*Disclaimer: I don't own the series Gilmore Girls or the characters. Except
Billy, a.k.a the boy next door. All I own is my imagination and the plot.
(I also don't own the TLC ringtone and I don't even know if it exists, so
just pretend if it doesn't.) :-)
*A/N: Hey!!! Sorry this chapter is kinda short, but I had to put Lane in to the story somehow, so........ Don't worry, it's still fun to read though. Just a couple of more characters and then the final part of the plot (a.k.a the real plot) can begin to take place. So, please be patient for another couple of chapters. And don't forget to review. Thanks! :-)
*~*~*:-)*~*~*Bye, smile :-)
Rory could hardly keep her eyes open, while she was walking over to Luke's. She had stayed at the bridge late, just talking to Jess about things, that didn't require any digging into her soul. After that she went home and had lain on her bed, clutching the 'Linkin Park' sweatshirt, that Jess had given her. Finally, after she practically went through every memory she had stored in her head about Jess, she fell asleep with a smile on her face. And even though, she was extremely sleepy this morning, it had still been there. An honest smile, that was only so honest, because of the satisfaction, her memories about Jess, had given her. It seemed eternally engraved on her face. And every time, she walked past a mirror or a window, she caught herself smiling. The first time she had even traced the curve of her smile with her fingers, just to see if it hadn't been painted on.
As soon as she had put on some clothes, she decided to go over to Luke's, because she badly needed some of his coffee. That, and she wanted to see Jess again. She was hoping, that he hadn't, for some reason, changed. And that he hadn't put on some kind of masquerade for her, last night. Rory started to walk faster. So she could reach the diner faster and stop 'the change' from happening. All of a sudden, she slowed down. An image of Billy entered her mind, as clear as a picture. Her smile disappeared for one, barely countable second, but returned quickly. After all, she just enjoyed being able to talk to Jess again, like they used to do. She and Billy couldn't talk about books. Purely, because of the fact, that Billy only read science fiction novels and the Sports Illustrated. But that was something she admired about him. He was so committed to one type of novel and he knew so much about sports. Unanticipatedly, her cell phone started to ring and TLC's 'Damaged' reached her ears. She had completely fallen in love with that song and it had been her ringtone ever since she had first heard it. Rory pushed the image, of Billy, to the back of her mind, so it was like a picture, faded by sunlight. She reached for her phone and flipped it open.
R: ''Rory Gilmore speaking.''
Lane: ''Ooo, so serious.''
R: ''Lane ?''
Lane: ''Depends. If you mean, you're best friend in the entire world, hey than who am I to prove you wrong. But if you mean Lane, as in a bowling lane or anything else, than no.''
R: ''I think I'll choose the first one.''
Lane: ''Clever girl. So, how are you ?''
R: ''I'm fine. What about you ? I haven't spoken to you in a while.''
Lane: ''Yeah, well........I had this throat thing and it hurt so bad, that I couldn't talk for a while.''
R: ''Uhuh. Is your throat doing better now ?''
Lane: ''I'm talking to you right ? What was your excuse ?''
R: ''Uh, the battery of my phone was low.''
Lane: ''What about those phones where you put coins in ?''
R: ''No coins.''
Lane softly laughed.
Lane: ''I guess we both haven't been really good at staying in contact huh ?''
R: ''Not really. But I was really busy with college.''
Lane: ''Me too. Well, sorta anyway.''
R: ''Lane.''
Lane: ''Hey, I'm still getting good grades. Anyway, where are you ?''
R: ''Stars Hollow, I'm spending summer break here.''
Lane: ''Where are you right now ?''
R: ''I'm almost at Luke's.''
Lane: ''Good.''
R: ''How come ?''
Lane: ''Well, now you can go in and tell me what you see.''
R: ''Why ?''
Lane: ''Cause I haven't been to Luke's in a while and I need a reminder of how things look.''
R: ''Okay. Well, I'm at the door right now, one that actually opens. And I'm pushing it open and stepping in to Luke's and...................Lane !''
Everyone in the diner looked up when Rory shrieked Lane's name, including Jess and Ceaser. The reason why Rory had shrieked, was because Lane was sitting at one of the tables. Rory quickly hung up and started to head over to Lane. Lane met her halfway and the two girls threw their arms around each other and shrieked some more. They heard someone running down the stairs and moments later Luke appeared.
Luke: ''Who saw how big of a spider this time ?''
Jess snickered at Luke's response to the shrieking.
J: ''No spider uncle Luke, just two hyper eighteen year olds.''
