*Disclaimer: I don't own the series Gilmore Girls or the characters. All I
own is my imagination and the plot.
*A/N: Hi everyone!!! Sorry it took a while before I updated this story. But I always try to update every story from time to time. But don't worry though I made this chapter extra longer. Well actually I didn't. It just came out this long. And the entire chapter is focused on Rory and Jess!!! Now you can't wait to read it, can't you ? Well don't worry I'm almost done. I wanna THANK everyone who left a review and read this story. THANK YOU SO MUCH!!! And I hope that you guys do the same with this chapter. Cause I spend a lot of time writing this chapter, so I would really appreciate it if you reviewed. THANKS!!!
*~*~*:-)*~*~*Bye, smile :-)
Rory closed the door behind her with a smile on her face. She had spend the entire afternoon at the diner. Her smile turned into a grin. And she didn't spend all her time there because of the food. She had spend the entire afternoon there because of a certain guy with messy, black hair and a sly smirk. And slowly he was starting to steal her heart. Every time she was around him she could feel the butterflies fly around in her stomach and she felt nervous. Rory knew that it wasn't right for her to have these feelings for Jess when she had a boyfriend. But she couldn't help it. She was starting to fall for her best friend.
L: ''Sweets, is that you ?!''
R: ''Yeah.''
She tried to stop thinking about Jess and went into the living room. As soon as she came in her mom threw something at her. Rory quickly caught it and looked at the object in her hands. It was a dress, a blue dress actually.
R: ''Thanks.''
Rory looked at the dress and ran her fingers over the soft fabric.
L: ''It's for the party.''
R: ''Party ?''
L: ''Yeah, the one my mom and dad are throwing.''
R: ''I still don't get it.''
L: ''You're coming with me.''
Rory looked up at her mom, who was also holding a dress in her hands.
R: ''What happened to Luke ?''
L: ''He said no and since I don't wanna go alone, you're coming with me.''
R: ''Don't I have a say in this ?''
Lorelai shook her head.
L: ''Now go put the dress on.''
Rory looked at the dress once more.
R: ''You're kidding right ?''
L: ''Nope, that's what you're wearing tonight.''
R: ''I'm never going to fit into this.''
L: ''You'll find a way.''
R: ''What if I don't ?''
L: ''Trust me you will.''
R: ''This is so not fair.''
L: ''I know. It's great to be a mother.''
Rory gave her a look before she went into her room to change.
Almost an hour later the two Gilmore Girls walked over to the car still arguing.
R: ''I can't believe I got stuck wearing this.''
L: ''It's a beautiful dress.''
R: ''It's short.''
L: ''No it isn't.''
R: ''Yes it is. Trust me, I'm the one who's wearing it and how come you got the longer one ?''
L: ''Because I bought them.''
Rory rolled her eyes at her mom.
L: ''I saw that.''
Rory was just about to say something back when she heard someone cough behind her. She and her mom both turned around to see who it was. To their surprise Luke and Jess were standing in the garden and Luke was actually wearing a suit. Rory bit her bottom lip to keep herself from laughing. She saw that her mom was doing the same.
L: ''What's with the suit ?''
Luke: ''This is what you're supposed to wear to these sort of things, right ?''
L: ''What are you talking about ?''
Luke: ''I'm talking about the party.''
Suddenly Lorelai understood and looked at him with a smile on her face.
L: ''You're coming to the party with me ?''
Luke: ''Yeah.''
L: ''Why did you change your mind ?''
J: ''Yeah, why did you uncle Luke ?''
Rory's eyes found their way to Jess' eyes and she smiled at him.
Jess smirked back at her and let his eyes wander from her eyes, to her lips and back again. He couldn't believe how beautiful she looked in that dress. It fitted her body perfect and it showed of every line and curve. He started to think about what it would be like to touch her.
Luke: ''That doesn't matter. I'm here now aren't I ?''
L: ''I guess you're right. Thanks.''
Luke: ''Whatever, let's just go and get this over with.''
L: ''After you.''
Lorelai took a step aside so that Luke could get in the car. Before he did, he turned around and looked at Jess.
Luke: ''Behave.''
J: ''Don't worry uncle Luke, I won't do anything wild like go plaid or anything.''
Luke sighed and got in the car.
