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A/N: So sorry! I feel so bad that I have taken forever to update. I was super busy and then my computer wasn't working and everything just was not good. I am happy to say I am back though. Hopefully people like that. So I have this story finished as I think I already said. I also have another chapter typed and edited then another is half done. So I think I am back in the groove of writing. It took a person help to get me back then a review helped me get this posted. So I hope you all enjoy this is a super long chapter, 24 pages in word. So enjoy!

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Chapter 5: Life is getting better

Rory's POV

I walked into school with my usual outfit baggy pants, a t-shirt, hoodie, and my converse. As I walked through the hall I thought about all that has happened lately in my life. I finally told Lane and Paris that I am Rose Maylie. When I told them I was so sure that I was going to lose Lane as a friend, I am so glad I didn't. It has been two weeks since I had told them and it seems that since then everything is going great. Lane, Paris and I are inseparable we are like the three Mouseketeers. Why not the three Musketeers you might asked… well Mouseketeers sounded better when I said it so that is why. Anyways back to what has been going on. I can't forget Jess either, he is with us Mouseketeers all the time. I have hardly seen him with his other friends, well besides his band. I see his friends at lunch staring as he sits by us and they seem to always be glaring. Crystal surprisingly has done nothing to stop him from hanging out with me but that doesn't mean she doesn't send my dirty looks from time to time. I am glad that is all she has done. My thoughts were broke when someone covered my eyes.

"Guess who?" Someone said happily in my ear.

"Let me think… Oh I know! It has got to be my bestest friend Adam." I said with a smirk.

"I am hurt Rory. I never would have thought you were cheating on me with my own friend." Jess said with his hand over his heart and a look of hurt.

"Haha. You know I am just kidding." I said smiling as I continued down the hall.

"Of course you are because I am so much better then Adam. Not to mention hotter." He said with a smirk.

"Wow someone is a little full of himself." I said with a small laugh trying to not show how I thought his comment was so true.

"So you don't think I am cooler or hotter then Adam? Again I say I am hurt." He said while placing his hand over his heart again.

"Maybe I do and maybe I don't." I said as I reached my locker. I turned away from Jess to open it.

"You totally agree that I am hotter and cooler then him just admit it." He whispered into my ear.

"You wish hot shot." I said while getting my books for science.

"Ha you called me hot. See I knew you thought I was." He said with a smirk.

"Yes Jess you are so much hotter and cooler then Adam." I said as I shut my locker and turned to look at him.

"Thank you. Now was that so hard to admit?" He questioned with a huge smile.

I just rolled my eyes and looked around for Lane and Paris. I finally spotted them walking down the hall.

"Hey guys finally I have someone to talk to." I said with a sigh.

"Hey what about me?" Jess asked.

"Did you hear something guys? I swear I heard a popstar wannabe talking." I said looking at Lane and Paris with a smile.

"Now that is just cold you know I am a rockstar." Jess said while crossing his arms.

"I heard it again. Seriously guys where is that coming from?" I said watching Lane and Paris as they tried to not laugh, which was unsuccessful since they started laughing. I laughed along with them. Jess just stared at us with a blank expression. I finally turned to him. "Awww come on Jess I was just kidding around."

"It wasn't very nice." He said looking away from me.

"What do I have to do to make it up to you then?" I asked.

"How about you shout that I am the hottest and most talented rockstar you have ever met." He turned to face me again with a smirk.

"Oh not going to happen buddy." I said as I tried to walk away from him.

"Oh no you don't this is what you have to do." He said with the same smirk as before.

"And if I don't do it?" I asked looking at him.

"You don't wanna find out." He said coming closer to me.

"Oh really now. Well I'm not scared so bring it on." I said with a smile.

"Okay but I warned you." He said. It was then I noticed how close he was to me. What he did next I didn't expect though. He started to tickle me. Never would I have expected to be tickled since we are in school… and surrounded by people. I just stood there being tickled by Jess who is like a best friend now but who I also have a huge crush on. Finally after laughing for a while I finally found my voice.

"Jess…*laugh* Please…*laugh* Stop!" I said while laughing.

"Not until you say it Rory." He said as he continued tickling me.

"Please Jess… *laugh* Just… *laugh* Stop!" I said seeing as the hall was even more crowded and everyone was staring.

