Author: Meaganvallejoforever

Title: Gilmore: Out of Order

Chapter 10

Disclaimer: I do not own Gilmore Girls or the characters affiliated with the show.

Previously:

"But you'll call a lot right?"

"As much as I can. My manager seems to think I'll be pretty busy the first month or so."

"Well at least we got a proper goodbye this time." He smiled at my statement.

"Who said I'm done saying goodbye." He got a playful grin on his face as he climbed on top of me.

It was going to be so hard to let him leave tomorrow. Once again, I would have to find a way to not be thinking of him every second of my life. God Jess, do you even know what you do to me?

--- Three Days Later ---

I looked out my apartment window, taking a short break from studying. Letting out a long sigh I realized how boring it was in this place. I closed my eyes just to picture him in front of me. I can remember exactly what he was wearing and the wonderful smell of my shampoo and his cigarettes.

A smile crept upon my lips as I thought of the night before he left. How we laid in my bed all night talking and making love.

"Hey Rory, aren't you supposed to be in class."

My thoughts were torn as Paris interrupted them. "My professor had something come up and class was cancelled. So I'm studying."

"Studying… daydreaming of James Dean wanna-be. It's all the same isn't it?" She gave a sympathetic look after her joke. "I'm sorry; I'm just trying to lighten the mood."

"Thanks, but I just miss him so much. And we only got a couple days together where we weren't fighting before he was shipped off to California to become a dreamy author."

She gave an all-knowing smile. "Sounds like someone is jealous of the California beach bimbos. You know he wouldn't do anything to hurt you."

"He called earlier today. We got to talk for like half an hour but then his manager told him he had to go. I knew it would be this way, so I'm prepared to be hurt or sad."

"Rory… you're in love. You can't prepare for the best or for the worst. All you can do is have hope… hope that in the end, your heart is still in one piece."

I knew she was right. I closed my books and stacked all my papers. "I think I'm just going to go out for a while. Maybe Logan can cheer me up."

"Oh yeah Logan called you earlier. He said he had some really important news to tell you."

I thanked her and put on my sweater. I flipped open my phone and brought up Logan's number. "Hey Ace."

"Hey Paris said you had something important to tell me."

"Oh right… I mean it's not that big of a deal, but I wanted to tell you. So can you meet me at the café right outside campus in about fifteen minutes?"

After I agreed I went over to the café and waited. He was there within minutes and had the biggest grin on his face when he came over to the table. "Hey you, what's the big news?"

"I quit my father's business." His smile grew wider, if that was even possible. "I'm done with the Huntzbergers for good."

"Oh my god I can't believe you actually did it. Congratulations Logan, I'm proud of you. So what are you going to do for money now?"

"I'm going to start looking around for some companies that aren't exactly top notch, but on their way."

"That's so wonderful. You finally have your own direction in life and you're fulfilling your dreams. You have no idea how jealous I am of you."

"Thanks Ace. Hearing you say that makes it so much better."

I rolled my eyes in disbelief. "Why does every guy I've dated need my approval?" He gave me a confused look but I just told him never mind. "I want to be the first to know when you get your first job, okay."

"Of course, you will be the first to know." He grabbed my hand from across the table. "I couldn't have done this without you Rory. I know that we only made up for real a few days ago, but it really gave me that push."

"How about we celebrate? We can go to the beach or something!"

"Are you just trying to go see Jess?" He gave a teasing smile.

"No, I meant the east coast beach."

"Celebrating sounds like a great idea, and I was actually going to ask you to come with me to Florida for vacation."

"Sounds like fun, who else will be going?"

"You already know I can't go anywhere that has potential party status without Colin and Finn. So they're going and then you. I just want my close friends this time. Besides, my money is running low."

"Hmm, I'll be the only girl on the trip with you three drunks?" I thought about it for a second and nodded. "You know I can't resist you."

I finished off the cup of coffee that had been sitting in front of me and stood up. "Have to run off now?"

"I have to go to New York and get my things from my office."

His face looked shocked. "Are you quitting the paper Ace?"

I nodded slowly. "I just have more important things that I need to do. I have to concentrate on Yale and other things."

"As long as you know what you really want." I told him it was and left the café.

I got to my office at the paper and saw they had threw a couple boxes in the corner for me to pack my stuff in. "Gee I can tell they're sad to see me go." I said sarcastically to myself.

I reminisced over most of the things I was putting away. A heavy sigh came out as I finished and looked around the empty office. I picked up the boxes, and without looking back, I left that building and altogether, my old life.

--- The next day ---

I drove into Stars Hollow with a certain relief that I had a chance for a fresh start. After parking in front of the 'crap shack' I walked over to Luke's to find my mother.

"Hey kid, you're earlier than I expected." She sat at the counter with a large cup of coffee in front of her.

"Yeah, Paris was inviting Doyle over for their anniversary."

"So dirty, nasty sex, go on."

"Exactly, and I didn't want to be there for that. And seeing them all romantic made me jealous and sad."

I felt her hand rub across my back. "Oh hun, I'm sorry. But at least you get to go soak up the sun in Florida for a few weeks with your friends. That should get your mind off of things for a while right?" I nodded in agreement. "So I took the liberty of buying you a new bathing suit. And before you say anything, I am not going to allow you to take a one-piece on vacation. No arguing!"

I felt defeated and put my hands in the air. "I give up! I'm too tired from driving to even start arguing. But if I don't like the bathing suit then I can always buy another there at the beach."

"Fine, but don't complain to me when you didn't get any from some hot surfer, and Logan doesn't want to be seen with you."

I rolled my eyes at her exaggeration. "Speaking of Logan, he's going to meet me here early tomorrow morning. I'm thinking a movie night tonight before I leave."

After we got all the supplies for the Gilmore's infamous movie night, we sat down and pushed in Casablanca.

The movie went well. I barely thought of Jess and just enjoyed being with my mom. "Hey sweets, you have something on your mind that you want to talk about?"

"I just miss him mom. This isn't fair at all. I shouldn't be going to the beach with Logan on my summer vacation. It should be Jess inviting me."

She gave an evil smile. "Could you imagine Jess walking down Florida Beach in a speedo?"

I rolled my eyes and laughed. "Thanks for that image mom." I looked at the clock and noticed how late it was. "I should head to bed. I'll wake you up and say goodbye tomorrow okay?"

"Alright, good night." I hugged her and went into my room. Feeling a bit down, I decided to dial up Jess' number.

"Hey you."

"Hey Jess are you busy?"

"Not right at this moment. I'm taking a break and eating some dinner."

"That's cool. Mom and I just got done watching Casablanca and eating a bunch of junk food."

"I miss you Rory."

I felt my stomach flutter. "I miss you so much."

"So what are you doing tomorrow?"

I chewed on my lip, wondering how he would react to me going to Florida with the boys. "Well Logan invited me down to the beach with Finn and Colin."

The line went silent for a few moments. "Oh really… so you and Logan are getting closer again?"

"Yeah, well I mean, he's matured a lot. He finally got away from his family and has started out on his own. He came over and apologized that day you told me you were leaving. So our friendship has improved."

"That's great to hear. Look, I have another call and it's important so I'm going to have to take it."

"Oh no problem, I'll call you from Florida tomorrow, okay? I love you Jess."

"I love you too, bye." I hung up feeling better and settled down in my bed.

Hopefully this trip to Florida would be a good distraction from Jess.

To be continued…