A/N: Hey guys! Here's the next chapter. Sorry it took so long. Well anyways, I hope you like it. And please review!

The next morning, Rory woke up to thoughts about last night. She couldn't believe Tristan was back after all this time. She knew something was up when he said "Well I'll see you around, Mary." There was something in his eyes that showed that he didn't care that she had a boyfriend, just like when she was with Dean. Should I tell Jess about it? He'll probably get really mad. Rory just shook her head to get rid of the thoughts and got up to get ready for the day. She decided that she wouldn't think too much about it and she'll decide later if she should tell him. She wanted to put all of her attention on Jess today.

After Rory took a shower and got dressed, she said bye to Lorelai and headed to the bridge. When she got there, she just sat down and let her feet hang off the edge, and she decided to read while she waited for Jess to arrive. A few minutes later she was so intrigued with her book that she didn't realize someone walk onto the bridge until she saw a cup of coffee being placed between her eyes and the book. She took the cup and looked up to see the Jess with a few books of his own in one hand and a coffee cup in the other.

Jess sat down next to Rory and set his books next to him on the bridge. "Planning on doing a lot of reading today?" Rory said looking at the stack of books. "Only if there's going to be lots of downtime." Jess answered with a hint of a smile. He cupped Rory's face and pressed his lips to hers. It was soft at first, but soon after it became more heated. A few minutes later, they separated and they were both breathing heavily. "Now if there'll be more of that, then I don't think I'll need those books" Jess said. That comment made Rory blush and she tried to hide her face from him. Jess saw her, so he grabbed her chin and turned her head towards him and placed another kiss on her lips. It was a soft and quick kiss but it still made Rory's heart start racing. After the kiss, Rory and Jess just sat in a comfortable silence just holding hands for awhile. Eventually, Jess broke the silence. "So are you ready for graduation? It's not that far away."

"Yeah I guess so. But what are you going to do while me and mom are in Europe? You don't have a place yet and I don't think Luke's gonna let you stay with him all summer."

"Well I was thinking…while you're gone I might go to California and see my father. I at least want to meet him, you know. And I won't leave until you leave for Europe and I'll be back when you get here. So, what do you think?"

"Umm…I think you should go. You should get to know him. And if I don't let you go, you might start resenting me for it. So go. Just make sure you come back."

"I promise. I'll be back." Jess told her. And he meant it. He loved Rory with all of his heart. He hurt her once and he didn't want to do that to her again. Rory and Jess just spent the rest of the day reading, sharing kisses, and just enjoying time together.

Graduation Day

Rory was so excited. She was just minutes away from walking across the stage and getting her diploma. She would be a high school graduate and tomorrow she would be leaving for Europe. She had just finished her speech and was now sitting waiting for her row to be called to rise. When Rory finally got to walk across the stage, she saw all of the people she loves watching in the crowd. Her grandparents, mom, Sookie and Jackson, Luke and Jess were all watching with smiles on their faces. Her mom had tears in her eyes and when Rory walked across the stage, Lorelai stuck her tongue out at her daughter and Rory did it back. Rory made it back to her seat and took a breather. She could finally relax. She was done with high school.

Afterwards, Rory met up with everyone, and they all congratulated her and gave her hugs. Her mom was the first. She ran up to Rory and caught her in a hug. "You did it! I am so proud of you!" Lorelai told her with tears in her eyes. Luke ended up having to pull her away from her daughter. "Congrats, Rory. You did great up there." Luke said and he gave Rory a hug. It was a little awkward but that's how all of Luke's hugs are. Next, Sookie and Jackson congratulated Rory and Sookie gave her a hug. Rory knew Luke and Sookie for most of her life, so she was thankful that they could go to her graduation. Rory looked over at Jess standing a little bit away from the rest of the group. She walked over to him and he immediately enveloped her in a hug. He whispered "You did it, Miss Graduate" into her hair and kissed her. "Finally" Rory whispered after they broke apart.

"Rory- oh sorry for interrupting, but your grandparents want to give you your present before we leave." Lorelai said. "Oh it's ok. Come on Jess." Rory, Jess, and Lorelai met up with Richard and Emily in the Chilton parking lot. "Ok so what's all of this about?" Rory questioned her grandparents. "Well Rory, your grandmother and I have gotten you a graduation present." Richard explained. "Oh you didn't have to get me anything." Rory told him. "Nonsense, Rory. Your granddaughter and you just graduated from Chilton. We are getting you something." "OK then what did you get me?" Rory wondered. Richard just gestured to the parking lot and said "It's the one with the bow." Every car out there had a bow, which didn't occur to Richard so he had to explain to Rory which one it was. Rory couldn't believe they got her a car. She hugged both of her grandparents in thanks and not long afterwards Rory, Jess, and Lorelai headed for Stars Hollow. Everyone else had already left to get the graduation party set up. Lorelai took her jeep, and Rory and Jess took the new car. As they were headed to the car, Rory saw Tristan talking to some old friends and he looked over at her. He nodded at her hello and then turned back to his friends but Rory had a feeling he was still watching her as she got to the car. "Who was that?" Jess asked. "Oh just a guy I used to know." Rory told him. She didn't want to tell him just yet about Tristan. It might ruin the night. But she'll tell him soon.

"Nice ride." Jess complimented the car. "Yep, but don't think I'm letting you drive." Rory said. "Come on, I really want to drive it, and you know that accident wasn't my fault. It could've happened to anyone." Jess begged.

"Ok. But what do I get for letting you drive?"

"Umm…the feeling that you made someone very happy today?"

"Hmm… I don't think so. How about you streak during the party tonight?" Rory said with a grin on her face. She wasn't really going to make him do it, but the look on his face when she suggested it made it worth it.

"You've got to be kidding me. You're crazy if you think I'd do that just to drive a car."

"I know. But it's funny that you got so worked up over it. You can drive, but you have to spend time with me tonight, since it's our last night together for a couple of months. And you have to buy me a few books while you're in California."

"Really? That's it?" Jess couldn't believe that's all she wanted. He was worried she was really wanting him to streak.

"Yep. That's it." "Ok. Then hand over the keys." Rory reached into her pocket and pulled out the keys. She placed it into Jess' hand and kissed him. "I'll make a list of books for you to buy me." Rory said as she got into the car.