HOLDING ON

By: Doms1luv

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Disclaimer: I don't own GG, otherwise Jess would be locked up in my cupboard. (Wink wink). Hey a girl can dream right!

Summary: This is the sequel to "Don't let go". It takes place a while after that conclusion. Skye's back but there's another familiar face coming back on the scene soon!

A/N: I was really surprised regarding the amazing response to that fiction so I really hope that I can continue that standard with this one. And also I hope that you guys enjoy this as much too!!!!!
Chapter 1

Happy anniversary.

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"Keep 'em closed Rory!"

"But why?" she moaned.

"Because."

"Can't I just take a peek?"

"No! It's a surprise. And surprise by definition is 'something sudden or unexpected or the feeling of shock and wonder caused by this'. You taking a peek would, could not be defined as part of the surprise. Understand?"

"I guess. are we there yet?" she whined.

"G-d Rory! Will you just let me do this for you this once please?" He asked with a tinge of desperation.
For the first time Jess began to doubt his actions. What if she didn't like it? Was it too over the top? Was it too soon?

"Okay, I'm sorry." She said, still letting him lead the way. "No more begging for indications or anything I swear."

And a bit of the worry that had begun to worm its way into his mind dissipated.

"Good. We are almost there by the way."

"Good to hear."

Jess smiled at the hint of petulance in her voice, knowing it would all be worth it if it worked out the way that he had imagined countless times.

"Okay Miss Gilmore," he drawled a while later, "we have arrived at our destination."

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Rory opened her eyes and was completely awe-struck.

Words were irrevocable as she surveyed the scene before her, her disbelief growing with each passing moment.

She was still dumbfounded when she turned to face Jess.

"Surprise!" he said weakly and Rory realised that he was still waiting for her to speak.

"Say something please Rory, I'm dying here."

"Jess I - " was all she could manage.

"You hate it don't you?" he asked despondently.

The self-deprecating expression on his face kicked Rory into action.

"Hate it? Are you kidding me? I love it!!" she shrieked jumping into his arms with glee.

She pulled back, meeting him half way for a kiss. It still amazed her how deliriously happy he made her.

"I can't believe you did all this for me." She said breathlessly.

He leaned down for another kiss.

"Who else would I do it for? Although come to think of it there's this girl at school -" he trailed off.

She playfully swatted his arm; "You know what I mean."

"Yeah, I do.I would do anything for you Rory." He told her earnestly, brushing her lips with his thumb.

She turned back to the surprise, wrapping his arms around her.

They were at the bridge and Jess had strategically placed candles all along it.

Their incandescent glow, along with the starlight added an almost surreal quality.

Rory felt as thought she was in a fairytale and her Prince Charming was right beside her.

He'd put down a blanket and strewn it with rose petals, their fragrance permeating the night air.

"I never figured you for the romantic Jess."

"Well you inspire me, hopefully this will end all doubt."

Jess took her hand and sat her down, turning her to face him so that their legs loosely straddled each other and produced a single rose - white, fringed with red.

"This is a symbol of my adoration for you, pure but ever growing." He said ever so softly.

She could feel the tears welling up inside.

"Rory what's wrong?" he asked panic-stricken.

"Nothing." She hastened to reassure him.

"But you're crying."

"Happy tears Jess." She smiled.

"Whew! Okay. You had me worried their for a sec." He said, gently brushing away the tears.

Rory felt the mood change as he looked at her incessantly.

"What?" she asked, suddenly self-conscious.
"I still can't get used to how beautiful you are."

"Jess - " she could feel the beginnings of a blush coming on.

"And how alive I feel when I'm with you," he continued, "And how I can never get enough of this," he said, kissing her again.

Rory ran her fingers through his hair, marvelling at the texture and softness, pulling him closer.

Time was suspended as she felt her entire being melding into his.

But eventually they had to come up for air.

"I love you Rory, so very much." He said stroking her hair.

Rory loved it when he did that, she felt so sheltered with him. She still had her moments of vulnerability but she didn't mind them being bared because it was Jess.

And he never made her feel inadequate only cosseted.

"I don't think I could love you more than I do right now."

Jess smiled at her and Rory found herself mesmerised by the swirls of hazel in his eyes.

"Well we'll see." He said mysteriously.

"What did you do?" she asked suspiciously.

"It's not what I did, it's more of what I'm hoping we're gonna do."

Now Rory's curiosity was definitely piqued.

"Jess - " she warned lightly.

He kissed her again and Rory was lost once again.

"You can't keep doing that you know."

"What?" he asked in mock innocence.

"Kissing me to change the subject." She said huffily.

"Oh that, and of course we both know that's the only reason I do kiss you." He retorted blithely.

"Please tell me." But her sterness was gone; she couldn't stay mad at him for long. Not when he was treating her like a princess.

"Six months ago my life changed, for the better and I just wanted to say thank you for making me a better person, for putting up with me when I am a total ass, for supporting me. I know there have been tough times and I'm in no doubt that there still will be but I love you and I wanted to show you how much, so - " he said putting something in her hand, "Happy anniversary."

Rory looked down, the shock a bit overwhelming, "Oh my G-d!"

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He was finally free. Free to go after her, the one who held his mind captured for so long.

And this time nothing would stand in his way.

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TBC.So what's the verdict, should I carry on? Please be so kind as to review!!! And if you guys are interested a new chapter will be up after the weekend. Also don't forget to pass on any suggestions, every bit helps.