Jessi woke at 3:00 am, she looked at the time and new that she was asleep longer this time. She slid off her bed and went to the kitchen to find her leftovers from dinner there. After eating she decided that for now it would be best just to stay awake, knowing Dean and Aaron would come at 5:00 it seemed pointless to go back. She was in for a long day especially with dance tonight. After some time she phased out on the couch, her mind wasn't completely on this morning so Jessi decided she would sleep during her first 3 classes since she was already way ahead of them in Science, World Literature, and Music development. (A course she became intrigued in because of hearing Amanda play "She Could Be You") Jessi's teachers all thought that Jessi had skills for the piano that she didn't seem aware of. She hadn't told anyone of her playing because she didn't feel it was important for anyone but her and her teachers to know about this. Jessi wanted to keep this a secret even from Kyle so he or anyone wouldn't pressure her to join contest or anything in that nature, she played only to release feelings not to demonstrate her abilities to others. Deciding that she would do some much needed working out after that last experience and to achieve some piece of mind, Jessi realized that even though she had wanted to go to the dance she felt as something big was going to happen, but what?

Soon enough Lori was up and about; she took little time to get ready. Lori told her the real "get ready" would be after school. Having to go to school early once again to prepare for the dance Lori and Jessi waited down stairs together while Josh and Kyle were just getting up. A knock came from the door. Jessi opened it to find an ecstatic Dean, an annoyed yet happy Aaron, and an older looking female who looked exactly like Dean; she had long brown hair and grey eyes. Apparently Dean had recovered from the initial shock of his mother's recovery and moved to the jubilant phased that talked excitedly about everything which annoyed Aaron.

"Jessi!" Dean said excitedly as he grabbed Jessi and pulled her into a bear hug. "Thank you, I don't know what you did but I now you did something to help my mom."

"What?" Jessi asked shocked. "No, I just spoke with her and tired my best to listen to what she said." At least some of that is true Jessi thought.

"Well like I said you did something that triggered her to come back and it worked."

"Ummm…" The girl spoke up at this point.

"Oh sorry, Jessi this is my sister, Alexandra."

"Hi." Alexandra said shyly

"Hello." Jessi said with a smile. These two were nothing alike; Dean was so open and talkative, while Alexandra was quiet and reserved. "This is Lori by the way and you probably already know Aaron."

"It's a pleasure to meet you, Jessi and you too Lori; you could call me Alex by the way." She added.

"Alex" Jessi said, the girl suddenly moved forward and hugged her.

"I know that you didn't actually save my mom but I feel that it's because of you that she returned to herself." Alex told her. "But thank you anyways for helping and being there for Dean."

"You're welcome." Jessi replied.

Jessi felt movement behind her; she turned to see Kyle walking to the door. "What happened?" He questioned.

"Kyle this is Alex, Dean's sister." Lori stated.

"Hi." He told her.

"Hi Kyle." Alex replied.

"So you didn't answer me, what happened?"

"Noth-." Jessi was about to reply

"Jessi came with me yesterday to see my mom and she did or said something that brought my mom back."

"Where was she?" Kyle pushed on.

"The Western Mental Institution." Kyle's eyes widen. So that's why Jessi was so wore down yesterday…Kyle turned his eyes towards her but she was looking down, he knew at that moment he was right. Lori caught this but said nothing, knowing that this was probably another Jessi Kyle thing.

"Wow, that's great congratulations Dean and Alex." Kyle said hiding any shock and trying to be nice to him for his sister's sake and for the fact that he deserve to be happy with his mom coming back.

"Thank you Kyle." Alex said. "My mom seems to think it's because of Jessi that she has returned."

Kyle's eyes sharpen and turned back to Jessi; Aaron saw this look and didn't understand why Kyle did this. "Oh really? Did she say anything specific?"

"No, just that she felt it was because of Jessi that she was saved."

"Oh, okay, I guess I should go start getting ready, it was nice meeting you Alex."

"You too Kyle." Alex replied. Kyle left and Jessi knew she was going to get a talk from Kyle soon. "Well I stayed her long enough, I need to get to work, thank you again Jessi, so much and it was great meeting you Lori." Alex said after Kyle's departure and once again she hugged Jessi tightly. "Bye."

