A/N: Thanks for the wonderful suggestions! I tried to work them in. I've had an extremely difficult time writing this chapter, horrible writers block, but it's up and I hope it's not awful.

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Rory stares at the rows of studious teenagers dressed in the same Chilton uniforms walking past her in the hallway. She is in a daze. Jess comes over and puts his arm around her shoulder. This snaps Rory back into reality, and she looks up at Jess who is smiling at her. One flash of his teeth, one glance from his eyes, she knows who she wants to be with. Jess makes her feel special. She knows that he wouldn't want to be doing anything other than hanging out with her when they are together.

"I called Dean." Rory explains.

"Yeah?"

"I was going to break up with him…"

"But…"

"But, I didn't. I just couldn't."

"If you break up with him… that means?"

"That means… we'll be together."

"Well, I've waited this long."

"I know, and I'm sorry. I promise I'll do it after Environmental Science."

"Whenever you want, Ror."

Rory takes his hand again and leads him to her science class.

While Rory takes a quiz and Jess reads his book and steals glances at Rory; Dean is in Geometry trying to prove how two triangles are similar.

Dean can't focus on these triangles. 'What was with that call from Rory? Why would she call me and tell me she felt guilty for hanging out with Jess while she was in the middle of it? What did he do to her? What did they do together? Why me? I'm a nice kid, I'm respectable, I like Rory, I treat her right.'

'Jess would never put on a tux for Rory, he would never do little chores for her mom, he wouldn't build her a car, he couldn't do any of that.'

Dean begins to get upset, 'I can't live like this. Jess wants to get with Rory. Rory is falling for his lines, his act. I should ask Rory to choose, him or me… if only I was sure what her choice would be. If it were Jess, it'd be better to know now than to continue a relationship that is solely based on familiarity and because my girlfriend is a coward. She couldn't even break up with me when that's what she called to do. Oh God. Is that why she called? Did she call to break up with me? Or maybe I was supposed to demand that she stay away from Jess so she knows that I care about her, that I still love her! Is that what she needs? God help me, I'm going to talk to her.'

The bell rings. It's break. Dean gathers up his things and exits the room, quickly pulling out his phone and dialing Rory's number.

"Hey Dean." She was expecting his call.

"Hi."

"Listen we need to talk."

"I need to talk. I called you. You froze up; you had your chance. Now it's my turn. I love you Rory. I love you as much as I know how, and I do everything I think you deserve. But I don't want to be in a one sided relationship. If you don't love me, I'll find somebody else who does. If you like Jess more than you like me, then this relationship is going nowhere. It's either him or me."

Rory wipes away her tears before she begins to speak. Jess is standing behind Rory with his arms wrapped around in front of her. She is holding on to his arm with the one hand that doesn't contain her cell phone.

"I'm so sorry Dean," Rory responds through her tears. He had his answer. They were breaking up. Dean has considered this and even expected this, but didn't imagine how hard it would be to hear it from his love.

Dean stares at his phone as if it were its fault. He eventually closes it, shoves it in his pocket and walks off campus. It's only midday but he isn't going to be able to focus on anything today. On his walk he sees a small rock and kicks it as he passes over it, he kicks in into a car and creates a small scratch on the vehicle.

Once Rory brakes up with Dean, she stops crying and is just in shock. She is numb. Jess continues comforting her, just by his touch and letting her know he is there for her.

After a moment of silence Jess decides to speak up. "Are you okay, Rory?"

Rory takes his hands and looks into his eyes. She lets go of his hands, clenches her fists and hugs Jess around his neck. She rests her head on his shoulder and he pulls her close and holds her.

"Thanks for being here, Jess."

"Anytime, Ror."

"I'm feeling a little better. Lets go to my locker and get to English." Jess releases Rory from his grip and takes a step away from her giving her room to lead him away.

"But, Jess?"

"Yeah?" Jess answers and Rory takes a step towards him and takes his hand.

"Don't let go of me." Rory gives him a weak smile, but it's all she can manage.

Jess smiles at her and squeezes her hand.

"Ror?" Jess lets out of his dry throat.

"Jess, you're a good boyfriend."

Rory answers his question without him asking it. He grins as wide as he knows how when he realizes that Rory Gilmore is his girlfriend.

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Chilton Hall- After English

"Lets go eat lunch." Rory says and leads the way to the cafeteria.

They wait in the line and take their food. They sit at a table by themselves. Paris comes and sits with Rory like she always does.

"I forgot napkins," and with that, Jess was off.

"Jess and I are together." Rory confides in Paris.

"Since when?"

"Since a few minutes ago."

"I don't believe you, but I'm glad you finally admitted it."

Jess comes back and sits down throwing some napkins on Rory's plate.

"Jess, I don't want you to cause problems for Rory. When she's distracted with boyfriend related stuff, she's distant, she forgets to copy notes, and she's no good to talk to. Keep her happy but not so happy that she's gazing out the window thinking about her perfect boyfriend, also making her not copy down notes. I need someone to compare notes with. Don't take that away from me."

"I'll try."

Paris takes her tray and walks away to find Madeline and Louise.

"Ok, that was weird." Jess says to Rory.

Rory is giggling at Paris's speech.

"Dean never could follow Paris's rules."

"Man, I do not want to be on her bad side."

"I agree, neither do I."

"So, it looks like we're on the same side."

Rory nods and begins eating her lunch.

"I like having someone on my side." Jess says quietly to Rory.

Rory smiles at him and is quite content with the decision she made today.

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On the bus ride home, Rory leans on Jess and says, "So how was Chilton?"

"Rory, this day was the most amazing day I've had in a long time. Now I have something to look forward to."

"What?"

"You."

"Including this," Rory plants a light kiss on Jess's lips when the bus slows down and stops in Stars Hollow.

"Yes, especially that." Jess replies.

Rory takes his hand and leads him off the bus.

When they are on the sidewalk Rory takes his head in her hands and brings her face close to his and deepens the kiss this time.

They are still kissing when Luke passes them on his way to Doose's.

"Wow, welcome home you too. Did I miss something?"

Rory pushes Jess away from her and says, "Uh… I gotta go."

"Rory," Jess urged her to stay.

Rory starts speed walking away and turns around to look at him. "Oh! Welcome home." Rory gives Jess a little wink, drawing another grin on his face.

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A/N: Thanks for taking the time to read; hope you are enjoying the story!