Disclaimer: Own nothing but Crystal and the rest of Jess's band aka Adam and Joe. And I just realized all the teachers & principal. They are based on teachers I had over my years of school life. They all had an impact on me somehow.
A/N: Ok so I feel HORRIBLE, like usual. I said I would be better at writing and what did I do…. I failed. SO I am truly sorry to anyone who has wanted for more from me, if you are still here following my story I would like to thank you so much for not giving up on me. This was never in the story when I originally wrote it, really originally the story should be almost done by now, but I really wanted to add more for those who keep faith in me. Thank you all so much again. Hope you all enjoy!
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Also quickly wanted to say My story as you know the characters are OOC. You will see in this chapter. Just a heads up I never really loved Logan I thought he made Rory change her life too much and never encouraged her to follow her dreams. So sorry if you are a Logan lover. So with that I'm done enjoy the chapter!
Chapter 15: School, Fights, Studying, & Songs
Rory's POV
School was passing by so quickly and I could hardly believe that it was going to be over next week. I was really excited though because the last day of school we always have a free day it's almost like a big carnival. Which can sometimes be totally lame but it is usually really fun. I could feel someone staring at me and turned my head slightly from my locker to see some girls staring at me and whispering. Just what I need, I turned back to my locker to get what I needed. Once I had gotten my books someone shut my locker. Jumping back I turned and saw Logan standing there with a smirk.
"Hey Rory. How are you?"
"Um Hi?" I said turning to walk away.
"Where do you think your going?" He said blocking my way. "I asked you a question and you never answered it."
"Since when did you ever care how I was? Weren't you always one of the people trying to make sure my life was a living hell?"
"That was then this is now." He said leaning towards me.
"Well sorry but I really don't want to associate with you." I turned to walk in the other direction when Logan grabbed my arm.
"Logan let me go." I said trying to pull away.
"I wasn't done talking with you yet Rory." He said tightening his grip on my arm.
"Well I am." I said dropping my books so I could use my other hand to try and free my arm from his hold. It didn't work though because Logan just grabbed my other arm & pulled me to him.
"Well that's too bad because I always get what I want." He whispered into my ear as his grip tightened on my wrists.
"Logan please stop you're hurting me." I whispered trying my hardest to pull away, tears forming in my eyes.
"If you would just answered my question and talked to me I wouldn't have to do this." He whispered in my ear again, his grip tightening more about my wrists.
"Please just let go." I said as the tears started to fall from my eyes.
"Right after we finish our conversation." He whispered into my ear as he pulled me closer to him.
Looking around I noticed no one was paying attention or noticed that I was crying. Everyone was talking to their friends others just thought it was Logan being Logan and hitting on a girl. It was then I was wondering where Lane and Paris were, they usually were here by now. The bell rang and I noticed that the halls were now becoming empty. Talking a shaky breath I decided to try and get away from Logan one more time.
"Let me go." I cried a little louder as I pulled away as fast as I could.
"Not until we are done here." He said sounding angry now.
"Logan! What the hell do you think you are doing?"
I heard the voice but couldn't hear it well enough with my crying and how upset I am. I couldn't see who it was either since Logan was still holding me in place.
"You aren't needed here. Just run along now." Logan sneered.
"Let her go Logan." I heard the voice again but still was too upset to figure out who it was.
"Who do you think you are her knight in shining armor?" Logan said with a laugh.
I had my eyes closed waiting for the voice to respond again but it never came all I knew was Logan had let go of my wrists and I fell to the floor. Looking up I saw that Jess had punched Logan in the stomach causing Logan to let me go.
"Leave her alone Logan." Jess said sounding angry looking like he would hit Logan again if he did something. Logan got up holding his stomach where Jess had landed the blow and with a glare he walked away.
"Are you okay Rory?" Jess said as he kneeled down beside me.
I didn't answer I just hugged him. He tensed seeming shocked at first but hugged me back.
"Thank you Jess." I said pulling back with a smile.
"It was nothing Rory. Now let me see your wrists." He said as he grabbed my hands carefully. He started mumbling under his breath when he looked at my wrist and saw the red marks.
"Jess I'll be fine." I said as I took my hands away. He didn't say anything or look at me. "Jess look at me. I'm fine now."
"He still made you cry and now you'll probably have bruises on your wrists because of him. I should go find him and…" He said as he got up to start walking away but I grabbed his arm.
"Please Jess he's not worth it." I said still kneeling on the ground.
"Fine." He said kneeling down next to me. "How about we pick up these books and head off to class." He said with a small smile.
"Sounds good to me." I said as I reached for my books, only to have it grabbed first by Jess. I looked over at him and saw he was standing now with all my books. "You know I can carry them."
