*Disclaimer: I don't own the series Gilmore Girls or the characters. All I
own is my imagination and the plot.
*A/N: Hey!!! Finally, I could open up Wordpad and write again. It seems like it has been ages. Well, actually it has been two weeks. I really wanted to write, I mean, my hands were burning to write, but I had to put school first. Thanks for understanding! :-)
*~*~*:-)*~*~*Bye, smile :-)
The next morning, Rory was awoken by the rain as it rhythmically tapped against her window. It was almost like a melody that she would faintly remember in the back of her mind. That was why the rain always woke her up. She always wanted to remember the song, but no matter how long or hard she thought about it, it would always remain on the tip of her tongue. Rory yawned and took in the smell of burned toast. For some reason the smell was reassuring to her. Every Saturday morning her mom would try to make breakfast, but she never came any further than toast. And most of the time the toast was burned, just like this morning. Rory smiled as she got out of bed and made her way into the kitchen.
''Morning mom,'' Rory said, as she stretched, trying to push the sleepiness out of her body.
Rory yawned once more.
''Morning sweets,'' Lorelai said, as she handed Rory a plat with burned toast.
''I think I'll pass,'' Rory said, as she sat down.
''Hey, you shouldn't judge a piece of toast by its color.''
Lorelai grabbed a piece of toast and took a bite. As soon as the toast was in her mouth, she grimaced.
''This tastes like burned toast,'' she said, as she quickly swallowed.
Rory shook her head and smiled as she watched her mom throw away the toast.
''Do you have to work today ?''
''Yeah, but I have to find my raincoat first.''
''The pink one with the white fur at the neck ?'' Rory asked, as she raised her eyebrows.
''Yes,'' Lorelai answered. ''I never get to wear it, cause it doesn't rain as much as it should.''
''That, and you have a car,'' Rory pointed out.
''So, what you're saying is that I don't need the raincoat, cause I have a car ?''
Rory nodded. ''Basically.''
Lorelai nodded. ''I just remembered, my car keys are in that coat.''
Rory smiled. ''No, they're not.''
''Yes they are.''
''Fine, take the coat and look like a flamingo.''
Lorelai shook her head as she grabbed her bag and key from the counter.
''Nah, I would have to find the coat first. Besides, the coat's cute, but it isn't really practical.''
''Yeah, it would clash with your red shirt,'' Rory said.
Lorelai gave her a look before heading to the door.
''Call me if you need anything, go to Luke's for some normal toast and don't get killed.''
''Duly noted.''
''And for the record, I don't look like a flamingo,'' Lorelai said as she shot Rory another look before heading out the door.
Rory stuck out her tongue and closed the door behind her mom. She leaned against the door and listened to the rain as it knocked for permission for entrance on the other side. When the rain subsided, Rory turned around and went to her room to change.
*~*~*
When Jess heard the bell above the door, he casually looked up to see who had entered the diner this time. He was getting used to the sound, but he still found it fascinating to see who came in to the diner next. The people in this small town seemed so unreal. It was as if someone had placed fictional characters in to this town and was writing their lines as the day went on. But as soon as he lay his eyes on Rory, a small smile brightened up his mercurial face. One that went unnoticed by the few other customers. She looked so cute and comfortable in her faded baggy pants and her rainbow colored sweater. Her hair was damp from the rain, just like her sweater.
Jess watched her as she closed the door and started to walk towards him. He could see the recognition in her eyes. He nodded at her. Rory almost immediately lowered her head. Jess could catch one quick glimpse of her smile before her hair hid it from his searching eyes. He lowered his gaze to her hands as she tugged on her sleeves to cover them. He had only known her for a short time, but already he knew that she did that a lot. Hiding her hands from everyone when she was feeling hesitant or a little uncomfortable around people. Just as Rory sat down, Luke joined Jess behind the counter.
''Hey Luke,'' Rory said, keeping her eyes on the counter in front of her.