"Nope you have to say it then I will stop." He said with an evil smile.

"Fine!.. *laugh* You might... *laugh* Want to… *laugh* Stop… *laugh* Tickling me…*laugh* first." I said giving up. Jess finally stopped tickling me with a smirk. He then made a motion with his hands telling me to start talking.

"Jess is the hottest and most talented popstar I have ever met." I whispered.

"Nope you gotta shout it or I will tickle you again. Also it is rockstar not popstar" He said coming closer to me.

"Jess is the hottest and most talented rockstar I have ever met!" I shouted as I started to blush as people started whispering and staring at me even more.

"Now was that so hard?" He said pulling me into his side, giving me a sideways hug. I looked and saw that Paris and Lane were still standing next to us. I noticed that the both had identical smiles and looks on there face.

"Okay well now that I have been humiliated I think I will be leaving." I said as I walked out of Jess's hug and over to Lane and Paris.

"It wasn't that bad and why are you leaving when we could walk to class together?" Jess said looking at me.

"Gotta talk to my girls. See you in class." I said with a smile as I walked away with Lane and Paris.

"So since we still have like 10 minutes until the 5 minute bell will ring what do you guys wanna do. Wait 10 minutes… wow how early did I get here today." I said turning to look at Paris and Lane.

"I really don't know when you got here but lets go to the bleachers again since no ones seems to be at the ones we went to last time." Paris said. Lane nodded her head and started walking so I quickly followed them.

"So there seemed to be a lot of flirting going on between you and Jess today." Lane said looking at me once we reach the bleachers.

"We weren't flirting!" I shouted.

"Oh you so were Rory. You and Jess didn't even notice us after awhile. Also you pretending he wasn't there when we cam over… you were total flirting." Paris said with a huge smile.

"Ok well may be I was flirting but that doesn't mean Jess was flirting back." I said looking at Paris and Lane as they looked at each other.

" Are you serious he was going along with you the whole time. He also got upset when you ignored him. He total was flirting." Lane said.

" Not only that but he started tickling you and made you say that stuff about him. If that isn't flirting the I don't know what is." Paris said shrugging.

" If you guys say so but I still think that Jess was just being friendly." I said looking down.

" Of course you would think that because you are oblivious to it." Lane exclaimed.

" Believe us Rory he likes you and was flirting. We must discuss this more later though because we have to head to class." Paris said just as the bell rang. Lane and I nodded and we headed to back to the school.

"I will see you guys later." I said as we parted in the halls to go to class.

I arrived at science class before the bell rang and went to my seat. I noticed Jess was already there when I entered. When I sat down he looked up at me with a smile.

"So how was the girl talk?" Jess said still smiling.

"It was good." I said smiling back.

"Do I get to know what you were talking about?" He asked.

"Are you a girl?" I questioned.

"No defiantly not a girl." He said with a small smirk.

"Then I am sorry but I cannot tell you." I said with a big smile.

"Well that just isn't fair." He said crossing his arms.

"You are such a baby." I said while laughing. Jess turned and smiled at me and was about to speak when Mr. Jolly entered the class. Both Jess and I turned our attention towards Mr. Jolly as he started the lesson.

Jess's POV

I was sitting in Math class when the bell finally rang. I was so happy that it was now lunch and I could try once again to get Rory to tell me what her, Lane and Paris were talking about. Since in Science and History she wouldn't say a thing. But now I had awhile to make her crack. I stood up from my desk and waited for both Rory and Paris to finish getting their things.

"Come on guys you are being so slow." I said.

"Hold your horses Jess." Rory said as she turned to me.

"There we are all set. You happy now Mr. Impatient." Paris said with a smile.

"Very now let's get out of here so we can get to lunch already." I said as a started to walk out of class.

"Why are you in such a hurry?" Paris asked as we walked to our lockers.

"I just wanna get to lunch is there a crime in that?" I said looking at her.

"I guess not but I still think there is a reason." She said as she stopped at her locker.

"I agree with Paris." Rory said.

"So do I and I have no clue what we are talking about." Lane said with a smile as she approached us.

"Well this is no fair you all are ganging up on me." I said crossing my arms.

"I think you can deal. You are a big boy aren't you?" Rory said with a smile.

"Of course I am you guys are just mean." I said as Lane, Paris, and Rory laughed. I looked at them and smiled.

