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Chapter 10: The Real Rory

Rory's POV

We were now at the mall and I just new it was going to be a long day. I turned to my mom as she started to talk about our plan for the mall.

"Alright so I have a list of what we will be needing to get. I'm thinking we need jeans, new t-shirts graphics and plain, tank tops, camisoles, may be a jacket or two, and may be some cute vests if we see any. Also some skirts and dresses. Yes Rory you will be trying them on. I know you hate them but you will look cute and you need a little change. Then we have to get some shoes and accessories. I think that should do it. Am I missing anything?"

"Nope you got pretty much everything covered. If we need to we can just get stuff as we see it." Lane said.

"Good idea. Now let's shop!" My mom said jumping a little with excitement.

"What have I gotten myself into?" I mumbled as I followed her.

"You have just entered you worst nightmare." Paris whispered to me with a little smile.

After what seemed like weeks we were finally done with shopping. We had gone to stores like forever21, rue21, urban outfitters, hot topic, the icing, ulta and many more. The stores I got the most in were forever21 and rue21 though their stuff is so cute. ( A/N: Love those stores!) We were now leaving the mall and we were all carrying at least eight bags. Yeah my mom was way too excited about this shopping trip. I have a whole new wardrobe though along with accessories and some make-up. All in all my mission is about complete.

"So how about we head home and have a girls night. We can swing by and get some movies, Oh and snacks we need snacks." My mom said as we reached the car.

"Sure anything to make me not have to try on clothes. I was starting to feel like Barbie, poor girl I now know how she feels." I said as I put my bags in the car.

"Yeah move night sounds good to me." Lane said with a smile.

"How about we get the movies and you can get the snacks you want Lorelai." Paris said as we were all in the car and headed home.

"Perfect idea Paris!" She replied with a smile.

It wasn't long before we were in Stars Hollow. We went home quickly and took all the bags into my secret room.

"Alright everything is in here. We will put stuff anyway later but for now I must get snacks while you get the movies." My mom said as we walked out of my secret room.

"Sounds like a plan. We will just meet back here then?" I asked looking at her.

"Yep see you guys soon." She said as she walked out the door.

"Okay girls let's go get us some movies." I said as we made our way out of the house.

"What movies should we get?" Lane asked as we entered the store.

"I want at least one comedy." Paris said as we started looking at movies.

"Well well well look who's here. Bory and her wittle friends." Really whoever is talking is very immature. I turned to find that it was Crystal standing there with Jess a little bit behind her.

"Crystal, Jess." I said.

"I'm gonna go find a movie babe." Jess said without even acknowledging me.

"So you actually thought Jess wouldn't be mine. You are pathetic if you ask me. He is mine and always will be." Crystal said with a smirk.

"Look Crystal." I said getting closer to her. "I could care less about and Jess. You guys are perfect for each other. The popular jerk and the cheerleader bitch. See perfect match. I'm sorry we can't keep this conversation going but I have better things to do." I finished as I walked back to Lane and Paris.

"You'll regret saying that Rory. Just wait until Monday you'll see that you should never mess with me." Crystal yelled as Lane, Paris and I walked away from her.

"That was awesome Rory. What got into you?" Lane said with excitement.

"I don't know it's all this change. I guess I finally see that I don't have to put up with her crap." I replied with a smile.

"Well I'm proud. What do you think she will do on Monday though?" Paris asked.

"Who knows but I really don't care. Let's get these movies and go have some fun." I said as we went to pick out our movies.

Even though I stood up to Crystal and it felt really good to do that I couldn't help but worry a little about what she is going to do on Monday. I decided not to think about that now though tonight was about fun. Lane, Paris and I soon had our movies and went to meet up with my mom. As we got home she had all the snacks ready and we started the movies right away. It was nice to have a girl's night. We had fun commenting on the movies and eating a bunch of junk food. Some they were all asleep but I was still awake. I snuck to my secret room because inspiration for a new song hit me. I sat down and started writing. It didn't take long for me to finish the song. I smiled at it and snuck back to out to the living room and fell asleep.

. Skip to Monday …..

Sunday flew by and now it was Monday. I got up and dressed in my new clothes we got from the weekend. I had on a pair of skinny jeans, a graphic t-shirt about reading, some earrings, a cropped hoodie and my converse. ( A/N: Outfit on Profile!) I put on a little mascara and eyeliner and I was ready for school so I grabbed my new bag and left the house kissing my mom on the cheek as I left. I was soon at school and when I entered the hall became silent. People stared at me and began to whisper. I tried to just ignore them but I couldn't help but overhear two girls talking, they just happened to be Crystal's friends aka the cheerleaders Louise and Madeline.

