3 out of 3
Rory's POV
Rory took a deep breath and pressed dial.
'Hi...' She said nervously. Half of her yelling at herself for what she was doing. It wasn't like her, but Jess drove her to do crazy things.
'Rory hi, I was hoping you'd call.' The man's voice filled her head. She took another breath trying to keep calm.
'I think we should give us another try.' Rory said the words carefully. This was so wrong of her. 'I don't know what I feel for you, but I am willing to give it a chance.'
'Rory! Are you sure? I am so pleased. Can I come by now? I need to see you.' He said eagerly.
'Uh yeah. Meet me in the town square in 10 minutes.' Rory said hanging up the phone. She was going to hurt him, she felt guilty. Though he'd hurt her before. Was that any kind of justification? How would she explain this to her mom? She couldn't have Lorelai disappointed in her. Pushing these thoughts aside she got up and changed quickly. Putting on a pair of jeans and a nice blue top. Pulling her hair down so it hung loose and wavy.
She walked to the town square and met up with him. He took her hands in his.
'I'm glad you chose me.' He whispered. Kissing her lightly. They walked towards the diner together. Going inside. Lorelai's eyes rested on their clasped hands.
'Rory, can I talk to you for a minute?' Lorelai said pulling her daughter into the storeroom.
'Mom, what?' Rory couldn't look at her mom. She didn't want to see her face. She stared at her shoes intently.
'What do you mean what? One minute you're talking to me about how much you love Jess, and now you come in here and you're back with him! Why Rory?' Lorelai demanded.
'I don't know. I just...I have to move on, I can't mope over someone who's not interested in me any more.' Rory said meeting her mom's gaze.
'But Rory why Logan? I don't understand you.' Lorelai said shaking her head.
'I know what I'm doing mom.' Rory said quietly. Lorelai looked at her daughter. Hugging her tightly as she began to cry.
'Come on let's get some coffee in you.' Lorelai led her back into the diner.
'Hey.' Logan greeted her, putting his arm around her. At this moment Jess came back into the diner. He avoided Rory's gaze.
'Luke. I called Tiffany. She's coming down tomorrow. She didn't want to wait until Saturday so she said she'd come a day earlier. Is that OK?' Jess asked. Luke only nodded. He was done trying to figure Jess out.
'Who's Tiffany?' Rory whispered to her mom. Lorelai looked at her daughter sadly.
'Jess' girlfriend.' Lorelai answered. Rory looked down at the floor. He had a girlfriend. Who was coming here. She sighed heavily.
'Oh.' Was all she could respond with.
'So Jess. What does Tiffany do for a living?' Luke asked, trying to get a little more information about this mystery girl.
'She's a model.' Jess replied. Watching for Rory's reaction. Her head snapped up. Meeting his gaze.
'Does she like to read?' Lorelai asked. Knowing Rory would want more information.
'No. She's not that into reading.' Jess said. 'Here I have a picture of her on my phone.' He said scrolling through the pictures until he found one of him and Tiffany at a party. She was Rory's height. Long blonde hair. Falling down to her tiny waist. She had to be a size 0, Rory thought to herself. She must eat nothing. Or at least only salads. She had green eyes. Tanned skin. Rory hated her already. Lorelai handed back the phone.
'She pretty.' Lorelai smiled. Keeping a close eye on Rory.
'Me and Logan are going to go for a walk.' Rory said quietly. Then taking his hand they left to go round the town.
Jess' POV
Why did she have to be with Logan? He watched as Rory and Logan walked out into the town. Sighing heavily. Lorelai looked at him with curiosity. There was something not quite right.
'So Jess. How long have you been with Tiffany?' Lorelai asked. He didn't mind speaking about it, knowing the information would probably make it back to Rory.
'About a month. We met at some party.' Jess supplied the information.
'So she's a model. That's cool.' Lorelai was struggling to keep the conversation going.
'Yeah. Fashion model. Does some catwalk stuff. Some photo shoots for magazines. Though she wants to be an actress.' Jess replied.
'Wow an actress. So does she live in philly?' Lorelai asked.
'Part time. She lives in LA part time and then part time in philly with her sister Carla.' Jess answered. The conversation over, Jess walked away. Pulling out his phone he called Tiffany.
'Hey Tiff. Listen, I sort of told people here that we've been dating for a month and that we met at a party. Is that OK?' Jess asked.
'Of course it is. I just can't believe you finally want to date me.' Tiffany squealed. 'I'll see you tomorrow. Bye.' She hung up. He knew he was using her, but then she was using him to further her career. Dating a famous author got good publicity.
'So Jess. This Tiffany, your girlfriend. Does she realise you're in love with someone else?' Luke asked, coming upstairs a while later.
'Luke. I can't be with Rory. That's clear enough now she's with Logan again. I can't wait for her forever. I have been waiting for years. I finally need to move on.' Jess lied. Thinking this would be a good excuse. Luke looked at him for a moment.
'Lorelai doesn't seem happy that she's back with Logan.' Luke said sitting at the table.
'Well I'm sure she would be doing back flips if Rory had wanted me back.' Jess said sarcastically. He looked down.
'Jess. If you need to talk...' Luke started. Jess jumped up and headed to the door.
'I'm good.' Jess said going downstairs and out into the town.
