Knowing the Truth and Planning

Rory's P.O.V.

' I can't believe he likes me. At first I didn't think it was for real, but now that Brian told me, there is no way I can't not believe it. You know what I mean?'

' But there is a downfall here. What if Brian was wrong? Sure they're best friends and all but still, he could have heard wrong right? No…stop it with the crazy talk Rory.'

'Back to the task at hand. What AM I going to do about this? I know Brian is expecting something to happen soon. But guess what! I don't have any clue about what I should do. Maybe I should just wait for him to make the first move.'

' Ummm…no, not if I want something to happen in this lifetime. Sure he made a move but I think its time I helped this along a bit. You know? I'll ask my mom. She is always full of ideas. Crazy ones but I need something.'

          Rory looked up as she heard the front door slamming. Jumping up from her position on her bed, she went out into the kitchen.

" Hey Rory. Is there any coffee made?"

" Yeah, just made a new pot. Mom?"

" What's up baby?"

" Well, mom… it's about Tristan."

" What did he do now?"

" Nothing…well something…not something bad…well it shouldn't be bad, but…"

" Okay. What did he do?"

" Well, on our date I asked why he asked me out and he said it's for me to know and you to find, so juvenile, and I decided I would. So I asked his best friend Brian and he told me that Tristan likes me."

" Like as in like like?"

" Yeah."

" Wow."

" I know."

" So what do you need me for?"

" Well, I told Brian that I would use this information, but I'm not sure what to do. And I figured you would have some advice for me."

" Ah. The day I have awaited has come."

" Um…mom?"

" Sorry. Now I have some ideas, but…"

" But they require me doing something I never would do?"

" Sort of. But I can honestly say you will not get arrested for your actions."

" Why do I think you have tried these?"

" I plead the fifth."

" Mom!"

" Yes?"

" You are one dirty person."

" But yet I am your mother."

"True. So lay it on me."

" Well idea one is you talk to him. Idea two is you just wait for him to make the next move. And finally idea three is you just get him along or around people and kiss him."

" That's it?"

" Well yeah. Babe I'm not a miracle worker and whatever you do, you just have to follow your heart, it'll lead you to the right place."

" I guess you're right."

" I always am."

" Always?"

" Well most of the time."

" That's what I thought."

" Shut up."

" Thanks mom. This helped."

" Lukes?"

" Yeah."