The week flew by in a flurry of papers, projects, and Paris. Rory was so thankful when the last bell of the week rang. She slowly packed up her things and walked out of Chilton ready to catch the bus. As she walked out into the parking lot, she swung her bag around to pull out a book to read as she waited. However, as soon as she turned around she saw Jess leaning against his car, waiting for her. He looked incredibly hot and Rory almost blushed at the thoughts she was having. He gave her a smirk.
"What are you doing here?" She asked.
"Well I figured that instead of riding a bus that smells like shit, you could ride with me in a car that looks like shit," he explained sarcastically. She laughed.
"I see. And on the plus side, you're much easier on the eyes than the bus driver."
"Well at least that narrows down the competition," he said before walking over to her, planting a kiss on her lips. She smiled before heading over to the passenger's side of the car. He walked around to the driver's side. Rory smiled to herself as she realized that any other good little boy would've opened the door for her. He knew she had an independent mind and respected her for it. It was nice that he realized that she didn't need to be showered with nice gestures. The thought of it made her that much more elated that he was hers. When she got in, he noticed a goofy smile on her face.
"What is it Ror? You look like a clown invaded your body," he said jokingly.
"Haha very funny. I was actually just thinking about you," she said.
"Hmm, good thoughts?" He asked with a raised eyebrow.
"Always," she whispered. He started the car, and laced their fingers together as they drove towards Stars Hollow.
When they arrived at her house, Rory quickly realized that they had not been in this situation before. Lorelai had always been home when they were there together. This made her a little nervous.
They both got out and Jess smirked as he saw how freaked out she was about him coming in.
"So are we gonna go in or stare at our shoes?" He asked as she fumbled with her key for a few minutes longer than necessary.
"Oh, well…yes. Let's go in?" she said quickly as s he opened the door. Both of them headed into the living room as she dropped her stuff by the side of the couch. When he sat down, he noticed when she sat at least two feet away from him. He couldn't help but let out a chuckle.
"Rory, we've been alone in the house before. I don't think you need to sit in Russia over there," he said in a sympathetic tone.
"I know, but we've never been alone in the house before under these new circumstances," she reasoned.
"You mean the circumstances that we're kissing?" She nodded. "Ror, nothing is gonna happen that you don't want to happen. I promise." She smiled before curling up right next to him.
"So, on our first date tonight I still don't get to kiss you huh," she asked with a pout. He turned away, determined not to give in to her.
"Nope. I never give in to persuasion." He said with confidence. Rory raised an eyebrow. Her inner minx was finally coming free.
"Well I'm not going to make it easy on you," she whispered.
"Oh yea?" He liked the sound of that. Where was the shy girl that had barely wanted to sit next to him five seconds ago? He liked that she decided to disappear.
"I bought a new dress for tonight, little, black dress to be exact."
"Well it's gonna take more than you in a dress to get me to break," he said placing a chaste kiss on her temple.
"We'll see tonight, won't we?" She said with a smile. He scoffed.
"I guess we will." She turned so that she was facing him, and no more words needed to be said. He slowly leaned in and captured her lips in a searing kiss. Her arms quickly went around his neck as his held into her slight waist. He was taking it slow, but she wanted more. She ran her hands through his hair earning her a small moan from him. She took the opportunity to slip her tongue into his mouth, slowly exploring what she'd already memorized by heart. She felt him slowly lean into her as she suddenly felt her back flat against the couch with him on top of her. She noticed that he was holding him self above her, but she wanted to feel his weight on hers. She gently stroked his arms until she could feel him give her what she wanted.
Rory could tell they were treading on dangerous waters. They both knew there was a line that couldn't be crossed just yet. However they were approaching that line with more fervor with every touch; his fingers on her stomach, her hands low on his hips.
Suddenly, Rory heard the door swing open, and reacted by throwing Jess in the floor, nearly hitting the coffee table. She tried to stifle a laugh as hey tried to get is brain wrapped around the idea that his girlfriend just kicked his ass.
"Mother in the house! That's code for hands in the air in case you didn't know," she exclaimed as she saw Jess catching his breath on the floor, and Rory laughing on the couch.
"You two better not be fornicating in here, that's a terribly uncomfortable couch, she teased. Jess just rolled his eyes.
"Sorry Ms. Gilmore but I really must be going." He turned to Rory. "I'll come by around seven?" He gave her a pointed look and she bit her lip to keep the smile in.
"Yea, I'll be ready." He nodded before placing a considerably light kiss on her cheek.