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Rory's POV
Rory was walking along the street when a car pulled up next to her. A little way down from Luke's. A blonde girl stepped out. Rory instantly recognised her from the photo on Jess' phone.
'Uh excuse me. I'm looking for the diner.' The girl said to Rory. Rory looked her up and down. She was the airhead sort.
'It right there.' Rory pointed. Tiffany shook her head.
'That says William's hardware store. I'm confused. Is it a diner or a hardware store?' Tiffany said looking down her nose at Rory.
'Well occasionally their may be the odd nail in your burger. Though I think I can safely say. Since I've lived here my entire life, that it is indeed a diner. So believe me or don't.' Rory said getting angry.
'What's your problem?' Tiffany scoffed. 'Besides lack of fashion sense and a serious attitude problem.'
'My problem is having to deal with blonde airheads who think there all that!' Rory replied.
'You ought to get you're head examinated.' Tiffany said looking at Rory.
'Examinated isn't a word. Try examined. ' Rory snapped. Heading into the diner. Tiffany followed. Rory sat down at a table with her mom. Watching as Tiffany walked up to the counter. Her heels clicking on the floor.
'Wow! Real life barbie!' Lorelai clapped her hands together.
'That's Tiffany.' Rory said gulping down her coffee.
'No way! Bad boy Jess, The mysterious sullen author, book worm. Is dating Malibu barbie.' Lorelai looked amused.
'Didn't you recognise her from the photo?' Rory asked.
'I didn't pay that much attention to it.' Lorelai said as Logan walked into the diner and Jess appeared from behind the curtain.
'Tiff you're here.' Jess said, no emotion in his voice. He walked over to her and kissed her. Rory moved her gaze away and kissed Logan to welcome him.
'Took me long enough. I hate this town, it's small and stupid. Full of crazy people who need their heads examinated.' Tiffany said loudly.
'Examinated!' Jess and Lorelai both exclaimed at the same time.
'What! It's a word.' Tiffany screamed. Banging her foot on the floor.
'Uh no it's not.' Jess said trying to keep the amusement out of his voice. 'It's examined.'
'I hate this place! I cannot believe you're moving to this place.' Tiffany flipped her hair over her shoulder.
'Well I am.' Jess said smirking at her. 'Just have to get used to it.'
'Sure like that'll happen.' She turned to Lorelai who had gone behind the counter to get more coffee. Thinking Lorelai worked here she started to order.
'What can I get to eat that has no carbs, no fat, no sugar and no salt?' Tiffany asked. Lorelai widened her eyes at her.
'Water, thought to be honest I think that's about all you'll get. I recommend the burger.' Lorelai said flicking a glance at Jess. Rory watched this all take place. She wasn't paying attention to Logan any more.
'I can't eat burgers. Too high in fat.' Tiffany sulked.
'Wow! I think I just had a heart attack. There's barely anything to you! I'm sure you can cope with a burger.' Lorelai tried to persuade her. Jess smirked. He looked away his eyes resting on Rory. Who had been looking at him. They kept eye contact. Unable to break it.
'The service in this place is terrible. Get me some water. Sparking, with ice.' Tiffany said crossing her arms over her chest.
'No can do. I can do regular water with ice.' Lorelai said. Wondering where Luke was.
'You're useless! Fine that will do!' Tiffany yelled. Lorelai smiled calmly. Went into the back and poured a glass on water, adding some ice and pouring in some sugar. Stirred it until it dissolved then handed it to her. She took a sip.
'This tastes weird.' Tiffany said examining it.
'I'm sorry did you not want sugar in you're drink?' Lorelai asked in mock innocence. Jess couldn't help but smirk. Tiffany was mad. She threw the glass across the floor. Barely missing Rory.
'You're so stupid. Why would you do that? I cannot have sugar, I will get fat and then my career will be ruined. I should have you fired. Where's the manager? Go and get him you stupid women.' Tiffany yelled at Lorelai. That was it, Rory had heard enough. She picked up her coffee and threw it over Tiffany.
'Nobody speaks to my mother like that!' Rory yelled.
'I should have guessed you two were related. You're both insane.' Tiffany said picking up the ketchup and squirting it at Rory. 'You're mother is a stupid, horrible, fashion victim. With no idea how to act. She should be kept out of harms way.' Tiffany said slapping Rory across the face. Rory lunged forward ans started hitting her. Tiffany hitting her back. Jess grabbed Rory by the waist and pulled her, kicking and screaming, away from the diner. Down to the bridge.
'Why are you with her?!' Rory yelled at him. Finally out of his grip.
'Why are you with Logan?' Jess shot back at her.
'I asked you first. She's nothing like you. She's not good enough for you. She makes up words and is horrible. She demands things of people and if she doesn't get all her diva demands she throws a tantrum.' Rory yelled. As it started to rain.
'Oh and Logan is so perfect for you! Am I remembering wrong or did you not turn him down when he proposed.' Jess yelled.
'Jess. Tiffany is all wrong for you. This is like Shane all over again. I thought you had grown up.' Rory screamed.
'Why do you care so much who I date?' Jess yelled. The rain now soaked through his clothes.
'Because I love you!' The words slipped out of her mouth, before she could stop them. They both stood there frozen on the spot.
A/N- Sorry this took me so long :) Hope you like it. Read and Review! Let me know what you think.
