Title: Soundproof
Author: Bent137
Disclaimer: I own very little, ergo I do not own the show Gilmore Girls, Luke's diner, the band Jonny Was, Chilton, or The Taco Bell Chihuahua
Spoilers: Um, May contain scenes and characters and references not seen in Season One.
Authors Note: Sequel to Single Again, I recommend reading it first. Literati, possibly other ships thrown in for Lorelai and Lane. Titles come from a song, "Soundproof" by Jonny Was...
Chapter Nine:
Hello...
Instead of calling Jess, Rory decided to go to the diner. Lorelai decided to tag along so they could have dinner after Rory was done talking to Jess. So the two walked out their door and began the trek to Luke's.
"Oh, hey," Rory said. "I got to see my first Chilton janitor today."
"Really," Lorelai drawled, raising her eyebrows. "Just what were you doing in the custodial closet while dating Jess."
"Mom," Rory half-whined. "Actually it was even better than that!"
"Blasphemy!"
"Really! Half of the school got food poisoning from a bad batch of baked beans and were getting sick all over the place. A couple even had to go to the emergency room."
"Eww, Rory!"
"But, the best part was I was the only Franklin writer not sick, so I got the article."
"What about Paris?" Lorelai asked
"She threw up all over Headmaster Charleston's shoes," Rory grinned.
Lorelai laughed as she pushed open the door to Luke's, "That is really good."
Rory laughed with her, "You grab a table, I'll be right there." Lorelai nodded and moved away. Rory took a deep breath and walked towards the counter. Jess was there with his back to her. "Excuse me sir, may I have a word with you?"
"Look, am I wearing a name tag?" he turned and his voice faltered, "No..... uh, hi Rory."
"Jess. So what does a name tag have to do with anything?"
"A lack of a name tag generally indicates a lack of authority."
"Hmm. Well, with my extensive food industry knowledge I feel secure in stating that in food, that is reversed. Waitress' wear name tags," she pointed out.
"Ah, yes, but busboys don't."
"Point for you. Anyways, I came to say I'm sorry. I was avoiding you and it was wrong of me. I now understand why you did what you did and I hope you can forgive me."
"Only if you can forgive me," Jess said taking her hand.
She smiled, "I already have."
Across the diner Luke was approaching Lorelai's table, "What'll it be?"
"We need two cheeseburgers, two fries, and two coffees," she smiled at him.
He shook his head sadly, "Some days I wonder how you can eat that crap. Some days I really don't want to know."
She grinned and leaned forward, "Genetics"
He sighed, "Fine, but don't come crawling to me when you suffer heart failure."
"Gee, the Chihuahua never gives me this much trouble."