L: ''I guess you're of the hook hon.''
R: ''Ah I was really looking forward to the party.''
Lorelai smiled at her.
L: ''I'm sure you were. Have fun you two.''
She got in the car too and moments later she drove of.
Rory let out a sigh of relief and glanced at Jess from the corner of her eye.
J: ''Glad you're of the hook ?''
R: ''More than you'll ever know. I'll have to thank Luke when I see him again.''
J: ''I wouldn't worry about that.''
R: ''What do you mean ?''
J: ''Do you really think that Luke wanted to go to this party ?''
R: ''Well.......no.''
J: ''He just wanted to spend time with your mom.''
R: ''Yeah right.''
J: ''Fine don't believe me.''
Rory thought about it for a while.
R: ''It would be great though if they got together.''
J: ''Yeah, so is it okay if I stay here for a while ?''
R: ''Here ?''
J: ''Yeah, until Luke and your mom get back.''
Jess looked at her again and let his eyes linger a little too long, because Rory took a step back and wrapped her arms around her stomach.
R: ''I don't know.''
She avoided Jess' eyes. She backed away some more and bit her bottom lip again. She wasn't sure. Dean wouldn't approve of it. What was she saying ? She didn't need Dean's approval to spend time with Jess.
J: ''It's okay, I understand.''
Rory looked at him and saw his eyes darken.
R: ''Of course you can stay Jess.''
She gave him a warm smile and waited for him to return it and he did.
J: ''After you my lady.''
Rory blushed and quickly turned around. How could a simple comment like that make her blush ?
Jess shoved his hands in his pockets and followed her inside. He took advantage of the situation and let his eyes wander again. Only this time she didn't see it.
R: ''I'm going to change.''
Jess nodded and forced himself to look at her face. Rory waited for a moment before she turned around and started to walk over to her room. Jess smirked and lowered his eyes to her hips. Suddenly she turned around. Jess stopped smirking and met her eyes, pretending that he wasn't just checking her out.
R: ''You can order pizza if you want.''
J: ''Good to know.''
Rory gave him one more look and disappeared into her room.
Jess shook his head and grabbed the phone. He was checking out his best friend, what was next ?
A few minutes later Rory joined Jess again. Jess was sitting on the couch looking through some videos. As soon as he saw Rory he started to smile. Rory started to blush and gave him a shy smile. Jess kept looking at her. He liked the way she looked in the dress more, but she was still beautiful. She looked so cute and sweet in her oversized sweats and little tanktop. She looked so young and fragile untouched by all the bad things and people in the world.
R: ''What ?''
She wiped a strand of hair away from her face and met Jess' eyes. Jess felt his knees weaken and was glad that he was sitting down.
J: ''Nothing. You just look different than before.''
R: ''I know, my mom picked out the dress.''
She sat down next to Jess on the couch.
J: ''Well if it means anything you looked great in it.''
R: ''Thanks.''
She quickly looked at him.
R: ''So what movie are we watching ?''
J: ''Whatever you want.''
R: ''I don't care either. You pick one.''
J: ''Okay.''
Jess grabbed a video and a moment later the movie started. When Rory saw which movie he picked she grimaced.
R: ''The night of the living dead ?''
J: ''You said that I could pick the movie.''
Rory sighed and crossed her arms. He was right, she did say that. Jess smiled and looked at the screen.
When the doorbell rang Rory screamed. Jess started to laugh.
J: ''It's just the doorbell.''
Rory closed her eyes and swallowed before she opened her eyes again.
J: ''Are you sure you're old enough to watch this movie ?''
R: ''Shut up Dodger.''
She gave him a foul look and got up to open the door. Jess stopped the movie and went into the kitchen. Rory paid for the pizza and went into the kitchen too. She gave him a warning look. Jess didn't say a thing and just watched her with an amused look on his face.
When they were done, they went back into the living room. Rory walked past a window and stopped for a moment to look outside. It was raining and she could hear the thunder that was coming closer and closer. Jess joined her and looked out the window too.
R: ''Do you think that it will get any worse ?''
J: ''Don't know, why ?''
R: ''I just hate thunder.''
She could feel his warm breath in her neck and she shivered.
J: ''Yeah, it's pretty scary.''
