Pairing: R/T eventually (I'm working on it); Rory/Paris are on friends terms; established relationship for Luke/Lorelai

Disclaimer: I do not own anyone except CMM heehe (I wish, but he does visit me in my dreams) Hmmm…that sounds nice I think I'll go back to sleep and be in my CMM heaven ::sigh::

A/N: Finally the greatly awaited chapter is up! So, very extremely sorry for the delay. But I do have a life (believe it or not. Ok fine so I really don't have a life, but it's a pretty good excuse, right?), plus I was sick, and then there's evil school. Forgiven? HC, thanks babe! Thanks to GG.net for some quotes. Thanks Ally for beta-ing it. And thank you all for the very lovely reviews. I hope you like this chapter! Enjoy!

Priya

Oh yeah, the italics mean the character's POV.

Chap. 11

Recap

Taking a deep breathe knowing that there was no way out of this she started to walk towards the blonde. It would be extremely hard to do that to the poor boy, it was only something that Lorelai and Miss Patty had mastery in. Good thing she didn't know this person or her life would become a living nightmare.

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COUNTRY CLUB

Groaning inwardly she continued in her path. Her mother could be so evil sometimes, but it was very hard saying "no" to Lorelai. Getting into her perky teeny bopper mode, which she rarely ever used, she turned around to see her mother smirking. Sighing once more she decided to quicken her steps. The sooner I get done with this the better. And what am I so nervous about? It's not anything bad could happen.

She was a few steps away from the blonde, and took a few seconds to admire him. Water was cascading down his back forming little puddles on the floor. She imagined how those droplets would taste like on his sun kissed kiss. She slowly moved her eyes to his broad shoulders, and started exploring the valleys of his back. She couldn't help herself from flushing. Suddenly her conscience kicked in urging her to hurry, and she closed the gap between them.

In a seductive British accent she spoke emphasizing every word that rolled off her tongue,"Hey there babe. Did you know that a butt model makes $10,000 a day? She extended her arm and gently pinched his butt giggling,"You should be one." Immediately she was filled with laughter and tried to make a quick get away, but an arm came and seized her by the waist. She turned around slowly only to find herself trapped in a pair of electric blue eyes. Those eyes could only belong to one person. Okay, I know someone must have planned this. So startled by seeing his face she lost her balance, pushing both of them into the pool.

Sputtering out the water she emerged the same time as the blonde. A few adults who were walking past them tsked in a snooty manner,"Children these days, absolutely scandalous."Her eyes searched for the "scandalous" children, and then she came to realize that the woman had been talking about them.

Then she heard the voice behind her speak, and could feel him getting closer,"Mary, Mary, Mary I never imagined doing scandalous things with you; scratch that…actually I did. But if you really wanted to do this don't you think some other place would be a better option? Not that I mind a swimming pool or the fact of seeing you in a bikini. But a nice warm hotel sounds better doesn't it?"

She would have a lot of explaining to do and probably everyone at school would know about this. "I'm sorry to disappoint you Tristan, but that doesn't sound very appealing. Besides I choke on small objects,"she retorted pushing herself out of the pool.

"Oouch…must you use such harsh words?"

Just then a tall girl with brilliant green eyes and auburn hair interrupted them,"Oh my god! Tristan, Hon, are you cheating on me? How could you do this to me? All the things we've shared, all we've been through? You're giving that up for…for bambi eyes over there?"

Rory was completely speechless, but then Tristan spoke,"Rory I'd like you to meet a friend of mine, Roxy. And Roxy meet Rory. And Roxy, sweets, would you care to tell me why you're making such a huge commotion about this? I mean people are staring."

"Sorry Tris, but I thought this was s great opportunity to practice my lines for the play. But I was convincing wasn't I? Wasn't I?" Tristan decide not to respond so Roxy turned around to a little old lady,"Excuse me ma'am,"she then bent down and whispered something in the lady's ear.

The little lady took her purse and swatted Tristan with it saying,"You disgusting pig." At this Rory started cracking up.

"Oww,"Tristan groaned ubbing his head. "Roxy, why is it that whenever I'm with you little old lady's come and hit me with there purses. What exactly do you tell them?"

"Well, that's for me to know and for you to never find out. Besides you didn't tell me how magnificent my acting was, so you deserved it. Well anyhoo I've got to run. Bye Tris, Rory it was nice meting you!" She quickly walked off but then turned around and said something that Tristan would hurt her for later,"Oh by the way Tris, you two make a great couple. Don't fondle each other too much!"

"Oh great…leave it to Roxy to start the juiciest rumor in the Hartford community. Yup, it'll be the highlight of their day. I can see it now 'Scandalous teenagers, Tristan Dugrey and Rory Gilmore were found in the pool fondling each other'. Huh, that doesn't sound too bad, does it? Not that I mind you pinching my but Rory, but would you care to explain why you did?"Queried Tristan.

"Uhh…well you see…my Mom and I play a game. You can take the first guy or pass with a reason, take the second guy or pass with a reason as well, but you get stuck with the third guy if you pass guy 1 and 2. Then a person dares you to do something and you must, or else you get deprived of coffee, which my Mom will be for the next three days", she babbled.

"Uh huh, so what's this game called then?"

"'1, 2, 3 he's yours' and well unfortunately you were number three,"she explained.

"So now I'm yours?"he leered.

"No!"She shouted moving back.

"Ok, now that we've got that cleared up. What are you doing here at a country club? I didn't think this was your thing."

