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Sorry this is so late school has been crazy. Had so many things due. I have been going crazy. I wrote an extra long chapter. It is a lot different then my last one I think. It still has a lot of the same things but it has a lot more too. I hope you all enjoy it.

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Sorry if there are any errors I worked on this until like 4 a.m.

Chapter 4: Dreams, School, Crystal, Lane and Paris

Rory's POV

I woke up to my alarm clock beeping. I rolled to my side and shut it off. As I laid there I realized it was now Monday, which meant school. How did the weekend go by so quickly? My weekend was filled with hanging out with Jess and my mom. Looking at my clock I noticed that I had to leave soon. I jumped out of bed and ran to my closet and pulled out my baggy jeans I always wear and a green t-shirt. (A/N: Outfits are always on profile if anyone likes seeing what I mean by them) After getting dress I pulled my hair into a ponytail and left my room to find my mom in the kitchen pouring some coffee.

"Morning mom." I said with a yawn.

"Morning sweets." She replied giving me a cup of coffee.

"YAY coffee I needed this. Thanks." I said talking a big gulp.

"So did you enjoy your weekend?" Lorelai asked with a small smile.

"Well I did spend a good part of it with you so yeah." I said while still drinking my coffee knowing what my mom was trying to get me to say.

"What about when you weren't with me though. You know when you were with Jess. How was that time?" She asked with a big grin.

"It was great. It is so good to be hanging out with him again." I said looking at my mom.

"I'm glad to her that sweets. So do you want to go to Luke's before school to get something edible?" She asked while getting up from her chair.

"Yeah sounds good let me just get my bag." I said running to my room grabbing my backpack and black hoddie. "Okay I am now ready let's go." I said as I tied my hoodie around my waist.

"I still think you need to rethink you outfits in the morning but I am too hungry to fight you so let's go." Lorelai said as she walked out the door.

As we headed to Luke's my mom was telling me about her latest dream. She always discussed them with me because she thinks I will know what they mean. She had finished explaining her dream.

"Seriously there was a bear in a dress knocking on out door and it was singing to me!" Lorelai repeated as she entered Luke's.

"Don't worry mom there still may be help for you." I said as I sat at the counter.

"How could you say that? My own flesh and blood, my daughter, my mini me." Lorlai said putting a hand over her heart with a hurt expression. "Luke! Rory's being mean to me!" She yelled to Luke, wherever he was. Luke came out from the kitchen looking at Lorelai like she was crazy.

"What was your yelling for Lorelai?" Luke asked in a half shouting half caring voice.

I couldn't help but laugh a little at them. Everyone knew they liked… no loved each other except for them. This was going to be an exciting morning now. As I was arguing with my mom about her dream I didn't notice someone else was listening to our conversation.

Jess's POV

I woke up and realized it was Monday. I didn't want the weekend to be over. I had such a great time. It was so good to hang out with her because she didn't hang with me because I was popular. I still felt as though I knew her before but I couldn't remember where from. I shock my head and got out of bed to get ready for school.

As I was getting ready in my room I heard yelling in the diner. I was curious to see what was going on I finished getting ready and quickly went down the stairs. I heard people arguing so I stayed behind the curtain to listen to them where no one would see me.

"Rory's being mean." Lorelai whined.

"I am not. I'm just saying you're crazy because of your dream." Rory argued back.

"That is still being mean." Lorelai said still whining.

"Well if you ask anyone I bet they would agree that you are crazy." Rory replied.

"Yeah right people would agree that I am not crazy." Lorelai said.

"A dream about a bear in a dress knocking on our dorr singing to you is the craziest dream ever. Making you crazy." Rory shouted. I couldn't help but laugh a little at this conversation.

"No it doesn't!" Lorelai shouted back.

"Yes it does!" Rory shouted yet again.

"No!"

"Yes!"

"NO!"

"YES!"

I laughed and walked out from behind the curtain as Lorelai and Rory continued arguing. I decided to break up the argument since this could last forever.

"I think I would have to agree with Rory." I said and Rory and Lorelai looked over at me finally stopping the argument.

"Ha, I told you I was right." Rory said as she turned to Lorelai with a huge smile. Lorelai whispered something into Rory's ear making Rory blush a little. I was curious to know what Lorelai said.

Rory's POV

"Ha, I told you I was right." I said turning to my mom with a huge grin.

"That isn't fair using your girlish charms to make a boy agree with you." She whispered into my ear making me blush a little. "I give u!" She yelled throwing her hands in the air.

"Yay I win." I said with a smile doing a little victory dance as I tried to forget what my mom said. I heard Jess laugh so I looked up at him. "Hey Jess." I said as he poured me some coffee. "Also thanks for agreeing with me. I don't think the argument would have ended."

"Hello to you too. I kind-of figured it wouldn't end so I had to interrupt. Anyways who wouldn't think that was crazy." He said with a little smile.

