Disclaimer: If I was in any way affiliated with Gilmore Girls, Amy Sherman
Palladino, The WB, or anything else, this thing would not be here. Besides,
I'm a broke teenager.
A/N: I know that a bunch of you are curious about what is going on between Will and Rory. So, read this and you'll see. Thanks to those of you who reviewed. Sorry about the anonymous review thing, I changed that so all of you anonymous people can review now. And sorry for my stupidity in regards to Rory's alias. I reposted chapter one and changed it a little. I think that's all for now. Read and Review People!!!
Time Heals All Wounds?
Chapter Two: Questions and Answers
Rory and Jess are in a cab riding back to Rory's apartment for coffee and to talk more. The cab is filled with uncomfortable silence and all Jess can do is think that he missed his chance with Rory and lost her to Will. On the other hand, Rory is thinking about how glad she is that J.M. Danes is actually Jess and how great it is to see him again.
The cab pulls up in front of Rory's apartment building. Rory pays the fare and the two exit the car.
Rory: So, this is it.
Jess: The Times must be treating you well to be living in this part of town.
Rory: I guess you could say that.
The two enter the building and take the elevator up to Rory's floor. They soon emerge from the elevator and walk to the end of the hallway. Rory unlocks the door.
Rory: Well, this is home.
Jess: Nice.
He looks around and sees bookcases lining the walls and a home that is decorated in the manner that only a Gilmore would approve of.
Rory: Will?
Will emerges from a side room. He jogs over to Rory and gives her hug.
Will: No more boredom!
The two let go and Will turns toward Jess who is standing uncomfortably by the two.
Will: Hey. I'm Will.
The two guys shake hands.
Jess: Jess Mariano.
Will: (He quickly glances at Rory who gives a subtle nod.) So, I finally meet the infamous Jess.
Jess: (slightly puzzled look on his face) Infamous?
Rory: Will has a tendency to elaborate.
Jess: Oh.
The two walk over to the kitchen and Rory begins to make coffee.
Rory: So...
Jess: So...
Will: Buttons.
Rory: (stifles her giggles) Only you Will, only you.
Will: (places his hands over his heart) I'm touched.
After the 'moment' passes, Jess breaks the silence.
Jess: If you don't mind my asking, but how long have you two been...
He is cut off by Rory's laughter.
Rory: Wait...you think, that...no, no, no...
Will: I crossed over a long time ago.
Rory: Why didn't you tell me? All this time I thought we had something! She then laughs again at the thought of her and Will being a couple.
Will: Looks like you're a single woman again.
Rory: Guess so. Now Brian doesn't have to worry about you anymore.
Will: He never thought that and you know it.
Rory: Got sarcasm?
Will: It's on vacation.
Rory: Right, it went with my love life. So, Jess, does that answer your question?
Jess: I think so. (mentally: and a couple more...so she is single, I still have a chance)
Will: So, what about you? Now you know about our love lives, or lack thereof.
Jess: Nonexistant.
Rory: Join the club. I'm President!
Will: I got VP.
Jess: I'll take treasurer.
Rory: Two words: bridge money.
Jess: (chuckles) I can't believe you remember that.
Will: Can I buy a clue Pat?
Jess: When I first got to Stars Hollow, I stole the 'Save the Bridge' money.
Will: Let me guess, starving for attention.
Jess: The bridge was in perfect condition. The money was begging for someone to rescue it from the hands of Taylor and his stupid committee.
Rory: Ick, Taylor. I had managed to block that man out of my mind.
Will: Psycho cardigan man. He's a deranged superhero. (puts his hands on his hips) Cardigan Man to the rescue! Making sure your grass is the perfect height and taking over Stars Hollow!
All three laugh at Will acting like 'Cardigan Man.'
Jess: That thought is going to haunt me for a little while. Ugh, Taylor as a superhero in a cardigan and spandex.
Rory: Going to go vomit now at that thought.
Will: Very bad mental picture. Well, I'm gonna go meet up with Brian. (looks at Rory) Shut up!
Rory: (feigns innocence) I didn't say anything.
