Title: New Neighbors
Author: imconfused247, previously known as ObsessiveGilmore
Pairing: Tristan/Rory
Disclaimer: I own nothing associated with Gilmore Girls, except my obsession. No animals were harmed in the making of this fanfiction.
Summary: Lorelai and Chris ended up getting married when Rory was about 16. What will happen when they all move into a house in Hartford and Rory meets their new neighbor? TRORY.
Author's Ramblings: Okay, well, I'm starting yet another story because I'm trying to think of things for Old Friends. Well, as it said in the summary, Lorelai and Chris got married (I don't like Chris, I'm JavaJunkie all the way, so hopefully there will be a way to make him obsolete in the story) and they moved into a Hartford home. They also have some interesting new neighbors, and I'm sure you already know who they are… So, I hope you enjoy this, reviews are appreciated, so…. Read on my friends! Hehe.
Chapter 1:
Meet and Greet
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"I still can't believe this," Rory Gilmore said happily to her mother, Lorelai. "You and Dad, finally together after all of these years. Finally married!"
Yeah, I know. I wasn't sure if it would ever happen, but look at us now! We are on our way to our new mansion in Hartford. It's so weird," Lorelai said, twice as excited about the situation than her daughter was. "Well, here we are," she said as she pulled into the long driveway leading up to the castle-like house where they would be living from now on.
By the time they were parked, Christopher was already standing out on the front porch with 2 cups of coffee in hand. Rory got out and took one of the cups from her father. She gave him a big hug and said hello.
"Sweets, why don't you go find your room so the movers can bring in your things?" Lorelai asked as she made her way over to stand by her husband.
"Okay, Mom," Rory replied before heading into her new home.
To say the least, the house was huge! Rory began searching through many random hallways for a room that she could call her own. After about ten minutes, she found it. A large, light purple room with plush white carpeting that had a two glass doors leading out to a balcony, a walk-in closet, and a large bathroom with a shower and Jacuzzi. This was it. This was her room.
Rory went outside of her room and checked to see which rooms were nearby. There was a guestroom just across the hall and coincidentally, a library to the left. There was also another bathroom to her right. She tried to mentally figure out where to go in order to get back to the stairwell leading down to the foyer. After contemplating this for a couple of minutes, she gave up and just started wandering through random hallways, hoping to come across the set of staircases she took to get up to this level. She finally stumbled upon it and made her way back down to where her parents were standing and directing the movers.
"Okay, I found my room," Rory stated.
"Alright, which one is it?" Chris questioned.
"The purple one by the library."
"Okay, I'll tell the movers to put your stuff in there."
"Thanks, Dad. Umm, I'm going to go look for a good coffee place."
"Alright kid, just be sure to report its location back to me," Lorelai said.
"Don't worry, I will. Otherwise I'd be shunned."
"I have taught you well," Lorelai replied proudly.
"Okay, then can I have the keys to the car, Mom?"
Chris pulled a set of keys out of his pocket and handed them to Rory.
"What's this?"
"The keys to the car."
"But these aren't the keys to Mom's jeep," Rory said, confused.
"No, they are the keys to your Lexus."
"What! You got me a Lexus? Really?" Rory asked excitedly.
"Yep. Your mother and I figured you would need some way to get around this place."
Rory threw her arms around both of her parents before heading for the garage. She started the car, turned to a random radio station that was playing "All the Small Things" by Blink 182, and pulled out of the driveway in search of a decent cup of coffee.
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Meanwhile, at home…
Ding dong…
"I'll get it!" Lorelai called to her husband.
Lorelai opened the door to find an older couple and a teenage boy who she could only assume was their son.
"Oh, um, hello," she said.
"Hello, my name is Samuel Dugrey. This is my wife, Camille, and our son, Tristan. We live next door," the older man said, pointing with his thumb to his right.
"Hey, Lore. Who is it?" Chris asked as he entered the foyer.
