Good-Bye Dodger
The next morning, Rory got up early and got ready. She ran all the way to the bridge. Jess saw her and stood up/ She ran over to him and hugged him. She didn't want to let go. Tears came running down her face.
"Ror?"
She looked up and he gave her a quick kiss on the lips.
"I love you too," he said remembering that day on the bridge.
She smiled and let go of him.
"Before I forget, here." Jess said pulling a book out of his pocket. He handed it to her.
"I want you to have it. I hope that every time you read it, you think of me."
She took it. It was Oliver Twist. She opened the book and it had his thoughts. She read one particular thought.
Rory,
I hope you think of me whenever you read this. Just remember that you are always going to be my best friend and that I love you, no, not the way Miss Patty does. I will miss you and you will always be in my head.
Love,
Dodger
She smiled. She never thought that Jess would write that. Who knew that behind that macho act he would be a real big softie? She will always remember how she first called him Dodger and their friendship.
"Bye, Rory."
"Bye, Jess."
Then he walked away. She just stood there for a second and ran to the diner. He was about to leave when she entered. He turned to see who came in. Rory ran up and kissed him. Lorelei's eyes widened. He was shocked, but started to smile.
"Good-bye, Rory," he said and hugged her for the last time. He then walked out of the diner with his mom. A tear slid down her face.
"Good-bye Dodger," she whispered.
Here comes the rain gain
Falling from the stars
Drenched in my pain again
Becoming who we are
As my memory rests
But never forget what I lost
Wake me up when September ends