Will: I can read your mind.
Rory: Really seeing the Lorelai comparison now...
Jess: Dear God, one Lorelai is enough.
Will: I second that.
Rory: Hey, you can't help but love her!
Will: Yeah, yeah, yeah...
Will walks over to Rory and kisses her on the cheek. He then waves goodbye to Jess. He walks over to the door and grabs a coat and keys.
Will: See you guys later, maybe.
Rory: Have fun.
Jess: See ya.
Will leaves and Rory and Jess are now alone in the apartment.
Rory: Movie?
Jess: No plotless teen movies.
Rory: Does 'Donnie Darko' fall under that?
Jess: Nope because of the religious symbolism. Any movie with Patrick Swayze as the anti-christ is good on my list.
Rory: 'Kay. Want any junk food to go with that movie?
Jess: I'll eat whatever you have.
Rory: Lots of gummy candy at the moment.
Jess: Bring it on. Don't make a movie reference at that.
Rory: 'Cheertator.' Sorry, I couldn't resist that.
Jess: I think I hear Donnie calling your name.
Rory: Is that so?
The two grab some junk food and drinks and walk over to the living room area to watch the movie. Jess sees a copy of 'Small Town Heart' on the endtable.
Jess: That wasn't too creative was it?
Rory: What?
Jess holds up the book.
Jess: The penname.
Rory: It was perfect considering the story had characters similar to the inhabitants of Stars Hollow.
Jess: It was a little more than just a few characters Ror. Let's just say that art imitates life in this book.
Rory: Nice job of screwing up that quote.
Jess: I try.
Rory: I never really made the connection until now with the characters. I can't believe I missed it.
Jess: Yeah, I tore down a part of that wall I built around Stars Hollow to write this.
Rory: I'm glad that you did. It was an amazing book. Your descriptions of Anthony's emotions were fantastic.
Jess: You learn from experience.
Rory: In a quote mood tonight?
Jess: Yeah. I got another one for you. 'To the real Rachel. You know who you are. I love you, always and forever.'
Rory: (knows what Jess is really saying to her) Jess...
Jess: Ror, I just want you to know the truth. Ever since I moved to California all those years ago, I haven't been able to have anything close to a stable relationship. I always end up thinking that they are nothing compared to you and what we had. I'm sorry to drop all of this on you, but I need to tell you this before I lose the courage. I love you Rory. I always have and always will.
Rory is speechless. The only way that she can think to convey her feelings is to walk over to Jess and kiss him passionately.
Rory: (she pulls apart) I think you know my answer.
Jess: I think I need you to clarify for me.
The kiss again and Rory begins to walk backwards toward her bedroom.
~*~ The Next Day ~*~
Rory begins to wake up and notices that she is not alone. She turns over and sees Jess lying next to her, fast asleep.
Rory: (mentally) God, I have missed him so much.
She notices that the clock says 10:13 and decides it's okay if she wakes Jess. She proceeds to kiss Jess.
Jess begins to wake up when he feels Rory kissing him. He opens his eyes to see Rory lying next to him.
Jess: (mentally) If this is a dream, don't wake me up, ever.
Rory: Hi.
Jess: Hey.
Rory: Monosyllabic Jess strikes again.
Jess: Yeah, well, old habits die hard.
Rory: It speaks!
Jess: Well, my mouth is used for more than kissing and eating.
Rory: Really? I never would have thought that.
Jess: Yale didn't teach you that? I'm shocked.
Rory: I was too busy staring at my TA.
Jess: There's a comforting thought.
Rory: If it helps, he looked a lot like you, so in a way you should take it as a compliment.
Jess: Since you're a Gilmore, I'll let it slide. You can't help having Lorelai's genes.
Rory: That can be a good thing though.
Jess: Yeah, all of the coffee you drink.
Rory: Mmmmm, coffee.
Jess: Want a doughnut too Homer?
Rory: Mmmmm doughnuts and coffee. Mmmmm.
Jess: Once a junkfood junkie, always a junkfood junkie.
Rory: I'll live. I have this long.