Alex left them standing there; she waved as she drove away.

"That was weird." Dean said "It's almost as if he was trying to analysis everything that happened."

"That's just Kyle."

"It reminds me of you." Dean replied.

"Oh, really?"

"Jessi I need to tell you something."

"What is it Dean?"

"I…I think…I might be fa-."

"Jessi. Dean. We need to hurry or were going to be late." Lori called from the car. Jessi didn't even remember her and Aaron leaving to the car.

"Yeah okay." Dean called and turned to the truck. The all slid in and left to school, once they got inside the gym Dean and Jessi noticed the great amount of changes done. It looked almost ready.

"Wow…who else helped out here?"

"Well…there was Kyle and Declan." Lori replied.

"Oh." Right Kyle would be able to do just about everything.

"Mark said he'll be the D.J. again but him and Amanda wanted a classical feel at intervals so Amanda said she'll be able to play the first two on a piano but we need someone else to play the last two." Lori told them.

"Hmmm…who did the teachers suggest?" Dean asked.

"Well I asked them but none of the music teachers wanted to say, saying that the student didn't like playing in front of others." Jessi felt a pang knowing they were speaking of her.

"Dang, that sucks." Aaron said.

"Yeah I know, we aren't sure what to do, it was such a good idea too." Lori sighed.

"I could play." Jessi said finally speaking up.

"What?" All three said at once. "How long have you known how?" Lori went on to say.

"When I first heard the piano notes of 'She Could Be You'."

"That's great, are the student the teachers were talking about?" Dean asked.

"Yeah."

"Would you play for the dance?" Lori questioned.

"Yeah sure, but which songs?"

"We have two perfect pieces already, Amanda picked out two for her already and I thought these two would clash with her style, you know add a modern yet classical feel."

"What are they?"

"The first one is 'Almost Lover' and the second is 'Stand in the rain'."

"Those are both really modern and they have words to them." Jessi told her.

"Yeah I know but I love these songs and the piano version are touching that it wouldn't matter anyways. Do you know the words to them?" Lori asked.

"Yeah, I've practiced them before in class a few times and memorized the words."

"Perfect you could sing along with your playing."

"What? I thought you said I just had to play?"

"I did but it would be even better if you sang with them because you have just a pretty sing voice." Lori complimented. "Please Jessi."

Jessi felt her face burn "Fine."

"Yay, here go practice."

Dean and Aaron were chuckling the whole time but said good luck as she went on stage. Unfortunately both were need to do some work outside the gym so they wouldn't be able to stay and hear her play. Lori went to Amanda to explain what just happened.

"So Jessi will be the second one to play." Lori told her cheerfully.

"What? Does she even know how?"

"Yeah apparently she's the student the teachers said wouldn't enjoy playing in front of others but she said she'd be fine and besides she already know the other two songs."

"Oh." Great, another thing Jessi is good at out of nowhere. Amanda thought sarcastically. The dismay of this was clear on Amanda's face.

"Well this is better than having no one." Lori told her. "She doesn't have to play, she's only doing it because I asked her too so don't be unfair on her Amanda."

Amanda sighed. Of course Lori could see right through me. "Sorry Lori, I know that I shouldn't be acting like this." Amanda replied sincerely.

"Well then, let's just cheer up and listen."

Jessi played and sang in tune, the songs were perfect for her vocals and even better the emotion she could show while playing the songs fitted with her even better. Dean and Aaron arrived just as the second song ended. Dean noticed how everyone seemed to be so touched by her playing.

"Damn, looks like we just missed her." Dean said.

"You'll get to hear her later on today." Aaron said.

"Yeah you're right."

Amanda and Lori just stood there. "Wow." Amanda said softly.

"You said it." Lori replied

"Well then we should get the rest of the stuff ready now that this is settled."

"Alright." Everyone replied.

School was about to start when everyone finished up. Amanda thanked them for helping out and then they all went to class. Class moved by somewhat slow but pretty soon it was over and they were getting ready to leave. Lori, Jessi, Aaron, and Dean were going back to the car when they heard "Lori, Buttercup, wait up."