"Yeah I know." He said as he reached a hand out for me to help me up. "Now let's get to class before we are even more late."
"First I want to get my hoodie from my locker." I said heading to my locker quickly. I put my hoodie over my tank top quickly. (A/N: Outfit on Profile ) "Jess. Can you promise not to tell anyone what happened? I don't want to start anymore drama." I said looking at him.
I saw him look down to the floor and think. He then looked at me. "Sure whatever you want Rory." He said as he wrapped an arm around my waist while the other held my books as we walked to class.
…. English Class …..
I was happy that the day had been continuing on without much drama. At lunch the 'populars' glared over at our table but they soon after left and never came back to lunch. I was happy just to be in my favorite class, not to mention Jess is here but that's beside the point since he's in every class with me. I'm just glad that the day has gone smoothly since this morning. The noise of the speakers pulled me from my thought & made Mr. Rosewig stop talking.
"Will Jess Mariano please come to the principals office? Thank you." Could be heard all around the school from the speakers.
I quickly looked over at Jess who was right next to me. I was worried as everyone else just continued his or her "Oh & Ahs". Lane, Paris, Jamie, and Zach all exchanged looks I noticed from the corner of my eye. They then were all staring at Jess and I. Jess just stood up from his desk turning to look at me he gave me a small smile and left the room to go to the principal's office. I couldn't focus on what Mr. Rosewig was saying all I could think about was why he was in the office and what was going on. After probably 10 minutes I couldn't take it anymore. Class was only half done so I knew I had time. I raised my hand quickly.
"Yes Rory?" Mr. Rosewig said pointing to me.
"Can I use the bathroom, please?" I said lowering my arm.
"I don't know can you?" He said with a smile.
"May I use the bathroom, please?" I said smiling and rolling my eyes.
"Yes you may." He said smiling and nodding towards the door his smile growing. Did he know what I was going to do? I looked over at my friends to see they were all smiling knowing what I was up to for sure and all gestured in some way for me to go. I nodded as I left quickly.
I was almost running to the principal's office but keep a slower pace not wanting to alert anyone. Once I was close I slowed down hearing voices.
"I did no such thing like that." I heard Logan say as I approached the door.
"I'm telling the truth, you have to believe me. I only hit him because he was hurting another student. I promise this." Jess tried to explain. I knew he left out my name because of the promise he made me.
"He is lying I didn't do anything he just came up and punched me in the stomach." Logan exclaimed.
"Mr. Mariano can you tell me who it was that you say you saved from Mr. Huntzberger?" I heard Mr. Salamin ask.
There was a long pause then I heard a sigh. "No sir I can't." Jess said softly.
"Well then I have no choice then to suspend you from all upcoming events that the school is having including the end of the year carnival. Plus you will have dentition everyday until school ends." Mr. Salamin said.
I just knew Logan was in there smiling to himself thinking he won. I couldn't let this happen. Jess was trying to protect me but this was stupid I couldn't let him. I took a deep breath and pushed off the wall I was resting on.
"Mr. Salamin, it was me was me that Logan hurt. Jess was just keeping it from you because I asked." I said as I entered the office. Logan, Jess, and Mr. Salamin turned to me in shock. "Logan grabbed my wrists and wouldn't let go when I tried to get away. You can see." I said as I pushed up my sleeves to show him the little red marks that were slowly turning into small bruises.
"Well Mr. Huntzberger what do you have to say for yourself?" Mr. Salamin said looking at Logan after he took his gaze off my wrists. " Mr. Huntzberger please go wait outside while I talk to Ms. Gilmore and Mr. Mariano. Please shut the door when you leave too."
With that Logan left but not until her sent Jess and I dirty looks. Once the door was closed Jess and I looked at Mr. Salamin wondering what was going to happen to us. Turning to looked at Mr. Salamin I saw he had a smile on his face.
"You guys aren't in trouble I just have to make it look like I need to talk to you about punishment and all that." Mr. Salamin said.
"Even though I hit Logan?" Jess asked a little confused.
"From what I've seen and heard he deserved it. Plus you were protecting a friend" Mr. Salamin replied with a smile. "Anyways his family is always trying to buy their way out of trouble, they make me mad. So I am happy to finally be able to make him pay for doing something."
"You're awesome Mr. Salamin." I said with a smile and laugh. "Thank you."
"No problem Ms. Gilmore. You and Mr. Mariano are two of my top and favorite students. Not to mention you both are like rockstars." Mr. Salamin said with a smile. "Let's keep that between us though."
"Well do sir." Jess said with a small smile.
