In the corner of the basement, there was a small guestroom, which the Gilmore's used only for guests. Rory pulled Jess down there, and shut the door behind her. She grabbed Jess and kissed him, and when she took off his shirt he gazed at her for a moment, a look of question in his eyes. In seconds, that look of question became a look of anticipation. When he touched Rory, she was shaking.

"Rory." He started to say, but she put her finger to his lips.

"Don't say anything, Jess. If you do, I'll change my mind. I don't want you to be responsible and loving Jess. I want you to be rough, rebel, promiscuous Jess." Rory told him. Jess thought about it for a minute, debating. Would it be wrong for him to do this? Hey, she asked for it, it wasn't his fault. He wanted her so badly it hurt, and there she was, offering herself to him. How could he refuse? Luke would kill him.To hell with Luke. He probably hadn't gotten laid in years.but Rory was different from other girls.he didn't want to ruin her. Taking someone's virginity was kinda a big deal.Fuck that.

"Ok." Jess resolved, as he pulled Rory to him and crushed his lips to hers. Rory gave herself in to Jess entirely; he was the one with all the experience. She let him take off her shirt and her bra, and she undid the top button of his jeans. He stopped kissing to watch her, as she slowly drew the zipper down. Then, stepping out of his jeans, he brought Rory over to the bed. While she stared up at him with her big, bright eyes, Jess took her pants off. Left only in her panties, Rory blushed, and began to wonder if she was doing the right thing, but when Jess kissed her again, she forgot about it. She closed her eyes as he slowly removed her pink underwear, and bit her lip as he began to touch her. His taste was amazing, his fingers worked ecstasy. As he made love to her, Rory was lost in everything but Jess. Several times he asked her if she was all right, and she nodded. He brought her to the end of the earth and back again.

When it was over, they lay silently, breathing hard, in eachothers arms. Rory fell asleep, and Jess watched her. She looked beautiful when she slept, her chest rising and falling. He wanted to touch her, but Jess was afraid he'd wake her. The truth was, she had been an amazing lover; better than almost everybody he'd had before. And this was her first time; so with some practice. wow. Jess had every intention of sticking around to find out just how sensational she could be. He fell asleep thinking about that, and dreamt of only Rory.

They woke up to screaming. Rory wasn't sure of where she was, but feeling Jess' arms around her, she remembered and almost smiled. Almost. She didn't get the chance, as she opened her eyes to find her mother and Luke looking shocked. She sat up in bed right away, and modestly covered herself with the sheets. Jess sat up in a daze, yawning.

"Rory..." Loralei said shakily, " How could you." She burst into tears, and ran out of the basement. Luke was more sensible. Shaking his head, he began picking up articles of clothing and throwing them to Jess. He and Rory began dressing quickly.

"I don't believe you," Luke said in a firm but sad voice, "Jess, the one thing I asked you not to do. You're going back to New York." Jess started to protest defiantly, but Rory interrupted him.

"Luke, No! It was my fault...I.I asked him to. He didn't want to, he didn't think I was ready, but I made him!" She shouted. Luke looked at her sadly.

"Nobody made him, Rory. I'm sorry he got to you, made you think you wanted him.but he doesn't care about you. He never did. Listen to me Rory, you're just another of his conquests." Luke told her. Rory stopped for a moment, thinking about what he was saying. But then she looked at Jess and knew that none of it was true.

"Don't listen to him, Rory. I love you. I've always." Jess began, sounding choked. Luke pushed him out the door, and up the basement stairs. Rory ran after them and caught up to them at the door. Ignoring Luke, she gave Jess a quick kiss.

"I know. I love you too." Rory whispered in his ear, as Luke pulled him out into the morning sunlight, and down the street. Rory sat down on her porch as cried as the birds sang.





"I need to see him, Lane." Rory pleaded with her best friend, as she sat on Lane's couch. Lane shook her head.

"I don't understand.why is he so important to you?" Lane asked. She had heard a lot of rumors lately, about Rory and Jess. She had heard that they had slept together and that Luke and Loralei had walked in on them. But she was sure that if that had been true, Rory would have told her. And anyway, she had also heard that Rory and Jess has run away to Vegas and joined the mob, so who knew what was true. Rory sighed.

"I love him Lane.I know you don't think it's possible, but I swear, he's an awesome person. He's sweet, and loving, and.a perfect gentleman." She gushed. Lane rolled her eyes. She was used to Rory going on and on this way about Dean, but.Jess? Perfect gentleman? Hardly.

"I have to see him. What if Luke is sending him away? He said he was going to send him away.back to New York." Rory went on. Lane was suspicious.

"Why would he say that?" she asked her friend. Rory turned red.

"Lane, do you swear on.on your mother finding out about your band that you won't say a thing?" She asked Lane, lowering her voice to a whisper. Lane crossed her heart.

"I won't say anything.What?" she asked, curiously. Rory took a deep breath.

"He said that when.when he caught me in bed with Jess." She admitted quickly, looking down at her lap.

