*Disclaimer: I don't own the series Gilmore Girls or the characters. All I
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*A/N: Hey!!! Thanks for the reviews. I really loved every single one of them. I hope that you guys will review this chapter too. I would really like your opinion on this one. It's a sweet, but sad chapter at the same time. Especially with the music and all. At least that's what I think.
*~*~*:-)*~*~*Bye, smile :-)
Rory ran her hand over the fabric of her light blue dress as she entered the Inn. She didn't wanna go to the party at the Inn tonight, but she promised her mom that she would go and she never broke a promise. Besides her mom had worked so hard on the menu and the decorations the entire week. The least Rory could do was show up. And it would be fun. It would be even more fun if Dean wouldn't show up tonight, but she was almost sure that he would. She really had planned to apologize to Dean, but after the talk she had with Jess......she, well she didn't. She hadn't talked to Dean at all this week. She had practically just ignored him and all because of what she felt for Jess. Cause deep inside she knew that she had feelings for Jess. Every time that she was close to him they were fighting to come out, but she didn't let them. But she was ready to let them out and find out what was going on between her and Jess. For once she didn't care about what Dean might think.
Jess saw her as she made her way towards him without knowing it. A smile started to spread across his face when he saw how beautiful she looked in that dress. The color of it matched her eyes perfectly. As she came closer he kept his eyes on her. She had her hair up so that the skin of her back and neck was bare and free for him to touch if he wanted to. And if she wanted to of course. But he knew that she didn't. He had seen the look in her eyes every time he had touched her. Her eyes were practically pleading him to continue. Finally Rory saw him and met his eyes. She gave him a warm smile and he smirked back.
R: ''Hey.''
J: ''Hey. You look beautiful.''
He wasn't lying, she did look breathtaking.
R: ''Thanks. I can't believe you're actually wearing a suit.''
J: ''Yeah well, enjoy it while you can, cause this is the first and last time that you'll see me in a suit.''
R: ''Too bad, you look good in it Dodger.''
Rory ran her hand over his jacket and looked up at him with a flirtatious look in her eyes.
Jess couldn't believe what he was seeing. She was flirting with him. He wanted to say something to her, but before he could she turned around and disappeared into the crowd.
As Rory made her way to the other end of the room a smile started to spread on her face. She was so nervous when she had touched him. Her heart started to raise and she was only thinking about Jess. She wondered how she would feel when she would be able to feel his lips on hers ? She grabbed a cup and started to fill it with punch. Suddenly she stopped. Someone was watching her. She turned her head and met Jess' eyes that had always kind of captivated her. They were so dark and mysterious and filled with secrets and emotions that he never showed to anyone, except to her. She turned her eyes away from him and leaned against the wall. She started to look at everyone but him, but after her while her gaze went back to him. She brought the cup to her lips and took a sip. He was slowly driving her crazy, but she didn't mind.
Jess kept his eyes locked with Rory's. She was standing on the other end of the room looking back at him. The way she looked at him just made him want to touch her. He wanted more than to just look at her. He started to head over to her.
J: ''Hey. You wanna dance ?''
R: ''No.''
J: ''Why not ?''
R: ''Because I haven't finished my drink yet.''
Jess took the cup out of her hands and quickly brought it to his lips. Moments later he gave her the cup back.
J: ''There, it's empty.''
Rory rolled her eyes at him and put the cup down on the table.
R: ''Gee thanks.''
J: ''No problem, now let's dance.''
R: ''No.''
J: ''No ?''
He met her eyes.
R: ''No. I don't wanna dance.''
J: ''Ah, but you do.''
R: ''How do you know ?''
J: ''I just do.''
He took Rory's hand in his and lead her to an empty spot on the dance floor. He put his hands around her waist and looked at her. Rory sighed.
R: ''Fine, we'll dance.''
She put her arms around his neck and slowly started to move to the music. Jess smiled and pulled her a little closer. He knew that this was just what she needed right now. He could feel her body give in to his when she moved even closer to him. Their bodies were touching each other now and they couldn't be any more closer than they already were. He started to wrap a strand of her hair around his finger. While he was doing this he took in everything about her. The way she looked so beautiful in the dress that she was wearing, the way she felt. He let go of her hair and slowly started to run one of his hands up and down her arm. He could feel her tremble and he saw her close her eyes. He smiled. Who ever thought that his touch could ever do that to a girl ? He took in the way she smelled. He could smell the scent of the shampoo that she had been using since she was a little girl. It was a mix of vanilla and mango. Sweet and exotic at the same time. He stopped running his hand up and down her arm and waited for her to open her eyes again.
