Rory's POV
That did not just happen.
Please tell me, that did not just happen!
I mean, give me a break that is like the stereotype of inhumanely embarrassing occurrences!
Look at a teen magazine cringe page, cos it's there EVERY time!
The only difference is I didn't make it up and send it in for a $10 prize and a brief moment of fame…I have to live with the consequences for the rest of my life….how am I going to leave this room, eat pancakes at the diner and graduate high school?
My life as I know it has ended!
"No, no, no, no, no, no, no, no…"
"Come on babe, it can't have been that bad…whatever the "that" is that I'm referring to!" Lorelai exclaimed enthusiastically at Rory through her bedroom door.
"…And since you're refusing to tell me exactly what has reduced you to being such a…um…Miss No No No No No, I'm finding it extremely hard to give the right "It's okay Hon, someday we'll laugh about this" speech!"
Rory's POV
Ha, as if I'll ever laugh about it…
"Ok, I'll guess…"Lorelai continued determinedly, but she was thrown back by Rory rushing through the door (fully clothed) and with her school bag. She continued down the stairs and out through the front door.
"Guess on the way, we're late!" she yelled back.
"Fine, but I'm not dropping this, I have to know these things!"
Rory was hurrying in the general direction of the diner, whilst braiding her hair anxiously.
Lorelai caught up with her, "Boy, hungry much?" She grabbed Rory's arm and slowed her down to a calm, walking pace.
She looked into Rory's eyes steadily, trying to decipher what had taken place…upstairs…with Jess…alone in her bedroom…ok, if he's done anything to her, I'll bust his sorry ass out of Stars Hollow!
"Look Rory, I know what it's like when a girl's mad about…some guy and you think you know, he's the one, he's my forever…but all he has on his mind…I mean, he takes things too far and…"
"STOP right there!" Rory looked up at Lorelai with mild disbelief, "No way, if you think that is…"
Lorelai smiled relieved and interrupted her, "Oh God I know…phew…I was just checking…" Rory looked at her crossly, "Give me a break…I'm wiry… I haven't had coffee yet!"
"True," Rory smiled, instantly forgiving her.
"So," Lorelai continued, "if it's not anything too heavy, let me see…he read your diary, including that cute but pathetic little song you made up about him when he first came to Stars Hollow? What a jerk!"
"NO, and I don't recall any 'song' that you're referring to…I never wrote a…"
"He's a jerk, yes he's a jerk! But there's just something about his smile…he's a jerk, yes he's a jerk! But he makes my heart soar miles and miles……when I see him dance….. cos he's the guy all the nice girls want!" Lorelai sang…badly.
"Oh my God Mom, that is so lame!"
"Your words not mine!" Lorelai held her hands up.
"No mom actually those are your words…didn't you write that last year, about Danny
from Grease during that 50's diner appreciation day that Taylor made Luke hold at the diner?"
"Maybe…oh yeah, and Luke had to grease his hair and wear fake sideburns…"
"Glad we cleared that up."
"Me too, however the song does seem to fit conveniently well on a few levels with…"
"No it doesn't" Rory interrupted, " and can we please change the subject before we enter civilisation, where people aren't as accepting of your insanity, as I am!"
"We'll change the subject when you spill it…as in, what happened with Jess?"
Rory sighed and stopped outside the diner door.
"You know mom, something has just dawned on me…the reason that I feel so humiliated…the reason I am so embarrassed that seeing my boyfriend for the first time in five min utes is going to be hell…and the reason that my pancakes will taste all gritty and sour today…is totally your fault!"
"What? No! Why?" Lorelai cried, exasperated.
"Well, you no how people naively just assume things…for instance, that Rory was up this morning, ready for school, feeling fresh, prepared for company…and dressed…?"
"NO!"
"YES!"
"Oh god Rory, which ones were you wearing?"
"Ha?" Rory was confused.
" Oh man…It was that old disney pair wasn't it…I am so sorry!"
Lorelai hugged Rory, and continued, "Don't worry…things like this happen, especially when you're wearing something particularly un-sexy…but it's not the end of the world ok? Your boyfriend has a visual of the clothing that you sleep in and that's it…end of story! Now let's eat!"
Rory's POV
Ha! I wish!
Ok, we're going in…
Jess' POV
Phew…she 's here…everything's normal!
I was sure she'd avoid me for at least a day.
Hang on, she's not looking me in the eye and she seems to be fiddling with her hair…a lot.
Lorelai nodded at Jess in greeting and sat down, but Rory hesitated.
"Are you all right Rory?"
"Hmm?" Rory looked up as if she hadn't heard him and her face burned scarlet.
Rory's POV
Shoot me!
Jess' POV
She looks like she's expecting me to shoot her or something!
"…It's just that if you're not feeling okay and you want to talk, there are some more…comfortable chairs upstairs…actually, there's a bed…I mean sofa!"
Jess' POV
You idiot! She probably thinks that the only thing you've been thinking about since earlier this morning, is seeing her…
Well, that is the only thing I've been thinking about but…I don't want her to think that!
Rory's POV
My God, he's thinking about me…minus the clothes……right now, it's so obvious!
Rory scowled at Jess.
Jess' POV
Oh man, she can see into my mind!
