*Disclaimer: I don't own the series Gilmore Girls or the characters. All I
own is my imagination and the plot.
*A/N: Hey! As we all know, every once upon a time ends with a happily ever after. And as for this story, the time as come for them to live happily ever after. Even though this isn't a fairy tale, it does end with the prince kissing the o so beautiful princess. Again I thank everyone who read and reviewed this story and I hope you enjoy this chapter just as much as I did when I was writing it. Please be the kind person you are and review this story one last time. Thank you!
*~*~*:-)*~*~*Bye, smile :-)
The next morning was like any other morning, except for one small detail. They were back in Stars Hollow and it felt great. It felt great to wake up in their own beds, knowing that the diner was only a small distance away. And Rory found it amazing that nothing changed in the small period that they were gone. As she was walking towards the diner with her mom by her side, she looked at the small town, that some might find unimpressive with the small amount of people and modest buildings. But if you looked closer, you would see how beautiful everything and everyone really was. That was what Rory loved the most about Stars Hollow. Every resident had his or hers own story to tell and every building here at a history. Rory smiled when they arrived at Luke's diner. She had no doubt that most of her history lay in Luke's diner. When they entered the diner, they could see Luke standing at the bottom of the stairs, yelling something. Of course Lorelai had to take advantage of this situation.
L: ''Morning Luke. Talking to your imaginary friend again ?''
Luke shot her an annoyed look before heading over to the counter.
L: ''What ? He doesn't wanna play with you ?''
She gave Luke a sugary smile and sat down at the counter.
R: ''What's wrong Luke ?''
L: ''Didn't eat enough vegetables last night ?''
Luke ignored Lorelai's question as he started to pour them coffee. Normally he didn't mind listening to Lorelai implore for her daily three or four cups of coffee, but he wasn't in the best mood now, so he decided to just give her the coffee without arguing. He had argued enough this morning after all.
Luke: ''Jess just arrived and apparently my sister was right...............''
He handed them their coffee.
Luke: ''...........he is a hand full.''
Lorelai lifted her cup from the counter, but then changed her mind and placed it back on the counter.
L: ''What's wrong with this picture ?''
Rory just shrugged as she took a sip of her coffee. She didn't really feel like participating in one of her mom's rationalizations to annoy Luke today. Besides she borrowed a book about the history of rock music from Lane and right now that was her main priority, because it would take her mind off of her personal life for a little while.
Luke: ''What ?''
L: ''You just giving me coffee.''
Luke sighed and rolled his eyes. Why couldn't Lorelai just accept the fact that he gave her coffee without asking one of her annoying and predictable questions.
Luke: ''Cause I don't feel like listening to you pathetically beg for coffee this morning.''
L: ''Sorry I asked Mr. Moody.''
Luke sighed as he lay down the dishtowel that he had been holding in his hands this entire time.
Luke: ''Jess just arrived a couple of hours ago.''
L: ''So you mentioned. Why would anyone want to get up that early ?''
Luke: ''He doesn't seem to have a problem with it, cause ever since he arrived here, he's been sitting upstairs, listening to that crap he calls music.''
L: ''That's who you were yelling at when we came in ?''
Luke: ''Yeah. But he won't listen to a word I say.''
L: ''Goes into one ear and out the other ?''
Luke: ''I don't even think it goes into one ear.''
L: ''I'm sure he's listening to you, but he's probably just in one of his I- can-do-whatever-I-want-fazes. Just give him time. He's new in town. And Stars Hollow is a mighty big step for someone who just moved here from New York.''
Luke: ''Right, you're right. I should just give him time to adjust. How do you know this anyway ?''
L: ''Been there done that, just ask my parents.''
Luke: ''For some reason I believe you.''
Just then the music got even louder and Luke headed for the stairs again.
Luke: ''Jess ! Turn that crap off and come downstairs !''
When the music stopped, Luke turned around and went back to his place behind the counter. He caught Lorelai looking at him.
