"Rory, just tell me who it is" Tristan whispered in quiet anxiety.
Rory was still in shock from the sight in front of her. There was her best friend and her boyfriend making out, right in front of her. Tristan knew she had a boyfriend, it really wasn't a big deal that she tell him, she was just still in shock.
Jess and Lane? No
way…
"That's Jess, my boyfriend." Rory whispered quietly. Tristan could tell that she was a little hurt; he could hear it in her voice. He didn't want to ask who the girl was, Rory seemed like she didn't want to talk about it.
"And I know you want to know who the girl is, that's my best friend, Lane."
Now that Tristan knew who it was, he was infuriated. How could these two people co close to Rory hurt her. Tristan tried to step out from the hiding place, and Rory quickly pulled him back. She shook her head no and gave Tristan a look that chilled him. She wanted to make it clear that Lane and Jess were not to know that they were there. Tristan obeyed Rory's wishes, unwillingly.
I'm not going to do anything, I'll just act like I didn't see anything, I'll pretend I don't know…
If Rory could have little flings then so could Jess right?
Jess is mine, how could Lane do this to me? He's only supposed to want me!
Rory felt a new emotion creeping in, could it be jealousy. She had never felt any jealousy before, she had always been the one to make the guys jealous, but now, Jess turned the tables.
"Rory, do you think we should maybe get out of here?" Tristan asked.
Suddenly the two people kissing wildly in front of Rory and Tristan stopped.
"Jess, did you hear that? I think someone's in here"
"No way Lane, you're just paranoid, no one ever comes here. Think about all the times we've been here, not once was there anyone here"
"Of course I'm paranoid, we shouldn't be doing this, and you know it"
"But I don't do things I should, I do things I want to"
"I know, that's the way I want to be, but my mom!"
"Forget your mom, that's why you're here isn't it, because you want to be"
"I still think there's someone here, can we just go, I'm creeped out"
"Fine, lets go"
Jess stormed out of the mill, obviously he wasn't getting what he met Lane for. Lane followed sadly and she took one final glance around the mill to make sure no one was there. She didn't see anyone, and turned to leave and closed the door.
"Was that really your boyfriend and your best friend?" Tristan asked. He was relieved that they were finally gone, they could talk in normal voices now.
"Yea, pretty unbelievable isn't it? Huh, oh well, so where were we?"
Tristan stepped closer to Rory and wrapped his arms around her again. Even though she had just seen something that was unbelievable, she seemed as though she was perfectly fine. Tristan didn't feel much like continuing where they were before so he just held Rory. She felt safe with him, even though she knew he was a player. She felt like Tristan wouldn't hurt her. She was confused because usually she felt this way with Jess, and look what he did to her. Rory's emotions were running wild. She was almost heartbroken, and she was definitely jealous. But then again, she was in the same place with Tristan, did she have a right to be jealous? Of course she did, Jess was her boyfriend, but maybe not anymore. Rory could be free now to do what she wanted. But she loved being with Jess. If she ended it now, she couldn't be with Jess at all
C'mon, focus Rory, Tristan is in front of you, and he smells good, you can think about what to do about Jess later…
Tristan glanced at his watch. It was starting to get really late, and he had to drive back to Hartford, but he was holding Rory and he didn't want to let go. They would see each other at school tomorrow, so it's not like they wouldn't get to continue this later.
"Look, Rory, it's getting kind of late, and I've got to drive back"
"Oh god, I'm so sorry, yea well I'll see you tomorrow, I mean later today"
"Yea, if you really want to me to stay, it's not really a problem…"
"No, no, it's fine, I should be getting back home too, I really hope my mom isn't awake."
"Yea, uh…me too"
Tristan pulled Rory a little closer and tilted her head up. He leaned in and kissed her lightly.
"Goodnight Rory, sweet dreams" Tristan turned and walked out of the mill. Rory was left standing there by herself.
"oh don't worry, I'll have very sweet dreams…" she said to herself. She walked out of the mill and watched Tristan drive away in his brand new BMW M4 coupe. Rory took out her cell phone to check the time. It was already 2 am.
Oh shit. I hope mom's not awake…
Rory walked quickly, it was late and she had to get up to go to school at 7. That didn't really leave her a lot of time for sleeping. After 15 minutes of power walking, Rory was back to her house and out of breath. She didn't want to risk opening the squeaky front door so she walked over to her window. She tried to pull it up and she realized the window was locked.
Damn it mom, we never lock the windows.
She went around to the back to try the door into the kitchen; it was also locked. Rory checked every single door and window into the house, and none of them were unlocked. Using the spare key was a last resort because it only opened the front door, which squeaked so loud the neighbors could hear. Rory didn't have a choice; she had to use the spare key.
Why didn't you bring you're keys, c'mon…
Rory found the spare key easily; she put it in the front door slowly, trying to make as little noise as possible. She turned the key and the lock snapped open. It sounded like a gunshot to Rory, but she knew it wasn't that loud. Rory gradually turned the doorknob and pushed the door open. It started to make noise and she paused. Finally she had the door open and she was inside. She turned around to close and lock the door. Rory tiptoed quietly toward her room.
Why is the light in the kitchen on? Oh no…
