** I hope you guys like this chapter. My problem is that the chapters are long on my computer but once they get one ff.net they're short. This chapter by itself is 11 pages! Anyways. Thanks for the reviews. Keep reviewing. I love knowing what you think. As for everyone with those evil state tests, good luck to you. Do you guys have to pass it in order to graduate? Cause we do. Horrible, evil mean. Melissa**
Object of My Desire
" Wow mom it looks great." Rory said as they entered the ballroom.
" I know. The last time I saw it like this was…was I can't remember."
Rory looked around the room in awe. Silk and sheer curtains replaced the old cotton ones. The colors of the curtains ranged from purple to blue. Balloons of the same color were scattered around the room. A large area in front of the room was set aside for dancing and surrounding it was tables.
" Doesn't it look like a midsummer night dream?" Rory asked her mom.
" Yeah. Let's go see if we can find my mom."
" And coffee."
" Yes."
Lorelai took Luke's hand and leading them both headed to the refreshment table. They were almost there when Emily stopped them.
" You're here!"
" Of course we are mom. We did buy dresses so of course we came."
" Yes. They look very nice."
" It looks great mom."
" Thanks."
" What do you mean thanks?"
" I was on the committee that decorated."
" Really?"
" Yeah."
" That's cool. Why didn't you tell me?"
" Rory why are you staring at the door?" Emily asked.
" Huh?"
" Why are you staring at the door?"
" No reason."
" Okay. Sit down you three, you don't have to stand."
" Oh."
All three sat down and began talking about the events that had lead up to the ball. Suddenly Lorelai perked up.
" Coffee."
" Where?" Rory asked.
" That table. I can smell it."
" You can smell it Lorelai?"
" Yes mom I can."
" No Lorelai." Luke said.
" Why not?"
" Because."
" I'll get it myself then."
" Do you want to dance Lorelai?"
" Yeah."
Luke stood up and offered Lorelai his hand. Lorelai eagerly took it and lead Luke to the dance floor. Rory stared at them as they began to dance. Tearing her gaze away from the dancing couple she realized her grandmother had also left the table.
' Oh well. I guess I can get some coffee. Maybe I'll see him.' She thought.
He sat lost I thought when he saw a flash of white and the all to familiar brown hair pass before him. His eyes jerked up and followed her as she walked over to the refreshment table. Rory Gilmore, she was so beautiful. Standing up from the table, he walked over to the refreshment table, in hopes of speaking to her.
' I hope she talks to me.' He thought.
She stood and walked towards the refreshment table when something caught her eye. No… yes it was him. He was sitting there staring into space. The familiar blonde head was dipped in boredom and he was sitting at a table by himself. Tristan DuGrey, he had changed so much. She had reached her destination and was reaching for a cup stalling, hoping he was going to approach her.
' Please.' She thought.
Time stood still as she poured her coffee and he approached her.
" Mary." Tristan said.
" Tristan."
" Sorry old habit."
" How are you?"
" I'm fine. And you?"
" Good."
" How was Chilton?"
" Hell. Paris and I reached an agreement that we make a better team then enemy. I didn't know you were back."
" I got back two months ago. Military school ended."
" How was it?"
" Hell."
" Worse than Chilton?"
" Yes."
" What else is new?"
" Well…I'm back to stay and I got a job."
" A job?"
" Part of the deal that let me come home. I like working though."
" I work at the inn with my mom."
" Cool. Who are you here with?"
" My mom and Luke."
" I'm here with my mom."
" What about your dad?"
" Out of town. What happened with Dean?"
" We broke up."
" By the way Rory, you look great."
" Really?"
" Yeah."
" Thanks. You look good too."
Silence surrounded the two teens as they both thought about what to say next. This wasn't going to be easy.
" Rory?"
" Yeah?"
" If I asked you to dance would you?"
" Maybe."
" Would you dance with me Rory?"
" Yes, I will Tristan."
Tristan took Rory's hand and led her to the dance floor. Slowly he moved closer and took her into his arms as the new song came on.
Touch me baby
It feels so amazing
And you stimulate me
And you make want you
More and moreWhat do I do
What do I say Does it feel goodTo you this way
I wanna be
All that you need
Boy what's your fantasy?
Better hold on, ready or not
Baby my love ain't gonna stop
Take it down low
Make me get high
'It feels great to be held by him. I wish this would never end. This is better then that time we kissed. And this song. It explains how I feel right now.' Rory thought.
