Challenge

Ch. 10 Date

Author's Note: Sorry it has took so long to update. Life has been busy. Thank you so much for all the reviews, alerts, and reading. The next chapter is called Sad Goodbyes. Hope you enjoy this chapter.

Cindy

(Tristan's point of view)

I was so worried she wouldn't say yes. I would truthfully understand after how I treated her back in high school. I would be crushed if she said no. All I wanted was one chance, one date. She smiled and to my amazement she agreed to go on a date with me.

I made calls to everyone I know in New York to get help planning the date. Luckily my friend Cameron and his wife Marrissa have a lot of contacts. With their help I was able to get a last minute reservation at one of my favorite restaurants. Then I decided on a place for us to go and dance.

I was so anxious to go pick Rory up. I showered and dressed. It was still too early. Since it was so early I decided it would be a good time to check in on my Grandparents. I didn't tell them that I was going out with Rory just that I had a date. I didn't want Emily or my Grandma to freak Rory out talking about wedding plans.

My Grandparents were so proud to hear I won at Challenge. My Grandparents really wanted me to come visit. I had missed them too and hoped to make a trip to see them sooner than later. I promised to be there for Christmas no matter what. I politely asked about my parents. Grandma said they were fine.

I noticed how late it had got. I quickly told my Grandma goodbye. I straighten my tie and then went outside. I had ordered a car and driver for the night. This night was too special for a cab.

I arrived at Rory's apartment. It looked small. I looked down at my black suit with a blue tie. Rory buzzed me up. I felt like I couldn't get to her fast enough.

"It's open." Rory yelled as I knocked.

"Mary are you ready?" I asked.

"Tris I agreed to go on a date with you so can the Mary stuff for one night." She said annoyed.

"Whoa I'll call you whatever you want Beautiful." I said as she appeared in a lacy brown form fitting dress.

"Thank you, you're not too bad either." She said blushing.

"We should go." I said.

"Should call us a cab so we don't have to walk in dress shoes?" She asked.

"No now come on." I answered.

"You rent us a car and drive?" She questioned in shock.

"Uh yes." I answered hoping she would like it.

"It's very nice. I just wish you wouldn't have spent so much money for it." She said.

"Rory I've been waiting ten years for this." I said.

"Okay well thank you." She said hugging me.

The drive was silent at first. Then I broke the ice by talking her about my phone call with my Grandparents. Then Rory started talking about her family. She told me about Lorelei calling me E.T. Evil Tristan. I thought it was too funny.

We arrived at Morimoto's. Rory was shocked. She kept asking how I got these reservations. I order us some saki. Rory decided she wanted Sushi. I order us the tuna pizza to share and then myself the black cod.

The waiter was bringing our food then he tripped. The food went flying all over the table. I tried my best not to laugh. The poor waiter was so embarrassed. He quickly moved us to another table.

"Wow this has been exciting." Rory said laughing.

"Yeah poor guy." I said laughing too.

"The food looked and smelt good." Rory said.

"Hopefully we'll get to taste it soon." I said.

We talked for a bit then they finally brought our food again. We were both starving. I was seating faster than usual. After we got done eating we ordered a chocolate pecan brownie. As we spilt it I started to feed her and she feed me some too. We were both laughing.

"Where are we going new?" Rory asked smiling.

"Another favorite place of mine." I said.

"Okay." She said nervously.

"You'll like it." I simply answered,

We pulled in front of the Latin Quarters night club. I was busy especially for a week night. We got right in thanks to Cameron's friend Landon. Rory smiled at me.

Rory was an awesome salsa dancer. She laughed when I told her so. She said she use to be a terrible dancer. She told me about her coming out. We danced for another hour.

I could tell Rory was getting tired. I suggested we go ahead leave the club. I wasn't ready for the night to end. When we pulled up in front of Rory's place she sat there.

"Can I walk you to your door?" I asked feeling 16 again.

"No, I mean yes. Actually would you like to come in for some coffee?" She asked nervously.

"Sure just let me pay the driver so he can go on home." I answered happily.

Rory changed her clothes after we got up stairs. Then she asked if I wanted to change. I frowned. I couldn't wear Rory's clothes. She handed me some men's sweats. I tried not to cringe. I hoped they weren't any of her exes.

"They're my Dad's Tristan." Rory said laughing.

"Oh okay." I said breathing a sigh of relief.

"Yeah my Mom and siblings have a few pairs of clothes here too." Rory explained.

"Cool." I said.

After I changed we went into her small kitchen. We talked about school. She told me some funny Yale stories. The ones with Paris were my favorite. It was nice light fun talk. Then we started talking about food. She really amazed me with her knowledge.

"It's getting late I really should go." I said not really wanting to leave.

"Or you could stay?" She suggested.

"I don't think I should. We shouldn't do anything like that." I stuttered.

"I meant you could sleep on the couch." She said blushing.

"Then I'd love to." I said looking forward to seeing her the next morning.

"Are you going to kiss me good night?" She asked.

"Oh yeah." I responded leaning in.

"Then do it." She said.

"Please don't cry this time." I said as I pulled her into a kiss.

She kept kissing me. I hadn't kissed like this in years. I didn't want to stop kissing. I wanted to do even more than kiss but, it was too soon. So I pulled away kissed her on the forehead and told her goodnight. She smiled brightly I knew I was smiling just as big.