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A/N:This is the third and final installment of what was supposed one chapter,sorry about that but I didn't want to make you guys wait a long time!Also,I was tired last night and forgot to tell you that Dean and Rory REALLY WILL be taken care of in this chapter.Sorry
for the delay:( Also,about the POV problem,I have it in mainly Rory's pov but I am also doing highlights of other people's pov's too.
When I got to Chilton, Paris came over to my locker."So?"

"So, what?"

"How did it go with Tristin, jeeze Gilmore?"she clarified.

"Oh Paris it was awful."I told her all about what happened.

"Wow."

"Yeah.So wait,you don't hate me?"

She half smiled."No.But now you have Dean,Tristin,and that Jess guy,what now?"

"Well Dean is insanely jealous,so I mean,I just don't want to deal with that, not anymore."I said.

"Break up with him.Tristin and Jess?"she moved right along.

"Well there is nothing with either, I mean Tristin is back so we can be friends.And Jess, well he has a girlfriend."

"I know- wait, what?"she asked completely shocked.

"What?"I asked.

"You know I don't know a lot about relationships, but I've met Jess, and once was enough.Rory, he brought you the care package,
he wanted to stay, he likes you.Tristin was right.So I find the whole girlfriend thing hard to believe."she said.

"Well, it's true.Trashy blond bimbo, very carefully glued to his face at all times."

"Give me his number,I'll find out what's going on here."

"Wow Paris, I've never seen you so protective."I said,surprised with a small smile.

"Yeah, well tell anyone and I'll kill you."

"Okay."

LUNCH~

"Mary."

"Oh Tristin,will you never learn my name?"

People were staring as he sat down.

"What are you doing?"I asked him.

"I'm sorry about yesterday,"he said ignoring my question."I didn't mean to cause trouble for you."

Madeline walked by,"Rory."she said looking at me then Tristin then went to spread gossip at her table.

"Yeah, that's okay.It's not your fault,well it kind of was, but that's okay."

Yeah well, I see you've gotten a new fan since I left.When are you gonna get a fan club?"

"No, he has a girlfriend."I told him.

"I don't believe you."he stated.

"Why not?Between you and Paris,trashy blonde gross and rude,not my biggest fan.I think I can tell."

"She doesn't like you because her boyfriend wants you.It's very obvious,you should find out yourself."

I sighed,"There's nothing to find out."

"Dean hates him, even I, in the first five minutes of the visit, could tell that he liked you.Oh by the way,your mom has really good
timing."he winked, letting me know that he knew Jess was just bailing me out."But the guy has a girlfriend?"

"Yes."I answered simply.

"Okay then."he let it go.

"Tristin,people are talking."I finally said.

"So.Wanna give them something to talk about?How 'bout a kiss?"

"Kiss me and I'll slap you."I warned him.

"Hug?"

I got up,"I'm done.Bye now."

He blew a kiss.

"Tristin!"I hissed,and walked away.

Paris came chasing after me."Okay,you know how low I am on the gossip chain.But already I've heard Tristin came back for you-"

"Lie."

"You are secretly dating him but still have a boyfriend-"

"Again with the lying."

"I can only imagine what people higher have heard.It's a good thing they don't know about Jess."

"Paris,there is no Jess-"

"Right,I forgot,he's just"she rolled her eyes,"a here."

"No Tristin either."I finished, ignoring her sarcasm.

"What was that at lunch?"

"Tristin being Tristin and trying to bug me."I answered."I've got to get to class,I'll talk to you later."I said.
At The Diner~
"Paris,what are you doing here?How long have you been here?Did I miss something?"

Jess,Paris,and Shane were all standing there.Jess smirked,"Yes,the beat-hater here,came to yell at me.You missed quite an
interesting show."

"Paris!"I felt my face slightly blushing."May I have a word with you?"

Shane scoffed,"The preps stick together."

I couldn't take her."I didn't remember saying anything to you."

"Excuse me?"

I just rolled my eyes.