Control yoursel man!
Jess turned to Lorelai, "Sorry to intrude, but do you mind if we talk quickly?" He gestured towards upstairs.
Lorelai shrugged, "Sure go on, take her," she paused and then shuddered, "Ok, unfortunate choice of words…"
"Very unfortunate, thanks mom! Oh, and I'll see you after school bye!" Rory called out as she was tugged gently by Jess, upstairs.
"You're not joining me for breakfast!"
Luke walked over with two plates of pancakes. When he heard Jess and Rory clumping upstairs he rolled his eyes and looked ominous.
"I feel unloved." She looked at him expectantly and frustratedly until she called out dramatically, "talk about insensitive, you're supposed to jump in an say, "Lorelai, everyone loves you…the Chili Peppers love you, Johnny depp loves you…..Mr Darcy, who's hiding behind that tree outside loves you!", I mean work with me here!"
" Ha! I'm sure that Kirk will be extremely flattered to hear that you think of him as a Colin Firth kind of figure!" Luke sniggered.
She squinted her eyes at the approaching man.
"What? That is so not Kirk!" She smiled, "I mean check out those legs…"
"Don't speak too soon…that's Kirk's DIY clothing."
The figure was now close enough to see…for Lorelai to come to terms with the horror of awakening from a complete delusion…
Because… there stood Kirk…dripping wet from the rain…in a loose white shirt and tight black running leggings…speckled all over with maroon blobs.
A sight to behold.
Lorelai looked at Luke pleadingly, but he just smiled, enjoying her humiliation greatly.
"Oh come on…it was an easy mistake…I mean, that tree is like miles away…it's not like you're going to say anything…please don't say anything…are you really so inhumane?
"Oi, Darcy…I mean Kirk, are you still painting Mother's piano room? She's a slave driver! Anyway, what can I get for you!"
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Rory and jess were stood, awkwardly facing eachother.
"Hi." Rory waved.
"Hi." Jess smiled and gestured towards the bed.
Rory's POV
What does this mean?
What does he want me to do!
Ok, I'll just sit down.
Jess sat down and slowly took Rory's hands in his.
He leaned in to brush his lips against hers lightly and as soon as they touched, a shiver went down his spine. Rory felt him shiver and she trembled slightly also.
Jess' hands caressed her sides and stomach with gentle strokes and she found herslef running her hands through his soft clumpy black hair.
Jess pulled Rory to him gently, yet lustfully and Rory felt a sudden longing burst from within her. She sighed.
Jess' POV
Whoa, slow down! What's it been, a day!
It's not the time, it isn't right yet.
She's worth waiting for…and we haven't discussed…she's definitely a discussing person and I don't want to rush things…well, I do but that's not fair on Rory.
I think it's time to break away.
Rory's POV
Wow.
This is a new feeling.
I can't describe it…but it feels right.
It's like want, no need!
SLUT! God Rory!
I mean, we've only been together for a day……but it's felt right for so long.
Oh man, I can feel him pulling away…He's worried about me…he cares about me…
Before Rory knew what she was doing, she swayed slightly with dizziness and fell backwards onto the bed, pulling Jess with her…on top of her…
A small thrill ran through Jess' body as he felt Rory's eager hands on his chest, stroking him…
He smiled as he kissed her neck, accidentally dropping his hand onto her breast.
He was about to move his hand away, when he felt Rory wriggle and sigh beneath him…before he knew what he was doing, he was cupping her breast through her uniform and sliding his hands up and down her slight frame.
Rory felt a sharp jolt of pleasure and she suddenly became aware of her surroundings.
She jumped.
They both sprang apart and sat up looking guilty.
"Sorry…I er…didn't mean to…are you ok Rory?"
"Yep, apart from the fact that I'm a complete slut!"
Jess smiled, "That's ridiculous, you are the most un-slutty girl I've ever met!"
"Thanks!" Rory said sarcastically, "but I think we all know who dragged who down onto a bed, on top of them!" Rory looked at him anxiously.
"You're right that was pretty slutty…"
Her face turned to shock.
"Relax, I'm kidding! You are not a slut…we're in a relationship…and I've heard that that is what people in relationships do…"
"Is it? I mean me and Dean, we never…" Rory blushed.
Jess leaned in to kiss Rory, but something about her present feeling of embarrassment made her think back to what had happened earlier…the whole walking in on her thing…
So, she pulled away and gazed at him angrily.
"Have you ever heard of knocking?"
Jess started laughing, "Have you ever heard of a towel?"
"Yes, I've heard of a towel, and don't answer a question with a question!"
Jess continued laughing.
"It was not funny, do you…don't you have any idea how mortifying of an experience that was for me!"
"Oh man, don't be embarrassed Rory…"
"Too late, and anyway, I don't recall you laughing when it happened!"
Jess became slightly more serious, "Yeah well, I was shocked…" When he saw Rory suddenly look cross he added, "… I mean pleasantly surprised…but I felt really guilty and figured you probably wouldn't want me to stick around…so I didn't."
He smiled nervously.
"Go figure!"
Jess smiled cheekily, "Yep, in that brief second…I figured you out!"
Rory's face burned.
She shoved him down on to the bed…
And left to go to school.