As I watched them laugh with a smile I noticed my 'friends' looking at me. I say 'friends' because they don't act like a friend should but they still think they are. I could see them motioning for me to come talk to them. I don't know why but I decided that I wanted to see what they wanted.

"Hey guys I will meet you at lunch." I said as I started to walk past them.

"But I you were in such a hurry to get there?" Paris said confused.

"I have to deal with something first." I said as I walked up to my 'friends'. "What up guys." I said as I reached Dean, Logan, Kyle, Robert, Finn, Colin, Tristan, Jamie, Zach, Lindsay, Crystal, Victoria, Louise, Madeline, Francie, Rosemary, Juliet, Lucy, and Olivia.

So here is the background about my 'friends'. Lindsay, Crystal, Victoria, Louise, Madeline, Francie, Rosemary, Juliet, Lucy, and Olivia were the schools cheerleading squad. They are all pretty mean to other girls and don't let anyone else join the team, not that anyone wanted to. Then there is Dean, Logan, Kyle, Robert, Finn, Colin, Tristan they are just popular boys all the girls liked, even though most of them are already dating a girl from the cheer squad. They are all pretty cocky and dare I say manwhore-ish. Then there are Jamie and Zach they are good guys, I was friends with them first and they just join the group when I did. They aren't cocky and manwhores they are just good cool guys so they are actual good friends. That's really all you need to know really.

"Jess why have you been hanging out with those Losers instead of us?" Dean asked.

"Yeah I mean look at them Jess." Lindsay said with disgust as she looked at Rory, Lane and Paris walk to lunch laughing together.

"I don't see anything wrong with them guys." I said crossing my arms as I looked at them.

"You mean to say you would rather hang out with them then us?" Logan said looking shocked.

"Yeah I really would." I said with a smile.

"Even that dork Rory I mean she is the biggest loser ever. If her friends left her they would probably be better off." Francie said with a small laugh.

"Hey Rory isn't a loser she is cool. So are Lane and Paris. None of you have even come close to being as good of a friend as those three have been to me. You are just care about being popular and yourselves. Well besides you Jamie and Zach you guys are cool and I don't even know why you hang out with these people. If any of you guys can't accept that I am friends with Rory, Lane, and Paris then you aren't friends of mine. Not that you have ever been you just like me because I am popular but I am done with being cocky and a jerk like you all. So have fun I am done." I said walking away from them. I felt a hand grab my arm and looked to see Crystal.

"You don't mean that Jess we are your real friends. You belong with us and especially with me." She said with a smile.

"No I don't Crystal I belong with my real friends who happen to be Rory, Lane, and Paris." I said as I ripped my arm from her grip. I was half way down the hall when I heard fast footsteps following me then I heard my name. I turned around to see Jamie and Zach following me.

"Hey man that was awesome." Zach said as he caught up to me.

"I agree and we are with you not them Jess." Jamie said with a smile.

"Sweet come on I will introduce you to Rory, Lane, and Paris." I said with a smile as I walked into the Lunchroom with them following. I found them sitting alone in a corner and made my way over to them. "Hey guys this is Jamie and Zach. Jamie, Zach this is Rory, Lane and Paris." I said as I sat at the table next to Rory. Everyone said their hellos. I noticed that Zach sat next to Lane and Jamie sat next to Paris.

"So not to be rude but why are they here? I mean weren't you a part of the popular group that always made fun of us?" Rory asked looking a little confused.

"Yes we were but that was until Jess put them in their place." Zach said with a smile.

"And we never actually made fun of you guys we just were apart of the group because Jess was there. Now that he isn't though we left him to join his real friends." Jamie said also smiling.

"Real Friends?" Paris asked looking at Jamie then me.

I noticed everyone was staring at me now.

"Yes my real friends. You guys have don't like me just because I am popular you like me for me." I said looking at them.

"No I defiantly like you because you are a popstar." Rory said with a smile.

"Well fine then but at least get it right it's rockstar." I said looking at her. She just laughed and turned back to her food.

"So your song was true then." Paris said looking at me.

"What?" I said a little confused what song.

"You don't want to be anything other then yourself." Lane said with a smile.

"Oh yeah that song. Yeah I wrote that after meeting you guys a noticing I just wanted to me myself and not some jerk. You all helped me see that." I said looking at the girls.

