READ:: NEED TO KNOW:: Okay, so I hope this doesn't affect the story.. but in earlier chapters I mentioned that they were all Juniors in high school. Now I am changing it. They are now all Seniors.
Disclaimer: I own my imagination, my thoughts, and this storyline.
A/N: Okay this might be hard to explain, but this is a crossover of One Tree Hill and Gilmore Girls. All you really need to know is:
1. Karen Roe and Lorelai Gilmore met each other in a single pregnancy class. Karen had Lucas four weeks before Lorelai had Rory. Lucas and Rory grew up in Stars Hollow together and are BEST friends. Their other best friend is Haley James.
2. The town remains Stars Hollow NOT Tree Hill.
3. Karen works with Luke they share the diner. Luke was Karen's friend along with Lorelai's when they were pregnant. Luke did so much for them, and so Karen named Lucas after him. The diner is still called Luke's.
4. Liz and TJ have been married since Jess and TJ's daughter Brooke Davis were twelve years old.
5. Jess has been known as the bad boy player and is dating Peyton.
6. Tristin DuGrey NEVER existed.
7. They are all Seniors at Stars Hollow High.
8. Nathan is still the big basketball star, but Dan and Deb are divorced.
A/N2: I doubt you really care, and are probably saying "Get on with the story!", but I felt like you needed to know this information to understand the story better.
Friends
Really everyone likes everyone, but the people they hang out with are:
Peyton Sawyer, Brooke Davis; Rachel Gatina
Rory Gilmore, Lucas Scott; Haley James
Jake Gagelski, Logan Huntzberger; Jess Mariano
Lane Kim, Mouth McFadden; Paris Gellar
Enemies
Rory Gilmore and Peyton Sawyer
Paris Gellar and Rachel Gatina
Logan Huntzberger and Dean Forrester
Relationships
I don't want to spoil it and tell you who will end up with who, but I will tell you who are together now:
Peyton Sawyer and Jess Mariano
Haley James and Nathan Scott
Rachel Gatina and Dean Forrester
ON WITH THE STORY!!!
Previously on One Stars Hollow:
Rory pulled away, completely and sighed, "Jess… I told you I was sick of sneaking around. I want to be with you, openly. If you want to be with Peyton, then go. But if you really want to be with me… then break up with her. I do not have anything against her, and I hate being the other woman."
"What was wrong with you? I've never seen you drink."
"I just wanted a drink, okay?" Haley snapped.
"Okay, sorry…"
She sighed heavily, "I'm sorry, I just… Nathan and I broke up."
Surprisingly, Lucas felt his heart skip a beat; he couldn't help but to smile. He had to hold it back, "Why?"
Jess opened his eyes slowly, "What is it?"
"We fell asleep on the bridge!" Rory stood up and shook her head, "My mom is going to kill me!"
Peyton walked in the diner and heard Liz and Jess going at it behind the curtain.
"Where were you last night?!" Liz whispered harshly.
"I fell asleep on the bridge, I'm sorry."
"With?"
"Excuse me?" Jess raised his eyebrows at his mother's question.
"I said with whom? Rory?" Liz's voice went lower where Peyton couldn't hear anything else.
Fell asleep on the bridge? I thought he was sick…She thought as Luke walked out and took out a pad and pen, "I don't want anything, Luke." She smiled a bit.
The bell sounded as the door swung open and Lorelai and Rory walked in, "On the bridge?! Rory! Why didn't you call me?!"
Rory sighed, "Mom! I'm sorry it was an accident! I was just reading and I fell asleep!"
Lorelai turned to her, her face calm, "Were you with anyone?"
"I was wi-" She looked up and saw Peyton staring at her and her mother, intently, "I was by myself."
Lorelai shook her head and sat down, draping her jacket over the back of her chair, "Okay… we'll talk more at home?"
"Okay." Rory looked down at the table to avoid eye contact with Peyton.
When Jess walked out of the back with his mother trailing close behind, his eyes went directly to Rory. He smiled a little at her, then caught a glance of Peyton standing in front of him.
"You fell asleep on the bridge?" Peyton raised one eyebrow and looked over at Rory, "Funny, so did she."
Jess sighed and shook his head, "I've got to get to school."
Peyton glared at him as he brushed past her and walked out. She made her way over to Rory's table and sat down, "Hey Rory; Lorelai." She put on a fake smile.