Turned to see Andy, Hillarie, and Amanda walking towards them.

"Sorry guys but these two are coming with us to get ready." Hillarie told them.

"But the dance isn't till 7:00" Jessi replied.

"Gosh, you don't understand the fabulous life at all Buttercup, even if you are in it." Hillarie, Andy, Amanda, and Lori all said. The last three were just saying it to make fun of Hillarie and they all laughed afterwards.

"Well it doesn't matter we're still going now." Hillarie said grabbing both Lori's and Amanda's arm while Andy grabbed Jessi, they pulled them towards Hillarie's car.

"Bye Jessi, I'll see you at 6:45." Jessi heard Dean yell.

"Yeah okay, see you then."

"That goes for you too Hillarie." They heard Aaron say.

"Kay then, see you then." Hillarie yelled back.

The five of them went to the Trager's house to get ready.

"So Buttercup, you haven't told me yet, have you and Dean decided to become boyfriend and girlfriend yet?"

"What? No…it's kind of hard to explain." Jessi told them.

"How about what's going on between you and Aaron, Hillarie?"

Hillarie turned red. "What are you talking about?"

Lori began to question Hillarie, Jessi made eye contact with Andy. "Thank you" she mouthed.

"You're welcome." Andy mouthed back.

Rather than get ready as Jessi thought they would immediately after getting home, they sat and did a girl's afternoon, talking about the dance and the music and Amanda and her would play. Lori left to get some more food, while Hillarie and Amanda went next door to get Amanda's dress.

Andy slid down next to her on the floor. "So, what is going on between you and Dean now?"

"I honestly don't know, every time he tries to talk to me we get disrupted by something or someone." Jessi sighed.

"Well tonight you'll have him for a whole night so don't worry too much about it okay, girlie." Jessi smiled at yet another nickname. Although she'd probably never tell Hillarie so, she loved her nickname; it made her feel closer to them.

"So what do you plan to do with Josh tonight?"

Andy looked down. "Well…you know…" She said almost too shy to even say it.

"Sexual intercourse?"

Andy turned bright red. "You could just say sex, you know?" She said.

Jessi laughed "Alright, I'll keep that in mind next time."

Andy grimaced at that, she felt too shy to be questioned about this time of stuff.

Jessi looked toward the door, knowing no one would hear her. She decided to talk more about the things that her and Andy liked. "So have you improved in G-force yet?"

Andy immediately brighten up, "Yeah, but I don't know if I'll be able to beat you, but I could kick Josh's butt anytime." Jessi and her laughed. "Then again when haven't I've been able?"

As the others were getting back, Jessi and Andy went back to talking about the dance tonight. They both had enough of Hillarie's rampage for dance night.

It became 5:15 and that's when they decided it was time to get ready. Hillarie concentrated on Amanda's hair, while Jessi did Amanda's. Lori preferred to do her own hair, and after that, she turned to Hillarie's. Andy helped Jessi with hers not being able to do as a great a job as Jessi did but after some help from Lori they made it perfect. Next was make-up, Jessi was assigned to doing Andy's since apparently Andy had failed at this the last time they had a dance. Lori described the fiasco and they all laughed hard at the image that it left them. After finishing up on Andy's make-up, Hillarie was done and helped Jessi with hers while Lori finished up on Amanda. Soon enough all the hair and make-up was done, it was 6:20 by that time. They decided to wait 10 minutes to get their dresses on.

After finally getting into their dresses they waited for the door bell to ring and Jessi knew that all five guys were here.

"Hey girls, come on, it's about to get started." They heard Declan call up.

"Who's going down first?" They asked themselves.

"How about you Hillarie, then me, then Andy, then Amanda, and finally Jessi." Lori said.

"Works for me." Hillarie said with a smile as she left the room.

Aaron stared at her as she stepped down the stairs, she was beautiful. "Hey gorgeous."

"Hey handsome." Hillarie smiled back and stepped closer to him placing her hand on his arm.

Lori came down next, Declan smiled, she looked perfect and as she came up to her he put an arm around her. "Trager you look great."

"Why thank you, Declan."