"Now you two can go back and finish the rest of class. When you leave though look sad or like you are in trouble." Mr. Salamin said with a smile.
"Thanks again." Jess and I said together. We shared a look and laughed. Mr. Salamin just laughed and shook his head.
We left the office with sad looks as Logan entered the office. Once the door was shut Jess and I looked at each other and laughed.
"I always knew Mr. Salamin was an awesome principal but I didn't know he was that cool." I said.
"Yeah he is defiantly the best principal any school could have." Jess said with a small smile. "You know you didn't have to do that right?"
"I know but it was the right thing to do." I said with a smile.
"Well thank you." He said with a small smile.
"Anyways you need to be able to come to the carnival next week with me."
"Why is that Ms. Gilmore?"
"Well Mr. Mariano you have to win me prizes." I said with smile.
"Gasp you are using me." He said with a hand over his heart.
"You know it." I said with a laugh. "Anyways without you it wouldn't be any fun." I said quietly. Hoping he wouldn't hear me.
"Thanks Rory. Now let's hurry and get back to class you have been gone awhile now." He said with a smirk.
"Oh yeah." I said as we ran back to English.
…. Last period …..
I was so happy when gym class was finally over. It wasn't that we were doing a lot anyways since school was ending soon. I was happy the class was finally over though because I haven't really had a chance to talk to my friends about what happened during English class. Plus it doesn't make it any better that the 'populars' have been glaring and whispering about me even since. I ran to the locker room and got changed quickly since I didn't want to meet up with Crystal and her friends. Once out of my gym clothes I grabbed my bag Lane and Paris were still changing but the just nodded their heads meaning that they would meet up with me at my locker.
Heading to my locker I felt someone following me. I didn't want to turn around thinking it was someone I didn't want to see anyways so I just walked faster. That didn't stop whoever it was from following me though. I was almost to my locker when I felt two familiar arms wrap around my waist. I relaxed into the person knowing exactly who it was.
"Where were you off to so quickly?"
"Well I was headed to my locker. But I felt someone following me, so I kind of freaked out." I answered.
"What am I scary?" The voice said and then began tickling me.
"Jess stop…" I said laughing.
"Fine but I don't think I'm that scary." He said as he let go of me and walked so he was next to me.
I sighed missing his arms around me. I quickly shook that away and finished walking to my locker.
"So who did you think was following you?" Jess asked as he leaned against the lockers.
"One of the 'populars' I guess. They all know I gave Logan up to Mr. Salamin so they aren't going to be happy." I said as I put away my books and got the ones I would need to study.
"Don't worry your pretty little head I'll be here for you. So will Lane, Paris, Zach, and Jamie. No one will mess with you." Jess said with a smirk.
"You think I'm pretty?" I asked with a small smile.
"Ummm…I didn't say that. I don't know what you are talking about." Jess said scratching the back of his neck.
"You said not to worry my pretty little head. You think I'm pretty. You think I'm pretty." I repeated over and over in a singsong voice to tease Jess. I was soon silenced by Jess's hand covering my mouth.
"Fine I think you're pretty, happy?" Jess said as he uncovered my mouth and shoved his hands into his jeans.
"Ummm… Yeah." I said as I blushed. It really hadn't hit me until he said it again. Jess thinks I'm pretty.
"Hey guys." Lane said as she approached us with Zach beside her and Paris and Jamie following close behind.
"Hi." I said with a small wave to all of them as I hid my face that I was sure was still red from blushing.
"So what is up?" Zach asked.
"Nothing." Jess said as he rested against the lockers once again.
"Ok then." Lane said looking at me with a face that read 'I know something is up so you better tell me later'.
"So Rory are we still on for studying at your place?" Paris turned asked. "I really need to compare notes with you."
"Sure thing Paris even though I don't know why you are so worried you are going to pass your finals." I said as I finally got all the books I would need and shut my locker. "You all are welcome to come study too."
"Yeah I could use the help." Lane said with a smile.
I looked and saw Jamie and Zach nodding in agreement. I turned to Jess and saw that he was just leaning against the locker.
"What about you Jess?" I asked hoping her would agree.
"I guess I could use the studying." He answered as he pushed off the locker so he was now standing next to me.
"Alright it is set let's all go study." I said as I began walking towards the exit.
"We are totally not going to be studying now Rory you know the guys are just gonna distract us." Paris said as she started walking behind me.
"Paris everything will be fine." I said as I rolled my eyes and continued the short walk home.
"None of you better get in the way of my studying." Paris said sounding very strict.
"Yes Paris." Lane, Zach, and Jamie answered together.
"That was creepy." Jess said from next to me, which made me jump because it was just then I noticed he was walking beside me.
