Disclaimer: I don't own Gilmore Girls. So, dont sue me.
A/N: Wow, I'm glad that people liked the last chapter. I wasn't going to continue this story... But, then all of you guys reviewed and it made my day: ) Anyways, thanks for all you're kind words. Oh, yeah, I forgot to say when this takes place. A lot of you asked me. Well, this takesplace pretty much after Rory and Lorelai reconsile. Except, Rory has not gone back to Yaleyet.
So, basically, the 6th season. Now.I think that's all I have to say. Oh, and all the questions that you have will be answered through the story. Dont worry. You won't be likeclueless. Anyways, it'slate and I dont want to make thisAuthor's Note anylonger. Just please review,it really makes me happy.And when I'm happy that means that the story will continue! So, make me happy!
Jess woke up the next morning. He still found Rory laying on his chest, her porcelain face stained with tears. He sighed and kissed her forehead. It was going to be a long day. Gently, he placed her beside him and went to get ready for the day, he would check on her later.
When he exited the bathroom, she was still sleeping, but in a different position. He hated seeing her like this, and hopefully he can fix her before she got too broken. Jess made his way down to the diner. Luke was pouring coffee into a cup and setting it on the counter, but no one was there.
"What are ya doing, Uncle Luke?" Jess asked with a light smirk.
"Nothing. Go, work, please." Luke mumbled. Jess knew that he would drop the subject there, he wouldn't want him to get upset. Jess nodded and went to the nearest table, which was Kirk.
"Hello Kirk. What do you want today?" He sighed.
"Well, first, I have been dying to know how Rory is. We haven't seen her around since..." Kirk started.
"Rory is in bed. She decided to sleep late." Jess interrupted him.
"Why wasn't she around town, and at the town meeting?"
"Because... Rory isn't feeling too well." Jess stated. "Now what do you want? I don't have all day."
"Why are you back in town?"
"Wow, you're just full of questions today." He sighed.
"Are you and Rory back together? Is it for Lorelai's funeral? I heard that everyone was invited but me. Is that true?"
"Stop it, Kirk!" Jess exclaimed. "I do not know any of these answers, and even if I did, I wouldn't tell you. Now tell me what you want before I kick you out!"
"Man, why are you so bossy?" Kirk sighed. "I will have a danish, and two cups of coffee."
"Be right back." Jess muttered. The rest of the morning was spent the same way. Everyone asking him questions every five minutes. With Luke it was even worse, but Jess and Rory were the town gossip because they hadn't been seen together since they were in High School. Even though they had seen each other many times after that. He sighed, then remembered that he had to check on Rory. "Luke, I'm gonna check on Rory. Make sure she's okay."
"Okay. Take the rest of the day off, I'm thinking of closing early anyways." Luke sighed.
"Thanks." Jess offered him a small smile. "Everything will be okay."
"Yeah." Luke smiled back. "Go." He motioned for Jess to go upstairs and he nodded.
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"Rory." Jess sighed when he entered the apartment. She was still laying on the bed, new tears coming down her cheeks, but she quickly wiped them away. "What's wrong?" He breathed, sitting down next to her.
"Nothing." She whispered quietly.
"When I left you, you were asleep and now you're crying. It's not healthy. Sleep. Cry. That's all you do. I haven't even seen you go to the bathroom yet. And that can't be good." Jess rested his hand on her hand.
"I did. You just missed it." Rory stated. He gave her hand a tight squeeze. "I haven't had coffee in four days. I haven't showered in three. And I think that I need to take a shower urgently." She sighed. "And then there's all this other stuff I have to take care of. Mom's funeral. I have to look at what she wanted. And all the lists she probably left." She started crying. "And.. Oh my god. What about the Inn? Do we sell it? Or.. Did she leave it to someone? And Yale. I have to go back to Yale. I can't miss classes. And I have to cry. Now. When I go back to Yale I have to deal with Paris. I can't cry in front of Paris. I have to catch up. Oh my god..."
"Hey, hey, stop it. You're head is going to explode. Which doesn't sound that appealing to me." Jess smiled. "Ror, you can put of Yale for a little while. Like, maybe take a couple of weeks off. I'll help you catch up. I promise."
"Oh no." Rory exclaimed. "I got offered a job. Europe. I can't go... and..."
"Rory." He interrupted her. "Let's take one step at a time. How about we get you cleaned up?" Rory sighed.
"I can't." She sighed. "I'm not ready to deal with everyone. I don't think I can even get out of bed yet. I'm just... not ready. I can't even walk anymore. I feel so weak."
"I'll carry you."
"What?"
"I'll carry you." Jess repeated. "I can make up the bath tub. You can take a nice warm bath. I'll help you to the bathroom. Anything you want. Just please get out of bed. I can't stand to see you like this."
"Okay." She whispered.
"Okay." Jess echoed. He smiled a small smile, then lifted her up in the air. She shrieked, it was by surprise. He smirked, her still in his grasp. "Told ya I'd carry you."
