SUMMARY: After leaving for eight months, Tristan comes back home from War to find his Mary with a surprise and missing him.
PAIRING: Trory, like I'd actually consider doing anything else!
RATING: PG-13...I think.
Please Review!!
- - - - - - - - - k- - - - - - - -i- - - - - - - k- - - - - - - i- - - - - - - - - -
FLASHBACK
Women, men, families, and people waiting to board the plane were standing by the gate. Men and women dressed in camouflage were saying goodbye to friends and families. Tristan and Rory were embraced in a hug. This was the second time Tristan was leaving for the army.
'Tristan, I need you!' Rory said wiping away a falling tear.
'Mary, I love you and I will be back in a few months.'
'But what will I think about while you're gone? I mean, you take up all of my time! Well besides college.'
'You want me to give you something to think about?' he asked.
'Yes.'
'Well you can think about planning a wedding.'
'A wedding?'
'Yea.'
'But I don't understand—' Tristan pulled away from her and pulled out a black velvet box.
'Lorelai—Rory—Mary Leigh Gilmore, will you marry me?'
'What? Why me?'
'Because I love you so much and I wanna be with you for the rest of my life.'
'Are you sure you want me? I mean ME...'
'I wouldn't want it any other way.'
'Oh my god yes!!' Rory screeched and jump into Tristan's arms.
'I love you so much.' She whispered into his ear.
'I love you too.' He met her lips and they kissed for what seemed ages until they heard that damned P.A. announcing the flight was now boarding.
'Promise me you'll do what you want for this wedding and if you need any help at all you'll ask.'
'I will and don't worry, I can do this!'
'And promise me you'll be there to pick me up when I come home?'
'Promise.'
END FLASHBACK
Rory sat staring into space thinking about the day they got engaged. She sat there with tears streaming down her face. In a few short hours Tristan would once again be boarding a plane wearing camouflage. He promised this was the last time he would leave and that he just needed to do this. The night before they had a large argument leaving Rory sleeping on the couch laying awake most of night. Tristan didn't sleep either. Tristan entered the room carrying his duffle bag. He hag bags under his eyes from lack of sleep.
'Rory, I'm sorry.' He said. He used her name meaning his was being sincere and he really wanted to talk. She stood up and walked to him.
'Me too.' She said as she wrapped her arms around him. He wrapped his arms around her as well. He kissed her head and rubbed her back. After a few minutes they separated.
'I didn't mean to get into a fight with you last night. It was amazing before I fucked it up.' Tristan smirked and Rory laughed.
'See no more tears.' He finished wiping away her tears.
'I just don't want you to go.'
'I know, but after this calling, I promise I'm here to work out everything with you. We can go on a nice big vacation.'
'See I'm gonna miss all of this.'
'I love you Rory and I always will so don't forget me okay?'
'I couldn't if I tried.' They laughed.
'Come on your flight leaves soon.' She said and they walked out hand in hand. They arrived to the airport shortly after in the van that picked them up. Most had already left leaving only the army soldiers.
'Hey Dugrey.'
'Peterson.' Tristan nodded to a friend he had made.
'So, whose this? I thought you were married.' he asked referring to Rory.
'I am. This is Rory, my wife. Rory, this is Alex Peterson.' They shook hands.
'So whatever happened to the Mary you always claimed to be in love with?'
'That's Rory's nickname.' Tristan provided.
'Well it's nice to meet you finally.'
'Same here.' they heard happy screaming coming from not to far away. A couple was kissing obviously they just got engaged. Rory and Tristan smiled at each other.
'I think this qualifies as a good reason for public affection.' Tristan said to Rory.
'I don't think so.' She smiled.
'Only in my dreams?'
'Only in your dreams.' Rory confirmed. Alex looked on in confusion.
'I don't like to be that affectionate in public. Kissing a little maybe, but making out isn't for me.'
'You sure? Could've fooled me.' Tristan said. Rory blushed and moved behind Tristan out of view.
'Mary, come on!' Tristan laughed. Rory was holding one of his hands behind his back. He squeezed her hand and she yelped.
'Hey!! Jerk!' Rory said and then bit his hand. He pulled it away quickly and examined the teeth marks in his hand. Rory smirked and come back into view.
'I don't get mad, I get even.' She said smirking even more.
'Thief.' He said.
'I learn from the best.' She came back. Alex laughed.
'Wow, looks like your girl keeps you on your toes.'
'Especially behind closed doors.'
'Oh yea, I'm a cat but a tiger in the bedroom.' Rory said blushing but laughing.
'I don't know Tristan. You may have met your superior.'