Luke shot him a confused look, before following Jess' gaze to the two girls standing in the middle of the diner, their arms still around each other. Finally Rory took a step back and shot Luke an apologetic smile.
R: ''We're sorry Luke.''
Lane: ''Yeah, I was just practicing my screaming for my part in a horror movie.''
Rory started to giggle and she lead Lane over to an empty table. The two girls sat down, still giggling.
R: ''What are you doing here ?''
Lane: ''I decided to spend this summer with my mom.''
R: ''That's great.''
Lane: ''Apparently. So, one serious question before we end up with tears running down our cheeks.''
R: ''Go ahead.''
Lane: ''What's Jess doing here ? Isn't he supposed to be in Venice ?''
Rory's smile turned sad at the memory of him moving there. She nodded.
R: ''He was, but he moved back.''
Lane: ''He did ?''
R: ''Yeah.''
The sadness disappeared out of her smile and the content sparkle returned to her eyes.
Lane: ''Guess he clicked his shoes and said there's no place like home.''
Rory chuckled as she pictured Jess doing that.
Lane: ''Hey Jess. How was Venice ?''
J: ''Lane, how was Christian church. Probably a lot of praying going on huh ?''
Lane: ''Only because people like you need it.''
Rory shot her a look, but didn't bother to say anything. Lane and Jess could never really get along.
J: ''Well, I could use a new car, so just ask God and get back to me on that.''
Lane rolled her eyes.
J: ''Since the welcome back speech is over with, what do you guys want ?''
Lane: ''Another waiter.''
J: ''Do I look like a waiter to you ?''
Lane: ''You're holding a pen and a notepad in your hands, aren't you ?''
J: ''Guess that Christian college of you never taught you about prejudgments huh ?''
Lane: ''No, but they did learn me how to stone someone.''
R: ''I want coffee please.''
Lane: ''Or crucifying might work too. Know where I can get some wood ?''
R: ''Lots of coffee please, cause I'm getting a headache.''
Lane: ''I'm sure Luke would help me.''
R: ''Guys !''
J: ''I'm sorry, I'll go stand in the corner.''
Rory shot him an annoyed look.
J: ''Sorry, geez. So, coffee for you. What do you want ?''
Lane: ''A nicer...............''
Lane stopped, when Rory kicked her under the table.
Lane: ''I mean, a soda and a burger. With fries.''
J: ''Right, I'll be back.''
Lane: ''Yeah, you better go, duty calls after all.''
Jess shook his head and walked away. Rory shot Lane another look.
Lane: ''What ?''
Rory couldn't help, but smile as Lane tried to look innocent.
R: ''So, how's Dave ?''
Immediately Lane started to grin.
Lane: ''He's doing great. He couldn't come to Stars Hollow with me, cause he's doing gigs all over.''
R: ''Why didn't you go with him ? I thought you were the drummer ?''
Lane shrugged.
Lane: ''I was, but after the first month of college, I quit.''
R: ''You did ?''
Lane: ''Yep. And ever since I quit, I have been driving my roommates crazy, cause I kept drumming on desks and stuff.''
R: ''Is that allowed ?''
Lane: ''Only if I play Christian songs, so when they walk in, I just start tapping Kum-ba-ya or something.''
R: ''Sounds................''
Lane: ''Horrible ?''
R: ''Not even close.''
Lane: ''You get used to it. How's Yale ?''
R: ''Hard.''
Lane: ''Hello, it's Yale, so........duh !''
Rory laughed.
Lane: ''So, how's the boy next door doing ?''
R: ''We have a boy next door ?''
Lane rolled her eyes.
Lane: ''You know what I mean.''
R: ''Billy's doing fine. He gets higher grades than me.''
Lane: ''Oooo jealous ?''
R: ''Yes, but I feel bad about it.''
Lane: ''You two are still together ?''
R: ''Yep. He even came to visit me.''
Lane: ''And ?''
R: ''There's no and.''
Lane: ''Yes there is.''
R: ''How do you know ?''
Lane: ''Just guessing.''
R: ''Good guess.''
Lane: ''How do you think I ace those multiple choice questions ?''
R: ''We ran in to Jess.''
Lane: ''You and Billy ?''
R: ''Yes, by we, I did mean me and Billy. How observant of you.''
Lane: ''Did that meeting happen to end with the words, fight fight ?''
R: ''No, Billy was actually really nice to Jess and well, you know Jess.''
