Chapter Twenty:

Chapter Twenty:

It was morning time, when Rory woke up. A hour passed before Rory was able to pick up the phone and dial Tristan's number.

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Tristan took a deep breath before answering his phone.

" Hello?"

'He sounds so…so discouraged and sad.' Rory thought.

" Hello?" he asked again.

" Tristan?"

" Thank God." He sighed.

" I need to explain. Can we meet somewhere and talk?"

" Rory…"

" We HAVE to talk."

" Okay. Where?"

" How about the Barnes and Nobles near the movie theater?"

" Okay. In 45 minutes?"

" Okay."

" Oh and Rory?"

" Yeah?"

" I love you."

" Okay."

**Click**

' Okay? Okay! Damn it this isn't good. It isn't over between us, not in a long shot. Dean will not break us apart.' He thought as he grabbed his keys and ran out of his house.

As tears fell down Rory's cheek, she wrote a brief note to her mom before grabbing the keys and heading out to the jeep. Take one last look at her house she started the car and headed to the Barnes and Nobles.

**Barnes and Nobles**

Walking into B&N, Tristan glanced at his watch and realized that he had twenty minutes to wait until Rory would be there. Deciding that he could use a few more books he walked around the store and picked up a few that seemed interesting. After he had paid for them he sat down on a couch facing the door. A look at his watch, told him that he still had ten minutes to go. Picking up one of his books, he started to read it before glancing up at the door.

Only Rory had arrived. She had seen him sitting there. He seemed so afraid. But of what? Standing behind a row of books, she gathered her composure and walked over to Tristan.

Tristan knew instantly that Rory was near-by. He always knew. He would have looked at her but didn't want to scare her away. So he waited. Finally she was behind him. He sensed her hand moving and as if it was a breath of air she tapped him lightly on the shoulder. Slowly turning around, he looked at Rory.

'She's been crying.' He thought.

" Tristan?"

" Yeah?"

" I need to explain."

" About what?"

" What you saw outside my house."

" Sit down, I won't bite."

" Alright." Rory sat down and turned towards Tristan.

" Rory?"

" Sorry. Okay, what you saw outside my house, isn't what you think."

" I saw you kiss him."

" He's a friend! He has a girlfriend who he loves dearly."

" He loved you."

" He thought he loved me."

" So what was the kiss for?"

" To congratulate each other."

" For what? Putting one over me?"

" No, never. For finally realizing what true love was."

" Who do love?"

" What kind of question is that?"

" A simple one. SO you found each other again. Great."

" No! He's in love with a girl named Leslie. She goes to Stars Hollow High with him. They started going out a while after we did and they're in love. Like us."

" Are we?"

" Yes. Screw you Tristan. Don't believe me. What is it going to take to get you to believe me?"

" I believe you."

" No, stop lying."

" Lying?"

" Yes. Need me to spell it out for you?"

" I'm not lying. Rory, why don't you believe me?"

" Because you didn't trust my love for you to confront me. You ran away."

" I'm sorry. I got jealous. You were with Dean for six months. Wheres as you've been with me for a few weeks. I was scared that you realized you might have made a mistake."

" A mistake in what? Loving you? Wanting to be with you? No I didn't make a mistake. I've never been so sure about anything in my life."

" Really?"

" Yes. I love you and only you."

" I love you too."

" I'm glad you agree."

" I know."

" If anyone was to break hearts it would be you. Because now that I've found you, I'm not letting go."

" Me either. Come here."

" Why?"

" I've missed you." He said pouting.

" It's only been a few hours."

" I still missed you."

" I missed you too."

" I want to kiss you."

" What are you waiting for? A written invitation?"

" Not anymore."

Wiping the tears from the corners of her eyes, he kissed her left, then right cheek and finally her mouth. The kiss had secrets and promises. Rory greedily leaned into the kiss and opened her mouth when Tristan's tongue begged for entrance. Minutes later they pulled away, gasping for arm.

" So." Rory said.

" So?"

" Where does this leave us Tristan?"

" Together."

" I agree."

" I've got a surprise for you."

" What is it?"

" You'll see later tonight. About seven?"

" Okay. But we Gilmore girls hate surprises."

" Well I guess I can give you a hint."

" What is it?"

" Don't dress too dressy but not too casual. Wear sandals if you can."

" What kind of hint is that? I have the perfect outfit though waiting for use in my mom's closet."

" Okay."

" Are you making fun of me?" Rory asked as she poked him in the side.

" Never."

" Good."

" At least you know what you're going to wear."

" You suck."

" You still love me though."

" I know."

**I haven't posted in awhile I know! My internet was messed up. Anyway, I hope you like this next part. To those who have reviewed thanks. I accept that not all of you like my story but the point of a fan fiction is to write it how you see it and I know that I can't make them seem the way they do on the show. Tristan's character for example isn't like he is on the show. Hope you like this part. I'll post 21 soon! Love, Melissa**