Andy was next to come down. Josh looked like he was about to drool.

"Get that look off your face, perv." Andy laughed.

"Sorry, sorry, you look wonderful Andy."

Andy just smiled.

Next to come down what Amanda. Kyle too looked at her come down the stairs but something seemed off, he couldn't place it, her entrance was just as great as the others but Kyle felt as if something was wrong. "Amanda, you look lovely."

Amanda smiled. "Thank you Kyle." Something doesn't seem right about how he said it. Amanda thought.

Lastly was Jessi to come down the stairs. She looked like she was glowing as she saw all their mouths drop. Dean felt at awe of what to say, she was beautiful on a regular basis but he had never seen her look so perfect then now. Dean wasn't the only one staring at Jessi, Kyle too had noticed how beautiful she looked, her hair was longer then when she first cut it, it was curly but not like the normal curls, he knew she must have used an iron and that it now reached to her shoulders.

Dean went forward "You look unbelievable Jessi, perfection." Dean said with a smile.

Jessi smiled at him. "Thank you Dean."

Kyle felt a twinge in him; he wished it had been him who had made Jessi smile like that.

"Now everyone." Niccole said. "Let's get a group picture."

They all smiled into the camera and Niccole took the picture having an effective flash. Now take plenty more she said as she handed Lori the camera, it should have plenty of room since I just got rid of almost all the one that we're in there before. They all went outside to find separate cars; Declan was taking him, Lori, Hillarie, and Aaron in his car. Kyle was taking him, Amanda, Josh, and Andy in his car. While in the truck would be Jessi and Dean. They got in their separate vehicles and arrived at the school at 7:30.

"The first interval is at 8:00, then 9:00, and your two will be at 10:00 and again at 11:00 to end the night." Lori told her when she got into the gym.

"Alright I'll remember." Jessi smiled.

They found room for them near the front of the dance floor.

"Would you like to dance?" Dean asked with his hand outstretched as a soft song came on.

"Sure." Jessi smiled as she took it and went to the dance floor and began dance. Jessi noticed that Josh, Andy, and Hillarie and Aaron were all dancing as well.

Jessi felt at complete comfort as Dean's arms surround her while dance. He was protecting her from any feelings of negativity but did she love him?

As the dance ended they went back and sat down, it was almost time for Amanda's performance to come up. As Amanda played she felt as if something was going wrong and it wasn't the piece she looked up to see that Kyle was watching her but his eyes darted away from her and fell upon Jessi. I know this is wrong, I shouldn't continue feeling insecure, should I? What should I do? He doesn't even seem to look at me like he did before but maybe he just has a lot on mind.

Jessi felt something wrong, Amanda wasn't playing like she usually does relaxed and content. Jessi looked over to Kyle and she saw him look away back to Amanda.

"Is something wrong?" Dean asked.

"No, it's nothing."

"Would you like me to get you something to drink?"

"Yes please."

Dean went to get something to drink and upon arriving back the table was full again. Man it's like we can't even get a moment alone. Dean sighed.

The night continued on like that, every time Dean tried to get Jessi alone either Hillarie or Lori or someone would get in the way. But Dean wouldn't give up; he would wait all night if he had to. It was almost time for Jessi performance when Dean finally got her alone.

"Jessi, I've been wanting to tell you something for the past 3 days but everything has been getting in the way." Dean said in a rush.

"What did you want to say?" Jessi asked.

"That I-."

"Jessi what are you doing?" Lori said. "You have get up there and play."

"Sorry Dean."

"I'll wait." He said with a smile. He watched her turn and go to the stage where the piano was set.

"Next to be playing is Jessi Taylor, and the song chosen by Lori Trager is 'Almost Lover' by 'A Fine Frenzy'

Jessi looked to the audience and saw both Kyle and Dean staring at her along with all her friends smiling, encouraging her to start.

Kyle was surprised by this, he hadn't realized that Jessi would be playing or that she could play.

Jessi began:

Your fingertips across my skin
The palm trees swaying in the wind
Images
You sang me Spanish lullabies
The sweetest sadness in your eyes
Clever trick

The whole crowd was amazed to see how well Jessi was able to sing even those who had heard her play the first time were still amazed by her.

