What Does it All Mean?
Author: Vona
E-Mail: Joshysgurlie15@aol.com
Website URL: http://pub90.ezboard.com/bthecentre19298 VISIT and POST PLEASE!
Feedback: I live for feedback. It is the air I breathe, the drink I sip, the food I chew, etc, I think you get the point. Constructive Criticism is fine
Disclaimer: Unfortunately, I don't own GG. If I owned GG, Dean would die or something of the sort, Tristan would still be there, Luke and Lorelai would already be together, etc.:) I love this show.
Summary: Rory has to go on a school seminar, a week with Chiltonites. What happens there and what happens when she comes home? It's a Trory and a Jory. There is a tiny bit of R/D but luckily I end that quickly. Also, some L/L.
Classification: Romance and Drama also Humorous
Chapter 10 Early Mornings
BRIIIIINNNNNG, BRIIIINNNNG! Rory groped around trying to find the phone. " ugh! Hello?" Rory said as she fell off the bed. " Mary? Good morning. Are you OK?"
" I was just fine until you called. Do you realize it's 6:30 a.m. on a Saturday? What do you need?"
" I just wanted to hear your beautiful voice and have you yell at me for waking you up."
" Glad to be of sevice. Now what do you really want?"
" You."
" Stop wiggling your eyebrow and grinning, Tristan DuGray."
" How'd you know what I was doing?"
" I'm stalking you. Look out the window, I'm in the tree with binoculars."
" Nope, don't see you."
" I'm good at hiding. Anyways, why are you calling me I ask for the third time?"
" I wanted you to go out with me today."
" So you had the need to wake me up to find out if I would go?"
" Yeah. I was excited, OK?"
" What do you me to do?"
" First, come over here. I've got something special set up for you. Then, we can go shopping. And lastly...."
" Did you volunteer to go shopping?"
" Yep."
" Whoa."
" And lastly, I have another surprise for tonight. Bring something nice to wear."
" I haven't agreed yet."
" But you will."
" No."
" Why?"
" Because you said I would. I have to go against what you think I will do."
" Rory..."
" Alright. What time do I need to be there?"
" How about 9:30?"
" How am I supposed to get there? My mom is at work and I strongly doubt the bus stops anywhere near your house."
" I'm sending the limosine to pick you up."
" A limo?"
" Yep."
" No way!"
" Yeah. I'll see you at 9:30 Mar. Bye."
" Bye Tristan." Rory got up and laid her head down. Wow, Tristan seemed excited about his surprise. Guess I'll have to find why. She grumbled as she found clothes to wear and then trudged into the bathroom for her shower.
The phone rang for the second time that morning. Rory was attempting to fix her hair. " Hello?"
" Hey babe, it's me."
" Hi, mom. What's up?"
" Well, you see there is a black limosine driving through town. Patty was the first to see it and has called nearly everyone in town. The funny thing is, this limo is driving in the direction of our house. You have any idea why that is?"
" Oh, um, well, Tristan called me this morning. He wanted me to come to Hartford, his house first, shopping, and then a surprise. He knew you would be at work, and presumably there is no bus stop near his house, so he told me that he was sending his limosine."
" I see. Alright, I was just curious. I figured it had to do with Tristan DuGray. Have a great time! Be back by midnight."
" I will. Bye mom."
" Bye, Rory." At the same time Rory hung up the phone, the doorbell rang. Rory ran to the door. " Ah, hello. You must Mistress Rory."
" Mistriss Rory? I'm Rory, but not a mistriss. How'd you know?"
" Master Tristan talks about you constantly. He did every day for the last year and half. Are you ready to go, Mistress Rory?"
" Don't call me Mistress. I can't believe you call Tristan, Master."
" Master Tristan hates it. Master and Madame DuGray insist though, and they are the ones that sign my paychecks."
" Well, stick with Rory for me."
" OK. Shall we leave?"
" In a second. Let me grab my dress and purse." Rory picked up her two small bags and handed them to the driver.
" My name is William, Mist... Rory."
" Great, William. Can we stop at Luke's first?"
