Duh!

Author: SevereSweetie Disclaimer: I don't own them..no! That isn't CMM locked in my closet, I swear! *sigh* all these characters belong to those who own them, I just manipulate them for fun. Spoilers: Uuuuuuhhhhhmmmmmmm.I don't know the names to all the episodes, so shoot me (please don't). Just, Tristan never left for military school and Rory and Dean never got back together. Oh, and for the purposes of this story Tristan and Rory have become best friends (Let's pretend that Lane had to move back to Korea, I know, I know, I love her too, but there isn't any room in this story for her.). Summary: Wouldn't you like to know? J/k, hoo-kay. It's senior year and Rory and Tristan have become best friends but what will happen when school starts? Will Rory finally see how Tristan feels? Will Tristan revert to his old ways around school? Dun, dun, dunnnnn! Feedback: OOOOOHHHHHH!!!! Pretty Pleez! But keep in mind it's my first fanfic. so be nice. Send slams later. Thanx!

(A/N Don't worry, I only speak up when the little voices let me. Um, This story switches between Rory and Tristan's POV's so pay attention! ()

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I trudged to my locker to get rid of some of my binders and get my needed books. There had been no coffee in the house and not enough time to stop by Luke's before the bus came. I slammed my locker shut and jumped when I saw Tristan standing there. "God! Tristan! Make some noise next time!" Tristan chuckled, his eyes sparkling, "I'll try and remember. So, looks like someone didn't get their coffee fix this wonderful first day of our glorious senior year." "Ugh, don't remind me." I banged my head against the locker. "Hey, go easy over there." He pulled me away from the locker. "Fine." I pouted, then proceeded to bang my forehead into his chest, forcing myself to ignore the zing of electricity that seared through me when I made contact with the rock-solid wall of muscle.

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I chuckled as she went into my chest head first. Suddenly she lifted her head and looked at me with a glare, "I smell coffee. Where is it?" Smiling I opened my locker, that was conveniently located right next to hers, and pulled out two steaming Starbuc's coffees. Rory shrieked with pleasure and threw her arms around me, attracting quite a few stares. She took one coffee and drank quickly. Pausing she smiled, "You're a god! We'll call you god Tristan, boy god of coffee!" She went back to her coffee quickly finishing it before I even took my first sip. I laughed, "If coffee was all it took to get you to jump me.that knowledge would have been useful in our softmore year wouldn't it?" I waggled my eyebrows at her as she scowled. Tossing a playful glare my way she threw away her now empty cup, "I revoke you previously awarded god Tristan title." "Aww, shucks Mary, you wound me." Feigning a sweet smile she turned back to me and spoke in a baby voice, "Aww, sowwy Twiscut, did I hurt your feelings?" I gave an exaggerated sigh and put my arm across her shoulders, 'So much Mary, so much." She smiled as the bell rang and we walked to the first of the 7 classes we had together.all but one.

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Five minutes into our first period Tristan casually tossed a note on my desk. Curiously I opened it when Mr. Bodkin wasn't looking. It read:

Hey Mary, Could this class be anymore boring? SAVE ME!! Mr. Bodkin should learn to shut up. Pleez, don't let me die such a horrible death. I'm too young and good looking to die. I stifled a laugh causing the teacher to turn around and glare at me. "Is there something funny about Picasso's tragic life Ms. Gilmore?" "No, sorry Mr. Bodkin." He turned around and resumed his babbling. Quickly I wrote back to Tristan and slipped it on his desk that was right behind me.

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I got the note stunned. Sure Rory had always read my notes before, and I often asked her to write back but she never had for fear of being caught. I opened it slowly, her perfume wafted up from her scented notebook paper. She wrote:

Oh, poor Triscut. I would feel terrible if that happened. Those poor worms would have to look at your ugly decaying flesh and bones for the next thousand years. *Shrug* So, Friday on the phone you said you wanted to tell me something today, what was it?

