Chapter Twelve

'Well I was always under the impression that we were humans. Maybe this is more of a philosophical question.' Jess said glancing at her.

'You know what I mean Jess. I mean are we friends?…More?' Rory looks away awkwardly as she says this 'Because I'd like to be more than your friend, but if you don't want that then it's fine. I can be happy just being your friend.' She added quickly. Jess smirked that customary Jess smirk. Reached up to her face turning it to face him, planting a small kiss on her lips.

'You are so much more than a friend!' He whispered to her, looking in her eyes. She smiled and kissed him back.

'So I can officially tell people that we're together?' Rory asked excitedly.

'You can scream it from the rooftops if you like.' Jess said flashing her a rare smile. Rory laughed and kissed him lightly on the cheek.

'I think I'll start by telling my mum.' Rory answered him 'But then who knows. You may find me on the roof of the diner yelling it out.'

'Shall we go find your mother then?' Jess asked.

'Wow you're actually willing to come with me for this bit?' Rory asked looking at him with widened eyes.

'I'm not thrilled about it. See this is all part of my plan, be irresistibly charming and kind now. Doing and saying all the right things so that you're too hooked in future so when, and I know it's a when. When you ask me to meet your grandparents, father and so on I can say no and still you won't leave me because you're hooked.' Jess revealed his plan.

'Intriguing, however it's unnecessary because I am already hooked.' Rory smiled getting to her feet. Jess stood in front of her taking her hands in his and kissing her.

'I love you too.' He whispered softly. Rory looked up at him shocked, but smiled back and hugged him tightly.

'I like the sound of that.' Rory sighed as they walked off hand in hand.

'So where will you're mum be?' Jess asked putting his arm around her waist.

'It's 12.30! She'll be at the diner. Where I was supposed to meet her half an hour ago!' Rory said quickening her pace.

'Hey hang on a second you're going to rip my arm out of the socket!' Jess protested as he got dragged along.

'You can let go if you want.' Rory offered looking over her shoulder.

'Not a chance. Took me this long to get you didn't it.' Jess said matching her pace. They reached the diner in record time flying through the door Rory sat at the table with her mum. Jess stood to one side looking uncomfortable.

'Ah my one and only offspring. You took your time getting to mommy. What took you so long?' Lorelai asked not having noticed Jess. Rory offered him the seat next to her which he took reluctantly.

'Mum, we wanted you to be the first to know,' Rory began. Lorelai took a sharp intake of breath knowing what was coming next 'Me and Jess are together' Rory confirmed Lorelai's suspicions.

'I see…' Lorelai said unsure how to act 'Well I'm happy for the both of you. If this is really what you want'

'It is mum' Rory reassured her 'I love him' She added shyly.

'And you?' Lorelai prompted the all to silent Jess.

'I know you don't like me much,' Jess started glancing at Lorelai then back to Rory with a small smile 'But I've loved Rory since the first time I spoke to her.' Jess revealed. Rory smiled and took his hand in hers squeezing it lightly.

'Good answer' Lorelai couldn't help but smile. He really did seem to mean it 'Well then I'm not going to fight this. If you're happy then so am I'

'Thanks mum' Rory smiled then turned to Jess 'Rooftops' She said with a smile. Jess smirked and laughed slightly.

'Rooftops!' He agreed, leaving Lorelai confused.