'I like you Peterson. Maybe I'll marry you instead.' Rory joked.
'Hey what about me?' Tristan asked pouting.
'What about you?' Rory asked innocently.
'Me, your husband?!?!'
'Oh yea. Look what you did! You went and ruined my plans!' she accused Tristan.
'Ahh, that's okay Rory. I'm already seeing someone. She left right before you came.'
'Shucks.' Rory said smiling.
'Nice meeting you Rory.'
'Yea you too.' She said before Alex walked away. She turned to Tristan.
'We're okay, right?' she asked as Tristan put his arms around her waist pulling her up against him. She looked up at him.
'Yea, we are.' He said tucking a strand of hair behind her ear.
'Good. I'm gonna miss you.'
'I would say that to you but that would be such and under statement!' Rory smiled.
'Dugrey!!' The head sergeant called. Apparently it was time to go.
'Promise you'll write to me?'
'I promise, but there will be a while when I can't.'
'Just as much as you can, okay?'
'Okay.' He leaned down and kissed her.
'I love you.' He said after they broke apart.
'I love you too.' She said.
'Dugrey NOW!!'
'Go get em!' she said smiling and wiping away a tear. He kissed her forehead and then left to board the plane. Rory watched the plane depart and sat in a chair burying her head in her hands. She cried softly.
'Hey.' A voice said. She looked up and gave him a confused look.
'What are you doing here?'
'I figured you could use a friend.' She smiled and got up. He pulled her into a hug.
'How long until he comes back?'
'8 months.'
'Then we'll just have to keep you busy.'
'Jess!!' she complained.
'Come on, I'll drive you home.' Rory nodded and started to walk.
'So what did you do last night?' Jess asked after a few minutes of silence. Rory blushed.
'I—umm—'
'Never mind.' He said smiling.
'What? We're married and plus it's not like it's a crime!' Rory argued.
'Never said it was.'
'Then why did you look at me like that?'
'How am I looking at you?' he asked shaking his head.
'I don't know!'
'So tell me, how does it differ when your married then just dating?' he asked still smiling.
'I so cannot believe you!!' Rory said but still smiling anyways.
'Well I'm not married so I wouldn't know.'
'Wait until you are, I'm sure it's worth it.' Rory said.
'Hypocrite.' He accused her.
'Oh shut up!' Rory had wanted to wait until she was married to have sex, but while Rory and Tristan were engaged Rory didn't want to wait anymore but everyone still thinks that she waited except Jess who knew more than Lorelai about Rory and Tristan.
'Plus I'm not a virgin! Haven't been since like the 9th grade.'
'Here's a tip...never tell a woman when you first or when you ever had sex for that matter!'
'Says the woman who married Tristan.'
'I wouldn't make fun of me, okay?' Rory said closing her eyes bidding the tears to not come out.
'Or we could always go get coffee.' Jess said taking the exit for Stars Hollow.
'Smart Man.' She said eyes still closed. Jess parked at Luke's and the two got out. Lorelai was sitting cutting a pancake for her three-year-old son.
'Mom!' Lorelai stopped and looked up.
'Rory!' she got up and hugged Rory.
'Hey Mom.'
'Ya know for someone who just came from the airport after seeing their husband eave for war your doing pretty well.'
'Well, this is the third time. Plus, I cried enough in the last few days to last me a lifetime.'
'Ha! That's a TV Channel!'
'Uh.' Rory groaned.
'Luke!' Rory called.
'Oh hey! How was umm—ya know your thing?'
'You guys can't even say it! It went well, thank you.'
'Sure. Coffee?'
'Please.' He set down a mug and filled it with coffee.
'Rory!' A three year old called running from the back.
'Hey Gabe!' she said hugging her half brother.
'So can you last 8 months or should we follow him and drag him back?' Lorelai asked fully serious.
'I think it's okay.'
'Hey Jess can you bus some tables for me?' Luke asked.
'Sure.' Jess grabbed an order pad and went to a table.
'So how are you?' Lorelai asked.
'Please tell me that was rhetorical.'
'Rhetorical! Oh good word!'
'Mom!'
'Oh right. Umm no it wasn't.'
'Well how do you think I feel?'
'Sad, Lonely, am I close?'
'Sad yes, but not lonely...yet.'
'It'll take getting used to.'
'I know.'
=
=
=
Okay that wasn't a great ending but I need Help picking a chapter title! Vote for your favorite!!
1. The Beginning
2.The Happy Return
3. Home For Good
4.The renewed Life
5. Home for Good
Of course if you think of a better one let me know!! Please Review.
-Kiki