Jess: Yeah. Whatever happened to that early death that Luke predicted?
Rory: Luke talk crazy talk.
Jess: Luke grunt crazy is more like it.
Rory: Nice grammar.
Jess: Give me some credit, I just woke up.
Rory: Fine.
Jess: Thanks.
Rory: I'm gonna go shower. Me feel skeevy.
Jess: Take comfort in the fact that you aren't the only one.
Rory: Ugh, I don't wanna get up. The shower is a lonely place...
Jess: That it is. (knows what Rory is trying to say)
Rory: It's so big and empty...
Jess: Come on skeevy girl, we're going to pay Mr. Shower a visit.
Rory: Good, he likes having company.
About an hour later, Jess and Rory are pretty much done getting changed and everything. Rory gave Jess some of Will's clothes to wear and he washed some of his clothes. (A/N: I know it takes more than that to wash your clothes, but deal with it, it's laundry.)
Rory: Hungry?
Jess: Yeah.
Rory: Great. I know the perfect spot to go.
Jess: All right, but let me pay for it.
Rory: Do I detect a little chivalrous behavior?
Jess: Maybe I'll even hold the door for you.
Rory: (gasps) Really? I'm so lucky!
Jess: All right, let's go, I'm hungry and you need coffee.
Rory: You know me too well.
Jess: Well, we did go out and everything for a little while...
Rory: Nice point.
Rory and Jess leave the apartment and walk to Coffee Addicts Anonymous.
Jess: (when he sees the name) Oh God, this must be heaven for you.
Rory: It is now that you are here with me.
Jess: (points at Rory's arm) Wait, what's that? Is that sap?
Rory: Don't compare me to a tree!
Jess: It was too easy.
Rory: Meanie.
Jess: Ah, you know you love me.
Rory: Know it all.
Jess: It's a gift.
They enter the coffee shop and walk over to the counter.
Rory: Hey Brian.
Brian: Hey Rory and...
Rory: Oh, this is Jess.
Jess: Hey.
Brian: Hi.
Rory: Have you seen Will today?
Brian: Corner. Are you going to get anything or are you just trying to make me look bad?
Rory: Chocolate muffin and bowl of coffee.
Jess: (looks at Rory) Bowl?
Brian: Trust me, it's that big.
Jess: I'll have crumb cake and a medium coffee.
Brian: Her eating habits rub off on you too?
Jess: (hands Brian money for the food) Yeah.
Rory and Jess have just gotten their food and coffee and Rory leads the way to the corner that Will is sitting in.
Rory: Hey sexy.
Will: Hey lovefool. So, did you two have a nice night?
Jess: Plead the fifth.
Rory: Same here.
Will: I'll take that as a yes. By the way Jess, nice shirt. It looks better on you than me.
Jess: Oh, sorry about that, but I didn't really want to put my clothes from last night back on.
Will: No problem. Just tell me some things are still yours.
Jess: Yeah.
Will: Good.
Rory: So, how was your night?
Will: Fifth.
Rory: Copycat.
Will: Meow.
The three sit and have breakfast and talk about whatever comes to mind. Then, Brian comes over and leaves with Will since his shift is over. Rory and Jess then decide leave and they go to a bookstore.
Rory: Combine this with Coffee Addicts Anonymous and that's my heaven.
Jess: Any bookstore with you in it is mine.
Rory: And I'm the sappy one?
Jess: (smile) Shut up.
Rory: Oh, you know you love me...
Jess: Yeah, and everyone who reads the dedication to the book will too.
Rory: So, I'm Rachel now. Got it.
Jess: Just call me Anthony.
Rory: (she begins to laugh) Turn around.
Jess: What is it?
He turns and sees an advertisement for his book.
Jess: Oh God. No, it's one of the posters with my picture on it.
Rory: (her laughter has subsided) Don't worry, you look great. I like how you have a copy of 'Oliver Twist' in your hand.
Jess: Personal touch. The photographer hated it.
Rory: What do they know about taking pictures?
Jess: Very little.