Rory was disappointed that he stopped, because it just felt so good, but she pretended not to care and looked up at him.
R: ''So how did you know that I wanted to dance anyway ?''
Jess brought his head closer to her so that he could whisper something in her ear.
J: ''I saw it in your eyes.''
When Rory locked eyes with him, he saw that she was surprised about his answer. He smirked at her. If only she knew that she was as easy to read as one of his books.
Rory looked away and rested her head on his shoulder. Jess started to draw little circles on the bare skin of her back with his fingers. Rory relaxed and closed her eyes again, getting lost in his touch. When she opened again she saw him. He was looking at her with an angry look in his eyes. Rory immediately felt guilty about dancing with Jess and started to pull away from him. She hadn't even broken up with Dean yet and yet here was in the arms of Jess totally forgetting about Dean and his feelings.
J: ''Rory.......''
Rory ignored Jess and started to walk away from him and Dean. She needed time to think. Without thinking she opened a door and went into the room. She closed the door behind her and leaned against it. She let her eyes adjust to the darkness and found the light switch. Moments later the whole room was lit up by a lamp that was hanging from the ceiling. She looked around the room. It was empty except for a piano that was standing in the middle of it. She walked over to it and sat down on the bench that was standing in front of it. She looked at the piano keys. They looked untouched the way they were shining. She ran her hands over the keys and wished that she could play. Suddenly she heard the door open and someone came into the room. Rory didn't turn around. Maybe the person would just leave, she didn't need the company right now. But when she heard footsteps come her way she knew that the person wouldn't leave. Moments later someone sat down next to her. Rory gasped when she saw that it was Dean, but she didn't say anything. She didn't know what to say. How was she going to tell him that she had feelings for Jess ? It would break his heart. Suddenly Dean put his hands on the keys and started to play a lullaby.
R: ''I didn't know you played.''
D: ''Yeah, well, I had a lot of free time on my hands lately. With you not talking to me and all.''
R: ''Dean......''
D: ''No ,you don't have to explain. I should have seen it earlier. I mean it was right in front of me all this time.''
R: ''What are you talking about ?''
D: ''I'm talking about you and Jess.''
Rory didn't say anything and looked at his hands as they started to play the lullaby faster. Dean turned his head a little and looked at her.
D: ''You didn't think that I would notice, did you ?''
R: ''I.......I don't understand.''
D: ''Stop pretending Rory. I know that you have feelings for Jess.''
R: ''Dean......I.......''
D: ''You what Rory ? Are you going to deny it ?''
R: ''I........''
D: ''Cause I can't.''
Dean started to play the lullaby even faster and it was starting to scare Rory.
D: ''Do you wanna know what this lullaby is called ?''
Rory shook her head, but Dean told her anyway.
D: ''It's called Heartbreak Lullaby and you know why ?''
Dean started to hit the keys harder as if he was letting all his anger out on them.
D: ''Because you just broke my heart Rory.''
Suddenly Dean stopped playing and it was quiet again.
D: ''It's over.''
Dean got up and left the room without even looking at her. Rory started to cry.
Jess saw Dean come out of the room with an angry look on his face. He wondered what had upset Dean that much ? Jess shrugged and wanted to walk past the room, but stopped when he heard a noise coming out of the room. He moved closer to the door and listened again. It sounded like crying. He hesitated before he opened the door. When he saw that it was Rory he immediately closed the door behind him and walked over to her. Rory just kept on crying and Dean could feel himself get madder by the minute. He knew that Dean had something to do with this. He always did. He didn't say a thing when he sat down next to her. After what seemed like hours Rory looked up. But she didn't look at Jess, she just stared at her hands.
J: ''Hey, bad timing ?''
Rory nodded. Jess nodded and got up to leave. She probably needed to be alone. But suddenly her voice stopped him.
R: ''I don't wanna be alone.''
Jess sat down again and looked at her.
J: ''What's wrong ?''
Rory didn't answer and avoided his eyes.
J: ''What did he do now ?''
This time Rory did react. She looked up at him with tears in her eyes.
R: ''He broke up with me.''