Rory smiled slightly. Ever since they were little he had made fun of the fact that she hated lightning and thunder. Suddenly a bolt of lightning lit the dark night and scared Rory. She backed away from the window and bumped into Jess.
Jess quickly wrapped his arms around her waist and pulled her against his chest. He took in the smell of her hair.
As soon as Rory felt his arms around her, she started to calm down. He could always do that. She could feel his chest against her back and had to fight the urge to rub herself up against him.
J: ''Hey, there's nothing to be afraid of, it's just lightning
His voice fell into a soft whisper.
R: ''I can't help it, it just scares me.''
J: ''I know.''
He pulled her even closer and kissed her hair. Rory's pulse quickened and her heart started to beat faster. She knew that she had to stop this before things went to far, but she had trouble doing just that. Maybe she wanted things to go too far ?
Before Jess would do anything that he would regret later, he let her go and took a step back.
Rory was glad that he was the one who pulled away. She turned around to face him and smiled.
R: ''Thanks.''
He wondered if she was relieved that he had let her go ? Was she thanking him for that ?
J: ''No problem.''
R: ''Let's get back to the movie.''
J: ''Are you sure you can handle that ?''
Rory playfully hit him on the arm and walked over to the couch. Jess took a deep breath and did the same. Rory curled her knees up and wrapped her arms around them. During the movie Jess kept stealing secret glances at her.
She pretended that she didn't notice, but she could feel him watching her. A small smile crept on her face and she knew that she was blushing. On one hand she liked the idea of her and Jess falling for each other. Two best friends fall in love with each other. It just sounded so right and there could be nothing wrong with that, right ? Well wrong, cause she was with Dean and not with Jess. So on the other hand she just wished that she could stop thinking of Jess as more than a friend. She liked things the way they were and she didn't want things to change and complicated. Besides change kind of scared her, even more than thunder and lightning. Speaking of thunder and lightning........she turned her head to look out the window. The rain got worse and the thunder sounded louder. Just as she brought her attention back to the screen the thunder got even louder, too loud for her and she covered her ears with her hands. A flash of lightning lit up the dark sky and the room and thunder filled the night with noise. Rory closed her eyes and waited for the thunder to stop, but it didn't. It just got worse and suddenly the lights and the TV went out. Rory screamed and kept her eyes closed.
J: ''Are you okay ?''
She could hear Jess' voice, but she couldn't see him. Even when she opened her eyes, she still couldn't see him.
R: ''Jess ?''
She removed her hands from her ears.
J: ''I'm right here.''
She could feel his hand grab hers and when her eyes got used to the darkness see could see his face. He looked worried.
Rory looked up at him and for a minute Jess was afraid that she might hear his heart beat, because it was beating so loud. Her eyes looked even brighter in the dark.
J: ''Just at the good part of the movie this happens, can you believe it ?''
He heard her laugh softly and he squeezed her hand to remind her that she wasn't alone and that he was right beside her.
J: ''So does this happen a lot here ?''
R: ''Yeah, almost every time it rains.''
J: ''So what do you and your mom do when this happens ?''
R: ''We go to Luke's.''
J: ''What's plan B ?''
R: ''Get candles.''
Jess let go of Rory's hand and got up carefully.
R: ''What are you doing ?''
J: ''Getting candles.''
R: ''You can't leave me her.''
J: ''Then come with me.''
Rory hesitated, but when another bolt of lightning lit up the room she quickly grabbed one of Jess' arms.
J: ''I didn't know you liked me this much.''
Rory didn't say a thing and followed him to the kitchen to get a flash- light. When they found a flash-light, they got the candles and went back to the living room. Rory and Jess started to light candles everywhere in the room until Rory was satisfied with the amount of light in the room.
J: ''So what do we do now ?''
R: ''Sit on the couch and cover your ears.''
J: ''Sure.''
Rory ignored him and did just like said. She sat down on the couch and covered her ears. Jess laughed and sat down next to her. He got a book out of his pocket and started to read.
R: ''What are you doing ?''
J: ''Reading.''
R: ''How can you do that when it's dark and scary ?''
J: ''Okay no more scary movies for you.''
Another bolt of lightning lit up the room and thunder followed. Rory shrieked and grabbed Jess.