"So nice. Now lead the way to the bathroom." She said shifting in his arms.
"Don't move, you're gonna make me drop you." Jess smiled. "And that would be bad." He carried her into the bathroom, and set her at the foot of the toilet. (Of course with the toilet seat closed. Yuck! LOL.) She smiled a soft smile as he turned on the water, then sat next to her. "So, how did you like you're ride on the Mariano Express?"
"It was a very smooth ride." Rory smiled.
"Good." Jess stated. After a few minutes the water already filled the bath tub and he turned the facet. "Go ahead. It's nice and warm." Rory laughed.
"I kinda... still have clothes on.." Rory stated.
"Right. Well..."
"Help me. Please." She said, struggling with her shirt. He looked nervous, but she gave him a reassuring smile. He nodded, then lifted her shirt. It had a pink bra under, and he smirked. "Don't ask. Mom bought it for my 18th birthday, thought I needed to look sexy."
"And pale pink is sexy?" He laughed.
"Sure. For mom it is." Rory dropped her head in the mention of her mom. "Was. For mom it was." Jess could tell it was a sore subject. "Okay. Well, let me just take off my pants and I'll be in business."
"Okay. I'll just leave you then." Jess smiled.
"Stay. Keep me company. Please." Rory stuck out her bottom lip. He rolled his eyes then nodded. She slowly took off her remaining clothes. Now she was naked, and Jess was in the same room. He felt his heart stop for a second. "Don't stare." She smiled. Jess looked embarrassed, then looked down. "I was kidding." She laughed.
"Okay." Jess smirked, then lifted her head. "Look, Rory, you're naked, and I'm in here. I don't think this is supposed to happen. I mean, I don't think it should. Because... we're friends, right?"
"Yeah. Jess, we're friends, but we kinda have a history that can not be ignored. Even though I can't be involved with anyone right now. I need you here. With me." Rory sighed. "I mean, if you're uncomfortable, you can go. It's okay."
"Never." He smiled, and kissed her just below her jaw line. She almost moaned, but caught herself. "Go take a bath before this goes any farther." She nodded, then sighed.
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"I don't understand you." Rory laughed.
"Just because I think of Hemingway as a good author does not mean that I am crazy, and I do not need help." Jess rolled his eyes. "You have not given him a chance... so, you can't say anything. It's wrong."
"I did give him a chance, right after you left..." Rory drifted off with a sigh.
"Rory-," Jess started. At that same time Luke bursted through the door. Jess rolled his eyes, way to spoil the moment. But, Luke looked kind of worried, so Rory moved slightly away from Jess and looked at Luke, pleading him for an answer.
"Was I interrupting anything?" Luke asked, in an awkward situation.
"Yes." Jess replied.
"No." Rory rolled her eyes. "Was there a reason for you're great and graceful entrance?"
"Umm, you're grandmother is downstairs." Luke mumbled.
"What?" She asked.
"Emily is downstairs. She asked to speak to you, and she wouldn't take no for an answer. So, I came up here to get you... So you can talk to her. Downstairs. Away from the bed." Luke sighed.
"No. I can't. I'm not going. I just got myself together. I don't want to have to start all over." Rory shrugged. "I'm not in the emotional stage to be dealing with my grandmother. Not yet."
"Rory, I think it might be good to see her. Talk to her. She is you're relative, and you're grandmother. You can't completely shut her out." Jess tried to convince her. "Besides, if you don't go down there, she will probably come up here. And you don't want that. Do you?"
"I guess not." Rory muttered.
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Rory exhaled as she made her way down the stairs. She found her grandmother at the bottom of the stairs, clutching her purse tightly. She raised her eyebrows at Jess who was close behind her.
"Hello Grandma." Rory mumbled.
"Hello Rory. I am sorry for you're loss." Emily sighed. Rory could feel herself getting mad. Jess could notice this too, but he kept his mouth shut. In times like these, you don't say anything until you are spoken to. That is always best, specially if you are dealing with the Gilmores.
"My loss?" Rory exclaimed. "My loss? It isn't my loss. It is everyone's loss. It's Luke's loss, Jess' loss, the town's loss, the guy with the weird last name's loss, Kirk's loss, and most importantly you're loss."
"I understand that, Rory. It is my loss." Emily agreed.
"Well, then, why aren't you acting like it? What were you doing after they told you the news, throwing a party? I bet you were. But, that's okay. You can be cold, and mean. When mom loved you, and cared for you, even if she never admitted it to you herself. But, she did. And here you are, treating her like crap. She doesn't deserve that. Not from you, and not from anyone else." She huffed.
"Rory, you have no idea what you are talking about here..."
"I do! I have an idea! She was my mother for Christ's sake! I know what I'm talking about... and you are acting like nothing happened and you're here to reel me back into Friday night dinners. Well, guess what? Dad is paying for it! So, just leave me alone."
