"No, I'm not going back there, Rory." Jess remembered that he had to go into that awful place, he knew he was a major factor in the evening going badly but he also knew from Luke that they would hate him on site.

"Please, my Grandpa will be there this time and he will get along with you great, just mention you love Hemingway, he's a huge fan."

"I don't think that will make any difference, I know the kind of guy they want for you Rory and I'm certainly not it."

"Ok, it's going to be a horrible evening, but please. They will make you meet them sooner or later and it's better to get it done."

"Urgh!" Would he deny this woman anything? "Fine, but you're gonna owe me big for this."

"I'll make it up to you, I promise."

Monday hadn't come round quick enough for Jess, the weekend dragged on as if it would never end. When Monday morning had finally arrived he was out the door by 6am dispite the fact he had been up talking to Rory until almost 2am, she had the morning off but wasn't expecting Jess until later. When he found himself awake at 5 he thought he would just go and surprise her. A few hours later he was outside her apartment block, it didn't look like the safest place but Rory had warned him about that, she had also promised that she was safe enough in there so he hadn't pushed the issue. He decided that instead of going up and potentially waking up Paris, a dangerous thing to do, he would call Rory.

"Morning, sleepy."

"Hey, you left yet?"

"Actually, was wondering if you wanted to get some breakfast with me?" Rory was slow while she waking up but she realised what he had said and made an excited noise down the phone at him. "Is that a yes?"

"Of course that's a yes, Paris is still asleep but give me 10 minutes and I'll come down to meet you, ok?"

"Sure, I'll be here, where's good for breakfast here?" He could hear rustling across the line as she rushed to get herself ready.

"We don't have a Luke's but there's a nice place down the street, walking distance, does great pancakes."

"Sounds good, I'll see you in 10."

Jess pulled out the book from his back pocket and settled on a bench across the road from the apartment block, although Rory said 10 minutes, that could mean anywhere from 5 to 20 minutes depending on if she gets accosted by Paris before she could leave. He was still sat there reading, he had gotten lost within the book and lost track of time, until he felt Rory sit next to him.

"Hey, you."

"Hey. So where's this breakfast place?"

He didn't want to admit it but he had been a little worried what the time apart would have done, if anything changed between them but his worries dissolved the second he saw her, he knew nothing had changed.

Rory had to go to the paper in the afternoon so Jess was left in the apartment to get some of his own work done, he decided he wasn't going to get anywhere with his writing so he took out one of the manuscripts the guys gave him and starting making notes, he was still doing that when Rory got back a little after 6.

"How was the paper?"

"Not bad, Paris still can't do anything without stressing me out but at least her and Doyle out tonight, what do you want to do tonight?"

"How about I cook you something?"

"Unless you want water for dinner I suggest something else." He laughed at that.

"How about we order in then?"

"Now you're talking." Rory laughed along with him then.

"Order whatever is good around here, and pick out a movie or two. You're pick for the night."

Rory was happy to just have a quiet night in with Jess after not seeing him for so long, there never felt like any pressure with him. She ordered some Chinese food from a good place nearby and picked out a couple of movies for them to watch.

"There better be no chick flicks tonight."

"No, I'm not as cruel as my mum. I've gone for the ever amazing breakfast club and The princess bride. If we have approval?"

"Sounds good to me."

They both settled in as the put on the first movie, they slumped comfortably on the couch. Jess had put his arm around Rory as she leant into him, she was glad to find that nothing felt any different than it did last time they had seen each other. Every now and again he would plant a small kiss on her temple or hair, the sudden knock on the door reminded them that they had ordered food. Rory laughed lightly as she got up to collect the food and pay the delivery man. She came back with enough food to feed an army which made Jess laugh out loud. He hadn't expected anything else from her.

They watched the movies without talking much, just enjoying each others company and the food. Jess had missed night like this with Rory, it was the best way to spend an evening. It was getting late as the second movie ended and he knew Rory had an early morning ahead of her so he suggested it was about time for bed and she had no delays in agreeing.

"I knew I was missing that t-shirt." Rory hadn't gotten changed for bed and he recognised the top that she had on over a pair of shorts as the last one of his he had given her to sleep in.

"I may have taken it home with me and forgotten to give it back to you." He watched as she began to blush. "It's comfy to sleep in."

"I know it is. I'm happy for you to have it though."

She laughed softly at him, he knew he didn't really have a choice in the matter, she was keeping it no matter what. He had gotten himself into a comfy pair of sweatpants for the night and settled himself into the bed next to Rory's small frame. He pulled her close so her back was against his front, he knew she was still awake when she moved against him, he couldn't help his body reacting to her movements but he turned his hips slightly in the hope Rory wouldn't notice anything. He kissed her temple and felt it as she moved her head slightly, gaining him acess to her neck and shoulder, he happily obliged by kissing her there too.

Suddenly he felt Rory turn in his arms and kiss him strongly, he was surprised but he kissed her back just as strongly. He put his arms around her back and pulled her close as he kissed her, another surprise came when she lifted her leg and put it around his, pulling his whole body flush to hers. He pulled away to look at her, she looked up at him for a minute before kissing him again.

"Rory, we should get some sleep." He pulled further away from her. He knew they were getting close to a point when he wouldn't be able to stop himself and he didn't want to pressure her at all.

"You want to go to sleep?" The look on her face was suddenly one of hurt.

"Hey, it's not that. I just don't want to push you Rory."

"You're not pushing."

She kissed him again then, and pulled him close to show him that she wanted to go further.

"Rory, are you sure about this?"

"I'm sure Jess, I promise."

He let himself go now, she was so confident in her answer and the look in her eyes told him that she had thought about this. He gave himself into her touch as her hands roamed across his torso, he rolled her over so he hovered above her keeping any weight off her. He allowed his hands to roam as well and enjoyed the reaction he got when he did. They enjoyed discovering each others sensitive areas, not wanting to rush anything. Their union was soft and gentle, conveying everything they felt for one another.