J: ''If you want me, just say so angeleyes.''
He smirked at her and locked eyes with hers.
R: ''In your dreams Dodger.''
She took her hands of of Jess' arm, but moved closer to him. She started to read his book too.
Jess noticed it, but didn't say anything about it. He liked the way she was sitting so close to him and the way she was breathing on to his skin. After a while he glanced at her and smiled. She had fallen asleep on his shoulder. She looked so cute when she was sleeping. He carefully stroked her hair and gave her a kiss on her cheek before he started to read again.
Finally the lights went on. Jess closed his book and looked out of the window. it was still raining, but at least the thunder and lightning had stopped. He looked at Rory who was still asleep. He started to stroke her cheek with his thumb until she opened her eyes.
When Rory opened her eyes she looked straight into the eyes of Jess. Was she dreaming or was he actually stroking her cheek ? She closed her eyes again and enjoyed the way he was softly stroking her cheek a moment longer. Finally she opened her eyes again.
J: ''Hey angeleyes.''
She smiled at him and laced her fingers with his.
R: ''Did the rain stop ?''
J: ''No, but the thunder and lightning did.''
Rory closed her eyes again.
R: ''I'm tired.''
J: ''Well go right back to sleep then.''
Rory opened her eyes again and let go of his hand.
R: ''I'm sorry.''
J: ''No problem, besides you look even cuter when you're sleeping.''
Rory started to blush and got up. She didn't know how to react to his comment. Should she take it as a compliment ? She started to put out candles. She could hear Jess sigh and get up. She wondered if she hurt him by not responding to his comment ? She walked over to a bookcase and was just about to blow the candle out when she heard Jess' footsteps behind her. She quickly turned around and was surprised to find Jess standing so close to her. They were only standing inches apart from each other. Suddenly Jess started to move closer. She looked up at him, wondering what he was doing ? He brought his head closer to hers. Rory thought that he was going to kiss her and tried to take a step back, but she couldn't. She was trapped between Jess and the bookcase. Jess leaned in and brought his lips closer to hers. He gave her a teasing look and blew out the candle right next to Rory's face. Rory trembled and closed her eyes when she felt Jess' breath on her cheek. Finally he took a step back and Rory quickly moved past him and started to clean up the empty pizza box.
Jess watched Rory as she started to clean up. He wanted to kiss her, but when he saw the scared look on her face he changed his mind and blew out the candle instead. He looked up when he heard someone come in.
L: ''Hey guys.''
R: ''Hi mom, how was it ?''
L: ''Don't get me started. How was your night ?''
R: ''Fine, we watched a movie.''
L: ''Oooo which one ?''
R: ''The night of the living dead.''
L: ''Kidding right ?''
J: ''Nope, she said that I could pick a movie.''
L: ''Rory take my advice never let a guy pick the movie.''
R: ''I will.''
L: ''Did anything else happen ?''
J: ''Yeah, there was thunder and lightning and we sat in the dark for a couple of hours.''
L: ''That's horrible.''
R: ''I know, but everything turned out okay.''
L: ''So you two had fun ?''
Rory nodded.
J: ''You could say that.''
L: ''Good. Well I'm going to bed, I'm tired.''
R: ''Me too, I'll let Jess out and then I'll go to bed too.''
L: ''Okay sweets. Night Jess.''
She smiled at them and went upstairs to her room.
J: ''So I have to leave now ?''
R: ''It's late Jess.''
J: ''So ?''
R: ''I'm tired and I wanna go to bed.''
She grabbed his jacket and handed it to him. He took it, but didn't move.
J: ''Then go to bed.''
R: ''I will, right after you leave.''
She walked over to the door and opened it. Jess slowly put on his jacket and casually walked over to the door.
R: ''Jess.''
J: ''Rory.''
R: ''Jess will you just leave.''
J: ''You sure like my name a lot.''
R: ''Yeah, I just love your name.''
Jess gave looked at her intensely and stepped outside.
J: ''Sweet dreams.''
He shoved his hands in his pockets and started to walk away still facing her. Rory smiled at him.
R: ''See you tomorrow Jess.''
Jess nodded and turned around. Rory watched him walk away and closed the door. On her way to her room she walked past the candle that Jess blew out. She reached out and touched it. He was so close and she would have kissed him, if he had given her the chance.
