Hope floats
Chapter 8:
Rory was heading back to Yale. Logan had called her, like ten times to ask when she would be getting back. He was taking her out to dinner tonight, that's why she was in a hurry to get back to Yale. That, and the fact that she'd missed him.
The rest of the weekend had been uneventful, except for the talks with her mother. She had told her mother everything about Logan and Lorelai had told her she was happy for her. Somehow though, she got the feeling that Lorelai wasn't happy about it at all. Then of course they had talked a bit about Luke, till Lorelai decided she didn't want to talk about him anymore. Rory was getting more and more excited about the pregnancy and they started fantasizing whatthings would be likeonce her little sister of brother was born, already giving the baby very weird names. And then Lorelai had told her about Alex Dewitt and his propositions. Rory didn't know what to think of this. Having him invest in the Inn would probably be a wise move, since then she and Sookie could pay back their loanes. But she didn't think it was a wise move for her mother to take the temporary job in Hamden. So she made her mother promise her, that she would think this thing through thoroughly and talk to Sookie about it. She also made her mother promise that she would talk to Luke before making this decision.
When Rory opened the front door she saw Paris jumping up from the couch.
"Oh Rory, it's you!" Paris says looking relieved.
"What are you doing Paris? Why do you look guilty of some crime?" Rory asks her.
Paris sighs. "It's just that the other day I found this book that Jess has been writing. I just couldn't help myself and was reading it just now."
"Shame on you, Paris! That's personal. You shouldn't be reading that unless he gave it to you to read."
"Yeah I know I shouldn't have had. I just can't seem to keep my big nose out of it. But you're right, I'll put it away before he sees me."
"So tell me, since you already read part of it. Did you get a good laugh out of it?" Rory asks, while getting some ice from the fridge and giving Paris one of the two spoons.
Paris takes the spoon and smiles. "Actually it is pretty good. The sarcasm and dark spirit of it makes it quite funny and unique."
"Well that sounds like Jess alright."
Paris licks of her spoon. "What are you doing for dinner tonight? Shall we order some take-out?"
"No, I'm sorry. Logan is taking me out and will be picking me up in 30 minutes."
"Oh well, it is just me then." Paris sighs.
"What about Jess? He'll probably want some food. Why don't you ask him?"
"Yeah maybe I'll do that, but it would probably be weird between us. Didn't Jess tell you what I did at the party?" Paris asks Rory.
"Yes he did, actually. I'd be meaning to ask you what that was all about. Do you like Jess?"
"NO... yes…..maybe!" Paris looks confused.
"Well, I think you like him; otherwise you wouldn't have kissed him like that. And I also think he like you; otherwise he wouldn't have had looked so pleased with his big grin on his face when he came back from you." Rory says smiling all knowingly.
"He looked pleased?" Paris asks. "I never would have thought."
"Hey, give yourself some credit. You're a very smart and pretty girl. And I happen to know that is just what Jess likes, smart and pretty girls." Then she looks at her watch. "Oh, I really have to hurry if I want to take a shower before I go. Just think about it Paris." And she jumps up leaving the ice bucket with Paris.
Ten minutes later, while Paris is still sitting on the couch with the ice bucket in her lap, Jess walks in.
"Hey Gellar! Any plans for tonight?"
"No, no plans. Rory is going out with Logan, so I was thinking take-out and a movie. Care to join me?"
"Sure, as long it isn't Thai food. That stuff really smells."
Paris jumps up. "Ok, why don't you order something and I'll pick up a movie."
"Just make sure it isn't a chick flick." Jess says.
Paris rolls her eyes at him. "What kind of girl do you think I am?" And then walks out to go get a movie from the video store.
Ten minutes later the doorbell rings. Jess walks to the door thinking it's probably Paris. "You forgot your keys, Gellar?" He says, while opening the door.
But it wasn't Paris standing there; it was Logan, who came to pick up Rory.
"Oh, it's you again!" Jess says sarcastically. He couldn't help himself, but he didn't like the guy.
"I'm afraid Rory isn't here. She's in Stars Hollow with her mom." Jess says, but at the same time Rory comes bursting out of her room wearing one shoe and trying to put on the other, while walking.
"Hey Logan, right on time! Oh hi, Jess!"
"I didn't know you were here!" Jess says to Rory.
"Yeah I heard you come in a couple of minutes ago, but I was changing in my room." Well we really have to go; otherwise we'll miss our reservation." And with that she passes him and hooks her arm in Logan's arm.
"Well have fun, lovebirds!" jess says, unable to hide the sarcasm in his voice.
xxx
Later that night.
Paris and Jess had eaten everything Jess ordered and were watching American history X. Paris was had been making comments every time she saw a flaw or mistake in the movie. That was until Jess had put his arm around her and told her to shut up and just enjoy the movie. After that she hadn't been able to say anything, not trusting her own voice. When the movie finished, Jess made a motion to stand up. And Paris feels despair falling over her. Her mind is working overtime. Before he gets up, she grabs his arm and pulls him down again.
"Listen Jess! I just want you to know, that I don't just kiss any boy. Not even when I'm drunk. I guess what I want to say to you is that I like you. As obnoxious as you can be, I really like y…….
The rest of the sentence was blocked out though, cause Jess had pulled her in his arms kiss her.
A/N: I Know! It's a short chapter and not what everybody wants to read. But I needed to write it for continuation of the story. But don't worry, there will be more on Lorelai and Luke soon. It also won't be long before Tristan is coming in the picture. I hope you enjoyed it so far.Don't forget to review! All reviews are welcome, since this is still a learning process for me.
