(A/N: I do NOT own these characters!!! They belong to Amy-Sherman Paladino!!! The lovely creator of Gilmore Girls!)

Chapter 1

On the Trip

Rory's point of view

So I get on the bus. I'm really tired because I got so little sleep last night worrying about my new job! I do as my mom said and sat in the back of the bus. It really helped because they really were friendly. I don't know what it was but she was right!

So I'm so drowsy. I dose off and have basically a nightmare. It was a re-enactment of my relationship with Logan, but not the ups, only the downs. When we broke up the first time, when we broke up the second time, when he left for London, when he gave me that stupid ultimatum. UGH! WHY? WHY? Why would he do that to me? I just don't get it.

The bus stops and I wake up in a half-daze realizing that it's the first of a few rest stops. I grab my purse and run inside. We're now in Pennsylvania. I think a minute about Jess… and than makes me a little sadder because we kind of don't talk to much anymore. Anyway, we've already drove a good 5 hours at least! I still can't believe I'm doing this. It's unbelievable and I'm so nervous! I grab some coffee and some poptarts (which makes me miss mom) inside the convenience store. The coffee wasn't half bad, but I'll deal 'cause I have no other alternatives.

I get back on the bus and there are a few others left inside. I get back to my seat and open the package of poptarts and start munching. About ten minutes go by before we start moving again. I feel like I'm going to cry, but I stay strong! I think to myself what type of writer cries on their first job? So after I finish my coffee I get out my sidekick and text my mom. I write:

Hey mom!

we're in penn. and the coffee isn't great.

already missing you! Luv ya!

rory

I don't get a text back that fast. It's understandable, she's probably at the Inn working. I look out the window as the time passes trying to think about something happy. OHMIGOD! I'm on the reporter bus for the Obama campaign. I small smile breaks across my face as my phone rings. It's Lane, she probably is up from her kids. I pick it up after about 3 rings.

"Hey Lane!"

"Hey Rory! How's your trip so far?"

"It's good! But it's a long trip. We're exiting Pennsylvania and ugh… I really miss you guys! You have to send me pictures on a regular basis so I remember your faces!" We both giggle at that last statement. She knows I would never forget what any of them looked like!

"Of course I will! What kind of friend do you think I am?" I giggle. There is some silence for a moment. Finally I think of something to say!

"So… when are you and Zach going to pick back up with the band?"

"Oh… well…" Lane pauses then continues. "I'm not quite sure. I mean, I would LOVE to start playing again… but with the boys around it's kind of hard. But I'll keep you posted on new info! Especially if we record any new songs! UH! I really want to start playing again!"

"I know what ya mean!" we laugh but I keep it down 'cause of the other passengers on the bus. "I wish we could talk more… but I'm starting to get some looks so I think I better go," I whisper.

"Ok. Well then I guess I'll talk to you later! Bye."

"Bye" I say. And then I hang up.

I grab out my book and my iPod. I turn it on shuffle and the first thing that pops up is Black Roses Red by Alana Grace. I smile and open my book up to my bookmark. There is no one sitting next to me so I put my feet up on the chair beside me and get as comfortable as I can on a bus. Next thing I know I'm in Indiana at our next rest stop. I decide to grab some soda and a snack to get me through the last leg of the trip. I grabbed a bottle of Coke and some donuts.

I get back on the bus and grab my book again. This time it takes longer for the bus to start up again because I took less time at this stop. I got back into my book really quickly. Finally the bus started moving but I hadn't really noticed. Every once in a while I looked out the window but it was all landscape. We finally made it to Iowa and we were instructed to get off the bus once we got to the Hotel.

(A/N/: End of first chapter!!! REVIEW PLEASE!!! I know it's a little boring – ish at first but it'll get better! I'm already planning ahead! THANX FOR READING!!!)

Zija