I'm Different, and I Like It.

            They had last seen Jess a week ago, but had kept contact with her. She told them that she already had everything she needed for the video. She found the location and it was already paid for three days of use, had gotten all of the wardrobe, the extras, and props. They were surprised that Jess had gotten so much done in a week, they could tell she really cared about making a great video. Panic had just arrived at the set, and were in awe. Everything was bright and colorful, and their were people everywhere.

            Ryan looked around for Jess and spotted her on a ladder hanging up some decorations. He saw she didn't wear her sunglasses, but the bruise wasn't as vivid, Ryan could see that her eyes were a pale blue. She wore faded jeans blue jeans that were ripped at the knees. She wore a white shirt and had her hair up in a ponytail. Jess stepped off the ladder and started walking towards the cameramen when she spotted Ryan. He was staring at her, and even though she was staring back at him he kept his eyes on hers and didn't divert them.

            Jess didn't deny that she found Ryan attractive, she felt a little awkward around him sometimes, but at the same time, she felt an ease. Though she didn't show any signs of nervousness, she was. She got butterflies in her stomach whenever they talked, and when she had seen him for the first time, her knees almost gave out. She was just glad that her nerves never got the best of her. Jess smiled at him and gave him a small wave, and he waved back. She went to the cameramen and told them what angles she wanted them to shoot from. Then she went over to the band.

            "Hey boys, so what do you think?" She asked them.

            "This looks awesome." Jon said.

            "Yeah, it really does." Spencer said agreeing.

            "Yeah, this video is gonna look awesome." Brendon said.

            "Man, we sure are glad you're the director." Ryan said.

            "Flattery will get you nowhere boys." She said smiling.

            "But as long as it makes you smile, it's good enough for me." Ryan said.

            That made Jess' smile even bigger and she could feel herself turn pink. "Um, how about I run through what I want you guys to do?"

            "Okie pokie." Brendon said.

            For the next hour Jess told them what they would be doing, and how they would be doing it. They'd basically be leading a parade and they'd be in, what Jess called it, body suits, they used the word long-john's. And they'd be wearing fake mustaches. It sounded a little off the wall, but that's what they all loved about it. After Jess finished telling them what was going to happen she sent them over to hair and makeup then to wardrobe. After the guys got finished with everything they headed out back to the set. Jess saw the boys and smiled, trying to stifle back laughter, they looked ridiculous. She walked over to them grinning.

            "You look great." She said as honestly as she could.

            "Yeah, sure we do." Spencer said sarcastically.

            "Do you have a grudge against us or something?" Brendon asked.           

            "Guys, come on, don't be such babies." She said.

            "Let's get this over with, I'm extremely uncomfortable being out here with this on." Ryan said.

            "Alright, guys grab your instruments, Brendon grab your blow horn. Just be up front and start singing into it. Just do your thing when the playback starts, just lead the parade."

            "Aye aye captain!" Jon said saluting her.

            Jess laughed. "Let's get this video started."

            For the next two hours Panic had gone through a rough run thru of the video. They doubted they had any footage that could be used for the video. The boys had just gotten out of their clothes for the video and headed back out to see Jess. Ryan was the first one out to see Jess. He spotted her fixing some decorations.

            "Hey you." Ryan said, catching Jess' attention.

            "Hey." She said smiling.

            "So, what do you think of the video so far?" Jess asked as she faced him.

            "I like it, I can't wait until it's done, it's gonna look great." 

            "I sure hope so, but if it doesn't don't hate me." She said with a light chuckle.

            "I could never." Ryan said smiling.

            "Ryan!" Ryan turned around towards the voice and saw Brendon jogging up to him.

            "Come on, we wanna go out for dinner."

            "Okay, just give me a sec." He said motioning to Jess with his eyes.

            "Why don't you come along Jess? I know we'd all like to know a little more about our director." Brendon said with a smile.

            "Oh, I don't know guys, I don't wanna intrude."

            "Oh come on Jess, it'll be fun, please?" Ryan said smiling.

            How could she resist that boyish smile of his? "Um, okay."

            The boys decided that they wanted pizza, so they went to a local place and ordered two pies of cheese pizza.

            "So Jess, why did you want to be a director?" Spencer asked.

            "I actually never wanted to be a director."

            "Really? Why not?" Jon asked.

            "I had always liked working in front of the camera."

            "That's awesome. Were you a model?" Brendon asked.

            "No, an actress. Just a few commercials and a small part in a movie."

            "That's pretty cool, but then why did you become a director?" Ryan asked.

            "Well, I was working behind the scenes one day with the director, and he let me take over for a little bit; and surprisingly I had more fun directing then acting." She said as she took a bite of her pizza.

            "That's pretty awesome." Said Spencer. "So how old are you?"

            "Twenty-three."

            "Where you from?" Jon asked.

            "Springfield, Tennessee. I'm from a small town, unlike you guys."

            "Hey, we grew up in the suburbs." Brendon said.

            "Still a big city." Jess said smiling.

            For the rest of the night they talked getting to know each other. Especially Ryan and Jess. They kept talking to each other non stop. When Ryan glanced down towards her neck he noticed she had bruises on them. No, they weren't hickies, Ryan could tell the difference.

            "Jess, why do you have bruises on your neck?" He asked softly.

            Jess's smile froze on her face, then she frowned slightly. "Oh um, nothing. It was just an accident." She said.

            "It looks like hands were wrapped around your throat."

            "Well, you see-" Jess was interrupted by her cell phone ringing. "Hold on." She said to Ryan. "Hello?" She said into her phone. Ryan could hear a man yelling from the other line.

            "Oh no, I'm so sorry, I, I didn't realize how late it was." The man was still yelling, and Ryan could hear him ask where she was.

            "I'm at the shoot, we're going over some details." She gave Ryan and the guys, who were now listening in, a worried look. "Okay, I'm sorry, I'm on my way." She said as she hung up.

            "Uh, sorry, but I have to get going. Family emergency." She said as she stood up. "Thanks for a great night guys, I really appreciate it." She said sincerely.

            "Anytime." Brendon said

            "Bye." She said, then ran out the door.

Hey guys! Sorry it took so long o get this out, juss been busy lately. School is almost out thank god. I'll be a senior! WOOT!

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