I cringed inwardly, I had planned on asking Rory to a back-to-school party tomorrow, thus the coffee: but I was too nervous like always. I've worked too hard to become her friend than to throw it all away now. I wrote back quickly

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Tristan passed me the note. When I grabbed it our fingers brushed sending a jolt of sensations up my arm and causing a blush to creep up my face. I turned abruptly, 'This is Tristan, my best friend!' I turned back around just as the teacher did. He sighed, "Ms. Gilmore, Mr. DuGrey, is my class that boring this morning?" He held out his hand for the note which I sheepishly handed over. I felt the entire class' eyes on us. Mr. Bodkin continued, "Let's see what Mr. DuGrey had to say, shall we?" He opened the note, "Mary, don't worry about it, I'll talk to you later. I better pay attention before the jackass drone catches us. See you at lunch." Mr. Bodkin looked at Tristan, "Jackass drone?" Tristan seemingly sank lower in his chair. The bell rang and Mr. Bodkin excused all of us but Tristan. I flashed him an apologetic smile and hurried to leave the room. I got to my locker where Madeline and Louise cornered me. "Rory! A bunch of us are going to this club tomorrow night. We really want you to come." "I don't think so." "C'mon Rory, it'll be a lot of fun and we really want you to come. Please?" The pair gave me such pleading looks that I couldn't say no, "I'll think about it." They lit up like Christmas trees, "Great! Come to this address after school, bye Rory!" After handing me a piece of paper the two ran off like the devil was after them. 'Great, just great.'

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The next day after school I walked slowly to my locker where Madeline and Louise were waiting. "Ready Rory?" I looked at them confused as I spun the combination, 'I thought we were meeting at your house later tonight?" Louise shook her head, "Change of plans." She took my arm and pulled me out the door.

*Twenty Minutes later*

"Rory pick one." Madeline held up two outfits while Louise filed her nails. The ensembles were so not my style. When I didn't comment Madeline sighed and looked at the two choices. She made up her mind and thrust out a pair of baggy camouflage pants and a black spaghetti strap midriff. Before I could argue she put them in my hands.along with a black lace thong and matching wonderbra. I sighed, it was going to be a long night.

*Two hours later*

The three of us pulled up to the club and got out of the car. At first I was a little self-conscience, but I got over it. We got inside and my two wardens promptly started sucking face with two guys. I shook my head and went to get a soda. On my way to the bar almost every guy I passed was staring at me, did I look that ridiculous? I got to the bar and took a seat. The bartender looked at me and in mid-conversation walked over, "What can I get a pretty little thing like yourself?" Refusing to blush I spoke saucily, "Diet Coke with lemon because I'm guessing on a wild hunch that you don't serve coffee."

He chuckled, "No we don't. Are you sure you just want a soda? You look more like a white wine and or champaigne kind of girl." I laughed, he was smooth.

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I watched her interact with the bartender. She looked so damned hot! After a few moments the bartender got her drink and moved on. No sooner had she taken a sip than another guy, who looked about twenty-six, stalked up to her with a determined look. I used up all of my self-control to stay where I was. When I saw her eyes darting around the room and he posture taking on a bored, annoyed look I smirked, this was my cue to step in. I came up behind her and slipped my arms around her exposed waist. "Hey baby."

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The guy at the bar had been hitting on me and I was looking for a way to excuse myself when a pair of arms slid around my naked midriff. The tingles that the touch sent meant one thing, Tristan. His voice sent shockwaves through my body, "Hey honey." Tristan was saving me. I allowed myself to melt into him as he pretended to just see the guy, Lance. "I'm Tristan." Lance nodded politely but anger and jealousy were portrayed in his eyes. "Lance." Tristan nodded, getting into our act I started nuzzling his neck, forgetting for a while that we weren't actually dating.

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When Rory started nuzzling my neck it was all I could do not to groan. Good Lord! Where did she learn to do that? I felt her melt into my embrace. For a moment I forgot my mission, then I saw the jealous rage in Lance's eyes. Smirking I kissed down her neck, "C'mon. I got us a table." Rory nodded, sent Lance a fake smile and allowed me to lead her through the crowd. When we got to the empty table Rory burst out laughing. She took a seat and smiled, "thanks for the save. He didn't know how to take a hint!" I laughed, "Anytime Mary." She nodded. "So Madeline and Louise made you their life-size Barbie did they?" Rory laughed again, the sound could bring a grown man to his knees I thought. Smiling she nodded once more, "Yup. You wouldn't believe what else they have me in." She shook her head.

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"And what might that be?" Tristan asked his eyes twinkling with mischief. I studied him a long moment before deciding to tease him a little. I leaned in his ear and whispered in a husky voice, "Black lacy bra and matching thong." I smiled innocently and wiggled in my seat a little, though on the inside I was grinning like a she-devil. I took triumph when his eyes widened, then darkened a little, obviously shocked. Taking it a step further I said in an innocent and monotone voice, "Sure wish I could take them off." Again Tristan's eyes widened but this time only momentarily. The shocked look quickly turned into a smirk. this was not good.

