Chapter One

How to Become a Princess

"Rory fruit of my loins. Wake up! Mommy needs coffee and you know Luke holds mommy's elixer of life." Rory tried t snuggle deeper into the bed but was brought back to reality when the blankets were ripped off the bed.

"Mom! I'M TIRED. Can't you go to Luke's on your own?"

"No I need my baby with me. Now come on. Mommy wants her coffee now." Rolling out of bed Rory dressed in a pair of sweats and a tank top. Looking in the mirror she debated whether or not to wear makeup but decided against it. 'Who am I trying to impress? Dean gone until Saturday and I'm only going to see Luke and Jess.' Without thinking Rory put on a little lip gloss and mascara.

"Lukey!"

"No."

"You don't even know what I want!"

"Yes I do. Coffee. And the answer is still no."

"Nuh ugh. I want a little tea." Luke looked up shocked. "With my huge cup of coffee."

"You never change do you?" Luke went back to wiping down the counter as Rory sat down at the counter laughing at the flirtation going on between Lorelei and Luke.

"Hey. You want coffee right." Placing a mug down, Jess filled it to the brim. "And I'm guessing your mom won't be getting any coffee from Luke anytime soon." Placing another full mug down in front of Lorelei.

"Jess you are so pretty. Did anyone ever tell you that. I love you so much. You are a God!"

"Joy!" Jess took one last look at Rory before walking off to the next table.

"Luke."

"Get out Taylor!"

"But Luke you need to put this flyer up."

"No I don't. I need to rid the world of you."

"Drama! Jess get the popcorn!" Lorelei leans closer trying not to miss anything.

"Now Luke you have lived in this town your entire life. Don't you think it's about time you started participating in our activities. Plus everyone in town eats here so people are bound to come if the see the flyer. The only logical place to put our biggest flyer is here."

"Taylor what is it this time?"

"Glad you asked Lorelei. Stars Hollow is putting on it's first annual costume ball. We are holding it this Friday in the town square."

"Oh mom a costume ball!"

"Luke put the flyer! We need to advertise!"

"Taylor No! Why would I advertise for something I don't approve of?"

"Lukey just put the flyer up. Think of it this way. The sooner you agree the sooner Taylor will leave."

"Good point. Taylor hand it over. But I put it where I want it."

"Finally. Now Luke.."

"Out Taylor!" Taylor scrambled out of the diner knocking over a table and chair along the way. Taking a sip of her coffee Rory contemplated what she was going to go as. 'Well I can always go as an angel. Or maybe even a witch.' Finally pulling out of her little world she heard Lorelei trying to talk Luke into going to the ball.

"Come on Luke. You know you want to. All the other kids are doing it."

"I don't know. Maybe."

"Mom what should I go as? I was thinking an angel or a witch." Walking by Jess filled their mugs again.

"What about a princess? I mean you are the town princess aren't you?"

"Jess has a point. You should go as a princess. I can make the dress and everything. It will be perfect."

"But my Prince Charming isn't here. Dean won't be back until Saturday." Smirking Jess place two plates of pancakes down in front of the Gilmores before walking up to the apartment.

"That's fine just go stag. Nothings wrong with that. Mommys going dateless too." Lorelei unconsciously looked up at Luke.

"Rory come try the dress on."

Getting off the couch Rory walked to Lorelei's room. Sitting on her bed was the most beautiful dress Rory had ever seen. It was made of the softest blue silk imaginable. It was the kind of dress that was tight around the chest but flared off after that. The sleeves were loose and the silk stopped just above the elbow were it was replaced by some sort of transparent white material.

"Mom it is gorgeous. You didn't have to go through all this trouble!" Holding the dress to herself and twirling around the room.

"Well it's only the best for my baby girl." Lorelei said with a smile.

"Tonight is going to be the best night ever."

If only she knew.