Rory curled her knees up and wrapped her arms around them. She buried her head in her arms and cried.
J: ''Jerk.''
Rory looked up at him again with a small smile on her face.
R: ''Thank you.''
J: ''For what ?''
R: ''For being you.''
Jess smirked at her. He reached out his hand and touched her face. He slowly started to wipe her tears away.
J: ''I'm not good at the whole cheering up thing.''
R: ''You're doing fine.''
J: ''Really ?''
Rory gave smiled at him shyly and nodded. At that moment Jess wanted to kiss her. He wanted to kiss her so badly, but he knew that now wasn't the right time to. So instead he stroked her cheek and lowered his hand.
Rory placed her hand on her cheek. She could still feel his fingers on her cheek.
J: ''Why did he break up with you ?''
Rory didn't answer and just looked into his eyes. As soon as he looked into her eyes he knew the answer. He wanted to ask her if she had the same feelings for him as he did for her, but he didn't.
Rory saw the hope in his eyes and looked away. She knew that he already knew the answer. She did too. It was easy, but she wasn't sure how to tell him.
R: ''So do you play ?''
Jess smiled. He knew what she was doing. She was changing the subject.
J: ''Not really, I only know one song.''
R: ''Play it.''
J: ''Fine, anything to get that sad look out of your beautiful eyes.''
Rory smiled and Jess started to play Twinkle Twinkle Little Star. The familiar song brought a smile to Rory's face. When it was done she put rested her head on Jess' shoulder.
R: ''Who taught you to play that ?''
J: ''My mom.''
Rory nodded and looked at the piano keys. She didn't another word. Jess never liked to talk about his mom. And now she understood why. She hadn't exactly been the ideal mom to Jess. Jess broke the silence between them.
J: ''So is it true ?''
R: ''What ?''
J: ''The reason why Dean broke up with you ?''
Rory locked eyes with his.
R: ''I didn't go after him, did I ?''
Jess nodded and placed a kiss on her hair. They sat there like that until Rory started to talk again.
R: ''Jess, can you walk me home ?''
J: ''Of course angeleyes.''
Jess took her hand in his and placed a soft kiss on it. Then they got up and left the room. The melody of the sad music that was played before still filling the room even though no one could hear it.
*A/N: Hey!!! Thanks for the reviews. I really loved every single one of them. I hope that you guys will review this chapter too. I would really like your opinion on this one. It's a sweet, but sad chapter at the same time. Especially with the music and all. At least that's what I think.
*~*~*:-)*~*~*Bye, smile :-)
Rory ran her hand over the fabric of her light blue dress as she entered the Inn. She didn't wanna go to the party at the Inn tonight, but she promised her mom that she would go and she never broke a promise. Besides her mom had worked so hard on the menu and the decorations the entire week. The least Rory could do was show up. And it would be fun. It would be even more fun if Dean wouldn't show up tonight, but she was almost sure that he would. She really had planned to apologize to Dean, but after the talk she had with Jess......she, well she didn't. She hadn't talked to Dean at all this week. She had practically just ignored him and all because of what she felt for Jess. Cause deep inside she knew that she had feelings for Jess. Every time that she was close to him they were fighting to come out, but she didn't let them. But she was ready to let them out and find out what was going on between her and Jess. For once she didn't care about what Dean might think.
Jess saw her as she made her way towards him without knowing it. A smile started to spread across his face when he saw how beautiful she looked in that dress. The color of it matched her eyes perfectly. As she came closer he kept his eyes on her. She had her hair up so that the skin of her back and neck was bare and free for him to touch if he wanted to. And if she wanted to of course. But he knew that she didn't. He had seen the look in her eyes every time he had touched her. Her eyes were practically pleading him to continue. Finally Rory saw him and met his eyes. She gave him a warm smile and he smirked back.
R: ''Hey.''
J: ''Hey. You look beautiful.''
He wasn't lying, she did look breathtaking.
R: ''Thanks. I can't believe you're actually wearing a suit.''
J: ''Yeah well, enjoy it while you can, cause this is the first and last time that you'll see me in a suit.''
R: ''Too bad, you look good in it Dodger.''
Rory ran her hand over his jacket and looked up at him with a flirtatious look in her eyes.
Jess couldn't believe what he was seeing. She was flirting with him. He wanted to say something to her, but before he could she turned around and disappeared into the crowd.