Lorelai smiled a little and kissed Rory's cheek, "I've got to get to work; tonight you are so staying home and telling me everything. And I mean everything."
Rory glanced at Peyton, then nodded, "Okay." When Lorelai walked out of the door, Rory looked back at Peyton, "Need anything in particular?"
Lucas walked in followed by Haley, "Having a party on a Thursday night was a bad idea… why did someone suggest it?"
"Because Stars Hollow is filled with idiots." He looked over to Rory's table and saw the look plastered on her face which was mostly known as 'Help me.' He then glanced at Peyton and narrowed his eyes. Walking over to the table and glared at Peyton, "Why are you over here?"
"I was just trying to ask your friend what her activities were last night." Peyton wouldn't take her evil stare off of Rory.
"Hey, how about you leave her alone?" Haley bit out and walked to Rory's side, "We're going to be late for school and you're annoying me."
Rory looked up at Haley, surprised. She had never been mean to anyone; it just wasn't in her nature. She got up and walked out with Lucas and Haley, "Wow Hales, what's gotten in to you?"
"She's hung-over." Lucas deadpanned, then chuckled a bit, "Odd, isn't it?"
Rory threw her arm around Haley's shoulders, "What's wrong, Haley? You look down."
"Nathan and I broke up." Haley sighed and bit her bottom lip.
"Aw, Haley, I'm so sorry!" Rory hugged her tighter, "Things happen for a reason, though, so don't worry about him." She smiled a bit as they reached the school.
When they all got into their homeroom class the teacher wasn't in there. Peyton went to the back and sat beside Jess.
Rory walked in and saw the two; she rolled her eyes and sat by the window.
Jess looked up at her, watching her walk to the opposite side of the room and sighed.
Haley walked in next and sat in the front next to Logan . He smirked at her and looked back down at his book.
Brooke walked in with Lucas laughing about something he said and sat beside Rory, this surprised Lucas, but he sat on the other side of Rory anyways.
"So, I was thinking… want to come over tonight? So we can get to know each other better?" Brooke whispered leaning over to Rory.
"Why do you want to get to know me better?" Rory whispered back.
"Because of Jess, duh." Brooke whispered back and then straightened up when the teacher walked in.
Rory's eyes got big and her mouth dropped open. How does she know?!
"Good morning my little seniors, today we have a transfer student. He came from North Carolina . Meet Chris Keller." He grinned as a boy walked in with a cocky smirk and big bright eyes.
All the girls looked up and smiled a bit. The boys kind of looked him up and down in a way that would make someone turn to ice.
"Tell the class a little bit about yourself." The teacher smiled and sat behind his desk, leaning back into his chair.
"Okay, my name's Chris Keller. I transferred here with my sister, Natalie Keller. She's a junior. I don't like school, in fact, I don't want to be here and I don't need to be here. I'm a musician, so school isn't my thing. I'll be out of here in no time so don't get too hooked on me." He smirked and looked at Rory, Haley, Peyton, and then Brooke, "Looks like I'll be making my rounds."
Rory blushed.
Haley looked down at her paper.
Peyton rolled her eyes.
And Brooke raised her eyebrows.
"Thank you Mr. Keller, that is all."
Chris sat down behind Rory and reached up, "Hi." He whispered.
She smiled and chuckled a bit, "Shh…"
He leaned back in his desk and smirked a little, then turned his head and saw Jess glaring at him. Oh Stars Hollow could be fun after all. He thought as the teacher stood up and started his lecture.
Rory walked into the lunch room and sat at a table by herself. Lucas and Haley were just walking in and getting their trays. Brooke walked over and sat in front of her, "So are you coming tonight or what?"
"Brooke, there is no reason why you should care about getting to know me when school is over for us in a few months. And I already know who I am voting for Prom Queen."
Brooke opened her milk, "Yes, but you and Jess have this little thing going on behind my best friend's back and I need to know if I like you enough to keep it hidden or not."
She shook her head and laughed, "There is nothing between Jess and I." She looked up at Jess and Peyton walking through the cafeteria and she shook her head again, "See? They are happy." She rolled her eyes and looked back down at her food.
Haley and Lucas walked over and sat down. Lucas sat beside Rory and Haley sat beside Brooke, looking at her questioningly, "What are you doing here?"
"Uh, eating... duh. Hi Luke." Brooke smiled.
