*Disclaimer: I don't own the series Gilmore Girls or the character. Except Billy, but he's alright. :-) All I own is my imagination and the plot.

*A/N: Hey!!! It took two (or three ?) days, but here's the third chapter. I had trouble writing Billy's character, cause no one really knows him, you know ? So, I hope I did an okay job. Thanks for the reviews, though I can't actually read them all, cause fanfic screwed up. Yeah, it happens. Anyway please review and comment on Billy ?! Thanks.

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Rory's fingers were enlaced with Billy's, when they entered the diner. Their fingers were an entangled mess, one she hoped never to find her way out of. She held on to his hand as if her life depended on it, when really she just wanted to prove to everyone, that they were together and that nothing could come between them. To Rory's amnesty, the diner was fairly crowded and Jess was nowhere to be found. Billy let go of her hand and walked over to a table. Rory smiled when she saw that he picked a table next to the window. Just like her, he didn't like to be in the middle of a crowd of people. So, whenever they went out for dinner, they specifically asked for a table next to a window or in a corner. Away from everyone, except from each other. She followed Billy to the table. When he saw her coming, he pulled the chair back. He shot her an amused look before he sat down himself. Rory shook her head and smiled.

R: ''Such a gentleman.''

B: ''Hey, even a gentleman has to sit.''

He looked at her for a moment, before he got up and pulled the chair back with one swift movement.

B: ''My lady.''

He gestured towards the chair.

R: ''Why thank you my lord.''

She rolled her eyes and sat down. Billy chuckled at her reaction and sat down across from her. While Rory started to look out the window, Billy was looking around the diner. His emerald eyes reaching for everything that was going on around them, like the branches of a willow tree. Suddenly his eyes started to shine, like the jewel of the Nile, and a smile appeared on his face, causing a dimple to appear in the left corner of his mouth.

B: ''Luke !''

Luke slowly lifted up his head. As soon as he spotted the couple, his hard gaze softened and the hint of a smile touched his face. He quickly finished up taking a order and made his way over to their table.

Luke: ''Billy, haven't seen you in a while. How are you doing ?''

B: ''Fine, I was busy with college. How are things here ?''

Luke shrugged as he threw a quick glance across the diner.

Luke: ''Okay. Hey Rory.''

Rory finally noticed Luke and smiled at him.

R: ''Hi Luke.''

Luke: ''How's Yale ?''

R: ''Just like Chilton only bigger.''

B: ''And more teachers.''

Luke: ''Thanks for clearing that up.''

R: ''Any time.''

Finally a smile broke through on Luke's face.

Luke: ''So, I'm assuming everything's going okay ? For the both of you ?''

R: ''Yep.''

B: ''She makes me study.''

Luke nodded and shot them a look of approval.

Luke: ''Good. Now, what can I get you two ?''

R: ''Eh.......coffee ?''

She smiled sweetly at Luke.

Luke sighed and nodded.

Luke: ''What else ?''

R: ''A salad.''

Luke shot Rory a look of disbelief.

Luke: ''Excuse me ?''

B: ''She's kidding. What she means is chocolate chip pancakes with a side of bacon.''

Luke: ''I suggest the salad.''

R: ''And make the bacon extra crispy.''

Luke: ''Pieces of dead animal coming up. And you ?''

B: ''Same as her, only I want my coffee in a cup instead of a bowl.''

Luke: ''Is that all ?''

Billy nodded.

Luke: ''Okay, I'll be right back.''

Luke was just about to turn around, but Rory stopped him.

R: ''Luke ?''

Luke: ''Yeah ?''

R: ''I just wanted to apologize for not coming by yesterday. We were on our way, but then mom kinda told me..............''

Luke nodded

Luke: ''I understand.''

Rory smiled and Luke started to head over to the counter. Rory followed him with her eyes and rested her gaze on the guy she went to Venice for. Jess was standing behind the counter, talking to Ceaser about something. Suddenly Rory started to feel guilty for letting her gaze linger too long. She returned her gaze to Billy. Luckily for her, he hadn't noticed her watching Jess. He was looking at something outside, his green eyes having the cheerful glow she loved so much. Rory smiled. He could be so focused sometimes and he could be amazed by the simplest little things. Rory wondered what she would look like through his eyes. Would he be amazed by her ? Finally Billy noticed her watching her and shifted his gaze from the window to her. He shot her an amused look from underneath his curls. He smiled.

R: ''You're amazing.''

Billy's smile turned into a cheerful grin, matching his eyes. He took her hand in his and softly started to stroke it with his fingers.

B: ''And you're beautiful angel heart.''

Rory started to blush and lowered her eyes to follow the steady movements of his fingers.

B: ''Yes, I have magical fingers.''

Rory laughed and brought her gaze up to meet his eyes. The intensity in them was enough to make her nervous and extremely self-conscious. She forgot all about Jess and got lost in his enchanting eyes. It reminded her of getting lost in the woods. During the day you were free to wander around in them, but as soon as it was starting to get dark, you had better find your way out as quickly as possible. Cause if you didn't, you were lost. Just like she was, forever and all the days after that.

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Meanwhile, Jess was casually leaning against the wall behind the counter. Stealing glances at her, like a thieve in the night. He didn't know she was back, but he should have figured that she would spend summer break with Lorelai. The bond they had was unlike any other mother and daughter relationship. He was almost positive that she knew he was back, although she wasn't showing it. She was too busy looking at the guy across from her..........with longing. Jess studied her, she looked happy. On the outside anyway. Jess clenched his fists. He hated this part of himself. Always looking for the rotten part in the apple, no matter how good it looked. Maybe she was really happy ? Maybe......... But he couldn't help to think, and hope, that this picture seemed tainted in some way. He unclenched his fists and walked over to Luke.