Lane: ''Unfortunately. How did you react to this situation. A very awkward situation might I add.''
R: ''Cold.''
Lane: ''Bitchy ?''
R: ''No, cold.''
Lane wanted to say something back, but stopped when she saw Jess was coming their way.
J: ''You can hear a pin drop.''
He placed their orders on the tables and left again, but not before meeting Rory's eyes briefly.
Lane: ''So, what was that all about ?''
Rory shrugged.
R: ''We just recently became friends again.''
Lane: ''Uhuh, friends with benefits I'm sure.''
Suddenly her cell phone went off and she glared at Lane.
Lane: ''It's not me.''
Rory sighed and left the diner. Once she was outside, she answered her phone, while leaning against the wall.
R: ''Rory here.''
B: ''Hey, it's me.''
R: ''Billy, hi.''
B: ''I just wanted to see how you were doing.''
R: ''Great actually.''
B: ''So, when can I see you again, cause staring at your picture gets old pretty fast. Especially since you don't say anything back.''
Rory laughed, just as the door of the diner opened.
B: ''I miss you.''
Rory shifted her eyes to the door and locked eyes with a pair of brown ones, she recognized so well.
J: ''I'm guessing that's Romeo on the other end of the line.''
Rory rolled her eyes at him.
R: ''Whatever.''
B: ''What ?''
R: ''O god Billy. I'm sorry, I wasn't talking to you.''
Jess smirked and listened to Rory as she kept babbling. She was so into her conversation, that she didn't even notice him watching her. He wondered if Billy appreciated her babbling like he did. Jess shoved his hands in his pockets and started to walk away from Rory. He had to stop thinking about her, he had to get over her. Cause apparently she had gotten over him a while ago..........
R: ''Bye.''
Rory quickly hung up and followed Jess' figure, as he was getting further and further away from her. He looked so sure of himself. Head high, shoulders straight. And his leather jacket, that was so warm and comfortable. She remembered that it smelled like peppermint, cause he kept them in one of his pockets. They had been in there, ever since he tried to quit smoking. Rory wondered if he was still smoking and if the peppermints were still there. Rory shook her head and sighed.
R: ''I need coffee.''
*R*E*V*I*E*W*! Please ? :-) I would like your opinion one the way I'm writing Lane. I know she's outta character, but is it really that bad ? Thanks. And also thanks for the reviews, you'll all be getting a thank you card and maybe a balloon. :-)...text
*A/N: Hey!!! Sorry this chapter is kinda short, but I had to put Lane in to the story somehow, so........ Don't worry, it's still fun to read though. Just a couple of more characters and then the final part of the plot (a.k.a the real plot) can begin to take place. So, please be patient for another couple of chapters. And don't forget to review. Thanks! :-)
*~*~*:-)*~*~*Bye, smile :-)
Rory could hardly keep her eyes open, while she was walking over to Luke's. She had stayed at the bridge late, just talking to Jess about things, that didn't require any digging into her soul. After that she went home and had lain on her bed, clutching the 'Linkin Park' sweatshirt, that Jess had given her. Finally, after she practically went through every memory she had stored in her head about Jess, she fell asleep with a smile on her face. And even though, she was extremely sleepy this morning, it had still been there. An honest smile, that was only so honest, because of the satisfaction, her memories about Jess, had given her. It seemed eternally engraved on her face. And every time, she walked past a mirror or a window, she caught herself smiling. The first time she had even traced the curve of her smile with her fingers, just to see if it hadn't been painted on.
As soon as she had put on some clothes, she decided to go over to Luke's, because she badly needed some of his coffee. That, and she wanted to see Jess again. She was hoping, that he hadn't, for some reason, changed. And that he hadn't put on some kind of masquerade for her, last night. Rory started to walk faster. So she could reach the diner faster and stop 'the change' from happening. All of a sudden, she slowed down. An image of Billy entered her mind, as clear as a picture. Her smile disappeared for one, barely countable second, but returned quickly. After all, she just enjoyed being able to talk to Jess again, like they used to do. She and Billy couldn't talk about books. Purely, because of the fact, that Billy only read science fiction novels and the Sports Illustrated. But that was something she admired about him. He was so committed to one type of novel and he knew so much about sports. Unanticipatedly, her cell phone started to ring and TLC's 'Damaged' reached her ears. She had completely fallen in love with that song and it had been her ringtone ever since she had first heard it. Rory pushed the image, of Billy, to the back of her mind, so it was like a picture, faded by sunlight. She reached for her phone and flipped it open.
