They walked inside together holding hands both also cautious of the reactions they were getting from other people. Kyle was the first to approach the couple. Dean instantly noticed how intoxicated Kyle had become as Kyle slung his arm around his neck.

"So Dean are the two of you like back together now?" Kyle asked.

Dean turned to face Rory and smiled before answering his question.

"Yes we're together."

"That's great man. And even greater for me...do you know what this means?"

Dean looked at him questioningly. "No Kyle what does this mean?"

"Stars Hollow's favorite couple is back together and it all went down here, at my party. I'm going to be legendary for this."

Rory gave Dean an apologetic smile feeling bad for him for having to be in this situation.

"Yeah Kyle you know Dean and I have only been back together for like minutes and I'm not quite ready to share him yet." Rory said grabbing onto his arm. "So..."

"Oh right...the two of you want to be left alone. Got it, no problem. But hey both of you make yourself at home."

"Thanks Kyle." Dean said as he walked away. "And thank you for saving me there."

"He has a point though; you know everyone will be talking about this tomorrow."

"So let them talk."

"Well you want to sit down?"

"Yeah sure let's sit."

They both made there way over to a vacant couch and even though they both had plenty of room they sat with their legs touching. And Dean's arm also managed to find it's way around Rory.

"Have you seen Lane lately?"

"No not since Dave was helping her out for some fresh air earlier."

"Oh well I've seen her since then, while you and Lindsay were talking..."

"Oh yeah you were sitting with her right?"

"Yeah, I just feel like I've been a horrible friend tonight. I shouldn't have let her drink so much, I should have been around to look after her you know?"

"I know what you mean but at the same time you can't feel bad about it, I mean you sort of had a lot going on tonight yourself that you could've used some advice with."

Just as Dean finished what he was saying to Rory, Lane walked by with Dave.

"Hey Lane..." Rory called out to her. "I was looking for you." Rory explained as Lane walked over to her and Dean.

"Well I've been in the bathroom puking my guts out; don't ever let me drink again."

"Lane, I'm so sorry. I should have been there for you tonight."

"Really Rory it's fine, just because I'm wasted doesn't mean I can't see what's going on...you've had quite the night yourself and I want all of the details as soon as I am fully able to comprehend them." Lane turned to walk away but quickly turned back to face them. "Oh Dean, by the way it's good to have you back." Lane told him patting him on the shoulder.

"Thanks Lane, I'm glad to be back."

They both watched as Lane walked away and rejoined Dave.

"So there is something I've been meaning to ask you about but haven't really had the chance." Dean mentioned.

"What?"

"What happened to Harvard...why is it Yale all of a sudden?"

"Oh well I got accepted to both but I talked it over with my mom and we made a pro con list and Yale sort of won. It's weird I know, the fact that I've obsessed over going to Harvard for so long but I'm 100 sure that this is the right decision. Besides Yale is a lot closer to Stars Hollow so that means I'll be able to see you more as well."

"I'm really starting to like this idea of Yale."

"So is Southern Connecticut State still the one?"

"Yeah I mean I think so, that's the plan."

"I'm really proud of you Dean."

"It's nothing compared to what you've done but thank you."

"So I'm sure you've heard about this little thing that Stars Hollow High is having...what's it called again?? Oh yeah, prom. Are you by chance going to this little event Dean?" Rory asked mockingly.

"Yeah the prom I've heard it mentioned a few times."

Rory cleared her throat and waited for a response. "So..."

"Rory would you like to go to the prom with me?"

"Wow Dean, I thought you would never ask. Yes I would love to go to the prom with you."

"You look really happy."

"Did I mention how bad I wanted to go to the Stars Hollow prom?"

"No you didn't."

Dean inched closer to her and kissed her gently. As they pulled away from one another Rory noticed the glares they were receiving as she glanced behind Dean's shoulder.

"Dean maybe we should talk more about prom upstairs...where we can have a little more privacy." Rory quietly told him.

Dean began to look around himself realizing what she had meant.

"Alright you go first...I'll follow in a few minutes that way it's not so obvious." He whispered to her.