Chapter 2 : Welcome to hell

Lorelai, Jess and Rory were walking in the street. Lorelai had been whining for coffe for about half and hour. So when they saw a dinner, Lorelai pulled the two other inside with her. The door closed behind them and Lorelai yelled.

"I need coffee please. Just pour it directly in my veins. It will have to do."

A man looked at her and shook his head slowly. He seemed to be saying "not another coffee addict". He grabbed the coffee pot and pour a cup of coffee for Lorelai. The man wore a flannel shirt with old jeans and a baseball cap placed backside on his head.

"Hi, my name is Lorelai Hayden." said Lorelai while sitting at the counter and pointing to Rory and Jess, she added : "And these are my children Jess and Rory Hayden. We are new in town."

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"I'm Luke Danes, the owner of this dinner and the only sane person in this town." said the man grumpily.

"Nice to meet you." replied Lorelai while taking a sip of her coffee. She closed her eyes and mutters. "Your coffee is fantastic."

"Can I have a cup too?" asked Rory.

Luke put a cup in front of her and Rory dranked it in one gulp.

Monday morning arrived fast for Rory who had never been to school and was very nervous. On top of that, she hated the uniforms that she had to wear. But when she saw Jess in his, i twas so funny that she laughed until her rib began to hurt. She had never seen her bodyguard so uncomfortable. He was struggling with his tie and when he reach Rory, he muttered :

"Not a word. I don't even know where to put my gun and the pants are hitching me."

"Oh, poor thing." exclaimed Rory while smirking. "But I have to admit, you look… how can I put it nicely? Different, that's the word."

"Don't make fun of me." grunt Jess. "Because if someone try to kill you, I might let them do it."

Rory shook her head.

"No, you love me too much for that and you would miss my gorgeous face."

"Don't try me." threat Jess smiling to show he was only joking.

Rory was about to continue with their childish banter when a car honk was heard. Rory and Jess took their bag and went outside to meet with Cley who had come to pick them up for school.

They hadn't been able to see him in the weekend because he went in England to see his grandmother and Trix.

Cley was leaning against his car. He had sunglasses on and his long hair were dancing freely in the air.

Rory ran straight to him and he hugged her. His arms were secure tightly around her. After a few seconds, he loosen his arms and looked at her.

"I missed you." he said honestly. He then turned to Jess and shook his hand. "Good to see you."

"You too."

"When will you decide to cut your hair?" asked Rory faking a disaproving look. "I can't believe they let you in school with that punk look."

Cley stared her in disbelieve.

"Who would refuse a Grant?"

Cley's father was an important man in the television and media business. He owned almost every papers and TV channel in the United States and even some in England.

Rory send him a surprised look.

"Why didn't you used Gilmore?"

Like Rory, Cley was officially a Gilmore in his last name. He used Grant only because he didn't want to be recognized.

"For the same reason you use Hayden instead of Gilmore." answered Cley. "I prefer when people doesn't know me as Prince Cleyton James Gilmore. When they do I feel like I am an attraction."

"I know the feeling. But at least, you have the choice." replied Rory suddenly sad.

Jess, feeling like the conversation was getting to deep and serious decided to change the topic.

"We should go. We are going to be late for school."

"You're right." admited Cley. "Let's hit the road."

"Welcome to hell." said Cley when they reached the school.

TBC…