Hey guys! I'm sorry that this chapter took long. It was hard kind of hard to write and it waay too long to what I have intended, but the longer the better? I'm also sorry if any of my characters turn out a little ooc. Anyways, thanks for the reviews and I hope that you like this next chapter.
The Accident
It was movie night at the Gilmore house.
"The bell rang."
"Okay, Mom, I think it is Dean."
Rory went to the door and answered it.
"Hey,"
"Hey,"
They kissed.
"Come on, we don't have all day! Make-out time is over." Lorelei yelled from the other room.
Rory blushed. "Okay, Mom."
They watch the movie. They ate so much and Dean was starting to feel sick.
"Ugh, I don't feel so good. How do you guys eat all of this?"
"We are Gilmores. Duh! That's how we are." They both said in unison.
"I just don't know where you guys put it."
"I thought you knew that by now." Rory replied.
"I have to get going." He paused as he reached the door. "Oh, Rory, I might not get to go to the Marathon. I am going to be visiting my grandma."
"Oh, that's okay. My Mom made me her partner, so I couldn't have shown you around like I wanted to Somehow she thinks we are going to really win this year."
"Okay, I have to leave Sunday. Good luck if I don't see you before that. Bye." he said as he leaned in to kiss her.
"Bye."
Then he left.
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The next day, Rory went to the diner with her mother. They sit down and Jess pours them a cup of coffee.
"What? I don't have to beg? I think I like this guy's style. I name you our new favorite Coffee King."
Luke comes from behind the curtains and says, "I can stop buying the coffee so then he can't serve it anymore. Plus, he doesn't really care what this coffee does to you guys."
Rory got wide-eyed and gasps.
"No coffee? And Jess, I am your best friend. You are supposed to care about me."
"What so you don't want me to give you coffee? That would make you healthy and I care about my friend's health, but if I didn't I would die from hearing you guys whine. Would you be being a good best friend if you let that happen to me?"
"I-"
Jess interrupted, "I think not."
"Okay, you have a point. You really care about me because you don't want to give me coffee, yet it would destroy your health if you don't. You are being my best friend by not letting me suffer. But you are also not caring what happens to me if I have coffee in order to keep yourself alive and away from when the Gilmore Girls attack. I am being a good friend by drinking the elixir of life to keep you and I sane." She took a deep breath.
"Wait, huh? Luke said confused.
"Nevermind. Let the poor girl breathe." Jess said.
Luke shook his head and then they were back to work.
"So, there's the carnival today!"
"I know! We are going to have cotton candy, play games, go to that one story-future-teller lady again and ask for our fortune, then eat more junk food and get sick.!"
"I have been waiting for this all year!"
"Okay, come on. We should go home and get ready."
"Okay, let's go." she said as she finished up her breakfast.
Later that after noon, they set off for the carnival.
"Okay, let's split up. I will get to nachos and drinks and you get all the junk food. Meet me back here when you're done."
"Okay, got it. Later."
As she was walking to the cotton candy stand she say Jess leaning on the tree and making-out with that blonde girl from the day before. She felt anger rising inside of her. Why does he like her? I thought he said he didn't, she thought.
She was interrupted when the man said, "Uh, Miss? Your cotton candy is ready."
"Oh, sorry. Thanks." she said taking the cotton candy and handing him the cash.
Lorelei came looking for her.
"I thought I lost you."
"I'm sorry, too much junk food. Hard to pick."
"Oh, that's okay. The more junk food the better!" she said then notices her daughter staring at something. She looks in that direction.
"They really need to find a room." Rory said as if she knew Lorelei was staring in that same direction.
Lorelei looked strangely at her. "You and Dean do it all the time."
"Yeah, but not like that." she said pointing. "I mean it looks like they are eating each other's faces."
"I have a feeling someone is jealous." Lorelei sang.
"Mom, no I have a boyfriend. I am just looking out for my friend, I didn't know that sluts were his type."
