? I do.''

D: ''You know what ? Forget about our date. I'm leaving.''

He got up and walked away.

She closed her eyes for a second. The she got up and went back to the diner. When she saw Jess he had a confused look on his face.

R: ''Well, the date's over. Plenty of time for your homework now.''

J: ''I'm not complaining, but what happened ?''

R: ''I don't wanna talk about it. What homework do you have ?''

J: ''Math.''

R: ''Good.''

J: ''No, not good.''

R: ''It will be good.''

J: ''I'll take your word on that.''

She smiled and Jess went upstairs to get his book. And then she decided to go after him. Upstairs she saw Jess going through some books.

J: ''Damn it.''

R: ''What's wrong ?''

Jess looked up.

J: ''I can't find my math book.''

R: ''I'm sure you're real upset about that.''

She stopped in front of Jess' bookcase. She scanned his books with her eyes and smiled.

R: ''Since when is Math English Literature ?''

She grabbed his math book and turned around finding herself staring into Jess' eyes. He smirked.

J: ''Should have figured that you would find it. I mean you do go to Chilton after all.''

R: ''Yep, I go to Chilton and get good grades so that I can help you find your math book.''

J: ''You said it not me.''

R: ''Let's go study.''

She headed for the door.

J: ''Whatever you say teach.''

Jess followed her with his hands in his pockets. Downstairs they sat down at an empty table. She opened his books.

R: ''So what's the problem ?''

J: ''Math is the problem. Do you want coffee ?''

R: ''Jess.''

J: ''What ?''

R: ''We're here to study, not to drink coffee.''

J: ''I know. First we'll drink coffee and then we'll study.''

He got up to get the coffee. Rory looked in his book. It was easy. Jess came back with the coffee and sat down again. She looked up.

R: ''Thanks. Now, what's your problem with Math ?''

J: ''You know, the whole Math thing.''

R: ''Just look at the assignment. It looks like it doesn't make sense at all, but it does. If you just................''

She looked up at Jess, who was staring at her.

R: ''What ? Does my hair look funny ?''

J: ''Now that you mention it, it's doing this weird hanging straight down thing.''

R: ''Ha ha, very funny.''

She concentrated on the assignment again. After a while she looked up at Jess to see if he was still staring at her. And he was.

R: ''What ?''

J: ''What do you mean what ?''

R: ''You're staring.''

J: ''No, I wasn't.''

R: ''Yes, you were.''

J: ''You have a huge ego, don't you ?''

R: ''What ? Why ? No I don't !''

J: ''Yes you do.''

R: ''I have the smallest ego in the world. I just don't like it when people stare at me.''

J: ''You don't mind when Dean's the one who's staring.''

She looked down and sighed.

R: ''Jess..............''

J: ''You want me to stop staring ?''

She met his eyes.

R: ''Yes.''

J: ''Okay, if that's what you want.''

R: ''It is.''

J: ''..............I'll stop.''

R: ''Good. Now make the assignment

She handed him a pen. Jess looked at the assignment and answered it.

J: ''1210.''

R: ''You don't need me to tutor you.''

J: ''You're right I don't.''

R: ''Then why did you ask ?''

J: ''To mess with you I guess.''

Suddenly Rory couldn't stand Jess. He did this on purpose to 'mess' with her and Dean. She got up and grabbed her stuff.

J: ''Where are you going ?''

He got up too.

R: ''Home. You don't need me, remember ? You just wanted to mess with me.''

J: ''What ? Rory...........''

He gently grabbed her wrist to keep her from leaving.

J: ''What are you talking about ?''

R: ''You wanted to mess with me and Dean, didn't you ? You wanted me and Dean to fight. Why ? Do you like seeing him mad ?''

J: ''I.........eh............I'm sorry Rory. I...............''

She pulled her wrist free.

R: ''Forget it.''

J: ''Sorry. I don't like fighting with you. I was just joking about messing with you. I really do need your help with Math. I just memorised this page.''

Rory crossed her arms.

R: ''Whatever.''

J: ''Rory I'm sorry. I don't like bag boy.''

R: ''Dean !''

J: ''Dean okay. I promise not to make bag b........sorry Dean mad anymore okay ? Try at least. Does that make you happy ?''

She didn't smile or look at him.

R: ''Yeah. Did you really memorize this page ?''

He smirked.

J: ''Uhuh.''

R: ''You're weird.''

J: ''This coming from a girl who gets happy when she sees a cup of coffee.''

R: ''Yeah, well can't live without coffee.''

Jess put his hands in his pockets and observed Rory for a while. She felt uncomfortable and avoided his eyes.

R: ''It's getting late, I better go.''

J: ''Yeah, nine o'clock, late.''

R: ''I promised my mom that I would be home on time.''

Jess shrugged.

J: ''So you're not just avoiding me ?''

R: ''No, I just have to go home.''

J: ''Whatever you say.''

R: ''Drop it Jess.''

J: ''You need a ride ?''

R: ''Only if you promise not to talk about Dean.''

J: ''I think I can manage.''

He grabbed his keys.

R: ''Let's go Dodger.''

J: ''You know, it's not funny anymore.''

She stuck her tong out at him. When she stepped outside she bumped into someone.

S: ''Watch it.''

R: ''Sorry.''

J: ''Shane ?!''

S: ''Hey Jess.''

J: ''What are you doing here ?''

S: ''You know.''

She winked and licked her lips. Rory felt sick. Shane............and Jess ?

R: ''Jess, I'm going to walk home.''

She started to walk away.

J: ''Are you sure ?''

R: ''Yeah, you go have fun with Shane.''

S: ''Who's that girl ?''

J: ''Rory wait.''

S: ''Jess !''

R: ''Bye Jess, nice to meet you Shane.''

She felt like crying. What was that all about ? Suddenly she heard Jess calling her name.

J: ''Rory wait !''

She turned around.

R: ''Just go back to your girlfriend Jess........ I know the way home.''

J: ''I know you do.''

They started to walk again.

J: ''Are you jealous ?''

R: ''What ?! No ! You can't just leave her there Jess.''

J: ''I know.''

R: ''Listen I'll be fine.''

J: ''You're jealous.''

R: ''I'm not.''

J: ''All right, you're not.''

She stopped walking.

R: ''Go back to her. I'm going to go home and I'll call you tomorrow. I'll be fine, really.''

J: ''All right.''

R: ''See you tomorrow.''

J: ''Yeah, bye.''

Rory walked away. Jess watched her and smiled. She was jealous he knew it.