''Rory........,'' Luke said, as he took in her damp hair and sweater.
''Where's your jacket ?''
Rory brought one hand to her wet hair, quickly tucking a piece of hair behind her ear.
''It's okay Luke. I don't mind the rain,'' she said, briefly meeting Jess' eyes.
''Do you even have a jacket ?'' Luke asked, ignoring her earlier comment.
''My mom has this pink raincoat with white fur that I could probably barrow.''
Rory looked up and saw the flecks of amusement in Luke's eyes. Luke shook his head and looked over at Jess.
''Jess, give her some coffee.''
''Thanks Luke,'' Rory said.
Luke nodded as he went back to work.
''I'll go get your coffee,'' Jess said, as he turned around to get a mug.
Rory observed him as he lifted his hand and reached for one of the coffee cups, that were lined up on the highest shelf. His shirt rose up just enough, for her to spot the deck of cards and the book, which were placed in his back pockets. As she poured the coffee into the cup, Rory looked away. He handed her the cup and she carefully took it, making sure that her fingers didn't graze against Jess'.
''Thank you,'' she said, as she warmly smiled at him.
''You're welcome,'' Jess said, wondering why her sugar coated politeness didn't appall him.
She met his eyes, that were almost as dark as the aphotic depths of the sea. But no matter how much his eyes darkened, there were always those gold brown specks shimmering in his eyes. It reminded her of the sky on the edge of a storm. While the rain was pouring and the lightning was coloring the sky bright yellow every now and then, the sun would still be shining even though it wasn't clearly visible. Rory lowered her eyes to his nose
''What are you looking at ?'' she asked, feeling a bit uncomfortable by her own thoughts and his watchful eyes.
''Nothing,'' Jess said. ''I was just wondering........''
''Wondering what ?'' she asked, shyly curious what was going on in his head.
Jess looked out of the window for a minute before bringing his gaze back to her.
''I was wondering if you would want to play some one on one ?''
''......But.......it's raining,'' Rory said, a little surprised by his question.
''I thought you didn't mind the rain ?''
''Are you serious ?'' Rory asked, a small smile already forming on her face.
Jess nodded and slightly smirked at her reaction. Rory looked at him for a moment, before getting up and pouring her coffee in to a plastic cup. Jess got his ball from behind the counter and yelled to Luke that he was going out.
''Be more specific,'' Luke said, as he approached the both of them.
''We're going to play some ball,'' Jess said.
''In the rain ?''
''She doesn't mind the rain uncle Luke, remember ?''
Luke moved his gaze from Jess to Rory. ''You're going with him ?''
Rory nodded. ''It is okay, right Luke ?''
Luke looked around the diner before finally nodding and giving his approval.
''Sure, just don't blame me when you two get sick.''
''Bring on the Kleenex,'' Jess said, as he headed for the door.
''Thanks,'' Rory said, before walking over to Jess, who had already opened the door for her.
*~*~*
While they were walking over to the basketball court, they remained in a fragile silence, breakable at any second by either one of them. Rory took another sip of her coffee and made a face.
''This coffee tastes like water.''
''It's probably the rain,'' Jess pointed out.
''Probably,'' Rory said, before taking one last sip and grimacing again.
''Why are you drinking it when you know it tastes like water ?''
Rory shrugged. ''Cause it's a shame to let good coffee go to waste.''
Jess smiled as he watched her throw the cup in the trash. He followed her on to the court.
''Are you sure about this ?'' he asked.
''Are you afraid of losing ?'' Rory asked, flashing him one of her enchanting smiles.
Jess smirked. ''You wish,'' he said, as he threw the ball at her.
''The first to reach ten points, wins.''
''You starts,'' Rory said, as she threw the ball back at him.
Jess shook his head as he threw the ball in her direction once more.
''Ladies first.''
