A/N: Eek I have a world history mid-term tomorrow, oh well. I really should start my science fair project. Psht yeah right.

Chapter 11.

Rory came home to find the apartment empty. She noticed the red flashing light of the answering machine. Soon her mothers voice filled the apartment.

"Hey hun. How are you? You need to start calling mama more. Well, I guess that's it. I love you, bye."

That was the only message.

She made her way to the kitchen. Rory wondered where Jess could possibly be when she noticed the post-it note on the coffee maker:

I thought we'd play a little game. A scavenger hunt, actually. You'll find your first clue where you lay your head at night.

Rory all but ran to their bedroom. On her side of the bed, there was another note written in Jess' loopy hand writing.

The next place you need to look houses your mountain of clothes and thousands of shoes.

She got up and went over to the closet. This one was on a strapless silk dress that was the same blue as her eyes. Jess loved this dress on her, it was sexy but not slutty.

Put it on . Then go looking for the man who only has nice things to say about you, even though he puts you to sleep.

Rory quickly took off her jeans and HelloGoodbye tee-shirt. No sooner had she completely stripped, the dress was on her and being zipped up. She deemed her Chucks inappropriate and exchanged them for a pair of sparkly silver heels.

The moment she read the last sentence, she knew he was talking about Hemingway. Now, to decide which book he was referring to. Then it hit her. She found The Sun Also Rises on the small table in the kitchen.

I knew that Yale education would come in handy someday. This holds the soundtrack to our lives.

Rory's brows furrowed as she thought.

'Sound track to our lives.'

Something within her mind clicked. Soundtrack, the radio. She turned on her heel and walked back on into the living room. Rory opened the cabinet that housed the radio and was greeted with yet another post-it.

I see a road trip in your future. Where? To the hellhole formerly known as home. There's a CD to accompany you on your journey. The next clue may not be that easy to spot so keep your eyes open.

Rory remembered when a year ago Jess had referred to Stars Hollow as home. She grabbed the CD and made her way to the door. In one swift motion she picked up her keys from the table and exited the apart while locking the door behind her.

She made it to her car in record time. Rory quickly jumped in started the engine. She drove off the sound of A Heartwell Ending's, If looks could kill.

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Jess wasn't kidding. She almost missed the next clue. Something pink had caught her attention on the 'Welcome to Stars Hollow' sign. Rory pulled over and made her way over to the sign. She read it eagerly.

Somehow I know you almost missed this one. This is one of the best places to read. It's located in the middle of town. And if I remember correctly, this is where you said, "Thank god we both have perfect teeth. Think if we both had braces."

Rory hopped back into her car and headed in the direction of the gazebo. She smiled at the memory and was touched he still remembered. It quickly came into view and she parked outside of Kim's Antiques.

Rory walked briskly across the street. She inspected the stairs but there was no sign of a note. She climbed the stairs and noticed a piece of paper on one of the benches. Rory sat down and read it.

You and your mom came here every morning for coffee. We even shared out second kiss here.

With a smile, she made her way towards Luke's. The bell chimed jovially when she walked in. She scanned the entire dinner before spotting it near the stairs. Luke shot her a confused stare when he noticed her taking a piece of paper off the wall and reading it.

We had a spat in the aisles of the next place.

Rory stopped reading to think. Did he mean the bookstore?

Farmer John worked here too.

She know knew it was definitely Doose's Market. From her spot in the middle of the diner she could see the next clue. She shot Luke a smile and left leaving Luke utterly confused.

Rory was surprised Taylor wasn't complaining about the post-it on his door. She guessed he didn't notice. She peeled it off the door and read it quietly to herself.

This is the last clue. This place is very special to both of us and most of our time was spent here as teens. Our first date was here and also where you first told me you had feelings for me.

Rory ran as best she could in 3 inch heels all the way to the bridge. She was incredibly excited. She stopped running when she spotted him. His back was to her and she took the chance to watch him. She knew he'd know she was there soon.

Jess was wearing a dark pair of jeans and a black blazer. His hair blew in the wind. He looked absolutely amazing.

Rory made her presence known by clearing her throat. He turned around instantly. Jess saw her and he had to remember to breathe.

"Hi."

"Hey, you look nice."

"You don't look too ad yourself." She said as she made her way over to him.

"I guess you're wondering what the point of the scavenger hunt was." He asked once he noticed all the post-it notes in her hand.

"You guessed correctly. Now what is all this romanticism for?"

"Rory, I love you. Honestly I don't think I'd be where I am today if it wasn't for you. I guess what I'm trying to say is…Lorelai Leigh Gilmore, will you marry me?" He asked getting down on one knee.

Tears threatened to fall and ruin her make up.

"Yes. Of course I'll marry you."

Rory pulled Jess up and kissed him passionately. She looked down at her hand and admired the ring.

"Jess, it's so pretty."

The band of the ring was made of blue sapphires. In the middle there was a larger square-shaped stone.

"The blue reminded me of your eyes." Jess explained.

She kissed him again. Rory looked up at him and smiled.

"We're getting married!" she exclaimed.

He smiled, "I know."

"Mrs. Jess Mariano." She said as they walked hand-in-hand to go tell Luke and Lorelai.