The Plan: Fate
Author: snoflaik
Disclaimer: I own nothing. . . the nice and lovely and incredibly talented producers and creators of Gilmore Girls do. . . so please don't sue.
A.N.- well here you go guys finally an update. Sorry it took so long but Rome wasn't built in a day ya know!
snoflaik:)~
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"So was he putty in your hands or what?"
"JESUS CHRIST!!!" Rory jumps and turns to see Tristan leaning against a locker with a smirk on his face.
"Don't do that to me."
"hehehe," Tristan chuckled softly. " So how'd everything go? Oh and no payment is necessary for getting you back with the love of your life."
"Good, cause after that little stunt you pulled, the only payment you were going to get was my knee in a very uncomfortable spot."
"Hey it worked didn't it?" Tristan asked innocently.
"I'd appreciate a little forewarning next time."
"So your saying that there's going to be a next time?" asked Tristan mischievously. " My My Rory, I am surprised at you. You get Dean back but your still thinking about me."
Rory flushed. "Ugh! Your Impossible!" she says exasperated.
Tristan laughs. "I just enjoy having things back to normal.
See ya later Rory." * well that was fun*
He walks down the corridor and out the doors leaving Rory to stare after him.
"And as usual, you're right." Rory says quietly.
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Things continued the same along the week. Tristan and Rory became friends in a loose sense of the word but Rory was having a hard time trying not to think of their kiss and staying focused on Dean. The weekend came again (as it usually does every week) and the two "friends" found themselves in another situation.
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"Hey there." said Rory coming up behind Dean.
Dean turned around wrapped his arms around her and gave her a kiss.
"Hey there yourself." he replied with a smile. Rory disengaged herself from his embrace allowing him to continue re-stocking the shelves.
"I got here as soon as I heard your message. So what's up? What's the HUGE surprise?"
"I scored us two tickets to the premier of A Knight's Tale in Hartford."
"OH MY GOD! You didn't!" yelled Rory, "You're the best!" She gave him a huge hug.
"I thought you'd like it," said Dean. " We're also having dinner at Che La Roué."
"What time should I be ready?"
"I'll pick you up at 5. Is that enough time to get ready?"
"Of course. See you then!" Rory gave him a kiss on the cheek and bounced happily out of the store.
* This night is definitely going to be perfect. * thought Dean
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And so the little lovebirds were on their way to Hartford but little did they know that fate always has a way of interfering with your most carefully laid plans.
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DING DONG
"Mom can you get that?"
"Sure honey." Replied Lorelei as she walked to the door. She opened the door and there stood Dean, in a very nice suit.
"Hey Dean, I guess you can come in, all though you didn't get ME a ticket to see A Knight's Tale," quipped Lorelei.
"Uh. I'm sorry Mrs. Gilmore," apologized Dean, "I just thought that with everything. . ."
"I was just kidding. And it's Lorelei." She walked over to the stairs and yelled up.
"Rory! Dean's here. If you don't come down soon I may be forced to take your ticket."
"I'm right here." She replied coming down the stairs. She was dressed in a light blue long dress that hugged her waist and made her eyes shine.
"Have fun and try not to drool all over when you see Heath Ledger. I don't he'd appreciate it."
"I'll try to keep that in mind."
"You look amazing." said Dean.
Rory blushed. "Thank You."
They walked out the door to Dean's car. He held open the door and then walked to the driver's side.
"Ok you two crazy kids have fun," yelled Lorelei from the porch.
"Bye mom," replied Rory.
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In the car, Rory and Dean talked about a variety of topics and about an hour later the pulled into the Che Le Roué parking lot.
"Wow Dean this looks expensive."
"Anything for you Rory. Besides I had some cash saved up."
He held the door open for her and they walked up to the maitre d'.
"Reservation for 6:00. Under Dean Greer. [A.N. I tried to find Dean's last name but it wasn't on any of the websites so I just made it up. If anyone knows what it is let me know :)~]
"Ah, Yes Mr. Greer, right this way."
Rory and Dean followed him into a separate dining room where there were only four tables.
"I hope this is satisfactory for you. There will be only one other couple dining in this room this evening."
"Yes that's great. Thank you."
"Enjoy your evening."
"Wow, a whole room for just two couples. This place is top notch," said Rory
"Yeah I know. Its kind of strange actually."
"Well privacy is always good," said Rory laying her hand on the table.
"Yes," replied Dean as he took her hand in his, "It definitely is."
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When he had picked his date up, Tristan was feeling that this would be a good night. Teresa was no Rory but she'd help keep his mind off of her for a while. He swore to himself that tonight no thoughts of Rory would cross his mind until he was at home in bed and dreaming of her as he did every night. He plans came crashing down on him when the maitre d' led him and Teresa into the dining room and he saw Rory, sitting there at a table for two. *Jesus she's beautiful.* He caught her gaze for a second but quickly looked away before he could drown in the blue sea of her eyes.
* Just pretend you didn't notice it was her. Just walk by
say something witty to your date as you pull her chair out for her and try not
to look at Rory. *
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The evening was going perfectly until Rory sensed someone coming into the room. Rory lifted her eyes from the menu thinking it was Dean and became caught in all too familiar crystal blue gaze. She broke away and studied him as he was walking. He wore a black sports coat with a blue dress shirt under it and black pants. The shirt matched his eyes perfectly and made them blaze.
*What is he doing
here? Duh Rory he's on a date* she chided herself *just like you
are!*
The couple was
seated at the table in front of her with Dean and Tristan's date back to
back. Rory was having a hard time
fighting the urge to look back over at the couple. She was very uncomfortable
with the situation and found herself getting jealous when Teresa laughed at
something he had whispered into her ear while he pulled her chair out for her. *
So that's the girl he has feelings for *
"Sorry about that," apologized Dean as he came back from outside. He noticed the other couple in the room but hadn't seen who it was exactly. [A.N. I know its weird but go with me here. I'm trying to create a moment. :)~]
"Family emergency?" asked Rory
"Yeah something like that. My mom couldn't remember my grandparents phone number and since I have it programmed onto my cell, she decided to call me for it."
"Parents," sighed Dean shaking his head.
"Ditto."
And so the conversation on parent's faults continued for a
few more minutes. Rory was doing a pretty good job of staying focused and
ignoring Tristan although she could feel his eyes on her every once in a while.
Rory struggled to not return the glances but finally her resolved failed and
she looked at him just when he shot a glance over to her. Their gazes meant and
it was like electricity shooting across the room. *Oh God I've gotta get out
of here. If he keeps looking at me like that, I'll go nuts. *
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"Tristan?"
"Yeah?" he was shaken out of his reverie and Rory's gaze by the sound of Teresa's voice.
"I'm going to go to the powder room. I'll be right back," she said as she stood up.
"Okay. I'll be counting the minutes to your return." He replied suavely.
She laughed lightly as she left. As soon as she was out of
his eyesight, He buried his head in his hands and rubbed his eyes like he was
awaking from a deep sleep. * I can't handle this anymore. I can't keep my
eyes off of her. I need to get out of here. *
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End of Part 5
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I know. I know. it stopped abruptly but the next part doesn't have a ending yet and I thought you guys deserved an update. More to come soon!