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: So I rant a lot but I will keep this one small, or as small as I can do it. I am once again sorry for being so horrible with my updates. I feel horrible about never getting a chance to update but my life gets so crazy sometimes that I just forget which is horrible but I am trying to be better now. Anyways I'm hoping to get more chapters out for you readers who have stayed around and waited quicker because I can't thank you guys enough for staying and reading. I again feel HORRIBLE but I promise to try to be better now.

Ok so I'm sorry for any errors I make in grammar or spelling I try to catch them but I know I miss some. This chapter was short when I originally wrote it but I expanded it for you guys I hope you enjoy it. I was a little worried writing this cause I didn't know if I would do well writing it but I'm crossing my fingers that I did. Anyways go on and read! I hope you all enjoy it!

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Chapter 17: Finally!

Rory's POV

I couldn't believe how great my life was now. I went from being a shy, unconfident girl with a hidden life to a girl who is confident, not letting anyone bring her down, and who isn't hiding her rockstar life. It's not really a rockstar life but it kind of is but not really. Anyways I guess you could say I'm finally being the true me. I couldn't be any happier about it either I am being me, I have a fantastic mother, and the greatest friends ever. What more could a girl ask for? I guess my life is also a lot better now that Jess and I are close again. I mean we were friends but then when we had the fall out about me being Rose and then the events following that was really a hard time for me. I was just getting him back in my life and it had changed for the worst. Luckily that isn't the case anymore though. Jess and I have really had lots of fun times since then, just thinking about them makes me smile, this summer has definitely started off great and I can't wait to see where it takes me. Of course I have had a ton of fun with Lane, Paris, Jamie, and Zach too but sometimes it is good just to be with Jess. I could only hope sometime this summer I could tell him how I feel. When the time is right I'll do it, when the time is right.

The phone ringing from somewhere in the house brought me from my thoughts. Jumping up I ran to go try to find it. I ran around the kitchen searching everywhere but no luck. I ran into the living room searching as fast as I could knowing the answering machine would pick up soon. Finally I found it hidden in the couch cushion.

"Hello." I answered a little out of breath from all my running around.

"Hey Rory, what were you doing running a marathon?"

I smiled hearing who was on the other end. "No Jess I was just running around trying to find the phone." I said as I fell onto the couch. "So what do I owe the phone call for?"

"Oh of course that phone is always going missing it's a wonder your mom and you can find anything in that house." He said with a little chuckle. "Well anyways to answer your question I called because I was bored and wanted to know if you wanted to do something today?"

"Yeah sure that sounds good to me. Just let me get ready and I'll meet you at the diner. Sound good?"

"Sounds good to me. See you soon Rory, I'll have coffee waiting."

"Oh you're a life saver. Be there soon." I said with another smile as I hung up the phone. Throwing it onto the couch as I jumped up to go to my room to get ready.

Once in my room I ran and picked out a t-shirt that said 'follow you dreams' and a pair of skinny ripped jeans. ( A/N: Outfit on Profile ) Once I was dressed I brush my hair, brushed my teeth, threw on some earrings, added a little mascara and eyeliner, put on my converse, grabbed my leather jacket just in case and headed for the door. It didn't take me long to reach the diner, opening the door I saw Jess wasn't lying he had a coffee cup waiting for me as he sat at the counter reading. I walked over to the counter and sat next to him taking my coffee cup.

"Thanks Jess." I said taking a sip of the coffee.

"No problem Rory. So what shall we do today?" He asked as he closed his book and placed it into his back pocket.

"Well it was your idea to hang out shouldn't you have had something planned?" I asked raising my eyebrow.

"Well I was just thinking a day of relaxing at the bridge but I wanted to see if you had any other plans in mind." He said itching the back of his neck.

"No that sounds perfect to me. As long as you bring some coffee." I said with a smile.

"Of course I will. You would be no use to me if you had no coffee." He said standing up with a small smirk as he walked around the counter to get a thermos to fill with coffee.

"Hey! I'm offended." I said placing my handover my heart. He just turned to me and raised his eyebrow. "Fine it's true. I'm no fun without coffee."

"How true that is. So are you ready to go?"

"Yes let's go. I can't wait to just relax, maybe read some, we can even listen to some music later. Oh wait! I just remember something." I said jumping up and turning to him. "You never played a new song for me since I won the horse racing on the carousel on the last day of school."

"I was really hoping you were going to forget that." He said rubbing the back of his neck.

"Well I remembered now and today will be a perfect day to play for me. Please Jess." I said with a pout.

