Title: Soundproof
Author: Bent137
Disclaimer: I own very little, ergo I do not own the show Gilmore Girls, Luke's diner, the band Jonny Was, the station MTV or it's Movie Awards, the actor Vin Diesel, the actor Paul Walker, woman extraordinaire Jennifer Lopez or her scandalous dress, the phrase or belt "Sex Kitten", Snickers or the Mars corporation.
Spoilers: Um, May contain scenes and characters and references not seen in Season One.
Authors Note: Sequel to Single Again, I recommend reading it first. Literati, possibly other ships thrown in for Lorelai and Lane. Titles come from a song, "Soundproof" by Jonny Was...

Chapter One:
I Don't Think That...

It was shortly after three and while Rory was at the diner, Lorelai lounged on the couch watching the umpteenth showing of the MTV movie awards The door slammed as Rory walked in. "In here," Lorelai said. Rory walked into the living room and sat on the couch with her mom. She stared blankly at the screen.

"How'd it go?" Lorelai asked. When Rory didn't answer Lorelai nodded, knowing her daughter would open up when she felt the time was right. She turned her attention back to the screen in time to see Vin Diesel and Paul Walker win some award. "Paul Walker's hot," Lorelai said. No response from Rory. "So is Vin Diesel. His head's so shiny." Still nothing from Rory. "Remember that year Jennifer Lopez wore that green dress?" No answer from the lump that used to be her daughter. "Yeah, me too. Big scandal, pretty dress." Still nothing. Lorelai was starting to get concerned. "So I was thinking about dinner Friday, I might wear my 'sex kitten' belt." Rory still stared silently at the TV.

Lorelai sighed and grabbed her Snickers off the table. She leaned back and unwrapped it. Before she could bring it to her mouth Rory grabbed it from her hand and took a big bite out of it. "We kissed," Rory said as she got up and walked to her room.

Lorelai gaped after her. After a moment she walked into Rory's room. She poked her head in the door. "You kissed?"

Rory nodded, "and I ran."

Lorelai nodded, "Want to talk about it?"

"Maybe later."

"Okay, I'm gonna go replace my Snickers. I'll see you at Luke's for dinner okay? Oh crap! Is that okay?"

"Yeah, fine."

"Alright," Lorelai walked out and went to the front door. She opened it to find Jess with his hand poised to knock. "In her room," Lorelai said letting him in. He nodded and brushed past her. She watched him disappear around the corner and shook her head. She turned and walked out shutting the door behind her.