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The second I realized she was playing me I turned the tables on her. Smirking I let my gaze travel slowly over her body, stalling at he cleavage, exposed stomach, and oh so fine ass. "I would like nothing better Mary. The second we're alone I'd be glad to assist you." Rory's face turned a nice pink color and I decided to ease up on the teasing. 'Put Your Ass Into It' by Ice Cube and Lil' Kim came on, perfect. I stood and held out my hand to her, "Dance with me?" Rory thought a minute before taking my hand. We reached the dance floor and Rory seemed tense. How cute, she was nervous.

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I felt Tristan's hands slide along my exposed abdomen and down the front of my hips. I struggled to hold back a moan. He pulled me against him so he was flush against my back. Again I tensed and he whispered in my ear, "Relax Mary, it's just dancing." With that I allowed myself to relax against him. We began freak dancing so sexily it turned into bumping and grinding. When Tristan turned me we were pressed up against each other. Soon he had one leg between mine and I had one between his. Tristan's and roamed my body coming to rest on my butt which he squeezed gently and pulled me even tighter against him. I felt his hard on and smirking to myself rubbed against it even more while dancing. Tristan began tensing so I leaned up and whispered huskily in his ear, one hand around his neck the other on top of his pushing me closer, "Relax Bible Boy, it's just a dance."

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I groaned, I couldn't help it. With Rory dancing the way she was even a celibate priest and/or saint would get excited. Add her sexy voice and a raging boner together. it was impossible not to. I knew she was playing with me, but I frankly, didn't give a shit, time for turn-around.

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Tristan groaned and I couldn't help smiling. Then deciding to change the power Tristan squeezed my rear and pushed me against his erection roughly, "I don't think so babe." giggling I put a hand on his lower stomach, near his belt buckle, "No groping in public places Tristan." His eyes widened as he realized my blatant invitation. Before I could say anything else he was pulling me out the door. "Tristan, don't forget my stuff." He passed our table on the way out and grabbed my purse and coat. I smiled to myself as he pulled me towards his black Lexus SUV. It was obvious Tristan wanted me as much as I wanted him. I was tired of denying my feelings for him. I wanted him to know how I felt, that I had fallen in love with him.

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She had practically made me do it. There was no way she didn't know what she was doing. We got to my SUC and I heard Rory's voice, "Tristan?" I turned and looked at her seeing a desire that matched my own in her eyes. Before I asked what she took my lips in hers. She kissed me thoroughly, her tongue exploring my mouth and mine hers when she pulled back long enough to say, "Backseat." I nodded then looked at her, she never looked so sexy. Her hair was mussed, and only traces of her lipstick were left on her mouth, swollen from our fervent kisses. I couldn't help myself, I pulled her to me and kissed her, pushing our body's against the drivers' side door. I managed to get the backseat door open and us back there somehow never leaving her mouth. Rory was kissing me back with ferocity before she stopped and slipped into the bench seat. I quickly followed, closing the door behind us. When I scooted closer Rory smiled wickedly making me groan inwardly, this was not good.

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I saw the flicker of anticipation and dread in his eyes, I loved toying with him. I turned my gaze innocent, pulling at my bra I gave him a helpless pouty look, "It's still uncomfortable." Tristan swallowed then looked at me, "You are so begging for me to turn your Mary into a Magdeline." I leaned closer, cupped a hand to my mouth, and whispered like I was telling a secret, "Maybe I am, what're you gonna do about it Bible Boy?" I must have pushed the right buttons because Tristan grabbed my hips and effortlessly pulled me into his lap. Grinding me against his hard-on he spoke through gritted teeth, "You sure as hell better let me know soon."

