AN: This is my FAVORITE chapterThis is a huge chapter. It has so many new parts of the story in it. I really hope you enjoy it. In other news on August first I plan to have this story completed. I might not make it,but I'm going to try. Thank you for being so patient. Alright so Lorelai told Rory to follow he heart when making her speech. Read on
Disclaimers- Not mine.
Something So Simple
Revelations
There are not many bookstores in Venice Beach, well none that I have yet to discover. So when I saw a store called Nardo's Beach Side Books, I was intrigued. I figured it be some shitty store, with a bunch of chick-lits. So when I walked in and saw a Hemmingway display, I was pleasantly impressed. I took a copy of A Farewell To Arms, and found a beach chair near by, and began to read. I was nearly done when some woman came up to me, and snatched the book up.
"Hey!" I snap.
"I don't like people reading in my store, because then they don't have to buy the book." The woman said explaining why she'd snatched the book from my hands.
"I have no interest in buying this book, I have my own copy at home." I told her honestly.
"Well then why can't you read it at home?" She asked.
"Because I felt like reading it here." I respond.
"Sure you were, now get out!" She snaps.
I roll my eyes, "I have every right to be here."
"Give me one reason why I shouldn't kick you out of here." The woman said coldly.
"Um well let's see because I have rights!" I reply.
"This is America, every right we have is in someway violated by the government." She told him bitterly.
I sighed realizing this was partly correct. He looked around for a reason to stay. And his eyes landed on a sign Help Wanted.
"I was here looking for a job, but it took you so long to get to me, that I just started reading." I reply in a calm voice.
She sighed, "You want a job?"
I nodded, "Yes. "
"Are you knowledgeable about books?" She asks.
"Yes." I say.
"Would you mind if I quizzed you about it?" She asks.
"Nope." I mutter.
"What is the first line of Anna Karenina?" The woman inquired, in a voice that told me it was obvious she thought I couldn't get the answer.
"All happy families are alike; each unhappy family is unhappy in its own way." I responded easily.
The woman gasped.
"What hours can you do?" She asked.
"All of them." I decide.
"Any insurance you need?" She asked.
I was about to answer, no, but then I thought about Rory. What if this was a long time job? Then I may need insurance, "Not right now, but maybe later."
"What is your name?" The lady asked.
"Jess Mairiano." I state.
"Jess, I'm Kelly Nardo, and welcome to the staff. You start tomorrow at eight." Kelly told me.
"Right," I said and then I realized something.
"Oh shit." I said and ran out to get Rory a present.
"Hello this is the Yale admission offices, Marcia speaking." A woman named Marcia spoke.
"Hello, I'm Lorelai Leigh Gilmore and I have a question." I say quietly.
"Yes, Miss. Gilmore?" Marcia asks.
"Well I was thinking about taking the year off from Yale. And is it at all possible for me to do so, and still come back to Yale with my position still open?" I inquire.
Marcia doesn't answer, "You're a Gilmore, you say?"
"Yes." I whisper.
"Your family has donated so much to Yale University. So yes, you can push your first year back." Marcia tells me.
"Thank you." I say truly grateful. Marcia and I discuss my family's donations until finally I hang up.
"Lukey! Coffee!" I demand as I walk into the diner in my elaborately picked outfit.
Ignoring my request he asked, "Why in gods name are you wearing a boa?"
"Because, Her name was Lorelai, she was a coffee addict With a yellow boa around her neck and sweat pants that went all the way to here. She would dance and sing stupid songs. But while she tried to get her coffee, Luke always tended to say no." I sang and danced around."Okay that's enough." Luke groaned.
"At this diner, he worked from 5 to 10. They were old and they had their arguments. Who could ask for more?" As I said this I went closer to Luke.
He rolled his eyes, "Okay enough now."
"At Luke's Diner, The hottest spot north of Hartford. At Luke's Diner. Coffee and pies were always in fashion. At the diner...he gave her coffee." The last part I had twirled my boa around his neck, and danced up in his face."
Luke just stared at me, and didn't take his eyes off me."I think I earned my coffee." I told Luke joyfully.
"Ceaser, get Lorelai coffee. I'm going upstairs." Luke said, and headed upstairs.
