i've always felt these two characters would get along famously...such a shame they never actually talked in the show. so thanks for that ^_^

my favorite part is definitely this: "He shivers at the first burst of warm air and then puts his hand to his cheek to feel the contrast between hot and cold. It's something he's done since he was a little boy. A quirk he wishes he didn't have." - it's so cool, i reread it like 5 times.

i loved it so much :D

Woww, Jess's character is absoulutly perfect. This pretty much struck me as a character analogy, don't ask me why. I'm not even quite sure what I just said, but I know that you pretty much summed up whats going on in that mysterious little rebels head in what? two pages? Perfecto, also wicked good writing style, its really... sophisticated. lol if that makes ANY sense. Love it. Favorites worthy!

Great story. You write Richard perfectly. I'm not good at this reviewing thing, but this story is great :)

I'm having a marathon(spelling?) of reading all your fics in one day. I just love each and everyone that I read. I really enjoy your writing style, and just like how you keep so in touch with the character, but still make them something of your own. *stopes rambling* Loved it, and liked the Caulfield reference(spelling?)

Jess reminds me so much of Holden. I loved the "Mr. Caulfield"...hehe.

I love Richard, and I love Jess (duh), so...I love Richard/Jess scenes.=) And this was wonderful. The "smart ass" comment on Richard's part, and Jess's "scoreboard"...Perfect.

-Katie-

Okay, I just have to wonder where everybody is. I mean, you only have *3* reviews for this?? It's fantastic!

What a creative idea. I love Richard and Jess; that's so cool. And all these phrases you used...so perfect.

"He doubts it will wake anyone up (in Stars Hollow the creak of a step is comforting, not creepy), but he tries to be extra quiet anyway."

I love that! Comforting, not creepy. You pick the coolest little details to bring out in your stories. The creaks on steps. The way Jess thinks of himself, let alone the way other people think of him. What Richard says. How Lorelai's like him. Awesome!

"He shivers at the first burst of warm air and then puts his hand to his cheek to feel the contrast between hot and cold. It's something he's done since he was a little boy. A quirk he wishes he didn't have."

And another little detail you brought out. Sorry I'm obsessing over this, but I think it's so cool (and I use that word too much). "A quirk he wishes he didn't have." It's not part of the attitude he tries for. But he can't help this.

And then, the attitude? Sometimes, some people see through it anyway. Hey, maybe it has something to do with being part of the Gilmore family? =P

"The last of the embers are crackling softly, but he has tuned them out within seconds, choosing to focus on the words in front of him instead."

I'm not gonna quote the whole fic. I'm not gonna quote the whole fic.

I think. ;-)

I heart this.

"Her words are strong and insightful, but her handwriting is soft and scared. She is still unsure as to whether or not she's destroying her precious books."

A great insight on Rory's character. And something I would never ever have thought of. So awesomeness.

"The notebook he is holding (a boring yellow legal pad)"

I think I am gonna quote every single one of these (don't ask me exactly what 'these' are). But I am. Just warning you, lol. =D

"'Ah.' Richard says nothing in a way that says everything and walks over to the sofa across from Jess."

"says nothing in a way that says everything" --I love that! Wonderful. It doesn't make any sense, but it completely does.

...that *really* doesn't. Oh well. LOL.

"He is, after all, an artist when it comes to being nonchalant, indifferent, apathetic."

*hugs this story*

"He has always known that being with Rory is never just about being with Rory."

So true. Another thing they referred to and never showed us an example of. I wish we could have more scenes like this on the show! But at least we have the fics.

Fabulous job, Elizabeth. We miss you at the lit thread--hope you're having a great time! =D

Interesting. An interaction we never really got to see on the show; you did a great job with it. Scoreboard and all :) And Richard's last line--perfect. Just good and simple. Great job with this and keep it up!

It was great! And I know now that I am not going to be able to leave a fair review but all I can say is that I loved it. I can really see this conversation going on between Richard and Jess.

You're my hero. I wish I could writer Richard that well. This was a really fun little one-parter. :) Thanks for the ded. too! *blush* You Rawk.