"Sure." Lorelei said with a hint of disbelief.
"I'm not."
"Okay."
Rory tried to pry her attention from the scene, but her eyes lingered over to the couple from time to time.
"Ah, Mom? You think we could go home early? I want to get up early to say good-bye to dean."
"We are going to miss the lights count-down!"
"Mom… Fine, you can stay. Bye. See you later."
She walked away. When she got home, she was relieved she got away from all that. The image of Jess and that girl popped up. Why do I get mad whenever I think of them being together? It's is just probably a best friend protective thing… It should go away, I mean, if he likes her, I should too…I shouldn't care. I have a perfect boyfriend already, she thought.
"I have a perfect boyfriend," she said out loud to reassure herself. She repeated it again, only this time, more determined. Though, it still had that unsure ring to it…
"I'm happy. Right. Happy."
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The next day, she go up early to spend a few hours with Dean before he left.
"Hey," she said as she gave him a passionate kiss, well, she tried.
He deepened the kiss then pulled away.
"Hey, so what are the plans?"
"Movie. Pizza. And… Talk."
"Okay, cool."
They went to the moves and of course, Rory couldn't stop commenting on the movie. After that, they ordered a whole pizza. Though he ate 4 pieces, Rory ate the rest. Next, they walked around talking about his grandmother and what they will do when he comes back.
"I'm starting to feel hungry again. I need to elixir of life."
Dean chuckled.
"We just ate and you're hungry again? You ate like most of the pizza."
She blushed.
"Well, you have got to remember that I am a Gilmore."
"Oh, right. Should we go to Al's or Luke's?"
"Luke's. Best coffee."
He looked kind of upset. She was the opposite, she almost skipped all the way there. She practically had to drag him there. They entered and sat at the counter.
"Hey, Rory. What can I get you?"
"Blueberry pancakes with a smiley face on it and bacon and eggs on the side."
Luke turned to Dean and his voice got a little gruff. "What do you want?"
"Um, I'll just have coffee." he said uncomfortably.
He poured Dean coffee and Rory her second refill. Then he disappeared behind the curtain. Dean went to see if Rory noticed the act of rudeness Luke just did to him, but she didn't seem to. A few minutes later, Luke came back with her food.
"Yay! You actually made the smiley face!"
Then she dug in. After that, he walked her home and said "good-bye".
"Bye," she replied and then kissed him.
She watched him leave. She went inside and her mother was still asleep.
"Must have had a junk food hangover…"
She went inside her room to grab a book then wrote on a post-it note where she was going. Then she stuck it on Lorelei's head. She went to the bridge and read. She heard someone coming, but she chose to ignore it, for it was Jess. He sat down next to her.
"Hey," he said.
She didn't reply, she just kept reading.
"Earth to Rory." he said waving his hand in front of her face.
She stopped and looked up.
"Hi. There you happy? I'm trying to read here."
"Satisfied. What are you reading?"
"Oliver Twist." she said without looking up.
"Oh."
Then she looked at her watch. 11:56. Lunchtime.
"I have to go."
"Me too." he said as he followed her.
"Why are you following me?" she said annoyed.
"I work at Luke's. What's your problem?"
"Nothing, just… Just leave me alone for right now."
He back away with his hands in the air. "Fine. I will."
He was angry, but then remembered something and tried to hide his smirk. She was jealous. She had seen him with the girl making-out. His plan was working. She entered the diner and there was Lorelei.
"Mom, help. I am having such a bad day."
"I'm sorry hun, but I have to go to work. I wish I could do something…"
"No, it's okay. It will probably get better as the day progresses."
"Okay, but are you sure. I could probably take a day off today and be mean by letting Michel take over the whole day without me and we could have a girls day and go shopping…"
"No, Mom. I will be okay."
"Okay, but if you need anything…"
"I'll call you."
"Good."
Luke comes over.
"Hey, Rory. What can I get you?"
"Burger and fries."