" Master Tristan told me not stop anywhere."
" Please? Please?"
" Master Tristan said you were hard refuse. Very well. Let us go." They headed to the long, black limo.
Rory ran into Luke's. " Two coffees to go, Luke." He looked up. The entire diner was crowded around the window, peering at the limo. " What're they looking at?"
" A black limo. Tristan sent it to pick me up and take me to Hartford. Coffee, Luke." Luke said as he got the coffee," Bible Boy sent you a limo?"
" Yeah. It's weird. William, he's the driver, called me Mistress Rory and he calls Tristan, Master Tristan. It's so funny."
Luke nodded, " OK, here's the coffee."
" No fight today?"
" Nope. I'm still in shock with the fact that you are riding in a limo. Run, before I can remember the Surgeon General's speech." Rory laughed and waved as she ran out the door and William opened the door for her. She stepped in the limo and William closed the door after her. " Strange town you have, Rory." She laid her head back in the seat, " Yes, but that's part of the charm, William, all part of the charm." Meanwhile, everyone in town was gossiping about little Rory Gilmore riding in a limo.
Rory stepped inside the foyer of Tristan's giant house. The foyer was made entirely of marble. Just ahead was a small room that held several portraits. There was one of Tristan, one of a man and a woman, and another of Janlan and his wife. Rory found this incredibly weird. " Rory! Hey! I'm glad you could come!"
" Hey, Tristan. So, what's this mysterious thing you have set up for me here?"
" Well, come this way." He took her hand and led her down a long hall. Then, he opened some french doors that led to a garden. In the middle of a small pathway was an iron table with two small, decorative chairs. On the table lay a vase of flowers and some plates. " Surprise!"
" Tristan, it's beautiful." She walked to the chair and sat down. In front of her were biscuits, honey, eggs, and a grapefruit. Coffee was poured in her cup, as well as some apple juice in another cup. " I can't believe you made me breakfast."
" Well, actually, Grace did. She's our cook. I tried to cook, but I, um, burned the biscuits and eggs. I did make the coffee, though."
" Which is the most important. Besides it's the thought that counts, Tris. I can't believe I actually rode in a limo. The whole town had gathered in Luke's and crowded around the window to catch a glimpse. It was so funny. Luke didn't even fight to give me coffee."
" You stopped at Luke's?"
" Yeah, I talked William into it. I only got coffee. I only drank two cups too."
" Oh, Rory, Rory, Rory."
" What?"
" Nevermind. Are you done eating yet?"
" Yes, I am."
" Then let's go to the mall! Come on!" Tristan once again grabbed her hand. He dragged through the halls and stopped in the foyer. He grabbed his keys and called out. " William, Grace, James, we're going to the mall! See you tonight!" Tristan smiled at Rory and took her out to the garage. There were 6 cars plus the limosine parked in the garage. Rory's eyes widened, " These are all yours?"
" Well, the only one that is mine is the Mercedes. The others are my mom and dad's."
" Wow! We only have the one jeep. Wow."
" Let's roll, Mary." He jumped in his car and Rory did the same. They drove away from the huge mansion.
Rory adjusted her purse. Tristan and she had been at the mall for an hour. Tristan was actually fun to shop with. They were now sitting on a bench, outside of a small coffee shop talking. She studied Tristan as he spoke. He had a well-defined jaw, beautiful blue eyes, messy blond hair, sculpted arms, cute nose, and perfectly curved lips. Rory noticed that Tristan had stopped talking. She guiltily lifted her eyes to his own and he smirked," I knew you thought I was hot."
" Whatever did I do that made you come to that conclusion?"
" You were staring at me."
" I was. I was deciding what exactly it is you are."
He laughed, " Oh, I deserved that."
" Yes, you did."
" I really want to kiss you right now." Rory averted her eyes.
" I don't think that's a good idea."
" Why?"
Rory changed the subject," Look! It's Wet Seal! Let's go!" She grabbed his arm, pulled him up and drug him to the store. She browsed. " TRISTAN! Look! This shirt is so awesome!" He looked at the blue shirt that she was holding up. It was a halter top, with pink sparkles in the design of a flower. " It's great, Mary."
