-1A/n: I probably won't be updating regularly due to homework.
WHO TELLS YOU TO WRITE A 5 PARAGRAPH ESSAY BUT TAKES YOUR NOTES? My teacher is stupid. Rantisofficiallyover
Rory entered the bedroom and noticed Jess was still asleep. She leaned against the door frame and watched the rise and fall of his chest. She grinned evilly and ran over to the bed. Rory crawled onto the bed carefully and then stood up.
Jess woke up to the sight of his girlfriend jumping up and down on the bed.
"What the hell are you doing?" He asked, his voice laced with sleep.
"Why didn't you tell me I was famous around here?"
"Huh?"
"Mathew and Chris."
"Oh."
Rory stopped jumping up and down and plopped down next to him.
"I think it's sweet how you used to talk about Stars Hollow. I always knew you liked it there." She said cuddling into his side.
"Don't tell anyone, it'll ruin my reputation." He joked putting his arm around her waist.
"My lips are sealed."
"Thank-you. Now, where'd you go?"
"I decided it was finally time to call my mom."
"And…"
"First, she wants to thank you for making me, me again."
"It had to be done, that other person just wasn't you."
"I know. She read your book."
"Yeah?"
"She thought it was romantic."
"Huh."
"She made me realize some things too."
"Like?"
"That I've been in-love with you for all these years. And that you're the reason none of my other relationships work out." She said smiling.
"And is that a problem?" His trademark smirk in place.
"Nope. My mom also made me realize that I lost my virginity to Dean because you weren't there, and he was. And that I was only with Logan because he had the whole bad boy thing going on, like you."
"Do you think we'd still be together if I had stayed?"
"Absolutely."
"I regret leaving."
"All that matters is we're here now, together."
"Yeah."
"Hey Jess?"
"Hmm?"
"Over the years, have there been other girls?"
"No."
"Really?"
"Yeah."
"You know, I have to go back to Yale today."
"Yeah, I know."
"Hey, you should come too."
"Why?"
"You could visit Luke?"
"Uh huh."
"Fine, damn it. I just got you back and I don't want to leave you."
"Okay. I guess I could go visit Luke." He said with a smile.
"Jerk."
'I don't want you to leave me either."
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Jess grinned when he noticed Rory's smile as they passed the "Welcome to Stars Hollow" sign.
"It's good to be home." She said.
He nodded in agreement.
"You, Mr. Mariano, consider the Hollow home?"
"Once again, the reputation is at stake."
"I won't tell a soul."
Jess parked right outside of Luke's.
"I figure you want coffee?"
"Of course." She said getting out of the car.
"You're such an addict." He replied opening the diner door.
"I am not!"
The whole diner froze when they noticed the two walk in.
"Awkward." Jess whispered into her ear, sending chills down her spine.
"Very."
Luke came out from the storage room and could sense the awkwardness in the air.
"Jess, Rory! Hey."
"Hey, Luke. Do you know where mom is?"
"The inn, most likely. Do you want some coffee?"
"Yes, please."
"Do you want anything, Jess?"
"Nah, I'm good. Thanks." He said as they both took seats at the counter.
"So, I'm guessing mom told you about me and Jess?"
"Yeah. And I see you got Jess to come back and visit Hell?"
Jess turned his attention to Rory and she smirked at him.
"I worked my womanly wiles."
"Oh, jeez."
"What, Uncle Luke? It's human nature." Jess replied with a wink.
"Do you plan on staying in the apartment?" Luke asked gesturing towards the stairs.
"Yeah."
"Well then shut it about yours and Rory's…" Luke trailed off hoping they'd catch on.
"I promise."
The bell above the door chimed signaling the arrival of one Lorelai Gilmore.
"Lucas, I need a cup of coffee. Offspring!"
"Mom!"
The two shared a brief hug.
"I missed you."
"I was only gone two days. Besides, you had Luke to pass by the time."
"But it's not the same."
Rory rolled her eyes and Lorelai turned her attention to the man sitting beside her daughter.
"Jess."
"Lorelai."
"How are you?"
"Good, and you?"
"I'm good. How's Philly?"
Rory smiled at how civil they were being to each other.
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It was Friday and Jess had decided to surprise Rory with dinner. Somehow he had gotten Paris and Doyle of the apartment for the night and Paris to give him a key. She wouldn't be Paris if she hadn't threatened him bodily harm if something was missing the next day. Jess balanced cartons of tandoori chicken, biryani, and dahi vada as he made his way up the stairs.
Anger bubbled up inside of him when he saw none other than Logan knocking on Rory's apartment door.
"Oh, book boy. Do you know where Rory is?"
"What the hell are you doing here?"
"I've come to see if Rory's come to her senses yet. I'm the better choice because you're just a loser whose going nowhere fast."
"Oh really? What are you doing with your life? Huh? Last time I checked being a dick wasn't a profession." Jess said putting down the cartons of food.
"What kind of life can you provide for her? I can give her one of prestige, honor. A life where she won't have to work. You're going to bring her down."
"She doesn't want a life filled with snobs and people who only give a damn about themselves. Rory isn't the kind of girl who wants everything spoon-fed to her. She wants to earn it. I'm going to bring her down? Then, what's all your partying and doing stupid stunts going to do for her?"
"You know what man? I'm really getting tired of your face."
"Oh yeah, and I'm just jumping for joy over here."
The next thing Jess knew Logan's fist connected with his stomach. Jess stumbled a bit, then threw a punch that would definitely leave Logan's eye purple the next day. That's how Rory found them, fighting like barbarians.
"Jess! Logan! Stop it!" She yelled getting in between them.
"He started it." Logan replied dumbly.
"I don't care who started it, I'm ending it. What are you even doing here, Logan? You know what, I don't care. You need to leave."
"But Rory…" Logan started.
"Do not "But Rory" me."
Something in her eyes told Logan he really needed to leave. Once he was gone, Rory turned her attention to Jess. She winced once she took in his appearance.
"Are you okay?" She asked as she helped him pick up the cartons of food.
"I'm fine."
"Okay. What is this?" She held up a carton.
"Dinner."
"Aw, you brought me dinner?"
"Yeah." He said scratching the back of his neck.
"You're so sweet." She said before kissing him sweetly.
As she unlocked the door, she could hear Jess chuckle.
"I thought she was kidding."
"Who?"
"Paris."
"You talked to Paris?"
"Yeah."
"I'm sorry." She said with a laugh.
She pushed the door open and flipped on the light switch. In the light she actually saw the extent of his injuries.
"Oh, Jess." She gasped, "Come on."
Jess placed the food on the table and followed her into the bathroom.
"Sit." She ordered pointing to the toilet.
He sat down with a sigh. Jess watched Rory intently as she rummaged through the cabinet. She pulled out a bottle of alcohol, cotton balls and a few bandages. Rory poured some alcohol onto a cotton ball.
"This is going to sting."
She didn't give him a chance to reply before dabbing a cut. He inhaled sharply and Rory wondered what Logan's injuries looked like. She grinned evilly at the thought.
"I'm sorry." Jess stated.
Rory was taken aback, "Why?"
"I shouldn't of fought back."
"He shouldn't of started it. I'm sorry you even had to deal with him."
"You have nothing to be sorry for, Rory."
"I like the new grown-up Jess." She replied with a grin.