Chapter Sixteen:

Chapter Sixteen:

The school day seemed to pass slowly for Rory. That morning she had gotten ready to go quietly because Tristan was still sleeping when she left. Knowing he was okay helped Rory but she wished she could be with him.

" Rory. Hello? Are you there? What's up with you? Have you heard from Tristan?" Lisa asked.

" Oh! I forgot to tell you! We made up, but as he was driving to Stars Hollow last night he got in a car accident." Rory said.

" No way! I'm so sorry for you. No wonder I couldn't get a hold of Gisela last night."

" Yeah. I spent the night at the hospital. I didn't want to leave this morning but I had to come to school."

" Are you going back today?"

" Yeah. I have to. I'll do my homework and later I'll go home and go back tomorrow afternoon."

" Call me later and tell me how he is."

" On a happier note, guess what?"

" What?"

" I might have found someone to hook you up with."

" Really? Who? Do I know them?"

" I don't know I still have to talk to him."

" Well tell me soon. I have to find a new outfit."

" No. I'll be buying you one."

" You don't have to."

" But I want to."

" Rory."

" Lisa."

" You suck. I can't take this. Fine you win. Buy one."

" I will."

" I will."

" Well. I've got to go. See you later."

" Call me!"

" I will."

Finally the day ended. Rory rushed to her jeep and drove to the hospital. When she got to the door of Tristan's room she heard him talking to his mom and dad. Deciding that they needed time alone, Rory went to search for coffee. Ten minutes later she returned with a large cup of coffee. Again stopping outside Tristan's room, Rory listened for voices. Just to be sure Rory knocked.

" Come in!"

" Hi. It's me."

" Rory. How was school?"

" Fine. I missed you."

" I missed you too."

" So did you hear when you're going to get out of here?"

" Yeah. Two days."

" And then what?"

" Well I wear a leg brace for a couple of weeks and then I'll be as good as new."

" Well I guess your birthday party is canceled. I bought you a great gift too!"

" It isn't canceled. So you're coming?"

" Of course."

" What did you get me?"

" You'll see."

" Please?"

" No."

" Mean."

" Thanks. Anyways, what did you do today?"

" Watched t.v. and read a few magazines."

" Sounds like fun."

" It gets boring."

" I would think."

" So what are you doing tonight?"

" Well, I'm going to hang out here for awhile then head back home for the night."

" I'll miss you."

" You'll be fine."

" No I won't. What will I do if I wake up with a nightmare at night?"

" I don't know what will you do?"

" Cry?"

" Sure."

" I will."

" I believe you."

" Fine, don't believe me."

" I'll do that."

" So are you going to be here the day I blow this place?"

" Of course."

" Good."

A couple of hours passed before Rory looked at her watch.

" I've got to go." She said.

" I know. I wish you didn't have to though."

" Me too. But you know I have to."

" I know."

" I'll be back soon."

" Only twenty hours to go."

" I'll be holding my breath until I see you again.

" You might go blue in the face Rory."

" I know."

" Well I guess the sooner you leave the sooner I can see you again."

" Now you want me to leave? Make up your mind!"

" I want you here but I want to know that you'll be back soon."

" I will. I guess I'll go."

" Okay."

" See you soon."

" Okay. Rory?"

" Yeah?"

" Can I have a kiss?"

" Sure you can."

" Maybe two or three?"

" Maybe."

Rory leaned down and kissed Tristan. Sighing she pulled away.

" Bye Tristan."

" Bye Rory."

Rory waved and headed out the door. Looking at the elevator bank she decided to walk down the stairs. Thirty minutes later she was walking across the parking lot to the jeep. Starting the car she drove home. As she was driving she picked up her phone and called her mom.

" Hello?" Lorelai answered.

" Mom?"

" Rory! How is Tristan?"

" He's good."

" School?"

" Same."

" What are you doing?"

" Driving home."

" Can you stop by the store for some coffee and ice cream?"

" Yes I can. Normal kind right?"

" Yes."

" Okay see you soon. Bye."

" Bye."

Rory hung up the phone as she pulled into a parking space. Shutting off the car she grabbed her purse and ran inside.

" Hey Patti!"

" Hello Rory."

" I've got to run, but I'll see you later."

" Okay!"

Rory ran to the coffee isle and ran into someone.

" Oh! I'm sorry." She said as she looked up.

" Rory."

" Dean?"