"Aww how sweet he likes us… he really likes us." Rory said as all they girls pretended to cry.

"Very funny guys." I said as they started laughing.

"Well I wish I could have heard this song that was inspired by us now." Rory said with a smile.

"Well if you ever come to a performance you will get to." I said will a smile.

"I will try my hardest." Rory said with a smile.

"So what made you put the poplars in their place Jess?" Lane asked.

"Well they started talking about you guys. Then they made fun of Rory and said she was such a dork and that you guys were better off without her. I just snapped I guess." I said looking at them. They all looked shocked. The next thing I knew they all were up and attacking me in a hug.

"You are awesome Jess." Lane said with a smile as she went back to her seat.

"That was very sweet Jess." Paris said also smiling as she sat back down.

"Thank you so much Jess." Rory said with a huge smile and I notice she looked like she was going to cry.

"What are friends for?" I said with a smile looking at Lane and Paris as I pulled Rory to my side in another hug. She looked up at me and smiled leaning into my hug.

Lunch was great to be surround by great friends. I was glad Zach and Jamie decided to hang out with us now. I also noticed they both looked very interested in the girl they decided to sit next to today, May be it was fate that I was suppose to do this. Who knows? Soon the bell rang and we all headed to class. Zach just happened to have the same schedule as Lane and Jamie as Paris. As we headed out of Lunch I turned around to see my 'friends' glaring at me. I just turned back around and continued off to English with everyone knowing I made the right decision.

Rory's POV

I couldn't believe what Jess did today. I was still in shock. I was in the gym locker room changing back into my regular clothes thinking about it again, it seemed like a dream. I was pulled out of my thoughts by Lane.

"Hey we will meet you outside slow poke." Lane said with a smile as I noticed her and Paris were already dressed.

"Someone sounds impatient like Jess." I said with a laugh. "Okay I will see you guys outside."

They left while I continued to change. I was the only one in the locker room when I heard someone coming up behind me. I then felt a hand on my shoulder. I turned around with a smile thinking it was Paris or Lane. Oh how wrong I was to think that. Behind me was Crystal and the rest of the cheer squad. How had I not heard all of them come in?

"Rory what did I say about staying away from Jess?" Crystal asked looking at me.

"I know what you said Crystal but he choose to hang out with me. I didn't force him to." I said with a smile.

"You must have done something because I mean come one who would want to be seen with you." Crystal said.

"Really I mean look at yourself you wear nothing but baggy clothes. Not to mention you aren't that pretty." Lindsay said.

"Whatever I don't care what you guys think." I said even though I was hurt by what they said and really started to think about what they said.

"This is your last chance Rory. Stay away from Jess or you will pay." Crystal said getting really close to me. She slapped my cheek then left with her friends following laughing at me as they did.

I sat there and thought about what they said. I really don't get why Jess hung out with me now. I got up and looked at myself in the mirror. I looked at me clothes and frowned as I saw what they said was true. I am not pretty and I do always have baggy clothes. I started tearing up and I left the gym in a hurry wanting to get out of here quick so I could go home and have a good cry. I wasn't that lucky though because my friends spotted me and followed me as I ran to my locker.

"Rory what is wrong?" Jess asked coming up to me.

"Nothing I just need to get home." I said trying not to look at him.

"Rory what happened?" Lane asked coming over to me.

"Nothing." I replied.

"Rory did Crystal and her posse do something to you?" Paris asked.

"No I just need to go home." I said turning to walk away.

"Rory why is your cheek red?" Jamie asked.

"Did Crystal hit you again Rory?" Jess asked.

"It doesn't matter I just wanna get home now." I said not looking at him.

"Whatever she said Rory that made you upset Rory she is lying she is just jealous of you." Jess whispered to me while giving me a hug.

"Thanks Jess." I said with a small smile. "Well I am gonna head home." I said as I went to walk away.

"Not so fast missy. Paris and I are coming home with you remember?" Lane said with a small smile.

"Oh yeah come on guys." I said " Bye Jess, Jamie, Zach. I will see you guys later." I said as I walked home with Lane and Paris.

"Not to be mean but why are you guys coming over again?" I asked as we got close to my house.

"We are coming with you to your performance tonight. Don't you remember?" Paris said looking at me.