"Whatever girl without a name."

"I have a name,and at least I'm not classified as a trashy bimbo! No offense Jess."I added."Paris,word?"

"Oh yeah?Well you're pathetic!"she spat at me.It was kind of amusing that that was her idea of insulting me back.

"Wow.I bet that's a big word for you."I retorted.

Paris and Jess just watched.

Shane scoffed,"Maybe you and your little friend should mind your own business!"

We were unintentionally getting louder."Yeah,well maybe you should have just stayed out of it!"

"Since when is my boyfriend any of your business?"

"Since before you came along!"I said.

She stepped closer to me,"Really?Why is that?"she challenged.

I was apparently refusing to back down,because I took a step closer to her too."Because - "I almost screamed that I kissed Jess,
but I caught myself."You know what,you're nobody,I have better things to do than talk to you."I quieted down and took my step back
to my original place."Come on Paris,I'm being talked about as I speak."I turned around,"Sorry Luke."And I practically ran out of the diner,careful not to glance anywhere within a five foot radius of Jess.

Paris seriously glared at Jess and Shane, then came out after me.

Shane obviously wasn't happy when she looked at Jess and saw him looking at me.So she ran out too.Jess then realized that she
wasn't heading home,but out to me."Crap."he ran out after us.

Everyone gathered around the window of the diner.

Shane came over to me."What do you want now?"I asked.

Then Jess came over to us."Shane,knock it off.Would ya?"

"Oh great,this is perfect."I said.

Paris looked at me "What?"

I pointed to behind Jess."Dean."

He came walking over to us.Of course,Jess was within ten feet of me,so Dean had to appear."Hey Rory."

Shane jumped at it."Your boyfriend?"she said in a tantalizing tone.

"Back off Shane!"I said,or screamed,whatever you wanna call it.

She kind of smirked."What are you going to do about it freak?"

It looked like Jess was going to say something,but I spoke first."Something VERY un-Rory like."I said in a challenging voice.

"Care to demonstrate?"she returned my tone of voice.

"Wow!"I smiled a sarcastic smile,"Another word.Would you like a star?"I then turned to leave.

She then pushed me past my limit,and I swear I would've loved nothing more than to deck her."You're just jealous,I've got what you
want but can't have!"she said in an amused/taunting tone.

I whipped around faster than she could blink"Shut up! Jess,please get your girlfriend away from me before I really give them,"I
pointing to the diner not even having to look because I knew they were watching,"something to talk about!"I said very seriously.I
couldn't have handled much more of her.

Dean rolled his eyes,"Yeah, Jess to the rescue."he said sarcastically,causing Jess to smirk.

"Dean, not now!" I warned."Paris,you are the only person permitted to follow me."I turned and started home.

"Wow Gilmore,where were the birds?I think you gave me a run for my money in the whole being scary department.I didn't know you
had it in you."she said, impressed.

I sighed,"Me neither."

"You know, she was wrong.You could have him, he proved it."

"Paris, I just made a complete fool out of myself.Everyone in Stars Hollow will be talking about this."I told her.

"I can see the headlines now.Princess Rory blows her top."We walked home.

"What were you doing there anyway?"I asked her.

"What I incorrectly assumed you wouldn't.Oh no,here comes Dean.I'm going to go.Bye,I'm going to be calling you."she stated.

She walked off and here comes Dean."Rory,what was that?"

"That was me making a fool out of myself in front of all of Stars Hollow."

"Rory, this isn't fair to either of us.Are you ever gonna quit liking him?"

"I don't know what you're talking about.But you're right,this isn't fair to either of us,and that's why...I uh,...I think we should...break
up."I finally got it out.

He nodded."I'll take that as a no."he turned and walked away.

I sighed.I felt stressed and relieved at the same time.

Mom pulled in."Honey?"

"Dean and I broke up,Paris beat me to Luke's,and I yelled at blond bimbo.It's so good to see you."

She immediately wrapped her arm around me and led me in the house."Oh honey,I'm sorry.Let's go inside."

