A/N: Thanks for the reviews. They are greatly appreciated. To provide a time frame, the story takes place around season two, so Rory is a junior at Chilton. Sorry this chapter is so long. I had so much to say and time to do so with a snow day. Yay!! And the characters may be OOC. If so, I'm sorry. Well, I hope you enjoy the chapter and let me know what you think!!

It had been a couple of days since the Jess incident. Rory hadn't told anyone about the encounter, not even Lorelai or Lane, and hoped that he hadn't told anyone either. In fact, Rory didn't plan on attending the date. She just agreed to so she could get her book back. She sat in Luke's diner with her mom and listened to Luke rant and rave about Jess so more. It had become an everyday occurrence that happened numerous times a day. Rory and Lorelai sat at the bar quietly, sipping coffee, and pretending to listen to Luke even though they weren't.

"Jess is nothing but trouble. He doesn't help me out around here. He goes out, without telling me where, and doesn't come back until late in the morning. He…"

"You know, it's hard to find a good nephew these days," Lorelai said sarcastically. However, Luke didn't notice and continued to rant.

"He's a trouble maker. I knew it from the beginning. He's…"

"You should send him back, especially if you can get your money back." Rory giggled at her mom.

"I don't know…Hey, I'm trying to be serious here," Luke said after he finally realized what Lorelai had been saying.

"I'm just saying…"

Lorelai and Rory finished their coffee and then left the diner. Once outside, they were interrupted by someone yelling.

"Rory!" Rory looked in the direction the voice came from to see Jess running towards her.

"Mom, you go ahead. I'll see you at home."

"You sure?" Lorelai asked with a skeptical look.

"Yes."

"Ok. Bye Sweets."

"Hey Rory. When do you want me to pick you up?"

"What?"

"For our date. When do you want me to pick you up?"

"I don't recall us having date," Rory said walking away.

"I do. You promised."

"I'm not going on a date with you."

"A promise is a promise."

"I did not promise."

"Oh, but you do remember the date?" Jess asked smugly. He was quite proud of himself that he tricked her.

"So I do remember. But like I said, I'm not going on a date with you."

"Well, I guess that means I'll just have to bother you everyday day until you do promise."

"Jess!"

"Rory!" He mocked. "One date, that's all."

"Fine, one date." Rory rolled her eyes at him. She was upset at him.

"You promise?"

"Yes, now can I please go?"

"I'll pick you up at eight," Jess yelled as she walked away. He smirked to himself. He had a date with most gorgeous girl he had ever seen.

"Mom!" Rory yelled as she walked into the house.

Lorelai came running into the living room. "Rory, honey, what's wrong?"

"Jess!" Rory pouted.

"What did he do?" Lorelai asked with anger rising in her voice.

"He tricked me into going on a date with him."

"How?"

Rory sighed. "He stole my books and made me promise to go on a date with him so I could get my books back and I agreed."

Lorelai jumped off the couch and grabbed her coat.

"What are you doing?"

"I'm going to see him. You do not have to do this."

"No, mom, don't start anything. It'll be ok."

"Rory, I don't think so. He's a trouble maker. I don't like him at all and I definitely don't want him taking you anywhere."

"Mom, a promise is a promise," Rory stated a little surprised that she was protesting her mom.

Eight o'clock arrived quicker than Rory expected. Unfortunately it was Saturday night instead of Friday. If it was Friday, she would've had the perfect excuse not to go with Jess: dinner with her grandparents. Rory heard the doorbell ring and she sighed.

"I got it!" Lorelai yelled. She opened the door to see Jess standing at the door step. "Hi Jess."

"Hi. Is Rory ready?"

"Just a minute," Lorelai said as she stepped outside and closed the door behind her. "Listen hear you little punk. That's my baby inside, my only daughter. If I ever find out that you hurt in any way, you'd wish you had never been born."

"Don't worry,' Jess said frustrated.

"One date Jess. That's all. No more tricks."

"Rory is a big girl. She can decide for herself."

"Jess!"

"Fine!"

Lorelai went back inside. "Rory, Jess is here."

"Don't worry. I'll be home earlier," Rory said as she left.

Rory was surprised that the date had been fun. Jess had taken her to a nice restaurant. It was nothing fancy but allowed them to get to know each other. She was surprised that they had the same taste in books, movies, and music. There was an instant attraction between them.

The two walked out of the restaurant and Jess said, "What now?"

"I don't know."

"We could go to the movies or go for a walk."

"A walk sounds nice."

Jess and Rory walked around Stars Hollow and ended up at the bridge. They continued to talk about pop culture and decided to stop at the bridge so they could continue their conversation.

"Well I know what music, movies, and books you like. What else should I know?" Jess asked.

"Well, I'm hoping to go to Harvard and become a journalist."

"Yea?"

"Yep. I don't know if I can do it but it's want I want. What about you?"

"I don't know." There was a moment of silence between them before he continued. "But I do know that you'll do great at Harvard and as a journalist."

"How do you know? You barely even know me."

"I don't have to know to you. I just can tell," Jess said as he looked into Rory's eyes. There was another moment of silence of staring into each other's eyes. Jess leaned forward and kissed Rory. It was a slow, sensual kiss. He pulled away and rested his forehead on Rory's. He looked into her eyes, hoping to know what he thought. Rory looked back at him. After a brief pause, Rory brushed her bottom lip against his upper lip and then vice versa before initiating the second kiss. Jess was surprised Rory kissed him back but Rory was even more surprised that she kissed him. The two remained at the bridge, in each other's hold, kissing in the moonlight.