24 Hours
Chapter 9 - 07:05
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Recap:

"Hey Rory" Rory's heart immediately began to beat faster as she heard the voice coming from the stair's direction.


Rory's lips uncontrollably curved into a smile and she turned her head towards Jess. "Hi"

"So, We meet again" His smile mimicing hers.

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07:05


We Meet Again


They both had the goofiest smiles ever and, considering the fact that they were staring at each other like that for the past two minutes, it was impossible for Lorelai to hold back her comment anymore and with a questioning look on her face she said "Hey, Luke, I think they just fell In love.."


Rory and Jess broke the stare, hearing Lorelai's question/declaration. Rory's face instantly turned red and to everyone's surprise it was obvious on Jess' face that he was a little embarrassed.


Lorelai looked at Rory, then Jess, then back at Rory, confused. Luke followed her look too.


"Hey Rory, can we talk for a minute upstairs?" Jess asked her quietly
"Sure" She said and got up to followe him upstairs


"Hey hey" Lorelai called her
"Fill me in..What's that all about?"


"Mom, can we talk later, Please?" Rory pleaded with her voice


Lorelai raised a brow and then pouted lightly "Yeah, sure...whatever..leave your mother in the dark why don't you? no worry about me, we'll talk later"


Rory was satisfied with her mock hurt consent and then turned to face Luke.
"Can you make me some pancakes please?"
"I'll be right back" Rory said to a confused Luke


Upstairs


"I missed you.." Jess whispered in her ear as they went into the apartment.

"How are you?" He asked her


"Tired"

"I think that I know how a hang over feels like" Rory said to him


"Yeah, I know what you mean"


"Jess..?"


"Yes?"


"I missed you too" She smiled a shy smile and looked at him


Jess took a few steps towards her.


"I didn't say anything to my mom yet"

"I need to talk to him too.."


"It's ok" Jess spoke in a gentle tone

"I understand what you mean..until you'll tell him..no public shows right?" he smiled a little devious smile.


"Thanks.." Rory said

"It's not that I don't want people to know" She continued

"I just don't want to hurt him more than I have to"

"But I'm gonna talk to him today anyway"


"Don't worry I understand" Jess reassured her


"Well, My pancakes are probably ready.. I should really go now" Rory mumbled quickly.


"Will I see you later?" Jess asked


"As usuall, before Friday night hell" She smiled at him


Rory was about to open the door when Jess' voice stopped her


"What about private?"


"What?" She didn't understand


"Private shows, what about them?" He asked raising his eyebrow suggestively


"Are they banned too?" He continued as he closed the last small gap between them


"I belive we can overlook those" She replayed teasingly


"So" he whispered his breath tickling her mouth

"Well, I guess The Show must go on"... Rory said playfully


Their lips met slowly, the spark they felt the first time, making an encore appearance. It was a short but satisfying kiss and after they parted, the goofy smiles came back...


"Enjoy your pancakes" Jess told her as she opened the door and walked out towards the diner.


"Thanks, I will"

"Later.."


Rory went down the stairs and sat back beside her mother. Just then Luke came out of the kitchen with her pancakes. Rory thanked him and started to eat, trying to avoid Lorelai's stares.

She ate for a few minutes until she couldn't take it anymore.


"Ok Ok I'll talk" She said defeated

"C'mon give it to me" Lorelai said a big smile on her face


"Well, you know that lately I've been kind of feeling ..suffocated"

"Yes"

"And I almost didn't talk with ... Dean.."

"Continue please"

"The thing is ..."


"I think.."


"I.."


"You want to break up with him don't you?" Lorelai asked


"Well, yes" Rory confirmed


"And the Jess THING we just witnessed before?" Lorelai pryed..


"Well maybe..somthing like you said" Rory mumbled quietly


"Ah ha!" Lorelai's mouth curled in an evil smirk "I knew it"


"Well, please don't tell anyone untill I'll tell Dean..Please mom"


"Sure babe..I was just kidding" Lorelai calmed her


"When are you gonna tell him?"


"I hope that maybe" She started


"Hey Ror" A voice behind her said


Rory froze. Lorelai gave her a sympathetic look and patted her hand
"Good luck" She whispered to Rory


"Oh hi DEAN" Rory said


"You want me to walk you to the bus stop?" He asked in a cheerful tone


"Sure DEAN, lets go"


Rory reluctantly got up from her sit, took her bag and followed Dean outside.



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