A/N: Sorry it's been a while since I've updated. So, this chapter is a just a little fluff to make the fic less drama filled and show how the Rory/Jess relationship grows. It uses actually quotes (italicized)/events from the show and I know that they are out of order from the original show but they are too cute to leave them out. Also, I know this chapter covers a long period of time in a short time but I do not have the time to write it all out. Also, the characters may be OOC. So, once again sorry. With that said, I hope you enjoy the chapter.

The following months passed by very quickly and it was almost summer before they knew it. Rory and Jess' relationship only grew stronger as time passed by, despite Lorelai's wishes. Lorelai, however, was a supporting mother, honoring Rory's wishes and allowing her to make her own decisions. And that was exactly what Rory did. Over the following months, she fell head over heels in love with Jess. Rory and Jess spent as much time as possible together: discussing books, watching classic movies, listening to music, and the inevitable making out. The two had so much in common, a connection that could not be matched, and passion to make it worthwhile.

Rory and Jess were walking around Stars Hollow, trying to discuss the plans for the weekend. However, the adorable couple only managed to get a few words in between the heavy make-out session.

Rory had been saying a few words here and there, before Jess pushed her against the gazebo to focus on his kissing skills. Rory gasped, "I can't catch my breath."

"You're not suppose to," Jess said before continuing the kisses.

"Jess, I need to…"

"Rory, I'm doing some of my best work here and you're just talking through it."

"I know but it's important."

"Can't it wait?"

"Yea, I guess so," Rory said as the couple continued to kiss and walk through the town. They barely stopped to allow a car go by. "We're gonna walk right in front of a car one of these days."

Rory and Jess finally reached the diner and thankfully in one piece. They stood together behind the counter pouring two cups of coffee. Normally, the busy crowd wouldn't bother them but today they wanted to be alone. Rory needed to talk to Jess and Jess wanted to be alone for obvious reasons.

"So, you want some help with your homework?" Jess asked Rory

"You're going to help me?"

"Yep."

"Don't take this the wrong way, but how?"

"Come upstairs and I'll show you. "

"Upstairs?" Rory questioned with a slight smile on her face.

"Yea," Jess replied with his signature smirk.

"Well, you know how important my education is to me."

"Yes, I do."

Rory grabbed Jess' hand and happily followed him upstairs. Once the two were safely inside the apartment, Jess wrapped his arms around Rory's waist and began where they left off.

"Jess, I have to tell you something."

"Yea?"

"I'm going to Washington."

"What?"

"I'm leaving for Washington, D.C. in two weeks, after school ends. I have to since I'm Paris' Vice President."

"Ok."

"That's it?"

"Well, of course you're going to right me and call me."

"What makes you so sure?" Rory asks playfully.

"I'll miss you."

"I'll miss you two," Rory said with a soft kiss.

Rory and Lorelai were on their way to Luke's diner to celebrate Rory's homecoming. It had been a month and half since Rory had left for her summer program in Washington, D.C. Rory was excited to be back home, to see her mom, Lane and her other friends, and mostly Jess. While in Washington, Rory had written Jess and called him as much as possible but it still wasn't the same. Rory longed to be in his arms and share endless kisses with him. She knew she was supposed to spend the day with her mom, catching up on missed time, but she had to see Jess. Rory and Lorelai finally reached the diner and Rory eagerly jumped out of the jeep and ran into the diner. Rory was happy to see Jess working inside. Rory ran behind the counter and jumped into his arms. Jess wrapped his arms tightly around Rory and passionately kissed her.

Once the couple parted from their kiss, Rory said, "I missed you so much."

"Yea? I missed you too," Jess replied still holding her in his arms. He passionately kissed her again. "What are you doing later?" Jess asked after their kiss.

"Well, I promised to spend the day with my mom." Rory and Jess then heard a cough from Lorelai who was on the other side of the counter and Rory instantly hopped out of Jess' arms.

"And tonight?"

"Movie night with mom."

"Right." Jess, who appeared to be disappointed, began to go back to work.

Rory walked back around the counter to join her mom. She heard Lorelai sigh heavily. "Jess can come to movie night."

"What? Are you serious?"

"Yes. I mean he is the object of my daughter's affection. I promised you I would give him a chance and I will."

Rory smiled at her mom and ran over to Jess and invited him to movie night. Rory was happy that Lorelai and Jess were getting to know each other; whereas, Lorelai was still reluctant and skeptical of their relationship.

Summer was officially over and it was once again time to start school. Rory was both excited and disappointment at the same time. She was excited to start her senior year at Chilton, yet reluctant because that meant spending less time with Jess. Over the remaining weeks of her summer, Rory had spent as much time with Jess as possible: at the diner, at her house, at the bridge, wherever. Lorelai and Jess, as well as the rest of the town, were still on shaky ground but Rory didn't care. She was head over heels in love. Rory had been busy filling out college applications but not too busy to spend time with Jess. In fact, they had been discussing her college choices together, something that Lorelai did not approve of. Rory and Jess were walking down the street discussing them one afternoo.

"So, there's Harvard and Yale but I'm leaning towards Yale," Rory said.

"Yea? What happened to Harvard?"

"It's a close second but I don't know Yale seems like the logical choice. I made my pro/con list and it had more pros than Harvard, like classes and teachers. Plus, Yale is closer to home."

"22.8 miles."

"How'd you know that?"

"Do you yahoo?"

"You looked it up," Rory said surprised.

"Yea."

"You looked it up," Rory said with more disbelief.

"I just hit a couple of buttons on the computer."

"You looked it up."

"I was bored. There was nothing on tv and I was just fooling around. It was something to do, that's it."

"You looked it up," Rory said proudly.

A/N: So, I want it to be known that I don't really like this chapter. I felt it wasn't that orginal with all the quotes, although they are in an original context. I promise the next chapter will be better. Let me know what you think, whether you love it or hate it.