"Oh yeah I guess I forgot." I said with a small forced laugh.

"So what did Crystal and her posse say to you?" Lane said as we entered my house.

"Nothing guys." I said trying to avoid telling them.

"Just tell us Rory please we are your best friends." Paris said.

"Fine she said to stay away from Jess and that she didn't get why he or anyone else wanted to be seen with me. Then Lindsay said she didn't get why he hung out with me when I wear baggy clothes and am not pretty. Then Crystal said stay away from Jess or it will get worse then slapped me. As they left I noticed they were true I am not pretty and that is why I wear baggy clothes anyway I already knew it." I said looking up and Lane and Paris who both looked angry.

"Rory don't listen to them you are beautiful and Jess hangs out with you because you are a sweet girl. And he totally likes you." Lane said with a huge smile as she came over to hug me.

"Lane is right Rory. Don't listen to Crystal and her posse they are just jealous." Paris said as she copied Lane.

"That's what Jess said. That Crystal was jealous." I said looking at the ground.

"When did he say that?" Paris asked.

"When he gave me a hug before we left." I said looking up at them.

"See he likes you. He totally does. Just you wait you two will become a couple before you know it." Lane said with a smile.

"Honey I'm home!" Lorelai yelled from the door.

"In my room mom!" I shouted.

"Well isn't this a party why wasn't I invited." She pouted looking at us.

"Well you were working but you can join now. Since we need your help getting ready for tonight anyways." I said with a smile.

"Yay my favorite thing to do. So let's go girls." She said as she ran into my closet.

We all got ready for tonight. I was performing in Hartford tonight and we would be staying the night there. My mom picked out and outfit for all of us and PJ's for us to wear tonight. Soon we had everything we need and we through our clothes into a bag and we headed to Hartford. I hoped tonight would get better.

. At Cloud 9 …..

I was in the dressing room with my mom, Lane, and Paris. We all had masks and the outfits my mom had picked out for us on. Lane was wearing a leopard print jacket, black camisole, a jean skirt, black leggings, brown boots, hoop earrings, a tie necklace, and a black mask. She looked amazing. Paris had a light bleached jean jacket, a blue sequin stripped tank top, grey skinny jeans, blue boots, a green star necklace, blue star earrings, and a green and blue mask. She also looked amazing I didn't know I had all those clothes and jewelry in my closet. My mom also looked great she had on a purple one shoulder dress, black camisole, black leggings, purple high heels with jewels on them, silver and black chain necklaces, purple and silver earrings, a purple and grey mask, and of course her blonde wig. They all looked great it put my outfit to shame now. I had on a plain green v-neck shirt with a black vest over it, black ripped skinny jeans, black buckle boots, black earrings, a peace leather bracelet on my right wrist, a bunch of bracelets on my left wrist and a black mask. (A/N: Outfits on my profile) I pulled my eyes away from my friends and mom when I heard a knock on the door.

"I'll get it" Lorelai yelled while jumping off the couch to rush to the door. She opened it to reveal none other than Jess. I quickly made sure I had my mask on signing with relief knowing that I did. "Hello how may I help you?"

"I wanted to see how Rose was doing." Jess replied with a smile.

"Hey Jess I am doing pretty well today." I said with a smile as I walked to stand by my mom.

"Well it is good to see you aren't as nervous as last time I saw you." He said with a slight smirk.

"Yeah well I have the stage all to myself tonight so that helps." I replied with another smile.

"I wanted to know if I could talk to you before you performed since I most likely won't get to when you are done?" Jess asked with a small smile.

"I would love to. Is it okay?" I said looking at my mom.

" Yeah I will just hang with the girls. You can go but be back in ten minutes so we can make sure you are ready to perform. You're on in 15 minutes." She said with a smile.

" Thanks." I said walking out of the room with Jess and down the hall towards a sitting area near by. "So anything specific you wanted to talk about?"

"Well I kind-of just wanted to talk to get to know you a little better." Jess replied.

Jess's POV

Finally I was getting to talk to Rose alone. She looked great tonight. I wish she wouldn't wear that mask all the time so I could see her whole face. I have never gotten a chance to really get to know her so I thought I would try tonight.

"Okay well we have ten minutes so what do you want to know?' Rose asked pulling me from my thoughts.