" I'm going to try it on." She ran to the back of the store. When she came out of the dressing room, he couldn't breathe. She looked so amazing in it. " You look beautiful, Rory. Why can't Chilton have uniforms like that?"
" Because of boys like you." Rory laughed as she went back to the dressing room.
" Hey, what was that supposed to mean! No, no, don't walk away from me! Mary!" She was already gone. He heard giggling. He turned around to see Madeliene, Louise, and another girl from Chilton. " Hey, Tristan. Never thought I'd see you in a girls' store." Louise said flirtatiously.
" Yeah, well, Rory wanted to come in here."
" You're with Rory."
" Mhm." He turned back around, waiting for Rory. The girl from Chilton, Jade, came to Tristan. " Sooo, I haven't seen you in a while, buddy."
" Yeah, since Friday." She ran her hand down his arm. Tristan quickly pushed her hand off of his arm. Rory came out holding the shirt. " Hey, Madeliene, Louise, Jade." Madeliene smiled, " Hi, Rory!"
Jade and Louise replied much more cooly, "Rory." Rory glanced at Tristan, who shrugged. " Well, it was nice to see you three. Let's go pay, Tris." He took her hand and led her to the counter. Jade glowered, " Are they dating? Oh, she's such a goodie goodie. She's not at all Tristan's type."
Madeliene, still not understanding that Jade wanted Tristan, " No, I don't think they are. Rory is sweet. Tristan and Rory are just now friends. They used to fight every time they were near each other. It's nice to see them act much more peaceful now." Jade rolled her eyes and continued to look through the store.
Tristan was driving Rory back to his house. " OK, we have reservations at a restaurant at 7:00. I figured we should change before we went. Is that OK with you?"
" Perfect. Tristan, I had fun at the mall."
" I did, too. I love watching you try on clothes." Rory glared, " Tristan..."
" What? I'm just telling the truth."
" For once in your life."
" I've never lied to you, Rory. Ever. Well, except for acting like I hated you. That's the only time I've ever fibbed to you."
" I believe you for some reason unknown to me."
" It's cuz you love me so much."
" Tristan, please."
" Sorry. OK, I'm just going to shut up now." Rory laughed, " That'd probably be a good idea." She babbled on about the latest book she was reading. Tristan just listened from there on.
Rory slipped on her red dress. It had ruffles on the bottom and was speghetti strapped. She had red strappy shoes that matched. Rory carefully applied her make up and pulled her hair up in delicate curls. She put her other clothes in her bag and walked down the stairs. James, the butler, smiled at her. " It's so nice to meet you, Mistress Rory. Master Tristan talks constantly about you."
" Thanks. It's nice to meet you, too."
" You look beautiful, if I may say so." Rory smiled. Tristan came into the sitting room.
" Rory... you look... amazing."
" Thanks, Tristan. You don't look bad yourself." He looked at his khaki pants and light blue shirt. " Thanks. Let's go. Bye, James. Don't wait up for me tonight."
" OK, I'll pass the word on to Grace. Bye, Master Tristan, Mistress Rory."
Rory couldn't get over hearing Tristan being called Master, so she told him. He made a face, " I hate it, but my parents are like obsessed with it. 'The servants should show proper respect, Son.' My father always says that." Rory nodded. " It's still weird. So, do your parents know that we're going out?"
" Um, no. I haven't talked to them since I got back. They've been to busy." Tristan tried to not to show the hurt in his eyes. Rory laid her hand on his shoulder, " It's OK, Tristan. I'm sure they'll see you soon."
" No, they won't. I know it. I rarely see them. I'm OK, Mary. Don't worry about me." His voice cracked a little bit. Rory watched this side of Tristan. He was like a lost little puppy. " Oh, Tristan, I'm so sorry." He gripped her hand. Rory lightly kissed his fingers. He sighed. " OK, we're here." Rory looked out of the window to see a brightly lit restaurant, the sign said it was Le Fleur's. A french restarant. " Interesting choice, Tris."
