(Warning: Femslash. Rory/Paris pairing. The characters are not mine. They are the creation of Amy Sherman-Palladino and belong to the WB and the CW. The idea for this was suggested by the episode "There's The Rub" if you can assume that after Paris arrived to find Rory home by herself that no one else showed up. These events would have taken place however in the spring of their final year at Chiltons. Since Rory's birthday is October 8th and Paris was born in December by that time they would have both unquestionably been over 18. My extremely grateful thanks to Nate Schimpf, knowledgable in all things Gilmore, for having reviewed the story and made corrections to bring in properly inline with the show.)
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Paris Geller groaned and pushed herself back from the dining room table and looked at her oldest friend Rory Gilmore. "Well, its taken half the night but I think I finally have this whole thing figured out. Somehow this subject just got blocked in my head and as you know once that happens I am stuck."
"I remember," chuckled Rory. "Well it took a little longer than last time but I think your look says 'She's got it, by George she's got it'. Its just lucky I was home and once again my Mom is gone so she didn't breeze in and out the entire time."
"And this time we didn't have half the young male population of Star's Hollow dropping by to see you," teased Paris.
"True, true," replied Rory. Noticing how tired her friend seemed she made an offer. "Tell you what. You can spend the night again if you want. It'll save you from having to go all the way home."
"Okay," replied Paris, a bit surprised but also pleased. The pair of friendly rivals closed up books and laptops and headed for the kitchen for a snack before going to Rory's bedroom.
Paris kicked off her shoes and gave a tremendous yawn. "Good gosh what a day. Thanks for helping me out by the way. I really appreciate it Rory."
"No problem," replied Rory. "Now let's find you something to sleep in besides your underwear."
"Now there is a very good idea. My bra is killing me." Paris suddenly giggled. "But no flannel PJ's with little bears on them please."
Rory looked down at her outfit and laughed. "I wasn't expecting company after all and I'll have you know these are near and dear to my heart. However," she opened a dresser drawer and pulled out a double handful of clothes, "I'm sure there's a t-shirt or something like that you can sleep in."
Paris looked through the offered clothing. She grinned and held up a nearly sheer short nightie that fastened with only a couple of ties across the front. "T-shirt huh? Is this what you call comfortable sleepwear? Looks more like something to make the boys stay awake all night. I didn't know you had it in you Gilmore."
Rory made a futile swipe at the garment. Truth be told, she had bought it and another one on a trip to New York City but had never had the courage to wear either one. Not even alone, much less for any guy. Paris deftly avoided the swipe and held the garment up in front of herself.
"Actually this looks more like something I would wear," she announced with a twinkle in her eyes.
"Well then," Rory put her hands on her hips, "Why don't you?"
"Why don't I what?" replied Paris.
"Put it on. Then you'll have something to sleep in that isn't covered in bears."
Paris arched her eyebrow. "well I'm sure I'll look very good in it, but what are you going to wear?"
"Me?" replied Rory indignantly. "I'm already wearing something."
"Not like this you're not," teased the other girl. "Or like, Paris suddenly darted forward and grabbed something else from the bundle Rory was holding. "Or like THIS!" Paris triumphantly brandished the other nearly transparent nightie. "Woohoo, Gilmore you little sexy thing you. Who would have thought it?"
Rory was torn between indignant denials and laughter. Laughter finally won out. Paris joined in, even as she pretended to flaunt both skimpy outfits in front of her.
"Okay, I tell you what," Rory finally managed to say. "You pick the one you want to wear and I'll wear the other."
"Deal," replied the blonde.
There was an awkward silence after the acceptance of what was practically a dare. The girls both continued to shoot defiant glances at each other. Neither made a move until finally Paris turned away slightly and started to unbutton her blouse.