As soon as he left, Lorelai was all over it.
"Rory, I may have been joking about what I said before but it seems to me like you two were getting pretty heated in here." Rory brushed her hair behind her ear.
"Yeah I guess you could say that," she said nervously.
"Rory you know that I like Jess. He's a decent kid. But I really don't think you should be rushing into anything, you've been dating a week, I shouldn't come home to see you in a horizontal position on the couch."
"I know mom and your right. We've only been dating a week. But mom, we've known each other for almost five months. I mean I feel like I know him more than anyone else. I know that he knows me better that anyone except you of course. I mean he can just look at me and know what I'm feeling, and it feels incredible, you know?" Lorelai nodded.
"Yea, I know what you mean. But please I just want you to be careful."
"I know we will. I don't think I'm ready for…that to happen anytime soon." She said shifting in her seat.
"Okay good. Now, he's coming in two hours. Go eat and get ready missy!"
"You got it," she said smiling. Tonight she was gonna make him kiss her no matter what he said.
It was ten minutes to seven and Rory was finally ready. She finished putting on her small black heels, and did a last check in the mirror.
"Sweets you are gonna knock his socks off," Lorelai praised as she came out of her room.
"I hope so," she said as she spun around. Soon enough, she heard a knock on the door and quickly took a deep breath. As she swung the door open her jaw almost dropped as far as his. He was wearing a really nice pair of jeans with a nice button down shirt. His hair was gelled just right and she had to fight the urge to just jump him right then and there.
He was also having trouble concentrating. He black dress was shorter than he thought, and her hair was down and curled, just the way he loved it. He cleared his throat as she leaned into him.
"What? I don't get to hug you," she asked innocently.
"Yeah right, I know all your tricks," he said. He pulled her in close, breathing in the scent of coffee and her strawberry soap. When they pulled away, Rory waved goodbye to her mother, and grabbed his hand as they went out to his car.
"So where are you taking me?" She asked brushing a hand through his hair.
"It's my little secret. However when we do get there, you're gonna want to kiss me so bad," he said teasingly
"Please, I can so resist you, trust me," she said with confidence. He just smirked.
"I'm sure. Now just enjoy the ride, no seducing the driver," he smirked. She put her hands up innocently as he continued to drive.
"Okay, we're here. He said as he parked the car. Rory got out, in awe of what she saw.
"Jess. This is the New Haven green!" She shrieked.
"Really? Huh, just thought it looked nice." She swatted his arm.
"oh my god I need to kiss you," she whispered giving him the pout and swishing her dress so that it slid a little higher. He groaned but closed his eyes.
"I refuse to give into your seductive ways," he whispered close to her ear. "Later, however, I will have no choice," he gave her ear a light bite as she squirmed.
"Fine then, let's eat!" He laughed as she pulled him in the direction of an ice cream shop.
After buying her a vanilla cone with sprinkles, and getting himself a cup with plain chocolate ice cream, the two of them sat on a bench in the middle of the square.
"I love this place at night," she whispered out loud. He grinned at her.
"Yeah it's nice here." She watched as he took a bite of his plain ice cream. She decided to give him some adventure so she took his spoon from him, ignored his protest, and scooped some of her sprinkles into his cup. He gave her a teasing glare.
"That was so uncalled for," he attempted to scowl, but she was bent over in a fit of contagious giggles. After she gained her wits again she looked at him.
"I just though you could use a little excitement in your life," she said with a shrug.
"With sprinkles?" She simply nodded before licking her ice cream cone.
"You know, rainbow sprinkles are supposed to be good for you," she reasoned. He just laughed and pulled her closer.
"Hey Rory?" He asked quietly, stroking her hand with his.
"Yea?" She said, bright and bubbly.
"I'm graduating…top five percent." She looked at him, not sure if she had heard him correct. When she saw the seriousness in his warm eyes, she pulled his face into hers and kissed him, long and slow, enjoying the moment. She didn't care that she wasn't allowed to; she just drank him in letting him know that she was proud of him. After a few minutes, she let her forehead rest against his, giving him a small smile.
"Jess, I'm so, so proud of you. I knew you could do it," she whispered.
"I couldn't have done it with out you," he replied with a shrug. "On a light note, I do believe you broke the terms of our bet Ms. Gilmore." She rolled her eyes.
"You complaining?" she asked him with a sigh.
"Absolutely not," he replied.
"Than shut up and kiss me again," she whispered before he pulled her closer.
"Yes ma'am." He complied with her wishes, and kissed her with everything he had.
