bbblfl- thanks for always reviewing! Oh, and can you please update Pieces soon? Its so good and I'm starting to miss the fluff and lemons! And I just read three of your updates this afternoon! I'm a fluff and lemon hog, I'm sorry.

Pens in potatoes- Why didn't you see that coming? I mean, they're in love, they were just at Prom, they're teenagers and have raging hormones. Not to mention I am a teenager and have ragin hormones . . . ahem.

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singtothestars - Yeah, he said it. I'd be crazy not to include that in my story. I love Jess and Rob as characters and not to mention I think Rob is hot (even if he IS a book character, but just ignore that little fact).

The-Girl-Who-Lived-93- If you're only 12, then why are you even reading stories that are rated for teens and up? I mean, its got to have something like that in here somewhere. And didn't you say in one of your other reviews that you LIKED reading those parts? I just think its a little hypocritical that all of a sudden you're saying that its gross. Hey, its a part of life, get over it. But thanks for the review!

Also thanks to: Lauren, Querida1607, Rory, mean-girl, Poison Tears, and potterlover. Oh, and Rory? Yeah, thanks so much for reviewing 3 times for the last chapter. It tells me that you really want me to update. Heehee.

Disclaimer: I don't own any of the 1-800 characters, Meg Cabot does.

Summary: Okay, guys, I think I actually know where this is going. So, here is the summary: After the hospital scene in Sanctuary, Jess's parents finally allow Jess and Rob to see each other. But a mere year later, something happens that will change their relationship forever. Keep reading to find out!

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Chapter 5

I managed to get home on time that night. I don't know how, but I did. And boy was that a miracle.

I reluctantly parted from Rob, giving him a goodnight kiss, then I walked up to my front door and silently slipped inside. Everyone else in my house was asleep, surprisingly. I thought for sure that my mother would be up and bombarding me with questions.

But, alas, I was free to shower and go to bed. I was grateful, actually, that my whole family was sleeping. That way I could cherish the memory of what Rob and I had done less than an hour ago.

I mean, it was not all that good for me. I know, however, that Rob enjoyed it. I mean, hello, he told me he loved me, if that proves anything. You really have no clue how long I was waiting for that for. And now that he said it . . . well, there is hope for us.

I slowly walked up the stairs to my room. My, erm, legs kind of hurt from . . . yeah. So it took me a bit to get up the stairs. When I did, though, I slipped into my room and shut and locked my door.

I went into my bathroom and started a hot bath, and put some Mr. Bubble bubbles in there. I let it run as I undressed and hung my dress up. I looked in my mirror after I put my dress away and smiled. I was officially not a virgin.

I brought my cell phone in the bathroom with me just in case Ruth decided to call me, as she does late at night sometimes. And especially because of tonight. I know she would want to talk. And maybe Rob might call . . .

Well, you know, to say goodnight or something. It could happen.

I wish it would happen.

I set my phone on the toilet, which was next the bathtub. I put my towel underneath the phone. Then I slid in the bathtub and sank down. Ahh, it felt so good.

It eased my muscles that were used, you know . . . ahem.

I don't know how long I lay there like that, letting the hot water coarse over my body. But, really, it felt like the best thing in the world then.

Just as I had suspected, someone called. But . . . it wasn't really who I wanted it to be. I mean, Ruth is cool and all, but I really preferred it to be Rob. But, boy did Ruth have some news. And I had some news for her . . .

"Jess," she said when I picked up, "oh, my god, you are never going to believe this!"

That's when I was all, "Huh? Never going to believe what?"

I could tell she was practically hyperventilating. "I - I . . .you know! With Todd!" she screamed into the phone. If she was trying to keep it a secret, she was not doing a very good job of it.

"Really?" I cooed into the phone. "Wow, Ruth. He didn't, you know, force you or anything, did he?"

"NO! Of course not!"

"Just making sure," I said. Then I went, "So, how was he?"

She giggled. "Oh, my God, Jess, he was . . . great. I mean, it was a little painful and all, you know, being my first time and all, but he was gentle and kind and . . . I think I'm in love, Jess."

"It's a possibility," I said. "So, you had fun tonight?"

"Hell yeah," she said. "And you? What did you and Rob do?"

"Well, right now I am soaking in a nice, hot bath . . ."

I guess she didn't get my meaning, since she was all, "Yeah, and . . ."

"To put it shortly, we did it too."