"Hmmmmm let's see. Let's play 20 questions since we have a time limit. Except I will only be asking questions, we can play again were you just ask questions to me." I said looking at Rose.

"Sounds good to me." She said with a smile.

"Okay so what is you favorite color?" I asked

"Really? I don't really have a favorite I like lots of colors my favorite seems to always be changing. I guess I will say I really like red, blue, black, white, and green though." She said looking at me.

"What is your biggest pet peeve?"

"Liars or people who are just plain rude to others. Also don't like people who only like someone because of their fame or popularity instead of liking someone for who they truly are." Rose said a little sad.

"Well now a fun question. Ever had an imaginary friend as a child?" I said with a small smile.

"No I never had an imaginary friend but I did have an imaginary dog. It was the size of my palm." Rose said while laughing.

"What was this dogs name?" I said laughing a little with her.

"Yes I named her Millie."

"Nice name. What were you like when you were a kid?"

" I was a happy little girl. My mom says everyone thought of me as a princess." Rose said with a little smile.

"I bet you were an adorable little princess." I said looking a Rose.

"Thanks. Next question." Rose said as she blushed a little.

"So… Do you feel closer to your mother or father?"

"Defiantly my mom. She is awesome she is my best friend." Rose said smiling.

" Sounds like fun. Are you superstitious?"

"No not really. I always have to talk to my mom before the show or I never seem to perform well. So I guess that can count towards that." Rose said with a smile.

"I can see you are really close with you mom then."

"Yes very close. You better continue your questions or we may not finish."

"We wouldn't want that now. Name the piece of clothing you can't live without."

"Well this isn't one thing again but I love my hoodies, my leather jacket, and jeans. Those I couldn't deal without." Rose said with a small smile.

"Fair enough. What are the most important 3 things in your life?" I asked.

"My family, friends, and music." Rose replied.

"That seemed like a question you didn't have to think of for very long."

"Nope because I couldn't live without those things." Rose said simply.

" Alright now how would you spend your ideal day?"

"I would spend the day writing and playing music." Rose replied quickly.

"Another quick answer. I need more serious questions I guess. If you could only do one thing for the rest of your life, what would it be?"

"Be a musician of course. That was too easy." Rose said with a small laugh.

"I guess you are right. Ok well what is your biggest fear?" I asked.

"Having people I care about leave me because of things I may keep from them." Rose said looking down to her feet sadly.

"Alright serious question now. Do you sing while in the shower?" I asked quickly hoping to cheer her up.

"Of course. It's great for the vocals." Rose said laughing and looking back at me.

"Now to more questions about your favorites. What are your most favorite and least favorite food."

"I love a good burger or pizza. I am not to fond of vegetables which I know isn't good." Rose replied with a small laugh.

"Interesting. Name your most favorite time of the year?"

"I love the winter when it snows. It is just so pretty." Rose said with a huge grin.

"It is very cold though." I said looking at her.

"Yes it is but I don't care. You have 5 questions left now."

" That's all I need. What is your favorite movie?"

"I have to many but watching Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory with my mom is always good."

"Really? Hmmmm interesting. Favorite hobby?"

"Well playing and writing music is a given. I also love to read though."

"Oh I love reading too! What is your favorite book?"

"I think I would have to say Oliver's Twist." Rose said with a smile.

"Really? Same here." I said smiling

" Okay so who is you least favorite author?" I asked interested.

"Hemingway." Rose replied quickly.

"Are you serious he is the best." I said shocked.

"Yes for getting a good night of sleep." Rose replied with a smile.

"I am shocked. Ok so final question."

"Are you a morning person?"

"Not really only if I have coffee I am."

"You know what I just realized you seem a lot like one of my friends. You and her would get allow really well." I said thinking of Rory.

"Really that is interesting. I have to go though. It was nice talking to you Jess. We will have to do it again." Rose said as she got up and ran towards the dressing room and leaving me there to just stare at her. This girl was she a mystery I can't help but feel like I really liked her though.

Rory's POV

"Really that is interesting. I have to go though. It was nice talking to you Jess. We will have to do it again." I said with a smile as I ran back to the dressing room with a huge smile. I had so much fun talking to him I forgot I was Rose I really hope he doesn't get suspicious now since he compared me as in Rose to me Rory…. well you get what I am trying to say. Once I got back I was attacked by questions when I shut the door. I couldn't understand a word anyone was saying because they all spoke at once. "Hey I will tell you guys later. Just stop shouting."

