AN-Yes, I know, this chapter is kind of short, but it's something. And the next chapter is going to include some Lorelai and Luke.
Disclaimer-I don't own Gilmore Girls (sadly)
Chapter 1: Starting Over
Rory's POV:
The next morning, Jess and I were still driving.
"So, where are we going?" Jess finally asked.
"I don't know", I answered. "Anywhere."
I saw Jess smile.
"Sounds good to me", he said.
Then, suddenly, I remembered something. Or really, someone. My mom.
"Oh, my God", I said.
"What?" Jess asked.
"My Mom's probably completely freaking out right now", I said.
"You left her a message on her phone", Jess said.
"I know", I said. "But I didn't really tell her anything. I have to call her."
"Ok", Jess said.
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Lorelai's POV:
After I left Luke's, I went home. As soon as I walked in the door, the phone started ringing. I ran inside and picked it up.
"Hello?" I said.
"Hi mom", Rory said.
"Oh, God, Rory. Where are you, babe? Are you ok?" I knew I sounded insane, but I felt like I was going insane.
"Mom, I'm fine", Rory said. "I'm with Jess."
"Jess?" I asked. "You're with Jess? Why are you with Jess? Where are you going with Jess?"
"He came to Yale last night and asked me leave with him", she said. "And I did. Mom, I love him."
"He left, Rory", I said. "He left and went to California without even telling you. He told you he loved you, then just ran off without even waiting for you to say anything back. Do you really think you can trust him?"
"Yes, Mom, I do", Rory said. "I can trust him. I know I can. He's different. I don't know what's different, but something is. Mom, I know what I'm doing."
"Are you sure?" I asked. "I mean, it's still Jess."
"That's why I'm sure", she said. "I love you, Mom."
"I love you, hon", I said. "Bye."
"Bye", she said. Then she hung up.
Rory's POV:
After I hung up with my mom, I felt like I was about to cry. I guess Jess noticed, because he asked "Rory, are you ok?"
"I'm fine", I lied.
"Rory", Jess said. He knew me too well.
"My mom doesn't think I can trust you", I said. "And I don't know why I'm surprised. I know she never liked you, but I want her to be happy for me. I want her to be happy that I'm happy."
"She will be, Rory", Jess said. "After she gets tired of hating me for taking her daughter away, she'll be happy for you."
I smiled at that, then said "Thank you. And I hope you're right."
"Me too", he said. "So, shall we go?"
"Yes", I said. Then we did.
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The next day, Jess and I were in Philadelphia. I don't know how we ended up there, but we were there. And looking for an apartment. This was really happening. I couldn't believe this was really happening. We were really starting over.
