"I don't get why you come here all the time…it's completely boring and lame….but then again so are you and I guess lameness is catching so…"

"Why are you here Shane?" Jess interrupted impatiently, as he stubbed out his cigarette and stood up on the bridge to face her.

"I just wanted to make sure that you know that we are soooo beyond over!" She replied with venom, her hands on her hips.

"Ok." Jess looked emotionless.

"Huh? Is that it? Aren't you even going to try and make up…you know, get down on one knee and grovel at my feet?" Shane barked, insulted.

"Sorry, remind me who it is that you've been dating?" Mocked Jess.

"You d'uh!" Replied Shane, completely missing the point. Jess shook his head, despairing over her stupidity.

"I think you pretty much summed up this conversation with the "we're so over" part and, I have to say that I heartily agree!"

"You can't call me a slut in front of the whole of Stars Hollow, and then break up with me!" Spat Shane, as she pushed Jess backwards.

"Bye bye Shane!" Jess turned away.

Shane looked completely perplexed, as being rebuffed wasn't something she was used to, and she didn't like it at all. In this moment of uncertainty she hadn't a clue what to do so she aggressively pulled Jess to her, wrapping her arms around his thin yet well built frame and kissed him fiercely.

Jess was instantly repulsed and he pushed her away from him, "Come on Shane, you don't give a fuck about me…it's over!"

"You asshole!" Shane cried out maliciously, before she lost control and pushed Jess hard, so that he stumbled backwards and fell into the ice cold water.

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Rory ran through the night, ignoring the heavy pouring rain that beat down on her, making her flimsy dress cling to her body and her eyelashes brim with droplets. She shivered with both the cold and something nearing a wild reckless, excitement.

When she got to the bridge and saw no dark, brooding figure with a mop of black hair, her face fell. She wrapped her arms around herself, now realising how cold it was, as she was flooded with disappointment.

Rory's POV

No, no, no Jess. Why aren't you here?…you're supposed to be here…

Rory began to slowly make her way across the bridge, trembling from the cold.

Jess, was recovering from the shock of falling in the water. He shook his head and his teeth chattered. And then he froze, because he could swear that he was hearing footsteps on the bridge.

Thunder clapped across the sky and Rory spun around to see Dean running across the bridge towards her.

"What are you doing Rory?" Dean demanded.

"Taking a breath of fresh air…"

"You know that's not what I meant."

Jess decided to remain where he was, although he was torn between trying to block out their conversation and straining desperately to hear it over the rain.

"I get it Rory, and I can see it even if you can't! He wants you and it's screwing him up inside knowing that he can't have you…because I'm here…and I know that the reason you've been letting it happen is because you're a really nice person and you don't know how to let him down…but just say no…I'll help you say no…"

Rory stood there looking up at Dean, completely mortified. She couldn't believe how wrong he had everything.

Jess, crouching down in the water was horrified at this accusation of Dean's and he was about to jump out and deny it when…

"No!" Shouted Rory.

"What do you mean?" Dean mumbled.

"I mean no, it's over!"

Dean, who was frowning deeply, was about to speak, when Rory interrupted him.

"Are you out of your freakin' mind!" Rory screamed, surprising herself. It felt so euphoric to explode like that.

"Rory, are you ok?"

Rory ignored this and went on, "Are you completely delusional? Firstly, I'm not a nice person because I've been lying to you, my mom, Luke, Lane, myself and…" Rory took a deep breath, "…and J..Jess." There, she'd said it.

In the water, Jess' heart started pounding.

Rory continued, "Secondly, you've got things kind of backwards because…Jess hasn't been chasing me around."

"Come on…" Dean started, sarcastically.

"… No he hasn't because I'm the chaser…yep, I'm a big fat chaser Dean! And, that's why I'm finally going to fair to you by telling you this…and making sure that you know…well…you've been the most fantastic boyfriend ever!" Rory smiled nervously.

"What is wrong with you Rory?"

"Nothing I…"

"I feel like I don't know you anymore."

"I don't think you ever did know me Dean," Rory mumbled.

Dean was lost for words, "I think you're making a mistake here, and I don't think you really know what you want!" He paced up and down irritably.

Rory's POV

He's gone too far now…

"News flash! I make my own decisions because I've been doing that for a while now and it kinda works…and, I think I'll take my chances here because hell, your starting to bug me…big time! And trust me, I know what I want!"

There was silence for a while.

"Do you love him?" Dean whispered, at which Jess closed his eyes as if it would help him to hear in some way.

"Yes," Rory answered firmly.

Jess flung himself back and he floated on the water, smiling as Dean walked away.

Rory held her head in her hands, and stood still. It had stopped raining.

Jess' POV

Bath time's over Jess…get out of the pool…

Come on! Be a man and face her!

Jess shook his hair free of water and scrambled onto the bridge clumsily. Rory screamed in terror, stumbling backwards before she turned and started to run.

Jess' POV

I'm not letting her go this time…

He ran after her, and when he caught up with her he held on to her wrist gently and spun her around.

Their eyes were locked.

Rory gasped and nearly fell, but Jess caught her. She pulled away from him and they continued to stare at one another. A look of bewilderment, and confusion as amber brown dissolved into ocean blue.

Seconds passed.

The situation was so absurd that Jess started laughing.

"What!" Cried Rory indignantly, bursting out into a smile.

"I believe you're wet Ms Gilmore," Jess stated matter of factly.

"Well, I believe you're wetter…isn't it a bit late for a swim?"

Jess pretended to look at his watch, "Nope, I'll have you know the water usually reaches a tropical temperature in November around midnight."

"Is that so?"

"I hear you're a 'chaser' Ms Gilmore!"

Rory blushed and turned away, but he ran around to face her again. She avoided looking into his eyes, humiliated.

"Dean was right."

Rory blinked with surprise and looked up.

Jess continued and now he was blushing, "Well no, he wasn't right about everything…I mean God he's a bigger asshole than I thought, "Just say no Rory!"" Jess did a taunting impression of Dean, "…but all the stuff about me being in love with you…and screwing things up…he um, pretty much nailed it there…"

Rory grinned coyly, "How the hell did you end up in the lake?"

"Er…Shane pushed me…after I broke up with her…"

"Huh."

"Hey, that's my line…"

They were silent for a few seconds, looking at each other expectantly…not one of them brave enough to make the first move.

"So, my Mom's probably wondering where I am…and I know Luke's looking for you so…we should really be getting back…" Rory started to move backwards, nervously.

Jess put his hands softly onto Rory's hips and again, she moved closer to him. He leant down and lightly brushed his lips over hers. It sent flutters through Rory's body, and they both shivered, clinging on to one another.

Rory rested her head on his shoulder, and he caressed her hair into place shyly. Then, Rory forgot any of her timidity and she followed every ounce of her desire.

She pulled Jess closer to her by the soaking wet lapels of his jacket, and kissed him deeply and passionately. Jess was instantly surprised and then thrilled, as he kissed her back lustfully, their tongues dancing playfully.

Rory's POV

The contestants have taken the floor…

Jess' POV

…so bring on the real dance marathon!

A/N Hey guys! Please review…I think that this is a pretty good place to end this tale! But, please review with any ideas if you want me to continue this story, because I really enjoy writing…and feedback…LOTS OF FEEDBACK!