" Thanks. Let's go on inside." He handed the valet his keys and the led Rory inside.
" Allo, Monsiuer DuGray, ah, Mademoiselle." Rory's eyes widened.
" Michel?" He looked at Rory. " Rory! What are you doing here? Ach, you should not be in a restaraunt like this. Ach, does your mother know you are here?" Tristan looked at the two, feeling very confused.
" No, Michel. Well, she knows I'm out with Tristan, but she doesn't know where. What are you doing here?"
" Do you think they pay me enough at the Inn to afford my clothing? No. Lorelai won't give me a raise either. All it ever is is, Michel do this, Michel greet the guests, Michel answer the phones. I work here at nights."
" OK, would you two mind telling me how you know each other."
" Michel works for my mom at the Inn."
" OK, well then, Michel. Take us to our table please."
" I cannot believe a DuGray would take out someone like her. She's crazy. Are you aware of zees?"
" Yes, perfectly." Michel took them to the back table. " Here are your menus. May I help you with anything else, Monsiuer DuGray?"
" Yes, get rid of your attitude with Rory."
" Tristan, it's OK. I make fun of him, he makes fun of me. It's perfectly normal, Tris."
Michel bowed, " Forgive me, Monsiuer DuGray? Do not be angry."
Rory laughed, " OK, first of all, Tristan isn't mad. Second, I need water, Michel, water. Chop, chop." She laughed again as Michel made a face at her as he went to get her a glass of water. " Tristan, this is great! Now I have something new to make fun of Michel about. Plus, I get to make him wait on me. Ah, this is priceless." She leaned over and kissed Tristan's cheek. He smiled at her.
Dinner went well. Tristan knew he had to drive Rory home. " So, I'll see you at school, right?"
" Sure."
" You want me to pick you up?"
" That's all right. I can ride the bus."
" But I'd be glad too."
" Thanks anyways, Tris. I had a great time tonight."
" So did I."
" Bye."
' Bye Mary." She rolled her eyes and then kissed his cheek. She jumped out of the car and ran up to the porch. She waved at him as he pulled out of the driveway.
Author: Vona
E-Mail: Joshysgurlie15@aol.com
Website URL: http://pub90.ezboard.com/bthecentre19298 VISIT and POST PLEASE!
Feedback: I live for feedback. It is the air I breathe, the drink I sip, the food I chew, etc, I think you get the point. Constructive Criticism is fine
Disclaimer: Unfortunately, I don't own GG. If I owned GG, Dean would die or something of the sort, Tristan would still be there, Luke and Lorelai would already be together, etc.:) I love this show.
Summary: Rory has to go on a school seminar, a week with Chiltonites. What happens there and what happens when she comes home? It's a Trory and a Jory. There is a tiny bit of R/D but luckily I end that quickly. Also, some L/L.
Classification: Romance and Drama also Humorous
Chapter 10 Early Mornings
BRIIIIINNNNNG, BRIIIINNNNG! Rory groped around trying to find the phone. " ugh! Hello?" Rory said as she fell off the bed. " Mary? Good morning. Are you OK?"
" I was just fine until you called. Do you realize it's 6:30 a.m. on a Saturday? What do you need?"
" I just wanted to hear your beautiful voice and have you yell at me for waking you up."
" Glad to be of sevice. Now what do you really want?"
" You."
" Stop wiggling your eyebrow and grinning, Tristan DuGray."
" How'd you know what I was doing?"
" I'm stalking you. Look out the window, I'm in the tree with binoculars."
" Nope, don't see you."
" I'm good at hiding. Anyways, why are you calling me I ask for the third time?"
" I wanted you to go out with me today."
" So you had the need to wake me up to find out if I would go?"
" Yeah. I was excited, OK?"
" What do you me to do?"
" First, come over here. I've got something special set up for you. Then, we can go shopping. And lastly...."
" Did you volunteer to go shopping?"
" Yep."
" Whoa."
" And lastly, I have another surprise for tonight. Bring something nice to wear."
" I haven't agreed yet."
" But you will."
" No."
" Why?"
" Because you said I would. I have to go against what you think I will do."
