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She ran.

She ran faster than she ever thought about running. She had to get away from him. The tears ran faster down her face. She had to stop… she had to breathe. Rory stopped in front of the hot dog stand and leaned against it, breathing hard and watching everyone be happy.

Jess got into his car and ran his hand through his thick hair. He knew he should have just left. Why did he give in so easily when it came to his mother? If Liz said to jump off a bridge, Jess would do it. The only other person like that is Rory. She can make him do anything, but right now he wants to control himself. He leaned his head back on the seat and thought about what he just said to her. Harsh. He loved her. It was no secret and he thought everyone knew it, even her. So he did what was best. He started the car and pulled out of Gypsy's.

Turning at an intersection he realized he needed to tell her. He didn't want to be like Jimmy, but at this point was that his only choice? He shook his head and slammed on the breaks. Leaving the car running he got out and walked quickly, trying to find her.

Rory stood in line at the hot dog stand. Depression is always better with food. She's trying to look on the bright side of things. She has Yale. There are plenty of guys at Yale. Plenty of guys who would like to date her. She's already been on one date. This could work out. She doesn't have to be a lonely bitter hag who tells her problems to her cats. No offense to Babette. She sighed as the line moved up a bit.

Searching for love on the streets of Stars Hollow, this was not something Jess thought he would be doing tonight. Nevertheless, he was doing it. Giving up was crossing his mind as he passed Patty's Dance Studio for the forth time. He sighed and turned back to go to his car.

Her eyes fell on him instantly. He was walking with his hands stuffed in his pockets looking down at his Chuck Taylor's. She took a shaky breath and asked herself why he was still here. She shook her head and four words spilled out before she could stop them, "Haven't you done enough?"

Jess' head shot up and he made eye contact with Rory, "I ha- I have been looking for you everywhere!" He started to walk closer to her.

Her head shook, violently and she backed up, "No."

"Rory stop." Jess walked at a slower pace up to her.

"No! I get to leave first!" Rory turned and ran down the street.

Confused, Jess ran after her, "Rory! Stop! Slow down!"

"No! Go away!" Rory dodged a cart and ran faster.

"Rory stop running!" Jess caught up with her just as she was coming to a stop. He slowed with her and stopped standing directly in front of her, breathing hard.

Panting, Rory shoved him, "Get away! Go back to wherever you came from!"

Jess stumbled back a bit, "Just let me talk to you."

The tears started rolling down her pink cheeks, "You've already said all I needed to hear."

Jess sighs and reaches out to touch her arm, "Rory… I don't want to see you cry."

"We don't always get what we want, do we?" Rory let her tears fall and made no effort to wipe them off.

He groans and looks up at the night sky, "You are not making this any easier."

"Why should I?!" Rory clenched her fist, "What do you want?"

"To talk." Jess looks back at her.

"So talk." Rory crosses her arms over her chest, "What do you have to say?"

Jess sighed, 'I can't just come out and say it."

"Well you are going to have to." She glared at him, "Just say it."

"Rory… I was wrong. I've been so stupid. I just ran because I was scared."

"You? The great Jess Mariano? Is scared?"

"Damn it Rory! Stop! Don't you get it?!" Jess snapped at her.

"Get what?!" Rory shook her head, "You are not saying anything that has any meaning to me!"

"I love you! God, Rory! I am in love with you!" Jess stopped and closed his eyes, hoping he wouldn't regret that later.

Short! I know! So sorry! But I wanted it to end there. REVIEW!!