A/N: Sorry I took so long to update guys! I had this 200 point project in English and I have just been busy but its here so enjoy!

Time stopped for Rory. She replayed his words again in her head and had yet to process them. My girlfriend. Jess had a girlfriend. Rory found this hard to picture. Obviously, he was going to move on because one can only take so much rejection but she still just couldn't believe it. Rory snapped out of her daze and slowly turned her head to Tessa.

Putting on her biggest smile Rory took a deep breath, "Nice to meet you Tessa."

Tessa smiled back at Rory, "You too." She looked over at Luke, "We meet again!"

Luke nodded, "Ya, I guess we do." Luke was having a little trouble standing. He realized that Jess was going to grow older and move on with his life but, he didn't think it would happen so fast. "Well, uh, y- you two can find a seat and I'll take your order."

Jess nodded and looked around the packed diner. There wasn't an empty table in sight. The only things open was two stools at the counter next to Rory. He hesitated for a moment. Jess wasn't even comfortable talking to Rory by himself right now, let alone with him and Tessa. He couldn't think of any situation that would be more awkward but, they were the only empty seats.

Jess looked over at Rory who was turned back around anxiously awaiting her meal. He gently tapped her shoulder, "Hey Rory," She turned around nervously. What could he possibly want? "There's not much room to sit in here so if it's okay..." Jess motioned towards the stools next to her.

Rory bit down on her lip. She couldn't tell them no, that would be beyond rude. Yet, she wanted nothing more then to just sprint out of there and disappear. Rory nodded with a small smile. Jess took the seat next to Rory and Tessa sat next to Jess. Tessa turned in her stool to face Rory, "So, how do you two know each other?

"Old friends," Rory said with a shrug. She didn't dare look over at Jess. It's not exactly a lie, just not the whole truth.

She nodded, "Well, I'm glad you guys get to see each other again then." Jess almost laughed out loud. Yeah, Great.

Rory smiled and changed the subject, "Uh-uh, so what's this I hear about you writing an article about our town?"

"Oh well, I work for this cute little magazine company and they wanted an article about one of those small modern towns. I told Jess about it and he suggested Stars Hollow! He's mentioned this place a view times but not enough for me to get a picture of it. So, I was stunned when I got here this morning because I from Chicago so, you get the picture."

Luke arrived and sat down Rory's food in front of her. "You guys ready?"

Jess grabbed a menu quickly, "Uh, I guess I am," he sat his hand on Tessa's knee, "What about you?"

"I'll get whatever he's eating." she said putting her hand on top of Jess's. Rory's eyes darted over. It was the smallest gesture of affection but yet, she felt her stomach twist slightly. She took a bite of her burger. It's just Jess. Why was it so weird for her to be sitting there? What difference does it make if he has a girlfriend or not? Rory sighed and took another bite.

Luke brought over their food and stood at the counter, "Well, I can't talk much right now because were a mad house as you can see but, come by again later if you two aren't busy."

She looked at Jess, "I don't think were busy are we?"

He shook his head, "No, we got nothing to do. Of course will come by later." Luke smiled and walked away.

Tessa's cell phone went off suddenly. She grabbed her phone, "Oh Jess! I gotta take this, should I go outside?"

Jess nodded, "Uh ya, want me to come with you?"

"No, that's okay. I'll be back in a few minutes." Tessa flipped open her phone and scurried out the door.

Jess breathed out deeply and looked over at Rory. She happened to look over also and for the smallest moment, their eyes met and all the awkwardness faded. They didn't even say a word but for some reason, they didn't need to. Just for that slight moment, there was no wall between them. There was no tension, it was just them. Jess took a deep breath, and opened his mouth to say something but just then, Tessa walked back into the diner.

"Sorry about that," she said sitting back down.

Jess looked down at the ground, "its fine," he said quietly not looking up. Rory put her hands in her lap and stared at them uncomfortably. Tessa noticed the sudden awkward silence, "Did I interrupt someth--

"No, no, no, of course not." Jess said looking up at her. He gave her a reassuring smile.
Of course not.

A/N : Okay so not my best chapter. Major writers block and I'm sorry about that but please tell me what you think anyways. Once again, thank you to all who leave me reviews! They mean a lot to me! Here are some of my top reviewers so far:

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