She never wanted this moment to end. Her back pressed against a tree, her front pressed against him. It felt delicious and she knew that nothing in the world could compare. After a few more minutes, he pulled away slightly leaving them both panting for air. When she nervously opened her eyes she was met with his warm chocolate ones. Despite everything that just happened, she blushed and looked away. She was nervous and didn't know why. I mean, they practically made out in plain sight, this shouldn't make her nervous.

Suddenly, his hand pulled her face gently towards his and he lightly kissed her forehead, one of the sweetest things he'd done. She could almost cry right now.

"Why are you nervous?" he whispered in her hair. She gave him a light smile.

"I don't know, maybe because I just kissed my best friend, and I don't know how he feels about it," she whispered back. He smirked before leaning in to kiss her again, slow and sensual.

"You still don't know?" he asked sarcastically. She laughed and shook her head.

"I think I've got a pretty good idea. So, I hate to bring this up but are you and…you know…definitely over?" She asked nervously, shifting from one foot to another.

"Rory, I wouldn't have kissed you if I planned on getting back together with her. I would also be out of my mind." She smiled.

"So, does this mean we're like together?"

"What do you mean by together?" He asked, teasing her for being nervous. She bit her lip, not really wanting to ask again.

"Fine, we don't have to be anything. Now if you'll excuse me I've got to get home." She tried to keep the smile from her face as she marched away from the tree. He quickly swung her back around towards him and pulled her close.

"Is that anyway to treat your boyfriend?" She smiled when he said boyfriend.

"Ah well if you tease your girlfriend….than yes," she said mockingly. "Do you think you could walk me home? It's late and my mother is probably freaking out." He nodded.

"Of course, shall we?" He gestured for her to walk in front of him. He tried to hide a smile as she instantly reached back and tangled their fingers together. They walked in a peaceful silence, nothing awkward. She was completely happy just walking with him, no words spoken. He noticed that she was walking a tad slower than usual, and gave her hand a light squeeze.

"So I guess I'll see you tomorrow?" She asked once they reached her front porch. He pulled her into a long and searing kiss that left her wanting more. She parted her lips allowing him entrance to her mouth. As soon as she started to pull him impossibly closer, he pulled away earning a groan of complaint from Rory.

"You are such a tease Mr. Mariano," she whispered in his ear. He gave her his signature smirk.

"You are so dating me for my body Ms. Gilmore," he retorted. She pretended to think it over.

"Well…you're probably right. I don't see you complaining," she said with a smile before walking up the steps to the front door. He watched as she quietly opened the door to avoid waking her mother. He put his hands in his jacket, and walked across the lawn to his house.

As soon as Rory walked in she knew her mother was up. A plate of red vines was on the table, and a movie was paused. She tiptoed into the kitchen where Lorelai was rummaging in the fridge.

"Mom?" she asked tentatively.

"Rory! You're home, good." She quickly shut the fridge door with a soda in hand. She grabbed Rory's hand and led them out to the couch.

"Geez what's your problem woman!" Rory exclaimed after being thrown on the couch.

"Tell me everything. Don't you dare say nothing happened because I so saw that mildly pornographic kiss on the lawn!" She squealed. Rory buried her head in a pillow.

"Mom it wasn't really anything. After I left the house, I went to the bridge and he was there. We got into a fight because Tracy broke up with him and then he said we couldn't be friends and I told him it wasn't his choice and then I told him I loved him and then he kissed me, okay?" Lorelai's mouth hung open.

"That wasn't very detailed! Who taught you how to tell a story?"

"Mom please it's just new and I don't want it getting around, okay?"

"Fine….So how was it?" Lorelai said suggestively. Rory blushed.

"It was really…nice. He's such a good kisser," she gushed.

"Ah so it was way more than nice." Rory laughed.

"So are you two like officially boyfriend; girlfriend?"

"Um, yeah we are," Rory said feeling giddy inside. Lorelai became serious for a moment.

"Rory, you know this means that some of the rules are gonna have to change. I probably won't want you guys in your room with the door closed like you normally would. And under the circumstance that he hurts you I will be forced to kill him, any questions?" she asked. Rory smiled.

"Yes mommy," she said jokingly.

"Good. Now go get some sleep. We're going to Luke's early tomorrow."

"Why" Lorelai gave her a look.

"We just are, okay? Goodnight my darling child!" She said before dashing upstairs to her room. Rory just smiled and shook her head. When she got in her room she couldn't help letting out a giddy laugh about what happened today.

She and Jess actually kissed! The thought was hard to imagine, and yet it happened. She couldn't be more excited about seeing him. She got ready for bed, and slipped beneath the covers. She fell asleep as soon as she hit the pillow.