Well, I never want to see you unhappy
I thought you'd want the same for me

Goodbye, my almost lover
Goodbye, my hopeless dream
I'm trying not to think about you
Can't you just let me be?
So long, my luckless romance
My back is turned on you
Should've known you'd bring me heartache
Almost lovers always do

We walked along a crowded street
You took my hand and danced with me
Images
And when you left, you kissed my lips
You told me you would never, never forget

These images

No

Kyle could feel her, the pain, everything Jessi had in her heart was pouring into this song…he wanted to reach for her but knew that he couldn't…Jessi needed happiness and everything he did caused her pain. Still it hurt, it hurt so much to feel himself, talk himself out of going to her.

Well, I'd never want to see you unhappy
I thought you'd want the same for me


Goodbye, my almost lover
Goodbye, my hopeless dream
I'm trying not to think about you
Can't you just let me be?
So long, my luckless romance
My back is turned on you
Should've known you'd bring me heartache
Almost lovers always do

I cannot go to the ocean
I cannot drive the streets at night
I cannot wake up in the morning

Without you on my mind
So you're gone and I'm haunted
And I bet you are just fine

Did I make it that
Easy to walk right in and out
Of my life?

Dean stared at Jessi and in his head everything cleared, it was during this song he realized exactly what he felt for this beautiful girl, who pain, he helped to remove. It was something he could never control along with how this would play out.

Goodbye, my almost lover
Goodbye, my hopeless dream
I'm trying not to think about you
Can't you just let me be?
So long, my luckless romance
My back is turned on you
Should have known you'd bring me heartache
Almost lovers always do

The song ended followed by a round of applause from everyone there tonight. Jessi got up and down slightly, she turned and began to walk down to the steps, when suddenly Dean was there helping her down. She looked up to him and saw how happy he looked.

"You were beautiful up there Jessi." Dean said with a smile.

"Thank you Dean." He just smiled and took her back to the table.

"That song was beautiful Buttercup." Hillarie said with a sad smile.

"It really was Jessi." Jessi turned to see Andy. "Congratulations Jessi." Andy hugged her.

"Thank you Andy."

"You did it perfectly." Lori added.

"Great version of a good song." Amanda said.

"Good job Jessi." Aaron said while giving her a hug as well.

"Man, what can't you guys do?" Josh said referring to Jessi and Kyle.

"Seriously." Declan added.

"You did great Jessi." Kyle said giving her a hug himself. Jessi felt a shock go through her as his hands touched her back. "Sorry."

"It's okay, thank you everyone."

"Don't you have one more song though?" Hillarie asked.

"Yes I do."

"What song?"

"You'll find out, near the end." Jessi said with a smile.

"Alright, I could wait."

Dean and Jessi danced a couple more times but he never got in what he wanted to say before. The hour was passing faster than anyone expect and soon enough it was time for her to sing again.

"Now ending this very special night is Jessi Taylor once again singing a song picked by Lori Trager, the song is 'Stand in the rain' by 'Superchick'."

Jessi ran her fingers along the keys and then began:

She never slows down.
She doesn't know why but she knows that when she's all alone, feels like it's all coming down
She won't turn around
The shadows are long and she fears if she cries that first tear, the tears will not stop raining down


So stand in the rain
Stand your ground
Stand up when it's all crashing down
You stand through the pain
You won't drown
And one day, what's lost can be found
You stand in the rain

Kyle found he couldn't move his eyes away from Jessi as she played, the emotions we're so raw that he couldn't find the words that would describe the feeling he got when she played, it was like there was no one else there.


She won't make a sound
Alone in this fight with herself and the fears whispering if she stands she'll fall down
She wants to be found
The only way out is through everything she's running from wants to give up and lie down.

So stand in the rain
Stand your ground
Stand up when it's all crashing down
You stand through the pain
You won't drown
And one day, what's lost can be found
You stand in the rain

Amanda was watching Jessi, she looked towards Kyle and found that he too was looking at Jessi; she saw an intensity about the way he was looking at her and then understood her insecurities at that moment. He loves her, and not me, it was foolish for me to look the other direction this whole time.