Luke: ''What ?''
L: ''I'm so proud of you, yelling at that kid and all and calling his music crap. I'll never make fun of your parental skills again.''
Rory smiled, she could just picture Luke rolling his eyes at her mom. She wondered what would happen if they actually kissed or something. They'd probably kiss and afterwards Luke would roll his eyes and her mom would say something like, eeeuw or something in that direction. Rory suppressed the urge to laugh and went back to reading.
Finally there were footsteps on the stairs and moments later a boy with dark hair and a bored expression on his face entered the diner.
J: ''You requested for my presence ?''
Luke: ''Knock it off Jess.''
J: ''Whatever you say uncle Luke. Hey, how's my hair ?''
Luke: ''Jess............''
J: ''That bad huh ? I better go back upstairs to fix it.''
Jess started to back up towards the stairs.
Luke: ''Jess !''
Jess sighed and stopped.
Luke: ''Listen Jess, I know you don't know me and you don't like me..........''
J: ''What makes you say that ?''
Luke: ''.......but if you're staying here you have to respect me and my rules.''
J: ''Rules ?''
Luke: ''Yeah. I don't want you cutting school like you did back in New York.''
J: ''I never cut school.''
Luke: ''Jess.............''
But Jess wasn't listening to Luke anymore, he could care less about his stupid rules. But that wasn't what made him lose interest in the conversation. A certain girl did. Jess smirked. He was right, this was the Stars Hollow that she couldn't stop talking about.
Suddenly Rory had this weird feeling that someone was watching her. She couldn't explain how she knew, but she just did. So, she stopped reading for a minute and looked up to see if her assumption was right. It took her a while to realize who it was she was looking at, but when she did, a smile broke through on her face and she forgot all about the book that she had been reading.
Jess casually walked over to her, hands in his pockets and a smirk in place. He was aware of her twinkle in her eyes as he walked over to her. Before he knew it, his smirk was replaced by an undisguised smile, uncolored by lies and untrue feelings.
J: ''Miss me ?''
R: ''Jess.''
It was such a simple word, but it meant the world to her that she was able to say his name again, knowing that he was really here, standing in front of her.
Lorelai, who noticed the looks that were exchanged between her daughter and Luke's nephew, quickly swallowed her coffee and slammed her cup down on the counter, almost breaking it.
L: ''The Jess from New York ?''
Rory nodded, keeping her eyes on Jess. She wanted to make sure that he wouldn't vanish in thin air or something.
Luke: ''Do you two know each other ?''
He gestured towards Rory and Jess.
J: ''You could say that.''
Luke raised one of his eyebrows and looked confusedly from Rory to Jess and back again.
Suddenly the door of the diner opened and Lane stormed in, breaking the magical moment between Rory and Jess. Every stranger could see the tension and sparks between then, which made it even more obvious to Lane.
Lane: ''Hey everyone.''
Rory shifted her gaze from Jess to Lane, hoping that she wouldn't cause a scene right here in the diner.
Lane: ''Ready ?''
R: ''Yeah.''
While Rory finished the last of her coffee, Lane shot Jess a curious glance.
Lane: ''You're new, aren't you ?''
J: ''Way to state the obvious.''
Lane: ''I'm Lane.''
J: ''Interesting name.''
Lane: ''Give me your name and we'll see which one is more interesting.''
J: ''Jess.''
Lane: ''Yours wins.''
R: ''I'll see you later mom.''
L: ''Sure thing sweets.''
Rory gave her mom a quick kiss on the cheek and started to head for the door, pulling Lane with her.
Lane: ''Bye !''
Right before Rory left the diner, she caught Jess looking at her. She shyly smiled back at him and closed the door behind her. Once they were outside, Lane squealed and turned around so she could face Rory.
Lane: ''Was that the Jess ?''
Rory nodded.
R: ''The Jess.''