"Well, it isn't really my thing, but my grandma was really stressed out, and asked us to come. And knowing my mom she couldn't possibly ignore the opportunity to annoy my grandma, plus they have really good food here,"Rory responded.

"That they do,"he said chucking.

"Well, I better get going. Leaving my mother alone is not a wise decision. I bet she's up to something already,"said Rory turning around to look at her. She saw lifeguard talking to Lorelai,"Bye Tristan."

"Bye…cupcake,"she winced at that word. Then with a devious smile turned around and pushed him into the pool and ran away laughing.

Rory approached her Mom taking her hand and pulling her away from the lifeguard,"She's a 60 year old woman who has gotten major plastic surgery, so I suggest you stop trying to hit on her."

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COUNTRY CLUB-DINNER

"So Lorelai, Rory how was your day?"asked Emily.

"Oh it was great, grandma. Tanks for inviting us here."

"Yeah thanks Mom, I don't think I've ever hit on so many guys as I have today,"said Lorelai picking at salad.

"Lorelai what are you doing?"asked Emily.

"Getting rid of the avacado,"she responded.

"Since when do you not like avacado?"asked Emily.

"Since the day I said, 'Gross, what's this? And you said,'avavcodo'."

"Anyway I think that it will be a grand idea to hold a banquet for Lorelai I here. They have everything that you need, plus their candles are exactly six inches apart. I even measured,"responded Emily smiling then gave Lorelai a weird look. " What is wrong with the tomato?"

"It was fraternizing with the enemy,"smiled Lorelai. "Mom, I thought this place had good food."

Emily ignored Lorelai's comment and consulted Richard,"What do you think Richard?"

"Well, I think Trix will adore it,"replied Richard.

Suddenly Lorelai's cell began ringing and everyone in the silent room turned around to stare at her,"What? I'm sorry for the interruption, but I have a life,"everyone went back to their own business again. "It's Paris,"Lorelai handed Rory the phone.

RORY/PARIS INTERCUT

"Where are you?"came the serious voice of Paris.

"At the country club, you told me that I was allowed to go. Besides you were spending the day with Ryan."

"I was spending the day with him, but now I'm not. Can you come over?"

"Well, I'm with my grandparents right now. How about we make a study time tomorrow?"Suggested Rory.

"Fine. I'll call you then. Bye."

"Paris…wait. I know you called me for more than that,"Rory smiled.

"You know me too well Gilmore and that's not a good thing. Well the trouble is…Ryan. He's not what I thought he would be like."

Suddenly Rory heard Emily's voice,"Lorelai, tell your daughter to not talk on the phone while we're having dinner. It's very rude."

"Listen Paris, my grandma is getting annoyed with me for talking to you during dinner. So we'll talk tomorrow when we meet, okay?"suggested Rory.

"Fine…bye."

"Bye."

"Oh…Rory thanks."

"No problem,"Rory clicked the cell.

"We finally get our granddaughter back,"remarked Emily.

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COUNTRY CLUB LATER

Emily and Richard were mingling with the others there and dragging Lorelai and Rory along with them. Rory had finally managed to escape with Lorelai right behind her. "Liberio,"shouted Lorelai. "Now how about we find ourselves some boys?"

"Sorry Mom…but I need to get some air first,"Rory fanned herself heading for the pool area.

The moon was casting its refection in the blue water and the air had become chillier. She cauht something out of the corner of her eye. She turned around and saw two dark silhouettes wrapped in an embrace. Her curiosity got the best of her and she took as few steps to see who the couple was. Hoping it wasn't an old couple wrestling their tongue she moved forward. Ack…bad mental image. She angled her face hoping to get a glance of them and her eyes widened in shock. It was worse than old people wrestling tongues; it was Roxy and Tristan wrestling tongues!

She backed away immediately and quickly walked back inside.

Tristan abruptly pulled away,"Damn it! What the hell am I doing?"

Knowing that she had gone to far with, she tried to lighten the mood,"I don't know, but I didb't hat it."

"He pushed her away,"Roxy…I'm sorry, but I can't do this. I just got caught up in the moment. I like…I like someone else. I didn't mean to get your hopes up," and with that he headed the other direction, towards his car.

She was trying to keep herself from breaking down, when she saw he had gotten far enough, she slumped down on the cold pavement. "Too late Tristan,"she whispered after him wrapping her arms around herself and rocking back and forth,"Too late."

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RORY'S ROOM

Wow…Roxy and Tristan together. It all came as a surprise to her. Wait a minute, she shouldn't be surprised, no girl could ever be Tristan DuGrey's friend. She gave a bitter laugh and pulled her cover closer to her chin. But why do I care what he does? It's his life; I don't care if he toys with every girl in sight. Groaning she turned her side, he's a disgusting pig! Why am I even thinking about him? I don't like Tristan DuGrey and I never will. I'll never let him get to me! But little did she know that kiss was starting to stir something within her. Was it jealousy? Perhaps. He was already toying with her without her even realizing.

TRISTAN'S CAR

He still hadn't gotten home and his parents probably didn't even care. What the hell was I thinking? I guess I was just being a typical guy. I got caught up in the moment only to regret it. He had been sitting in his car since he left Roxy and made up his mind that he would get Rory. Not just because he wanted to get her, but because Rory wanted Tristan to get her as well. Sooner or later Rory Gilmore would be his…willingly.

Well that's it. There are going to be more twists to come soon; I just thought I would throw in some drama action too! How is the rate my story is going? Reviews are always greatly appreciated, so if you have the time, drop me a line. I'd love to hear from you! I'll try to get the next chapter out ASAP! Till then! Love you all!

Priya