A/N: This is just something I came up with while listening to a lot of really good love songs and reading so other R/J fanfics. Thanks to a lot of people for inspiration. Check my favorite stories list to get specific. Anyway, I don't know if I'll write another chapter. I need lots of reviews for initiative. The more I get, the faster I write. Thanks and enjoy!

**Disclaimer: I own a Discman, a shelf full of books, and this laptop. I don't own anything related to this show. And even if you did sue me, all you're getting is the Discman and the books because there's no way in hell you're getting my laptop.**

Happy Anniversary

By Angel Monroe

Chapter 1?



Rory closed her book as she heard a tap on her window. She knew there were only two people who might do that, and one of them wasn't speaking to her.

"Hi," she said opening her window to Jess.

"Hey," he said poking his head in, "come for a walk."

Rory looked at his with half excitement, half disbelief. "It's eleven o'clock at night," was her reply.

"I see you can read a watch," he teased. "Now come on." He reached in and took her hand, twining his fingers with hers.

Rory could feel her face getting hot, looking away to hide her blushing cheeks. Finally, she relented, "Let me go tell my mom."

Jess cocked an eyebrow, "Your mom will let you come out with me? She hates me."

"She doesn't hate you," she protested.

"If I hadn't left, she would have run me out of town," he countered.

"Okay," Rory chuckled, "she probably would have, but she was worried about me. And besides, she trusts me."

After a moment, Jess yielded, "Fine, go ask. But you know I can't be a rebel if your mom lets you go out with me."

Rory merely smiled before disappearing from the room. * * *

"So," Rory said as she and Jess walked hand-in-hand down the street, "where are we going?"

"Oh, come on," Jess said, "where's your sense of adventure? It's a surprise, okay?"

Rory turned to face him, her eyes wide and excited. "What kind of surprise?"

Jess chuckled lightly, watching the blue in her eyes sparkle. 'Angel eyes,' he thought to himself. 'How did I ever get so lucky?' But to her, he said, "It's the kind of surprise that's a surprise. Now close your eyes; we're almost there."

With great reluctance, she closed her eyes.

"Now don't peek," Jess warned leading her by the hand. "It'll be worth the wait."

After about a minute of blind walking, Jess finally stopped. "Are your eyes closed?" he asked.

"Yes," Rory answered anxiously.

"You didn't peek?"

"Is there really a surprise or are you just teasing me?" she asked in return.

"Okay, okay," Jess answered standing in front of her, "open them."

When Rory opened her eyes, she nearly started to cry. Before her stood the pavilion from the center of town decorated with white lights. In the center on the ground lay a picnic complete with candles and one white rose.

"Happy one year anniversary, Rory," Jess almost whispered.

"What do you mean?" Rory asked, confusion evident on her features.

"It was exactly one year ago that we met," Jess explained wrapping his arms around her waist. "It was one year ago that I found you, and I just wanted you to know that I've love every minute since then."

Rory couldn't even speak. All she could do was lean her head up as he closed the distance between their lips. Cupping her cheek with one hand, he caressed her lips with his in a soft, sweet, but passionate kiss.

After a moment, they pulled slightly apart. Rory leaned her forehead against Jess's, overcome with happiness. "Happy anniversary," she said, a sweet smile spreading across her lips.

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