A/N: So I know there have been issues with the reviews and everyone not being able to see them. For that reason, I almost didn't write this chapter today. I was worried that no one would know it was posted and they wouldn't be able to read it. However, I figured I should keep up the momentum of writing. If I stop now, I might not pick it back up. Either way, here it is. Chapter 9.

Both, Rachel and Jesse stood before the one bed in the room, just staring at it. Both wondering how sleeping in the same bed would go over, and if they could just sleep. Not that they didn't want to have sex, it was just that Jesse didn't want to push Rachel, and Rachel didn't know if she was ready.

Jesse was nervous. He had been with other girls, and even shared a bed with the female members of Vocal Adrenaline, but they weren't Rachel. And although Jesse had had sex with girls, he had never, ever, taken anyone's virginity. Jesse knew that there was a line being presented to him. He could sleep on the floor, and build a wall between himself and that line, or he could sleep in the bed with her, and teeter dangerously on that line. Jesse liked to think that he "laughed in the face of danger" but this was not the type of danger he laughed at. Jesse decided that he would sleep on the floor.

Rachel was dubious. Dubious of two things. The first, was that she could sleep with Jesse and not have sex with him. The other, that she was ready for that big of a step. She could feel the tension in the room, as they finally turned to each other.

"I'll sleep on the floor." Jesse said visibly relaxing. Rachel nodded. It was funny, because just like that, the tension dissipated. Jesse began making a make-shift bed on the floor with blankets. Rachel took her things and headed to the bathroom to change into her pajamas.

Rachel had secretly made a trip to Victoria's Secret. Tonight her pajamas were staying in the suitcase. She wasn't going to sleep with Jesse, but she could tease him a little bit. She chose a new Black and lace slip nightie. The silk slipped down her body easily, and she turned to look at herself in the mirror. She pulled her silk and lace black panties into place, and appreciated her selection. It wasn't low-cut but low enough to show what little cleavage she had, and it wasn't short, but let enough leg show, stopping just a little higher than mid-thigh. She brushed her hair and teeth, collected her things and padded back into the room.

She opened the door, and quickly covered her eyes, having found Jesse in nothing but boxer briefs. Her blush deepened as she heard Jesse's low chuckle. She had caught enough of a glimpse to see his defined and tones body, and to know that his boxer briefs clung in all the right places.

Jesse's eyes widened as he took in the sight of Rachel. She isn't making this any easier, is she? He was thankful that she had covered her eyes, so she couldn't see him checking her out. He mentally groaned as he felt his body reacting to the sight of her.

He slipped under a blanket on the floor, and laid propped up on his elbows.

"Umm...are you decent?" She said, her voice shaking nervously.

He chuckled, again. "I'm decent." Rachel slowly, lowered her hand, and peeked at him to make sure. She tiptoed across the room and climbed under the covers. She settled into the bed as the silence settles on the room. Rachel began to sing lyrics in her head. She hadn't noticed till now that song she was thinking was playing in the background.

"Goodnight, Rachel." Jesse said, from his spot on the floor.

"Night, Jesse." She replied. He turned the light out and both felt the tension return back to the room. Rachel listened to Jesse shift uncomfortably on the floor for what felt like and hour, but was really only 20 minutes.

"Jesse, this is ridiculous!" she said sitting up in the bed. She continued talking to his back. "Why don't you...just...come up here with me?" Jesse rolled over to look at her.

"Rachel, are you sure you're ok with that?" he asked her. She just nodded.

Reluctantly, Jesse climbed up into the bed beside her. Rachel scooted over to make room for him. He settled beside her on his back. She lay between the wall and the man that she loved. The music still filled the room.

Stars shining bright above you
Night breezes seem to whisper "I love you"
Birds singin' in the sycamore trees
Dream a little dream of me

Jesse rolled over to face Rachel. Her breath sped up.

Say nighty-night and kiss me
Just hold me tight and tell me you'll miss me
While I'm alone and blue as can be
Dream a little dream of me

Rachel scooted closer, her forehead resting against his.

Stars fading but I linger on dear
Still craving your kiss
I'm longin' to linger till dawn dear
Just saying this

Jesse placed a soft kiss on Rachel's lips. Rachel smiled and kissed him in return, deepening the kiss.

Sweet dreams till sunbeams find you
Sweet dreams that leave all worries behind you
But in your dreams whatever they be
Dream a little dream of me

Their breathing had become ragged, as Jesse rolled them over so he was hovering above her, supporting his weight with his hands at either side of her hips. Her legs came up to wrap around him, and she could feel how aroused she was making him.

