*Disclaimer: I don't own the series Gilmore Girls or the characters. All I
own is my imagination and the plot.
*A/N: Hey!!! Fanfiction was down for a day or something, so I couldn't update this yesterday. Doesn't matter really. I mean stuff happens, right ? Anyway here's the next chapter. I hope you like it, cause it took me a while to write. I tried to put some Lane and Dave in, but it's just hard to put all the characters in. Especially since the main focus is on Rory, Jess, Dean and Tristan. Okay, and a little Shane. Speaking of Shane........;-) Please review and tell me if you feel sorry for Shane or not ? :-) Thanks!
*~*~*:-)*~*~*Bye, smile :-)
When Rory opened her eyes, she was greeted by the everlasting sea of blue above her and the soothing sound of the waves. She cool feel sand sticking to her legs and almost immediately, pieces of what happened last night, came flowing back into her head. One of those pieces, was her burying her head in Jess' chest. Rory smiled as she realized that she was lying in Jess' arms. Rory cuddled up against him, feeling safe, wanted and.......loved. It was an amazing feeling, to just feel loved and cared for, without having to actually say it. Rory shifted, so she could look at Jess. He tightened his grip on her, as if he didn't want to let her go.
J: ''Shane...........''
Rory gasped at the sound of Shane's name. He actually said her name. Suddenly Rory wanted to get out of his reach. She tried to sit up, but Jess wouldn't let her.
R: ''Jess.''
J: ''Shane.''
Her stomach started to ache with jealousy and bitterness towards Shane and disappointment towards Jess. His touch started to burn her, as if she had a fever and his arms were actually suffocating her. She knew that she had to get away from him before she would burst into tears again. She tried to sit up again and this time she succeeded. She turned her head and looked down at Jess. He opened his eyes with one swift movement and looked at her.
J: ''Rory ?''
Jess rubbed his eyes to make sure that he wasn't dreaming anymore. He was actually waking up with Rory in his arms. He shifted his gaze to his arm, that was draped around her slender waist. His fingers were gently grazing the bare skin underneath her shirt. He brought his gaze up and met her eyes, that had exactly the same color as the sky. The only difference was, that her eyes were indeed clouded. They were clouded with hurt and confusion.
J: ''Are you okay ?''
Rory nodded and looked away. Thoughts of Shane intruded her mind. Jess said her name, while she had been the one, lying in his arms. One lonely and abandoned tear, slid down her cheek.
J: ''Rory.''
Rory quickly wiped the tear away and looked at Jess. The expression in his eyes soft and patient.
J: ''What's wrong ?''
R: ''Nothing. We should probably get back.''
Rory wanted to get up, but Jess grabbed her hand and pulled her closer towards him.
J: ''Rory, tell me.''
Rory sighed and lowered her eyes. It was amazing how he had such a powerful hold on her. She could say no to everyone, except to her mom and Luke.......or so she thought. Looked like another person found his way into her heart.
R: ''You said Shane's name in your sleep and it.........I don't know. It.............''
She knew that Jess wouldn't laugh at her, but it still felt weird, cause Shane was after all his girlfriend. But maybe he would understand why she was making such a big deal out of this. Maybe he would see that she was really jealous and that she wanted to be let in to his world. Rory found the surety to look at Jess.
R: ''It hurt me okay. Now can we please go ?''
Jess nodded at her, now fully understanding where the look in her eyes was coming from. She was jealous. For some reason she envied Shane. Jess tried to think of a reason why she would. Shane could never even compare to her.
J: ''I'm sorry.''
Rory bit her lip, containing her urge to shiver. His arm was still around her waist and his fingers were now rubbing her skin.
J: ''I promise I'll never say her name again when I wake up with you.''
Rory started to blush, wondering if he really meant what he just said.
J: ''How about Jennifer ? Can I still say her name ?''
Rory smiled and got up. She brushed the sand off of her legs, while Jess got up too. He shot her a small smile before he started to walk, not saying anything. Rory reached for his hand and laced her fingers with his.
R: ''Thanks for being there for me.''
Jess threw her a sideways glance.
J: ''You're welcome, just pick a more comfortable spot next time.''
Rory tightened her grip on his hand, knowing that he made a promise to her, that he would be there whenever she needed him. And right now, that was all she needed. She moved closer towards Jess. Suddenly those famous words entered her mind. I love you. She wanted to let him know how much she appreciated him and how, in her eyes, he was perfect. And that his flaws made him more perfect than anyone else.
