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Chapter 7

Tristan looked at Lorelai in surprise. She didn't know that they're living together? Rory didn't tell her? Oh my god…

"Umm, it's a recent thing," began Tristan, stuttering a little. "Rory sort of spent her rent money on books and she was kindly kicked out of her apartment."

Lorelai glared at him. "Rory is responsible. She would never do that. Besides how can you kindly get kicked out?"

Tristan winced. Was she ever going to get a big shock…? "Umm. Yeah I know that. But it happened."

Lorelai shook her head. "I don't believe you. Don't tell me you're just making this up to send me into a premature heart attack. You're not that evil are you, Bible Boy?"

"Lorelai, I'm telling the truth," pleaded Tristan. Out of the corner of his eye, he saw Rory sleepily making her way into the living room.

"Uh huh. And I'm the queen of Stars Hollow."

Rory sleepily rubbed her eyes at the unusual sight of Tristan and Lorelai talking intensely. She's never seen them like this. She's never seen them talk. Period.

"Hi mum, Tris," said Rory.

"Hi Rory," muttered Tristan. He couldn't look at her. How would she react if she knew that he told Lorelai they are now living together?

"Why do I feel like I walked in at the wrong time?" muttered Rory. She eyed her mum curiously.

"Because, honey, I just found out something interesting," said Lorelai.

"Oh really? What?"

"You're living with Bible Boy over here."

Rory stopped in her steps.

"And here I am wondering why my darling daughter didn't tell me this important little tidbit…"

Rory nodded. She paused for a while, and considered what to tell her mother. "Well, considering the fact that I had spent all my rent money on books, this was the most reasonable option."

"Right. I understand that, but why didn't you tell me? I have to hear this from some stranger?"

"Mom, he's not a stranger."

"Honey, he's not a stranger to YOU. But he is to me."

"Mom! I'm sorry okay! I planned to tell you when I came here to attend Lane's wedding. Which is the day after tomorrow I might add! Can you just stop being so angry? It's not like I did something against the law. I didn't think not telling you would cause so much trouble. I'm sorry! It's not like I'm 6 years old anymore and need to ask you to get a lollipop, I should think I'm old enough to make my own decisions," Rory said. Tristan came over and placed a supporting arm around her shoulders.

Lorelai was quite shocked. She had never seen Rory so indignant about anything. And she realised that she really did not have any right to get so worked up about a small thing such as this. At least Rory was fine and dandy.

"Oh I forgot about that. You know what they say, once a daughter, always a daughter," laughed Lorelai.

"Mum, you got the quote all wrong," smirked Rory.

"Yeah? That's Ok, I don't mind," chuckled Lorelai.

Tristan spoke up. "Besides, you ARE the queen of Stars Hollow."

10 o'clock

Rory dressed up to meet Lane in her rented apartment in Hartford. Tristan was going to drive her there.

"Rory, hurry up. Lane's probably there waiting," yelled Tristan.

"I'm coming, I'm coming. Keep your pants on," said Rory as she walked out of her room.

Tristan smirked. "Mary, I was never intending to take my pants off. Unless you want me to of course, by which I would be very much obliged to do so."

Rory laughed. She liked the fact that he was back to his old self around her, flinging innuendoes and smirking. "Right. I don't really want to see your sorry white ass this early in the morning, so I'd advise you to keep them on. Where's mum?"

Tristan chuckled. Rory would never change… that much. "She's working in the Inn. Remember?"

"Of course I remember. Let's go now, slowcoach."

They got into his car, and he drove languidly. As they neared to Lane's pad, Rory started to freak out.

"Tristan," she whined. "What if things are really awkward between us two."

"Well, Mary. Then, I'll have to do something rash."

"Tris, I said keep your pants on," chided Rory, although she found it hard to keep a straight face.

"Mary, Mary… I'm sure you'll be fine. You guys will have loads to catch up on. I'll pick you up in about 2 hours. How does that sound?"

Rory was stricken. "You're not coming with me? Where are you going?"

Tristan was surprised. "Didn't I tell you that I'm going to pick up my suit at the laundry's?"

"Nooo, you did not tell me. By the way, thank you for telling me now."

Tristan smirked. "You're welcome, Mary."

He stopped in front of the building that housed Lane's apartments.

"See you later, Mary," he said, and gave her a chaste kiss on the cheek.

Rory smiled bravely. "See you."

Rory walked up the stairs to apartment 2D, and knocked on the door. She heard a loud crash, and grinned. Lane was still Lane. The door opened. Lane was standing there.

"Hi Lane."