1 Had to See Me

Chapter Three: Surprise and Invitation

Tristan got out of his car, and finally got up the courage to go inside through the back door. He sat down in the living room and waited.

Meanwhile, at Doose's, Lorelai and Rory had paid for their junk food, so they left and began to walk home.

"Well, well, well," said Lorelai. "That was an interesting encounter with Tristan back there."

"I wish he'd just go away," said Rory angrily. "Isn't it bad enough that I have to see him five days a week in school without him having to torment me on THE WEEKENDS too?"

"You, know, kid," began Lorelai, "maybe he isn't joking. Maybe all that stuff he said was true. Maybe he really does love you."

Rory sighed. She sort of liked him deep down inside, but she knew he didn't really love her. "Dare to dream, Mom."

"C'mon!" Lorelai cried. "Anything is possible." Lorelai grinned diabolically. "With Barbie!"

"MOM!" cried Rory. "This has nothing to do with Barbie dolls." Lorelai laughed. "Okay, well, I'm glad you find it funny, mom. Do your own thing."

Just then they reached their home and Lorelai unlocked and opened the front door. "Halloooooo!" cried Lorelai. It was a habit of hers, even though nobody would ever answer. Or so she thought.

"Greetings!" came a voice from the living room.

Lorelai freaked out. "AAAAHHH! It's aliens from outer space! They're gonna attack us! Noooooo!"

"Cut it out, Mom," replied Rory. "It's just Tristan, who, though thankfully not an alien," she turned to Tristan, "IS NOT A WELCOME GUEST IN THIS HOUSEHOLD!!!"

"But it's like I said, Mary," answered Tristan calmly. "I just had to see you."

"I frankly DON'T CARE!" yelled Rory.

"Whoa, calm down," said Lorelai. "If he's not gonna leave, let's just invite him to stay until he realizes that he actually doesn't want to be here because we're so obnoxious."

"But I know you girls already," announced Tristan. "You're not obnoxious, and I don't believe I'll be leaving."

"Fine!" shouted Lorelai. "Serves you right."

'Oh my God,' thought Rory. 'A whole movie night with Tristan. I won't be able to stop myself from revealing my feelings for him. What am I gonna do?"