*~*~*
Rory quitely sneaked into her room, trying not to wake Lane. She took off her shoes and walked over to the bed.
Lane: ''So, Cinderella, I'm guessing the ball was fun, since it's long past 12.''
Rory slipped under the covers. She should have figured that Lane wouldn't be asleep.
Lane: ''Where have you been ?''
R: ''I fell asleep on the beach.''
Lane: ''Maybe I should try that tonight ?''
Lane smiled.
R: ''Jess was there.''
Lane: ''Uhuh.''
R: ''We fell asleep.''
Lane: ''Right. You two alone on the beach and all you do is sleep, of course.''
R: ''It's true.''
Lane threw her a skeptic glance.
Lane: ''What happened ?''
R: ''I wanted some time alone and then Jess showed up.''
Lane: ''Are you okay ?''
Rory nodded.
R: ''Yeah, I'm doing better.''
There was a gap of silence between them, before one of them spoke again.
R: ''How's Dean doing ? I mean is he okay ?''
Lane nodded.
Lane: ''Yeah.''
R: ''Good. I don't want him to hurt or anything.''
Lane: ''I know you don't. So, how about we get a little more sleep. Cause I'm tired. I've been up all night waiting for you.''
R: ''You're even worse than my mom.''
Lane: ''Go catch some z's Sleeping Beauty.''
*~*~*
About two hours later, the two girls were awoken by a knock on their door. Rory yawned and looked over at Lane. She still had her eyes closed.
R: ''Come in !''
The door opened and Dave came in, carrying a tray.
Dave: ''Rise and shine.''
Rory sat up straight and woke Lane up.
Lane: ''What ?''
R: ''Dave's here.''
Lane: ''You're crazy.''
Dave: ''Morning Lane.''
Immediately Lane's eyes flew open.
Lane: ''Dave, hey.''
Dave chuckled and walked over to them.
Dave: ''I thought you two might be hungry.''
He placed the tray on the bed and watched Lane's reaction.
Lane: ''It looks good.''
Dave smiled, pleased at her words. Rory looked from Lane to Dave and got up.
R: ''Actually I'm not that hungry.''
Lane: ''Are you sure, cause it tastes even better.''
Rory nodded.
R: ''I'm sure, but you two enjoy it though.''
Rory quickly got a pair of clean clothes and changed, while Lane covered Dave's eyes with her hands. Right before Rory left the room, she saw how Dave fed Lane a strawberry and then kissed her afterwards. Rory smiled as she closed the door behind her.
*~*~*
Rory grabbed an apple from the fruit bowl. Rory wondered when Mr. Black would be coming again, since the bowl was almost empty. Rory shrugged, not worrying too much about it and took a bite of her apple. She grabbed her coffee and turned around, only to find herself standing face to face with Dean.
R: ''Dean.''
Dean quickly glanced at her and took an orange out of the bowl.
D: ''Just wanted to get something to eat.''
Rory nodded. Dean briefly met Rory's gaze.
D: ''You okay ?''
Rory nodded.
R: ''You ?''
D: ''Not really. I mean, I'm going to the beach with Paris and Tristan.''
Rory let out a sigh of relief and smiled.
R: ''Hope you survive.''
Dean nodded and slightly smiled at her.
D: ''See you later.''
R: ''Bye.''
Dean left for the beach with both Paris and Tristan. Rory walked over to the couch, feeling a little better. Dean seemed to be doing okay. She sat down on the couch, placed her coffee on the table in front of her and started flipping through one of Lane's magazines. Suddenly she heard someone yelling and moments later the crash of a door being slammed followed. Rory had dropped her magazine and leaned forwards to pick it up. When she sat up straight again, she saw Shane storming out, wearing the tiniest and most revealing bikini she had ever seen.
R: ''No way is that legal.''
She wanted to get back to her magazine, but noticed Jess, dropping himself, in the chair across from her.
R: ''So.............''
J: ''Apparently she doesn't take break-ups too well.''
Rory nodded, feeling sorry for him and strangely, she even felt sorry for Shane. Rory grabbed her coffee and handed it to Jess.
R: ''Here.''
Jess took it, there hands lightly touching.
J: ''You're actually giving me your coffee, I'm so honoured.''
R: ''Yeah, you probably need it more than me right now.''