Ooh my love goes
On and on and on and on and on
My love goes
On and on and on and on and on
On and on and on and on and on
See, all my loves for you
Baby don't you rush me, no
You got take it slow
Just let the feelings grow
Until it overflows
Anyway you want it now
Just gotta tell me how
To give you everything
You've ever dared to dream
Isn't it bliss?To you right now
Don't be subdued
Say it out loud
Ain't it a sweet
Luscious delight
When you're immersed in my
Ocean of love
Coming on strong
Baby I've been waiting so long
Revel inside of paradise
' This is paradise. Holding her I mean. Being this near to her. It feels weird to be this near to her. The last time I was this close was when we kissed. I wish this song would never end.' Tristan thought.
Ooh my love goes
On and on and on and on and on
My love goes
On and on and on and on and on
On and on and on and on and onSee, all my loves for you
So
Gimme some pure delectable love
Like I'm gonna give it to you
Keep coming around
'Cause I won't run out
I can't get enough
My love goes on
Ooh my love goes
On and on and on and on and on
My love goes
On and on and on and on and on
On and on and on and on and onSee, all my loves for you
All my loves for you…
(A/n: this song is by Mariah Carey. It's called Bliss, on her Rainbow c.d.)
As the music faded, Tristan loosened his grip on Rory. Hearing a sigh he looked at her and saw her eyes still closed and a small smile on her face.
' I wish I could kiss her right now.' He thought
' Kiss me. I wish he would kiss me.' She thought.
It seemed as if forever passed before Rory opened her eyes and looked straight into Tristan's eyes.
" You want to go for a walk with me?" Tristan asked.
" Sure."
Tristan took Rory's hand and led her away from the dance floor. They were opening the door when Lorelai stopped them
" Who's the hunk?" Lorelai asked her daughter.
" Mom!"
" Just asking. Who are you?"
" Tristan DuGrey."
" Bible boy? Satan? Aren't you supposed to be at military school?"
" I was but the school year is over.
" Where are you two going?"
" A walk mom."
" Ooh…in the garden?"
" Yeah, why?"
" I heard it's beautiful out there."
" Well we'll tell you when we get back in."
" Okay."
" Bye."
Rory grabbed Tristan's hand and pulled him through the open doorway. Breathing a sigh of relief she walked further into the night.
" Couldn't wait to get me alone?"
" Of course Tristan. You know me too well."
" How have you really been Rory?"
" Okay."
" I missed you."
" What?"
" I've missed you."
" Wow. I missed you too."
" Really?"
" Yeah no one to argue with."
"How was the end of the year?"
" It was okay. Like I said Paris and I are friends and exams were hard. But it was still Chilton. It was quiet though, like I said no one to argue with." Rory said pouting.
" I'll be there next year."
Silence wove around the teens as they walked the path through the semi-light Garden. Every few feet Tristan would look over and think how beautiful Rory was in the candle light provided by the candles along the walk way.
' It's so romantic out here. Wait…he is still holding my hand. I wonder what will happen next.' Rory thought.
' I can't believe she hasn't removed her hand from mine. I wish I could know what she is thinking.' He thought.
They reached the fountain, located in the middle of the garden, and sat down. Turning they faced each other and waited for each other to talk.
" Rory?"
" Yeah Tristan?"
" Remember that night we kissed?"
" Yeah."
" Well I want to kiss you now."
" Really?"
" Yeah. I'll give you ten seconds to move before I kiss you."
" Okay."
" Are you sure?"
" Yeah."
Tristan began moving forward, counting from one to ten. He was about to say ten when two figures suddenly burst into the clearing. Jumping apart they turned to see who interrupted them.
" Rory? Tristan?" Paris exclaimed.
" Hey Paris." Rory said forcing herself to sound cheerful despite the interruption.
" Hey Paris. Who's that you're with?" Tristan said.
" Oh. Sorry. This is Erin Laurent."
" Hey."
" Don't you play baseball, Erin?"
" Yeah. What's up Rory?"
" Nothing Erin."
" How long have you been back Tristan?"
" Not long."
" So what are you and Rory doing out here alone?" Paris asked.
" Nothing." Rory answered quickly.
" Really? You two were awfully close for nothing…"
" Paris."
" Sorry Tristan."
" You look nice Rory."
" Thanks Erin."
" You look nice too Paris."
" Thanks Tristan."
" How long have you been together?"
" Three months."
" You guys want to go inside? It's getting kind of chilly."
" Okay."
She watched as the four teenagers left the clearing. She was glad those two came in when they did. It wasn't the proper time yet. What can you say Fate needs help sometimes too.