... After Performance at Hartford Hotel ….

We decided to stay at a hotel tonight since none of us felt like going back to Stars Hollow and everyone could not wait to hear about what Jess and I had talked about. We all got into pajamas before I told them what happened. My mom had a light blue nightshirt on, Lane had on purple and pink pajama pants with a purple camisole, Paris had pink, white, and grey pajama pants with a pink camisole. Me I had on a grey long sleeve shirt and baggy black sweat pants. (A/N: Pajamas on Profile) Once I had explained it all to them they all had smiles on.

"It sounds like Jess likes Rose and Rory." Lane said with a smile.

"If only he knew she is the same girl." Paris replied.

" He would be in love knowing that." Lorelai said with a grin.

"Ok guys stop he doesn't like me or Rose. He is just being nice." I said looking down at my feet.

"We speak the truth Rory." Lane said.

"Whatever can we change the subject." I asked looking up at them.

"I am going to leave you girls to hang I am tired. Don't stay up too late." Lorelai said leaving.

" Well you were awesome performing out there tonight." Lane said.

"Yeah I agree with her." Paris said with a smile.

"Thanks guys." I said with a small smile.

"What is wrong Rory?" Paris asked.

"Nothing." I replied quickly.

"It was all our talk about Jess wasn't it." Lane said.

"Yeah I just like him and now I am think he is going to start liking Rose more. Even if she is me I would like him to like me. Even though Rose is me. But not the real me. Ugh this is so confusing." I said setting my head in my hands.

" I am pretty sure he likes both of you. But if you are so concerned you could tell him." Lane said.

"I don't think I can do that." I said

"You will have to eventually Rory. And once you do everything will be okay." Paris said.

"Thanks guys. You guys go to bed I am going to stay up a little longer." I said as I noticed they were both yawning.

"Night Rory. Love you!" lane and Paris said at once.

"Love you too guys." I said with a laugh as I walked towards the balcony.

I started humming to myself and before I knew it I was singing.

"There's me

Looking down at my shoes

The one smiling like the sun

That's you

What were you thinking

What was the song inside your head

There's us

Going on about a band

Working out how we play our hand

I lay there dreaming

Later all alone in my bed

If I was stupid

Maybe careless

So were you

Not everything is supposed to come true

Some words are best unsaid

Some love is not really love at all

I'll keep everything I shared with you

And that's enough

There's us

Freeze-frame

I'm not about to cry

It's too late for us to change

Why try

I've got a camera

Tucked away inside my heart

If I'm a loser

Or just unlucky

So are you

Not everything is supposed to come true

Some words are best unsaid

Some love is not really love at all

I'll keep everything I shared with you

And that's enough

There's us

Somewhere between then and now

I look away when you said we'll never change

And if you think what might have been

You'll lose today and we've got songs to play

Not everything is supposed to come true

Some words are best unsaid

Some love is not really love at all

I'll keep everything I shared with you

And that's enough

There's us

Not everything is supposed to come true

Some words are best unsaid

Some love is not really love at all

I'll keep everything I shared with you

And that's enough

There's us"

When I finished all I could think about was Jess. I looked at the street to see someone standing there looking up to where I was standing. Seeing this I ran quickly into the hotel hoping the person didn't see me.

Jess's POV

I was walking the streets of Hartford when I heard someone singing. I stopped and saw a girl standing on a balcony singing her heart out. The voice sounded really familiar so I walked closer so I could hear better. As I got closer I recognized it at Rose's voice. I wonder who she was singing about if she was singing about anyone. Once she was finished she noticed me standing there and rushed into her hotel room. It was then I noticed she didn't have her mask on. If only I could have seen her face. I couldn't get her out of my head since we talked. Did I like Rose? I was pretty sure I did after the talk we had today. After noticing I was still standing in the same spot I started walking again with just one thing on my mind… Rose.

A/N: Thanks so much for reading! Sorry again for taking so long to update. Review please I love getting them. I should have the next chapter up soon since it is already written but I want to have a couple chapters after that written too so I don't fall behind on updating. Thanks again for reading. Oh the song Rory sang was 'There's Us' By Alexz Johnson from the show Instant Star.