Jess took a sip and grimaced. Now he knew why he never drank this crap. Rory's face revealed the ghost of a smile as she continued reading and eating her apple. Jess observed her. Her hair was covering most of her face and her eyes were down. This was her way of putting up a wall between her and the rest of the world. He took another sip of his coffee, even though he knew, that the taste would stay with him for a while.
*~*~*
R: ''Done !''
Rory threw the magazine on the floor and turned around, so she was lying on her back. Jess lowered his book and looked at her.
R: '' I now officially know who's dating who, that I'm a romantic type and other..........''
J: ''Crap ?''
Rory nodded and smiled.
R: ''Basically.''
R: ''Now I know why I never read magazines.''
Rory glanced at Jess and saw that he was staring at her. Rory wanted to look away, but for reason she couldn't. He had put her under some sort of spell, cause she found that she couldn't even move. Finally Rory looked away, hoping that she wasn't blushing. Jess, on the other hand, never took his eyes off of her.
J: ''I guess I'm the one to cook dinner again.''
R: ''We've gotta eat.''
Jess rolled his eyes and got up.
R: ''You want some help ? I shake, you back ?''
J: ''How about, you watch and I'll do both ?''
Rory pouted, which caused her to look irresistible.
R: ''You should be encouraging me.''
J: ''I am encouraging you, not to cook.''
Jess put his hands in his pockets and looked at Rory.
J: ''But I could use the company.''
*~*~*
Rory and Lane were setting the table, wanting to have a traditional dinner, when suddenly a horrifying scream reached their ears. Rory dropped the glass she was holding and shrieked. Lane did the same and covered her ears, to block out the horrible sound. Suddenly the screaming stopped.
J: ''Are you two alright ?''
Rory nodded and followed Lane into the living room. Soon, everyone was in the living room, asking each other if they were okay. To their surprise it was none of them that filled the house with that frightening sound. They were just about to forget it, when there was another scream.
Dave: ''I think it's coming from outside...........''
*R*E*V*I*E*W*! Please ? :-) Cliffhanger I know, but the otherwise the chapter would have turned out too long. I'll post the next chapter asap though! A little horror in the next one, not as much as I wanted, but then again this is my first horror story. And maybe the last, though I am working on another one............ Oh yeah, thanks again for the wonderful reviews!!! :-)
*A/N: Hey!!! Fanfiction was down for a day or something, so I couldn't update this yesterday. Doesn't matter really. I mean stuff happens, right ? Anyway here's the next chapter. I hope you like it, cause it took me a while to write. I tried to put some Lane and Dave in, but it's just hard to put all the characters in. Especially since the main focus is on Rory, Jess, Dean and Tristan. Okay, and a little Shane. Speaking of Shane........;-) Please review and tell me if you feel sorry for Shane or not ? :-) Thanks!
*~*~*:-)*~*~*Bye, smile :-)
When Rory opened her eyes, she was greeted by the everlasting sea of blue above her and the soothing sound of the waves. She cool feel sand sticking to her legs and almost immediately, pieces of what happened last night, came flowing back into her head. One of those pieces, was her burying her head in Jess' chest. Rory smiled as she realized that she was lying in Jess' arms. Rory cuddled up against him, feeling safe, wanted and.......loved. It was an amazing feeling, to just feel loved and cared for, without having to actually say it. Rory shifted, so she could look at Jess. He tightened his grip on her, as if he didn't want to let her go.
J: ''Shane...........''
Rory gasped at the sound of Shane's name. He actually said her name. Suddenly Rory wanted to get out of his reach. She tried to sit up, but Jess wouldn't let her.
R: ''Jess.''
J: ''Shane.''
Her stomach started to ache with jealousy and bitterness towards Shane and disappointment towards Jess. His touch started to burn her, as if she had a fever and his arms were actually suffocating her. She knew that she had to get away from him before she would burst into tears again. She tried to sit up again and this time she succeeded. She turned her head and looked down at Jess. He opened his eyes with one swift movement and looked at her.
J: ''Rory ?''
Jess rubbed his eyes to make sure that he wasn't dreaming anymore. He was actually waking up with Rory in his arms. He shifted his gaze to his arm, that was draped around her slender waist. His fingers were gently grazing the bare skin underneath her shirt. He brought his gaze up and met her eyes, that had exactly the same color as the sky. The only difference was, that her eyes were indeed clouded. They were clouded with hurt and confusion.
J: ''Are you okay ?''