"OMG so it is true." Louise whispered to Madeline.

"Yeah I can't believe she actually thinks by dressing like that and changing her hair she will get all the guys!" Madeline whispered rolling her eyes.

"I mean she isn't that great looking. Anyways she is such a slut for thinking that. None of our popular guys would even look twice at her. I hate her." Louise said glaring at me.

"Totally agree. We are way hotter than her. I mean look at us." Madeline said as she did a little twirl by Louise showing off her short skirt and low cut top.

I was shocked at what I was hearing so I walked right up to them. They both glared at me as I approached them but I didn't let them say anything.

"Who told you I wanted all the guys." I said with anger in my voice.

"Why should we tell you slut." Louise said still glaring.

"Don't you dare call me that." I said as I got up really close to her. "If anyone is a slut it is you two and the rest of your little cheerleading group. Do you even look in the mirror in the morning? You are falling out of you clothes and your faces are caked with make-up. Now I will ask again who told you that."

"Crystal… she told everyone well the populars at least you wanted Jess from her and all the other popular guys and any other guys you could get. And that you changed your look so you could accomplish that." Madeline answered since Louise looked like she couldn't respond.

I nodded and left them where they were they both still looked shocked from my outburst. I got even angrier after I heard that. Of course she would say something like that I should have known. I was now walking down the hallway with a mission on finding Crystal. Everyone had heard my conversation with Madeline and Louise so they were staring at me even more than before. I reached where the populars usually are and sure enough I saw most of them there. Including Crystal and Jess. I didn't care how many of them were there she was not going to get away with this. As I was approaching Crystal someone must have told her I was coming because she turned around and looked at me.

"Well if it isn't Rory the new school slut." She said with an evil smirk.

"How could you? What have I ever done to you that you would have to ruin my life even more like this." I exclaimed looking at her. If people weren't looking they sure were now.

"Whatever do you mean? You told me everything I said at the movie store. I'm only speaking the truth." She said trying to sound innocent.

"I never said any of that! I changed because I was sick of my old look and wanted a change and wanted to show the real me. It has nothing to do with guys. I would never want any of the popular guys they are man whores and I don't go for that kind of guy so don't worry you are safe. So fine I don't give a shit anymore tell anyone whatever you want about me. I'm not going to take it. People will talk about me but they don't know me. No one does… No one has tried to get to know me so fine talk about me all you want. Just know that I don't care anymore you can't hurt me anymore." I yelled at Crystal and turned around to look at everyone who was crowded around. "You hear that talk all you want I don't care anymore. You guys have nothing better to do then to hurt someone who none of you have even given a chance to. I hope you all are happy with yourselves. And Crystal" I said turning to face her again. "You say I am a slut but have you look in a mirror lately. Like I told two of you "friends" you are the ones who are sluts." With that I turned and left them all to stare at me shocked. I stop though a turned back around and approached Jess. "I hope you are happy with yourself too. I thought we were actually going to be best friends again. You know like when we were younger. We were inseparable. I guess I was wrong though because you are nothing but a jerk that won't talk to me anymore. I hope you have a nice life with the populars cause I am done." I turned and pushed myself thought the crowd finding Lane, Paris, Zack, and Jamie standing there with smiles on their faces. The all ran up to me and hugged me.

It felt so good to say all of that. I knew that I had done the right thing by saying all those things and it was nice to see my friends so happy that I did. It felt good to finally be the real Rory and no one was going to stop me from being her.

Jess's POV

I couldn't do anything when I saw Rory approach my "friends" and I. She looked so different. I liked the old her she didn't need to change anything about her she was great just the way she was. What am I saying I'm supposed to be mad at her aren't I? I knew now that I couldn't be mad at her. Hearing her say all the things she was saying made me think of how stupid I was. Wait she is talking to me now…. Well more like yelling. Wait I knew her when I was younger. As she walked away to be joined by her friends I couldn't help but want to be apart of that group again. I can't believe how stupid I was… well how stupid I am. Rory and I were friends when we were younger though? Oh my I remember now! We had known each other since we were 7, when I moved in with Luke. We really we inseparable… why did that stop? I can't remember but I know now that I have to make things right with her again.

"I can't believe she just did that." Crystal said breaking me from my thoughts. "And how come you didn't say anything to defend me. I mean I'm your girlfriend you should have done something."

"You're kidding me right?" I shouted looking at Crystal.

"Ummm… No." She said looking confused at me.

"You were a bitch to her and made up rumors about her. Why would I defend you?" I said still shouting.

"You are my boyfriend you should care about me not some little geek who has now turned into a wanna-be." Crystal said with a huff.