" Rory..."
" Alright. What time do I need to be there?"
" How about 9:30?"
" How am I supposed to get there? My mom is at work and I strongly doubt the bus stops anywhere near your house."
" I'm sending the limosine to pick you up."
" A limo?"
" Yep."
" No way!"
" Yeah. I'll see you at 9:30 Mar. Bye."
" Bye Tristan." Rory got up and laid her head down. Wow, Tristan seemed excited about his surprise. Guess I'll have to find why. She grumbled as she found clothes to wear and then trudged into the bathroom for her shower.
The phone rang for the second time that morning. Rory was attempting to fix her hair. " Hello?"
" Hey babe, it's me."
" Hi, mom. What's up?"
" Well, you see there is a black limosine driving through town. Patty was the first to see it and has called nearly everyone in town. The funny thing is, this limo is driving in the direction of our house. You have any idea why that is?"
" Oh, um, well, Tristan called me this morning. He wanted me to come to Hartford, his house first, shopping, and then a surprise. He knew you would be at work, and presumably there is no bus stop near his house, so he told me that he was sending his limosine."
" I see. Alright, I was just curious. I figured it had to do with Tristan DuGray. Have a great time! Be back by midnight."
" I will. Bye mom."
" Bye, Rory." At the same time Rory hung up the phone, the doorbell rang. Rory ran to the door. " Ah, hello. You must Mistress Rory."
" Mistriss Rory? I'm Rory, but not a mistriss. How'd you know?"
" Master Tristan talks about you constantly. He did every day for the last year and half. Are you ready to go, Mistress Rory?"
" Don't call me Mistress. I can't believe you call Tristan, Master."
" Master Tristan hates it. Master and Madame DuGray insist though, and they are the ones that sign my paychecks."
" Well, stick with Rory for me."
" OK. Shall we leave?"
" In a second. Let me grab my dress and purse." Rory picked up her two small bags and handed them to the driver.
" My name is William, Mist... Rory."
" Great, William. Can we stop at Luke's first?"
" Master Tristan told me not stop anywhere."
" Please? Please?"
" Master Tristan said you were hard refuse. Very well. Let us go." They headed to the long, black limo.
Rory ran into Luke's. " Two coffees to go, Luke." He looked up. The entire diner was crowded around the window, peering at the limo. " What're they looking at?"
" A black limo. Tristan sent it to pick me up and take me to Hartford. Coffee, Luke." Luke said as he got the coffee," Bible Boy sent you a limo?"
" Yeah. It's weird. William, he's the driver, called me Mistress Rory and he calls Tristan, Master Tristan. It's so funny."
Luke nodded, " OK, here's the coffee."
" No fight today?"
" Nope. I'm still in shock with the fact that you are riding in a limo. Run, before I can remember the Surgeon General's speech." Rory laughed and waved as she ran out the door and William opened the door for her. She stepped in the limo and William closed the door after her. " Strange town you have, Rory." She laid her head back in the seat, " Yes, but that's part of the charm, William, all part of the charm." Meanwhile, everyone in town was gossiping about little Rory Gilmore riding in a limo.
Rory stepped inside the foyer of Tristan's giant house. The foyer was made entirely of marble. Just ahead was a small room that held several portraits. There was one of Tristan, one of a man and a woman, and another of Janlan and his wife. Rory found this incredibly weird. " Rory! Hey! I'm glad you could come!"
" Hey, Tristan. So, what's this mysterious thing you have set up for me here?"
" Well, come this way." He took her hand and led her down a long hall. Then, he opened some french doors that led to a garden. In the middle of a small pathway was an iron table with two small, decorative chairs. On the table lay a vase of flowers and some plates. " Surprise!"
" Tristan, it's beautiful." She walked to the chair and sat down. In front of her were biscuits, honey, eggs, and a grapefruit. Coffee was poured in her cup, as well as some apple juice in another cup. " I can't believe you made me breakfast."
" Well, actually, Grace did. She's our cook. I tried to cook, but I, um, burned the biscuits and eggs. I did make the coffee, though."