Rory nodded and looked away. Thoughts of Shane intruded her mind. Jess said her name, while she had been the one, lying in his arms. One lonely and abandoned tear, slid down her cheek.
J: ''Rory.''
Rory quickly wiped the tear away and looked at Jess. The expression in his eyes soft and patient.
J: ''What's wrong ?''
R: ''Nothing. We should probably get back.''
Rory wanted to get up, but Jess grabbed her hand and pulled her closer towards him.
J: ''Rory, tell me.''
Rory sighed and lowered her eyes. It was amazing how he had such a powerful hold on her. She could say no to everyone, except to her mom and Luke.......or so she thought. Looked like another person found his way into her heart.
R: ''You said Shane's name in your sleep and it.........I don't know. It.............''
She knew that Jess wouldn't laugh at her, but it still felt weird, cause Shane was after all his girlfriend. But maybe he would understand why she was making such a big deal out of this. Maybe he would see that she was really jealous and that she wanted to be let in to his world. Rory found the surety to look at Jess.
R: ''It hurt me okay. Now can we please go ?''
Jess nodded at her, now fully understanding where the look in her eyes was coming from. She was jealous. For some reason she envied Shane. Jess tried to think of a reason why she would. Shane could never even compare to her.
J: ''I'm sorry.''
Rory bit her lip, containing her urge to shiver. His arm was still around her waist and his fingers were now rubbing her skin.
J: ''I promise I'll never say her name again when I wake up with you.''
Rory started to blush, wondering if he really meant what he just said.
J: ''How about Jennifer ? Can I still say her name ?''
Rory smiled and got up. She brushed the sand off of her legs, while Jess got up too. He shot her a small smile before he started to walk, not saying anything. Rory reached for his hand and laced her fingers with his.
R: ''Thanks for being there for me.''
Jess threw her a sideways glance.
J: ''You're welcome, just pick a more comfortable spot next time.''
Rory tightened her grip on his hand, knowing that he made a promise to her, that he would be there whenever she needed him. And right now, that was all she needed. She moved closer towards Jess. Suddenly those famous words entered her mind. I love you. She wanted to let him know how much she appreciated him and how, in her eyes, he was perfect. And that his flaws made him more perfect than anyone else.
*~*~*
Rory quitely sneaked into her room, trying not to wake Lane. She took off her shoes and walked over to the bed.
Lane: ''So, Cinderella, I'm guessing the ball was fun, since it's long past 12.''
Rory slipped under the covers. She should have figured that Lane wouldn't be asleep.
Lane: ''Where have you been ?''
R: ''I fell asleep on the beach.''
Lane: ''Maybe I should try that tonight ?''
Lane smiled.
R: ''Jess was there.''
Lane: ''Uhuh.''
R: ''We fell asleep.''
Lane: ''Right. You two alone on the beach and all you do is sleep, of course.''
R: ''It's true.''
Lane threw her a skeptic glance.
Lane: ''What happened ?''
R: ''I wanted some time alone and then Jess showed up.''
Lane: ''Are you okay ?''
Rory nodded.
R: ''Yeah, I'm doing better.''
There was a gap of silence between them, before one of them spoke again.
R: ''How's Dean doing ? I mean is he okay ?''
Lane nodded.
Lane: ''Yeah.''
R: ''Good. I don't want him to hurt or anything.''
Lane: ''I know you don't. So, how about we get a little more sleep. Cause I'm tired. I've been up all night waiting for you.''
R: ''You're even worse than my mom.''
Lane: ''Go catch some z's Sleeping Beauty.''
*~*~*
About two hours later, the two girls were awoken by a knock on their door. Rory yawned and looked over at Lane. She still had her eyes closed.
R: ''Come in !''
The door opened and Dave came in, carrying a tray.
Dave: ''Rise and shine.''
Rory sat up straight and woke Lane up.
Lane: ''What ?''
R: ''Dave's here.''
Lane: ''You're crazy.''
Dave: ''Morning Lane.''
Immediately Lane's eyes flew open.
Lane: ''Dave, hey.''
Dave chuckled and walked over to them.
Dave: ''I thought you two might be hungry.''
He placed the tray on the bed and watched Lane's reaction.
Lane: ''It looks good.''
Dave smiled, pleased at her words. Rory looked from Lane to Dave and got up.
R: ''Actually I'm not that hungry.''
Lane: ''Are you sure, cause it tastes even better.''
