Title: Take a Chance for Me

Chapter 5

Disclaimer: I don't own Gilmore Girls.

Jess was speechless in my emotional cry to him. "I don't even want to leave Rory. You have no idea what my life has been like and what it means to have someone want me around. I'd be happier even as just your friend if I meant I saw you everyday."

He cupped my face in his hands and kissed me. "Write me or something."

His head hung low for a moment. "Why don't you come with me?"

I looked at him like he was crazy. "Come with you? I have no clothes or anything ready to go and my mom…this town."

"When have you ever done anything so spontaneous it made your head spin?" I thought for a few moments. "Don't even bother I think I know you enough to know you haven't done that. I am not really sure if you like me or not, but I'm not ready to give up on what's started between us."

"You're right…I've never done anything spontaneous. I do like you Jess…probably more than I should for only knowing you a couple days." I shook my head in disbelief of my decision. "We'll have to find me some clothes when we get there."

Jess' face lit up. "No problem, I have some money. Come on let's go."

--On the bus--

I could feel my head nodding back and forth as the bus moved roughly over the road. Jess stroked my arm lightly to soothe me. His eyes burned into my head as he stared, waiting for me to return the gesture. "What are you waiting for Jess?"

Finally I gave in and looked at him. "I don't like this whole benefits thing we have going on. I want to be with you, as your boyfriend."

Maybe my smile was too big, but I didn't care. "I would like that a lot more as well." Then we gave into a short slumber for the rest of the bus ride to New York.

--Hour Later--

The bus came to a sudden halt which shook me and Jess awake. "Are we here?" I asked while rubbing my eyes tiredly.

He nodded his head and pulled me up from the seat. It was a bit colder here and the streets were darker. Street lights were spread out farther than in Stars Hollow. He must have sensed my fear, as he then pulled me close to him and kissed my forehead. "Don't worry, nothing will happen to you."

We walked up the street a while and finally came to a motel. "What about that friend of Luke's?"

"If he saw you, I'm pretty sure he would call Luke and ask why there's an extra person. This place is only about 35 bucks a night, so we're good for now."

Jess paid for a room for a few nights and we got settled in. I lay on the bed in the clothes I had on already and tried to get comfy.

"Would you like to sleep in some sweats pants and a shirt of mine? It would probably be better than your Chilton uniform."

I nodded and realized I was still in my uniform. He handed me an old faded band shirt and some black sweats. I didn't think twice and just changed right there. "I hope you don't mind." I said casually.

"Well I guess its fine since we already uh…did the deed and all."

I let out a small laugh and pulled his shirt over my head. "So what are we going to do here? I mean in New York."

"There are plenty of things we can do here. Nobody can stop us now." He paused for a second. "We could find you a school or something so you don't stop going."

"But don't they ask questions at school? How long are we planning on staying here?"

Jess finally looked up at me from his spot on the bed. "How long do you want to stay? More importantly, when will Lorelei get over what you did?"

I shook my head. "She never will. Now she thinks I'll probably end up like her. I couldn't stand to go back there and disappoint her anymore than I already have."

"How about we get some sleep for now and we will figure something out in the morning?"

I nodded in agreement and joined him on the bed. As soon as the lights went out I could feel sleep coming over me.

--Back at Stars Hollow—

Lorelei's POV

"Luke open this diner right now! I know you hear me now open up!" I screamed from outside the diner. I was wearing only my pajamas, but came over here quickly when Rory hadn't come home in a couple hours.

The apartment light switched on and I saw Luke come out from behind the curtain. He looked really annoyed but I didn't care. Instead I continued with the pounding on the door.

"Lorelei!" He yanked the door open. "What could you possibly want at midnight? And if you say coffee I swear…"

"No Luke! Rory never came back home. We had a fight, a big one and she left."

He led me inside and sat me down at the counter. "Caesar said she came by looking for me or Jess, but I had already left for the bus stop."

"Do you think she knows you made him leave?" I asked knowing Rory would try to look for Jess.

"Maybe if Caesar said something."

I rubbed my head in annoyance. "Where did you send him?"