"So, do you think that Luke buys them curly, or he actually makes them? Lorelai pondered out loud. Rory would've answered but Luke came out with a huff.

"Lorelai I make them myself. If you're going to carry on about them every time you come in I will give you straight fries! Besides, it's eight in the morning! I shouldn't have even given you fries!"

"Luke! I cannot believe the words that just came out of your mouth!" Rory rolled her eyes. She moved away from her mother and Luke as they continued to fight. Was it too much to ask for a little peace and quiet on a Sunday morning? She took a bite out of her Danish, but almost choked when she saw Jess come out of the kitchen with her order.

"I believe this is yours," He said while placing a plate of pancakes in front of her. She gave him an incredulous look.

"You made me breakfast?"

"Well, technically you ordered it…I was just doing my job," he smirked.

"I see. This is weird you usually fill my coffee, now you bring me food." He shook his head.

"Would you like me to take it back and have Luke bring it out for ya?" He said in a teasing tone. She grinned at him.

"No, I guess your food is okay. You did make this didn't you?"

"Yes I did. I bet you they're the best pancakes you've ever eaten," he said smugly. She just laughed.

"Is that so? Well, what are you gonna bet me?" She said teasingly.

"Hmm I see you're in a playful mood Ms. Gilmore." He leaned in close to her ear. "If you win, and they aren't the best, than I will take you out to dinner. If you lose, and they are the best, I will still take you out to dinner. However you won't be allowed to kiss me." Rory raised an eyebrow.

"And what makes you think I would want to kiss you?"

"Huh, well I could come up with a couple of reasons."

"You know, you're basically saying that if you win, you don't get to kiss me. Sounds kinda mean to do to your self." She had arrogance written all over her face.

"Well it shouldn't be a problem. Some of us have self-control," he whispered very close to her ear. She shivered but tried to keep it hidden.

"I see well I guess we'll decide who wins," she said as she grabbed her fork and cut off a piece of her pancake. She dragged out the anticipation as she slowly lifted it to her mouth. "Here goes," she said as she took the bite off her fork. One minute later her eyes went wide, and Jess knew he had won.

"Pretty tasty huh?" He teased.

"Oh my God Jess! These are amazing! How? How was I able to land my self a chef for a boyfriend?" She questioned jokingly. He just shrugged.

"So you do know this means that you lost." Her face fell.

"So when is this doomed date going to occur?"

"Well, whenever you want is fine." Rory thought it over.

"In three years?" She asked hoping he would forget by then. He shook his head.

"I was thinking more like Friday night." Rory bit her lip.

"That's a week away, long time." She looked at him. "But I guess Friday sounds good." He gave her a nod and grabbed a coffee pot to fill her mug.

"Could you put that in a to-go cup? Mom and I are supposed to go shopping today so we better get going," she said apologetically.

"That's cool. I've gotta work all day any way. Stop by for dinner?" He said while placing the plastic lid on her cup.

"Of course, otherwise we'd starve." She joked before leaning over the counter to give him a quick kiss. He gladly reciprocated until Lorelai was heard clearing her throat.

"You know, I do believe playing tonsil hockey in a dining establishment is a major health violation." Jess looked away as Rory blushed.

"Come on mother, mustn't keep the sales waiting," she said quickly as She pulled Lorelai through the door. Jess just smirked and got back to work.

On his way in the house, Jess noticed that his mom was waiting for him in the dining room. He sighed before sitting in the chair next to her.

"Oh Jess, good you're here. I wanted to talk to you about something."

"Everything…okay?" he asked uncertainly.

"Well, the school called again," she whispered. He hung his head.

"Listen, mom I-" She cut him off.

"I am so proud of you Jess," she said with a large smile. His head shot up.

"What?" He couldn't believe what he was hearing.

"The principal said that you're graduating at the end of next month in the top five percent of your class! You did it, you're going to graduate!" She stood up and pulled him into a hug.

"I'm sorry to cut this down, but I've only got thirty minutes for lunch."

"Oh I knew you wouldn't want to make a big deal out of it," she said rolling her eyes. "I just knew you could do it."

"Thanks, but could you not tell anyone else? I don't want everyone to find out."

"Oh yes leave it to you to not want to share something great. But I promise I won't tell. But hey, if I were you I would get working on college applications. I know it's late, but hey it's worth a shot huh?" She was so excited that Jess had to laugh.

"Ok mom. And, thanks for being this excited it really does mean a lot to me,"

"Aw I knew you had a soft spot," she teased.

"Yea well, don't get used to it," he said as he got something to eat. Once he headed back to the dinner, he couldn't help but feel proud of himself for accomplishing what he did. He couldn't wait to tell Rory.