Rory stood still at the sight of her ex-boyfriend, who had left her over a year ago. "Why is he coming back? Why now?" were the thoughts that ran through her mind. Then she noticed lane standing beside him. What was she doing there? This whole thing was weird.

She was a bit angry. Angry at Jess. And she wanted to tell him, so she headed towards the gazebo. Dave came after her. As she stood right in front of Jess, she wanted to say something, but was cut off by Lane, who threw herself in Dave's arms. Dave obviously didn't expect that, but Rory could tell he was glad.

"Uhm, Lane maybe we should go for a walk." Lane nodded, took Dave's hand and they started walking away.

They stood beside each other in an uncomfortable silence. But after some whiles Rory felt strong enough to tell him her feelings.

"You know what, Jess. I want to tell you something and don't interrupt me. When you left me it hurt, I really hurt badly. I had noticed, that something strange was bothering you, but you wouldn't tell me. That also hurt. I was your girlfriend and wanted to help you. And after that you disappeared with the promise to call me. Well, you called me, but said nothing. I was so disappointed. I really wanted to be with you. I may even have loved you, but it really hurt and upset me, that you wouldn't talk to me. So I dumped you. It was the only and best thing to do. But still I was hurt and missed you really badly. But you know what? I'm over you. I just don't get what you want here. After almost one year not talking to me."

She breathed heavily. She was glad she had said that. Now she was curious, what he would answer.

"Rory, you don't understand me. But let me explain. When we were together instead of going to school I skipped and went working at Wal Mart. Then just as the prom was about to come, my headmaster told me, I couldn't get prom tickets, because I missed too much school and couldn't graduate and go to prom-with you. I knew how much you wanted this, but I hated school, I didn't want to go back there. I couldn't tell you that, because you would have been ashamed of me. So I thought I'd better go away, instead of letting you have a boyfriend, who screwed up his life. But when I was in California I started missing you really badly. I realized it wasn't a bit easy living without you. I called you, but never knew how to explain everything to you. When you dumped me, my heart was broken, but who could blame you. It was all my fault. I tried to forget you, but I couldn't. So now I'm here. Hoping for you to give me another chance."

He looked at her.

She still had feelings for him, she still loved him. She realized that. But still, he had left her two times. She wasn't completely sure, she could trust him now. And she needed to be sure

"Why should I trust you? Why should I give you a second chance?"

"Because I love you, Rory!"

As she heard this she threw all her concerns away and did something she would never have expected of herself. She kissed him. With as much passion as she could find. She knew, that Jess wouldn't say something like "I love you" just to get her back. She knew that he meant it. She new how hard it must have been for someone like Jess, who almost never showed emotion, to say these words

At first he was surprised by the kiss, but then he kissed her back. He was so glad, he really missed her, but now he got her back. As they pulled away, he smiled at her. She whispered in his ear

"I love you, too, Jess."

This time it was Jess, who kissed her.

I know, short. But sweet, I hope