" Which is the most important. Besides it's the thought that counts, Tris. I can't believe I actually rode in a limo. The whole town had gathered in Luke's and crowded around the window to catch a glimpse. It was so funny. Luke didn't even fight to give me coffee."
" You stopped at Luke's?"
" Yeah, I talked William into it. I only got coffee. I only drank two cups too."
" Oh, Rory, Rory, Rory."
" What?"
" Nevermind. Are you done eating yet?"
" Yes, I am."
" Then let's go to the mall! Come on!" Tristan once again grabbed her hand. He dragged through the halls and stopped in the foyer. He grabbed his keys and called out. " William, Grace, James, we're going to the mall! See you tonight!" Tristan smiled at Rory and took her out to the garage. There were 6 cars plus the limosine parked in the garage. Rory's eyes widened, " These are all yours?"
" Well, the only one that is mine is the Mercedes. The others are my mom and dad's."
" Wow! We only have the one jeep. Wow."
" Let's roll, Mary." He jumped in his car and Rory did the same. They drove away from the huge mansion.
Rory adjusted her purse. Tristan and she had been at the mall for an hour. Tristan was actually fun to shop with. They were now sitting on a bench, outside of a small coffee shop talking. She studied Tristan as he spoke. He had a well-defined jaw, beautiful blue eyes, messy blond hair, sculpted arms, cute nose, and perfectly curved lips. Rory noticed that Tristan had stopped talking. She guiltily lifted her eyes to his own and he smirked," I knew you thought I was hot."
" Whatever did I do that made you come to that conclusion?"
" You were staring at me."
" I was. I was deciding what exactly it is you are."
He laughed, " Oh, I deserved that."
" Yes, you did."
" I really want to kiss you right now." Rory averted her eyes.
" I don't think that's a good idea."
" Why?"
Rory changed the subject," Look! It's Wet Seal! Let's go!" She grabbed his arm, pulled him up and drug him to the store. She browsed. " TRISTAN! Look! This shirt is so awesome!" He looked at the blue shirt that she was holding up. It was a halter top, with pink sparkles in the design of a flower. " It's great, Mary."
" I'm going to try it on." She ran to the back of the store. When she came out of the dressing room, he couldn't breathe. She looked so amazing in it. " You look beautiful, Rory. Why can't Chilton have uniforms like that?"
" Because of boys like you." Rory laughed as she went back to the dressing room.
" Hey, what was that supposed to mean! No, no, don't walk away from me! Mary!" She was already gone. He heard giggling. He turned around to see Madeliene, Louise, and another girl from Chilton. " Hey, Tristan. Never thought I'd see you in a girls' store." Louise said flirtatiously.
" Yeah, well, Rory wanted to come in here."
" You're with Rory."
" Mhm." He turned back around, waiting for Rory. The girl from Chilton, Jade, came to Tristan. " Sooo, I haven't seen you in a while, buddy."
" Yeah, since Friday." She ran her hand down his arm. Tristan quickly pushed her hand off of his arm. Rory came out holding the shirt. " Hey, Madeliene, Louise, Jade." Madeliene smiled, " Hi, Rory!"
Jade and Louise replied much more cooly, "Rory." Rory glanced at Tristan, who shrugged. " Well, it was nice to see you three. Let's go pay, Tris." He took her hand and led her to the counter. Jade glowered, " Are they dating? Oh, she's such a goodie goodie. She's not at all Tristan's type."
Madeliene, still not understanding that Jade wanted Tristan, " No, I don't think they are. Rory is sweet. Tristan and Rory are just now friends. They used to fight every time they were near each other. It's nice to see them act much more peaceful now." Jade rolled her eyes and continued to look through the store.
Tristan was driving Rory back to his house. " OK, we have reservations at a restaurant at 7:00. I figured we should change before we went. Is that OK with you?"
" Perfect. Tristan, I had fun at the mall."
" I did, too. I love watching you try on clothes." Rory glared, " Tristan..."
" What? I'm just telling the truth."
" For once in your life."
" I've never lied to you, Rory. Ever. Well, except for acting like I hated you. That's the only time I've ever fibbed to you."