Lucas nodded to her, "Hey Brooke." He looked up at Rory whose gaze was over at the table far away from them. He turned and saw Peyton and Jess arguing about something, and then he looked back at Rory.
"Peyton stop!" They heard Jess yell as Peyton stood up and ran out of the cafeteria.
When Rory looked up, Jess was running after her. Rory stood up and threw her tray away. When she walked out of the cafeteria, she brushed past Peyton and Jess and walked to the courtyard. She sat on the bench and rubbed her face until she felt someone's presence. She looked up and saw Chris.
"Hey there." He smirked at her, "What is a pretty young lady doing out here alone? Your boyfriend shouldn't leave you by yourself."
Rory laughed, "For one I can protect myself, its Stars Hollow, and two" she looked up at Jess and Peyton in the distance, "I'm not sure I have a boyfriend."
Chris smiled, "I guess that's good for Chris Keller."
"Why do you refer to yourself in third person?" Rory furrowed her brow and laughed a little.
"It's one of the many things that make me… well hott." He smirked.
Rory laughed, "You think you're hott?"
"Yes, I do. Now, I see that you have a thing for this Jess guy and I know he has a little something for you… he gave me the stare for flirting with you. So, how about you go on a date with me tonight… and we make him jealous. Sound good?"
Rory laughed and then looked at his serious expression, "Uh, yeah… sure. I'll be staying with his sister tonight. How about we have a group date? I have a few couples in mind." Rory stood up and brushed off her pants, "I'll talk to you later, go to Luke's Diner at 4:30. Okay?"
Chris smirked, "Yes ma'am."
She smiled and walked off back to the cafeteria. She sat down beside Lucas with a smile on her face, "Brooke if the offer still stands I will stay with you tonight."
"Oh goody!" She clapped her hands, "Wait, why the sudden change of heart?"
"We are going on a group date, you and Lucas, Haley and someone, the new boy and I, and… Jess and Peyton." Rory smiled, "Should be fun, right?"
Brooke nodded, "Uh… right." She smiled.
Rory nodded and stood up, "Find you a date, Hales. And tell Peyton about it, Brooke." The bell rang, and she then walked to her next class.
Jess pulled Rory into the supply closet after last hour and kissed her quickly, "I have bad news."
"What?" Rory asked, looking down at her shoes.
He tilted her chin up to meet his eyes, "What's wrong?"
"Nothing." She wouldn't look him in the eyes.
"Rory what is wrong with you?" He demanded, in a worried tone, "I'm serious."
"Nothing, what is it you wanted to tell me?"
"I have some stupid group date tonight with Peyton that I can't get out of, so whatever plans we had tonight… I'm sorry."
"I know."
"You know? About the date? How? You aren't exactly with that crowd." He smirked a bit.
"Is that why you chose to cheat on Peyton with me? Because I'm not in that group… you won't get caught."
"Whoa, Ror… where is this coming from?" Jess furrowed his brow and let go of the hold he had on her waist.
Rory shook her head, "You still haven't broken up with her. Well, it looks like you made your choice between us. If you wanted me so badly then you would have dumped Peyton. Man, I'm so stupid. And yes, I know about the date. I planned it… I'm going on a date with Chris Keller and I wanted to have a few friends along with us."
"Rory stop… I'm sorry. I'll break up with her; I want to be with you." He brushed her hair behind her ears.
Rory backed away and put her hand on the doorknob, "That's what you said last time. And the time before that. And the time before that. And the time before that." She turned the knob and pushed it open a bit, "I'm done… until you and Peyton are done." She walked out of the closet.
Shaking his head, Jess bit his lip and kicked the mop bucket, "Damn it!"
Lucas walked with Rory to Luke's and opened the door with her behind him, "What's with the sudden interest in having a group date with Brooke and Peyton?"
Rory shrugged, "It's not a sudden interest… I just figured since you and Brooke are getting close I need to like her… and Peyotn is her best friend so she could come to make Brooke more comfortable."
Lucas smiled, "Well thanks Rory…" He sits down beside her.
Karen came out, "Hey Lucas… Hey Ror. What can I get you?"
"Nothing mom, I'm fine… just about to go get ready for a date." Lucas leaned over and kissed his mother's cheek, "See you tonight." He kissed Rory's head and walked out of the diner.
At 4:30 Chris walked in and sat beside Rory, "Hey there."
"Hi." Rory replied smiling, "So is your sister coming with us?"