"A friend of mine in New York agreed to take him in until Liz would take him back. I'll give him a call and see if Jess ever got in." Luke picked up the phone and dialed a number. "Hey it's Luke I was just calling to see if Jess had made it there or not." He was silent for a moment then continued. "Oh I see, yeah thanks anyway."

"Well is Jess there?"

He shook his head. "No, he said Jess never made it over."

"Rory has got to be with him; why else wouldn't he be at your friends. He's hiding with her somewhere, with my baby girl!"

"Lorelei you do not know that for sure."

I just nodded my head. "Yes I do know that for sure. We have to go to New York now Luke!"

He pulled me into a hug. "It's midnight Lorelei. We can leave first thing in the morning I promise."

"I told her she made the biggest mistake and that she was basically stupid. How could I tell her that when she just made the biggest decision of her life?" I let my tears fall. "I'm such a horrible mother." Luke just stood there trying to calm me down and then walked me up to the apartment.

--Next Morning (New York)—

The sun was a harsh awakening as it hit my face. I flipped over and pulled the blankets over my head. Then an arm slid over my waist and pulled me in. I opened my eyes to see that Jess had also been hiding from the sun. Feeling a little better than last night, I smiled at him. "Good morning."

"Good morning." We pulled the covers down and I stretched and then lay there content. "What do you want for breakfast?"

"Hmm, how about some coffee and anything that has taste. I'm starved!"

"Oh right I forgot, I'm with a Gilmore. Any food is acceptable as long as there is coffee with it."

--Later (at night) Jess' POV—

We were back at the hotel and Rory was already asleep on the bed. But I was up and trying to get my mind cleared. 'What was I thinking? Bringing her here away from her family?'

My thoughts were broken when Rory made a whimpering sound and stirred in the bed. I watched her for a moment and saw that she was crying in her sleep. I went over to the bed and sat on the edge. Slightly, I moved her with my hand. "Rory…are you ok?"

This only made her mumble 'I'm sorry mom!' And more tears fell.

This time I shook her more and her eyes shot open. "Hey you…were you having a nightmare?"

She nodded. "It was about the fight my mom and I had." Her eyes were dark and tired. "I want to see her. I know I've only been gone a day, but I can't just keep this fight going."

I told her I understood and pulled her close to me. "I can't stay in Stars Hollow with you though. I'll take you back in the morning. Is that alright?"

"Do me a favor before I leave?"

"Sure, name anything you want."

"Be with me again."

I looked at her confused. "I am with you right now."

"Like when we were at the bridge."

I nodded and understood now. Of course I gave her what she wanted. Later on I lay on the bed thinking of how I was about to give up the most wonderful person.

The next morning I let her sleep as long as I could, just watching from the chair across the room. Finally her eyelids fluttered open and her blue eyes caught mine. "How long were you going to watch me?" She asked in a tired voice.

"I was stopping right now I swear." I gave her a smirk and walked over to her. "I already called the bus station and there's a bus leaving in an hour to Stars Hollow."

"An hour? That's all we have?" I nodded. "Can we go get some coffee?"

"Sure just let me finish packing my things."

"Why are you packing?"

"Well I figure that I should go see Luke's friend after you leave on the bus." I picked up a few clothes and put them in the duffle bag. "Let's go find you some coffee."

We found a café near the bus station and ordered. As we sat drinking our coffee I heard a familiar beat up truck pull into the bus station. Rory and I both looked out the window to see Lorelei and Luke walking towards the café.

"What are they doing here Jess?" Rory's eyes were filled with panic.

"They must have figured that you came with me."

"Rory!" Her mother had spotted us and came rushing to the table. "I can't believe we found you. I'm so sorry for getting mad and I hope you forgive me."

I watched as Lorelei pulled Rory into a hug. Luke stood by me with a glare directed at me. "I know Uncle Luke; I was bringing her home today anyway." I picked up my duffle bags and silently slipped away from the reuniting Gilmore girls. "God I'm so sorry Rory, I think I could have loved you someday." I said to myself and left the café.

TBC

Chapter 5 is done. Thanks for the support you guys.