24 Hours
Chapter 17 - 15:05
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Recap:

"Oh yeah, can't a guy surprise his GIRLFRIEND anymore? What's happening to this world?" Jess joked, not hiding his great joy in pronouncing the word girlfriend.

"Ah, nothing's wrong I was just surprised seeing my BOYFRIEND" Rory countered playfully.

"Well, wanna go do something really cliche'?" Jess offered as he opened the truck's passenger's door for Rory.

"After you, James.."

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Friday, 15:05


A Challenge And Lunch


Right before Jess turned to leave the passenger's side and head towards the drivers', Rory made a little exaggerated coughing sound. Jess turned back to her, as she spoke.

"You came all the way here, just to surprise your girlfriend and I don't get a kiss even?"

Jess' eyes twinkled mischievously.
"Ha, Just checked how long you'll last before you try taking advantage of me..."
He said and winked her. Rory's eyes then contracted with a naughty look as she answered his remark.

"You know what?"
"I'm good"
"Now let's see when you'll break" She challenged


"No problem, I don't have issues with y self control..." Jess accepted


They got into the truck, amused looks on their faces.


Rory reached her hand to turn on the radio just as Jess did the same, so she quickly drew it back, grinning.


"Hey there, having a hard time controlling yourself?"
"Already?"


Jess smirked and turned the radio on.

'Spring released' by Grant Lee Phillips was playing on the radio. Rory opened her window, enjoying the hot but pleasant breeze.


The ride to Stars Hollow went so fast, even though, all along the ride both of them were very aware of the tension their little 'bet' created. They talked and laughed about their day and in what felt like only a few minutes time they were almost back home.


Noticing the "Welcome to SH" sign, Jess slowed a little and eventually stopped the truck on the side of the road.


"Ok, I'll admit it you've won" He said in a defeated voice,

"Before we are entering gossip heaven, I want to kiss my girlfriend".

And then his tone changed into a serious one as he continued

"May I?" Jess questioned as he cut the engine off and turned towards Rory.


"What the are you waiting for?" Rory asked as she closed the distance between them. As their lips met, they both shivered lightly as a shudder went through both their bodies.


They were definitely meant to be. No doubt about it.


They kissed fervidly for a good ten minutes, both of their hands' roaming over the other one's body.


Rory's hands were studying Jess' tight back as his were moving through her soft hair, and then moving over to her waistline. Eventually, They both pulled back, panting heavily trying to calm themselves.


"Not very comfy, but anyway, I would have offered you to go for a ride or something, but I guess we both need some sleep, so, home?"


"As much as I find both your offers appealing, my stomach doesn't agree with me, maybe we'll go to Luke's first and eat a juicy greasy burger?" "I didn't really have a chance to eat on my lunch break, and I surely won't relay on Friday night dinner as an alternative..." Rory started to babble


Jess started the engine, but before he left the brake he turned to Rory's direction and gave her a little soft kiss "My girlfriend" He said in a childish cute voice.



15:35 At Luke's


"Hey Rory, Jess" Luke said somewhat surprised.
"You came together?"


"Yap, Jess picked me up from hell..." Rory smiled at Luke


"Oh, I forgot to tell you I was going to borrow your truck..." Jess said in the most casual voice making it sound like he had borrowed a book.


"Go a head Jess, I don't mind, thank you for being considerate and checking with me first" Luke said dripping with sarcasm


"Hey, c'mon Luke, It was for a good cause..." Jess claimed, smirking in Rory's direction.


"Did he drive carefully, Rory?" Luke inquired


"Yes, He did Luke, He did just fine" Rory calmed Luke
"Fine, But next time ask BEFORE you go" Luke said and then added, "What do you want to eat?"


"Burgers & fries and lots of coffee" "And maybe some onion rings too.." "Ooh, do you still have some apple pie?" she made a pleading face Luke could not resist.


Jess watched them, amused by Luke's puzzled expression


"Are you sure you can handle all this?"


"Of course Luke I'm a Gilmore, remember?"
"Steel stomach"


"Jess?"

"Just fries and coke, please"


"Call us when it's ready?" Jess asked/told Luke, eyeing him as if to say don't mess this up for me...


Jess and Rory took a sit in one of the boots at the back of the diner, enjoying each other's company. They talked about a new book they both wanted to read, and agreed that they would read it separately and then compare notes and thoughts, and again, they laughed about their unusually eventful morning.


"Food's ready" Luke called them


"Thanks Luke" they said as they took their plates over to the table.


They ate in a comfortable silence, and then, as Rory finished digging the remains of her pie, Jess reminded her "Don't you have this grandparents' dinner tonight or something?" "You should probably go get some rest" "We didn't have a lot of sleep last night" he winked at her as he said the last part.

Rory blushed a little. "Yeah, I should really do that"


"Let's go" Jess offered, "I'll give you a ride home"


"Luke, Can I borrow the truck for a few minutes?" "Please" he added amused, seeing Luke's expression


"Go, go ahead" Luke grumbled


"Bye Luke" Rory said and waved her hand goodbye
"Bye Luke" Jess mimicked her, smirking


"Argg...kids" Luke mumbled