"And to top off this cake,I had a bad dream last night,all of Chilton is talking about Tristin and me,and I made a scene today."I said.

She got the phone.

"What are you doing?"I asked her.

"Ordering pizza."she replied dialing the numbers.

"No, we have to go to Grandma and Grandpa's tonight."I reminded her.

"Oh honey, I'll get you out of it."

"Mom, no we can't.We have to go."

"Honey, you need to take the night off."she told me.Then after a second,"Who broke up with who?"she asked,giving in as she put
the phone down.

I told her all about everything that had happened that day."Can you believe that?"

Her eyes widened,"What were you going to do?"

We both started laughing,her at the mental image of me telling someone off,me at the idea that it would have been very easy to
punch her."I don't really know!"

Once we calmed down she continued,"Wow, Just so you know, the gossip mill will be working overtime."

"I know.Hey, want to go get coffee?They probably aren't there now.And we have to do dinner tonight,what time is it?It's already six
o 'clock?I'm going to go shower.Come on,we have to be there at seven."I told her.

"Okay."We were ready and gone by 6:30."Hon,we'll have to skip coffee or we'll be so late."
At TheElder Gilmore Home~
"Lorelai, you're late."Grandma said.

"Sorry Grandma,it was my fault."I said.

"Why?How could it be your fault?"

We went in,"Well I had a busy day, so I was talking to Mom and we lost track of time."

"Oh okay."We sat down,"Drinks?"
In The Jeep~
"Oh,didn't that seem like it went slower than the usual slowness?"

I smiled."Very slow."I agreed."Oh,oh, coffee?"

"Oh yeah."
Diner~
Jess came over,"Coffee?"

Mom looked at him,"Do you have to ask?"

"Not really."he poured it.He looked at me,*I wonder why she acted that way to Shane?*he poured my coffee.He was standing behind
the counter.

"Hey Jess,I'm sorry about earlier, blowing my top and everything."I told him.

He smirked,"That's okay.I found it kind of funny, I've never seen you that mad at someone."

"How could you have thought that was funny? I was very rude to your - Shane."I accidentally cut myself off before saying girlfriend.

"But only after Shane was rude to you."

I smiled and took a sip of my coffee.When Mom was done Mom said,"That was the best coffee ever!Where's Luke?I want to tell
him how good he did."

"Well,Luke's upstairs,but I made the coffee."he said.

"Ah,well that was very good coffee,you,my friend,have set a new coffee standard."she said."Did you just make it?"

"Just as you guys were coming in,I knew you guys liked it strong.Thanks,I'm glad you like it."

I finished my coffee."What time is it?I'm tired."

"Eight o 'clock,wimp!"Mom said.

"Gee thanks,but I'm not a wimp."I said.

"Uh,yeah you are."she insisted."Let's take a vote!"she said cheerily.

"With three people?"I asked.

"Three people?"Jess asked.

"Yeah,you're three."Mom informed him.

"Oh no."

"Yep.Who says Rory's a wimp?"Mom raised her hand.I smiled sweetly.Mom piped up,"Last chance coffeeboy."

"No,I don't think so."he shook his head.

"Ha! He sides with me!" raised my arms in victory.

He smiled a genuine smile before collecting himself and putting his usual stoic/I-hate-the-world face.

Mom got up,"I've been defeated."her shoulders sagged.

I smiled."Yes, I, not a wimp, am tired.Sleep is very good."

"Okay."she said,"Good night coffeeboy."

"Good night."he replied.

"Good night Jess."I said.

He smiled at me,"Good night Rory."

When we got home Mom said in her most girly voice,"Rory,he like so totally likes you!"

"Mom, you have just crossed over to Paris and Tristin's team."

"Well babe,three people think that.Haven't you heard,majority rules?"

"Mom, he has a girlfriend."

"No."she said puzzling me,"He has a Shane."she went on."And maybe you didn't get the memo but he was on your side,not hers.
He thought it was funny,ringing any bells?"she asked.

