A/N: I'm gonna be in Nashville this whole weekend, so I won't be able to update for a while, but I will as soon as possible! Please review!

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Chapter 3

"…Jess?"

"Hey, I don't want to interrupt you two lovebirds here, so I guess I'll just hit the road," he replied, attempting to hide the hurt and disappointment in his voice.

"Jess, wait!" Rory let go of Tristan's hand and made her way towards him. "What are you doing here?"

"I came to…see how Luke was doing, you know, I haven't seen him in a while, figured I'd visit."

"Oh, right, Luke…" All at once, she felt an immense disappointment rush through her. She'd thought that, maybe, he'd come to see her. She…she'd wanted it to be because of her. "No matter," she thought, "I have Tristan now."

"So, how's Lover Boy?"

"Tristan is great, you know, he makes me really happy." But not nearly as happy as you did…as you still do. "He's a real sweetheart, he knows just what to do to make me smile." But you, you don't even have to do anything, I smile just thinking about you.

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He makes her happy. As long as she's happy, I'm happy. If only it were that easy. "How long have you been together?"

"Two months," she replied, as Tristan made his way over and wrapped an arm around her waist.

"So, what brings you back to town, Jess?" The question itself was innocent

enough, but Tristan's cocky manner and Jess's jealousy combined made it hard for him

not to rip the blonde's head off right then and there. Then again, I'm not too sure if Rory

would like me very much if I did that. God, why did his thoughts have to keep revolving

around her?

"Just came back to visit, nothing in particular. So, Tristan. What made you

decide to cease your player ways? Because, last timeI talked to Rory here, she thought

you were an arrogant, selfish jackass. Except she's too much of a lady to actually say

those words; I embellished a little."

"I never said that! He's exaggerating!"

"I know, babe, don't worry, he's just jealous. To answer your question, I learned

that if you have the right person in your life, it makes everyone else in the world not as

important. Rory's the right person for me."

"Rory could be the right person for anyone…"

"Excuse me! I'm standing right here, thank you very much, and I would

appreciate it if you would stop conversing about me as if I wasn't present!"

"Sorry sweetie. Jess, what were you saying about the very much present Rory?"

"I was just saying that maybe

"Sorry sweetie. Jess, what were you saying about the very much present Rory?"

"I was just saying that maybe you're not the right person for her."

At these words, Tristan stepped in front of Rory to stand face to face with Jess.

"Oh? And who, per say, is the right person for my girlfriend? You?"

"Tristan, don't…" Rory's words were cut off by the sound of Tristan's fist

connecting with Jess's jaw.

"TRISTAN, STOP!" Rory ran over between the two dueling boys, to separate

them. "What is your problem?"

"Nothing, just showing the little punk where he stands."

"It's not your place." Rory turned to face Jess, and was surprised to see him walking away from her and Tristan.

"Jess!" After getting no response, Rory quickly caught up to him and grabbed his

arm, turning him to face her.

"What? I get it, you're with him, it was a mistake for me to come here, I

thought….God, I'm such a fool, but you know, I get it. I'll leave you alone. I hope you

and Tristan have a nice life." Jess turned and headed for the diner. Maybe someone

would be glad to see him.