The two spend a large portion of the two aimlessly looking around the store and Jess is careful to hide his face and avoid the poster. The last thing he wanted was someone recognizing him. He was dreading all of the press that was in front of him with the release date soon approaching.
While they were walking back to the apartment, Rory's cell phone rang. She saw on caller id that it was her editor.
Rory: Do they not know the definition of day off?
Jess: Apparently no.
Rory: (answers the phone) Hayden.
Editor: I'm calling about the Danes interview. How did it go?
Rory: Very very well. Listen, Mr. Dunlay, there's something you should know...
Editor: What is it Hayden? What happened?
Rory: There might be a slight conflict in interest. J.M. Danes is Jess Mariano, my former boyfriend and let's just say that the book was semi- autobiographical.
Editor: Wait, are you telling me that you're Rachel?
Rory: Yes sir.
Editor: This is great! You're an amazing writer who pours as much emotion as possible into her work and this can make an outstanding article! Plus, the Times could probably milk the fact that the basis for one of the main character's for the year's hottest book is on it's staff.
Rory: So you are still okay with me doing this article and everything?
Editor: Of course I am Hayden! I'll let you go now. Good luck with the article.
Rory: Thank you sir. Goodbye.
Rory hangs up the phone and turns her attention to Jess again.
Rory: My editor loved the fact that I'm Rachel.
Jess: I take it that's a good thing.
Rory: Very.
Jess: So...former?
Rory: What?
Jess: You know what I'm talking about.
Rory: (it occurs to her that he is referring to the former boyfriend comment) Well, I don't know...I would like it to be different but I just didn't know if we had an official title or anything.
Jess: Good, these last 24 hours have been pretty damn good. Found the girl I love and now I can 'officially' call her my girlfriend.
Rory: I love you too.
The two kiss go back to Rory's apartment.
A/N: Well, here it is. Now you all know about Will and Rory. I implied all of the sexual stuff because I didn't want to bother attempting to write it and plus I'm too lazy to upgrade the rating. The content's fine for PG. If you can see it on TV, PG is enough for me. Well, I'll post the next chapter asap, but I want to work on my other stories first since I neglected them. Please review!!!
A/N: I know that a bunch of you are curious about what is going on between Will and Rory. So, read this and you'll see. Thanks to those of you who reviewed. Sorry about the anonymous review thing, I changed that so all of you anonymous people can review now. And sorry for my stupidity in regards to Rory's alias. I reposted chapter one and changed it a little. I think that's all for now. Read and Review People!!!
Time Heals All Wounds?
Chapter Two: Questions and Answers
Rory and Jess are in a cab riding back to Rory's apartment for coffee and to talk more. The cab is filled with uncomfortable silence and all Jess can do is think that he missed his chance with Rory and lost her to Will. On the other hand, Rory is thinking about how glad she is that J.M. Danes is actually Jess and how great it is to see him again.
The cab pulls up in front of Rory's apartment building. Rory pays the fare and the two exit the car.
Rory: So, this is it.
Jess: The Times must be treating you well to be living in this part of town.
Rory: I guess you could say that.
The two enter the building and take the elevator up to Rory's floor. They soon emerge from the elevator and walk to the end of the hallway. Rory unlocks the door.
Rory: Well, this is home.
Jess: Nice.
He looks around and sees bookcases lining the walls and a home that is decorated in the manner that only a Gilmore would approve of.
Rory: Will?
Will emerges from a side room. He jogs over to Rory and gives her hug.
Will: No more boredom!
The two let go and Will turns toward Jess who is standing uncomfortably by the two.
Will: Hey. I'm Will.
The two guys shake hands.
Jess: Jess Mariano.
Will: (He quickly glances at Rory who gives a subtle nod.) So, I finally meet the infamous Jess.
Jess: (slightly puzzled look on his face) Infamous?
Rory: Will has a tendency to elaborate.
Jess: Oh.
The two walk over to the kitchen and Rory begins to make coffee.
Rory: So...
Jess: So...
Will: Buttons.
Rory: (stifles her giggles) Only you Will, only you.