Back at the diner, Jess dropped his gaze to the book that was still lying open on the counter. He reached for it and smiled, remembering the way she looked when she saw him. He closed the book and placed it in his back- pocket, promising himself that he would give it to her as soon as he had the chance.
*~*~*
That night Rory went to the bridge. She didn't really have a reason for being there, she just liked being there. Especially at night. The stars always seemed to shine brighter here and because she could see the reflections of the heavenly stars in the water, it was like there were stars all around her. Though most of the people were asleep in Stars Hollow, the night had just awoken. Normally you could hear that it had just awoken, by the sound of the howling wind, the riffles in the water and even the sound that the leaves made when they brushed against each other. But tonight silence was surrounding her and the only sound she could hear was her own breathing.
J: ''You were right, this place is nice.''
Almost immediately the wind started to play with Rory's hair, as if it had been disturbed by the suddenness of his voice. Loud at first in the quiet night, but slowly fading. Rory let out the breath that she had apparently been holding and turned her head a little so she could glance at the Jess' figure that was slowly approaching her.
R: ''Hey.''
J: ''Hey.''
He met her eyes for a split second before he sat down next to her, the wood of the bridge shifting under his weight. The air around her started to fill with his scent. She inhaled and smiled when she took in the smell of cigarette smoke, leather and cologne that smelled really nice once she got used to it.
J: ''You left this at the diner earlier.''
He handed her the book that she borrowed from Lane and she reached for it. Their hands slightly touched and her heartbeat started to quicken. It reminded her of the thrill she got when she was on a rollercoaster. She took the book and held it in her hands for a moment before placing it next to her on the bridge.
J: ''So, do you have a boyfriend ?''
Rory was surprised by his straight forward question, but answered anyway.
R: ''Yeah, right.''
Jess smiled at her naiveness. Didn't she know how beautiful she was ? Didn't she know that she took his breath away every time when she flashed him one of those shy smiled ? Didn't she know that she could leave him speechless by just looking at him with those magnificent eyes of hers ? And that was exactly what she did when he caught her looking at him. Optimism was written in her eyes that were still untouched by the horrible sights that she was bound to witness in this world.
Rory felt a little uncomfortable under his gaze and lowered her eyes to his lips. Again, she noticed the cut. It wasn't as bad as the last time she saw it, but it was still there. He would probably have a scar there in a couple of days or so. She hesitantly reached for the cut with her hand, gently touching his lips with the tips of her fingers.
As soon as her fingers touched his lips, he felt as if he had been hit by a lightning bolt. His heart started to slam against his rib cage, as if it was trying to find a way out so it could state the obvious to Rory. Even though he was feeling overheated on the inside, he remained perfectly calm on the outside. Until she looked up and met his eyes that was. He placed his hand on top of hers and placed his thumb underneath her fingers, while his other fingers were resting on top of her hand. He started to place soft and careful kisses on her knuckles. When she didn't pull away, he brought her fingertips to his lips and started to kiss them. He could feel her pulse quicken and gently pulled her towards him.
Rory didn't want to pull back even though she was nervous and trembling under his soft and gentle touch. She never had a boyfriend before, so this was all new to her. But as soon as she felt his lips on hers, all her insecurities and doubts faded into the background. All she could focus on was the touch of his lips. The kiss started sweet and innocent, but suddenly Jess ran his tongue over her lips, asking her permission to deepen the kiss. Rory who was almost sure that she had passion running in her veins instead of blood, opened her mouth a little and that was all Jess needed. He slipped his tongue in and explored her mouth with his tongue. Rory almost moaned when he removed his tongue from her mouth. She didn't want him to stop. So, she pushed herself against Jess. Jess got the hint and started to explore her mouth again. This time Rory joined him. She reached for his cheek with her hand and left it there when they pulled apart, gasping for air.
Jess caught his breath and smiled a mischievous smile at her. Rory started to blush and wanted to lower her eyes, but Jess didn't let her. He rested his forehead against hers and wrapped a piece of her hair around his finger.
