JESS POV
I can't believe after all this time, I am back in this town watching my uncle about to marry Lorelai, me as his best man and rory as maid of honor.
When she hugged me yesterday after telling me about the book I couldn't help the feelings that came back to me but I denied them to Luke. I didn't know how I felt or if I wanted to admit that over 10 years later I still loved her.
As I watched her walk down the aisle I couldn't help but think that I was finally getting a second chance with Rory and hopefully nobody would get in the way. She had mentioned earlier that Paul and her had broken up so I know that she isn't seeing anyone.
Now we are at the reception and she finally steps away from the dance floor for some food. I walk over to her.
"Having fun?" I ask her
"Yeah, I can't believe its finally official. Its been over 10 years in the making. What about you, are you having fun?" She asked me smiling
"Yeah, its unreal. They finally made it after some road bumps." I watched her as I said this while she focused on her food.
"Hey Rory" I said staring at her
She turned to look at me and said "Yeah. What's up Jess?"
I didn't know what to say so I just started saying what came from my heart.
"Do you think that we are Luke and Lorelai in a way? That we are finally getting our chance to maybe be together and see if it works that way."
She looked shocked and asked "What are you saying Jess?"
I knew now was my last chance. "I still love you Rory. I didn't think it was possible but seeing you this weekend and now that you and Paul are done I just think that maybe now is our chance."
Rory didn't know how to respond to that. She simply looked sad, shocked, and confused all at once.
She finally spoke, "Jess. I don't know what to say to that. I guess I should just be honest. I enjoy spending time with you…but as a friend. I thought we were both on the same page. I'm still in love with…someone else and it's a bit complicated right now. I'm sorry"
I was heartbroken but confused at who she was in love with so I asked her. "Wow. Not what I was expecting but can I ask, who are you still in love with?"
She was about to respond when I saw her look behind me at the entrance of the wedding. She excused herself and almost ran to the person behind me. I followed her with my eyes and saw none other than that cocky, rich playboy she had dated. I had heard he was engaged but here he was hugging her and twirling her. I saw her face light up with surprise and happiness while they quietly chatted and then they headed to the dance floor holding hands.
I watched as he they spoke intimately before he kissed her while she was laughing. Then I saw him place his hand on her stomach and her hand was over his. I realized then that she was pregnant and would always be connected to him.
I guess I was always too late to get my Gilmore girl. She was never mine. At least my uncle didn't make the same mistake.