A/N: Here it is! The date! YEAH! JoEySaNgEl1534 thanks on the dinner recommendation. If you reviewed, thanks! It's shorter than my past chapters, but I think that is made up for by content.

The Date

The bell rang at 8:00 exactly, to Lorelai's and Rory's surprise

"Mom, please get that I didn't think he'd be on time." She said putting the silver, danglies into her ear.

" That makes two of us,"

" Mom, door!"

" Yeah, Yeah," She said while opening the door to revel a man with black slacks, a black t-shirt, and a matching black jacket.

" Who are you and what have you done with Jess Mariano?"

" Ha ha," he said entering the residence.

" You clean up very nicely,"

" Why thank you,"

" Rory!" She screamed up the stairs, " There's a man down here,"

Rory came down the stairs, hand on the banister, just like that scene in 'The Princess Diaries' except Rory'd always been that gorgeous. She was wearing a silk, blue cami that brought out the color of her eyes, white capris, and the previously mentioned earrings. To him, she looked like an angel floating down from a cloud, and she was. She saw this look in his eye and smiled, knowing no person would ever look at her like he did. She reached the end of the stairs and stood letting that feeling wash over her.

"Ok kids, you're gunna have to get out soon!"

" Right," he snapped first, took her hand and lead her out the door.

" Ahh to be young and in love again," was heard through the glass door.

She smiled, as did he. Then, from his jacket pocket he took out a silk scarf.

" What's that for?"

"You,"

" Really?"

" Yup," he came behind her and tied it in the back of her head, careful not to ruin her hair that was twisted up.

" Is this necessary?" She felt around for his hand to guide her.

"Yes," He took her hand and put the other on her back.

" Where are we going?"

" That's, step, for me, step, to, step, know and you to, step, find out,"

" Ok," The walk was not far, and Rory knew they were there when a smell of vanilla permeated through the air. " What is that?"

"Open your eyes and find out," he tempted, while un-tying the scarf.

She did so, and what she saw left her speechless. They were at the bridge where a black table, set for two, and two matching chair stood. That was far, far from the most perfect thing about this night. There were candles, white candles floating in the river, hundreds of them.

" Oh, My God! Jess!"

" I know, I'm good," the smirk playing on his face.

She was fanning her face to prevent any crying/make-up ruining, " It's so perfect,"

"It gets better," he commented, walking towards the closes chair and pulling it out for her. She sat and watched Jess pour each of them a glass of champagne. She took the top off her dish and saw a piece of lasagna.

" You made me lasagna?"

" Not just lasagna, Luke's lasagna."

"Really?" Her eyes widened.

"Yes, go ahead have a piece." She daintily did as told, not wanting the piece to fall apart.

" This is good," They continued the meal, talking about Yale, Bono, and Slash's Cash.

" Why do they do this?" she questioned.

" Because they're out to kill their children's social life." He stated simply, putting his fork down and clearing his throat, " Before we have dessert, I have to talk to you,"

" What do you call this?"

" Mindless babble that you've inherited from your mother,"

" I resent that, but I let you continue just cause you look very serious."

" I want to apologize,"

" For?"

" For being stupid. First, I fracture your wrist. Then, I leave without saying goodbye. Then, I come back and kiss you while you were dating Dean. Then, you leave and Shane happens. Then, I steal your bracelet. Then, I leave again without saying goodbye and break your heart. Then, I come back and say I love you and leave. Then, I want you to come away with me. What I am trying to say is I'm sorry and I know that's probably not enough and a little too late, but it's all I got."

" You didn't have to, you know,"

" Didn't have to what?"

" Come back, be Mr. Luke, apologize. For me, just being here is enough," she reached over the table to grab his hand, " and I know you've changed. I mean, the way you are with Derek and at the funeral."

" Thanks for being so forgiving,"

" You're welcome."

" Now, on a much lighter note, dessert," he reached under the table and grabbed a Tupperware container.

" Ooo what is it?" he opened the container and inside were two brownies, one shaped like an 'R' and one shaped like a 'J'. She laughed before saying, " I have never have someone carve my initial in a brownie. I feel so loved,"

" Well, you are."

" I know," she said while taking a bite out of her dessert. They continued their previous discussion on Bono as they finish their dessert.

" Jess,"

" Yes, Rory,"

" Dance with me,"

" I can't. I have a physical aliment that doesn't allow me to dance."

" Pllllllllleeeeeeeeeassssssssse! Please!"

" No Rory," he was going to hold his ground.

" Jess, come on! It's too pretty not to dance."

Knowing he wouldn't win this one, " Fine,"

"Thank you," She got up out of her chair and went over to him. They walked a little farther before wrapping their arms around each other. They swayed gently, the sounds of the crickets was their song. An outsider could have seen it, the look. It was intentional as are looks like these. It said, ' If I never have to leave this spot, I'll be ok because I'm with you.' It said what they couldn't say themselves. It said, ' I love you.'

A/N: I cried writing that last line. I love this chapter so much and I hope you did too. It left me with a feeling of perfection that I hope you can recognize.Slash's Cash is areference to the fact thatSlash named his kid Cash.Slashis the guitarist formGunsN Roses.Please review because I put my heart into this and I deserve some feedback.