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Rory smirked, a trait I noticed she had picked up lately, "Whatever is the rush?" I threw my hands up before running them through my hair, "You are such a tease sometimes..it's killing me! I've wanted you from the moment I saw you. Damnit I didn't ask to fall in love with you!" I froze, did I really say that out loud? Looking at Rory's 'deer in the headlights' expression I knew I did. I groaned, just fucking great. "Rory.." I started. "Please, forget you heard that-" before I got any further she cut me off. "Did you mean it?" I did a double take, 'What?" She looked me in the face no expression or feeling on her face, "Did you mean what you said? Do you really think I'm a tease? Have you really wanted me from when you first saw me? Do you...do you really love me?" Taking a deep breath I locked eyes with her, "Yes. You tease me, unconsciencly and unrelentlessly. Just by you smiling or laughing I get excited. You unknowingly turn me on. Yes I've wanted you from the moment I saw you, and yes, god yes I love you. So much it hurts not to be with you, around you, talking, anything." Rory seemed to take it all in and just when I thought she would reject me a slow smile spread across her face. "It's about damn time you said something. Keeping it inside me is too hard, but I sure as hell wasn't going to tell you I loved you before you told me." I was blown away, did Rory just say she loved me?

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I saw the surprise in his face and smiled encouragingly. I cupped his face, "I love you Tristan." He nodded, "You know I love you." Deciding that if I didn't lighten the atmosphere than I would cry I gave him a cheerful smile, "Damn straight!" Tristan chuckled and looked at me, "What do you say we go get some coffee?" I squealed and threw my arms around his neck. Before he could say a word I climbed into the passenger side seat. I turned to see him shaking his head. "C'mon, snap, snap!" He laughed and gave an exaggerated groan rubbing his hands over his face, "My girlfriend's an addict!" I gave him a shy smile, "So this means I'm your girlfriend?" Chuckling still he nodded, "You best be." I nodded and he followed my example and crawled up into the driver's seat. "C'mon loverboy, hurry it up! I want coffee!" "We're going, we're going." He started the engine and we were on our way.

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I started driving towards the nearest coffee shop when strings of Motzheart filled the car. I cringed, I knew I should have taken that CD out. I looked at Rory who had a smile on her face as she spoke, "You like classical?" Shrugging I kept my eyes on the road, "I like just about everything." Rory accepted this and seemingly settled in her seat. We drove in a comfortable silence for a while when I noticed Rory getting restless. I smiled, "Go ahead and change it." She let out a deep sigh and flipped on the radio. When she found a station playing Joan Jett's 'Reputation' she left it and started singing along. I found it oddly fitting for her. Soon we pulled into Star's Hollow and Rory looked up surprised, "I thought we were getting coffee." "We are, your favorite kind." Just then we parked in front of Luke's. Rory was beaming. She turned to me, gave me a kiss, and darted out of the door. Before I knew it I was out of the car and Rory was pulling me by the hand inside. We got there and Rory immediately sat at an empty table. Soon Jess came up, "Hey guys. What can I get you?" "Coffee, lots and lots of coffee," Rory said hyper. Jess nodded and brought over the coffee pot, "Where's Luke?" Rory asked after taking a long sip. At that Jess smirked, "In the supply room." he looked over there then looked back, "With your mom."

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That sure as hell caught me off guard. I said the first thing that popped in my head, "It's about time." Then I remembered and held out my hand expectantly to Jess. He sighed and handed me a twenty, "I was hoping you wouldn't remember." I smirked and pocketed the bill when Tristan spoke up, "What's all this about?" I laughed, "Jess and I had a bet going on when they would finally get together. Jess said three months after Christmas and I said six, since it's been a little over five, I win." Tristan chuckled, "That's disturbing." I shrugged, "That's entertainment around here." "You're crazy, ya know that?" "You love every minute of it, "I said smirking. Damn, he was rubbing off on me. "Damn straight." Was the reply before his mouth crashed down on mine.

~ Six Months Later ~

I was talking to Madeline about a project when a pair of arms wrapped around my waist. I smiled and leaned back into Tristan. Madeline smiled before speaking, "You guys are so cute together. Well I better get going, thanks for your help Rory. See ya later." Tristan and I said goodbye somewhat distracted. Tristan had moved my hair aside and started laying kisses along the length of my neck. I moaned, "Tris, that feels really good, but I-we-have to go to class. Mr.Medina already hates me because my mom dumped him for Luke." When Tristan made no attempt to move I tried to turn. He then decided to start nibbling behind my ear, a highly sensitive spot on me. I moaned again as he spoke, his breath tickling my skin deliciously, "C'mon Rory. I was with my parents, all weekend. We're already gonna be late, why go at all?" I shook my head, "C'mon Trist, then we can ditch next period and go for coffee or something before lunch since we have free-period, but I can't miss this class again." Tristan sighed, "All right, but you promise we can go for coffee?" I smirked, "Have I ever not gone through with a promise for coffee?" He shook his head and reluctantly followed me down the hall.

