Disclaimer: I own Hayley, Libby, and Suzanne… and Jake.
A/N: Thanks for the awesome reviews on last chapter! Most of them were 'Aw, Poor Rory.' I totally agree! Haha, it almost killed me to write that chapter.
So I had this chapter written perfectly and I was extremely happy with it, but somehow it got deleted! I was unbelievably angry. So this chapter might not be as good but I tried! Enjoy!
Thanks to Just A Girl Of The Hollowx3 for being my BETA
Jess' POV
I have been here for four hours and I haven't seen Rory come out of that room once. She's been avoiding me and the only time we have seen each other was when she bumped into me going into the bathroom. We have been home from Stars Hollow for six days and Hayley has made it her duty to spend every free minute we have with each other.
Just as I turn my attention back to the TV, I hear a knock on the door. I get up and make my way over to see who is gracing me with their presence. When I open up I see Logan and I inwardly roll my eyes, if that is even possible.
"Is Rory here?" He asks, looking behind me in search of the girl we are both head over heels for.
I turn around and take a deep breath before yelling out into the apartment, "Rory! Logan's here!"
She emerges out of her room quickly and runs over to greet Logan. She smiles as she hugs him tightly and leans up to give him a kiss, "I'm glad you're home."
"Me too, Ace." He grins and runs his hand through her hair. And Ace? What the heck? I hate that stupid nick name. What does it even mean?
I have to tear my eyes away from the scene in front of me. It's one of those things that make you absolutely disgusted, but you can't help but watch it. I walk back over to the couch and plop down listening to them talk, but not really hearing what they are saying.
Taking another look at them, I see Logan's face plastered to Rory's and my stomach is turning. I get this impatient streak running through my veins and I bounce my knee, waiting for them to pull away and take a breath.
Finally with a large intake of breath I hear Hayley walk in and sit beside me on the couch. I feel her kiss my cheek and I smile a little. Turning to her, I kiss her quickly. She lets her lips linger a little longer than I expected and after a moment I pull away and turn my attention to the door. Rory and Logan are gone and I didn't even notice them leaving.
I swallow hard at the thought of her with him, and I turn back to Hayley again placing my lips on hers for the second time.
I walk into their apartment later on that night and see a post-it on the counter.
'Jess –
Went to library to study, stay here and grab something to eat in the fridge. Rory and Suzanne should be home soon.
-Hayley.'
I crumble up the note and take my place on the couch. This has got to be my regular spot because honestly I am always here.
I feel like I have been here for at least an hour when I feel someone sit beside me. Without even looking up, I know its Rory. I can, oddly, smell that it's her.
She sighs and looks over at me. I know I'm uncomfortable and I can tell she is too. She starts talking and I turn my head to listen to her. I am immediately distracted, why is she so damn cute?
"Where's Hayley?" I hear her ask and I clear my throat before speaking.
"Oh, uh, she's at the uh library." I stumble through my words and I feel like my tongue swelled two times its normal size. She nods and repeatedly rubs her hands on her jeans.
"So I have to meet the Huntzburgers tomorrow," she says, sighing, "Will that not be a disaster?"
I shrug, "They'll like you," I say, smirking.
She shrugs, mimicking my earlier movement, "Maybe." She looks around the room and I watch her from the corner of my eye, "I should go," she says out of no where and I just nod.
"Okay … goodnight." I smile at her and she gets off the couch and walks into her room.
"Goodnight." She smiles and bites her lip, "Dipstick." She adds and I smile at the thought of getting back to normal. She closes her door and I keep grinning. Just when I was getting happier the door opens and Suzanne walks in.
I look up at her and she rolls her eyes, "Don't you ever go home?" She asks me, obviously annoyed by my presence.
"Nope," I reply, smiling. I never go home because my roommates are annoying as hell. These aren't the greatest in the world, but it's better.
"I mean no one is even here to entertain yo- Unless … Rory entertains you." She smiles suggestively and I shake my head.
"No," I deadpan and she scoffs, sitting on the arm of the couch.
"Oh please, you know you come here just so you might catch a glimpse of her in something … inappropriate." She grins wickedly and I just laugh.
"Yeah, right." I grab my coke off of the table in front of me and take a sip.
"You obviously have some kind of deep attraction to her and we all know she is in love with you," Suzanne states and I nearly spit out my drink. It surprised me for two reasons. One, I didn't know it was that obvious. And two, I didn't know Rory felt that way.
"Sue, you have no clue what you are talking about."
"Something happened in Stars Hollow, didn't it? Because ever since you have been back you have avoided each other, gave each other small smiles, and you guys don't even joke anymore. Something happened."
"No, Sue," I say and look at her, acting like I was annoyed at her accusations, "I am with Hayley."
She groans and throws her arms up in the air, "Hopeless," She says, walking into the bedroom she shares with Rory.
I just smirk and think about the things she just said.
I wake up to the sound of girls' fighting in hushed tones or what they think is hushed tones. I sit up and rub my eyes before looking around at where I am. I didn't think I had slept here. I had wanted to leave twenty minutes after Hayley got home. I stretch and look at the scene unfolding in front of me, behind the couch.
"What color was this sweater before it was washed?" Rory asked Libby in a demanding tone. She was holding up a pink sweater and facing Libby with an angry look on her face. Suzanne was standing behind Rory, laughing and Hayley was behind Libby, rolling her eyes.