Chris shrugged, "I believe so… she found a guy to come with. Jake?"
Rory smiled, "I know him. He's nice, no need to worry about Natalie being with him. He has a daughter, though."
"Oh wow… how old is he?"
"He's our age. Eighteen." She watched as Haley walked through the door smiling, "Let's go Rory! We need to go to your house and get me ready! I have a date!"
"You found someone?!" Rory smiled and jumped up off her stool.
"Yes! Logan." Haley smiled and bit her lip, "So let's go."
"We're getting ready at Brooke's." Rory smiled a little, "Sorry."
"Oh that's fine!" Haley replied, "Nothing can bring me down tonight…" She giggled.
"Pick me up at eight, at Brooke's, k?" Rory said, turning to Chris.
He nodded to her.
Brooke slipped on her shoes and walked out into the living room where Rory, Haley, and Peyton were sitting, "So is everyone ready?"
"We've been ready." Peyton deadpanned, "You take forever."
Jess came down the stairs and looked at Rory. He swallowed hard then averted his gaze to Peyton, "You ready?" He said, his voice lacking in happiness.
Peyton nodded and stood up, "Yeah. We'll meet you guys up there at the restaurant?"
"Yup!" Brooke smiled and looked Peyton up and down, "You look fabulous…" She grinned and turned to Rory and Haley after Jess and Peyton had walked out. She noticed Rory's longing eyes follow Jess out the door and she actually felt bad for her. This girl really liked her stepbrother.
Someone knocked on the door and Brooke walked over to open it, "Hey Logan." She smiled, "Haley!" Of course since she had been having a thing with both Logan and Lucas she felt a pang of jealousy hit her when Logan held his hand out for Haley. But she picked Lucas.
After they left Brooke looked down at Rory sitting on the couch, "You're so pretty when you get fixed up, Rory." She smiled softly.
Rory looked up at her, "Oh… thanks." She smiled, "Your dress is very pretty. Thank you for making the reservations, I know if I tried I wouldn't succeed… it's very expensive."
"No problem." She bit her lip, "Rory, I'm sorry."
"Sorry? For what?" She laughed a little.
Brooke shrugged, "I know it kills you to watch Jess with Peyton everyday… and I know it kills Jess that you are going on a date with another guy."
"No it doesn-" Rory stopped and just sighed, "It's okay… Peyton's his girlfriend. I get that."
Brooke was about to say something else, but was interrupted by the door, "Come in!" She yelled as Lucas opened the door with Chris standing behind him.
"Ready to go?" Both girls nodded and walked out.
Rory walked out of the restaurant. The date is going great… it is fun hanging out with everyone and Brooke isn't as bad as she seems. Natalie is sweet and Chris is trying as best as he can to make Jess jealous and I am grateful for that… but I just can't sit in there and act like nothing is wrong. Someone walked out of the restaurant and snapped her out of her thoughts.
"Hey." She heard a husky voice that was awfully familiar to her.
Rory turned to her right and faked a smile, "Hey… having fun?"
"Truthfully? No." He laughed bitterly.
"Why not?" Rory asked looking at him. She shuffled her feet and pulled her light sweater around her. It was pretty cold tonight.
"Come on, Rory, you know exactly why. I hate seeing you with this guy. It's nothing wrong with him, but… I hate seeing you with someone else."
"Well… that's how I feel everyday!" Rory shrieked pushing her hair out of her face.
Jess sighed, "Rory… I didn't know this was how you felt about this, until I saw you with him. But honestly, do you really like him?"
"No! I like you, Jess! I want to be with you! Just not secretly! And that looks like it won't change so… then… I guess we'll never be together! Have a nice life with Peyton." She pulled her sweater tighter around her and walked away from him.
"Rory." Jess called as she started to walk away, "Rory…" When she got into the taxi he got louder, "Rory!"
She got in the taxi and wiped her eyes with the back of her hands. Rory looked back out the window and saw him sitting on the bench beside the restaurant door. She wanted to stop the taxi and go hug him, but then she saw a tall blonde walk out and sit beside him. She turned around to face the front of the road and rode the rest of the way home staring out the window.
A/N: This chapter to me seemed a little… blah… but I guess it was another filler and I hate saying that, but since nothing too big happened then it was a filler. However… the new student and his sister might be ripping some relationships apart and others may be forming. And Jess will be patching up things with one girl and ending things for good with another… well review please!