Like the hunchback of Notre Dame.I smiled a little,"Yeah.No!"I caught myself."I mean,that doesn't mean anything."

"Okay, whatever you say."And it was dropped.
The Next Morning~
"Chop chop,up babe!"

"Mom,"I rolled over to face her,"Are you completely nuts?"

"Yep,get up!"

"Okay, just so long as you know you're crazy."

"Up,up,get ready."

"For?"I asked.

"To go get coffee."she answered.

My eyes lit up,"Coffee!"She walked out knowing that I was up,I quickly put a clip in my hair and headed for the livingroom."Ready!
Let's go!"I said anxious to go get coffee-and see Jess.

"Wow,that was scary.I expected to see you get your pom poms."

I smiled,"Oops."

"Hon,why don't you go on without me."she suggested.

"Oh,why?"I asked.

"Because,I uh,I have to do something,it's a secret,I can't tell you.Go!"

"Okay,okay,you don't have to push me out the door.I'm going."I went to Luke's and since I was alone,sat at the counter."Hi."

"Hey Rory."he poured my coffee.

"So,where's Luke?"I asked.

"Oh,he left me here alone."

About two minutes later,everyone in Stars Hollow seemingly came into the diner."Oh my gosh."I said.

"Stampede."Jess agreed.

Kirk sat down,"I'm in a hurry here,Mother only gave me 23 minutes."

Miss Patty called out,"Darling,I need coffee."

Jess looked around at the newly crowded diner,looking for a place to begin.

I got up,"Come on,you take Kirk."I said.

"What?"

"I'm helping,come on."

He handed me a notepad and pen."Thanks,but why?"he asked.

"I owed you one."We both smiled,then I grabbed the coffeepot and went over to Miss Patty.

When we got everything under control,we went back behind the counter.

"Wow,that was crazy."I said.

"I know,I think you did more for me though."he said.

"We're even."

After a second,"So,did you get everything straightened out yesterday?"

"Actually I did.As you saw Tristin left,well of course now that he's back,and sat with me at lunch,rumors are flying at Chilton.And
Dean,well,he came to my house yesterday and we - "The door cut me off,and Dean came walking in.He came up to the counter.

"What,you're working here with him now?"

"No,the diner got crowded,so I helped him out."I explained.I don't know why I explained,I don't owe him any explanations.

He glared at Jess, Jess just smirked."Yeah whatever."Dean said.

"It's true bagboy,look around."Jess added,backing me up.

"I didn't ask you Jess,I was talking to Rory."

"Dean,did you want something?"I cut in.

*Wow,she's being cold,and he's being rude.Nice couple.Or are they?Rory was trying to tell me something when he came in.*-Jess

"Yes,I'll take a coffee."Dean answered.

"Would you like that to go?"Jess finished.

"No,I'm gonna sit right here and drink it."Dean said.

I poured his coffee,"There you go."

"So,how's it going Jess?"

"Just great."Jess replied.

"I bet you really enjoyed the show yesterday,huh?"

"Oh yeah.Hear any good rumors about it?"

"Well I heard Rory and Shane were fighting over you,but I think we all know that's a joke.Rory wouldn't have to fight."

"Dean!"I reddened and grabbed the coffeepot and went to find a cup of coffee to refill.

"Jeeze Dean,you're being kind of rude to your girlfriend,don't you think?"Jess couldn't hold his tongue any longer,and why should he?

Dean was stumped."What?"I went back behind the counter."I'm shocked,Rory."

"Shocked?"I questioned.

"Yeah,why did Jess say I'm being rude to my girlfriend?"he asked.

"Because I was in the midst of telling him when you came in."

Jess looked at me,"Telling me what?"

"That Rory broke up with me.I can't believe she actually waited till the next day to tell you."Dean answered.

"Gee thanks,but I didn't remember aasking you."

I remembered me saying something like that to Shane."Yeah,that's what I was getting ready to say."I told him.

