A/N: Standard stuff, (Not owning characters) and the two songs are Sorta Fairytale by Tori Amos, and Overkill by Colin Hay. Enjoy! Please R&R!

Chapter 2- Midnight Melodies

Lane and Dave are in the middle of the dance floor. Lane is wearing a very pretty, long peach dress. She also has the corsage on that Dave gave her. Dave is wearing a fancy tuxedo. It didn't surprise Lane much since she'd almost always seen him in a suit, but it was a little different and a lot more special tonight.

"I can't believe we are actually here, THE Stars Hollow High Prom. And I came with who I wanted to, and not some Korean doctor in the making, that my mother arranged for me. It's all thanks to you, and your insane rambling speech to my mother, which I thought was going to be the last words from you."

"Lane, your mother and I understand each other. And you're welcome about the insane rambling speech. It had to happen; I couldn't let Young Chu have you for another minute longer."

"Aww.Dave." She buries her head in his shoulder. They continue dancing to the slow song being played.

"You know, this night is special for me too, Lane. It's our first official date."

"It is isn't it? We spent so much time together secretly that I forgot."

"It was fun being a secret for a while, but I want to be able to hold your hand, to be able to kiss you, and tell you I love you in public. I can do that now without the fear of someone seeing us. That's such a relief."

"I agree." She smiled and he brushed a hair from her face. Leaning in he kissed the end of her nose, and then her lips. It was very soft, but full of passion. The chemistry was strong here. She made a soft moaning noise, telling him not to stop. He continued for a moment sensing her enjoyment.

"Wow, "she exclaimed quietly."It's even better when it's not a secret." She smiled.

The two floated about the dance floor the rest of the night.

Rory lay down on her bed, her boom box played in the background. It'd been a week since Jess left. The phone call she had received made all the memories come flooding back.

on my way up north

up on the Ventura

I pulled back the hood

and I was talking to you

and I knew then it would be

a Life Long thing

but I didn't know that we

We could break a silver lining

And I'm so sad

like a good book

I can't put this

Day Back

a sorta fairytale

with you

Why couldn't he talk to me? Did he not care as much as I thought? He's just so confused right now. I wish I could help. I don't think I'll ever hear from him again.

and I rode along side

till you lost me there

in the open road

And I rode along side

till the honey spread

itself so thin

for me to break your bread

for me to take your word

I had to steal it

And I'm so sad

God, I told him I wasn't gonna pine. What am I doing? Pining? No, I'm being concerned. Who are you kidding, Rory? You're pining. I have to go to Europe tomorrow though. I need to stop now, at least for now. What a mess!

And I, I don't

didn't think

We'd end up like

like this.

He sat on Jimmy's couch reading A Farewell to Arms by Ernest Hemingway. A story of a solider in love, forced to not rely on anyone else but himself, and it costs him true love. Oh, it was a good book, but God! That didn't sound familiar at all, did it? All except for the soldier part. Why couldn't I say something? I hurt her so much. She was in tears. I'll never see her again. I am such an ass. What was I thinking? She's all I have.had. I ruined it, just like every other relationship in my life. All of them, my mother, my other girlfriends, Luke, and now her. She's going to Europe now for a month and a half. I don't know anyone here but Jimmy, but it's the only place I have now. I wish I could see her again, just to tell her everything, to tell her I'm sorry. I guess that won't happen soon.

He put on a pair of headphones and let the guitar strums take him off to sleep.

I can't get to sleep

I think about the implications

Of diving in too deep

And possibly the complications

Especially at night

I worry over situations

Alone between the sheets

Only brings exasperation

It's time to walk the streets

Smell the desperation

Especially at night

I worry over situations

I know will be alright

It's just overkill

Day after day it reappears

Night after night my heartbeat, shows the fear

Ghosts appear and fade away