R: ''Rory Gilmore speaking.''
Lane: ''Ooo, so serious.''
R: ''Lane ?''
Lane: ''Depends. If you mean, you're best friend in the entire world, hey than who am I to prove you wrong. But if you mean Lane, as in a bowling lane or anything else, than no.''
R: ''I think I'll choose the first one.''
Lane: ''Clever girl. So, how are you ?''
R: ''I'm fine. What about you ? I haven't spoken to you in a while.''
Lane: ''Yeah, well........I had this throat thing and it hurt so bad, that I couldn't talk for a while.''
R: ''Uhuh. Is your throat doing better now ?''
Lane: ''I'm talking to you right ? What was your excuse ?''
R: ''Uh, the battery of my phone was low.''
Lane: ''What about those phones where you put coins in ?''
R: ''No coins.''
Lane softly laughed.
Lane: ''I guess we both haven't been really good at staying in contact huh ?''
R: ''Not really. But I was really busy with college.''
Lane: ''Me too. Well, sorta anyway.''
R: ''Lane.''
Lane: ''Hey, I'm still getting good grades. Anyway, where are you ?''
R: ''Stars Hollow, I'm spending summer break here.''
Lane: ''Where are you right now ?''
R: ''I'm almost at Luke's.''
Lane: ''Good.''
R: ''How come ?''
Lane: ''Well, now you can go in and tell me what you see.''
R: ''Why ?''
Lane: ''Cause I haven't been to Luke's in a while and I need a reminder of how things look.''
R: ''Okay. Well, I'm at the door right now, one that actually opens. And I'm pushing it open and stepping in to Luke's and...................Lane !''
Everyone in the diner looked up when Rory shrieked Lane's name, including Jess and Ceaser. The reason why Rory had shrieked, was because Lane was sitting at one of the tables. Rory quickly hung up and started to head over to Lane. Lane met her halfway and the two girls threw their arms around each other and shrieked some more. They heard someone running down the stairs and moments later Luke appeared.
Luke: ''Who saw how big of a spider this time ?''
Jess snickered at Luke's response to the shrieking.
J: ''No spider uncle Luke, just two hyper eighteen year olds.''
Luke shot him a confused look, before following Jess' gaze to the two girls standing in the middle of the diner, their arms still around each other. Finally Rory took a step back and shot Luke an apologetic smile.
R: ''We're sorry Luke.''
Lane: ''Yeah, I was just practicing my screaming for my part in a horror movie.''
Rory started to giggle and she lead Lane over to an empty table. The two girls sat down, still giggling.
R: ''What are you doing here ?''
Lane: ''I decided to spend this summer with my mom.''
R: ''That's great.''
Lane: ''Apparently. So, one serious question before we end up with tears running down our cheeks.''
R: ''Go ahead.''
Lane: ''What's Jess doing here ? Isn't he supposed to be in Venice ?''
Rory's smile turned sad at the memory of him moving there. She nodded.
R: ''He was, but he moved back.''
Lane: ''He did ?''
R: ''Yeah.''
The sadness disappeared out of her smile and the content sparkle returned to her eyes.
Lane: ''Guess he clicked his shoes and said there's no place like home.''
Rory chuckled as she pictured Jess doing that.
Lane: ''Hey Jess. How was Venice ?''
J: ''Lane, how was Christian church. Probably a lot of praying going on huh ?''
Lane: ''Only because people like you need it.''
Rory shot her a look, but didn't bother to say anything. Lane and Jess could never really get along.
J: ''Well, I could use a new car, so just ask God and get back to me on that.''
Lane rolled her eyes.
J: ''Since the welcome back speech is over with, what do you guys want ?''
Lane: ''Another waiter.''
J: ''Do I look like a waiter to you ?''
Lane: ''You're holding a pen and a notepad in your hands, aren't you ?''
J: ''Guess that Christian college of you never taught you about prejudgments huh ?''
Lane: ''No, but they did learn me how to stone someone.''
R: ''I want coffee please.''
Lane: ''Or crucifying might work too. Know where I can get some wood ?''
R: ''Lots of coffee please, cause I'm getting a headache.''
Lane: ''I'm sure Luke would help me.''
R: ''Guys !''
J: ''I'm sorry, I'll go stand in the corner.''
Rory shot him an annoyed look.
J: ''Sorry, geez. So, coffee for you. What do you want ?''
Lane: ''A nicer...............''
Lane stopped, when Rory kicked her under the table.
Lane: ''I mean, a soda and a burger. With fries.''