Will: (places his hands over his heart) I'm touched.
After the 'moment' passes, Jess breaks the silence.
Jess: If you don't mind my asking, but how long have you two been...
He is cut off by Rory's laughter.
Rory: Wait...you think, that...no, no, no...
Will: I crossed over a long time ago.
Rory: Why didn't you tell me? All this time I thought we had something! She then laughs again at the thought of her and Will being a couple.
Will: Looks like you're a single woman again.
Rory: Guess so. Now Brian doesn't have to worry about you anymore.
Will: He never thought that and you know it.
Rory: Got sarcasm?
Will: It's on vacation.
Rory: Right, it went with my love life. So, Jess, does that answer your question?
Jess: I think so. (mentally: and a couple more...so she is single, I still have a chance)
Will: So, what about you? Now you know about our love lives, or lack thereof.
Jess: Nonexistant.
Rory: Join the club. I'm President!
Will: I got VP.
Jess: I'll take treasurer.
Rory: Two words: bridge money.
Jess: (chuckles) I can't believe you remember that.
Will: Can I buy a clue Pat?
Jess: When I first got to Stars Hollow, I stole the 'Save the Bridge' money.
Will: Let me guess, starving for attention.
Jess: The bridge was in perfect condition. The money was begging for someone to rescue it from the hands of Taylor and his stupid committee.
Rory: Ick, Taylor. I had managed to block that man out of my mind.
Will: Psycho cardigan man. He's a deranged superhero. (puts his hands on his hips) Cardigan Man to the rescue! Making sure your grass is the perfect height and taking over Stars Hollow!
All three laugh at Will acting like 'Cardigan Man.'
Jess: That thought is going to haunt me for a little while. Ugh, Taylor as a superhero in a cardigan and spandex.
Rory: Going to go vomit now at that thought.
Will: Very bad mental picture. Well, I'm gonna go meet up with Brian. (looks at Rory) Shut up!
Rory: (feigns innocence) I didn't say anything.
Will: I can read your mind.
Rory: Really seeing the Lorelai comparison now...
Jess: Dear God, one Lorelai is enough.
Will: I second that.
Rory: Hey, you can't help but love her!
Will: Yeah, yeah, yeah...
Will walks over to Rory and kisses her on the cheek. He then waves goodbye to Jess. He walks over to the door and grabs a coat and keys.
Will: See you guys later, maybe.
Rory: Have fun.
Jess: See ya.
Will leaves and Rory and Jess are now alone in the apartment.
Rory: Movie?
Jess: No plotless teen movies.
Rory: Does 'Donnie Darko' fall under that?
Jess: Nope because of the religious symbolism. Any movie with Patrick Swayze as the anti-christ is good on my list.
Rory: 'Kay. Want any junk food to go with that movie?
Jess: I'll eat whatever you have.
Rory: Lots of gummy candy at the moment.
Jess: Bring it on. Don't make a movie reference at that.
Rory: 'Cheertator.' Sorry, I couldn't resist that.
Jess: I think I hear Donnie calling your name.
Rory: Is that so?
The two grab some junk food and drinks and walk over to the living room area to watch the movie. Jess sees a copy of 'Small Town Heart' on the endtable.
Jess: That wasn't too creative was it?
Rory: What?
Jess holds up the book.
Jess: The penname.
Rory: It was perfect considering the story had characters similar to the inhabitants of Stars Hollow.
Jess: It was a little more than just a few characters Ror. Let's just say that art imitates life in this book.
Rory: Nice job of screwing up that quote.
Jess: I try.
Rory: I never really made the connection until now with the characters. I can't believe I missed it.
Jess: Yeah, I tore down a part of that wall I built around Stars Hollow to write this.
Rory: I'm glad that you did. It was an amazing book. Your descriptions of Anthony's emotions were fantastic.
Jess: You learn from experience.
Rory: In a quote mood tonight?
Jess: Yeah. I got another one for you. 'To the real Rachel. You know who you are. I love you, always and forever.'
Rory: (knows what Jess is really saying to her) Jess...
