Title: Saving Rory

Rating: PG-13 for mild swearing and violence

Author: Jamsel

Summary: When Chilton is taken under siege, can Jess use the demons of his past to save Rory?

Disclaimer: Ok, I don't own anything, even though I wish I did.

AN: This is J/R a so supreme apology to anyone who is unhappy with that but the story line is super cool. The writing is so/so. I hope you enjoy this crazy fic that sound kind of Aliasish at points, but Jess is super cool!!!!!! Oh yeah. I forgot to mention that this entire fic is in Jess POV. That means that we won't know what Rory is feeling or thinking during the entire thing…which sounds really bad when you think about it, but if you read it you'll understand why I chose to do it that way.

He was lucky. Despite the lack of love and caring he'd received from his mother he'd got it all back. Whatever higher being was up there had done a good job. Despite some of the humorous yet, hostile hatred he'd received from a few members of the townspeople he felt at home. Sure he was seriously lacking in the social department, but that fact was irrelevant considering he had more people who cared about him here than at home. At home he had his best friend, Shane and in Stars Hollow he had Luke (who had a funny way of showing it) and her. He could barely think her name. She didn't hate him, she cared, and he could see it in those eyes. Shane on the other hand, he had known since the cradle days, inseparable from the beginning to the end. Shane had written him quite a few times, long or short, yet always eloquent letters. Shane was a writer and he was the only person he'd ever written (or referred to) about her. He pulled the letter out of his pocket; Shane had sent him his letter back along with the reply. Shane liked to edit his writing for some reason.

Shane,

I told you about the bracelet fiasco in my last letter. Rory doesn't know about it, something I'm quite surprised about. It baffles me that her mother didn't tell her. I know because if she had told her Rory wouldn't be speaking to me right now. I doubt I could tolerate living in this town if that happened.

I took your advice and brought food over to her house one night when she was alone. (At least I thought she was) It turns out that her friend was over studying and she ended up staying too. I think Rory is afraid to be alone with me and I can't tell if that's good or bad. Unfortunately the evening was spoiled by the arrival of her supersized boyfriend and the elusive Jess caused yet another tremor is lollypop land.

So what do I do now? It's quite possible that she could be angry with me and I think its also quite possible that she isn't, scratch that, I know she isn't because we had a funny conversation in the diner this morning. I think it's quite possible that she might like me. But that skyscraper of a boyfriend is in the way. Still, I'm not sure where to go next? What should I do?

On a lighter note, Congratulations on getting the book published, I'm sure it will be a Young Adult's best seller, can I read it? After all, it is about me.

Jess

Jess-

Nice try with the Dinner thing, I'm sure it helped in the long run. Guess what? I have the actual book, with that picture of the back of your head on it! I have a copy with that picture of you and the title all cool. The actual book isn't going to hit shelves until sometime next year but I'm assured that it's a good book! I'll send you a copy and I have a new plan that will help me and help you at the same time.

Tell your girl about me, and my book and ask her to write me some constructive criticism, or something and set something up that way, I know you and I know that you can pull it off. From what I've heard about her I'd actually like to know what she has to say and it would give you guys another chance to get together and talk. Let her read it after you do and let's just say it'll be smooth sailing.

I'm still trying to think of a plan to be rid of the human skyscraper but I'm drawing a blank, but did you ever consider that she might break up with him to be with you? Give yourself some credit, my sister is still in love with you. Eventually she'll fall for you, believe me I know. Don't sell yourself short, Jess, there are always possibilities.

-Shane

Jess shook his head and smiled, for some reason, Shane had always come up with the good ideas. Shane's book had arrived yesterday and the Dedication had read

To Jess, who is continually my inspiration for this story, may your story end the way this one does.

Shanes book entitle, Victim of Circumstance, was in a way, a biography of Jesse's life compiled with a few fictitious events and characters, the first eight chapters about New York and the final chapters about Stars Hollow. The two had spent hours on the phone conferencing about different people, characters. Shane had called often to ask questions, check dialogue and now they had this book. His favorite part was Shane's portrayal of Rory (name Maggie in the book.) "She was radiant of trust, naiveté her eyes spoke innocence and he lips tales and arguments, only arguable by myself. I know I had to be around her." Rory wasn't dumb, Jess figured that she'd figure it out, but why not take a risk, what do I have to lose. He thought. Everything, he answered himself, but what do I have to gain? Everything.

AN: Ok. Nothing actionish yet..but give me some time!