"Fine I promised I would anyways. Let me go get my guitar and I'll be right back." He said turning towards the curtain to head upstairs. It was then I took in his outfit. He looked great in such a simple outfit of blue jeans, a white t-shirt, and his black converse. ( A/N: Outfit on Profile ) I must say that white shirt hugged all the right muscles and left nothing to imagination. I was brought from my daydream when Jess returned to the diner with his leather jacket in one hand and guitar in his hand. "Ready?"

"Yep let's go I'm so excited." I said jumping a little to show my excitement as Jess walked past me heading for the door shaking his head and chuckling. He opened the door for me and I walked past. "Thanks Jess."

"No problem." He said walking out and shutting the door.

"So what's the song I'm going to hear called?" I asked excited.

"I am not telling you, you'll just have to wait and see." He said with a smirk.

"That's not fair." I said with a pout again.

"Well it's not going to be long until we get to the bridge so you won't have to wait to long."

"Can I know if it's about someone?"

"No."

"Can I know what it's about then?"

"No."

"Can I know anything about it?"

"No."

"Why?" I said whining.

"Because we are now at the bridge so you'll hear it once we sit." He said as he walked to the middle of the bridge and sat down and played with his guitar to make sure it was tuned. He continued playing around with his guitar and I could hardly take it anymore.

"Are you ready?"

"Yes Ms. Impatient. Here we go." He said taking a deep breath as he began to play his guitar.

"What day is it? And in what month?

This clock never seemed so alive

I can't keep up and I can't back down

I've been losing so much time

'Cause it's you and me and all of the people with nothing to do

Nothing to lose

And it's you and me and all other people

And I don't know why, I can't keep my eyes off of you

Jess wasn't talking his eyes off of me. Could the song be about me? Oh please say yes!

One of the things that I want to say just aren't coming out right

I'm tripping on words

You've got my head spinning

I don't know where to go from here

'Cause it's you and me and all of the people with nothing to do

Nothing to prove

And it's you and me and all other people

And I don't know why, I can't keep my eyes off of you

There's something about you now

I can't quite figure out

Everything she does is beautiful

Everything she does is right

'Cause it's you and me and all of the people with nothing to do

Nothing to lose

And it's you and me and all other people

And I don't know why, I can't keep my eyes off of you

and me and all other people with nothing to do

Nothing to prove

And it's you and me and all other people

And I don't know why, I can't keep my eyes off of you

What day is it?

And in what month?

This clock never seemed so alive"

I couldn't think of what to say to him the song was beautiful and I couldn't stop wondering if it was about me. With everything that has happened lately I would hope it was me, but I'm not getting my hopes up Jess could have any girl I'm just his best friend, the girl he grew up with, I'm just Rory.

"Rory. What's the matter you seem so distracted, was it that bad?" Jess said bringing me back from my thoughts.

"No Jess it was amazing. It was so beautiful." I said with a smile.

"You really think so?"

"Absolutely, I'd never lie to you."

"Well then what were you thinking so hard about?" He asked curiously.

"Just about your song. Nothing bad I promise." I said looking at him with a smile.

"Well tell me about what you were thinking about it then so deeply. Your opinion really matters to me Rory." He said with a small smile.

"I was just thinking about how amazingly beautiful it was, really I was speechless from it." I said with a smile then turned to look away while I mumbled. "And I was wondering if it was about anyone."

"What was that?" He said with a slight smirk.

"Nothing." I said quickly probably a little too quick. I started blushing trying to hide my face. He was definitely not suppose to hear me say that.

"I heard what you said Rory. I can tell you who I wrote it about." I didn't move my head from my hands I couldn't dare looking at him, I couldn't deal with the disappointment of it not being me. "I wrote it about you Rory."

My head snapped up looking at him. "Wh…what?" I was shocked did he say it was actually about me!?

"I wrote this song for and about you Rory." He said with a small smile while he rubbed the back of his neck.

I couldn't help but smile. Then I started thinking about the lyrics. They were so sweet and beautiful. "Um Jess did you really mean everything you said in that song?" I asked blushing slightly.

"I meant every word Rory. You are a beautiful, amazing, talented, smart, funny, book obsessed, crazy coffee addicted, sweet girl who I can't keep my eyes off of." He replied with a small smile not taking his eyes off me.

"Awe Jess!" I about screamed my smile growing bigger. This boy just can't get any sweeter and as much as I wanted to kiss him I had to do something first. "Well I know the bet was just for you to play a song for me but I wanna play a song for you now."

"Really?"

"Yep. Can I borrow your guitar?" I asked.

"Sure." He said handing me his guitar.