Rory caught the ball and genuinely smiled at the fact that he had called her a lady. She was used to being called a tomboy or a sporty girl. But being called a lady give her a different feeling. One that made her forget about the rain. She wiped her hair away from her face and started to approach Jess, dribbling the ball as she did.
Jess started to approach her too, keeping his eyes on the ball. He was trying to calculate her next move. She moved to the right, feinting to shoot the ball. Jess moved to the right too. He smiled. That was way too predictable. Suddenly she took two steps to the left, one step back and shot the ball. Rory smiled as the ball went straight in to the net.
''I let you make that shot,'' Jess said, as he went to get the ball.
''Whatever.''
Rory laughed. ''Just admit that I'm better than you.''
Jess dribbled the ball and moved closer to her. Too close, but since there wasn't a referee there was no one to call on him about that small detail. Besides he liked it like this.
''Not until you prove it,'' he whispered.
Rory rolled her eyes, trying to pretend that his voice didn't cause her to feel anything, and stole the ball from him with one swift movement. She dribbled the ball past him and made another shot.
''So, you let me make that one too ?'' she asked, satisfied with her actions.
''If you say so,'' Jess answered, before heading off to get the ball.
*~*~*
After they had played a couple of games, they had decided to call it quits. They were soaked and both walking in the direction of the diner.
''I'll beat you next time,'' Jess said, spinning the ball in his hands.
Rory got nervous when she heard his last two words. Next time...... She started to tug at her sleeves. She wasn't used to spending so much time with one particular guy. Sure, she played basketball with guys before, but those games weren't the same as this one, with this particular guy. She had the feeling that this game had been more personal, because off the fact that they had stood a little closer to each other than was needed. And she admitted that she had liked it. She had liked the feeling of his warm breath when he spoke and she had liked how his hand would gently graze hers when he would steal the ball from her.
Jess noticed her fidgeting.
''What's wrong ?''
Rory shook her head. ''Nothing, I'm just cold.''
Jess nodded, but didn't entirely believe her. He stopped walking, cause they had reached the diner.
''Do you want to come in for some coffee ?'' he asked.
Rory smiled, but shook her head.
''My mom's probably waiting for me. Rain check ?''
Jess softy laughed at her joke and nodded.
''Okay.''
Rory whispered a goodbye, before turning around and heading home. Jess watched her until she had fully disappeared from his sight, before he entered the diner, a faint smile still lingering on his lips.
*~*~*
''Looks like you should have worn the pink raincoat,'' Lorelai said, as Rory entered the living room.
Rory rolled her eyes as she took off her sneakers.
''I played basketball.''
''In the rain ?'' Lorelai asked, as her eyes darted from Rory to the window and back again.
Rory nodded. ''It was actually Jess' idea.''
''Oh..........,'' Lorelai said, as her expression softened.
''Do you like Jess ?''
Rory shrugged. ''He's okay, but I'm better at basketball at him.''
Lorelai smiled. ''Not even a guy can compete against my own little NBA star.''
Rory smiled and gave her mom a quick kiss on her cheek.
''I'm going to change.''
Rory went in to her room and started to take off her pants. She hopped over to her closet to get a pair of sweats, while her pants were halfway down. Just as she had pulled out a pair of sweats, she fell backwards on to her bed. She took off her pants and started to put on her sweats, when she spotted herself in the mirror across from her. She made a face when she realized how horrible she looked. Her hair was a mess, drops of rain were sliding down her cheeks and her sweater had slid half way down her left shoulder. She lowered her gaze and quickly put on her sweats. While she was changing sweaters, she realized that this was the first time she had actually cared about what she looked like........
