Rory woke up in the morning. She was about to open her eyes before she remembered what had happened the night before. She smiled to herself, trying not to move. As she slowly woke up, she felt that Jess' arm was still around her waist. She slowly turned around and looked at him. His eyes were opened. He had been watching her.

she said, cautiously, smiling.



So... uh...

I've never held a girl all night before. Jess sat up as he said it, then he climbed off the bed and pulled on a shirt.

You haven't? Rory asked from the bed.

Jess looked over to her and smiled. A genuine smile. A real Jess smile that he allowed very few people to see. In fact, Rory was one of the first people he had allowed in in a long time. You know we're going back today, Jess said.

Rory answered. She was sorry they were in a way, but she was looking forward to seeing Lorelai. That reminded her of something.

he didn't turn from the mirror, where he was doing his hair, but she could see both his face and her own reflected back at her.

You know I'm going to tell my mom, right?

Jess heaved a heavy sigh, and Rory bit her lip. She probably shouldn't have brought it up so soon.



He turned to look at her. Just give me a head start, OK? If she's gonna come chasing me in a tank, I'd like to be halfway to Hartford first. Who knows? Maybe I can cross the line into Canada before she finds me. He walked over to her. I'll miss you... he said, with fake tears. He turned on his heel and walked back to the mirror to finish doing his hair.

She won't kill you. I told you last night... remember? Not unless you deprive her of coffee.

Ah... that's right. Jess walked over to her and kissed the top of her head. You're beautiful...

Jess walked out of the room before she could say anything. Rory lay in the bed a bit longer before getting up and dressing. She knew she should have showered, but she didn't want to. She knew it was vulgar, she knew it was nasty, but she wanted to smell like Jess for a little bit longer. The smell was comforting. She loved that smell.


A/N: I'm sorry! I'm an awful tease... So short. I was going to keep going, but I wanted this to stand on its own. I'll have the next chapter up soon, so your thirst for my... interesting.... writing will not go unquenched!
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-Thena