J: ''Right, I'll be back.''
Lane: ''Yeah, you better go, duty calls after all.''
Jess shook his head and walked away. Rory shot Lane another look.
Lane: ''What ?''
Rory couldn't help, but smile as Lane tried to look innocent.
R: ''So, how's Dave ?''
Immediately Lane started to grin.
Lane: ''He's doing great. He couldn't come to Stars Hollow with me, cause he's doing gigs all over.''
R: ''Why didn't you go with him ? I thought you were the drummer ?''
Lane shrugged.
Lane: ''I was, but after the first month of college, I quit.''
R: ''You did ?''
Lane: ''Yep. And ever since I quit, I have been driving my roommates crazy, cause I kept drumming on desks and stuff.''
R: ''Is that allowed ?''
Lane: ''Only if I play Christian songs, so when they walk in, I just start tapping Kum-ba-ya or something.''
R: ''Sounds................''
Lane: ''Horrible ?''
R: ''Not even close.''
Lane: ''You get used to it. How's Yale ?''
R: ''Hard.''
Lane: ''Hello, it's Yale, so........duh !''
Rory laughed.
Lane: ''So, how's the boy next door doing ?''
R: ''We have a boy next door ?''
Lane rolled her eyes.
Lane: ''You know what I mean.''
R: ''Billy's doing fine. He gets higher grades than me.''
Lane: ''Oooo jealous ?''
R: ''Yes, but I feel bad about it.''
Lane: ''You two are still together ?''
R: ''Yep. He even came to visit me.''
Lane: ''And ?''
R: ''There's no and.''
Lane: ''Yes there is.''
R: ''How do you know ?''
Lane: ''Just guessing.''
R: ''Good guess.''
Lane: ''How do you think I ace those multiple choice questions ?''
R: ''We ran in to Jess.''
Lane: ''You and Billy ?''
R: ''Yes, by we, I did mean me and Billy. How observant of you.''
Lane: ''Did that meeting happen to end with the words, fight fight ?''
R: ''No, Billy was actually really nice to Jess and well, you know Jess.''
Lane: ''Unfortunately. How did you react to this situation. A very awkward situation might I add.''
R: ''Cold.''
Lane: ''Bitchy ?''
R: ''No, cold.''
Lane wanted to say something back, but stopped when she saw Jess was coming their way.
J: ''You can hear a pin drop.''
He placed their orders on the tables and left again, but not before meeting Rory's eyes briefly.
Lane: ''So, what was that all about ?''
Rory shrugged.
R: ''We just recently became friends again.''
Lane: ''Uhuh, friends with benefits I'm sure.''
Suddenly her cell phone went off and she glared at Lane.
Lane: ''It's not me.''
Rory sighed and left the diner. Once she was outside, she answered her phone, while leaning against the wall.
R: ''Rory here.''
B: ''Hey, it's me.''
R: ''Billy, hi.''
B: ''I just wanted to see how you were doing.''
R: ''Great actually.''
B: ''So, when can I see you again, cause staring at your picture gets old pretty fast. Especially since you don't say anything back.''
Rory laughed, just as the door of the diner opened.
B: ''I miss you.''
Rory shifted her eyes to the door and locked eyes with a pair of brown ones, she recognized so well.
J: ''I'm guessing that's Romeo on the other end of the line.''
Rory rolled her eyes at him.
R: ''Whatever.''
B: ''What ?''
R: ''O god Billy. I'm sorry, I wasn't talking to you.''
Jess smirked and listened to Rory as she kept babbling. She was so into her conversation, that she didn't even notice him watching her. He wondered if Billy appreciated her babbling like he did. Jess shoved his hands in his pockets and started to walk away from Rory. He had to stop thinking about her, he had to get over her. Cause apparently she had gotten over him a while ago..........
R: ''Bye.''
Rory quickly hung up and followed Jess' figure, as he was getting further and further away from her. He looked so sure of himself. Head high, shoulders straight. And his leather jacket, that was so warm and comfortable. She remembered that it smelled like peppermint, cause he kept them in one of his pockets. They had been in there, ever since he tried to quit smoking. Rory wondered if he was still smoking and if the peppermints were still there. Rory shook her head and sighed.
R: ''I need coffee.''
*R*E*V*I*E*W*! Please ? :-) I would like your opinion one the way I'm writing Lane. I know she's outta character, but is it really that bad ? Thanks. And also thanks for the reviews, you'll all be getting a thank you card and maybe a balloon. :-)...text
