Part Five: This isn't really me!

A/N: Okay, I've removed the previous chapters from five nad onwards because I had some criticism about them and the I realised that it wasn't going in the original direction that I had wanted, so I've started again. However, I have kept the original chapters and if people want them and the next few chapters after them, please email me and I will send them to you. Thanks to all the people who have reviewed, I really appreciate it and please keep on doing so, I really, really enjoy reading your opinions. Thanks, Alicia

"Oh my gosh, I 'm so tired." Rory exclaimed dumping her satchel bag on the ground beside the chair she collapsed in. It was nine o'clock at night and she had been up since seven a.m. studying and reading. Charlie and Jess had been out when she had decided to move to the library at approximately lunch time. She had called out to Tristan where she was going, but she hadn't known if he had heard her. Charlie looked up from his book at her. "I'm not surprised. The way that you, Tris and Jess have been acting you'd think that there was no life outside study. You guys need more balance. I'm not as worried about Jess as I am you and Tris as at least he takes time to go out with Paris other than the Library. How many times have you gone out other than to the library in the two months that you have been in Boston?" Charlie questioned. He was worried about Rory and Tristan. They had both been avoiding each other and studying heavily. "I've gone out." Rory said defensively. Charlie raised his eyebrow. "I will go out," Rory corrected. "As soon as I get myself settled in I'll join a sorority and get blonde streaks and become like, totally into fashion and what Jennifer and Brad are up to." Rory said adopting an airhead voice. "I'd like to see the day you turn into another Louise Grant." Rory heard Tristan say from behind her. She blushed before turning around. "What about you sir? I'd have thought that you would be out every night instead of staying home to listen to the Hives and watching t.v. and studying. What's the latest blonde arm candy been up to?" Rory asked instantly regretting what she had just said when she saw Tristans face. "Things change." Tristan said, acutely aware of Charlie watching then. "Like what?" Rory asked, deciding to brazen it out. "People, especially ones who have the ability to." Tristan replied quietly. Slowly he turned to walk out the front door. Rory was left standing there. Charlie watched as her face turned white and she ran up to her room. Charlie sighed. He hate these sort of scenes. He knew that Rory hadn't really meant what she had said, but, she was very different when around Tristan. Almost a different person. * * * *

Jess looked around. Boston harbour was busy today. It had been for a while. He was here only to see his girlfriend who had gone on a boat with a few family friends that Friday. He wanted to take her out for dinner, but the boat was late getting in so he was left waiting. Not that he minded. He was an observer of men and women and children. It was in his nature and talent. In the past he had used that talent to annoy others, but now he just did it for enjoyment. Suddenly he saw a boat come up with his girlfriend up the front. She saw him and grinned, waving. The boat pulled up in front him as she called out to him. "Hey Jess!" Jess smiled. The boat docked and she jumped off as soon as possible. "Paris." Jess greeted her with a kiss. People emerged. They came ashore. "Oh, guys, meet my boyfriend. Jess, this is Audrey, Pacey, her boyfriend, and their friends, Dawson Leery, Joey Potter, Jack McPhee and Jen Lindly." Paris introduced. Jess's eyes widened and Jen's face went pale. "Jen?" Jess asked in a strangled voice. "Jess?" Jen stared back.

A/N: I know, I know, the ending kinda sucks and was written hastily, but it does lead on to parts that you will enjoy later.