Rory nodded.
R: ''I'm sure, but you two enjoy it though.''
Rory quickly got a pair of clean clothes and changed, while Lane covered Dave's eyes with her hands. Right before Rory left the room, she saw how Dave fed Lane a strawberry and then kissed her afterwards. Rory smiled as she closed the door behind her.
*~*~*
Rory grabbed an apple from the fruit bowl. Rory wondered when Mr. Black would be coming again, since the bowl was almost empty. Rory shrugged, not worrying too much about it and took a bite of her apple. She grabbed her coffee and turned around, only to find herself standing face to face with Dean.
R: ''Dean.''
Dean quickly glanced at her and took an orange out of the bowl.
D: ''Just wanted to get something to eat.''
Rory nodded. Dean briefly met Rory's gaze.
D: ''You okay ?''
Rory nodded.
R: ''You ?''
D: ''Not really. I mean, I'm going to the beach with Paris and Tristan.''
Rory let out a sigh of relief and smiled.
R: ''Hope you survive.''
Dean nodded and slightly smiled at her.
D: ''See you later.''
R: ''Bye.''
Dean left for the beach with both Paris and Tristan. Rory walked over to the couch, feeling a little better. Dean seemed to be doing okay. She sat down on the couch, placed her coffee on the table in front of her and started flipping through one of Lane's magazines. Suddenly she heard someone yelling and moments later the crash of a door being slammed followed. Rory had dropped her magazine and leaned forwards to pick it up. When she sat up straight again, she saw Shane storming out, wearing the tiniest and most revealing bikini she had ever seen.
R: ''No way is that legal.''
She wanted to get back to her magazine, but noticed Jess, dropping himself, in the chair across from her.
R: ''So.............''
J: ''Apparently she doesn't take break-ups too well.''
Rory nodded, feeling sorry for him and strangely, she even felt sorry for Shane. Rory grabbed her coffee and handed it to Jess.
R: ''Here.''
Jess took it, there hands lightly touching.
J: ''You're actually giving me your coffee, I'm so honoured.''
R: ''Yeah, you probably need it more than me right now.''
Jess took a sip and grimaced. Now he knew why he never drank this crap. Rory's face revealed the ghost of a smile as she continued reading and eating her apple. Jess observed her. Her hair was covering most of her face and her eyes were down. This was her way of putting up a wall between her and the rest of the world. He took another sip of his coffee, even though he knew, that the taste would stay with him for a while.
*~*~*
R: ''Done !''
Rory threw the magazine on the floor and turned around, so she was lying on her back. Jess lowered his book and looked at her.
R: '' I now officially know who's dating who, that I'm a romantic type and other..........''
J: ''Crap ?''
Rory nodded and smiled.
R: ''Basically.''
R: ''Now I know why I never read magazines.''
Rory glanced at Jess and saw that he was staring at her. Rory wanted to look away, but for reason she couldn't. He had put her under some sort of spell, cause she found that she couldn't even move. Finally Rory looked away, hoping that she wasn't blushing. Jess, on the other hand, never took his eyes off of her.
J: ''I guess I'm the one to cook dinner again.''
R: ''We've gotta eat.''
Jess rolled his eyes and got up.
R: ''You want some help ? I shake, you back ?''
J: ''How about, you watch and I'll do both ?''
Rory pouted, which caused her to look irresistible.
R: ''You should be encouraging me.''
J: ''I am encouraging you, not to cook.''
Jess put his hands in his pockets and looked at Rory.
J: ''But I could use the company.''
*~*~*
Rory and Lane were setting the table, wanting to have a traditional dinner, when suddenly a horrifying scream reached their ears. Rory dropped the glass she was holding and shrieked. Lane did the same and covered her ears, to block out the horrible sound. Suddenly the screaming stopped.
J: ''Are you two alright ?''
Rory nodded and followed Lane into the living room. Soon, everyone was in the living room, asking each other if they were okay. To their surprise it was none of them that filled the house with that frightening sound. They were just about to forget it, when there was another scream.
Dave: ''I think it's coming from outside...........''
*R*E*V*I*E*W*! Please ? :-) Cliffhanger I know, but the otherwise the chapter would have turned out too long. I'll post the next chapter asap though! A little horror in the next one, not as much as I wanted, but then again this is my first horror story. And maybe the last, though I am working on another one............ Oh yeah, thanks again for the wonderful reviews!!! :-)