"I knew it," Lane exclaimed, "So it's true! Wow, Rory, you.you.wow." Rory blushed harder.

"Yah, I. Do you hate me, or think I'm a slut, or something?" She asked. Lane hugged her.

"Oh, God, Rory, no! I'm just surprised, but I think if you thought you were ready, that's for you to decide." Lane told her. Rory looked up.

"So." Lane asked, "are you going to tell me about it like a good best friend, or do I have to guess?" Rory sat back on the couch and smiled.

"Thanks, Lane. For understanding."

"No problem.Now, details, girl." Lane demanded.

"Oh, wow, Lane.It was.He was amazing." Rory began, and she told Lane the whole thing. It felt good to be able to tell someone.

"And he's gonna have to go back to New York, and.I love him." She finished up, almost in tears. Lane thought for a moment, and then picked up her phone.

"Who are you calling." Rory asked, but Lane silenced her. In a moment someone must have picked up the phone.

"Hey, Luke, it's Lane." Lane told the person on the other line, apparently Luke, "Yah, hi. I'm fine." Rory sat quietly and listened to the one sided conversation.

"Listen, I kinda need a favor. Do you know whether or not Jess owns the book 'The Last Samurai'? I want to read it, but can't get it from the library cuz Mom monitors the books I get there.well, Luke, could you ask him? You know I don't really want to talk to him. Well, it's not that I don't like him.. Ok, you're right, I don't.Well, I suppose I could talk to him. Just for a minute. Ok, I'll wait." Lane gave Rory a thumbs up as she waited. Jess came on the line.

"Hi, Jess. This is Lane.Yah, do you have that book? You do! Awesome. Listen, could I maybe borrow it for a while.why? Where are you going? What?! Just a sec." Lane put her hand over the receiver.

"He's leaving in two hours!" She whispered. Rory sat up straight, and grabbed the phone from her.

"Jess.Oh, God, Jess, you can't leave.I love you too, but." Rory started crying into the phone, and Lane took it from her.

"Jess? Hey, listen. Come over here. My mom's not home. Tell Luke that you're bringing me that book, and that I can't go get it because my mom would have a fit. Just hurry up, before Rory has a mental breakdown." With that, Lane hung up the phone.



Jess was there in minutes. He ran through the front door to where Rory was on the couch and hugged her tightly. Rory grabbed him and kissed him, and kissed him, and kissed him until Lane cleared her throat uncomfortably. Jess pulled away the kiss, but didn't stop staring into Rory's eyes.

"Jess.don't go." She whispered to him, holding him around the neck for dear life. Jess looked up at Lane.

"Yeah, yeah.I'm leaving." Lane muttered, and got up to go to her bedroom. Jess stared to say something, but Lane stopped him.

"Please," she told him, turning to leave, "No smart ass comments today." She started for the door, but stopped when she heard Jess' voice.

"Thanks, Lane. You're not so bad, you know." She smiled, then turned around.

"No problem, "Lane replied, "Now hurry it up.you've only got about an hour." Winking at Rory, Lane left the room. Jess turned back to Rory, and kissed her again. Rory looked around.

"We can't do it here." She commented, pushing Jess away from her.

"Why not?" He inquired, with that cocky smile playing on his lips. Rory started to put up an argument, but Jess' kiss was more convincing. He sat on the couch and pulled Rory up so she was sitting on his lap. She lay her head back an allowed him to kiss her neck, and then lower to her breasts. He lifted her shirt, unfastened her bra, and started to suck a nipple. Jess unbuttoned his pants, and Rory's and he took her without removing any of their other clothes. When they both came, and had caught their breath, Rory stood up.

"Ok, you've ruined my pants." She complained, pretending to be mad. Jess smiled, but kept his eyes closed, leaning back against the couch.

"Sorry." He replied. After they had cleaned up, and looked presentable, Jess looked at the clock.

"God Dammit," He cursed. Rory looked at him.

"No. It's not time to leave yet," She said frantically.

"I have to.I leave in 10 minutes." Jess said, his voice deep with regret. Rory ran to him and threw her arms around him. She buried her head in his neck and cried. Jess almost cried too, but stopped himself just in time. He pulled head up and kissed her, one long hard kiss.

"I have to go." He told her, pulling away, and starting to walk towards the door. When he got there he turned back.

"I love you, Rory." Jess said simply. Rory stopped crying, and walked over to him.

"What if you never come back." She asked, wiping her eyes with her hand.

"Don't be so dumb.of course I'm coming back. And I'll call you. Everyday if It'll make you feel better." Jess assured her.

"I love you." Rory whispered, hugging him.

"I love you, too. I always will." He replied. Kissing her one last long time, he turned and walked down the driveway. Jess looked back once, and gave Rory an encouraging smile, before turning down the street. Rory collapsed into tears, and Lane came down the stairs to hug her.

"It's Ok," Lane comforted, "It's not like New York is the other side of the world."











AN-

Hey, everyone. Let me just warn you that there's a surprise coming and you may not like it. Please review this, and give me suggestions and stuff. Hope you like it so far.

~~Lisden.