Jess: Ror, I just want you to know the truth. Ever since I moved to California all those years ago, I haven't been able to have anything close to a stable relationship. I always end up thinking that they are nothing compared to you and what we had. I'm sorry to drop all of this on you, but I need to tell you this before I lose the courage. I love you Rory. I always have and always will.
Rory is speechless. The only way that she can think to convey her feelings is to walk over to Jess and kiss him passionately.
Rory: (she pulls apart) I think you know my answer.
Jess: I think I need you to clarify for me.
The kiss again and Rory begins to walk backwards toward her bedroom.
~*~ The Next Day ~*~
Rory begins to wake up and notices that she is not alone. She turns over and sees Jess lying next to her, fast asleep.
Rory: (mentally) God, I have missed him so much.
She notices that the clock says 10:13 and decides it's okay if she wakes Jess. She proceeds to kiss Jess.
Jess begins to wake up when he feels Rory kissing him. He opens his eyes to see Rory lying next to him.
Jess: (mentally) If this is a dream, don't wake me up, ever.
Rory: Hi.
Jess: Hey.
Rory: Monosyllabic Jess strikes again.
Jess: Yeah, well, old habits die hard.
Rory: It speaks!
Jess: Well, my mouth is used for more than kissing and eating.
Rory: Really? I never would have thought that.
Jess: Yale didn't teach you that? I'm shocked.
Rory: I was too busy staring at my TA.
Jess: There's a comforting thought.
Rory: If it helps, he looked a lot like you, so in a way you should take it as a compliment.
Jess: Since you're a Gilmore, I'll let it slide. You can't help having Lorelai's genes.
Rory: That can be a good thing though.
Jess: Yeah, all of the coffee you drink.
Rory: Mmmmm, coffee.
Jess: Want a doughnut too Homer?
Rory: Mmmmm doughnuts and coffee. Mmmmm.
Jess: Once a junkfood junkie, always a junkfood junkie.
Rory: I'll live. I have this long.
Jess: Yeah. Whatever happened to that early death that Luke predicted?
Rory: Luke talk crazy talk.
Jess: Luke grunt crazy is more like it.
Rory: Nice grammar.
Jess: Give me some credit, I just woke up.
Rory: Fine.
Jess: Thanks.
Rory: I'm gonna go shower. Me feel skeevy.
Jess: Take comfort in the fact that you aren't the only one.
Rory: Ugh, I don't wanna get up. The shower is a lonely place...
Jess: That it is. (knows what Rory is trying to say)
Rory: It's so big and empty...
Jess: Come on skeevy girl, we're going to pay Mr. Shower a visit.
Rory: Good, he likes having company.
About an hour later, Jess and Rory are pretty much done getting changed and everything. Rory gave Jess some of Will's clothes to wear and he washed some of his clothes. (A/N: I know it takes more than that to wash your clothes, but deal with it, it's laundry.)
Rory: Hungry?
Jess: Yeah.
Rory: Great. I know the perfect spot to go.
Jess: All right, but let me pay for it.
Rory: Do I detect a little chivalrous behavior?
Jess: Maybe I'll even hold the door for you.
Rory: (gasps) Really? I'm so lucky!
Jess: All right, let's go, I'm hungry and you need coffee.
Rory: You know me too well.
Jess: Well, we did go out and everything for a little while...
Rory: Nice point.
Rory and Jess leave the apartment and walk to Coffee Addicts Anonymous.
Jess: (when he sees the name) Oh God, this must be heaven for you.
Rory: It is now that you are here with me.
Jess: (points at Rory's arm) Wait, what's that? Is that sap?
Rory: Don't compare me to a tree!
Jess: It was too easy.
Rory: Meanie.
Jess: Ah, you know you love me.
Rory: Know it all.
Jess: It's a gift.
They enter the coffee shop and walk over to the counter.
Rory: Hey Brian.
Brian: Hey Rory and...
Rory: Oh, this is Jess.
Jess: Hey.
Brian: Hi.
Rory: Have you seen Will today?
Brian: Corner. Are you going to get anything or are you just trying to make me look bad?