As Rory made her way to the other end of the room a smile started to spread on her face. She was so nervous when she had touched him. Her heart started to raise and she was only thinking about Jess. She wondered how she would feel when she would be able to feel his lips on hers ? She grabbed a cup and started to fill it with punch. Suddenly she stopped. Someone was watching her. She turned her head and met Jess' eyes that had always kind of captivated her. They were so dark and mysterious and filled with secrets and emotions that he never showed to anyone, except to her. She turned her eyes away from him and leaned against the wall. She started to look at everyone but him, but after her while her gaze went back to him. She brought the cup to her lips and took a sip. He was slowly driving her crazy, but she didn't mind.
Jess kept his eyes locked with Rory's. She was standing on the other end of the room looking back at him. The way she looked at him just made him want to touch her. He wanted more than to just look at her. He started to head over to her.
J: ''Hey. You wanna dance ?''
R: ''No.''
J: ''Why not ?''
R: ''Because I haven't finished my drink yet.''
Jess took the cup out of her hands and quickly brought it to his lips. Moments later he gave her the cup back.
J: ''There, it's empty.''
Rory rolled her eyes at him and put the cup down on the table.
R: ''Gee thanks.''
J: ''No problem, now let's dance.''
R: ''No.''
J: ''No ?''
He met her eyes.
R: ''No. I don't wanna dance.''
J: ''Ah, but you do.''
R: ''How do you know ?''
J: ''I just do.''
He took Rory's hand in his and lead her to an empty spot on the dance floor. He put his hands around her waist and looked at her. Rory sighed.
R: ''Fine, we'll dance.''
She put her arms around his neck and slowly started to move to the music. Jess smiled and pulled her a little closer. He knew that this was just what she needed right now. He could feel her body give in to his when she moved even closer to him. Their bodies were touching each other now and they couldn't be any more closer than they already were. He started to wrap a strand of her hair around his finger. While he was doing this he took in everything about her. The way she looked so beautiful in the dress that she was wearing, the way she felt. He let go of her hair and slowly started to run one of his hands up and down her arm. He could feel her tremble and he saw her close her eyes. He smiled. Who ever thought that his touch could ever do that to a girl ? He took in the way she smelled. He could smell the scent of the shampoo that she had been using since she was a little girl. It was a mix of vanilla and mango. Sweet and exotic at the same time. He stopped running his hand up and down her arm and waited for her to open her eyes again.
Rory was disappointed that he stopped, because it just felt so good, but she pretended not to care and looked up at him.
R: ''So how did you know that I wanted to dance anyway ?''
Jess brought his head closer to her so that he could whisper something in her ear.
J: ''I saw it in your eyes.''
When Rory locked eyes with him, he saw that she was surprised about his answer. He smirked at her. If only she knew that she was as easy to read as one of his books.
Rory looked away and rested her head on his shoulder. Jess started to draw little circles on the bare skin of her back with his fingers. Rory relaxed and closed her eyes again, getting lost in his touch. When she opened again she saw him. He was looking at her with an angry look in his eyes. Rory immediately felt guilty about dancing with Jess and started to pull away from him. She hadn't even broken up with Dean yet and yet here was in the arms of Jess totally forgetting about Dean and his feelings.
J: ''Rory.......''
Rory ignored Jess and started to walk away from him and Dean. She needed time to think. Without thinking she opened a door and went into the room. She closed the door behind her and leaned against it. She let her eyes adjust to the darkness and found the light switch. Moments later the whole room was lit up by a lamp that was hanging from the ceiling. She looked around the room. It was empty except for a piano that was standing in the middle of it. She walked over to it and sat down on the bench that was standing in front of it. She looked at the piano keys. They looked untouched the way they were shining. She ran her hands over the keys and wished that she could play. Suddenly she heard the door open and someone came into the room. Rory didn't turn around. Maybe the person would just leave, she didn't need the company right now. But when she heard footsteps come her way she knew that the person wouldn't leave. Moments later someone sat down next to her. Rory gasped when she saw that it was Dean, but she didn't say anything. She didn't know what to say. How was she going to tell him that she had feelings for Jess ? It would break his heart. Suddenly Dean put his hands on the keys and started to play a lullaby.
R: ''I didn't know you played.''
D: ''Yeah, well, I had a lot of free time on my hands lately. With you not talking to me and all.''
R: ''Dean......''