*A/N: Hi everyone!!! Sorry it took a while before I updated this story. But I always try to update every story from time to time. But don't worry though I made this chapter extra longer. Well actually I didn't. It just came out this long. And the entire chapter is focused on Rory and Jess!!! Now you can't wait to read it, can't you ? Well don't worry I'm almost done. I wanna THANK everyone who left a review and read this story. THANK YOU SO MUCH!!! And I hope that you guys do the same with this chapter. Cause I spend a lot of time writing this chapter, so I would really appreciate it if you reviewed. THANKS!!!
*~*~*:-)*~*~*Bye, smile :-)
Rory closed the door behind her with a smile on her face. She had spend the entire afternoon at the diner. Her smile turned into a grin. And she didn't spend all her time there because of the food. She had spend the entire afternoon there because of a certain guy with messy, black hair and a sly smirk. And slowly he was starting to steal her heart. Every time she was around him she could feel the butterflies fly around in her stomach and she felt nervous. Rory knew that it wasn't right for her to have these feelings for Jess when she had a boyfriend. But she couldn't help it. She was starting to fall for her best friend.
L: ''Sweets, is that you ?!''
R: ''Yeah.''
She tried to stop thinking about Jess and went into the living room. As soon as she came in her mom threw something at her. Rory quickly caught it and looked at the object in her hands. It was a dress, a blue dress actually.
R: ''Thanks.''
Rory looked at the dress and ran her fingers over the soft fabric.
L: ''It's for the party.''
R: ''Party ?''
L: ''Yeah, the one my mom and dad are throwing.''
R: ''I still don't get it.''
L: ''You're coming with me.''
Rory looked up at her mom, who was also holding a dress in her hands.
R: ''What happened to Luke ?''
L: ''He said no and since I don't wanna go alone, you're coming with me.''
R: ''Don't I have a say in this ?''
Lorelai shook her head.
L: ''Now go put the dress on.''
Rory looked at the dress once more.
R: ''You're kidding right ?''
L: ''Nope, that's what you're wearing tonight.''
R: ''I'm never going to fit into this.''
L: ''You'll find a way.''
R: ''What if I don't ?''
L: ''Trust me you will.''
R: ''This is so not fair.''
L: ''I know. It's great to be a mother.''
Rory gave her a look before she went into her room to change.
Almost an hour later the two Gilmore Girls walked over to the car still arguing.
R: ''I can't believe I got stuck wearing this.''
L: ''It's a beautiful dress.''
R: ''It's short.''
L: ''No it isn't.''
R: ''Yes it is. Trust me, I'm the one who's wearing it and how come you got the longer one ?''
L: ''Because I bought them.''
Rory rolled her eyes at her mom.
L: ''I saw that.''
Rory was just about to say something back when she heard someone cough behind her. She and her mom both turned around to see who it was. To their surprise Luke and Jess were standing in the garden and Luke was actually wearing a suit. Rory bit her bottom lip to keep herself from laughing. She saw that her mom was doing the same.
L: ''What's with the suit ?''
Luke: ''This is what you're supposed to wear to these sort of things, right ?''
L: ''What are you talking about ?''
Luke: ''I'm talking about the party.''
Suddenly Lorelai understood and looked at him with a smile on her face.
L: ''You're coming to the party with me ?''
Luke: ''Yeah.''
L: ''Why did you change your mind ?''
J: ''Yeah, why did you uncle Luke ?''
Rory's eyes found their way to Jess' eyes and she smiled at him.
Jess smirked back at her and let his eyes wander from her eyes, to her lips and back again. He couldn't believe how beautiful she looked in that dress. It fitted her body perfect and it showed of every line and curve. He started to think about what it would be like to touch her.
Luke: ''That doesn't matter. I'm here now aren't I ?''
L: ''I guess you're right. Thanks.''
Luke: ''Whatever, let's just go and get this over with.''
L: ''After you.''
Lorelai took a step aside so that Luke could get in the car. Before he did, he turned around and looked at Jess.
Luke: ''Behave.''
J: ''Don't worry uncle Luke, I won't do anything wild like go plaid or anything.''
Luke sighed and got in the car.
L: ''I guess you're of the hook hon.''
