I punched her in the face. Square in the jaw. Stars Hollow's princess isn't quite as pure as before. I saw the blood trickle down her chin; I had broken it. I don't remember much else, I was inside the cloud that forms when two cartoon characters fight. It has always been perceived that the cloud was a physical aspect, but now through this personal experience I know it is much more of a mental dust storm. The results are clear though, though my black eye and scratched cheek cant seem to hide my smile.

(Earlier that day, Stars Hollow Gazebo)

"Rory, say something?" said Dean, my boyfriend, er, ex boyfriend. "I just think we need sometime apart." "Yeah, me too." I couldn't have agreed more. It wasn't that my relationship with Dean was bad, it was just boring. Im 16, I spend the majority of the time reading or doing homework. Others would say I need a life, but I love my life. My mom is my best friend (when you are 16 years apart and love the same things it tends to happen). I live in a great town, I have lots of friends, and I do great in school. I just want a little more fun, is that so bad? With a small good-bye and a quick kiss on the cheek, I left Dean alone at the gazebo. That is the second time Dean and I have broken up. Last time, after mom coaxes I moped, but this time was different; I just wasn't as sad. After I left Dean I went home to find a note from my mom telling me to meet her at Luke's for dinner. I felt a small smile creep to my face as I walked to my room to read my latest novel.