Chapter Twenty-one:
When she finally
got home Rory only had an hour and a half to get ready. After pulling the pink
half-top and the carpis out of her closet she jumped into the shower. Once out
she blow-dried her hair before putting it into her usual ponytail. Shoving her
feet into her white slides she walked into the kitchen just as Tristan pulled
into the driveway.
Watching him walk
up to the door Rory grabbed her purse and quickly wrote a brief note to her
mother.
**Ding-Dong**
Walking to the
front door she opened it and looked at Tristan.
" Rory."
" Tristan."
" Are you ready?"
" Yeah. Let's go."
" Okay."
Grabbing her hand
Tristan led-pulled her to the car before opening her door he turned and faced
her.
" You trust me right?"
" Yeah. Why?"
" I just need to know. Oh and put this on."
" What is that?"
" A blindfold."
" You're kidding right?"
" No."
" But…"
" Rory it's a surprise."
" Fine, give it to me."
Laughing Tristan
handed Rory the blindfold, who in turn opened her door and sat in the seat
before putting on the blindfold. Closing the door behind her he jogged to his
side of the car.
" Got it on?"
" Yes I do. You really stink Tristan."
" Thanks."
" No you aren't welcome."
" Funny."
" Where are we going?"
" It's a surprise."
" A hint."
" I gave you on already."
" On what to wear."
" So? That's a hint."
" Are your brain cells okay in there?"
" It's going to be fun Rory."
" Sure."
" It is."
" Give me a hint then."
" I don't need to, we're there."
" We are?"
" Yeah."
" What city are we in?"
" Hartford."
" Wow."
" I know. Time passed so quickly."
" Are we getting out?" Rory asked.
" In a second."
" Can I take this blindfold off?"
" In a second."
Opening his door
he got out and crossed over to Rory's side. Opening that door he helped her out
and closed her door.
" Ready?"
" Hold on. I smell food and I hear music. Are we at a
restaurant?"
" Sort of."
" What kind of answer is that?"
" Do you want to find out where we are?"
" Yes. Hold on. I hear something else. But I can't tell what
it is."
" I'm taking the blindfold off."
Pulling the mask
that hide her blue orbs from him, Tristan watched her face for her reaction.
" Oh my God."
" Do you like it?"
They we standing
in the middle of the park that was near Lake Meese. Close by was a table set
with candles, plates, flowers, everything needed for a romantic dinner. Rory's
eyes finally fell on the small CD player that was playing Usher's 'You got it
bad'.
" I like it."
" I'm glad."
" Come here."
" Okay."
Tristan came up to
Rory who slide her arms around his neck.
" I love you." She whispered before she gently kissed him.
After pulling
apart, Tristan hugged Rory.
" I love you too. Are you hungry?"
" Kind of."
" Come on."
Walking over to
the table Rory sat down as Tristan pushed in her seat. Tristan lifted the cover
on the plate in front of her, revealing hamburgers and fries.
" My favorite. How did you know?"
" Not hard, plus I asked your mom and Luke. But wait that's
not all."
" What else?"
" Well there is desert but I have…coffee."
" Give me!"
" And here I thought I was winning."
" You're a close second?"
" How close?" Tristan asked as he moved closer to Rory.
" Very close." She whispered before Tristan leaned down and
kissed her on the mouth.
" Well, let's eat."
" Is there something you aren't telling me?"
" What do you mean?"
" Tristan."
" Rory, eat."
" Fine. But I will find out."
" I don't doubt it."
The time passed
quickly with Rory trying to find out what Tristan was hiding from her and
Tristan keeping Rory at bay. He knew if she touched him he wouldn't be able to
keep the best part of the night a secret. Just a little while longer.
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