Stars shining up above you
Night breezes seem to whisper "i love you"
Birds singin' in the sycamore trees
Dream a little dream of me

Jesse placed hot kisses down her jaw, and neck, now only supporting his weight with one hand. Rachel felt his tongue shoot out to lick a spot below her ear, causing her to grind her hips against his. Jesse grunted, thrusting against her in reaction, eliciting a breathy moan from Rachel.

Sweet dreams till sunbeams find you
Sweet dreams that leave all worries behind you
But in your dreams whatever they be
Dream a little dream of me

Jesse, thrust once more as she writhed under him. When she moaned loudly he lost all control for a moment and pressed into her with all his weight. Rachel sighed as she came to her senses. "Not yet." she whispered into the stillness of the room.

Yes, dream a little dream of me

Jesse sighed. Not in irritation at Rachel, but at the frustration the situation caused. Specifically for him.

"I'm really sorry, Jesse." Rachel said.

"No, no. It's fine, Rachel. Really." Jesse rolled off of her. He took a minute trying to let his situation to abate itself. However, that didn't look like it was going to happen. "This can wait, till you're ready." He turned his head to look at her, since she was laying on her side looking at him. "It's not really that important to me anyway." he continued rolling on his side to face her. She smiled and cuddled into him.

Jesse hissed as she shifted against him. She looked up at him with apologetic eyes, but grinned. She opened her mouth to comment on it, but Jesse stopped her. "Not a word. It's your fault." he laughed, and her smile widened. She placed her head back on his chest.

Jesse long after Rachel's breathing became deep and steady before slipping out of the bed and padding to the bathroom. He couldn't believe how painful it was have an erection that long. So at 4 AM in the bathroom in his dorm, Jesse relieved himself to the thought of Rachel's nightie and the memory of her pressed into the mattress under him.

The next morning, Jesse woke up with Rachel's leg strewn across his hip and leg. Fucking morning wood. Funny how I only have it the morning I wake up next to her, he thought looking down and seeing that he was 'pitching a tent' in his boxer briefs. Jesse peeled her carefully off of him, and pulled a pair of jeans on, not really even buttoning them or zipping them, just letting them hang from his hips. He normally didn't put pants on when he woke up, but Rachel seemed to be uncomfortable with him being nearly naked. At least that's the impression he got last night when she came in on him changing.

He looked over a Rachel who was still asleep and smiled at how beautiful and peaceful she looked. He wrote a note that he was going to take a shower and might not be there when she woke up and padded to the bathroom.

Jesse was glad to learn that scalding hot water, and distance helped to cure his situation, just as well and a really cold shower. He hated cold showers, but prophesied that he would be taking a few of those in the near future. He eventually climbed out of the shower, dried off and put some clean boxer briefs on. He also stepped back into the clean jeans from before, but didn't bother putting a shirt on. Before he left he brushed his teeth, and shaved, then padded back.

He opened the door to his room and was met with a yelp. There Rachel stood in just her bra and panties. Her hair dripping, having already showered in the girls bathroom, down the hall. Oh..now I know how she feels. Jesse just smiled at her and went to sit with his back to her at his desk. However he knew that image of her would haunt him in the shower, and when she wasn't there,...and sometimes when she was.

The image of her toned body, from her daily 20 minute use of an elliptical. Her pink and white lace push up bra, hugging her breast. Her pink and white stripped cheeky underwear, trimmed in lace. Even the blush that colored her cheeks turned him on.

Rachel quickly covered herself, with a pair of blue jeans and a green sweater. Nothing too much, but it had a semi-plunging V neckline, and three quarter sleeves. She walked over to Jesse who was playing on his computer, and stood behind him.

"I'm decent." she said in an impression of him, sliding her hands down his chest and across his abs, resting her head on his shoulder.

"Ha ha." he said kissing her on the cheek. "What do you wanna do today?" He pulled her into his lap.

"I don't know." she planted a kiss on his lips. "You're the one that lives here." He laughed.

"Yes, I am." He paused and thought for a moment. "I've got just the place." He stood them up, grabbed a shirt and shoes, and dragged her out the door.

A/N: Sorry for the short chapter again. To be honest this was such a hard chapter to write, seeing as how I didn't get to read the reviews from last chapter. Thanks to those of you who did review. Thanks to those who are reading this too. I didn't want to post too much with all the trouble this weekend, either. I promise to make the 2 months after Rachel's visit fly by, by the way.

Songs Used:

Dream a Little Dream of Me- The Mamas and The Papas.

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