R: ''Ah I was really looking forward to the party.''
Lorelai smiled at her.
L: ''I'm sure you were. Have fun you two.''
She got in the car too and moments later she drove of.
Rory let out a sigh of relief and glanced at Jess from the corner of her eye.
J: ''Glad you're of the hook ?''
R: ''More than you'll ever know. I'll have to thank Luke when I see him again.''
J: ''I wouldn't worry about that.''
R: ''What do you mean ?''
J: ''Do you really think that Luke wanted to go to this party ?''
R: ''Well.......no.''
J: ''He just wanted to spend time with your mom.''
R: ''Yeah right.''
J: ''Fine don't believe me.''
Rory thought about it for a while.
R: ''It would be great though if they got together.''
J: ''Yeah, so is it okay if I stay here for a while ?''
R: ''Here ?''
J: ''Yeah, until Luke and your mom get back.''
Jess looked at her again and let his eyes linger a little too long, because Rory took a step back and wrapped her arms around her stomach.
R: ''I don't know.''
She avoided Jess' eyes. She backed away some more and bit her bottom lip again. She wasn't sure. Dean wouldn't approve of it. What was she saying ? She didn't need Dean's approval to spend time with Jess.
J: ''It's okay, I understand.''
Rory looked at him and saw his eyes darken.
R: ''Of course you can stay Jess.''
She gave him a warm smile and waited for him to return it and he did.
J: ''After you my lady.''
Rory blushed and quickly turned around. How could a simple comment like that make her blush ?
Jess shoved his hands in his pockets and followed her inside. He took advantage of the situation and let his eyes wander again. Only this time she didn't see it.
R: ''I'm going to change.''
Jess nodded and forced himself to look at her face. Rory waited for a moment before she turned around and started to walk over to her room. Jess smirked and lowered his eyes to her hips. Suddenly she turned around. Jess stopped smirking and met her eyes, pretending that he wasn't just checking her out.
R: ''You can order pizza if you want.''
J: ''Good to know.''
Rory gave him one more look and disappeared into her room.
Jess shook his head and grabbed the phone. He was checking out his best friend, what was next ?
A few minutes later Rory joined Jess again. Jess was sitting on the couch looking through some videos. As soon as he saw Rory he started to smile. Rory started to blush and gave him a shy smile. Jess kept looking at her. He liked the way she looked in the dress more, but she was still beautiful. She looked so cute and sweet in her oversized sweats and little tanktop. She looked so young and fragile untouched by all the bad things and people in the world.
R: ''What ?''
She wiped a strand of hair away from her face and met Jess' eyes. Jess felt his knees weaken and was glad that he was sitting down.
J: ''Nothing. You just look different than before.''
R: ''I know, my mom picked out the dress.''
She sat down next to Jess on the couch.
J: ''Well if it means anything you looked great in it.''
R: ''Thanks.''
She quickly looked at him.
R: ''So what movie are we watching ?''
J: ''Whatever you want.''
R: ''I don't care either. You pick one.''
J: ''Okay.''
Jess grabbed a video and a moment later the movie started. When Rory saw which movie he picked she grimaced.
R: ''The night of the living dead ?''
J: ''You said that I could pick the movie.''
Rory sighed and crossed her arms. He was right, she did say that. Jess smiled and looked at the screen.
When the doorbell rang Rory screamed. Jess started to laugh.
J: ''It's just the doorbell.''
Rory closed her eyes and swallowed before she opened her eyes again.
J: ''Are you sure you're old enough to watch this movie ?''
R: ''Shut up Dodger.''
She gave him a foul look and got up to open the door. Jess stopped the movie and went into the kitchen. Rory paid for the pizza and went into the kitchen too. She gave him a warning look. Jess didn't say a thing and just watched her with an amused look on his face.
When they were done, they went back into the living room. Rory walked past a window and stopped for a moment to look outside. It was raining and she could hear the thunder that was coming closer and closer. Jess joined her and looked out the window too.
R: ''Do you think that it will get any worse ?''
J: ''Don't know, why ?''
R: ''I just hate thunder.''
She could feel his warm breath in her neck and she shivered.
J: ''Yeah, it's pretty scary.''