So stand in the rain
Stand your ground
Stand up when it's all crashing down
Stand through the pain
You won't drown
And one day, what's lost can be found

So stand in the rain
Stand your ground
Stand up when it's all crashing down
You stand through the pain
You won't drown
And one day, what's lost can be found
You stand in the rain

The song slowed and then stopped. Dean now knew what to say to Jessi. The audience applauded Jessi's performance once again. All he friends congratulated her once again and Dean took her out to the car where everyone was leaving from. He went up to her and hugged her close this would be harder then he could have ever imagine possible.


Kyle had watched the whole performance and told Jessi she had done great. He just sat there thinking when Amanda came up to him.

"Kyle, we need to talk."

"Amanda, is something wrong?"

"How could you even ask me that Kyle?"

Her tone, made him look into her eyes. There was pain there but also acceptance.

"Amanda?"

"Let me speak Kyle. All this time I know that it's been hard for you to choose between me and Jessi but I think that you may have chosen wrong."

"What do you mean?"

"You love her; you love Jessi, not me." She heard his intake of breath as she said this. "It was a mistake to let you choose me, I should have known better but I did love you Kyle, but it was even worse to allow this to continue for so long. And for that I'm truly sorry. I made you pick between us before you could even determine your own feelings. So I've decided that it's time for this charade to end. Kyle I love you and I probably always will but I deserve someone who will love me back and that person is not you." Tears slid down Amanda's face, it killed her inside to have to let go of her first love but she knew that this is what was needed to make everyone happy in the end.

"Amanda…" Kyle didn't know what to say, he had made such a mess of things. "…I'm sorry."

Amanda nodded; she then leaned forward and kissed Kyle once again. He felt her feelings, her love but her need to find someone who would care for only her and he knew she was right. She told him that she needed some air and decide that she would go home with Lori and Declan instead.

Kyle thought about everything Amanda had said, Do I really love Jessi? In his heart he know knew the answer. Why didn't I see it earlier? The pain in his heart was overwhelming, he did love her and he just let her go. Was this the pain that Jessi felt the whole time he was with Amanda. It was unbearable, everything seem like a haze, nothing was right and hurt so much to know that he made this pain happen to himself. The pain was tortuous, he felt a blinding white light flash in his head and knew that if he didn't do something he would never get rid of this pain that brought him to his knees. God I'm such an idiot, I Love Jessi and I let her go…what do I do then? Kyle came up with a solution seconds later. I will tell her the truth, ask for her forgiveness and let her make the choice, if she chooses Dean I'll support her no matter what and if she chooses me then I'll make a vow to never hurt her like this again. Kyle promised himself.

Kyle stood some time later and went to the parking lot himself, in the distance he found Jessi and Dean standing there talking to each other.


"Jessi, you know I care for you right?"

"Yeah I know that."

"I'm glad, will you do me a favor then."

"Whatever you need?"

"Tomorrow at 12:00 will you meet me at the beach, alone?"

"Of course."

"Good." Dean leaned forward lifting her chin up so that their eyes would meet. He leaned down and pressed his lips against hers.

Jessi put her arms around Dean's neck and kissed him back, she felt his light and how he embraced her, and she felt safe and warm in his arms. As they broke apart she looked up into his eyes seeing the warmth that flowed from them.

Kyle had seen the whole thing, he felt his heart tear out when he saw the kiss and wished that he could pull himself away and never see anything like this again. It felt as if someone was slowing sticking needles into his heart. Kyle went to his car and tried to calm down; he heard Dean and Jessi drive away. Was he too late?


Jessi was dropped off at home.

"Goodnight, beautiful."

"Goodnight Dean."

Dean looked into her beautiful green eyes and saw what he was looking for. He wrapped his arms around her once again and wanted to protect her from the outside world that threaten to swallow them.

Jessi looked up at him. "Is something wrong?"

"No, nothing at all, but I need to go soon, your mom and dad are waiting for you inside."

Jessi nodded, she looked down. Dean pulled her chin up gently once again. "No being sad, beautiful girls are suppose to smile." Jessi smiled, she missed those words. "Much better." He leaned down and kissed her again and after a couple of seconds they broke apart for breath. He just held her his forehead pressed against hers. She opened her eyes to find his staring at her. "I better go, Jessi."

