A.N: Hey guys. So, honestly, I've been getting bored with this. Recently I have been brainstorming to the max and I have a bunch of new ideas. This is pretty much a warning that the story is going is a new, more interesting direction…I hope. Here it goes.(I apologize for the length, but soon enough the chapters will get longer! I'm writing these on paper first because my computer had to be sent out to be fixed AGAIN. Technology hates me.)

Our Time Now: Fix It

Rory cradled the phone to her ear, nodding profusely with a serious face.

"Yes, thank you sir! I will definitely consider it. Friday? O.K I'll let you know. Thanks again!" She hung up and held the phone with both hands to the middle of her chest. The serious expression she wore quickly turned into an excited smile as she ran into Jess' makeshift office, where he was typing away on his computer.

Jess turned around anxiously as Rory burst through the door, her eyes wide. "Did you win the lottery or something?" She shook her head and straddled Jess on his chair, kissing him passionately. He broke away in confusion, grabbing onto her hips, steadying her.

"I, Lorelai Leigh Gilmore, was offered just about the best assignment of my life! This is big…huge…enormous! It is a once in a lifetime opportunity." Her ocean-colored eyes sparkled with joy, still holding her cell in her hands like it was going to disappear and all evidence of the call would be lost. Jess' face lit up also, and he pulled her closer.

"Oh yeah? What is this amazing assignment?" Rory thought for a second and pursed her lips. Unsure whether Jess would take the news well, she held back.

"What?"

"Well, even though it's completely incredible for a rookie like me to even be offered the story…I'm not sure if I'm going to take it or not." Rory thought about her newly reformed relationship with Jess; she couldn't take the risk of it going bad again. She needed him, and there would be other opprotunities, she hoped.

"Rory…I'm sure you can handle it, if that's what this is about. You are an amazing writer! Whatever it is, you shouldn't pass it up." She smiled sadly.

"I haven't even told you what it was yet! It's not really that I don't think I can do it, but-"

"Just say it." He stared straight into her, his grasp tightening once again.

"It's in China." His eyes widend a bit and was taken aback.

"China?"

"Beijing to be exact. I mean, it would only be for a month, maybe a month and a half at most. George, my editor, wants me to cover the politics of the 2008 Olympics! The human rights promotion, the clean up program, before and after the games!" She rambled. Jess kept his glance into her eyes, although his face fell slightly…enough for Rory to notice.

"You're upset! I knew you'd be upset. See? This is why I'm not sure I can do this." She began to climb off the chair when he held her down in protest.

"Hey, listen. You have absolutely no reason to say no to this! I'm not upset, this is your dream Rory and I'm not about to hold you back. I'll be fine just as long as your glance doesn't fall upon any handsome Chinese men. I want you to go."

"Are you sure? Because this-" She motioned between them. "Is going very well and I don't want a trip to China to ruin it. I love you and will take you into consideration when deciding."

"You shouldn't-" She put her finger on his lips.

"But I am." He grabbed her hand and laced their fingers together.

"Well, I think this is incredible and we should celebrate. I'm taking you out." Rory smiled again and pecked his lips. "Now go change. Wear that sexy black dress I enjoy getting you out of."

He smirked. "Then what's the point in putting it on?" She got off the chair and walked to the bedroom seductively.

Jess leaned back in his chair and let out a breath. His head hung from the back of the chair.

"China…how am I gonna last." He stood up and inhaled again.

"Man up, Mariano."