"Very, usually Lane and Paris talk in sync but now they all are." I said with a small laugh.
"Well they are dating so it was bound to happen."
"I guess you're right. Is it weird that our friends are dating? I mean they are coupled off and we aren't." I said as we were approaching my house.
"Not really. They are all happy so it's all good. Yes the are coupled off whenever we hang out but that just means you're stuck with your old pal me." He said with a smirk.
"Oh great I'm stuck with you." I said sighing. Jess looked at me with a glare and I couldn't help but laugh. "I am just kidding Jess."
"You better be." He said as he put his arm over my shoulders as we approach my house.
As we walked inside Jess still had his arm around me and I looked around for my mom. We went to the living room and I still didn't see her.
"Mom I'm home." I yelled knowing she would hear me wherever she was.
"Yay Rory!" I heard her yell as she came down the stairs. "Well I see the gangs all here. Hi Lane, Zach, Paris, Jamie, Jess." She said with a smile as she stared at me. I was confused until I noticed Jess still had his arm around me. I blushed knowing she was going to ask about this later. Hi's and Hello's could be heard from each of them.
"I hope you don't mind we are all going to study since finals are coming up."
"Not at all. I'm going to go back up to my room I have some work to do. I'm also in the middle Charlie and The Chocolate Factory. Have fun studying." She said as she headed back up the stairs
"Mom you are not going to get your work done while you watch that!" I called after her.
"Oh well!" She yelled as she shut her door.
I laughed a shook my head. "Alright guys let's get started. Well first I shall get snacks. Get comfortable I'll be right back." I went to the kitchen got chips, pretzels, cheetos, pop-tarts, marshmallows, and twizzlers. I also grabbed some pops and a couple bottled waters. I carried everything out on a tray. "Alright now we can study." I said as I set everything down and sat down next to Jess on the floor where everyone was sitting on pillows.
…. Totally skipping all the studying :D…..
" I can't study anymore." Lane said as she fell onto Zach's lap who laughed at her.
"Oh stop being so dramatic Lane." Paris said shaking her head.
I looked at the clock to notice we had been studying for hours and it was now eight o'clock. "Paris it's 8 I think we have studied enough." I said shutting my books.
"I guess we did go over everything I wanted and more. Who knew that Jess was so smart?" She said with a little smirk.
"Haha thanks a lot Paris." Jess said from his spot right next to me.
"No problem. But I was kind-of shocked I didn't know you were that smart." Paris now said sincerely.
"Ok I get it. You think I'm smart let's move on." Jess said quickly scratching the back of his neck.
"Well since we ate all the snacks and I am still hungry I say we order Pizza. Who's up for it?" I said as I got off the floor. I saw everyone nod his or her heads as I grabbed the phone. I quickly called and order enough pizza for us all.
"Alright it will be here in 20 to 25 minutes." I said as I sat back down on my spot on the floor.
"What will be here?" I heard my mom say and I turned to see her coming down the stairs dressed in a nice black dress. "Pizza. I ordered enough that you can have some but I see you must have other plans.
" Yes I do. I am going out to dinner with my Lukey-poo. I will be back later sweetie. Bye everyone." She said with a huge smile as she grabbed her coat and purse.
"Bye mom." I said as everyone else said his or her goodbyes as well. I couldn't stop smiling I was happy that finally those two admitted their feelings.
"So your mom looks happy Rory." Lane said with a smile.
"She defiantly is very happy. They have been dating for months now and I haven't seen my mom happier then she is now."
"Well that is very good to hear." Paris said.
"Yeah I am happy for her. Those two always had a thing for each other everyone could see it but them so it's good to see them finally together." I said with a smile.
"Tell me about it." Jess said. As I saw everyone else nod theirs heads.
"So what should we do while we have time before the pizza arrives?" Jamie asked.
"I think Rory should perform something for us." Paris said with a smile.
"I agree!" Lane exclaimed slightly jumping.
"I'd like to hear something " Zach said.
"Agreed." I turned to see Jamie say with a smile.
I turned and saw that Jess had a small smile on his face and shrugged and nodded at me. I sighed deeply knowing there was no way out of this. "Alright fine I'll sing something." I said as I got up and gestured for them all to follow me. Lane and Paris knew where we were going but they boys seemed a little confused. Once we entered my room I walked over to my closet and opened the door. I held the door as Paris and Lane went into my closet and the boys looked even more confused. I left the door open and entered my secret room knowing they would follow soon after. Sure enough once I was in the room I saw the boys had followed me. They all looked around shocked.
"Woah this is so cool." Zach said looking around.
