Chapter 3
"20 dollars!"
"25!"
"30!" Lorelai shouted. There was no way she was gonna let Kirk beat her on this one.
"Mother dearest, you do realize you don't traditionally try and buy back your own item" Rory whispered to her mother, referring to the fact that the crazy women was trying to buy the bag she and her mother had brought in.
"I know dear, but don't you love the confused looks on everyone's faces?"
"I think they're just confused on why anyone would try to win a bag that hideous in the first place." Rory muttered.
"Awwe don't say that, you'll hurt Elvis's feelings!" Lorelai chided.
"Sold to Kirk for 40 dollars!" Taylor announced.
"Oh you awful child look what you made me do!" Lorelai exclaimed in mock anger to Rory. Rory just grinned, wondering what Kirk would do with a bag full of Metalica CDs and old books (which is what she and Jess had eventually decided to stuff the bags with.)
"Oh well, better luck next time" Rory whispered, standing up to go outside and get some fresh air.
Rory made her way out of the town meeting building and eventually found herself in the middle of the town at the gazebo. She climbed the steps and took a seat at one of the benches inside. She closed her eyes for just a second and let the frosty air blow across her face, kissing her eyelids and tickling her nose.
Jess stopped when he reached the gazebo. His girlfriend looked so beautiful and serene he hated to disturb her. The sight of her made his heart race. Taking a deep breath he climbed up the steps and whispered, "Rory?"
Rory opened her eyes to the familiar voice. She wasn't surprised, she had expected Jess to find her. "Hey", she whispered. Jess made his way over to the bench and sat down beside her. Noticing that she was shivering, he pulled her into his arms and began gently rubbing her hands with his own. Rory went limp in his embrace. She felt so safe in his arms, cherished, almost loved. She shook her head at her fanciful thoughts and smiled up at Jess. He chose that moment to lean down and kiss her softly. He had meant only to give her a quick kiss, but when he felt her soft lips, and heard her content sigh, he decided to deepen the kiss. Her mouth was so warm and inviting, and he loved the way she shyly rubbed her tongue against his own. His mouth gently slanted over hers, again and again, and only when he heard her moan in his arms, did he pull back. "Hey," he whispered. He was arrogantly pleased with the bemused look on her pretty face and the passionate glow in her blue eyes. He reached into his jacket pocket. "Here," he whispered, "This is for you". Rory sat up straighter and opened the small velvet box to find a pair of small, dangling earrings with clear blue gems in the shape of hearts hanging on them. "They reminded me of your eyes," he explained, feeling a little stupid and a lot embarrassed.
"They're beautiful," Rory whispered stunned, "but what are they for?"
Jess grinned sheepishly, "Our anniversary"
"But when did you get them? I was with you all day...?" She asked, confused.
"Who said I got them today?" Jess asked.
"But this morning ... I thought ... I mean, you didn't?"
"Of course I didn't forget. You only get one one month anniversary" Jess smiled cockily. Rory felt her eyes fill up with tears of happiness. "Shh, don't cry, Rory," Jess whispered, his voice husky. Then he leaned down and kissed her, and she forgot all about crying. Her last coherent thought was of just how perfect everything was. She really should have known it was too good to last.