J: ''Guess I won the bet, huh ?''
*A/N: Hey! As we all know, every once upon a time ends with a happily ever after. And as for this story, the time as come for them to live happily ever after. Even though this isn't a fairy tale, it does end with the prince kissing the o so beautiful princess. Again I thank everyone who read and reviewed this story and I hope you enjoy this chapter just as much as I did when I was writing it. Please be the kind person you are and review this story one last time. Thank you!
*~*~*:-)*~*~*Bye, smile :-)
The next morning was like any other morning, except for one small detail. They were back in Stars Hollow and it felt great. It felt great to wake up in their own beds, knowing that the diner was only a small distance away. And Rory found it amazing that nothing changed in the small period that they were gone. As she was walking towards the diner with her mom by her side, she looked at the small town, that some might find unimpressive with the small amount of people and modest buildings. But if you looked closer, you would see how beautiful everything and everyone really was. That was what Rory loved the most about Stars Hollow. Every resident had his or hers own story to tell and every building here at a history. Rory smiled when they arrived at Luke's diner. She had no doubt that most of her history lay in Luke's diner. When they entered the diner, they could see Luke standing at the bottom of the stairs, yelling something. Of course Lorelai had to take advantage of this situation.
L: ''Morning Luke. Talking to your imaginary friend again ?''
Luke shot her an annoyed look before heading over to the counter.
L: ''What ? He doesn't wanna play with you ?''
She gave Luke a sugary smile and sat down at the counter.
R: ''What's wrong Luke ?''
L: ''Didn't eat enough vegetables last night ?''
Luke ignored Lorelai's question as he started to pour them coffee. Normally he didn't mind listening to Lorelai implore for her daily three or four cups of coffee, but he wasn't in the best mood now, so he decided to just give her the coffee without arguing. He had argued enough this morning after all.
Luke: ''Jess just arrived and apparently my sister was right...............''
He handed them their coffee.
Luke: ''...........he is a hand full.''
Lorelai lifted her cup from the counter, but then changed her mind and placed it back on the counter.
L: ''What's wrong with this picture ?''
Rory just shrugged as she took a sip of her coffee. She didn't really feel like participating in one of her mom's rationalizations to annoy Luke today. Besides she borrowed a book about the history of rock music from Lane and right now that was her main priority, because it would take her mind off of her personal life for a little while.
Luke: ''What ?''
L: ''You just giving me coffee.''
Luke sighed and rolled his eyes. Why couldn't Lorelai just accept the fact that he gave her coffee without asking one of her annoying and predictable questions.
Luke: ''Cause I don't feel like listening to you pathetically beg for coffee this morning.''
L: ''Sorry I asked Mr. Moody.''
Luke sighed as he lay down the dishtowel that he had been holding in his hands this entire time.
Luke: ''Jess just arrived a couple of hours ago.''
L: ''So you mentioned. Why would anyone want to get up that early ?''
Luke: ''He doesn't seem to have a problem with it, cause ever since he arrived here, he's been sitting upstairs, listening to that crap he calls music.''
L: ''That's who you were yelling at when we came in ?''
Luke: ''Yeah. But he won't listen to a word I say.''
L: ''Goes into one ear and out the other ?''
Luke: ''I don't even think it goes into one ear.''
L: ''I'm sure he's listening to you, but he's probably just in one of his I- can-do-whatever-I-want-fazes. Just give him time. He's new in town. And Stars Hollow is a mighty big step for someone who just moved here from New York.''
Luke: ''Right, you're right. I should just give him time to adjust. How do you know this anyway ?''
L: ''Been there done that, just ask my parents.''
Luke: ''For some reason I believe you.''
Just then the music got even louder and Luke headed for the stairs again.
Luke: ''Jess ! Turn that crap off and come downstairs !''
When the music stopped, Luke turned around and went back to his place behind the counter. He caught Lorelai looking at him.
Luke: ''What ?''
