Chapter 8: To Jess, Love Rory

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Chapter 8: To Jess, Love Rory ********

(Previously)

Jess saw it immediately when he walked into his room. He'd heard Lorelai and Luke talking about it. He tried desperately to avoid reading it but he couldn't. It was like the paper was reeling him in. He picked it up and read the title; his heart stood still for a second, it was addressed to him personally. It wasn't an ordinary title, this one was different, it was special.

"TO JESS, LOVE RORY"

Jess sat down and began to read.

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(Chapter Eight)

To Jess, Love Rory

I've never really understood boys, their actions their expressions, anything. All I know is that just when you think you have what you want; something comes along, something that's better. That's what happened to me. When I was 16 I got my first boyfriend. He was your classic small town boy, cute, nice and reliable. He was always there even when I wasn't. However, during our second year of the relationship, a new guy comes to town. He's not your typical kid you'd find in my home town, he was from the city, he was a rebel and that's what I liked about him. Our first encounter was when he came over to my house for dinner with is uncle. He came into my room and looked at my books, of which I had many. I asked him if he liked to read and he responded with a "not too much." Later that week I found that he had stole my book to read, that's when I was first attracted to him. I found that we had so much in common, more than my current boyfriend. It wasn't like I could easily avoid the new guy, I saw him almost everyday. My boyfriend began to realize that the new kid and I had something going - very platonic however - but he read into it a little too much. I still stayed with him and reassured him that I loved him and that was that but I knew that I was lying to myself when I said that. Jess, the newcomer, had something that I was attracted to. We were complete opposites in most respects, I was the town princess and he was the town rebel. That's how everyone saw him, but I saw him differently. He was smart, kind, witty, and loved to read. I don't think I've had a better conversation about books than I've had with him. The beginning of our 'relationship' began when he bought my basket at an auction and we shared a nice lunch together followed by looking at the bookstore and pizza. This was when my boyfriend and I started to slip. I told him it was nothing and we were just friends and he bought it. I felt bad, but I really liked spending time with Jess. Our next 'big thing' together was that horrible night when Jess and I were taking a break from studying and we took a drive, and let's just say I ended up with a fractured wrist, that was all my fault, as much as the town wanted to blame Jess, I'll always blame myself. Anyways, past that, he was sent back to New York and I ended up missing my mother's graduation to see him. It was a simple time, lunch at a hotdog stand followed by checking out a neat little record store. Then, the day I was a bridesmaid at a wedding, Jess shows up in the park and without thinking, I kiss him. That was the last of it I'd pretty much say. I couldn't stand being there that summer with the tension between my boyfriend and Jess so I retreated and went on a school trip to Washington DC. I saw Jess a little for the next year but I devoted myself to my boyfriend and that was it. I tried to keep in touch with Jess but we lost contact after my first year in college and my boyfriend and I broke up right before college. That was my experience with boys in high school. It was never fun to be torn between two people and feel more in touch with the person you aren't attached to. This September I was sent by my boss to live in a small town for 2 months so I could understand small town life. The only problem was that I was sent to my hometown and a co-worker was sent with me as 'my fiancé.' That's what messed everything up. It turned out that Jess was still in Stars Hollow and we became close once again. We did a lot together; we went to bookstores, drank coffee and sometimes we just talked and enjoyed the moment we were in. Unfortunately, word got around that my co-worker and I were getting married and Jess found out. I had told him that there was nothing going on between us. When Jess heard about the 'engagement,' the look on his face brought tears to my eyes. I hurt him, more than I've ever hurt anyone. That is why I am writing this. I can't stand not seeing Jess and not being with him. I am sending my deepest apologies out and hope that he understands. To Jess, please forgive me. Not telling you the truth was the biggest mistake I ever made and my relationship with you means more than the world. I miss you and I think I'm in love with you. Love always, Rory Gilmore.

Jess closed his eyes when he was finished - he suddenly couldn't be mad at Rory anymore, not that he was in the first place, but he needed to tell her, he needed to talk to her, just see her, anything.

He quickly got dressed and headed downstairs; it was like he was 17 again, fresh and rejuvenated.

"Hey Luke, need any help?" Jess offered as he bounced downstairs.

"My, aren't we in a cheery mood today?"

"Yeah, well things seemed to change around a little." He said with a smile.

Luke knew exactly what got into Jess; he was in love.

"Where is it? Where is it?" Lorelai was practically on top of Luke as soon as she came into the diner.

"Where's what?" Luke responded as he turned around to give Lorelai a kiss.

"The paper, silly."

"You might wanna get one from Doose's. I have a feeling Jess might frame our copy."

"Ooo, it's that good. I'll be right back. Oh, can I have some pancakes, thanks." Lorelai rushed to Doose's and picked up a copy and was done reading it by the time she got back to the diner.

"You're right," she said as she sat at the counter. "Jess will definitely frame this."

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Rory went into work that morning, scared out of her mind. The article has been printed. Jess had probably read it. *Please let it work* she hoped.

"Hey, Sam," Rory said as she poured herself a copy.

"Hello to you too. Congratulations on your article. I hear Mr. Williams is very pleased with it. I read it this morning. Jess better accept your apology 'cause if he doesn't he's an idiot."

Rory laughed. "Me too, we'll just have to see how things go though."

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Over the next week, Rory got many calls regarding her article. Everyone wanted to know if Jess had responded.

"So, Rory, how's it going with Jess?" Lane wondered one night while they were talking on the phone.

"I don't know, I haven't talked to him since I left. I've tried calling. My mom told me he read the article and that he's acting like a 10 year old but asides from that, I haven't personally spoke to him. If I don't hear from him soon, I think I'll have to call him."

"What a moron! I can't believe he hasn't called you! You confess your love to him nationally and he hasn't talked to you!"

"Give it time; I'm sure I'll hear from him, I just don't know when. I'm gonna try and have a little faith in him.

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Jess felt bad about not calling Rory but he didn't want to ruin anything he had planned. Everything was working. It was Friday night when he left.

"Alright Luke, I'm off," Jess said as he walked down the stairs with his bags.

"You got this, don't worry about it. We'll be there tomorrow afternoon."

"Don't be late," Jess warned.

"We wouldn't dream about it. Did you make sure you got everything?"

Jess felt his pockets for his keys, etc. "Yup, I've got everything. I'll see you guys tomorrow."

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"Rory, the boss would like to see you." Laura, Rory's assistant told her on Saturday after lunch.

Rory got up, she'd talked to the boss once after her article and she wasn't really expecting another meeting so she hesitantly got up and walked to his office.

"Well, Rory, it's good to see you again. Please sit down."

Rory sat down nervously and crossed her legs.

"This is kind of last second Rory, but I was wondering if you could head over to Washington Square Park. There is quite the commotion there so I was wondering if you would cover it?"

Rory had been to that park quite a few times and loved it there. "I'd love to, when should I get there?"

"I think you should head over now, make sure to get everything."

Rory left the office and packed her bag with some paper and a recorder. She pulled on her jacket and headed to the subway to get to the park.

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Rory couldn't see anything as she approached the entrance to the park, just a whole bunch of people. We aren't talking a few, this was a whole crowd, so many that she couldn't see what was going on.

Rory pushed through the crowd, using her "I work for the Times" excuse as people gave her looks. She finally reached the center and finally saw what everybody else was seeing. Her heart stopped and she just stared at this sight in front of her.

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