Title: Take a Chance for Me

Chapter 4

Disclaimer: I don't own Gilmore girls

After Luke left I didn't take long to walk towards the bridge, hoping Jess would be there. My hope was let down as the empty bridge came closer in sight.

Even without I Jess I wanted to stay here, let my mind absorb the events that had just taken place. The day was quickly fading and mom would be home soon. She might even come home early if Luke calls her about what happened. I shut my eyes tight together and tried to focus on anything but the current issues.

"Don't worry yourself to death Rory." My ears perked to his voice.

I didn't even have to look at him. "Where did you go?"

He sat by me and somewhat sighed in content. "I was here for a few seconds, but kept going. I didn't know if you wanted me at your spot or not."

"I guess I can share with you if you want."

"I'd like that very much."

Of course there was a silence that fell among us. "What did Luke mean back at the house when he said you'd screw me up?" I could tell this question bothered him a bit. "But if you don't want to talk about it just yet then that is totally fine with me."

"I don't really know if you want to hear it, and if I do tell you then you might want to leave me."

"Something tells me it will take a lot for me to want to leave, but maybe it is better that we keep some things to ourselves. We could like acquainted strangers with benefits."

I bit my lip hoping he would lighten up and laugh. My plan worked as a smile crept onto his cold expression. "Do you always have the answer Rory?"

"Most would say I do and sometimes I would have to agree with them." I silently fingered the water while I let my thoughts go for a while. "My mom is going to be so mad if I'm not there when she gets home."

"I'm sorry if you get into a lot of trouble for me today."

"Don't worry about it. I'm pretty sure I can make it all okay with my mom and Luke can never stay mad at me."

"I wish he was like that with me. Anyway I guess I should go talk to him."

Jess got up and dusted himself off from the dirty bridge. I stood as well and watched him for a few seconds. "Will I be able to see or talk to you again?"

"I honestly can't say. I mean Uncle Luke will say no, but I might be able to sneak around once in a while. Besides this is Stars Hollow, I'm sure we will run into each other sometime or another."

I walked slowly towards him and when we were only an inch apart I kissed him for what might be the last time. "Thanks for an amazing day Jess Mariano."

He smiled and pulled me close into a hug. "Rory Gilmore how foolish you are. The pleasure was all mine." He whispered into my ear. "I'll find a way so we can see each other, I promise."

I watched him walk away from the bridge and I waited a bit before leaving myself.

Mom was already pacing the porch when I got there. "Where exactly have you been? Oh wait let me guess. You've been at that damn bridge haven't you? I can't believe you Rory! Luke told me you skipped school and came here with Jess to kiss him!"

"Mom please don't be upset."

She wringed her hands and shifted her feet. "I just don't understand why you wouldn't call me right away and tell me you didn't go to school. And you know you can talk to me about boys."

"I know I'm sorry… Jess just seems so different. I'm scared of how he makes me feel."

"Oh my gosh… Rory!" She had a look of horror on her face.

I thought nervously of what she might be thinking. "W-what is it mom?"

"Oh never mind. As long as you guys kept it to kissing, don't go getting yourself in trouble. I know you were alone, it just makes me think you might have wanted to try something."

"No mom we didn't have sex here." She looked relieved and gave me a hug, but I pulled away from her knowing I should admit what I did. "Earlier today though, I was with jess at the bridge and we did have sex there."

This time my mother pulled away farther. It looked as though she honestly couldn't speak. "I-I can't believe what I'm hearing…Rory you're a junior in high school. You are smarter than this and you are definitely a hell of a lot better in judgment!" She was going to cry soon and I am pretty sure it's from anger.

I could feel my own tears stinging at the brim of my eyes. "It's not like I planned it mom, I swear! Jess and I were just talking and it kind of just happened."

"Sex doesn't just happen Rory! I can't believe you made this big of a mistake. Honestly, I thought I had raised you better."

She turned on her heels and went inside, making me flinch with the slam of the door. "God I'm so sorry mom." I silently cried to myself.

I decided against going into the house after her and instead just started to wander around the town. It had finally turned dark and the street lights had come on. While passing Luke's I had to wonder if Jess was in there. Maybe Luke would give me some coffee to make me feel better.

When I walked inside it wasn't Luke behind the counter. Instead Caesar was there serving people. "Hey Caesar, is Luke or Jess here?"

"No they left a minute or so ago, and Luke looked pretty ticked about something. He had Jess pack all his things too."

I tried to act as if I didn't know what was wrong. It was obvious mom had told Luke I slept with Jess already. "Well thanks anyway."

"Hey you want a coffee to go?" I nodded and pulled out some money. "No it's alright it's on the house."

I just thanked him and left the diner. 'Where did they go?' Then I realized he must have taken him to the bus stop. I quickened my pace and headed towards the bus stop then Luke was heading towards me without Jess. I ducked behind some bushes until he passed.

I peered over the bush and saw Jess standing at the bus stop alone, holding a couple duffle bags. I stayed quiet until I was behind him. "You promised you'd find a way to be with me." My words came out as more of a plea than a statement.

He whipped his head around and looked genuinely happy to see me. "Your mom called Luke and told him about us on the bridge."

"I kind of figured since I just told her." It was silent for a few minutes. "She totally flipped and said she raised me better than that." Those familiar tears came back and I just let them fall.

I could feel Jess' arms wrap around me and pull me into a tight hug. He bent his head down to my ear. "I'm so sorry Rory I never meant for this to happen."

I lifted my head and looked at him. "Where are you going to? Are you ever coming back?"

He lifted my chin and stared into my eyes. "Luke is sending me to New York to see some friend of his who has room for me. He said 'd be lucky to even think about coming back to Stars Hollow."

The bus pulled up next to us. "Please come back. Please don't stay gone."

TBC

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