Sorry it took so long to update, break is over and school is back. Thanks for all who reviewed! I hope you like this chapter!
The First Date
Jess went to the bridge during his break. Rory could feel his presence.
"Hey," Jess said.
"Hey, yourself,"
"Where were you when I went down?"
"I knew you were going to take long with your hair, so I had some time to read. It wasn't very quiet at the diner. And I am still not backing down, even though this book is so boring. It's taken me two hours to get to chapter two. I would of gotten there faster if I hadn't taken a thirty minute snooze."
"Took you that long? I promise you it will get better."
She rolled her eyes. "Whatever you say,"
"It will," Jess said pulling her close so he could press his lips to hers.
When they pulled away, Rory asked, "What was up with earlier?"
"Oh, Luke was just doing his ten minute check-up on us. He was making sure I was following the rules,"
"Were you?"
"Maybe."
"What are these rules you talk about?"
"Piece of furniture apart at all times. No making-out."
"We broke all of them."
"So,"
"You're talking in one word sentences again."
"Yup,"
"You're being impossible,"
"What can I say, that's my middle name,"
"Can you work with me here? I can get ugly."
"No, you can't. You're always beautiful." Jess said playing innocent.
"That's sweet, but you're not 5."
"Okay, okay." Jess said raising his hands up in the air. "What are you doing tomorrow?"
"I'm going shopping for school stuff and for the dance. School starts in three weeks and the dance is next week."
"Aw, I was going to take you out somewhere since we haven't actually dated," he said exaggerating his disappointment. "I guess these concert tickets are going to waste…"
Her eyes widened. "I want to go to a concert! It's not like my mom and I are shopping all day,"
"Okay, pick you up at 7:30?"
She smiled. "Okay,"
He gave her one of his rare smiles. "Good. I have to go, break's been long over and Luke probably misses me."
She giggled. They kissed and Jess got up to leave.
"Later," Jess said.
She watched him leave.
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5:00 in the morning the next day
"Rise and shine, Mom."
"Tired. No sun. Night."
"No, Mom, we have to get ready to go shopping."
Lorelei groaned as Rory pulled the covers off of her.
"Cold. Need warmth."
"The shower is warm and when you are done, I will even have warm coffee ready for you."
Lorelei pouted, "Fine,"
Lorelei got up and took a shower. Rory had already taken a shower and was ready a while ago.
When Lorelei finished, she joined Rory in the kitchen.
"What are you reading?"
"A Farewell to Arms,"
"Isn't that by Hemingway?"
"Yup,"
"You hate Hemingway,"
"Yup,"
"Why are you reading it?"
"Only way to get Jess to go to the Dance Marathon,"
"Ah,"
"Yup,"
"That his favorite author?"
"Yup,"
Lorelei shook her head; Rory wasn't talking in full sentences. "You're been hanging out with him too much."
"He's my boyfriend."
"That he is, but he's rubbing off on you," Lorelei finished her fifth cup. "Okay, I'm awake. Shopping time."
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A few hours later.
Lorelei and Rory came in the diner holding two armfuls of bags. Luke helped them make it to a table.
"What are all these for?" Luke asked.
"Oh, you know, I did a little school shopping. I wanted to get that out of the way. We also bought some stuff for the Dance Marathon. We got you and Jess some things too. I also bought other stuff for everyday clothing." Rory said handing Luke two bags, one labeled Luke and the other, Jess.
"You call this stuff a little?" Luke inquired.
"Trust me. This is a little compared to how much we usually buy when we go to the mall. My mom would of bought the whole mall too."
"Yeah, if you'd let me." Lorelei interrupted.
"Well, uh, thanks. I'll go put these upstairs."
Rory drank her coffee then looked at her watch. 5:12.
"Ugh, I have less than two hours and thirty minutes to get ready for my date! Mom, we need to go."
"Wait, let me finish my-"
"No, now!" Rory said pulling Lorelei's arm.