Forty-five minutes later Tristan and I were in the back of his SUV with our coffee talking. He turned to me, "I missed you." Smiling I gave him a tiny kiss, "Aww, sweetie. I missed you too." He nodded, "I got you something." I squealed, "I love presents! You're the bestest boyfriend ever!" Chuckling he reached into his blazer pocket and pulled out a small box from Tiffany's. My breath hitched, it was a ring box.

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I saw Rory's shocked expression and prayed it was shocked in a good way. Taking a deep stabilizing breath I pulled Rory into my lap, her eyes kept swaying from me to the box, then back again. "Rory, I have something to say and I just want you to listen, okay?" She nodded, here goes nothing. "Rory, I have loved you from the second I saw you. When I saw the disdain in your eyes as you looked at me, my heart broke. I know I treated you horribly at first and I can only hope I'll make up for it. Those few months when you gave me a second chance to be your friend, I thought that's as good as it gets. I was sure your feelings never went any deeper than friendly, but I was content loving you from the position of best friend." By now Rory's eyes were tearing up, but I had to finish what I started. "When you and I got together that night I was so happy, it was euphoric. Never had I ever felt that way before. I love you with all of my heart and Rory Gilmore I will marry you one day." I pulled out the box and opened it revealing the white gold band with a large ruby surrounded by white diamonds in the shape of a heart. It's the reason I went out of town in the first place. Taking it out of the box and looking her in the eye I spoke, "I know I am only 19, and you are only just going to be 18 soon, so it's not quite and engagement ring. It's a promise ring that one day, when you and I are ready, I will propose. Rory Gilmore, will you wear my ring?"

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Oh my god! I looked at the ring. It was undoubtedly gorgeous and it screamed expensive. His words sank in and the tears began to fall. I knew in my heart the answer. "Well duh you idiot!" He smiled and took my left hand. He slipped the ring on my finger, a perfect fit. After it was on I threw my arms around his neck and hugged him, "I love you Tristan DuGrey!" Wrapping his arms around my waist he chuckled softly, "I should hope so." I smacked him playfully, "Oh be quiet." After looking at the clock I gave him a quick kiss, "C'mon. It'll be lunch soon and I want to show off my gorgeous, absolutely perfect, none better than my." "Boyfriend?" Tristan supplied. I glared playfully, "Ring." After looking up and down slowly I smirked, "You're a plus, a very big, important, really wonderful plus." Tristan shook his head and started crawling into the front seat. I smacked his rear, "Andelay, andelay!" He took his seat laughing. I smiled and followed his example. He smacked my rear in turn and I giggled shoving him playfully, "No touching." Tristan laughed, 'Don't pretend you didn't like it." "Oh please, you're the kinky one here." He simply smirked and started the engine.

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We arrived back at Chilton shortly and I got out walking over to Rory's side. She'd already stepped out so I wrapped my arm around her waist. The minute we stepped into the entry hall the lunch bell rang. We went into the lunchroom and saw where all of our friends were sitting.

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Tristan and I saw our friends and headed over. Tristan nodded hello to the table and sat down. Playing the adorable girlfriend/cute couple card I sat down in his lap and leaned into him resting my head on his shoulder. Tristan smiled, kissed my head, and put his arms around me. There were sighs and "awe's" from the girls and disbelieving smiles from the guys. Tristan said they are still stunned that some girl made Tristan DuGrey fall in love. Soon the guys decided to go and play football. Tristan and I hung back, following the group hand in hand. He smirked at me, "I thought you wanted to show me off." I let my eyes travel over his body briefly before giving him a smirk of my own, "Don't worry, I will. You'll get all hot and sweaty and then I'll point and say you're all mine." Tristan laughed before giving me a saucy leer, "Want me all hot and sweaty huh? Bet you were really thinking all hot and bothered so you could jump me weren't you?" He wiggled his eyebrows suggestively. Groaning I smacked him playfully, "You are such a guy!" Laughing he gave me an amused look, "Glad you noticed." Just then Tristan's friend called to him from the field, "DuGrey! You gonna sit there all day and make puppy eyes or are you gonna play?" "I'm comin'!" He yelled back. Turning to me he gave me a quick kiss, "Wish me luck." "You'll need it." Tristan pretended to ignore that comment and started jogging towards the field. "I'll be sure to get all hot and sweaty for you Mary." I laughed at the way he stressed sweaty. I made my way to where the other girls were and took a seat. Not so subtly I flashed my hand around. Within seconds my friend Jacque squealed, "Rory! Oh my gosh! Let me see it!"