Rory: Chocolate muffin and bowl of coffee.
Jess: (looks at Rory) Bowl?
Brian: Trust me, it's that big.
Jess: I'll have crumb cake and a medium coffee.
Brian: Her eating habits rub off on you too?
Jess: (hands Brian money for the food) Yeah.
Rory and Jess have just gotten their food and coffee and Rory leads the way to the corner that Will is sitting in.
Rory: Hey sexy.
Will: Hey lovefool. So, did you two have a nice night?
Jess: Plead the fifth.
Rory: Same here.
Will: I'll take that as a yes. By the way Jess, nice shirt. It looks better on you than me.
Jess: Oh, sorry about that, but I didn't really want to put my clothes from last night back on.
Will: No problem. Just tell me some things are still yours.
Jess: Yeah.
Will: Good.
Rory: So, how was your night?
Will: Fifth.
Rory: Copycat.
Will: Meow.
The three sit and have breakfast and talk about whatever comes to mind. Then, Brian comes over and leaves with Will since his shift is over. Rory and Jess then decide leave and they go to a bookstore.
Rory: Combine this with Coffee Addicts Anonymous and that's my heaven.
Jess: Any bookstore with you in it is mine.
Rory: And I'm the sappy one?
Jess: (smile) Shut up.
Rory: Oh, you know you love me...
Jess: Yeah, and everyone who reads the dedication to the book will too.
Rory: So, I'm Rachel now. Got it.
Jess: Just call me Anthony.
Rory: (she begins to laugh) Turn around.
Jess: What is it?
He turns and sees an advertisement for his book.
Jess: Oh God. No, it's one of the posters with my picture on it.
Rory: (her laughter has subsided) Don't worry, you look great. I like how you have a copy of 'Oliver Twist' in your hand.
Jess: Personal touch. The photographer hated it.
Rory: What do they know about taking pictures?
Jess: Very little.
The two spend a large portion of the two aimlessly looking around the store and Jess is careful to hide his face and avoid the poster. The last thing he wanted was someone recognizing him. He was dreading all of the press that was in front of him with the release date soon approaching.
While they were walking back to the apartment, Rory's cell phone rang. She saw on caller id that it was her editor.
Rory: Do they not know the definition of day off?
Jess: Apparently no.
Rory: (answers the phone) Hayden.
Editor: I'm calling about the Danes interview. How did it go?
Rory: Very very well. Listen, Mr. Dunlay, there's something you should know...
Editor: What is it Hayden? What happened?
Rory: There might be a slight conflict in interest. J.M. Danes is Jess Mariano, my former boyfriend and let's just say that the book was semi- autobiographical.
Editor: Wait, are you telling me that you're Rachel?
Rory: Yes sir.
Editor: This is great! You're an amazing writer who pours as much emotion as possible into her work and this can make an outstanding article! Plus, the Times could probably milk the fact that the basis for one of the main character's for the year's hottest book is on it's staff.
Rory: So you are still okay with me doing this article and everything?
Editor: Of course I am Hayden! I'll let you go now. Good luck with the article.
Rory: Thank you sir. Goodbye.
Rory hangs up the phone and turns her attention to Jess again.
Rory: My editor loved the fact that I'm Rachel.
Jess: I take it that's a good thing.
Rory: Very.
Jess: So...former?
Rory: What?
Jess: You know what I'm talking about.
Rory: (it occurs to her that he is referring to the former boyfriend comment) Well, I don't know...I would like it to be different but I just didn't know if we had an official title or anything.
Jess: Good, these last 24 hours have been pretty damn good. Found the girl I love and now I can 'officially' call her my girlfriend.
Rory: I love you too.
The two kiss go back to Rory's apartment.
A/N: Well, here it is. Now you all know about Will and Rory. I implied all of the sexual stuff because I didn't want to bother attempting to write it and plus I'm too lazy to upgrade the rating. The content's fine for PG. If you can see it on TV, PG is enough for me. Well, I'll post the next chapter asap, but I want to work on my other stories first since I neglected them. Please review!!!