GUYS! I LOVE YOU ALL! YOU ARE WAY TOO GOOD TO ME! Seriously, I'm loving the reviews… and they just make me want to write more for you! I love how some of you sound like you're dying for the next chapter… it makes me write quick… so don't stop. I'm trying my best to give you guys a chapter a day to feed your hunger (lol), but just remember, I'm a college student, and things come up. But so far, so good, right? THANK YOU AGAIN!

Special thanks to:

NoseyMCnosey- such a sweetheart… and I agree, the plot of the show would have been so much more exciting if she left with Jess… and I love Jess too… unpredictable suits me well… as for the whole Rory getting stomped on… even the smartest people sometimes are abused and stick with the person for unknown reasons (blinded love, ect.). Just sit tight… this story is going places… I can feel it in my fingers as I type… lol.

TiCkLeDpInK22- It's good to know people are looking at my writing and not just the story. :-) Thank you!

Literatiever- lol… great minds think alike, that's exactly what I was thinking. If things worked out the way everyone wants it to… the story would be over… and that'd be sad. It's good to know others think that too. I will definitely read your story soon and tell you what I think! THANKS!

Okay guys… chapter five is in… are you ready? No, I mean it, are you ready? Get comfy… stay awhile… lol… okay… here it is…

DISCLAIMER: I don't own anything but the character of Michael… too bad he's a jerk… lol.

"And I was shootin' some b-balls outside of the school, when a couple of guys who were up to no good-"

"MOM! Can you please refrain from singing the theme of 'Fresh Prince of Bel-Air' until after I've had my coffee please?" Rory asked.

"Rory, you know on days when I'm really tired I have to sing popular 90's sitcom theme songs to keep myself up," Lorelai replied.

"Oh right, sorry. I wouldn't want you to fall asleep while your walking or anything."

They walked into Luke's as Lorelai continued to sing, ignoring Rory's sarcasm.

"LUKE! I need coffee," Rory practically begged.

"I pulled up to the house around seven or eight and I yelled to the cabbie," Lorelai went on as she sat on a stool.

"Why is she doing that?" Luke asked Rory.

"She's tired," Rory answered in an obvious tone.

"You never cease to amaze me, Lorelai," Luke said.

She held up a finger for him to wait in reply. "Sit on my throne, I'm the prince of Bel-Air." As she finished, she leaned over the counter and kissed Luke. "Thanks, and good morning."

"Is it?" he replied.

"Well, it will be after you give me my coffee," she replied.

"Are you done singing?" he asked as he set a mug in front of her.

"I'm done singing," she replied, and he poured her some coffee.

Just then, Jess came down the stairs and into the diner. He immediately spotted Rory and smiled. She smiled back. He took a few steps and stood beside Luke. "Hey," he said in Rory's direction.

"Hey," she replied. They stared at each other for a few more seconds.

"Can I talk to you for a second?"

"Yeah."

He headed outside and she followed him.

"Uh, what was that about?" Lorelai asked.

"I thought you would know," Luke answered.

Outside

"So, I was thinking, I know you're still with Michael and everything, but I want to take you on a date," Jess said as he looked down.

"Uh… well…"

"I know, it's crazy, but if you'll just think about it for a second Rory. You wanted to come with me to New York when I asked you years back. You loved me and you missed me. We left things unfinished, and that's not fair to either of us."

"Well, yeah, I mean, we did…"

"And it's just a date. Michael doesn't even have to know about it. I mean, unless you want him to know about it. But it's not like we're getting married or anything, it's just a date… just two people who missed each other hanging out."

"Yeah…"

"I mean, we don't even have to call it a date if you don't want to-"

"JESS! Shut up!"

"Right. Sorry."

"Geez, I don't think I've ever heard you talk so much in a matter of minutes," Rory laughed.

Jess smiled. "Yeah, well, I just want you to think about it."

"It's already thought about. So where are we going?"

"Seriously? What about Michael?"

"I don't want to think about Michael this weekend, okay?"

Jess nodded. "Alright."

"So?"

"Right, tonight. Uh, I wasn't expecting you to say yes, so I really didn't think about where to go, but I'll think of something. Just be ready at seven."

Rory laughed. "Okay. How should I dress?"

"Uh, I'll call you around five to tell you."

Rory laughed again.

"What?"

"Nothing. I'll see you at seven," she said and walked back into the diner.

Jess smiled and followed shortly after.

Rory looked into the mirror and smiled. She was rather pleased at how she looked for her date. Jess had called and told her to dress casual and told her they would be outside. She had decided on a knee-high jean skirt and white tank top with a blue cardigan to go over it. She had left her hair down and curly and put on the slightest bit of make-up.

There was a knock at the bathroom door. "Come in," Rory replied.

Lorelai walked in and sat on the toilet. "You look good, kid."

"Thanks."

"You sure you know what you're doing."

"Yes, mom. For the last time, I know exactly what I'm doing."

"Okay, I trust you then."

The doorbell rang.

"That would be him. I won't be home too late, and I promise, I'll remember all details," Rory said as she kissed her mom on the cheek.

"Have fun."

That was exactly what Rory's intentions were.

So what'd you think? REVIEW PEOPLE! Next Chapter: The date…