Rory Gilmore's Guide

Chapter 2

Rory was sitting on the window seat of her new bedroom. She couldn't believe this was her room. It was extremely different then her room at home. This room was pink.

And she meant pink. The walls were pink, the carpet was pink, the curtains, you guessed it, pink! Everything was pink the dresser even had pink roses painted all over it. The room couldn't have been pinker if it had been flooded with pepto bismol.

Sure, it was a nice room. It just wasn't her. Her old room was filled with Harvard paraphernalia and her favorite books. This room was more suited for a monkey then Rory.

After gazing around the room, Rory looked back at the laptop sitting in her lap. She remembered when she got it.

FLASHBACK

"Rory! Rory come here!" Lorelei shouted for her daughter once she saw what was on the porch.

It was a box, fairly big in size, and on the top it said RORY GILMORE and their address in big bold capital letters.

Lorelei was dragging the box into the house when Rory came out of her room.

"What is it Mom? I'm trying to study." Rory said annoyed while not looking up from the algebra textbook she was reading over.

"Ooof," Lorelei grunted as she finally managed to get the box into the house and then promptly fell over making a loud thud which made Rory finally glance up from her textbook. She looked at the box curiously.

"What's that," Rory asked Lorelei who was climbing up from the ground.

"That's what I want to know," Lorelei said, also staring at the box." Why else would I drag in a huge heavy box even when the evil thing tried to tackle me? It has your name on it and no return address."

"I wonder who it's from," Rory said thoughtfully.

"Well," Lorelei said. "Why don't you just open the thing already?" She asked growing impatient.

"Okay," Rory said as she went to get some succors. She slit the tape that was on the box then opened it.

In it sat a laptop. A black sleek HP Pavilion Notebook. One that Rory had always wanted but never asked for because she knew her mom could never afford it.

"Wow, who would send me this?" Rory wondered aloud.

Lorelei just stood in shock staring at the laptop before answering. "There is a card, maybe it says in there," Lorelei said pointing to the white envelope that was sitting on top of the laptop. "Why don't you open it?"

"Okay," Rory said and she bent down to retrieve the card. She slit it open and opened up the note inside.

Dear Rory,

This is an early fifteenth birthday present. And a late 1st through 14th birthday present. And a few Christmas presents. This basically is for not being in your life. I'm sorry.

Your Dad,

Christopher Haden

P.S. No Lorelei I didn't steal it or the money I used to buy it.

"Oh my god," Lorelei said after she read the letter. "I cannot believe it," She continued.

Rory looked at her mom hesitantly afraid she was mad.

"He sent you a laptop," Lorelei said angrily. "And didn't send me anything! How dare him!"

Rory looked relieved and consoled her mom, "Don't worry, I'll let you use it some of the time."

"Okay Lorelei said happily. "Now, I need coffee!"

END FLASHBACK

Rory chuckled softly as she remembered. Then she opened her laptop to look at her email. She saw she had several messages and opened the first one.

To: Harvrdrox15

From: Koreangoddess99

Oh my god. I can't believe you are officially living with seven guys. Are they hot? Are they our age? You have got to tell me everything. God, I live through you. Since I'll no longer be by your side you have to let me know what's happening. Give me the 411 on guys. Make like a guide book for all other girls. Something like, Rory Gilmore's guide to understanding the guy's mind. It would sell like hotcakes. Anyway, email me back ASAP. And remember, I want to know EVERYTHING!

Lane

Rory laughed as she read her best friend ranting. Man she would miss Lane. And her Stars Hallow. And her… She had to stop thinking like this. This was a great opportunity for her. Rory clicked on her next email.

To: Harvrdrox15

From: Coffeeisagod16

Hey Honey,

Oh man. I am going to kill Luke. He's only let me have three cups of coffee. Is he insane? Does he have a death wish? You never deny a Gilmore their coffee. God I am marrying a guy who takes away my coffee. Oh, wait. He just left for the bathroom. Now is my chance. Yes! Score! I have got my hand on the elixir of life! Shit. He came back and took it away. Evil Lucas. He will pay for this. Call me tonight. If I don't answer I am in jail. Accused of murder. I need my coffee.

The reason your alive and reading this,

Mom

P.S. Good luck with the seven guys. You are so lucky. I would have killed to live with seven guys when I was your age. Oh wait I still would. Don't do anything I would if I was your age and in your position.

Rory laughed again at her mom's antics. She sure was insane. Then Rory opened her last email

To: Harvrdrox15

From: Carrotsrgood4u

Rory,

Your mom is insane. She is so goofy and needs no more coffee. She's had seven cups already. Plus the cup I know she snuck when we got off the plane and she said she had to go to the restroom. I don't know how you deal with her. She's like a five-year-old. Oh great, she's spotted someone who is selling poodles. I've got to go stop her from killing them.

Luke

As she finished reading Rory heard a knock at her door. "Come in," She said as she closed her laptop.

She glanced up to see one of the Gregory boys leaning against her doorway. She couldn't remember his name. She though it started with a T. Oh yeah, Tristan. "Hey," Rory said.

Hey," Tristan said right back. "Listen, I'm going to a party tonight. Sort of an end of the summer deal. You want to come?"

Rory hesitated. Parties weren't really her thing. Plus she had a feeling Ray or Regina had told him to be nice to her. "Ugh, no thanks," She mumbled.

"Come on. It'll be fun. You'll meet some kids. It'll be a blast," Tristan wouldn't let it go. Rory looked at him. What could she do? Things were d\going to be different from now on. Plus she needed to meet some people before she started school next Monday.

"Fine," Rory gave in

"Great. Maybe this'll loosen you up a bit, Mary," Tristan said with a smirk. "Be ready in twenty minutes." With that he left the room.

Rory stared after him, and then it hit her. "My name's not Mary," She called after Tristan.

She heard him chuckle then he called back over his shoulder, "Yeah it is!" Then he headed down the stairs.

Rory shook her head confused. Oh, well, she thought. She needed to get ready. She could try to figure Tristan out later.

A/N There's another chapter. Hope you enjoyed it. It was fluff, but it weas an update. I promise, more interesting stuff next time.

About the reviews, all I can say is wow. I never expected this to be such a big hit. I've gotten more reviews on this story then both of my other stories combined. I'm really glad you like it.

As for the pairing, I am taking my liberty of being the author and not choosing. I will probably have moments between her and several of the characters. Some may be the Gregory boys; some may be other characters I bring in. You'll never know who she's going to be with in the end. You'll just have to keep reading. Anyway, just review again. I'll be really happy.

Oh and one more thing. I'm looking for a beta. Please tell me if you're interested.

Kristie