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I approached my friends and was informed that I was on Mike's team. I greeted everyone with an easy smile and joined the huddle. Mike spoke to our half of the group, "All right, we'll just wing it I suppose. We're the best at that and I know a few of us have girlfriends watching." He sent a pointed look my way and I gave him a cocky smirk. Just then there were squeals and laughter erupting from where the girls were. They were surrounding Rory, hugging and smiling and taking her hand to examine. She was showing off the ring. I shook my head and looked at Mike who was watching them also, "Yo man. I gotta ask. Is Rory as hard to understand as-" His voice trailed off and his eyes widened as the sunlight bounced off of Rory's ring. "DuGrey! Tell me I'm seeing things and your girl don't have a fat ruby on her wedding finger!" My smile grew without my consent, "But I don't lie." Mike hit me, "You proposed! When we're still in high school!" By now we had all the guys attention. "Look guys, I didn't propose, not yet anyway. I gave her a promise ring. End of story, can we play some football now?" "Yea, yea. C'mon guys, we can discuss Tristan's love life later."

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The girls finished gawking at my ring, but were still shocked he'd done it. After all, I am his first real girlfriend that he's dated longer than two weeks. In fact, our six month anniversary is in a few days. I was planning on getting his gift at the mall today. I watched Tristan laugh with his friends while they played. Smiling I logged the image in my memory before joining a conversation with my friend Abby. Twenty minutes later the game ended and Tristan jogged over. I looked him over, he was grinning widely and covered in a fine sheen of sweat. His shirt clung to his well defined stomach and abs. Lord almighty he was good looking. He closed the distance a little out of breath, "See Mary, hot and sweaty." I giggled and when he advanced closer I stepped back and wrinkled my nose, "Yea. Exactly, all sweaty. So don't touch me, Mr. Sweaty."

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I couldn't help but smirk at her, she was so damn cute when she was antsy. I kept walking towards her retreating form, "Aww, c'mon Mary, admit it. Right now you are hopelessly attracted to me." Rory paused, thought a moment, and a slow grin spread across her face, not good. She stepped up to me and I gulped trying hard not to show my anxiety. Rory slowly took in my haggard appearance and smirked while putting her arms around my neck. "What can I say BibleBoy, you turn me on." Rory molded her body against mine and leaned up, She went like she was gonna kiss me but turned at the last minute. She lightly kissed her way along my jaw. Stopping just behind my ear she snuggled into the crook of my neck. Slowly she took my motionless hands in her own and guided them down her sides. My breath hitched in my throat, Rory was rarely this forward with me. But I won't lie and say I wasn't enjoying it. She guided my hands to her rear all the while staring me straight in the eyes.

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I giggled inwardly at Tristan's expression. I felt his arms tighten around me and smiled. "Tristan, turn around," I whispered huskily. Hesitantly he released me and turned. I giggled our loud, "Rory.what are you doing?" is voice rang our with curiosity. Suppressing yet another giggle I spoke, "Tristan.I want." I jumped on his back wrapping my legs around his waist. "A piggyback ride!" Tristan groaned but put his arms around my legs. "Fine," he said grumpily. I laughed as he carried me towards the group. We reached them and Tristan put me down. Just then the bell rang. Putting on my backpack I said goodbye and took Tristan's hand. It was great, we had all of the same classes (though I suspect there was bribery used in there somehow).

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The rest of the day passed quickly. Now Rory and I were at the mall. I was gauging her actions closely, she seemed..nervous. Right now she was sitting in my lap, and untouched coffee in front of her and she kept looking around. "Rory sweetie, what's up? You haven't even touched your coffee." She sighed and took my hand squeezing it gently, "I'm sorry babe. I'm just thinking." Forcing a bright smile she stood, "C'mon BibleBoy." We walked a little ways but she stopped suddenly. I looked around, what was it? "Tristan, would you go get me an ice cream cone?" "Why?" "Cuz I really want some right now." "Rory, I just bought you a coffee that you didn't even touch and three candy bars." "They were my warm-ups." I fought a smile..damn her for being so cute. "No." That sounded weak even to me. "Please?" "No." "Tristan!" she whined, giving me a pouty look. "No." She smiled, 'I'll make out with you." U smirked, "You would anyway." "In a bikini?" "What flavor?" She giggled, "Surprise me." Nodding I backed away, "I'll be back.soon." With that I took off.