"Goodnight."

"Night."

Dean released her and went to his car door. He watched as she made it safely inside.

Kyle pulled up and saw Dean near his car door, he must of just dropped Jessi off. This is where he would begin. Kyle walked to Dean.

"Dean."

"Kyle." Dean had seen him drive up and pull in.

"I need to speak with you."

"Oh no insults this time?"

"No, no insults this time."

Dean saw that he was serious. "Come with me."

He saw Kyle nod and get into the truck with Dean. They drove to the nearby park.

"So what do you need to say, Kyle?"

"Well first off, I wanted to apologize, I haven't been very nice to you these past couple weeks and for I am sincerely sorry."

Dean could tell he meant it. He smiled; Kyle must have picked up why he was so angry to begin with. "I forgive you, thank you for apologizing."

Kyle looked surprised his response. "That easily."

"Kyle, I don't hold grudges against others, and now it seems like you realized what is wrong."

"I did and I think it's because of you that I finally realized this, so for that I'll thank you."

Dean looked at Kyle; you know if he wasn't in love with the same girl as me I might actually have been friends with him. Dean thought with a sigh.

"I love her Dean."

"I know."

Kyle looked up to see Dean staring at him. It sadden him to know that it was so obvious. The look in Dean's eyes told him that he knew the whole time.

"I'm going to tell her, allow her to decide and support her either way."

"You know you could actually be a great guy Kyle if you weren't so slow that is." Dean said with a smile.

Kyle smiled back, he deserved that.

"I don't think you deserve Jessi."

Kyle nodded. "I know I don't, but I want to make up for that for the rest of my life, if she chooses me that is."

Dean smirked. He is a good guy, slow but good, if Jessi was with him he would stick to that vow.

"Now that you told me, you have to tell her."

"Just like that?"

"I can't stop you from telling her how you feel and I wouldn't even if I could because Jessi needs to know the truth and you're the only person she'll believe on this matter."

"Dean, thank you."

"For what?"

"Taking care of Jessi."

"I didn't do that for you, I did that for her."

"Thank you, nonetheless."

Dean smirked. "Yeah whatever."

"Oh and Dean."

"Yeah?"

"If I didn't love her, I think we could have been good friends."

Dean laughed. "Yeah we would."

Both laughed together.

"Thanks for talking to me."

"Yup. I'll see you around Kyle."

"See you Dean."

Dean got into his truck and drove away as Kyle walked back home.


Jessi was getting ready for bed as everyone was falling asleep. She felt Kyle enter the house and though that he would just go to his room but instead he walked to her door and knocked.

"Jessi could I talk to you?" He asked.

"Sure come in." Here it comes, the speech he's been waiting to give since he found out about me saving Christine.

Kyle closed the door behind him. "Jessi, I'm sorry."

"For what Kyle?"

"Everything. I know that this is a rather late speech but I've got to say it."

"Kyle?"

"Jessi…I…"

"Kyle just say it." He looked at her in a way that she had never seen her look at her before and made her heart skip a beat.

"I love you Jessi."


Hello again first of all I would like to make disclaimers on the two songs I used

Disclaimers: I do not own Kyle XY or any of the characters nor do I own the songs "Almost Lover" or "Stand in the Rain". I merely use them to create my own story.

Secondly, I know that it may seem like a songfiction but believe me it's not and I will not be using songs again in this story, they we're used because I thought it would be the perfect way for Kyle and Dean to realize their feelings. I would also like to add that the next chapter will be the last. T.T. I'm sorry about that, I realized that this fanfiction isn't as long as originally plan out but after all it is the first one I have ever made so you can't expect too much from me on a first go.

Any who, I like the direction this was going and decided to expand on the idea of using music to tell the story that words by themselves could not. I love music it will always be a special thing to me and I wanted to bring that into my story. I love Dean and Kyle both and I figured out how to end this story so for the sake of my love of love stories this had to be done. I hope you enjoyed this chapter. Thanks for the review and as always please be patient for the next chapter. –Tina.