This story is slightly a crossover between Gilmore Girls and One Tree Hill.

What you need to know:

Rory used to live in Tree Hill before she lived in Stars Hollow, and now she is moving back. Her and Nathan are really close (not romantically…just friends).

Rory does not know Tristan because he has been away at military school (you will find out why later). Karen and Dan are Tristan's parents but Dan is with Nathan and Deb.

Janlen is Dan's father… he and Tristan are close.

Brooke, Peyton, Skillz, Tim…will also be in this fic – they all know Rory and are friends. Karen and Lorelai are close friends also.

This story takes place summer before senior year.

This will end a TRORY!!!

(Tristan is Lucas… I didn't want to write a fic where they are both together!)

Now enjoy the first chapter!

Disclaimer: I own nothing...sadly

Chapter 1

"Do you hate me?" Lorelai asked her daughter that was staring out the passenger side window.

Mother and daughter were making their way back to North Carolina, to a town called Tree Hill.

"I mean if you hate me, I'd totally understand…I would hate me, just don't hate me for too long becau—"

"I don't hate you mom," Rory reassured her mother. "This is a great opportunity for you. You always wanted to own your own Inn and now you do."

"So you don't hate me for taking you away from Stars Hollow?" she had to make sure.

"No," Rory promised with a smile. "I've missed Tree Hill, it'll be good to be back."

"Yeah," a smile spread across Lorelai's face, "Yeah it will."

"So how much further 'till we get to our home-sweet-home?" Rory asked excited to get settled in.

"Um… about another hour or so."

"Ugh! Then can we please stop for some coffee, cause I really need it?"

"You read my mind sister!" Lorelai said while taking the next exit to a rest stop.


"Well here we are!" Lorelai announced while standing in front of their new home with an arm wrapped around her daughter's shoulders.

"It's nice," Rory commented while staring at her new home; it wasn't a mansion, but it wasn't a tool shed either. It was a nice homey house.

"Well, shall we get settled," Lorelai suggested, "Oh! And then we could head into town and stop by Karen's –"

"Oh! Karen's coffee!"

"Yes!"

"Okay so here's the plan mom," Rory said getting serious, "We quickly unpack- the faster we get done the faster we get our elixir-of-life."

"I like the way you think, good plan… good plan."

"Okay… Ready? Set, go!"

Both Gilmore girls ran to the U-haul attached to the Jeep and they each grabbed a box and brought it inside where it belonged.


"Rory!" Lorelai complained; five minutes didn't even pass yet. She took a seat on the porch steps.

"I know mom, but this needs to get done—"

"Okay so here's my plan," Lorelai cut her off. Rory took a seat by her mother. "We can stop, like…now, go to Karen's and ask people for their help later."

"I like it," Rory said, but then added, "What if no one wants to help us?"

"We're the Gilmore girls! We are irresistible! Besides, I'm sure the hunky hunk will be more than willing to lend us a hand."

"You're right! I'm sure Nathan will help."

"Of course I'm right," Lorelai said agreeing. "So let's go."

"Yeah! Let's go!"

The two Gilmore girls got into the Jeep and headed to Karen's Café to see their old friend and drink her amazing coffee.


"Give me all your coffee, now!" Lorelai said as if she were robbing a bank.

"Lorelai!" Karen greeted throwing her arms around her friend, "I'm so glad you're back," she turned to Rory, "Wow how you've grown."

"Her twin peaks are in and everything," Lorelai said.

"I know, I noticed!"

"Alright, I don't mind you talking about my breasts, but can you talk and pour coffee at the same time?"

"Of course, of course! Can't have you two dying from coffee withdrawal!" Karen laughed.

The two girls took their seats at the counter; Karen put two cups in front of them and began pouring them their elixir-of-life.

"So Rory how was school?"

"It was good, I'm looking forward to Tree Hill high."

"Stop being modest," Lorelai cut in. "She was top of her class."

"That's great!" Karen honestly told her. "You know my son, he ended this year at the top of his class also."

"Really? That's good."

"Yea, he's about your age, Rory."

"Is he hot?" Lorelai asked.

"Mom…what did I tell you about younger men?" Rory said in a grown-up voice.

"If you get involved, you will be in big trouble," Lorelai replied in monotone.

Karen watched their exchange and laughed, "You two are something else. But to answer your question, he is quite the lady's man, but he is also a gentleman."

"It's amazing that I've known you for a few years now, and I still haven't met this son of yours," Lorelai said.

"Oh you'll definitely meet him, he's coming home for summer vacation," Karen explained.

"That's good."

Rory finished her coffee, put the cup down and faced her mother, "I'm gonna head down to the basketball court."

"Alright, I'll see you at home?"

"Yea," Rory answered. She then walked over to Karen and gave her a hug, "It's so good to see you again."