" I believe you for some reason unknown to me."
" It's cuz you love me so much."
" Tristan, please."
" Sorry. OK, I'm just going to shut up now." Rory laughed, " That'd probably be a good idea." She babbled on about the latest book she was reading. Tristan just listened from there on.
Rory slipped on her red dress. It had ruffles on the bottom and was speghetti strapped. She had red strappy shoes that matched. Rory carefully applied her make up and pulled her hair up in delicate curls. She put her other clothes in her bag and walked down the stairs. James, the butler, smiled at her. " It's so nice to meet you, Mistress Rory. Master Tristan talks constantly about you."
" Thanks. It's nice to meet you, too."
" You look beautiful, if I may say so." Rory smiled. Tristan came into the sitting room.
" Rory... you look... amazing."
" Thanks, Tristan. You don't look bad yourself." He looked at his khaki pants and light blue shirt. " Thanks. Let's go. Bye, James. Don't wait up for me tonight."
" OK, I'll pass the word on to Grace. Bye, Master Tristan, Mistress Rory."
Rory couldn't get over hearing Tristan being called Master, so she told him. He made a face, " I hate it, but my parents are like obsessed with it. 'The servants should show proper respect, Son.' My father always says that." Rory nodded. " It's still weird. So, do your parents know that we're going out?"
" Um, no. I haven't talked to them since I got back. They've been to busy." Tristan tried to not to show the hurt in his eyes. Rory laid her hand on his shoulder, " It's OK, Tristan. I'm sure they'll see you soon."
" No, they won't. I know it. I rarely see them. I'm OK, Mary. Don't worry about me." His voice cracked a little bit. Rory watched this side of Tristan. He was like a lost little puppy. " Oh, Tristan, I'm so sorry." He gripped her hand. Rory lightly kissed his fingers. He sighed. " OK, we're here." Rory looked out of the window to see a brightly lit restaurant, the sign said it was Le Fleur's. A french restarant. " Interesting choice, Tris."
" Thanks. Let's go on inside." He handed the valet his keys and the led Rory inside.
" Allo, Monsiuer DuGray, ah, Mademoiselle." Rory's eyes widened.
" Michel?" He looked at Rory. " Rory! What are you doing here? Ach, you should not be in a restaraunt like this. Ach, does your mother know you are here?" Tristan looked at the two, feeling very confused.
" No, Michel. Well, she knows I'm out with Tristan, but she doesn't know where. What are you doing here?"
" Do you think they pay me enough at the Inn to afford my clothing? No. Lorelai won't give me a raise either. All it ever is is, Michel do this, Michel greet the guests, Michel answer the phones. I work here at nights."
" OK, would you two mind telling me how you know each other."
" Michel works for my mom at the Inn."
" OK, well then, Michel. Take us to our table please."
" I cannot believe a DuGray would take out someone like her. She's crazy. Are you aware of zees?"
" Yes, perfectly." Michel took them to the back table. " Here are your menus. May I help you with anything else, Monsiuer DuGray?"
" Yes, get rid of your attitude with Rory."
" Tristan, it's OK. I make fun of him, he makes fun of me. It's perfectly normal, Tris."
Michel bowed, " Forgive me, Monsiuer DuGray? Do not be angry."
Rory laughed, " OK, first of all, Tristan isn't mad. Second, I need water, Michel, water. Chop, chop." She laughed again as Michel made a face at her as he went to get her a glass of water. " Tristan, this is great! Now I have something new to make fun of Michel about. Plus, I get to make him wait on me. Ah, this is priceless." She leaned over and kissed Tristan's cheek. He smiled at her.
Dinner went well. Tristan knew he had to drive Rory home. " So, I'll see you at school, right?"
" Sure."
" You want me to pick you up?"
" That's all right. I can ride the bus."
" But I'd be glad too."
" Thanks anyways, Tris. I had a great time tonight."
" So did I."
" Bye."
' Bye Mary." She rolled her eyes and then kissed his cheek. She jumped out of the car and ran up to the porch. She waved at him as he pulled out of the driveway.