What was that about?
"So Ceaser, how's it been going?" I ask, and make conversation with Caesar forgetting about Luke's weird moment.
"This is weird." Lane told me as she looked up from What To Expect When You're Expecting
"What is?" Dave and I ask at the same time.
Oh yeah did I forget to mention that we were at Dave's house because I wasn't welcome at Lane's house?
"Try dipping fish in Peanut butter, you may actually enjoy it." Lane quoted the book.
Dave bursts out laughing, "Do you want to try that for us Rory?"
"Mmm that sounds good." I say.
Lane looks appalled, "Ew seriously?"
"Hah, I so got you two." I laughed.
"Okay seriously, what are you going to name the baby?" Lane asked.
"I have no idea." I admit.
"How about Forrest?" Lane suggests.
"As in Gump?" I raise my eyebrows.
"Yes, as in Gump." Dave says.
"That would go over well, Jess refuses to see that movie." I tell them sadly.
"What?" Lane asked shocked."It's a pop culture favorite!" Dave shouts.
Jimmy's phone rings, and I pick it up. I can barely get out hello before the voice shouts.
"I'm in love with Lorelai!"
I smirk, "Nice to hear from you too Luke."
"Did you not hear me?" Luke asks.
"I heard you." I say.
"Well why aren't surprised?" He demands.
"Hello, I've known forever. The first thing I asked Lorelai was if you were sleeping with her." I tell him.
There is silence on the other side.
"Luke, get Lorelai's naked body out of your head." I tell him.
"It's not there…" Luke snaps.
"Sure." I say sarcastically.
"You get Rory's naked body out of head." Luke tells me.
"Once you see a woman's naked body, it's hard to get it out of your mind." I tell him.
"Shut up!" He tells me.
"Okay so what made you realize you loved her?" I ask.
"Well she made up a song, and was wearing a boa and dancing…" He trailed off.
"Of course, the age old dancing. Kind of like Monica with the turkey on her head?" I question.
"What?" Luke asks.
"Nothing." I mumble.
"What should I do?" He asks.
"You just have to pretend that nothings changed or you can be a man and tell her how you feel." I suggest.
"Nah I think I'll take the first one." Luke says.
I was nervous as she sat next to Paris, and waited for Head master Charleston to make his speech.
"And thus, we have our valedictorian to speak on the part of our graduates." Headmaster Charleston said.
I waddled her way on stage, now that she was showing it was hard to walk. As people glanced at her stomach they gasped.
"Yes I'm pregnant, and no it was planned. It was a mistake, but I believe that at some point all of will make some type of mistakes. Maybe it will be not as bad as mine or perhaps it will be worth. If Chilton has taught me anything it is that all things have results. If I study, I get an A. If I don't study, then I don't do well. Chilton has challenged us in more than one way, we have made friends we never thought we would make. Then there are the people who left, who we never thought would leave. And then the people who matter most, will always be there even if they are a plane ride away. I know for a fact that the friends I have made at Chilton will never leave me. And I would like to tell my fellow classmates, that if they ever need me. I am only a phone call, plane ride, car ride, or e-mail away. Thank you and Congrats to the class of 2003!" I said and walked back to her seat.
"Rory, that speech was marvelous, truly amazing." My grandpa said.
"Thank you Grandpa." I smile.
"Rory, we have a present for you." My grandma smiled.
"Are you Rory Gilmore?" A man asked me.
"Yes, sir." I tell him.
"This is a gift for you." He says, and hands me a small box.
I open it cautiously, and gasp at what I see there's a ring, and picture of Jess down on one knee with a word bubble that says, "Will You Marry me?"
I read the card.
Rory-Take your time, I'll wait for your answer. Call me when you decide, or call me before you decide, because I miss you.
-Jess
Rory's eyes filled with tears.
AN: Cliffhnager. Actually three. Next chapter, Rory's answer to Jessand Rory tells Lorelai about taking the year off from College. And of course Luke and his crush! Oh what did you think of Luke and Jess's conversation? What was your favorite part? I know Rory's speech wasn't that good, but I think I had enough good things to make up for it. So what did you think? Click the review button, please.