"Thanks. So this song I actually wrote for you." I said with a smile. I looked up at Jess and saw him smiling slightly still he nodded his head. Well no turning back now, taking a deep breath I started playing.

"When I was younger I saw my daddy cry

and curse at the wind.

He broke his own heart and I watched

as he tried to reassemble it.

And my momma swore

that she would never let herself forget.

And that was the day that I promised

I'd never sing of love if it does not exist.

But darling,

You are the only exception.

You are the only exception.

You are the only exception.

You are the only exception.

Maybe I know somewhere

deep in my soul

that love never lasts.

And we've got to find other ways

to make it alone.

Or keep a straight face.

And I've always lived like this

keeping a comfortable distance.

And up until now I've sworn to myself

that I'm content with loneliness.

Because none of it was ever worth the risk.

Well you are the only exception.

You are the only exception.

You are the only exception.

You are the only exception.

You are the only exception.

I've got a tight grip on reality,

but I can't let go of what's in front of me here.

I know you're leaving in the morning

when you wake up.

Leave me with some kind of proof it's not a dream.

You are the only exception.

You are the only exception.

You are the only exception.

You are the only exception.

You are the only exception.

You are the only exception.

You are the only exception.

You are the only exception.

And I'm on my way to believing.

Oh, and I'm on my way to believing."

Once I finished I was nervous to see Jess's reaction. Taking another deep breath I looked up towards Jess, as I turned to look up at Jess something unexpected happened. Jess crashed his lips against mine. Jess was kissing me I couldn't believe it. Once I got over the shock I went to kiss him back but before I could he pulled away.

"I'm so sorry Rory I shouldn't have done that. I'm so sorry." He said rubbing the back of his neck turning his face away from me.

Instead of telling him it was ok I had other plans. Setting down his guitar I moved a little closer to him and took his face into my hands to turn him towards me. He looked a little shocked and before he could respond I kissed him. It was his turn to be shocked, and I could tell he was, right when he was responding to my kiss I decided to pull back.

"As you can see you have nothing to be sorry about. I am not complaining at all." I said with a smile blushing as I realized what I said.

"Oh really now?" He said with a smirk. "So you wouldn't complain if I kissed you again?"

"Not at all."

That is all I had to say before he leaned in to kiss me again. This time neither of us pulled away before the other could respond. This kiss felt perfect. You know all the clichés of fireworks or shocks, yeah it was so much more then any of those it was just perfect. Before the kiss went too deep we pulled apart. Jess rests his head against my forehead opening his eyes to stare into mine. He smiled a big genuine smile at me. My heart skipped a beat at that. Sure Jess has smiled but never like this and I was part of the reason behind the smile. My smile grew with the thought that I could make him smile like that.

"Wow." Jess said.

"Yeah wow." I said smiling.

"So I have something to ask you." He said pulling away from me.

"Sure ask away."

"Well umm…" He started as he rubbed the back of his neck. "Will you be my girlfriend?"

"Well I'll have to think about it." He looked a little shocked and sad, I laughed a little. "I was just kidding Jess. Of course I will be your girlfriend."

"Really?" He asked with that smile again.

"Really really. Did you really doubt I would say yes?"

"I don't know I just had to be sure."

"After the songs and the kisses you still weren't sure? Silly silly boy." I said with a small laugh. Jess joined in laughing a little. Once we were done laughing he leaned in and kissed me again.

This was definitely one of the best days of my life. I was so happy I couldn't believe it was real. Finally I am with Jess I never thought this would be happened but it was. I couldn't be happier, this was something I always hoped for and it was finally here. After all we had been through it was real, finally.

A/N: YAY THEY ARE TOGETHER FINALLY! Hope you all liked it. Was kinda hard to write I don't know how well I did with all the lovey dovey cute stuff and the kissing, hopefully I did well. And yes I know Jess is probably way OC to some but I think Jess would be sweet like this. This isn't the end of the story by the way so don't worry I have more planned. I have started on the next chapter and hopefully will have it done soon. It's a chapter I never originally had in the story but I wanted to add more. I'll give you all a little sneak peak next chapter will be a date between Jess and Rory. So you can get excited for that, I hope to write a great date for them! If you guys have anything you think would be cute in their date leave it in a review and I'll see if it fits in the story for me. Who knows I could use one of your guys ideas. OMG I just realized too I am one review any from 100 reviews! You guys are amazing thank you so much for taking the time to review for me I love reading them. Once again sorry for any errors I made and thanks so much for reading. Review nicely please. Thanks again!

Songs:

You and Me by Lifehouse

The Only Exception by Paramore