Jess almost smiled,but he stopped himself,"I'm sorry Rory."

"It's okay."I replied.

"Yeah,but I'm sure you'll be there to comfort her,right Jess?"he said rolling his eyes.

Jess was irritated and about to start arguing with Dean,but I cut in."Dean,please?"

He took a sip of his coffee,"Good coffee."then he dumped some change on the counter and left.

I sighed,"I'm sorry about that Jess,I knew he was going to blame you."

"That's quite all right."

Just then Miss Patty came up smiling."So,do we get daily entertainment?Rory honey,sorry about Dean."she raised her eyebrows
to Jess as to say,but I'll bet you're glad!

He smiled,"Let's go pay that."and they walked over to the cash register.*She broke up with Dean.Yes! It's about time.*

I sighed,I guess we are providing daily entertainment.Now he has Shane,I have nobody,and all of Stars Hollow is talking.

Jess came back over,"So,you broke up with Dean?"What he really meant was why.

I nodded,"Yeah.Yesterday he followed me home when I said only Paris could."

He raised his eyebrows,That cannot be why you broke up with him,right?"

I smiled,"No,it's not.Did you ever notice how jealous he got?"

He grabbed his heart in mock-shock,"Dean?Jealous?You're kidding."

I laughed,"Yeah,well that didn't help his case."

"What was the main reason you broke up with him?"he asked.

"I realized that I'm not in love with him."

"Really?"Jess looked hopeful.I swear,if you don't consider this a moment,then I don't know what is.But then as with all moments,
it had to end.Abruptly.With perfect timing the door opened and in came Shane.

I rolled my eyes not noticing that Jess was still watching me."I'm gonna go refill coffees."I grabbed the pot and went to turn away.

"And what do you think you're doing?"she stopped me.

I looked at my coffeepot as if I were studying it"Well, it looks like I'm refilling coffee cups,but you know,there's no way of being
absolutely sure."I said sarcastically."You?"

"I'm here to see my boyfriend."she said triumphantly.

"Well,good for you."I said dripping with sarcasm.

Jess couldn't stifle a small almost laugh."Wow Ror,you're turning into me with Dean."

I smiled,"Am not."I went over and poured some random person a refill of coffee.

I walked over and sat down at the counter.Shane looked mad."Jess,what's going on?"

"No idea."

She rolled her eyes,"Why are you so nice to her?"

"Because."

She glared at me,"And what about your boyfriend,freak?"

"Oh,you mean my ex-boyfriend,emphasis on the word ex.And in case youdon't know what emphasis means,which would not
surprise me,you'd find it in a dictionary."

"Whatever.So Jess,do you want to do something today?"she asked.

"Nope."

"Why?"

"Luke's."

"Later?"

"No."

"Get a clue Blondie,he doesn't want to go with you."I couldn't keep my mouth shut.I tried.I really did.Oops.Note to self,
spontaneity does not work for me.

She glared at me and ignored me."Fine!"she snapped at Jess.

"Whatever."he replied unphased.

"Bye."Then she turned and stomped out.

Jess smirked,"So,you enjoy fighting with Shane?Or arguing I should say,I've yet to see fists,we've come close,but I think I'd have
to stop it at that point."

I smiled a guilty smile."Thoroughly.You barely speak,Mr.Monosyllable."

"No way.Okay,possible."

Kirk called over,"I need ketchup."

"Okay Kirk,Jess where's the ketchup?"

He smiled,"I like this.Come on."

I followed him,"What do you like?"

"You working at the diner,you really add color."

"Yes,well it must get boring."I said.

"Well,without you it is.But here's the ketchup."he handed it to me.

It looked empty,"Is there anything in it?"I shook it.

"No!Rory that's - "Ketchup squirted all over him."open."he finished.

My hand flew to my mouth and I cracked up laughing."I'm...sorry."I managed in between laughs.

Everyone in the diner was staring at us and they all snickered because I squirted Ketchup on Jess.They enjoyed this.Jess smiled
mischievously.I was laughing so hard that I couldn't breathe and tears starting forming in my eyes.