"I know!" I yelled. I looked at the clock and noticed I needed to head to school. "Great I have to leave and I didn't even get anything to eat." I said getting off my stool and grabbing my backpack. "See you crazy mom. Bye Jess." I said heading for the door.

"Hey wait Rory I will walk with you." Jess said. He ran to the kitchen to tell Luke he was leaving. I decided to wait outside since I was blocking the door. Soon I saw Jess come out of Luke's holding a doughnut. "For you." He said handing me the doughnut.

"My savior. Thanks." I said with a smile.

We walked to school as we discussed books since this weekend he had found me reading and we found out that we were both bookaholics I guess you could say.

"How could you not like Hemmingway?" Jess asked just about yelling as we finally entered school.

"I'm sorry he just puts me to sleep." I said with a little laugh because of his reaction.

"You're crazy." Jess said while he rolled his eyes.

"Hey that isn't very nice." I said pouting.

"I'm sorry you're not crazy you mom is. You just don't know what you are missing." He said with a smirk.

"Yes I knew I wasn't crazy. And the only thing I am missing is…. Well nothing really." I said laughing again.

Jess just shook his head at me as we continued down the hall. I saw Crystal coming toward us and panicked a little. I saw Jess look at me quickly then look at Crystal.

"Jess what are you doing with that geek?" Crystal said looking at me with disgust.

"Just hanging out with a friend Crystal. Like all last week, remember? Is there a problem with that?" Jess said looking straight as Crystal.

"Yes there is she is the biggest geek!" Crystal screamed.

"I don't care if everyone thinks she is because I don't think that way. She is my friend so would you please leave us alone." Jess said grabbing my hand and pulling me away from Crystal who was just standing in shock.

"Thank you so much Jess." I said with a small smile as we stopped when we were far enough away from Crystal.

"No problem, what are friends for right." He said giving me a hug.

"Right." I said as my smile grew. I saw the clock and noticed I was supposed to meet Lane and Paris. " Oh no I forgot I have to go meet Lane and Paris. Sorry Jess. I'll see you in class though." I said with a small as I ran to my locker.

"Sorry I am late guys." I said with a smile.

"I guess we will let it go for today." Paris said with a sigh. We all laughed and I started getting my stuff from my locker. I noticed how quiet Lane was and turned to her.

"Hey is something wrong Lane."

"Umm… well I have a question for you." Lane said looking at me.

"Okay ask away." I said closing my locker.

" Maybe we should go somewhere more private." Paris said. Lane nodded so I followed them as the lead me outside to some bleachers where no one was around.

"Okay can I know what you want to ask me now." I said as I started freaking out about what could be wrong.

"Are you Rose Maylie?" Lane asked looking at me with her arms crossed.

"Yes I am. How did you figure it out?" I asked looking at Lane. She turned away from me and didn't speak. I turned to Paris.

"When we went to see Jess we couldn't help but think she was familiar." Paris explained.

"Well now you know I am." I said with a small smile.

"I knew it!" Paris shouted with a smile. She gave me a quick hug and I looked over at Lane who still hadn't said anything.

"Lane." I said quietly as I walk towards her. She backed away from me a little as I approached her.

"How could you." Lane said looking up at me. "How could you not tell us? We are your best friends! How could you keep this from us! What you don't trust us?" Lane said with anger.

"No Lane I trust you both so much. I wanted to tell you but yet I couldn't." I said looking at her sadly.

"What did you think I would only care that you were Rose Maylie and not like you as Rory anymore." Lane said still angry.

"No. Well I want people like me for me. I know you guys do and always will but I was still scared to tell you. I didn't know how you would react. I am so sorry please forgive me." I said as I started to cry.

"How do I know you won't keep more from me? This is huge I thought you would have shared it with me." Lane said. The bell rang before I could answer and Lane picked up her stuff and ran to go to class. I stood there crying thinking about how I screwed everything up. I felt someone hug me and turned to see Paris.

"When we talked on Friday we both said how we wouldn't get mad at you Rory. She said you were too good of a friend to get angry at for this reason. I don't know what changed in her over the weekend to react like that." Paris said with a frown.

"What am I going to do Paris? I don't know what I will do if Lane stays like this. I feel so stupid that I never told you guys. This is all my fault." I said as I continued crying.

"Let Lane think about what happened. She will come around. I will make sure to have her talk to you after school. Just calm down and cheer up." Paris said.

"Thanks Paris. Why aren't you mad like Lane is." I said wiping my tears.

"Like Lane told me on Friday you are too good of a friend to get mad at over this. I know you well enough to know you don't want people liking you because you are popular. I also know you hate being the center of attention so you wouldn't want this getting out. I completely understand that you didn't tell us right away. It's good to know now my best friend is Rose Maylie it is awesome." Paris said with a smile.

"I was going to tell you guys. I was just telling my mom about it. I wanted to tell you and Lane but I can't tell Jess yet." I replied looking at Paris.

"Don't worry Rory everything is fine. Lane will be fine soon enough. We need to get to class though we are super late." Paris said giving me a quick hug a dragging me into the school. I headed to my class while Lane ran in the other direction to hers. I took a deep breath and opened the door to my class. When I entered everyone looked at me, ugh how I hated this.