"Okay. Coming right up." he said scribbling something down.
He came back with the burger and extra fries. He disappeared again and came back with brownies and pie. Then he refilled her cup and left the pot there.
"Um, Luke, I didn't order this. And, are you going insane?" Rory asked.
"Ah, I need to ask you a favor."
"Okay…"
"Can you tutor Jess?"
"Um… I don't know."
"He listens to you and you will get things for free for the rest of the month."
"Free coffee?"
She looked from Luke to her mom.
"Does this work for my mom?"
"She has a limited amount per day, but yes."
"Okay, I guess so. I can't say no to free coffee. When?"
"This Thursday?"
"Okay. I don't get why he isn't doing good in school. He used to get me mad at beating me at literature study tests when he tried. He's also read way more books than me."
"The keyword is 'tried'. He doesn't seem to have the will to."
Jess comes downstairs.
"Are you talking about me?"
"Rory agreed to tutor you."
"I don't need one."
"Yes, you do."
"I'm just doing it for the free coffee." Rory said.
"You don't care about my academic needs? I'm shocked. You always told me to keep my grades up."
"You did before. I do care. Now I just get rewards to help you even though you don't need it."
"You threatened me. Everyday after school, you would make me do my homework and study before we would read. That was torture."
"And you got A's for that."
"Whatever." he said rolling his eyes and walking away.
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That Thursday, she came from Chilton and went home to change and put her stuff away before she went Luke's. She didn't feel like walking, so she drove her car (the one that Dean made for her.) there. Once she got there, she ate then hunted for Jess. Luke closed the diner early for them. The night was going by slow and Jess hadn't learned anything.
"I'm suddenly having a craving for ice cream, you?"
"No, we have to get to work."
"Nice sweet ice cream in a cone."
"Okay, but you have to promise that after that we get to work."
"Yes, ma'am."
"Here, we'll take my car. You drive."
"Okay."
After they got their ice cream, they were talking about what they were going to do in the future.
"Take the wheel for a sec."
"What?"
"I'm letting go." he said finishing his last bit of ice cream.
"Jess!" Rory said grabbing the wheel.
"Chill." he said taking hold of the wheel again.
"If we go straight we go back to studying, if we take a right-"
"Take a right."
He looked at her in disbelief.
"Take a right? Okay."
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Lorelei's phone rings.
"hello?"
"Mom, it's me."
"Rory, I got home and was thinking of cleaning the take-out box. Some of these are old place."
"I just wanted to let you know that I am alright."
"Sweetie, stop scaring me. Why wouldn't you be?"
"Promise you won't get mad?"
"It depends. What happened"
"I got in a car accident. My car was totaled, but me and Jess are okay."
"WHAT! What exactly happened?"
"We went for a break from tutoring to get some ice cream. We were on out way back then there was this dog, squirrel, whatever, it was furry. It went in the middle of the road. Jess swerved and tried not to hit it and you should pretty much know what happened next."
"Wait, did you say Jess swerved?"
Lorelei liked Jess when he was younger. He brought life to Rory's life, but now that he is older, he's gotten a little bit more too much of what she wanted her daughter to be friends with.
"Yes, he made sure I was okay, so don't say anything bad about him. He did what he could."
"Okay, just. I will be there in a few minutes."
Lorelei rushed to the hospital.
"I'm looking for a Lorelei Gilmore."
"Name?"
"Lorelei Gilmore."
"Miss, this isn't funny. Name?"
"I know this isn't funny. My daughter was in a car accident. That is not funny. Let me see my daughter now."
"Okay, Mrs. Gilmore, right this way."
"It's Ms."
Rory heard her mother's voice in the hall.
"Rory, honey, I'm so glad you are okay! Wait.You're okay right?" she glanced at Rory's arm. "Oh my god my baby is wearing a cast."
"I'm okay. Please tell my mom I'm okay."
"We've checked her. No broken bones, just a small fracture. It should be taken off in a couple of weeks. We think she is in the best shape she can be."