"Red is your color Jess."I tried to stop laughing,but failed."I'm sorry but this is just too funny!"

Luke walked in and Jess smirked."I'm going to get you back for this."he said to me.

Luke started to laugh when he saw Jess,"What happened?"he asked.

"She squirted me with Ketchup."

I smiled sweetly,"It was an accident."

He smiled,"Payback time."

"What?"I asked.He came over and took my apron off."What are you doing?"I asked him.

"You'll see.Bye Luke."He grabbed me and rushed out the door.

"Well, it's a good thing it isn't cold out,we don't have sweaters or jackets."I said.

"Come on,"As he brought me closer to the bridge.When we got to the bridge we stopped.

"What are you going to buy a picnic basket and make me eat the contents?"

"Nope.Hold your breath."he said.

What are - "he pushed me in the water."Agh! That's cold!"

He laughed."I'm sorry."he mocked me.

I smiled sweetly,"Help me out of here."

He gave me his hand,I squeezed it and pulled him in.Now I laughed."Hey! How rude."he said.

"Yes,well I learn from the best."I explained.

"You know,this was your payback.Now I have to get you again."He swam his way over to me.

"No,no,no."I said shaking my head.

"Yes,yes,yes."He went under the water.

"Where did you go?Jess?"He swept my feet up from under me and I fell into his arms.He popped his head back up.I smiled."Jess,
put me down!"

"No thanks."

"Jess!"

"Ah,but you didn't ask nicely."

"Please put me down."Although I loved being in his arms.

"Well, what would I get for it?"

"Your arms back."I said.

"Nope,I'll pass."he shook his head.

"So,you're just going to keep me until you get something good?"

"Yup."

"Well,you have to get out and go home sometime."I reasoned.

"I'll carry you with me."he replied.

"You have to eat."

"Well I use one hand to put the food in my mouth and the other one to hold on to you."

I laughed,"You have to shower, sleep ,and go to school come Monday!"

"Well, I don't suppose you'd want to shower with me,so I would...hmm...swim in the lake and say forget showers.Sleep, I think
you'd fit in my bed.And as for school,well we still have two days,I'll figure something out."

"You think I'd fit in your bed,huh?Yeah,well Luke would save me!Or kill you! Maybe both."

"Well then I'll just live here."

I giggled."Will you ever give up?"

"Nope,never.I will wait forever if I have to."

I smiled, there was a twinkle in his eyes.He looked so happy.I was too."We've got to get out of here or we'll get sick,the water is
freezing."I told him.

"Well I'll bring you chicken noodle soup."

"Better idea!Why don't you release me just long enough to get out of the water?"

"Fine."he mock-pouted,"But then I'm holding onto you."

He put me down,I grabbed his hand,"Never let go Jack."I said mocking Rose from Titanic.He smiled squeezed my hand and
pretended to sink.I laughed,he popped up laughing.

We both got out."Well,now it seems cold."he said.

"Wonder why?"

"I don't know."

I smiled,"Maybe because some fool pushed me in the water."

He smiled,"Yeah, well,"he wrapped his arm around my waist,"I still didn't get anything."he said mock-pouting."So,Dark Knight Jess
is going to kidnap Princess Rory until a ransom is payed."

I giggled,"Well,what does my dark knight want?"Then I realized I said MY dark knight,oops! Too late now.

"Your dark knight?Well,that doesn't sound half bad."he said,smiling.

"Well,even though I'm freezing,this was so much fun.How 'bout I'll owe you one?"

"My 'what do I get for it' ?"

"Yes.And what are you doing today?"

"Nothing."he answered.

"No Luke's?"

"Done."

"No Shane?"

"About five minutes."

"Okay,well I don't have any plans."

"Well Princess Rory,shall we do something then?"

"Yes Dark Knight Jess,I think we should."I looked down at my drenched clingy clothes."But since I've been nearly drowned,I
need to change."