"I totally want a secret room." Jamie said as he went to join Paris on the couch.
I noticed Jess was staring at my library. I walked over to him. "You can look at them later." I said and her turned to face me.
"Promise?"
"I promise." I said with a laugh.
Jess went over to join everyone else as they were all in the lounge area. Paris was leaning into Jamie as they sat on the couch. Zach was sitting on one of the chairs with Lane on his lap. While Jess was looking comfortable on one of the beanbags. I grabbed my laptop that had the music track I had made for my song a while ago and walked over to join them all.
"Alright so this was really just written not that long ago I hope you all like it." I said as I set up my laptop.
The track started playing, I took a deep breath and I started singing.
"I'd conjure up the thought of being gone
But I'd probably even do that wrong
I try to think about which way
Would I be able to and would I be afraid
Cause oh I'm bleeding out inside
Oh I don't even mind (yeah)
It's all your fault
You called me beautiful
You turned me out
And now I can't turn back
I hold my breath
Because you were perfect
But I'm running out of air
And it's not fair
Da da dada da dada da
Da dadadadadadadada
I'm trying to figure out what else to say (what else could I say?)
To make you turn around and come back this way
(Would you just come back this way)
I feel like we could be really awesome together
So make up your mind cause it's now or never (oh)
It's all your fault
You called me beautiful
You turned me out
And now I can't turn back
I hold my breath
Because you were perfect
But I'm running out of air
And it's not fair
I would never pull the trigger
But I've cried wolf a thousand times
I wish you could
Feel as bad as I do
I have lost my mind
It's all your fault
You called me beautiful
You turned me out
And now I can't turn back
I hold (I hold) my breath (my breath)
Because you were perfect
But I'm running out of air (running out of air)
And it's not fair
(Oh yeah
It's all your fault)
I hold my breath
Because you were perfect
But I'm running out of air
And it's not (it's not) fair"
Once the track stop I looked to see everyone smiling and clapping. Lane and Paris ran over to me and pulled me into a big hug. I laughed and join in on the group hug.
"That was amazing Rory." Lane and Paris said together which just made me laugh more.
"You're voice is one powerful thing Rory." Zach said with a smile.
"Defiantly agree with Zach. And I loved the song." Jamie said also smiling.
"Awe Thanks guys that is amazing to hear you all say." I said with a big smile. I was hoping Jess would say something but before he even could the doorbell rang.
"Pizza!" Jamie and Zach yelled as they ran to the front door.
I laughed and shook my head. I noticed Lane and Paris doing the same thing as they left to follow their boyfriends. "The moneys on the kitchen table." I called to them as they left. I heard them yell back an ok. Once they were gone I turned to see Jess standing right beside me with a smile.
"That was really an amazing song Rory. You are an amazing singer, writer, and producer. You are truly an amazing girl."
"Thanks Jess." I said as I blushed and looked to my feet.
Jess put his hand under my chin and made me look back up at him. His face was now much closer then it was before. I couldn't help but notice him leaning even closer.
"Guys come on and get your Pizza." Zach shouted which caused Jess to jump. He stood back up straight and started to scratch the back of his neck.
"Coming!" I yelled back. I looked at Jess was looking away from me as he headed out of the room before me.
I let out a huge sigh. Was Jess about to kiss me? He was leaning in so close was he really going to kiss me? Which lead me to another thought does Jess like me? I sighed again realizing that even if he was going to kiss me the moment was ruined and he was gone. I sighed again putting my laptop away as I entered the kitchen grabbing more pop and headed to the living room. I smiled at all my friend seeing them eating and having fun. I sat down and grabbed some pizza joining in on the conversation. But even with all the talking, laughing and fun my thoughts couldn't help but wander back to the possible kiss. I turned to look at Jess who was arguing with Zach. Could he really have wanted to kiss me? I looked back at Lane to join back in on my conversation with her knowing that this was going to be on my mind for a while.
A/N: So yeah sorry if you like Logan and I made him the bad guy :/ Was between him and Dean (Of Course) and I picked Logan because I was more mad at him at the time lol. I'm sorry for any errors I may have done. I usually edit them on my own & miss stuff so hopefully it wasn't bad. Anyways Thank you for reading I really appreciate those who read it. I hope you all enjoyed it. Please Review I love hearing what people say. Please be kind though. Thanks again.
Oh also I have the next chapter written so maybe I will post it after I get maybe like 10 reviews…or after a couple days whichever comes first. Thanks again for reading & reviewing.
Oh also did anyone else have a teacher that would always make you say May I go to the bathroom instead of Can I? My teachers always did that to people. Haha
Songs from chapter:
It's All Your Fault by P!nk