*R*E*V*I*E*W*! Please ? :-) I hope you didn't give up on this story, cause even though it seems like I had......I really enjoy writing this fic. So, do I still have your attention ? Thanks again for the AMAZING reviews!!! :- ) And sorry for not reviewing your stories, I'll try not to slack off this time. Check out my Trory, if you have the time. Also updated!!! I'm so glad I had the time to write today!!! :-)
*A/N: Hey!!! Finally, I could open up Wordpad and write again. It seems like it has been ages. Well, actually it has been two weeks. I really wanted to write, I mean, my hands were burning to write, but I had to put school first. Thanks for understanding! :-)
*~*~*:-)*~*~*Bye, smile :-)
The next morning, Rory was awoken by the rain as it rhythmically tapped against her window. It was almost like a melody that she would faintly remember in the back of her mind. That was why the rain always woke her up. She always wanted to remember the song, but no matter how long or hard she thought about it, it would always remain on the tip of her tongue. Rory yawned and took in the smell of burned toast. For some reason the smell was reassuring to her. Every Saturday morning her mom would try to make breakfast, but she never came any further than toast. And most of the time the toast was burned, just like this morning. Rory smiled as she got out of bed and made her way into the kitchen.
''Morning mom,'' Rory said, as she stretched, trying to push the sleepiness out of her body.
Rory yawned once more.
''Morning sweets,'' Lorelai said, as she handed Rory a plat with burned toast.
''I think I'll pass,'' Rory said, as she sat down.
''Hey, you shouldn't judge a piece of toast by its color.''
Lorelai grabbed a piece of toast and took a bite. As soon as the toast was in her mouth, she grimaced.
''This tastes like burned toast,'' she said, as she quickly swallowed.
Rory shook her head and smiled as she watched her mom throw away the toast.
''Do you have to work today ?''
''Yeah, but I have to find my raincoat first.''
''The pink one with the white fur at the neck ?'' Rory asked, as she raised her eyebrows.
''Yes,'' Lorelai answered. ''I never get to wear it, cause it doesn't rain as much as it should.''
''That, and you have a car,'' Rory pointed out.
''So, what you're saying is that I don't need the raincoat, cause I have a car ?''
Rory nodded. ''Basically.''
Lorelai nodded. ''I just remembered, my car keys are in that coat.''
Rory smiled. ''No, they're not.''
''Yes they are.''
''Fine, take the coat and look like a flamingo.''
Lorelai shook her head as she grabbed her bag and key from the counter.
''Nah, I would have to find the coat first. Besides, the coat's cute, but it isn't really practical.''
''Yeah, it would clash with your red shirt,'' Rory said.
Lorelai gave her a look before heading to the door.
''Call me if you need anything, go to Luke's for some normal toast and don't get killed.''
''Duly noted.''
''And for the record, I don't look like a flamingo,'' Lorelai said as she shot Rory another look before heading out the door.
Rory stuck out her tongue and closed the door behind her mom. She leaned against the door and listened to the rain as it knocked for permission for entrance on the other side. When the rain subsided, Rory turned around and went to her room to change.
*~*~*
When Jess heard the bell above the door, he casually looked up to see who had entered the diner this time. He was getting used to the sound, but he still found it fascinating to see who came in to the diner next. The people in this small town seemed so unreal. It was as if someone had placed fictional characters in to this town and was writing their lines as the day went on. But as soon as he lay his eyes on Rory, a small smile brightened up his mercurial face. One that went unnoticed by the few other customers. She looked so cute and comfortable in her faded baggy pants and her rainbow colored sweater. Her hair was damp from the rain, just like her sweater.
Jess watched her as she closed the door and started to walk towards him. He could see the recognition in her eyes. He nodded at her. Rory almost immediately lowered her head. Jess could catch one quick glimpse of her smile before her hair hid it from his searching eyes. He lowered his gaze to her hands as she tugged on her sleeves to cover them. He had only known her for a short time, but already he knew that she did that a lot. Hiding her hands from everyone when she was feeling hesitant or a little uncomfortable around people. Just as Rory sat down, Luke joined Jess behind the counter.
''Hey Luke,'' Rory said, keeping her eyes on the counter in front of her.
''Rory........,'' Luke said, as he took in her damp hair and sweater.