"White …" Libby says, scared of what Rory would say, "I'm sorry! I've never washed clothes at home!"
"Unbelievable," Rory mumbles. She hears me chuckle and shoots me a glare. I hold my hands up in surrender.
"Sorry, sorry … I'll go." I stand up and put my jacket on. Walking out of the apartment, I kiss Hayley on the cheek quickly and leave.
When I shut the door I sigh and the only thing I can think about is the way Rory's blue eyes flash when she was waving around the pink sweater or the way her nose wrinkled when she heard Libby say she couldn't do something as simple as laundry or the way her face was turning red as she raised her voice. Man, she has me hooked.
I'm not supposed to think about her. I'm supposed to be thinking about Hayley, but sometimes I get mad when her hair isn't as soft as Rory's or that her eyes aren't the same beautiful color.
I shake my head and get into my car. Leaning back in my seat, I try to think about one thing I like about Hayley more than I like about Rory. All I can think is: 'Nothing, she's not Rory.'
I'm horrible …
Rory's POV
I set down my curling iron and look at my appearance in the mirror. My hair is finally perfect, my make-up makes my face look … presentable, but not beautiful. My outfit is pretty, especially since my grandma did buy it for me. She has great fashion sense when it comes to society people.
I look down at my outfit and think about how I would rather be meeting Jess' family. I mean I've met his mom and his uncle, but the rest of his family is a mystery. I want to get to know him like that.
No, no, no … I am supposed to be thinking about Logan tonight. It is our night. I slip on my shoes and hear someone knock on my room door. I walk over and open the wooden door only to reveal Logan on the other side. I smile and he kisses me, but I keep it shorter than he wanted it to be.
"You look gorgeous," he comments, reaching for my hand.
I smile and grab my purse off of the dresser, "Thanks." We walk out to the car and all I can think about is Jess! The way he looks down when he is embarrassed and he doesn't blush but there is a pink tint slightly rising in his cheeks. Or the way he'll just look at me and make shivers run down my spine …
I lean my head back on the car seat and continue my thoughts about him until we pull up to his parents' house, no, mansion.
When we walk in I'm immediately awed by the beauty of the mansion. I've been in my grandparents' house, but this is just amazing. He's holding my hand and I tug him back, admiring the murals on the walls and ceiling.
"This is amazing," I remark, in a daze at the way this place looks untouched.
Logan smiles at me, "I know … I would be as completely amazed by this as you, but I'm used to it … it wears off." He nods his head towards the living room, "Come on."
I walk with him into the living room and I hear a woman from the other side of the room call out his name. I turn and she is walking towards us, smiling. She's older and beautiful; I see where Logan gets his looks. She kisses his cheek before turning to me with a big smile.
"And you must be Rory Gilmore. I have heard so much about you from Emily. She was right you are a very lovely girl." She holds out her hand and I shake it slowly.
"Nice to meet you," I hear myself say. Smiling, I sighed relieved at the way this was going. Maybe it wouldn't be so bad.
I spoke too soon. By the time we got to dinner and Logan's grandfather had joined us everything went down the drain. He went from belittling my mother for getting pregnant young and ruining my dad's life to telling Logan that Straub was right when he said I wouldn't be right for him.
"Logan is too good for a woman like you …" he says and I snap out of my daze. I swallow back the lump that was forming in my throat. I am about to get up to excuse myself when I hear Logan speak up.
"That's enough! I can't believe you would treat a girlfriend that I brought home like this. I'm embarrassed that Rory had to hear this from you. You have said enough, we're leaving." He turns to me and smiles slightly, "Come on, Rory." For once he didn't call me Ace. And for once Jess wasn't on my mind.
I get out of my chair and walk out of the dining room with Logan. Before I go I turn to them and manage to choke out a, "It was nice meeting you …"
On the way home I try to read his face, but I can't. His emotions aren't readable like Jess' are. When we get back to my apartment we walk into my room. He's still quiet so I sit beside him on the bed.
I set my hand on his knee and smile at him, "Thank you," I whisper. He finally looks up and smiles a little at me. He leans forward and kisses me softly. I pull him closer and he continues kissing me, getting faster with his motions. I'm a virgin so this was getting a little fast, but I didn't say anything.
He leans me back on the bed and I kiss him back. His hands go up my shirt and I shove them off, "Logan, no." He doesn't hear me, I guess because he continues kissing me. Finally I shriek, "No!"
Logan jerks away and jumps off the bed, "I'm sorry," he says softly. He runs his hand through his hair, "I'm so sorry." Biting his lip he walks to the door, but before he goes he looks back at me and shakes his head. Then he walks out.
When he's gone I adjust my shirt and lay my head in my hands. I feel myself about to cry. Apparently my door was open because I feel someone sit beside me and place their hand on my back. I look up and see Jess, smiling sympathetically at me. He rubs his hand up and down my back and I lay my head on his shoulder.
"Are you okay?" He asks me.
I shake my head.
"Want to talk about it?"
I shake my head, again. I feel him nod and I burry my head in the crook of his neck as I think about the events that occurred this evening. I soak his shirt with the tears that finally managed to come up.
A/N: So … hope you enjoy this chapter! Reviews make me write faster!
