A/N: okay so I'm sorry for the delay but school started last week and I haven't had a free moment since. I feel really bad. Anyway, without further ado, here's the story.

Phone call

Jess smiled at the girl in his apartment who looked to be about his age. Her long, light brown hair was left loose and fell past her shoulders. Her big blue eyes shone with youthful innocence. She was pretty, he admitted it, very pretty. But he wasn't looking for a girlfriend or even a lay. He just wanted to stay here with his sister for a while, get the money, and then leave. That's all.

"Hey" Jess nodded his acknowledgement.

Rory shook her head slightly to clear it and stood. "Hi, I'm Rory" she introduced, extending her hand to him. He shook it.

"Ah, the girl from the note."

"Yeah" she nodded. "Excuse the many hello kitty drawings. I made the mistake of giving my mom the pen and leaving her unsupervised."

"Lorelai?" Jess checked.

"Yeah, how'd you know?"

"Lily and I witnessed a coffee demand between her and Luke."

Rory chuckled. "It's part of the small town charm I suppose."

A moment of awkward silence passed between them. Neither of them had anything else to say to the other. Lily just watched the exchange with a grin. Jess liked her. She knew him well enough to know that. But she also knew that they weren't going to get anywhere.

Moron she shook her head.

"So Rory, do you have a boyfriend?"

"Lillian!" Jess scolded. He was surprised. She was rarely that forward.

"No" Rory fibbed. "Technically no." Jess resisted the urge to ask her what she meant by "technically."

"Anyway" Rory said after a long silence. "I just came to say 'welcome to Stars hollow' and to warn you to stay away from Miss Patty and Babette. Miss Patty will make you" she pointed at Lily. "Take dance lessons. And you" she pointed at Jess "she'll hit on you. She and Babette are the town gossips. You have been warned."

"Miss Patty and Babette" he nodded. "Got it."

She nodded awkwardly and moved to leave, throwing a goodbye over her shoulder. Jess looks to Lily who's mouthing 'invite her to go out for ice cream with us' and then a series of 'please.'

"Uh Rory" Jess called as Rory opened the front door. Rory turned and looked at him.

"Hmm?"

"We were just about to go find a place to get some ice cream. Since you know this town…you mind showing us where it is?" Jess could've kicked himself at how lame that came out.

"Please come Rory" begged Lily. "You're the only person I know here besides this moron." She pointed to Jess and ignored the indignant 'hey' that he let loose. Rory smiled.

"My deepest sympathies" she joked earning another 'hey' from Jess.

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Rory walked leisurely in the August night, kicking a branch down the streets. She didn't even bother to look up for any cars. In the dead silence, she'd hear it coming.

She just left Jess and Lily at the Diner and walked back alone. Jess had offered to drive her home but she declined saying that she loved cool nights like this. He then offered to walk with her but she declined once again telling him that she'd be fine and then reminding him that this was Starshollow and the only crime that was committed here was littering. Jess finally gave in.

Rory's cell phone vibrated in her pocket. She pulled it out and flipped it open. "Hello?" she asked not even bothering to look at the caller ID.

"Hey babe" came the male voice and Rory stopped mid-step.

"D-Dean?" her voice was unbelieving. To be honest, she'd forgotten all about him. She was filled with a sudden guilt, like she'd cheated on him. She slowly reminded herself that they had technically broken up a week ago when he announced that he was definitely moving. They didn't want to be one of those long-distance couples. It never worked out so instead they settled for being friends with benefits.

"Why do you sound so shocked? I told you I'd call you when I got here" he reminded.

"Sorry, just didn't expect to hear from you so soon. I thought you weren't getting there until like three or so."

"We took an earlier plane. Some people cancelled. Lucky huh?"

"Yeah, lucky." Rory began walking again, her feet refusing to pick up the pace. He began rambling on about the trip and how the stewardess spilled food all over his dad and she toned him out. Her minds drifted to Jess and his sister and how fun it had been just hanging out with them.

Lily was this incredibly smart little girls who still had her youthful innocence that were so rare in today's world. She loved to read from what she'd told Rory. She reminded Rory so much of herself when she was ten. She was probably starting over at Starshollow Elementary.

Then there was Jess. He hadn't contributed much except complete bafflement when clerk told him that they didn't have Cappuccino Coolers or anything but basic coffee anywhere. He was cute, she thought absently. According to Lily, he was a year older than her and starting college in September. He transferred to Yale University which was about half an hour away.

Dean started laughing bringing Rory back to reality. She joined in not knowing if she should or not. "Well I need to help my mom bring some boxes in. Talk to you later. Love you."

"Bye." Rory flipped her phone shut and was startled by her house. How'd she make it all the way back and not even notice. Dismissing her thoughts, she walked up to the stairs to her porch and finally into her house. She couldn't wait to see Jess and Lily again.

A/N: I know it's short but that's all I have time for. Sorry. Anyway, I hope you liked it and I hope you guy's are still reading. Please review because it's not too late for me to pull this story out if no one's reading. Uh….besides that, I guess I'll update when I can. Hasta.

FACT: Scott (Luke) hasn't renewed his contract yet so there is a distinct possibility that he may leave the show.

FACT: Milo (Jess) was in Cursed where he played a gay guy and in fact tried to kiss another guy. (me: that was priceless)

FACT: Alexis (Rory) was in the movie Bride and Prejudice for like three minutes. The movie, in my opinion, wasn't that great but you guys may like it. it's old so you've probably already seen it.