"Well I am not going to defend you when you are a bitch and had no reason to be." I was going to continue when the bell rang. "I have to go to class. See you guys later." I said turning and walking away from my "friends".

I walked into class and saw Rory was already at her desk. I sat next to her and took a deep breath.

"I'm sorry about Crystal what she did was wrong."

"Like you really care Jess." She said not looking at me.

"I do care Rory." I tried to continue when she interrupted me.

"Sure Jess please just leave me alone."

"Fine." I said with a sigh. I'm going to make it up to you one way or another Rory I thought as I looked at her. I knew it was what I needed to do. She didn't deserve what she has gone through.

Rory's POV

School was over and I was very happy about that. I said goodbye to my friends and headed home. It may be Monday but I still have a performance to do. Once I was home I headed to my secret room to find an outfit to wear. I picked out a yellow draped top, a black skirt, boots, earrings, a necklace, and a yellow and white mask. (A/N: Outfit on profile.) Once I was dressed I headed with my mom to Cloud 9. I went backstage and waited until I was to perform. It didn't take long for someone to come get me.

I started my performance off with as always 'Get This Party started'. It always got the crowd excited and pumped up. Next I decided to perform 'Goodbye to you' followed by 'Hot'. Once I had finished Hot I had a new song that I had to perform. It was the last part of my mission.

"How's everyone doing tonight!" I shouted into the microphone. The crowd cheered and I smiled. I looked at the crowd and saw that Jess was sitting there watching me. I took a deep breath knowing I had to do this. "So everyone this is my last song and it's a new one. It's called Ignorance. I hope you like it." I said as I stared at Jess.

"If I'm a bad person, you don't like me

Well I guess I'll make my own way

It's a circle

A mean cycle

I can't excite you anymore

Where's your gavel? Your jury?

What's my offense this time?

You're not a judge but if you're gonna judge me

Well sentence me to another life

Don't wanna hear your sad songs

I don't wanna feel your pain

When you swear it's all my fault

Cause you know we're not the same (no)

We're not the same (no)

Oh we're not the same

Yeah the friends who stuck together

We wrote our names in blood

But I guess you can't accept that the change is good (hey)

It's good (hey)

It's good

Well you treat me just like another stranger

Well it's nice to meet you sir

I guess I'll go

I best be on my way out

You treat me just like another stranger

Well it's nice to meet you sir

I guess I'll go

I best be on my way out

Ignorance is your new best friend

Ignorance is your new best friend

This is the best thing that could've happened

Any longer and I wouldn't have made it

It's not a war no, it's not a rapture

I'm just a person but you can't take it

The same tricks that, that once fooled me

They won't get you anywhere

I'm not the same kid from your memory

Well now I can fend for myself

Don't wanna hear your sad songs

I don't wanna feel your pain

When you swear it's all my fault

Cause you know we're not the same (no)

We're not the same (no)

Oh we're not the same

Yeah we used to stick together

We wrote our names in blood

But I guess you can't accept that the change is good (hey)

It's good (hey)

It's good

Well you treat me just like another stranger

Well it's nice to meet you sir

I guess I'll go

I best be on my way out

You treat me just like another stranger

Well it's nice to meet you sir

I guess I'll go

I best be on my way out

Ignorance is your new best friend

Ignorance is your new best friend

Ignorance is your new best friend

Ignorance is your new best friend

Well you treat me just like another stranger

Well it's nice to meet you sir

I guess I'll go

I best be on my way out

You treat me just like another stranger

Well it's nice to meet you sir

I guess I'll go

I best be on my way out"

I finished and the crowd exploded with cheers. I smiled as I looked out at them. I then looked at Jess and noticed his expression. I could have sworn it changed from confusion to hurt to sadness but I shook it off knowing he didn't care anymore. "Thanks everyone. Hope you all have a great night!" I shouted as I left the stage.

It felt great to perform that song. It was about Jess and how he ignored me ever since I told him the truth. I needed to do that to finish my mission for the new and improved Rory. Now that it was over I couldn't have been happier with how everything was turning out. I was finally the real Rory. I wasn't hiding who I was at school. It made me start to think that may be I didn't need to hide behind Rose anymore. That was the thought that kept running through my head as I headed home. Do I not need Rose anymore? Could I show not just my school but also everyone else who the real Rory is?

A/N: So there it is. I hope you guys liked it. I really liked writing this chapter I had a lot of fun and added a lot more than I originally had planned for this chapter. Again I love getting reviews so please review if you can. Hope you all enjoyed this chapter.

The song Rory sang was Ignorance by Paramore.