Chapter 2
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Rory sat in the diner, drinking coffee and trying not to watch Jess. She still
couldn't believe the events of the previous day, and she wanted just to stare at
him as he moved around the room, remembering what his body felt like pressed
against hers. Her face heated, and she lifted the mug to her face, hiding in the
steam.

She saw Jess leave the diner and head for the storeroom, and she couldn't
resist. The diner was basically empty, just Saul, and he wasn't a gossip. Rory
slipped off her stool and followed Jess into the back.

He was standing against the back wall, pulling something off a shelf when she
slipped through the doorway, quietly closing the door behind her. He heard the
click and turned, his breath catching in his throat when he saw her.

"Rory," his voice was husky. "Did you want something?"

She smiled langorously, her eyes warm. "Oh yes. I definitely want something."

Jess closed his eyes and, to her complete surprise, blushed. A self-deprecating
smile crept across his face and he shook his head. "Come here."

She crossed the room, keeping her eyes on his face and her mouth curved in the
seductive smile. He couldn't believe how open she was. He should have known when
she kissed him, but she'd run away and he'd thought...she stopped a few inches in
front of him, and he couldn't think of anything but her.

He placed his hands on her neck and dragged his fingernails along the line of her
collarbone, watching as her chest raised up into his touch. He could read the passion
on her face. 'Wonder if she wanted me like this when she came to see me?' he wondered.

He slid his hands down her arms, cupping her elbows and lifting her toward him.
Her hands landed on his waist as she captured his lower lip between her teeth,
and he turned them, pinning her against the wall. She gasped, feeling his weight
press against her.

Jess slid a hand to her shoulder and slipped the strap of her tank aside. He saw the
pulse in her neck jump and leaned toward her, tracing the vein with his tongue. He
slid his mouth down across her jawline, and she dropped her head back to give him more
access to her neck. His lips burned against the hollow of her neck and his arms lifted
her toward him. Rory leaned her weight against the wall, her hands stroking Jess's hair
and holding him against her, giving in completely to the sensation.

"What the hell!" Luke's confused voice abruptly brought them back to earth. Jess
pulled away and set her down, shielding her from Luke's gaze until she could
collect herself. Their eyes met, and they turned to face Luke.

"Rory, just tell me that you gave him permission first."

Rory nodded.

"OK." Luke sighed, rubbing the back of his neck. "Lorelei doesn't know."

Rory shook her head. "No. Nobody does."

Luke nodded. "That means Dean." Rory averted her eyes and Jess slid an arm
around her waist. "So you're not dating, then. You're just..."

"We don't owe you an explanation, Luke," Jess said.

"Geez, Jess, don't get defensive. I'm not mad at you." Luke pulled off his cap
and rubbed his head. "You're just playing with fire. Sneaking around...when I
came in here..." Luke looked uncomfortable. He glanced at Rory. "Your
mother's worst nightmare."

Jess wrapped his arms around Rory and pulled her against him. "I know how to
protect her, Luke." He felt Rory's breath catch at the implication. "I'm not
completely inexperienced. I'm not going to get her pregnant."

"Accidents happen, Jess."

"Luke..."

Jess's voice held a warning tone, and Luke realized he was embarrassing Rory. He sighed.
"I'm not going to tell anyone what I saw, although Lorelei will probably never speak
to me again when she finds out I knew. Just be careful, ok?"

Luke's voice was resigned and a little frustrated. "Come and talk to me if
you...need anything. And try not to sneak around any longer than you have
to." He turned to leave the storeroom. "Lorelei's going to kill me. Hell,
Taylor's going to kill me. Taylor may kill us all," he muttered as he
closed the door behind him. __________________________________________________
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