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**