Rory smiled slightly. Ever since they were little he had made fun of the fact that she hated lightning and thunder. Suddenly a bolt of lightning lit the dark night and scared Rory. She backed away from the window and bumped into Jess.
Jess quickly wrapped his arms around her waist and pulled her against his chest. He took in the smell of her hair.
As soon as Rory felt his arms around her, she started to calm down. He could always do that. She could feel his chest against her back and had to fight the urge to rub herself up against him.
J: ''Hey, there's nothing to be afraid of, it's just lightning
His voice fell into a soft whisper.
R: ''I can't help it, it just scares me.''
J: ''I know.''
He pulled her even closer and kissed her hair. Rory's pulse quickened and her heart started to beat faster. She knew that she had to stop this before things went to far, but she had trouble doing just that. Maybe she wanted things to go too far ?
Before Jess would do anything that he would regret later, he let her go and took a step back.
Rory was glad that he was the one who pulled away. She turned around to face him and smiled.
R: ''Thanks.''
He wondered if she was relieved that he had let her go ? Was she thanking him for that ?
J: ''No problem.''
R: ''Let's get back to the movie.''
J: ''Are you sure you can handle that ?''
Rory playfully hit him on the arm and walked over to the couch. Jess took a deep breath and did the same. Rory curled her knees up and wrapped her arms around them. During the movie Jess kept stealing secret glances at her.
She pretended that she didn't notice, but she could feel him watching her. A small smile crept on her face and she knew that she was blushing. On one hand she liked the idea of her and Jess falling for each other. Two best friends fall in love with each other. It just sounded so right and there could be nothing wrong with that, right ? Well wrong, cause she was with Dean and not with Jess. So on the other hand she just wished that she could stop thinking of Jess as more than a friend. She liked things the way they were and she didn't want things to change and complicated. Besides change kind of scared her, even more than thunder and lightning. Speaking of thunder and lightning........she turned her head to look out the window. The rain got worse and the thunder sounded louder. Just as she brought her attention back to the screen the thunder got even louder, too loud for her and she covered her ears with her hands. A flash of lightning lit up the dark sky and the room and thunder filled the night with noise. Rory closed her eyes and waited for the thunder to stop, but it didn't. It just got worse and suddenly the lights and the TV went out. Rory screamed and kept her eyes closed.
J: ''Are you okay ?''
She could hear Jess' voice, but she couldn't see him. Even when she opened her eyes, she still couldn't see him.
R: ''Jess ?''
She removed her hands from her ears.
J: ''I'm right here.''
She could feel his hand grab hers and when her eyes got used to the darkness see could see his face. He looked worried.
Rory looked up at him and for a minute Jess was afraid that she might hear his heart beat, because it was beating so loud. Her eyes looked even brighter in the dark.
J: ''Just at the good part of the movie this happens, can you believe it ?''
He heard her laugh softly and he squeezed her hand to remind her that she wasn't alone and that he was right beside her.
J: ''So does this happen a lot here ?''
R: ''Yeah, almost every time it rains.''
J: ''So what do you and your mom do when this happens ?''
R: ''We go to Luke's.''
J: ''What's plan B ?''
R: ''Get candles.''
Jess let go of Rory's hand and got up carefully.
R: ''What are you doing ?''
J: ''Getting candles.''
R: ''You can't leave me her.''
J: ''Then come with me.''
Rory hesitated, but when another bolt of lightning lit up the room she quickly grabbed one of Jess' arms.
J: ''I didn't know you liked me this much.''
Rory didn't say a thing and followed him to the kitchen to get a flash- light. When they found a flash-light, they got the candles and went back to the living room. Rory and Jess started to light candles everywhere in the room until Rory was satisfied with the amount of light in the room.
J: ''So what do we do now ?''
R: ''Sit on the couch and cover your ears.''
J: ''Sure.''
Rory ignored him and did just like said. She sat down on the couch and covered her ears. Jess laughed and sat down next to her. He got a book out of his pocket and started to read.
R: ''What are you doing ?''
J: ''Reading.''
R: ''How can you do that when it's dark and scary ?''
J: ''Okay no more scary movies for you.''
Another bolt of lightning lit up the room and thunder followed. Rory shrieked and grabbed Jess.
J: ''If you want me, just say so angeleyes.''