She giggled loudly and said, "Oh, my GOD! That is so awesome!" And once she calmed down, she said, repeating my statement, "So, how was he?"

"Same thing as you, basically. But, seriously, he was HUGE, Ruth. I was like, how the hell is he going to fit inside of me?"

She laughed. "Yeah, I know what you mean." I heard her give a happy sigh. "Wow, we lost our virginity on the same night. Kind of weird, huh?"

"Yeah," I said, "it is weird."

"Hmm," she said. "Well, are you seeing Rob tomorrow?"

I thought for a minute. Rob hadn't really said anything to me about tomorrow. "I don't know yet, why?"

"I dunno. I just thought maybe us four - you, me, Rob, and Todd - could get together and do something tomorrow. It would be cool, you know?"

"Yeah," I agreed. "It would be cool. I'll talk to Rob tomorrow and see, okay?"

"Sure," she said. "Well, I gotta go. I think I'm gonna steal your idea and take a nice, hot bath. Seems kinda refreshing right now."

I chuckled. "Yeah, okay. I'll call you tomorrow."

"Okay," she said, "bye."

"Bye."

I hung up and put the phone back on the toilet. Then I slowly got up, trying to ignore the muscles that still hurt a bit . . . down there. I grabbed my towel from beneath my phone and wrapped it around myself.

Then I drained the tub and went back in my room and changed into a pair of boxers and a baggy shirt.

I climbed into my comfy bed and attempted to go to sleep. It was 2:30 by the time I actually got in my bed. I glanced at my bedside table and noticed the picture of Rob and I at the nearby park. We were so excited that day, but I really cannot remember why.

I remember that day so clearly. I smiled at the memory.

It was the day that Rob got off probation. He kissed me so much that day. When I asked him about it, he said, "I'm making up for lost time." Which, you know, I really did not have a problem with.

Still, though, I could not fall asleep. That was when I decided to call Rob. I just needed to hear his voice. It would help me fall asleep. But just as I was dialing his number, my phone vibrated.

What the f—?

"Hello?"

"Hey, baby," said Rob. He sounded a little tired, just like I felt. But maybe, he, like, me needed to hear each other's voice to go to sleep.

"Rob?"

He laughed. "Yeah. Who else would be calling you at almost 3 in the morning and calling you 'baby'? Certainly not many, I hope."

I laughed too. "Got me there. So, what's up?"

He sighed. "I don't know. Just needed to hear your voice I guess."

I WAS RIGHT! AHA! God, that is so cool. He really does love me.

"Yeah, I was actually just about to call you."

"Oh, really?" he laughed.

"Yeah . . . so now that you've heard my voice, what do you need?"

He hesitated. "Well, hearing your voice isn't enough. Can I come see you?"

I smiled. Oh, this was good. "If it's necessary," I said. "Then, yes, you can."

He chuckled. "Yes, it's necessary. I'll be right over."

And that's how, not ten minutes later, he was climbing up the side of my house and into my bedroom.

The first thing he said to me was, "You need to get a ladder or something."

I laughed. "Hello to you too."

He grinned and came over to where I was sitting at my desk. I figured I'd do some homework while I was waiting. Yeah, I know, homework on Prom night? Teachers these days don't appreciate anything. Well, it really wasn't much, I guess. Just some reading for English class and answering a few questions. Oh, and I did have the weekend, so I guess it's all good.

So, anyway, Rob came over to me. He reached out and grasped my hands, pulling me to my feet. Then he pulled me into him and placed a lovely kiss on my lips. No tongue or anything, but I still felt the love he had for me radiating from him. It was intoxicating, really. I just needed more and more of him. But . . .

Well, I don't think I could do another round of . . . you know, tonight. I was still sore and really tired.

And as usual, Rob read my mind.

When he pulled away, he said, "Don't worry, I'm not really in the mood for . . . that. I just want to be with you, hold you." He hesitated. "And you look pretty tired anyways."

I yawned, proving his point. Then I smiled. "Sounds good. Maybe I'll finally get to sleep then."

He smiled too. "Yeah, same here."

And somewhere along the way, we got into my bed and fell asleep, the comforter snuggled around us, my head on his chest . . .

"I love you, Rob," I said, right before I drifted off into sleep.

Needless to say, I was overly content. I was finally happy . . . at peace, you know?

I finally felt like I was accepting my life and actually enjoying it.

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