Communication is the key to a good relationship
Summary: What would have happened if Jess had told Rory the truth about how he had gotten black eye in "Swan Song"? My take on how Rory and Jess' relationship would have been better with a little more honest communication.
Disclaimer: I unfortunately do not own "Gilmore Girls". I also do not own part of this chapter.
A/N: This happens the night after Jess comes to Friday night dinner with Rory. It is when Lorelai gets back from New York with Alex, Sookie and Jackson. It is Literati because that is the best pairing ever, and I may add in some JavaJunkie later! By the way, this is the first fan fic I have ever written. Please be critical. If you hate it, let me know thing I can change or make better. As long as it is constructive, I welcome it with open arms.
This was inspired by some of my friends who have relationship problems and it reminded me of how bad Rory and Jess' communication was. A note to any people reading this: no type of relationship is going to work without communication.
Now…On with the first chapter
Rory is walking be Luke's struggling with two takeout bags. Jess sees her and comes out of the diner.
"Rory" Rory looks up.
Oh. Hey." She says, out of breath from carrying the bags.
"Hey. Your mom home?" Jess asks.
" I'm bringing supplies."
"Should've brought a pack mule" Jess comments.
"What?" Rory asks confused.
"A pack mule, to carry it." Jess explains.
"Oh. Yeah." Rory says understanding
"So", Jess starts uncomfortably, "sorry I missed your calls."
"You were always out"
"Yeah, I was getting ready to call you just now, but you would've been out." Jess says slightly babbling.
"Ironic"
"Yeah"
There is an uncomfortably pause before Rory starts talking.
" So, I know there was no fight with Dean." She admits, getting to the topic they were avoiding.
"Really? How?" Jess looks at Rory questioningly and then continues bluntly "You asked Dean."
Rory answers uncomfortably, "It was the only thing I could think to do."
"To go to the source."
"Yup. I'm sorry I doubted you." Rory apologizes.
" It's okay, I would've doubted me too."
" I need to trust you as much as I trusted-" Rory is cut off by Jess.
"Him."
"Yeah" Rory says carefully.
"This black eye screwed everything up." Jess says looking apologetic.
"Yeah." Rory said sounding a bit disappointed at the memory of the dinner at her grandparent's house.
" Next time I go to your grandmother's I'll try not to have one." Jess says smirking slightly.
"Next time?" Rory asks hopefully and slightly curious.
"Next time." Jess confirms smiling and leaning closer to her.
They kiss and when they pull away Rory asks, "So what happened?"
"I don't-" Jess starts before being cut off by Rory.
"Come on. It wasn't Dean, you can say."
"Okay, I'll tell you the truth, since we're both so into the truth tonight. That's what good relationships are about, right?
"Right." Rory says trying not to smile.
"But you've gotta promise not to mock me ever, and please don't tell anyone else."
"Promise"
"Okay." Jess sighs and then quietly mutters," I was beaked by a swan."
"What?" Rory asks not believing him and laughing a little bit.
"See, I knew you would mock me!" Jess looks annoyed and slightly hurt.
" Wait. You were seriously 'beaked' by a swan?" Rory asks very confused, but starting to believe him.
"Yes, I was walking by the lake and the thing just came up and attacked me!"
"Wow." Rory pauses. "Are you okay?"
" I am now. Listen, I'm sorry for making a scene at your grandmother's. Now she probably hates me." Jess says seriously.
"Well, she never liked you much in the first place because of the wrist thing, but since when have you cared what other people think?" Rory says teasing him.
"I'm serious! I know how much your family means to you and I know Friday night was important to you and I messed it up." He continues.
"Yeah. Well, there's nothing we can do about it now. I have to get home to my mom with dinner." Rory says gesturing to the bags on the ground next to them.
"Okay"
They kiss for a while.
Rory takes a step back and says, "Keep thinking what you're thinking."
" I don't have a choice." Jess replies smiling.
Jess hands her the takeout bags and watches her walk away smiling, glad that he was finally able to talk to her and apologize.
A/N: It was kind of short and probably wasn't that good, but they had to talk and that's what I wanted the chapter to focus on. Please review with your thoughts.