He smirked at her and locked eyes with hers.
R: ''In your dreams Dodger.''
She took her hands of of Jess' arm, but moved closer to him. She started to read his book too.
Jess noticed it, but didn't say anything about it. He liked the way she was sitting so close to him and the way she was breathing on to his skin. After a while he glanced at her and smiled. She had fallen asleep on his shoulder. She looked so cute when she was sleeping. He carefully stroked her hair and gave her a kiss on her cheek before he started to read again.
Finally the lights went on. Jess closed his book and looked out of the window. it was still raining, but at least the thunder and lightning had stopped. He looked at Rory who was still asleep. He started to stroke her cheek with his thumb until she opened her eyes.
When Rory opened her eyes she looked straight into the eyes of Jess. Was she dreaming or was he actually stroking her cheek ? She closed her eyes again and enjoyed the way he was softly stroking her cheek a moment longer. Finally she opened her eyes again.
J: ''Hey angeleyes.''
She smiled at him and laced her fingers with his.
R: ''Did the rain stop ?''
J: ''No, but the thunder and lightning did.''
Rory closed her eyes again.
R: ''I'm tired.''
J: ''Well go right back to sleep then.''
Rory opened her eyes again and let go of his hand.
R: ''I'm sorry.''
J: ''No problem, besides you look even cuter when you're sleeping.''
Rory started to blush and got up. She didn't know how to react to his comment. Should she take it as a compliment ? She started to put out candles. She could hear Jess sigh and get up. She wondered if she hurt him by not responding to his comment ? She walked over to a bookcase and was just about to blow the candle out when she heard Jess' footsteps behind her. She quickly turned around and was surprised to find Jess standing so close to her. They were only standing inches apart from each other. Suddenly Jess started to move closer. She looked up at him, wondering what he was doing ? He brought his head closer to hers. Rory thought that he was going to kiss her and tried to take a step back, but she couldn't. She was trapped between Jess and the bookcase. Jess leaned in and brought his lips closer to hers. He gave her a teasing look and blew out the candle right next to Rory's face. Rory trembled and closed her eyes when she felt Jess' breath on her cheek. Finally he took a step back and Rory quickly moved past him and started to clean up the empty pizza box.
Jess watched Rory as she started to clean up. He wanted to kiss her, but when he saw the scared look on her face he changed his mind and blew out the candle instead. He looked up when he heard someone come in.
L: ''Hey guys.''
R: ''Hi mom, how was it ?''
L: ''Don't get me started. How was your night ?''
R: ''Fine, we watched a movie.''
L: ''Oooo which one ?''
R: ''The night of the living dead.''
L: ''Kidding right ?''
J: ''Nope, she said that I could pick a movie.''
L: ''Rory take my advice never let a guy pick the movie.''
R: ''I will.''
L: ''Did anything else happen ?''
J: ''Yeah, there was thunder and lightning and we sat in the dark for a couple of hours.''
L: ''That's horrible.''
R: ''I know, but everything turned out okay.''
L: ''So you two had fun ?''
Rory nodded.
J: ''You could say that.''
L: ''Good. Well I'm going to bed, I'm tired.''
R: ''Me too, I'll let Jess out and then I'll go to bed too.''
L: ''Okay sweets. Night Jess.''
She smiled at them and went upstairs to her room.
J: ''So I have to leave now ?''
R: ''It's late Jess.''
J: ''So ?''
R: ''I'm tired and I wanna go to bed.''
She grabbed his jacket and handed it to him. He took it, but didn't move.
J: ''Then go to bed.''
R: ''I will, right after you leave.''
She walked over to the door and opened it. Jess slowly put on his jacket and casually walked over to the door.
R: ''Jess.''
J: ''Rory.''
R: ''Jess will you just leave.''
J: ''You sure like my name a lot.''
R: ''Yeah, I just love your name.''
Jess gave looked at her intensely and stepped outside.
J: ''Sweet dreams.''
He shoved his hands in his pockets and started to walk away still facing her. Rory smiled at him.
R: ''See you tomorrow Jess.''
Jess nodded and turned around. Rory watched him walk away and closed the door. On her way to her room she walked past the candle that Jess blew out. She reached out and touched it. He was so close and she would have kissed him, if he had given her the chance.