D: ''No ,you don't have to explain. I should have seen it earlier. I mean it was right in front of me all this time.''
R: ''What are you talking about ?''
D: ''I'm talking about you and Jess.''
Rory didn't say anything and looked at his hands as they started to play the lullaby faster. Dean turned his head a little and looked at her.
D: ''You didn't think that I would notice, did you ?''
R: ''I.......I don't understand.''
D: ''Stop pretending Rory. I know that you have feelings for Jess.''
R: ''Dean......I.......''
D: ''You what Rory ? Are you going to deny it ?''
R: ''I........''
D: ''Cause I can't.''
Dean started to play the lullaby even faster and it was starting to scare Rory.
D: ''Do you wanna know what this lullaby is called ?''
Rory shook her head, but Dean told her anyway.
D: ''It's called Heartbreak Lullaby and you know why ?''
Dean started to hit the keys harder as if he was letting all his anger out on them.
D: ''Because you just broke my heart Rory.''
Suddenly Dean stopped playing and it was quiet again.
D: ''It's over.''
Dean got up and left the room without even looking at her. Rory started to cry.
Jess saw Dean come out of the room with an angry look on his face. He wondered what had upset Dean that much ? Jess shrugged and wanted to walk past the room, but stopped when he heard a noise coming out of the room. He moved closer to the door and listened again. It sounded like crying. He hesitated before he opened the door. When he saw that it was Rory he immediately closed the door behind him and walked over to her. Rory just kept on crying and Dean could feel himself get madder by the minute. He knew that Dean had something to do with this. He always did. He didn't say a thing when he sat down next to her. After what seemed like hours Rory looked up. But she didn't look at Jess, she just stared at her hands.
J: ''Hey, bad timing ?''
Rory nodded. Jess nodded and got up to leave. She probably needed to be alone. But suddenly her voice stopped him.
R: ''I don't wanna be alone.''
Jess sat down again and looked at her.
J: ''What's wrong ?''
Rory didn't answer and avoided his eyes.
J: ''What did he do now ?''
This time Rory did react. She looked up at him with tears in her eyes.
R: ''He broke up with me.''
Rory curled her knees up and wrapped her arms around them. She buried her head in her arms and cried.
J: ''Jerk.''
Rory looked up at him again with a small smile on her face.
R: ''Thank you.''
J: ''For what ?''
R: ''For being you.''
Jess smirked at her. He reached out his hand and touched her face. He slowly started to wipe her tears away.
J: ''I'm not good at the whole cheering up thing.''
R: ''You're doing fine.''
J: ''Really ?''
Rory gave smiled at him shyly and nodded. At that moment Jess wanted to kiss her. He wanted to kiss her so badly, but he knew that now wasn't the right time to. So instead he stroked her cheek and lowered his hand.
Rory placed her hand on her cheek. She could still feel his fingers on her cheek.
J: ''Why did he break up with you ?''
Rory didn't answer and just looked into his eyes. As soon as he looked into her eyes he knew the answer. He wanted to ask her if she had the same feelings for him as he did for her, but he didn't.
Rory saw the hope in his eyes and looked away. She knew that he already knew the answer. She did too. It was easy, but she wasn't sure how to tell him.
R: ''So do you play ?''
Jess smiled. He knew what she was doing. She was changing the subject.
J: ''Not really, I only know one song.''
R: ''Play it.''
J: ''Fine, anything to get that sad look out of your beautiful eyes.''
Rory smiled and Jess started to play Twinkle Twinkle Little Star. The familiar song brought a smile to Rory's face. When it was done she put rested her head on Jess' shoulder.
R: ''Who taught you to play that ?''
J: ''My mom.''
Rory nodded and looked at the piano keys. She didn't another word. Jess never liked to talk about his mom. And now she understood why. She hadn't exactly been the ideal mom to Jess. Jess broke the silence between them.
J: ''So is it true ?''
R: ''What ?''
J: ''The reason why Dean broke up with you ?''
Rory locked eyes with his.
R: ''I didn't go after him, did I ?''
Jess nodded and placed a kiss on her hair. They sat there like that until Rory started to talk again.
R: ''Jess, can you walk me home ?''
J: ''Of course angeleyes.''
Jess took her hand in his and placed a soft kiss on it. Then they got up and left the room. The melody of the sad music that was played before still filling the room even though no one could hear it.