-1A/N: So I got some pretty good feedback from the first chapter, though I was a little sad at the lack of reviews. I saw a lot of people put this in their story alerts. You guys rock. Hopefully you all will review this chapter, 'cause in my opinion it's much better than the first. I didn't like the first all that much and their wasn't much to review, I understand. Wowza this is long. If you're still reading, please review this chapter. They really do make my day.

Disclaimer- Forgot to put this on the last chapter. I own nada. Except this lovely laptop I'm writing this in.

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It'd been about a week since the night at Rory's house and the subject hadn't been brought back up.

The Diner was empty except for Jess and Rory. They were so wrapped up in their own conversation that they didn't hear the bell above the door jingle, announcing someone had come in, until that someone spoke up about a minute later.

"Wow, the service here suuucks." The voice said, and Jess stopped mid-sentence and froze. Slowly his hazel eyes raised to the green ones staring at him.

"Cassie." He finally choked out.

"That's my name." The girl said with an unsure smile. She was wearing a well-fitted The Cure t-shirt and straight-leg jeans with ballet flats. She had a pretty face with luscious red lips and sparkling green eyes outlined in black eyeliner. Her face had a few freckles here and there but not a lot. Her black hair was thick and straight and it came to just above her full breasts. She was incredibly thin but her body adorned curves that made her look like an hour glass. She looked like a model and Rory couldn't help but feel a little self-conscious being in the same room as her.

Finally Jess broke out of the trance he was in and almost ran around the counter while Cassie dropped her purse and met him half way practically jumping on top of him squealing.

Rory just watched in pure amazement. Jess was smiling. She thought only she could make him do that.

Jess put Cassie down, and first she looked a little dizzy, but blinked a few times and held him at arms length examining him. She let go, and with her right hand, motioned for him to turn around. He did, and then faced her again.

"So?"

"You're all clean shaven." Cassie pointed out as she ran her thumb along his chin.

"Is that a bad thing?"

"No, just reminds me of a much younger Jess. Like you're twelve or something."

Twelve. That age popped out at Rory, remembering the talk she and Jess had.

"Well I stopped being lazy."

"And started using actual shaving cream as appose to just water?"

"Yes." He replied reluctantly, looking at the floor.

"I told you it would work better!" Cassie pointed at Jess with an accusing finger, which Jess quickly grabbed. "Hey, that's mine!" Cassie tried to pull her hand back but failed.

"No, you pointed it at me. It's mine now." Cassie tried again to get her finger back and the two started struggling.

Just then Rory's stool squeaked, and Jess quickly turned around, dropping Cassie's finger. He had completely forgotten Rory was there. He almost thought he was back in New York, just playing with Cassie in his apartment like they used to.

"Oh. Rory, this is Cassie. Cassie, this is my girlfriend Rory." Jess introduced.

Rory got up and walked to where the pretty, shorter girl was standing, and offers her hand. "Nice to meet you."

"You too." Cassie shakes it. "I've only heard Jess call one other girl his girlfriend. Congratulations."

"Thanks." Rory blushed. "I have to go study."

"Alright. I'll call you later." Jess leaned in and brushed his lips against Rory's, and Rory walked out of the Diner trying to figure out if she should feel threatened or not.

"Well that was sweet." Cassie commented once Rory had completely left the Diner.

"Yeah, she is."

"Jess dating a sweet, naïve, virgin girl. Has the world ended and I just didn't realize it?" She teased.

"Shut up." Jess joked back punching Cassie lightly in the arm.

"You look good."

"You look good too."

"I am." Cassie smiled.

"Really?" Jess obviously didn't believe her.

"Yes."

"What are you doing here anyway? I thought you hated me." He hadn't thought of the last time they'd saw each other, too caught up in the excitement of seeing her again. But once it wore down, he remembered.

Cassie walked over to one of the stools at the counter and sat down. "I could never hate you, Jess. I was scared. I didn't know what to do. You kind of shoved me into the situation."

"I didn't mean-"

"I know. I didn't know at the time. But I needed that shove. It probably saved me, and I came here to thank you."

Jess nodded silently, and after a few seconds spoke. "So you're not staying at all?"

"Not if you don't want me to. If you want me to stay, I'd love to see how you're doing, and how on Earth Jess Mariano can live in this tiny town. Plus, if you don't mind I'd like to get to know the girl who stole your heart."

"Whoever said she stole my heart?" Jess scoffed and walked to the coffee maker out of habit and to give him something to do.

"Oh come on. Seriously? We've known each other since we were little kids. You cannot seriously think you are going to lie to me, and that I'm going to believe it. I know you better than I know myself." There was a long silence while Jess didn't answer. "Okay, you're not going to admit it. Fine. I'm letting it go" Cassie held up her hands in surrender.

"Good." He said as he started wiping down the counter.

"So do you want me to stay or what? Because if not, the last bus to New York leaves in like two hours."

Jess stopped and seemed to think it over. His eyebrows came together as he stared at the now clean countertop. Finally he sighed and looked up. "I don't know, Cassie."

"I know it's been a long time, and we didn't exactly leave on good terms. Your girlfriend, Rory seemed a little threatened by me, and I don't blame her. But I really only have honorable intentions here. I won't hang on like a leech. I can make myself busy, and there certainly didn't seem to be a lack of characters here. You can still have alone time with Rory, and you won't have to worry about me. I'll tell you what, if I get annoying and you want me to go away, I'll be on the first bus out of here. I promise." There was a long pause and Jess stared at Cassie. She smiled. "Come on." She urged.

Jess sighed heavily. "Okay. But I have no idea where you're going to stay. Luke sure as hell won't let you stay here."

"I didn't plan on it. Especially since you have a girlfriend. That might be a little weird. You know what? I bet Rory would know where I could stay."

"Cassie." Jess warned.

"I'm gonna find her and you can't stop me." She sang as she grabbed her purse and left the diner.

Jess shook his head as he watched her go. "Some things never change." He said to no the empty diner.

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A/N: I know, short chapter, and Jess will be a little OOC, but I hope not too much. If you have any questions, just review, I always answer them in the next chapter. Also, if any of you have trouble reading a lot of italics, let me know, because I want to do flashbacks and I need to know if I need them underlined or italicized. Review, please.

Aiden-Tonic- I was very sad to see you weren't online when I got on today, but that's okay. I hope you like the speedy update. Still a few kinks I'm working out, so the rest of the updates may not be as fast, but I really needed something to make up for the sucky first chapter. I hope you keep enjoying the story.

Amy- Thanks! I'm hoping the second chapter was better than the first, cause I really didn't like the first all that much, but I had to get the story started. Thanks for the review, I hope you keep it up.

Just A Girl of The Hollow x3- Haha. Thanks. You reviewed for yet another story! I hope you enjoy this one.

Hollowgirl22- At the moment I'm not planning for Rory and Jess to split, but you never know where a story takes you. You'll have to read and see. I hope you like it. Keep reviewing.

Curley-Q- Your review made me LOL. I'm glad you can actually see that conversation happening. Jess is going to be a little OOC in this story, but I hope why will all make sense.

The Warner Sister Dot- Hehe, I like your penname. I have two older brothers so we used to play that one was Yacko, the other was Wacko, and I was Dot when we were little kids. This a fast enough update for you? Please continue reviewing.

Crono- I almost missed your review. I was just done replying to everyone when I went back to my e-mail and saw your review. Again, sorry it was short. The chapter will get longer. I hope this chapter answered your other question. Haha.