"These are our neighbors. I'm Lorelai Hayden, and this is my husband, Christopher. It's so nice to meet you. Won't you come in?"
"Yes, thank you," Camille said, stepping inside. The small group moved into the sitting room.
"So, Tristan, how old are you?" Chris asked.
"Sixteen, sir," Tristan replied.
"Oh really? Well, we have a daughter just you're" Lorelai began to say 'age' but stopped, seeing Rory rushing into the house with a cup of to-go coffee in each hand.
"Mom! I've found it! The best coffee ever! It's ever better than Lu-" Rory was cut off as she entered the living room and found her parents in the company of two older people that remarkably reminded her of her grandparents and a guy that seemed to be about her age. Rory couldn't help but stare at the blue-eyed blonde on the sofa. She turned though, and blushed as he took notice of this and licked his lips.
'Figures that the only guy I've seen so far in this God-forsaken city that it doesn't hurt to look at is a total asshole.' Rory thoughtas she turned to her mother. You could tell that she really wanted to know where Rory found the coffee, but didn't want to be rude to their guests.
Chris introduced them to make sure Lorelai didn't say the wrong thing when she finally decided to speak up. "Umm, Rory, this is Samuel and Camille Dugrey, and their son, Tristan. This is our daughter, Rory."
Rory put on her socialite face like when she goes to her grandparents' house. "Hi, it's so nice to meet you."
"Rory will be starting Chilton tomorrow," Lorelai said, getting over her coffee addiction for the moment.
"Really? Tristan also attends Chilton. Son, why don't you help Rory out tomorrow?" Samuel suggested before turning to Rory. "Surely, you could use the assistance. After all, it is a new school."
"Gladly," Tristan said, smirk in place, never taking his icy blue eyes off of hers.
"Actually, I think I'll be fine. Thanks anyways though," Rory replied as politely as possible.
"Nonsense, Rory," Chris argued. "You've never been there and Tristan already knows the school and its campus. What's the harm?"
'Uh-oh, Dad's pulling his Father Card out on me. What am I going to do? I'm not sure I can handle an entire day seeing that same stupid, yet sexy, smirk…WAIT! Sexy! No, no, no, no, no! Stop thinking like that! He's obviously just some conceited, rich, snobby, gorgeous guy. No! Not gorgeous! What is wrong with me? You think the guy's hot! No I don't! Yes you do! No I don't! Oh, great, now I'm arguing with the voices in my head! Isn't that some sign of a need for mental help? Okay, you've been silent too long. Say something! Anything!'
"Umm, sure, why not?"
'Good God, Gilmore! When I said anything, I meant anything but that!'
"Wonderful!" Camille exclaimed, finally speaking after her long silence. "Well, we should really be going. We'll see you around."
Mr. and Mrs. Dugrey said their goodbyes and left. Tristan, however, hung back a little while. He said goodbye to Chris and Lorelai. He then walked over to Rory, took her hand in his, and kissed the back of it.
"I'll see you tomorrow," he said, releasing her hand, and beginning to leave. Rory turned and was about to walk away, but not soon enough to miss him whisper "Mary" into her ear. He exited the house, leaving Rory to stare at his retreating back and the closing door. Leaving her to think about the blonde next door who was most likely bound to be a rather large part of her life.
Her thoughts were interrupted by Lorelai walking back over to her and picking up the coffee cup that Rory had unconsciously set down sometime during the previous interaction.
"So, tell me about this amazing place of coffee."
"Okay, well it's this little café called "Impressions Café" and it's only like, 5 minutes from here…" Rory said, informing her mother of this great coffee, thoughts of one, Tristan Dugrey, leaving her mind for the time being.
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AN: Okay! Well that's the first chapter! How did you like it? I wasn't sure where I was going when I first started but I'm getting some ideas now. Click on the little blue button down below and I need 10 reviews before I update!
Mucho love!
Meg
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