A/N- I'm baaaack! Haha. I'm working on writing again. Things have not been easy since my last update/author's note. I'm undergoing a lot of change and dealing with some really crappy stuff. But I'm writing again. Which is good, right?
I've made decisions about the things I mentioned at the end of the last chapter. Rory and Jess will be staying at SHH for now. I might move them during their sophomore year, like on the show. Lane will be joining the band in the near future. Dave will appear before then though. I love Dave. Chris coming is still up for debate in my mind. Thanks for the suggestions on what you want to happen!
It's way out of date now, but since I asked you who you wanted to be president I'll tell you who I wanted. McCain. I just don't agree with a lot of the things Obama supports. It doesn't matter now though because Obama is president and we should all support him.
That now concludes a very long author's note.
Jess' POV
"Awww! My little cousins got a date!" Josh cooed. Jess had just told him about asking Rory to homecoming. "That's so cute." He reached over and ruffled his cousin's hair.
"Don't touch my hair." Jess complained, slapping at his hand.
"Okay, okay." Josh held up his hands in surrender. "When is this thing? I will definitely be here for it."
"October 11."
"That should work for me." Josh pondered. "So shall we go see your girlfriend, Jesse?"
"She's not my-"
"Yeah, yeah, yeah." Josh hopped to his feet and headed out of the house. Jess reluctantly followed behind him.
"Where are we going?" Jess asked jogging to catch up to his cousin.
"I'm going to the diner. You are probably going to look for Rory." He glanced at his watch. "You've been away from her for a whole two hours now."
"Shut up." Jess headed for the old bridge. Josh continued toward the diner. Before he got to the bridge he spotted Rory standing in front of the video store, with Tyler. As he got closer she saw him and gave him a look. Jess smirked and continued towards them. When he got there he snaked and arm around her waist and kissed her temple.
"Hey Bambi." He turned to Tyler. "Hi Tyler."
"Jess." He nodded. "So, I guess I'll see you later Rory. And don't worry about the other thing." He gave her a sad smile and walked away.
"Bambi?" she questioned.
"Yes."
"Why?"
"Because you always use Bambi eyes to get your way."
"Oh. That's sweet." She kissed his cheek.
"What other thing are you not to be worried about?"
"He asked me to homecoming."
"Did he?"
"Yep." She started walking them toward the diner. "I had to inform him that I'm taken."
"Good." Jess pulled her closer. "Josh is planning on coming back in October."
"He didn't leave already, did he?"
"No, he's at the diner. He's leaving in the morning."
"I thought so."
"Rory! Jess! Rory! Jess!" they turned to see Lane running towards them. "Oh my god! Guess what?" she yelled crashing into Rory.
"Ah! What?" Rory was laughing and trying to keep her balance after the collision.
"I met my soul mate today!"
"Really? Who?"
"His names Dave. He goes to church. He plays in a rock band. He is adorable. And he has the cutest lisp."
"Awww! Now don't tell me he's Korean, because that would just be out of this world."
"He's not."
"Have you talked to him?"
"Not really. I said hi to him and smiled but that's it."
"How old is he?"
"He's a junior."
"Wow, Lane. An older man."
"I know. Well I'm off to watch him at soccer practice. Bye!" Just as quick as she had come, she was gone.
"Wow." Rory said looking at Jess.
"Yeah." He shook his head and smiled. They continued to the diner. Josh and Lorelai were inside huddled over the newspaper.
"Hey guys!" Rory greeted as she and Jess walked in.
"Hi Rory!" Lorelai smiled. She shut the paper and flung it across the room. Behind the counter.
"What was that for?"
"What was what for?"
"You just threw the paper across the room."
"What paper?"
"The paper you and Josh were reading."
"Josh and I weren't reading a paper, were we Josh?"
"Nope. There was no paper reading going on here." Josh shook his head furiously. Meanwhile, Jess had gone behind the counter, picked up the paper and began reading it.
"What is this?" he demanded carrying the paper around the counter and placing it on the table so Rory could see it. In large print at the bottom of the second page it said, "ANNOUNCEMENT: RORY AND JESS WILL BE ATTENDING THE STARS HOLLOW HIGH HOMECOMING TOGETHER. WHICH MEANS MISS PATTY, GYPSY, BABBETTE, JOSH AND ANDREW CAN PICK UP THEIR MONEY AT THE NEXT TOWN MEETING."
"Why would they be getting money?" Rory asked.
"Have you guys been placing bets on us?"
"Well," Lorelai started.
"Um." Josh stuttered.
"I was totally against it!" They blurted at the same time.
"Yeah, sure." Rory shook her head at them.
"We're very disappointed in you two." Jess told them.
"I know, I know." Lorelai hung her head. "Miss Patty started it then everyone else jumped in and I was dragged into it Rory! I had no choice!"
"Uh huh."
"It's true." Josh spoke up. "Unfortunately, you were WAY off Lore." He smirked at her.
"Shut up." She folded up the paper and wacked him with it.
Rory and Jess both rolled their eyes and continued to watch the other two banter.
A/N- Well, I'm off to do my math homework, ick. Review, please!