''Where's your jacket ?''
Rory brought one hand to her wet hair, quickly tucking a piece of hair behind her ear.
''It's okay Luke. I don't mind the rain,'' she said, briefly meeting Jess' eyes.
''Do you even have a jacket ?'' Luke asked, ignoring her earlier comment.
''My mom has this pink raincoat with white fur that I could probably barrow.''
Rory looked up and saw the flecks of amusement in Luke's eyes. Luke shook his head and looked over at Jess.
''Jess, give her some coffee.''
''Thanks Luke,'' Rory said.
Luke nodded as he went back to work.
''I'll go get your coffee,'' Jess said, as he turned around to get a mug.
Rory observed him as he lifted his hand and reached for one of the coffee cups, that were lined up on the highest shelf. His shirt rose up just enough, for her to spot the deck of cards and the book, which were placed in his back pockets. As she poured the coffee into the cup, Rory looked away. He handed her the cup and she carefully took it, making sure that her fingers didn't graze against Jess'.
''Thank you,'' she said, as she warmly smiled at him.
''You're welcome,'' Jess said, wondering why her sugar coated politeness didn't appall him.
She met his eyes, that were almost as dark as the aphotic depths of the sea. But no matter how much his eyes darkened, there were always those gold brown specks shimmering in his eyes. It reminded her of the sky on the edge of a storm. While the rain was pouring and the lightning was coloring the sky bright yellow every now and then, the sun would still be shining even though it wasn't clearly visible. Rory lowered her eyes to his nose
''What are you looking at ?'' she asked, feeling a bit uncomfortable by her own thoughts and his watchful eyes.
''Nothing,'' Jess said. ''I was just wondering........''
''Wondering what ?'' she asked, shyly curious what was going on in his head.
Jess looked out of the window for a minute before bringing his gaze back to her.
''I was wondering if you would want to play some one on one ?''
''......But.......it's raining,'' Rory said, a little surprised by his question.
''I thought you didn't mind the rain ?''
''Are you serious ?'' Rory asked, a small smile already forming on her face.
Jess nodded and slightly smirked at her reaction. Rory looked at him for a moment, before getting up and pouring her coffee in to a plastic cup. Jess got his ball from behind the counter and yelled to Luke that he was going out.
''Be more specific,'' Luke said, as he approached the both of them.
''We're going to play some ball,'' Jess said.
''In the rain ?''
''She doesn't mind the rain uncle Luke, remember ?''
Luke moved his gaze from Jess to Rory. ''You're going with him ?''
Rory nodded. ''It is okay, right Luke ?''
Luke looked around the diner before finally nodding and giving his approval.
''Sure, just don't blame me when you two get sick.''
''Bring on the Kleenex,'' Jess said, as he headed for the door.
''Thanks,'' Rory said, before walking over to Jess, who had already opened the door for her.
*~*~*
While they were walking over to the basketball court, they remained in a fragile silence, breakable at any second by either one of them. Rory took another sip of her coffee and made a face.
''This coffee tastes like water.''
''It's probably the rain,'' Jess pointed out.
''Probably,'' Rory said, before taking one last sip and grimacing again.
''Why are you drinking it when you know it tastes like water ?''
Rory shrugged. ''Cause it's a shame to let good coffee go to waste.''
Jess smiled as he watched her throw the cup in the trash. He followed her on to the court.
''Are you sure about this ?'' he asked.
''Are you afraid of losing ?'' Rory asked, flashing him one of her enchanting smiles.
Jess smirked. ''You wish,'' he said, as he threw the ball at her.
''The first to reach ten points, wins.''
''You starts,'' Rory said, as she threw the ball back at him.
Jess shook his head as he threw the ball in her direction once more.
''Ladies first.''
Rory caught the ball and genuinely smiled at the fact that he had called her a lady. She was used to being called a tomboy or a sporty girl. But being called a lady give her a different feeling. One that made her forget about the rain. She wiped her hair away from her face and started to approach Jess, dribbling the ball as she did.