"Yeah,me too.Some fool pulled me in the water."he smiled.

"Well,I have to go back to Luke's to get my sweater."

"And I haveto go to Luke's to change."He said,and we both completely forgot about hisarm aroundmy waist because it felt so
natural.We walked into Luke's and only then did he realize where his arm was and dropped it.

My mom was there.She and Luke looked at us and she smiled."Get caught in the rain?"

"She poured ketchup on me."he pointed at me.

"He pushed me in the water."

"She pulled me in the water."

"He swept me off my feet.Wait,that didn't come out right."

Mom smiled,"No,no backtracking now,Prince Charming here swept you off your feet."

"Dark knight."Jess corrected.
Home~
"Wow,you guys went swimming?"

"Yes,but it was worth it.You should have seen the ketchup thing,it was so funny that I thought I was going to float up to the ceiling
and not be able to come back down like in Mary Poppins.It was hilarious!"

"I'll bet.If it was Mary-Poppins-anti-gravity-funny."

"Okay,well I'm going to go get changed.Oh,and Dean and Shane stopped by."I added.

"Yikes,the ex-factors."

"No,Mom, just one."

"How much do you want to bet?"

"What are you talking about?He's still with Bimbo,and Dean's long gone."

"He won't be."she stated."Even I saw that twinkle in his eye."

I smiled and went to my bedroom to change.I put on a coat of mascara,I pulled half my hair back,but pulled two pieces down to
frame my face.I put on a beautiful,soft white sweater with a split neck,and a pair of dark blue jeans.I walked out.I knew I looked good.

Mom was standing there.She smiled,"Wow honey,he doesn't stand a chance."she said.I was glowing.

The doorbell rang,my eyes lit up."That's him."I whispered.

"I know."she whispered back.

I went to the doorand opened it."Jess."

He stood there in his usual baggy-but-not-really jeans,and a ribbed gray sweater.***(The one from when he helped with the
sprinklers.I love that shirt! -squeals-!)***He looked great."H-hi Ror"I loved the way he was looking at me.Mission accomplished.

"Mom,we're gonna go."

"Okay,have fun,but not too much fun,love ya,bye."she walked over to the door,"Jess,pick your jaw up and please put your eyes
back into your head."I knew she was just teasing but I didn't care.I elbowed her."Just kidding.You two get out of here."

He just nodded.*Get it together*Jess thought.

"Okay,what do you want to do first?"I asked.

"Um,why don't we just take a walk while we decide."he suggested.*And if I don't collect myself soon,I'm gonna make an even bigger
idiot out of myself.What's that all about.It's not like that's the first time I've ever seen her.*

"Okay."We walked through Stars Hollow"So,what does Dark Knight Jess want for his ransom?"I asked,instanly easing any tention.

"Oh that's right,my ransom for Princess Rory.I don't know, what'll you give me?"he asked smiling.I loved when he smiled.

"I don't know Dodger,what do you want?"

"Dunno.Well I think I should hold onto you until my payment."he siad,as he wrapped his arm around my waist before I could say
otherwise.

"Well,uh,I don't know for sure,but I'd be willing to bet that Shane will be less than thrilled about this."I said gesturing to his arm.

"Since when do YOU care what Shane thinks?"he asked still holding on.

"Well, I don't,but she's YOUR girlfriend,I figured you would."I said.

"She's not my girlfriend,and we aren't together anymore."i said.

"Oh."I said,happy."I'm sorry."I corrected myself.

*No you're not.*"No,it's good."he said, smiling with that little twinkle in his eye.I leaned in closer to him

"I may never pay your ransom.."I said as we walked through Stars Hollow,with all of the people passing by staring and chattering.
A/N:Okay,Finally I got this chapter done.Please read and review,I have at least four more chapters that I can add.Please tell me
what you think about it! Thank you!!! To any TRORY fans,sorry about the lack of Tristin in this chapter,this was basically just a R/J
chapter.But by the time this story is finished,you'll see more than enough Tristin!