"Welcome Ms. Gilmore please take your seat." Mr. Jolly said. I walk towards my desk and sat down. I noticed that Jess was staring at me looking confused as I sat down next to him. I sent the rest of class trying to listen to the lesson but all I could think about was Lane. When the bell rang I got my stuff around and quickly left.

"Rory!" Jess called to me as I walked down the hallway. I didn't know if I should try and avoid him or let him catch me. I slowed my pace as he got close to me. "Hey why were you late for class you looked upset." Jess said.

"Yeah I just got into an argument with Lane and got upset about it. I was late because Paris and I were talking." I said looking at him.

"Oh what was the argument about?" He asked a little curious.

"Just girl stuff nothing that would interest you." I said as I avoided looking at him.

"Well I am sure everything will work out you guys have been friends forever right. Nothing can get in between you guys." He said with a smile.

"Yeah been friends forever." I said quietly.

"Well come on we must get to class. Anyways Lane is in this class so maybe you can figure everything out then." Jess said grabbing my hand a pulled me towards class.

When we entered Jess pulled me to my seat. I saw Lane sitting in her seat and she avoided looking at me. I looked at Jess and he motioned for me to talk to her and I shook my head no. Soon our teacher entered class and started our lesson for the day. Again I tried to focus but was too focused on wanting to talk to Lane. When class ended I turned to say something to Lane but she was already leaving the room. I sighed and got my things around as I noticed Jess was waiting for me. I smiled at him and we started to leave the classroom.

"Why didn't you say anything to Lane I could see you wanted to." Jess said as we walked together to class.

"I don't know I just couldn't." I replied.

"Well you still got all day so I am sure everything will work out." Jess said.

"Yeah I can only hope." I said as we arrived at class. I saw Paris and walked over to her.

"Hey Rory have you talked to Lane?" Paris asked.

"No I was going to last period but I chickened out." I replied

"I tried to get her to say something before class started but she didn't listen." Jess said as he sat in his desk.

"That he did. I will talk to her after school. It will give me time to clear my head." I said looking at Paris.

"Sounds like a smart plan I will make sure Lane meets you. Why don't we go to the bleachers were we talked before school started." Paris said.

"Yeah that sounds good to me. Thanks so much Paris." I said with a smile.

"No problem." She answered with a smile.

"Do you need my support too?" Jess asked with a small smirk.

"Again I will say it was over girl things nothing you would want to hear about. So no you don't need to come." I said with a small smile.

"Fine then." He said sticking out his tongue.

"Real mature Jess." I said laughing. He just smiled and turned to listen to our teacher who just entered the classroom.

School passed by quickly from then on. Soon it was over and I was growing nervous to talk to Lane. Even though she was in my last class she still left before me. I quickly finished changing and ran to my locker. Once I had everything I needed I walked towards the bleachers. I saw Lane and Paris already there. Lane's back was facing me and she was talking to Paris. I took a deep breath and approached them.

"Hey guys." I said to them. I noticed Lane was looking at the ground.

"Hi Ror." Paris said with a small smile. She then nodded her head telling me to say something.

"Lane I am really sorry I didn't tell you about being Rose. It was so hard keeping it from you guys but I hadn't told anyone and I didn't know how too. I didn't know how you guys would react. I wanted so badly to avoid something like this from happening. I can understand you are mad that I kept this from you but I had to. I didn't want the attention that it would bring to me. You know I hate attention I just feel uncomfortable with it. I'm the geek of school not popular. I can only hope you will forgive me." I said looking at her.

"I understand now Rory and I get it. I even promised Paris I wouldn't get mad at you and I went against that. I thought all day about what Paris and I talked about on Friday. It made me realize that it wasn't worth getting mad at you for. I know you would never keep this from us if you didn't have good reason and you did. I am just glad that I know about it now. I mean it is so cool you are Rose Maylie!" Lane said with a smile. I was so happy I ran and gave her a huge hug. I looked over and saw Paris and nodded for her to come join. We group hugged and started laughing.

"So everything is good now?" I asked looking and both of them.

"Yep everything is perfect." Lane said smiling.

"You know that this means you have to bring us to performances now right?" Paris said smirking.

"I wouldn't want it any other way." I said with a big smile. "I promise I won't keep anything from you anymore guys. BFF's?" I said still smiling.

"BFF's." Lane and Paris said together.

We all laughed and started walking away from school discussing that this weekend they would come to Hartford where Rose was performing. We were deciding what to wear and do. They both were trying to come up with their disguises since I told them my mom wore one. It was good to have them know my secret. I couldn't wait for till I could tell Jess, which I hope would be soon. I smiled as thinking about how good it would be to have everyone I cared about knowing my secret.

Hope you all liked it. Again sorry for any errors. I will try and get the next chapter out by next Friday. Please review I love reading what you guys think. Thanks for reading!