L: ''I'm so proud of you, yelling at that kid and all and calling his music crap. I'll never make fun of your parental skills again.''
Rory smiled, she could just picture Luke rolling his eyes at her mom. She wondered what would happen if they actually kissed or something. They'd probably kiss and afterwards Luke would roll his eyes and her mom would say something like, eeeuw or something in that direction. Rory suppressed the urge to laugh and went back to reading.
Finally there were footsteps on the stairs and moments later a boy with dark hair and a bored expression on his face entered the diner.
J: ''You requested for my presence ?''
Luke: ''Knock it off Jess.''
J: ''Whatever you say uncle Luke. Hey, how's my hair ?''
Luke: ''Jess............''
J: ''That bad huh ? I better go back upstairs to fix it.''
Jess started to back up towards the stairs.
Luke: ''Jess !''
Jess sighed and stopped.
Luke: ''Listen Jess, I know you don't know me and you don't like me..........''
J: ''What makes you say that ?''
Luke: ''.......but if you're staying here you have to respect me and my rules.''
J: ''Rules ?''
Luke: ''Yeah. I don't want you cutting school like you did back in New York.''
J: ''I never cut school.''
Luke: ''Jess.............''
But Jess wasn't listening to Luke anymore, he could care less about his stupid rules. But that wasn't what made him lose interest in the conversation. A certain girl did. Jess smirked. He was right, this was the Stars Hollow that she couldn't stop talking about.
Suddenly Rory had this weird feeling that someone was watching her. She couldn't explain how she knew, but she just did. So, she stopped reading for a minute and looked up to see if her assumption was right. It took her a while to realize who it was she was looking at, but when she did, a smile broke through on her face and she forgot all about the book that she had been reading.
Jess casually walked over to her, hands in his pockets and a smirk in place. He was aware of her twinkle in her eyes as he walked over to her. Before he knew it, his smirk was replaced by an undisguised smile, uncolored by lies and untrue feelings.
J: ''Miss me ?''
R: ''Jess.''
It was such a simple word, but it meant the world to her that she was able to say his name again, knowing that he was really here, standing in front of her.
Lorelai, who noticed the looks that were exchanged between her daughter and Luke's nephew, quickly swallowed her coffee and slammed her cup down on the counter, almost breaking it.
L: ''The Jess from New York ?''
Rory nodded, keeping her eyes on Jess. She wanted to make sure that he wouldn't vanish in thin air or something.
Luke: ''Do you two know each other ?''
He gestured towards Rory and Jess.
J: ''You could say that.''
Luke raised one of his eyebrows and looked confusedly from Rory to Jess and back again.
Suddenly the door of the diner opened and Lane stormed in, breaking the magical moment between Rory and Jess. Every stranger could see the tension and sparks between then, which made it even more obvious to Lane.
Lane: ''Hey everyone.''
Rory shifted her gaze from Jess to Lane, hoping that she wouldn't cause a scene right here in the diner.
Lane: ''Ready ?''
R: ''Yeah.''
While Rory finished the last of her coffee, Lane shot Jess a curious glance.
Lane: ''You're new, aren't you ?''
J: ''Way to state the obvious.''
Lane: ''I'm Lane.''
J: ''Interesting name.''
Lane: ''Give me your name and we'll see which one is more interesting.''
J: ''Jess.''
Lane: ''Yours wins.''
R: ''I'll see you later mom.''
L: ''Sure thing sweets.''
Rory gave her mom a quick kiss on the cheek and started to head for the door, pulling Lane with her.
Lane: ''Bye !''
Right before Rory left the diner, she caught Jess looking at her. She shyly smiled back at him and closed the door behind her. Once they were outside, Lane squealed and turned around so she could face Rory.
Lane: ''Was that the Jess ?''
Rory nodded.
R: ''The Jess.''
Back at the diner, Jess dropped his gaze to the book that was still lying open on the counter. He reached for it and smiled, remembering the way she looked when she saw him. He closed the book and placed it in his back- pocket, promising himself that he would give it to her as soon as he had the chance.
