Title: Take a Chance for Me

Chapter 3

Disclaimer: I don't own Gilmore girls.

I stared into the water to watch my reflection move with the ripples. Jess was next to me and neither of us had said a word yet. Finally I broke my eyes away and looked at him. "Did I do it wrong or something?"

He let out a small laugh that made some insecurity cross my thoughts. Then he surprised me when he grabbed my hand in his. Suddenly it became a war between brown and blue as we stared contently. "There's no way it could have been better Rory." Then he kissed me lightly and pulled me up from our sitting position.

"What are we doing now?"

"I figure we should get something to eat before I pass out from hunger." He took a moment to stretch. "And I happen to hear Gilmore's have an appetite that never ends."

My foolish grin was too big to hide. "Ah how true that is." Thank goodness this was no longer awkward.

We walked back to Luke's and saw my mother there. "I can't go in there yet!"

Jess eyed me suspiciously. "Why not, they won't know we did anything."

"No I know… but I'm supposed to be in school right now. My mom would flip if she knew I ditched school."

I saw him contemplate a few ideas in his head. "Well where will she go after she's done with her lunch in there?"

I thought to myself. "Probably back to work, I think she only takes about a half hour for lunch."

"Let's go to your house then, and when it's time for you to 'get back from school', we'll walk back to Luke's. Deal?"

"Sounds ok I guess. But I have to be prompt about timing. My mother knows my schedule well."

"Wouldn't want to disappoint dear mother." He mocked.

I stopped and pondered that small, cruel mocking. "She happens to mean a lot to me and that was very rude of you to do!" 'Why am I getting so upset?' I thought quietly.

He looked down and shuffled his feet. "You're right I'm sorry. I'm used to getting smart with everyone I talk to. I'll try to catch myself next time."

I smirked. "Good answer, but it will only be forgiven after…five free coffees." I waited anxiously for his response.

"I guess I can see what I can do for you. Uncle Luke gets a little strict with you and your mother though."

Slowly we approached my house, thankful to see my mother didn't make any last pit stops to home. I walked to the door and opened it. "Someone is home?" He asked a little nervous.

I raised a brow in confusion. "No why do you ask?"

"Well the door is unlocked and everything."

"Oh foolish Jess, this is Stars Hollow. You have got to learn that nothing is the same here as it might be in the big city."

"So do I get a tour of this place or what?"

I shrugged my shoulders. "Not much to see."

I felt him walk right behind me. "Well I'd be interested in seeing your room."

I gasped a bit in shock. "Wasn't that a little forward?"

"Rory, Rory… you have got to learn that not every guy is the same. I simply want to know more about your personality and see …I don't know. What books, CD's, or style you have."

"In that case…follow me." I opened the door that had a Harvard banner on it. Inside my bed was still unmade from this morning and a book spread open on the covers. A stack of CD's made a lovely display on my hideous desk. While I had three bookcases absolutely full and crammed on every shelf.

"So…" His fingers lightly skimmed the titles of many books on a shelf. "I see you've read most of literature's classics."

"My grandpa gave most of those to me. We share the same taste and interest in literature." I watched as he picked up an Oliver Twist copy and examined it thoroughly. "Yes that is a first edition."

"This book is so…"

"Yeah I've read it many times."

"So have I, the story never ceases to amaze me."

"I think that's about all of my room that you need to see. How about we get something to eat from my kitchen?"

I showed him through a couple more rooms, and then we made our way to the kitchen. "All you have is stale pop tarts and lots of coffee bags."

I let out a grunt and looked around. Jess stood across from me and leaned against a counter. 'Why am I so attracted to him?'

Suddenly I found myself crossing the room and grabbing him for a kiss. It didn't take long for us to get caught up in this little act of ours. Pretending we wouldn't get attached, acting as if we could walk away and say 'just friends, right?'

I broke the kiss and looked at him. "What was that for?" He asked a bit confused, but pleased.

I smiled. "I certainly don't know. Something about you just makes me want to be around you and kiss you."

"Well I like it." He kissed me again.

Before we could stop the back door was being opened and Luke walked into the kitchen. "Jess what are you doing here with Rory… Rory why aren't you at school!"

I stood in shock that I had been caught. "Wait what are you doing here Luke?"

"Your mother sent me to fix the fridge. Now answer my question."

"I didn't go to school because I didn't feel well, so I asked Jess to stay with me."

Luke rubbed his forehead as if contemplating whether or not I told the truth. "So your mother knows your home correct?"

"Ummm… well no, but I was planning on telling her I skipped when she got home form the Inn."

"Jess you need to leave now. You aren't going to screw up Rory, not like the others!"

I could see Jess tense up and storm out of my kitchen. "What are you talking about Luke? Jess isn't going to ruin me in any way!"

"You don't understand him at all Rory. Just forget I ever suggested you hang out with him. He's not good for you. Neither of you are good for the other."

I stood wondering what he meant as Luke went after Jess. 'How could he ruin me?' I felt my body quiver a moment. 'How could Jess be anything but right for me? I just gave him my virginity and we're forbidden to even talk?'

I let a single tear fall before I forced back my emotions. Now was definitely a time to go to the bridge. 'Please be there Jess.'

TBC

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