Title: The Walk-By

Summary: Around early season 3. Jess never moved to Stars Hollow. Dean and Rory are still going out.

Disclaimer: I own nothing. All Characters are based from the CW network show, Gilmore Girls

Chapter 1: Passing By

As she sat there chewing on her delicious steak and seafood dish, she thought about all the changes that had happened over the past year. First off, one year ago she would not be eating something this tasty if her dad was the one paying for the meal. It seemed that Sherry actually became a good influence on him. She really got him on track and Rory was glad for the two of them, even if it had hurt her mom.

Secondly, she didn't have a baby sister a year ago. Gigi was the reason she came to visit. She'd seen her, talked to dad and Sherry, and now she was ready to go and enjoy New York. Maybe check out some book stores.

"Dad, would you mind if I took a stroll around the city? Just to see if there are some books out that I've been looking for."

"Sure Rory, I could see you staring out the window this whole time. I thought you'd want to go somewhere. Just be back by nine, please. The streets can get sort of dangerous."

"Okay, see you then."

She loved to people-watch. So while she was walking on the sidewalk, she took in the diverse city goers. An extremely pale lady in bohemian-style clothing went by, "Probably a painter," she thought to herself. The next one to go by was a workaholic, after that it was a wannabe actor, and then she saw a guy about her age, maybe a little older.

Rory couldn't quite figure him out. The leather jacket made her instantly think he was an angry rebel, but then she saw his eyes and saw a sensitive side to him. Apparently he noticed her eyes as well, because she looked quickly away with flaming cheeks. She checked to see if he was still looking at her. He was. With that quick glimpse of him Rory saw how cute he looked, with his hair spiked messily and the unique way he walked. She shouldn't be thinking about him. Not when she remembered how jealous Dean would get if she even looked someone's way.

So, she decided to get him out of her head. She took out her list of books she'd been meaning to get. Within five minutes she came across a quaint book store and walked through the door.

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Jess followed her. He didn't know a thing about her, and yet he was very intrigued. He found out that she liked to read. That was obviously a plus to him, seeing as how he had a paperback copy of Howl in his jacket pocket. He always took a book along with him everyday.

"$22 and 42 cents," said the cashier.

"Oh, I'm sorry I don't have enough," she said as she looked through her purse. "Could I come by tomorrow with the money?"

"Sure, that'd be fine."

So, she'd be back tomorrow. A plan was already starting in Jess' mind.

He watched as she went back through the door and onto the street. He then walked up to the cashier and asked if he was hiring. The cashier looked pretty distracted, but said yes. The place, as small as it was, was bustling with people everywhere. It definitely looked as if he needed the help.

"You start tomorrow. Try and be here before 10 a.m."

"Alright, I will. Thanks, again."

He didn't say thanks often, but he needed to stay on this man's good side if he was going to work there. He had to see that girl again.

I HOPE YOU ALL ENJOYED THIS! This is my first fanfiction so please write some reviews! I always need ideas for the story so please tell me them.

I'll put Chapter 2 up tomorrow. )