"Rory!" Emily exclaimed. "Enough of that, young lady. You are obviously upset, but that does not mean that you have the right to take that out on other people. I do care. Of course I care, but I am trying to be strong. She was my daughter, I loved her also. Just because I do not start crying in public means nothing." Rory exhaled. "And by the way, I did not come here to ask you for Friday night dinners back. I'm glad that I know what you finally think about me... well, I can not talk about this more. Goodnight, Rory. Goodnight, Luke. And, umm, you're name young man?"
"Jess, Mrs. Gilmore." Jess whispered.
"Well, goodnight, Jess." Emily sighed. "Have a good night of sleep." She walked out of the diner, almost slamming the door behind her. Jess looked into Rory's eyes, he saw that she was feeling pain.
"Rory–," Jess started.
"I'm going out for a walk." Rory whispered, her voice cracking. "Don't wait up." She walked out of the diner also. She had no coat on, and it was freezing outside, but it didn't matter to her. Once she had left, Jess and Luke looked at each other and sighed. Luke walked over to the nearest table, and sat in it.
"Man, that was one big blow up." Luke muttered.
"She does not need this right now. I just got her to be kind of happy again, and now she is completely depressed again." Jess sighed. "Wow, caring for a Gilmore is hard."
"Yeah. It is." Luke whispered. Then, turned his attention to Jess. "What were you doing up there when I came in?"
"Talking." Jess replied quickly.
"Right... you and Rory have never just... talked."
"Sure we have. We just don't like to get heavy in conversation in front of you, Uncle Luke. We like to get in make out mode so we can make you super uncomfortable." Jess smirked. "Besides, I haven't kissed Rory in like three years."
"Are you sure?"
"I think I'd remember if I had kissed her before now."
"So... you guys aren't together?"
"Nope. I don't think so... nope. We're not."
"Good."
"Why, good?"
"Because... Rory is totally unstable right now. She doesn't need you breaking her heart right now. I think I would really despise you if you did though."
"I wouldn't."
"You wouldn't be able to help it. You would just do it. Because you have done it before. It's like just something that you can't help doing." Luke sighed. "Besides, with Lorelai gone and everything, she's not exactly the most jolliest person ever."
"Neither are you."
Luke rolled his eyes. "Just.. Stay away from her... romantically. She needs a shoulder to cry on, and that's it. So, give her a shoulder, then split." Jess sighed.
"I'm gonna go find her. She doesn't have a coat on, and it's dark. And cold. I don't think it's the best idea for her to be out there alone. I don't exactly like the idea." Jess stated, standing up.
"Go. Find her. We'll talk later." Luke sighed.
"We won't. But, that's okay." Jess smirked, then was out the door. He walked around aimlessly for a while. He knew where he was going from the beginning, but didn't want to make Rory more upset than she had to be. Because, she was already upset, and a Gilmore who is mad, can do very surprising things. He felt cold, but didn't do anything about it. He just held Rory's coat, and walked towards the old bridge. Of course, he found her sitting there, with a book in her hands. Jess sat next to her, looking down. "I know you probably don't want to talk to anyone right now, I just brought you you're coat."
He stood up, and reached out his hand that had her coat. Instead of taking the coat, she took his hand and pulled him down beside her. This surprised him, he thought that she wouldn't want anyone there with her.
"Thanks for the coat." Rory smiled. Jess nodded, and put her coat around her shoulders. "I was cold."
"I thought you would freeze you're ass off if I didn't bring it to you."
"Well, consider my ass saved." Rory smirked.
"Good." He sighed. "Listen, Rory, about the first time that I left you... I'm sorry. I was being so immature. I didn't want you to pressure you to do anything, yet I did. And that was so wrong of me. Because, you shouldn't have to be forced into doing anything, specially there, where we were."
"Why did you leave?" She asked simply.
"Lots of reasons. Long story."
"Bullshit. Tell me the truth."
"Rory."
"I don't want you to lie to me. I don't want you're pity. I want you to tell me the truth. Because I deserve that. After everything that happened between us, I deserve to know."
"You do." Jess whispered. "I was failing. I would have failed High School. And would have had to taken my grade over again. Luke kicked me out. I was being stubborn. My dad had come to visit. I was fucked up. I was having problems with my girlfriend. Everyone hated me. So, I went to California to 'get to know' my dad. I mean, we're on better terms. But, it was a mistake."
Jess exhaled.
"And the second time I came to see you. When I... told you that I loved you... I just want to let you know. I meant it. And I still mean it." Jess sighed.
"Huh." Rory smirked.
"Hey, that's my line. My word." Jess smirked equally. Rory turned her head, so their heads were dangerously close. She leaned foward and pressed her lips against his'. It was like no time had gone by, they were still in High School. His lips felt exactly like she left them. He put his hand on the back of her neck and pulled her closer. Rory intensified the kiss by slipping her tongue in his mouth. The kiss became more heated and heated, but there was a figure that came towards them. And they stopped mid-kiss.
"Come on. Both of you. Home." Luke said sternly.