Jess started to approach her too, keeping his eyes on the ball. He was trying to calculate her next move. She moved to the right, feinting to shoot the ball. Jess moved to the right too. He smiled. That was way too predictable. Suddenly she took two steps to the left, one step back and shot the ball. Rory smiled as the ball went straight in to the net.
''I let you make that shot,'' Jess said, as he went to get the ball.
''Whatever.''
Rory laughed. ''Just admit that I'm better than you.''
Jess dribbled the ball and moved closer to her. Too close, but since there wasn't a referee there was no one to call on him about that small detail. Besides he liked it like this.
''Not until you prove it,'' he whispered.
Rory rolled her eyes, trying to pretend that his voice didn't cause her to feel anything, and stole the ball from him with one swift movement. She dribbled the ball past him and made another shot.
''So, you let me make that one too ?'' she asked, satisfied with her actions.
''If you say so,'' Jess answered, before heading off to get the ball.
*~*~*
After they had played a couple of games, they had decided to call it quits. They were soaked and both walking in the direction of the diner.
''I'll beat you next time,'' Jess said, spinning the ball in his hands.
Rory got nervous when she heard his last two words. Next time...... She started to tug at her sleeves. She wasn't used to spending so much time with one particular guy. Sure, she played basketball with guys before, but those games weren't the same as this one, with this particular guy. She had the feeling that this game had been more personal, because off the fact that they had stood a little closer to each other than was needed. And she admitted that she had liked it. She had liked the feeling of his warm breath when he spoke and she had liked how his hand would gently graze hers when he would steal the ball from her.
Jess noticed her fidgeting.
''What's wrong ?''
Rory shook her head. ''Nothing, I'm just cold.''
Jess nodded, but didn't entirely believe her. He stopped walking, cause they had reached the diner.
''Do you want to come in for some coffee ?'' he asked.
Rory smiled, but shook her head.
''My mom's probably waiting for me. Rain check ?''
Jess softy laughed at her joke and nodded.
''Okay.''
Rory whispered a goodbye, before turning around and heading home. Jess watched her until she had fully disappeared from his sight, before he entered the diner, a faint smile still lingering on his lips.
*~*~*
''Looks like you should have worn the pink raincoat,'' Lorelai said, as Rory entered the living room.
Rory rolled her eyes as she took off her sneakers.
''I played basketball.''
''In the rain ?'' Lorelai asked, as her eyes darted from Rory to the window and back again.
Rory nodded. ''It was actually Jess' idea.''
''Oh..........,'' Lorelai said, as her expression softened.
''Do you like Jess ?''
Rory shrugged. ''He's okay, but I'm better at basketball at him.''
Lorelai smiled. ''Not even a guy can compete against my own little NBA star.''
Rory smiled and gave her mom a quick kiss on her cheek.
''I'm going to change.''
Rory went in to her room and started to take off her pants. She hopped over to her closet to get a pair of sweats, while her pants were halfway down. Just as she had pulled out a pair of sweats, she fell backwards on to her bed. She took off her pants and started to put on her sweats, when she spotted herself in the mirror across from her. She made a face when she realized how horrible she looked. Her hair was a mess, drops of rain were sliding down her cheeks and her sweater had slid half way down her left shoulder. She lowered her gaze and quickly put on her sweats. While she was changing sweaters, she realized that this was the first time she had actually cared about what she looked like........
*R*E*V*I*E*W*! Please ? :-) I hope you didn't give up on this story, cause even though it seems like I had......I really enjoy writing this fic. So, do I still have your attention ? Thanks again for the AMAZING reviews!!! :- ) And sorry for not reviewing your stories, I'll try not to slack off this time. Check out my Trory, if you have the time. Also updated!!! I'm so glad I had the time to write today!!! :-)
