Chapter Two: More than one Appetite

Rory kept her eyes on the ground as Jess stood there, his eyes also on the ground. 'What do I say? It's been so long, I've missed him so much... Yet I'm still so mad at him'

"Why are you here Jess?"

He couldn't hide the hurt look in his eyes, he had that coming to him and he knew it, "I thought you would be at school, I was just coming by town to have a good reading spot."

Anger took over her for a moment, "Yea I'm sure that's what this really is. You came all the way out here just to sit around and read a book by an author you don't even like! Why do you have to come and ruin my reading spot?" the instant the words left her mouth she regretted them.

"Okay" was all he said and he turned away and took a few slow steps.

"Jess, wait!" She ran the across the bridge and caught up to his steps. She had come a bit closer than she meant to, she was just a foot away.

Her eyes caught his and she looked up into his eyes, searching for an answer. If she could just stay there looking long enough all the answers would come to her, she knew that.

"I'm sorry, I didn't mean that." She paused for a moment and looked down to the ground and barely whispered, "Don't go Jess."

More than anything Jess just wanted to reach out and pull her into his arms. But he couldn't, he had hurt her too much already. Just being there had hurt her and he couldn't live with him self to do any more damage.
"Hey, it's okay." He brought his hand up for a moment, about to touch her arm; he quickly pulled his arm back when he realized what he was doing.
'Why did he stop just now? Why can't I get myself to hug him? I'm still so mad at him. But I'm so glad to see him too. I'm not supposed to be "that" kind of girl.' Rory was getting frustrated with her mind and heart. Logic and emotions never played well together, and now was one of those times she wishes logic would leave her alone.

Jess shifted his weight from foot to foot, not sure what to say or do. "Umm hey, how about we go get you donut?" 'Smooth Jess. Real smooth. How to win the heart of a Gilmore? With food of course.'

"Actually, I kind of want some of the left over Chinese food we have at home." Rory looked up at him, took a step back, hoping he would pick up on her invite.

"Do you have a lot of it? – He chuckled- of course you do. I mean, do you, have any for me? Maybe? I'm kind of hungry, and dinner food just isn't appealing right now, you know?"

Rory couldn't stifle her laugh and bent over laughing, putting her hand to her mouth trying to stop.
A bit annoyed Jess just said, "What!"

She stood up a bit and their eyes met again and she laughed harder.
"Rory, what's so funny?"
She took in a few deep breathes. With a smile, "Jess Mariano just formed a string of complete sentences!"
He rolled his eyes a bit but gave a grin, "So is that a yes to feeding me?"

Holding more laughter she got out, "Only if you can keep making complete sentences."
Grinning at her, "Deal"
"Hey you already lost! That wasn't a complete sentence! There's not subject verb agreement or anything in that!"
For a moment Rory thought to her self, 'What am I doing? I'm still mad at him! But I've missed him. I can handle eating with him. We'll chat and catch up on our lives, and then it's good bye, it was nice to see you. Take care and we're on our own ways again. No big deal. I can handle this.'