Tuesday Morning
Chilton Hallways
"Open up, please," Rory begged her locker as she banged her fist against the cold metal and hurt her foot attempting to kick it.
"You know the locker has feelings just like everyone else. And I thought you were a good girl," Tristan leaned against a neighboring locker and smirked down at Rory, "Of course," Tristan paused before finishing in a husky voice, "I just love a girl that can be naughty."
Rory tried but was unsuccessful at stopping the blush that was creeping up her cheeks, "Go away," she spat out through a clenched jaw and turned back to her locker.
"Here let me," Tristan stepped between Rory and her locker and with one swift motion her locker was sprung open.
"I'm impressed," Louise snickered as she sauntered by with Madeline and Paris close at tow throwing death glares at Rory.
"You know it's all your fault," Rory said to Tristan still watching the passing trio.
"I know" Tristan whispered before heading toward class. Rory finished collecting her books and followed suit.
It was all his fault but I didn't have to say I…I…I can't even think those terrible words that I let slip from my tongue in the courtyard. I never say things like that even when I was caught in the moment. Well until that day. I never mentioned it again and thankfully he hasn't either. Rory sighed as she entered history class. She slid into the seat next to Tristan's.
"I'm sorry," Rory said audible only to Tristan as she pulled out her notes.
"For?" Tristan furrowed his brow.
"The courtyard," Rory replied but continued, "I didn't mean it but I know that doesn't make up for it but all the same it wasn't true. I was just so angry and frustrated and confused and,"
"And you're babbling," Tristan finished.
"Well anyway, sorry," Rory stated as the bell rang. Tristan just smiled as a reply.
"Need a ride?" Tristan rolled down his window as he pulled up to the bus stop where Rory sat alone.
"Excuse me?" Rory asked as she leaned on the edge of the car window.
"Need a ride?" Tristan repeated.
"Bus," Rory pointed back to the bus stop.
"Car," Tristan pointed to the passenger seat.
"Wow, you could really have English as a second language if you keep this up," Rory smirked at him.
"No I mean I figured you might not want to ride on the bus again, it has to suck riding it everyday," Tristan smiled.
"Well, I really don't mind. Besides the bus is already here. Talk to you later," Rory waved and headed for the bus.
"Luke, Lukey, Luke. Coffee. Please," Lorelai begged.
"No."
"Please. Need caffeine. Michel was at work again today," Lorelai pouted.
"He's always at work. He works there. You employed him, " Luke replied.
"Exactly. Everyday with Michel, I deserve, no I earned my coffee,"
"Which I'm sure you've already consumed numerous cups of,"
"Pots actually, but its not the same. I need Luke coffee. And you are Luke, so you need to make me coffee." Lorelai smiled.
"Hi mom," Rory said as she entered the diner.
"Hi sweetie," Lorelai spun around on her stool. "Luke's depriving me of coffee again."
"Aww, Luke" Rory waged a finger at him.
"I have every right to refuse service to any customer especially when it's a hazard to there health," Luke smirked at Lorelai.
"You do realize not giving her coffee is a hazard to your health," Rory smiled at her mother who was now bearing her teeth and growling at Luke. Luke jumped back in mock fright.
"The next time I serve you coffee is the day you stand on your head for 5 minutes," Luke laughed grabbing the pot and heading over to another customer. Lorelai immediately got off her stool and flipped her legs over her head.
"Hold my skirt and feet up Rory," Lorelai asked from her position up against the counter.
"What are you. Lorelai, I can't. Get up. Get up right now," Luke grunted at Lorelai.
"Coffee and I'll get up," Lorelai tried to smile.
"Fine. Fine. Just get up," Luke stepped back as Lorelai swung her legs down.
"Whoa, that's where all the blood went," Lorelai grabbed her head and shook it.
"Coffee?" Rory asked as she and her mother sat back down.
"Yeah, yeah." Luke poured two coffees and pushed them toward the pair.
"Thanks," They smiled up at Luke.
"Angel." Lorelai added as an after note.
"Hey Rory," Dean said as her enter the diner, "Can I talk to you just for a second,"
"I guess," She answered then turned to her mother, "I'll be right back."
"I missed you today," Dean bent down and kissed Rory as soon as they stepped outside of the diner.
"I missed you too," Rory slide her arms around Dean's neck and smiled.
"What are we doing tonite?" Dean asked
"Well I'm doing homework," Rory frowned.
"Damn Chilton. Don't they know I miss you." Dean frowned too.
"Such the drama queen," Rory laughed, "We can study together. At least then we'll be in the same room."
"Fine, see ya around 7?" Dean kissed her cheek and slid out of her embrace and headed down the street. Rory reentered the diner. The scene before her was nothing new, her mother leaning casually on the counter flirting with Luke who leaned slightly toward her, pretending to be rough and tough but occasionally he would smiled or chuckle. Rory smiled at the pair. It was so obvious to everyone but them who crazy they we for each other. It's only a matter of time, Rory thought.
"Alright Mom, Stop harassing Luke," Rory climbed back up on her stool.
"Aww c'mon can't a girl have a little fun?" Lorelai whined.
"I'm leaving before you start singing Cyndi Lauper," Rory stood up, "See ya around 7? Dean's coming over to study."
"Yeah, Pizza better be ordered!" Lorelai called after he retreating daughter.
"Okay, Love ya."
"Love you too," Lorelai called before turning back to Luke with a smile. She held out her mug.
"No!"
Friday Night at Gilmore Residence
Lorelai and Rory just pulled up the driveway for Friday night dinner.
"I really doubt they well notice if you go in without me. I'll be back around 8, 8:30 just to be safe." Lorelai smiled lazily at Rory.
"Get out," Rory laughed.
"Ring the bell, I'll met you there."
"Get out first," Rory commanded reaching over, unfastening her seatbelt and opening the door.
"Fine. Fine, you win mom" Lorelai slid out of the jeep. To the Gilmore's waited by the door.
"The girls are here, Richard." Emily Gilmore announced as she opened the door.
"Hi Grandma," Rory hugged her before sliding out of her coat.
"I've got a wonderful surprise for you tonight," Emily gushed leading them into the living room.
"Did you get us a Pony?" Lorelai asked with a smirk.
"Lorelai. I mean honestly you are 33, act your age." Emily wagged a finger at Lorelai who stuck out her tongue. Rory bit back a laugh.
"What's the-" Rory stopped when they enter the living room. On the sofa sat Tristan between who she guessed were his parents. This should be interesting, Rory thought as she went to give her grandfather a hug.