"It's good to see you too sweetie."

"Bye," Rory told them.

"Bye," the two older women said together.

Once Rory had left the Café, Karen said, "They grow up so fast."

"Yeah, they do."


Rory arrived at the court but didn't announce her presence. Instead, she stood off to the side watching one of her best friends shoot around.

Nathan was great; he was sweet, caring, funny, outgoing, a shoulder to lean on… he was great. He was also an amazing basketball player; every shot he took would be a basket.

For some reason he missed the last shot he took.

"You suck," Rory told him beginning to make her way to him.

Nathan turned around and looked at the intruder, "Rory?"

"The one and only," she smiled.

He walked over to her and wrapped his arms around her waist, swiftly picking her up and twirling her around. "What are you doing here?" he asked as he put her down.

"We're moving back."

"Really?"

"Yup."

"Why didn't you call and let me know?"

"I wanted to surprise you… are you surprised?"

"Hell yea!" he said enveloping her in another hug.

They then took a seat on the picnic tabled that was there and they caught up, "So how's your life been?" she asked him.

"It hasn't changed since you left, if it has its probably only gotten worse," he told her.

"Dan?"

"Yeah."

"Hang in there Nate two more years and you'll be out of here."

"I know, I know," changing the subject he said, "So how's Lorelai."

"She's still Lorelai," Rory laughed.

"Is she home? I can't wait to see her," he asked excitedly.

A mischievous grin formed on Rory's face, "Oh she's home alright."

"You guys need help with the boxes, right?" Nathan figured.

"Oh, you know us so well," Rory said dramatically.

"Maybe a little too well."

Rory laughed as they began to walk to her house, as they were crossing the small bridge, Rory asked, "So any lucky girls in your life?"

Nathan laughed, "Nope."

"Not even one?" Rory asked, clearly not believing him.

"Nope."

"What about Brooke?"

"Nope."

"Nathan!"

"What?" he innocently asked.

Rory shot him a glare.

"Relax Gilmore, you just got here…wait a few days and then you can ask me," he assured her.

"I'm holding you to that," she warned.

They continued to walk and a few minutes later they arrived at the Gilmore home. Walking behind the U-haul, the pair spotted Lorelai trying to pick up a heavy box, but she was failing…miserably.

"Need help with that?" Nathan asked with a smile.

"Hunky hunk!" she yelled, throwing her arms around Nathan, "Have you gotten sexier?"

"Maybe…"

"Your ego has definitely gotten bigger," she deadpanned.

"Mom, be nice because Nathan was kind enough to help us with the boxes," Rory explained.

"Oh! We are so grateful," Lorelai said dramatically. "Okay well here are the boxes…they need to go inside, and um… me and Rory will go do… um… something else," Lorelai vaguely said.

Nathan just laughed at the two as they made their way inside.


Two hours had passed until they were completely settled in. "We're finally done!" Lorelai exclaimed.

"Finally!"

"You're welcome," Nathan cut in.

"Oh… thanks," Lorelai said waving her hand.

"Gee I feel loved," Nathan pouted.

"Oh I love you Nathan…even though you're a little young for me and I could get arrested…but I love you," Lorelai told him.

"I love you too!" Rory said taking a sip of her freshly brewed coffee.

"I know… and why wouldn't you guys love me?" He replied arrogantly.

"I have no idea," Rory told him sarcastically.

"Well I'm glad you guys are back," he told them giving each of them a hug, "But I should be heading home."

"All right, and thank you Nathan…really," Lorelai told him.

"Don't mention it," he told her. Turning his attention to Rory he asked, "Will be coming down to the court tomorrow?"

"Yea, probably."

"Okay so I'll see you guys around."

"Bye Nathan, thanks again," Lorelai said.

"You're welcome."

Rory stood up and walked him to the door and told him, "See you tomorrow."

"You better," he playfully threatened, "bye."

She waved at him and closed the door. She walked back into the kitchen and resumed drinking her coffee after taking her seat.

"This feels good right?" Lorelai suddenly asks.

"Yea…it does."

"So tomorrow you're gonna spend time with Nathan?"

"Yea… you're gonna be at the Inn right?"

"Yea, I need to get things settled there; see if there are any changes that are needed to be made."

"Okay, well I'm gonna shower and go to bed… I'm tired," Rory said getting up and putting her cup in the sink. She walked over to Lorelai and gave her a hug and a kiss.

"Night mom."

"Good night sweetie."

Rory left the kitchen and went upstairs to take her shower.

Lorelai stayed in the kitchen and thought, 'Everything is going to be good.'


AN: Well there's the first chapter of my second story. I hope you all enjoyed it and let me know if it should burn in hell…or be continued here on earth!

P.S. Tristan will be in the next chapter! I promise!

Peace

Vivi