"Fine. You're evil."
"Yeah, yeah, whatever. Come on!"
They rushed home.
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7:30
When the doorbell rang, they were still fixing Rory's hair.
Lorelei looked at Rory. "You're gorgeous. I'll get that while you finish up,"
"Okay,"
Lorelei went to the door.
"Hey,"
"Hey, come in."
He went inside.
Lorelei spotted the candy in his hands. "Aw, thanks. You know, you should of got one for Rory." Lorelei said grabbing them.
"Those are for… Never mind."
"Sit. She should be out in a minute."
"Okay,"
"I'm not going to lay any hard rules. Just bring her home by twelve safe and unharmed okay?"
"Okay,"
"If you break it, I swear, I will hunt you down and break you."
"I won't."
"Good. Talk over. I'll get Rory."
Rory looked at herself one more time. She was wearing a dark red tank top and a jean skirt that was just above the knees. Her hair was let down straight.
As she was going out, she bumped into her mother.
"Oh, scared me there." Lorelei said. "I was just coming to get you."
"I was coming." Rory said.
"I can see that. Do you want to be presented? You're being presented. Wait here."
"Mom…" Rory protested.
"Ahtatah!"
Rory rolled her eyes.
Lorelei went over to Jess.
"Presenting, the lovely, Rory Gilmore."
Rory came out and Jess' jaw dropped for a second, but went back to normal not wanting to ruin his reputation and all.
"Hey, beautiful." Jess said coming towards her.
"Hey," she replied before they kissed.
"Let's go."
"Okay, bye, Mom. We'll be back soon."
"Bye hun. Have fun you love birds and don't stay out too late." Lorelei said and closed the door. "I just hope soon is actually soon."
"I had candy for you, but you're mom took it from me."
"Why didn't you bring two?"
"I wasn't aware that I was dating your mom."
"Date one Gilmore girl, date the other. We come in a packages, my friend."
"Ah, I'll remember that for the next time." he said opening the door for her.
When he got inside the car, Rory asked, "Where're we going?"
"You'll have to wait."
A few minutes later, he pulled over.
"What are you doing?" Rory asked.
"Follow me."
"I thought we were going to a concert?"
"Oh, we are. I just thought we could have something to eat before we left. It just wouldn't be a date without eating now would it? Plus we have time before the concert."
Rory followed him to the bridge and saw it had a blanket over it. "We're at the bridge."
"You're good to point out the obvious."
"We're eating here?"
"Yup,"
She smiled and kissed him on the cheek. She loved this spot. It was their special place.
"Let's hurry up and eat then."
They ate Luke's food and cleaned up.
"This was perfect."
"I know. I made it all for you. Now come on, let's get to the concert."
A half an hour later, Rory looked at her watch. It was 8:42.
"Are we there yet?"
"Almost."
"Okay."
A few minutes later, they parked and went inside.
After it was over, they went out still singing the lyrics to the last song. Rory giggled and went inside the car.
They drove in silence, but there was music playing in the background.
It was a great night. She took a glance at him and her caught her eye. She took his hand and squeezed it. He looked at her and smiled one of his rare, but cute smiles.
When they got to the house, it was 11:54.
"I had a good time," Rory said smiling.
"Me too."
They kissed which lasted for at least five minutes. Jess pulled away.
"I should leave. It's almost twelve. See you tomorrow?"
She smiled. "Yeah, tomorrow." she said going inside.
She shut the door.
"Well, well, well. Right on time. I guess I can rely on Jess to take you home on time. So, are you going to tell me how it went?" Lorelei said greeting her.
Rory went to her room. "Tomorrow. I'm exhausted. I had such a great time."
"Okay, but you are telling me tomorrow. I am going to hunt you down. I know where your books are."
"Yeah, I will." Rory said changing.
After she was done, she fell on her bed dreaming about that night's events.
Next up: The Dance Marathon! Fun, huh?