"You think? I need to hear you tell me that you know she is healthy."
"Okay. I will run some tests again. She needs to stay for an hour."
"Can I come with?"
"Sorry, only patients and I am allowed in. You can wait there."
"Um, no. Actually, I have to do something really quick.
"Mom?" Rory said as she put her hand on her arm and Lorelei turned around.
"Yes, daughter of mine?"
"He stayed and made sure I was okay. He called them. He didn't do anything bad."
Lorelei just nodded and left for Luke's. When she got there, it was already closed, but she banged on the door. Luke came and unlocked it. He read her face.
"What's wrong?"
"Ror- Rory was in an accident."
"What? Is she okay?"
"She is wearing a cast! Does that sound like okay to you? She got in a car accident because of your nephew! He was a good kid before and now, now he, he's changed! The moment he came back, I saw change and didn't like him. Heck, the whole town didn't like him! You didn't listen when they told you he was trouble, no, you just denied it! Hate to break it to ya, but maybe he is a different kid now and not just that little boy that would pull small stunts. No… This boy can pull big stunts now that he is older. He knows the tricks. I hate you! Why didn't you listen? My daughter is not okay. No, she's not, but that nephew of yours, he's fine. I just wanted to come over and tell you that."
"I'm sorry Lorelei your daughter is wearing a cast. I'm sorry that the town doesn't like him. I'm sorry I didn't listen. I'm sorry that she got hurt and he didn't. I care about Rory too, you know! And what do you think I could do to Jess? He's FAMILY!"
Lorelei closed her eyes and took a deep breath.
"GO TO HELL!"
"RIGHT BACK ATCHA!"
Then they stormed off in opposite directions. Lorelei stopped and started to let the tears that she held back out. She dialed a number.
"Hello? This is Christopher."
"Chris?"
"Lor? Is that you? Why are you crying?"
"Rory was in an accident." she sobbed.
"What! Is she okay?"
"She is going to be wearing a cast, Christopher!"
"Sshh… It's going to be alright. I'll be there in a few hours. I'm leaving right now."
"Wait, no-"
He hung up and she went back home to get cleaned up. She didn't want Rory to see her like this when she picked her up.
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Meanwhile, Luke went to look for Jess. Then he spotted him at the bridge and sat next to him.
"I made sure she was okay."
"I know."
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Lorelei and Rory reached the house.
"Does it hurt?"
"No, I'll be fine. I'm just sleepy. Those painkillers are kicking in and I think they are making me drowsy."
"Okay, but if you need anything, I will get it. Just call my name and I'm here."
"Don't worry, Mom. I will be fine."
"Okay." Lorelei said unsure and left the room.
She came back with a pillow and a blanket.
"Mom, did you hear me say that I'm fine? You are not sleeping here. Go sleep in your comfy bed."
"I'm not going to sleep here. I'm just sitting and waiting if you need anything."
"Okay. Whatever you say." Rory said and in minutes, she was asleep.
Lorelei soon followed and fell asleep watching her sleep. She was reminiscing about when Rory was a little girl and that she had grown up so fast. Every night that she was scared, she would ask her to come into her room and stay here until she was fast asleep to protect her from the monsters.
Later, Lorelei woke up and found Christopher sleeping beside her in the chair. She had a major neck pain, she must of gotten it by sleeping in the position she was sleeping.
"Chris?" she nudged him.
"Huh? What?"
"How long have you been here?"
"A few hours. I didn't want to disturb you. You were sleeping so peacefully."
"I'm glad you're here."
"Me too." he said taking her hand.
Then they fell asleep.
So… Tell me what'd you think? I think this is the longest chapter I have.
Next up: Lorelei's graduation and Rory takes a walk on the wild side. A certain someone wants to come back. What happens when they do? Things start to stir up mixed emotions.
I can't wait to write this one. I have already started it and I am excited on how it is turning out!