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I hopped into the car as Tristan started the engine. Smiling I kissed him. He grinned, "What was that for?" "You're taking me to get Luke coffee." "Ror, hun, isn't it Friday?" "Yeah so?" "Grandparents. Dinner, any of this ring a bell?" "So I'll get mom to get me out of it." "Who are you and what have you done with the Rory I love so much?" I frowned, "Look Tristan, I just want one Friday night in my senior year where I can just hang out and do whatever I want with my boyfriend. Is that so much to ask?" He shook his head, "Nah. I was just wondering, it's so unlike you." I shrugged, "C'mon, let's go back to my house and I'll talk to my mom."

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Rory and I stepped inside just as Lorelei came down the stairs. "Hey kiddos. Rory, why aren't you ready?" I looked at Rory, "Mom," she started. "Tristan and I really need to talk about some stuff, and I need a day off. Tell Grandma I didn't feel well?" Lorelei looked from me to Rory to me again and smiled. "You guys just wanna site me and make out, dontcha?" Rory's cheeks blushed furiously, "No." 'Wrong' I thought. 'I so want nothing more than that right now.' "Please mum?" she continued. Lorelei nodded, "Rory and Tristan sittin' on the couch, M-A-K-E make- ing out." She continued her chant out the front door grinning.

An hour later

"Rory! Come on, I'm sure you look gorgeous, now let's go!" I shouted at her closed door. She'd been in there for the past forty-five minutes, ever since we decided to go out tonight. "Hang on BibleBoy!" I chuckled. Moments later she opened the door. My breath caught in my throat. Rory was dressed in a frayed Jean mini skirt that really showed off a whole lotta leg, a long sleeved black button up sweater that showed a good three inches of her smooth stomach. She matched it with a air of black tennis shoes and her long coffee colored hair in loosed curls down her back, swirling around her shoulders. Good lord she was hot!

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I watched Tristan's eyes widen when I stepped out. Seemingly rendered speechless I smirked, "Are we going or not?" He shook his head and smiled. "You look great Ror. I mean really great." I blushed, "Thanks. Now c'mon or we'll miss the movie." Once we were in the car I had the chance to look over Tristan,. He was wearing a pair of dark blue jeans that were loose fitting but not baggy with a tight black muscle shirt and a dark blue silk button up over-shirt that he left unbuttoned. His only accessories were his ever present puka shell choker and his watch. I let my gaze travel over him, taking in his rock-solid muscles and biceps. One of his hands firmly gripped the steering wheel while the other rested on the gear shifter. His jaw set determinedly as he navigated aggressively through traffic. Was it hot in here? Iyiyi, I never knew that him just driving could turn me on so much.

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I noticed Rory checking me out and smirked. I glanced at her briefly, "Like what you see Mary?" She swallowed nervously. "I plead the fifth." I laughed, "You sure Mary. There's nothing sexier than when a guys girlfriend tells him she likes what she sees." She snorted, "Oh just shut up and drive. No wonder everyone stares at us when we walk in, your cockiness just shows somehow." I gave her an incredulous look, "Don't try and tell me you don't know why everywhere we go the people stare." Puzzled she looked at me, "What?" "Are you serious? Jesus. Rory, look in a mirror, when we walk in the room the guys stare at you so obviously it's scary. Course, just makes me all the much prouder that you're all mine, but that's not the point." She shrugged, "I just always figured it was because there was something wrong, something in my teeth or something, or the fact that they were wondering why you were wasting you time with me."

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Tristan swerved onto the shoulder so fast I almost flew out of my seat. He turned to me, the engine stalled. "What?" I gave him a confused look, "What?" "Ror, hun, why would you say they thought I was wasting my time with you? Do you think I am? Rory, is that what you think this is?" I smiled a little at his defensiveness. Placing a gentle kiss on his lips I shook my head, "No. I think I'm lucky to have you and I love you more than anyone, including myself, could ever know." His gaze softened and I smiled brightly, "Now c'mon loverboy, the movies' gonna start without us." He nodded, gave me another kiss, and pulled onto the highway once more.