J: ''So, who's that ?''

Luke looked up and followed Jess' gaze to Rory and Billy's table.

Luke: ''Billy.''

Luke slightly smiled.

Luke: ''Good kid.''

J: ''Her boyfriend ?''

Luke looks at Jess and felt sorry for him, even though Rory deserved Billy. He nodded.

Luke: ''Yeah.''

J: ''Huh.''

Luke: ''What ?''

J: ''Nothing. Can I have a break ?''

Luke raised one eyebrow.

Luke: ''I didn't know you were working.''

J: ''Strange, cause you're paying me.''

Luke: ''Jess.''

J: ''Just kidding. I'll be back.''

He nodded at Luke and headed for the door. Luke wondered if Jess had suffered a broken heart before. He seemed like the guys who broke hearts and didn't care, but Luke knew better. He briefly glanced in Rory's direction. She had been looking at Jess, an unwritten and maybe nonexistent emotion in her eyes. And so did she........

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When Rory saw Jess heading for the door, she looked up. She couldn't help it. It was as if invisible forces were calling her, like sirens would call upon young men. Jess didn't seem to notice her, but at he door he suddenly looked up. For a brief moment their eyes were locked. Rory's eyes reminded him of the Atlantic Ocean, her beautiful personality hidden underneath the surface, like the undiscovered creatures that lived in the deepest part of the Atlantic. Jess fought the urge to smirk at her and nodded instead.

Rory didn't even bother to try to read him. They hadn't seen each other in a year and all he did was nod. And all she did was watch him walk away, book sticking out of his back pocket. Billy was oblivious to the exchange between them and the unheated sparks. All it took was one match, one trigger, to turn the sparks into chemistry.

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After breakfast, they left the diner, Rory following Billy without paying attention. Suddenly she realized where he was leading her and stopped walking.

R: ''Billy, where are we going ?''

B: ''Bridge.''

R: ''Why ?''

Billy shrugged and looked at her over his shoulder.

B: ''Cause it's beautiful there.''

R: ''No.''

B: ''That's not what you said............''

R: ''I mean I don't want to go to the bridge.''

Billy stopped walking and turned around to look at her.

B: ''Why not ?''

R: ''Cause...........the monster of Loch Ness lives in the lake.''

B: ''I thought he lived in a lake in Scotland ?''

R: ''Well, he decided that he didn't like it there anymore and moved. Too much rain.''

Billy smiled and walked over to Rory.

B: ''Come one angel heart, just for a minute ?''

He brought his head closer to hers and softly kissed her. When he broke the kiss, Rory was out of breath. A small smile was starting to form on her lips.

B: ''Please ? We'll just say hello to the Loch Ness Monster and then we're outta there.''

R: ''Okay, but just hello. Not how are you or goodbye...........''

B: ''Just hello.''

Rory nodded. Billy got a sly smile on his face and his green eyes started to shine devilishly.

B: ''Maybe you'll even get to say hello to him up close.''

R: ''What...........''

But before Rory could finish her question, Billy lifted her from the ground, placing one arm underneath her legs and the other around her waist. He started to walk over to the bridge. Rory tried to be mad at him, but all she could do was laugh. When they reached the bridge, she was still laughing.

B: ''Sorry, we didn't know anyone was here.''

J: ''Obviously.''

Rory immediately stopped laughing when she heard Jess' voice. She turned her head and caught Jess' undecipherable gaze. It was like someone's handwriting you couldn't read, no matter how hard you tried.

R: ''Jess.''

B: ''You know him ?''

R: ''Yeah, he's Luke's nephew.''

Jess pretended not to be hurt by her answer. She didn't even call him her friend.

B: ''Hey, nice to meet you. I'm Billy.''

J: ''Huh.''

B: ''Right, so we'll probably be going again.''

J: ''Probably.''

R: ''Hey, you know what I was wondering ?''

B: ''Nope, what ?''

R: ''Like maybe you could put me down ?''

B: ''Yeah, you're heavy.''

R: ''It's the coffee.''

Billy gently put her down and let go of her. Rory avoided eyes contact with Jess and turned around to face Billy.

R: ''Movies ?''

B: ''Anything but black and white ones.''

R: ''I agree, we have a color TV, so why not use it ?''

Billy smiled and reached for her hand. Rory took it even though it felt weird in front of Jess.

B:''Nice to meet you Jess.''

J: ''Yeah.''

He locked eyes with Rory.

J: ''Is it me or is it cold ?''

Rory was taken back by his comment and she had the urge to walk over to him and throw her arms around him. She wanted to tell him that she had missed him, but she couldn't. She had Billy now and she was 'happy'.

R: ''Let's go.''

Jess watched them leave, sadness visible in his clouded brown eyes. As soon as Rory turned her back, he had let down his guard. Earlier he wouldn't even have bothered to put up his guard in front of her, but things were different between them now.

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B: ''So, Jess.......nice guy. Very talkative.''

Rory didn't smile at his joke. She was too caught up in her own thoughts. What had happened between them ? Did they really grow apart so much, in one year ? Was this what it was going to be like between them ? Acting cold and distant towards each other ? Suddenly she had the urge to defend Jess, it was the least she could do. Especially since Billy didn't even know him as a person.

R: ''He's not so bad once you get to know him.''

Billy threw her a sideways glance.

B: ''Are you two friends ?''

R: ''No, he's..................no one.''

*R*E*V*I*E*W*! Please ? :-) So, tell me, who's acting cold in this chapter ? Jess, Rory, both ? Are you shivering yet ? :-) And Billy's alright, right ? Thanks for the reviews!!!