Chapter 3

Jess walked down towards the only place that gave him comfort in this town, The Bridge. No matter what happened, he could always go there to just sit and think. Here, he could just escape the truth and reality, HIS reality.

He finally reached the bridge and just sat down to think. Why does Luke care anyway. It isn't his prblem, it's mine. Just because I'm living with him doesn't mean I have to tell him everything. But, maybe if I let this all out I could feel better. Or maybe that would just make me vulnarable. And I can't let that happen, or I just don't want that to happen.

Jess stared into the water mesmorized. No matter what happened in life, the water was always calm and silent. Doesn't matter who dies or who is hurt in the world, the movement of the water never changed. If only life was this simple.

I guess the stillness of the water is what calms me down. And it slowly stops the fire burning inside of me.

It was either stare at the water or talk to HER. Her being his Rory. Her eyes alone could calm him down. Sometimes he even got both. He could be by the water while talking to her, looking into her eyes. I could get lost in her eyes forever. I wish she was here right now.

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Rory walked out of her house after having left a note for her mom. She didn't want to worry her mom. She still had so many questions going off in her head. It was like her own inner battle with herself.

What do I say? How do I approach him? How will he react? Will he turn away? Will he let me in? And if he does, how much will he let me know? Is he ready to open up? Or does he need time?

She didn't know what to think anymore. The only thing she knew was that she had to try. And if he isn't ready to let her in, she will wait. She would wait forever for him.

She started to walk faster. She wanted to get to him, comfort him, hold him. She wanted to be there for him, to be there with him. I wish Jess was here right now.

That's when she got to the bridge and saw him. She saw Jess sitting on the edge of the bridge staring into the water as if the still water was holding a treasure only he could see. She walked closer making her presence known.

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He turned around to look at her face. It was like all his prayers had been answered. Because there she was, standing before him. He couldn't believe his eyes. She's here, she really came. But how did she know he needed her?

He took a wild guess... Luke

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