*~*~*
That night Rory went to the bridge. She didn't really have a reason for being there, she just liked being there. Especially at night. The stars always seemed to shine brighter here and because she could see the reflections of the heavenly stars in the water, it was like there were stars all around her. Though most of the people were asleep in Stars Hollow, the night had just awoken. Normally you could hear that it had just awoken, by the sound of the howling wind, the riffles in the water and even the sound that the leaves made when they brushed against each other. But tonight silence was surrounding her and the only sound she could hear was her own breathing.
J: ''You were right, this place is nice.''
Almost immediately the wind started to play with Rory's hair, as if it had been disturbed by the suddenness of his voice. Loud at first in the quiet night, but slowly fading. Rory let out the breath that she had apparently been holding and turned her head a little so she could glance at the Jess' figure that was slowly approaching her.
R: ''Hey.''
J: ''Hey.''
He met her eyes for a split second before he sat down next to her, the wood of the bridge shifting under his weight. The air around her started to fill with his scent. She inhaled and smiled when she took in the smell of cigarette smoke, leather and cologne that smelled really nice once she got used to it.
J: ''You left this at the diner earlier.''
He handed her the book that she borrowed from Lane and she reached for it. Their hands slightly touched and her heartbeat started to quicken. It reminded her of the thrill she got when she was on a rollercoaster. She took the book and held it in her hands for a moment before placing it next to her on the bridge.
J: ''So, do you have a boyfriend ?''
Rory was surprised by his straight forward question, but answered anyway.
R: ''Yeah, right.''
Jess smiled at her naiveness. Didn't she know how beautiful she was ? Didn't she know that she took his breath away every time when she flashed him one of those shy smiled ? Didn't she know that she could leave him speechless by just looking at him with those magnificent eyes of hers ? And that was exactly what she did when he caught her looking at him. Optimism was written in her eyes that were still untouched by the horrible sights that she was bound to witness in this world.
Rory felt a little uncomfortable under his gaze and lowered her eyes to his lips. Again, she noticed the cut. It wasn't as bad as the last time she saw it, but it was still there. He would probably have a scar there in a couple of days or so. She hesitantly reached for the cut with her hand, gently touching his lips with the tips of her fingers.
As soon as her fingers touched his lips, he felt as if he had been hit by a lightning bolt. His heart started to slam against his rib cage, as if it was trying to find a way out so it could state the obvious to Rory. Even though he was feeling overheated on the inside, he remained perfectly calm on the outside. Until she looked up and met his eyes that was. He placed his hand on top of hers and placed his thumb underneath her fingers, while his other fingers were resting on top of her hand. He started to place soft and careful kisses on her knuckles. When she didn't pull away, he brought her fingertips to his lips and started to kiss them. He could feel her pulse quicken and gently pulled her towards him.
Rory didn't want to pull back even though she was nervous and trembling under his soft and gentle touch. She never had a boyfriend before, so this was all new to her. But as soon as she felt his lips on hers, all her insecurities and doubts faded into the background. All she could focus on was the touch of his lips. The kiss started sweet and innocent, but suddenly Jess ran his tongue over her lips, asking her permission to deepen the kiss. Rory who was almost sure that she had passion running in her veins instead of blood, opened her mouth a little and that was all Jess needed. He slipped his tongue in and explored her mouth with his tongue. Rory almost moaned when he removed his tongue from her mouth. She didn't want him to stop. So, she pushed herself against Jess. Jess got the hint and started to explore her mouth again. This time Rory joined him. She reached for his cheek with her hand and left it there when they pulled apart, gasping for air.
Jess caught his breath and smiled a mischievous smile at her. Rory started to blush and wanted to lower her eyes, but Jess didn't let her. He rested his forehead against hers and wrapped a piece of her hair around his finger.
J: ''Guess I won the bet, huh ?''
