Sorry this took so long but between work and school I've been swamped. Hope you enjoy the story.

Tristen woke to find the room dimly lit with the morning sun. It was still early and his girlfriend still sleeping beside him. He smiled and reached out to touch her face softly.

He took joy in every minute with her, whether they were talking, together as lovers or fighting. He knew that Rory was not one to be silent. She spoke as she felt and he loved her all the more for it.

That is the way he would have her, now and always. But most of all, he loved the way she laughed. She could pout then burst into the most beautiful laughter! It was infectious.

Tristen did not think he had ever laughed as much with any person as he did with Rory. He never wanted her to lose this childlike innocence and playfulness.

Tristen knew deep down that life would change her. But he hoped that she would always be this same person inside, full of joy and ready to take on the world if necessary.

Rory stirred; Tristen gently pulled her closer. He slipped his arms around her and kissed her softly on the forehead. Her body then melted into his as she let him cradle her against him. He felt her sigh and snuggle into him.

"Rory?" Tristen whispered softly.

"Hmm?" Rory said sleepily.

"Are you awake?"

Rory did not open her eyes; she just snuggled closer to him and turned her head into his shoulder so that he could not see the smile on her face.

"Rory?"

She pulled her head away from his shoulder.

"Good morning." He whispered

"Morning." She said, tightening her arm around his waist.

His hand moved from around her waist slowly up her back to the base of her neck. Carefully he began to weave his finger through her long coffee colored hair.

Rory looked up, meeting his eyes. Slowly his head bent down and their lips met. He kissed her, his tongue entering her mouth. She had learned the response he wanted when he did this; her tongue then responded, tasting him as he had tasted her. Her hands encircled his neck, holding him close. Tristen finally pulled back slightly and looked into her eyes, smiling. His hand caressed her face and turned it so that their eyes met.

"Do you know how much I love you." Tristen whispered

Rory nodded and his lips once again were on hers. As he pulled back, Rory was breathless. Tristen laughed softly as brushed some stray hairs out of her face.

"We need to get up." He whispered

"Don't wanna." She mumbled

Tristen leaned down so that his lips were near her ear.

"Dum dum da dum." He hummed

Rory's eyes widened. Pushing away from him, she sat up.

"We're getting married."

"I know."

"We're getting married today."

"Yes."

She scrambled out of bed and rushed over to the closet. Quickly she began flipping through the clothes. She felt Tristen's arms wrap around her waist.

"I don't have anything to wear." She said

"You could always go in what you're wearing."

Rory looked down at the silky tank top and pajama pants. Slapping his arm playfully, she pulled away and started looking again.

"Rory, why don't you go take a shower. I'll find you something to wear."

Rory turned around to face him.

"You're going to pick out something for me to wear?"

"Trust me." He whispered

Rory waited for a minute, then walked over to the bed. She picked up her robe and walked over to the door. As she walked out, Tristen walked over to the door and listened. As he heard the bathroom door close, he stepped into the hall and headed for one of the guest bedrooms.

He walked into the room, heading for the closet. Opening the door, he grabbed a box from the top shelf of the closet. Walking back down the hall, he entered their room and set the box on the bed. He turned away, walking over to the closet. After studying the clothes, he pulled out a black suit and a white collarless shirt.

He was about to turn away when the bathroom door opened. Looking up, he saw Rory exit the bathroom, wearing her robe with her hair piled on top of her head.

"What's that?" she asked, pointing at the box

"Open it and find out."

Rory walked over to the bed and sat next to the box. Carefully she pulled off the lid and moved aside some tissue paper. Standing, she picked up the white gauzy dress and held it up to herself.

"Its beautiful Tristen."

"But not half as beautiful as you." He said, "But that's not all."

"There's more?"

"Look in the box."

Rory carefully laid the dress on the bed. She moved aside some more paper and found a pair of white lace up sandals and a small jewelry box. Picking up the shoes, she set them on the bed. Then she picked up the jewelry box and opened it. Inside she found 2 gold bands and a gold necklace with a diamond heart pendant. Looking up at Tristen, she said

"When did you find time to do all of this?"

"I have my ways." He said

Rory closed the box and set it on the bed. Walking over to him, she slipped her arms around his neck and pulled him down His lips met hers so slowly, so deliberately. Rory's arms drew him closer and closer until his body was pressed tightly to hers.

His lips surrendered hers for a moment, but just a moment. Then they were on hers again, this time pressing harder His tongue penetrated her mouth, tasted her, claimed her. Rory felt her heart pounding hard as desire. Slowly Rory drew back, talking a deep breath.

"We need to stop." She whispered, "Or we're not going to get anywhere today."

"It wouldn't be a bad thing would it."

Rory slapped his arm playfully.

"Get dressed DuGray." She said, "Or I just may not marry you."

Now it was Tristen's turn to pout.

"Get dressed." She said, pushing him towards the bathroom.

"What if I need help."

"You are incorrigible." She said, shaking her head.

Rory waited until he walked in the bathroom and shut the door before picking the white gauze dress up and slipping it over her head. Reaching around back, she tied the sash. Sitting on the bed, she picked up the sandals and set them on the floor. She stepped into them, tying the laces up her legs.

Standing up, she walked over to the dresser and picked up her hairbrush. She ran it through her hair. Reaching for a clip, she pulled her hair back. Turning to the full-length mirror, she examined her appearance. Satisfied she turned away and crossed the room.

Picking up the box from the bed, she opened it and pilled out the diamond heart pendent. She undid the clasp on the necklace and slipped it around her neck. Walking back over to the mirror, she looked at her reflection. She didn't hear the bathroom door open.

Tristen started to say something but stopped. Leaning against the door, he watched Rory.

She's so beautiful…and she loves me.

Rory caught sight of his reflection in the mirror. She turned around, seeing him leaning against the door.

"How long were you there."

"Not long." He said, "You look like an angel."

"Thanks." She said, her cheeks turning pink

"You ready to go?" he asked

"Yeah."

Tristen walked over to the bed and picked up the box. Slipping it in his pocket, he turned to her and held out his hand. Rory crossed the room, slipping her hand in his. They made their way out of the bedroom and down the stairs. Rory grabbed her purse.

They walked out of the house and climbed in the car. Tristen backed down the driveway and headed for the city. Rory reached over, turning on the radio. She pushed buttons, until she found a song she liked. Leaning back in the seat, she looked over at Tristen.

He's amazing…No matter what has happened, he's always there.

He pulled into the parking lot for the city courthouse. The guard on duty looked out the window as Tristen rolled down his window.

"Morning Mr. DuGray." He said, "You working today?"

"Morning John." He said, No, I'm here to see Judge Mallory. Do you know if he's here yet?"

"I think I saw him about 20 minutes ago."

"Thank John." He said, glancing at Rory, then turning back to the guard, "I'd like you to meet my fiancée Lorelai Gilmore."

"Morning ma'am."

"Hi John." Rory said, smiling

John nodded at her as he pushed the button and the gate slowly went up. They waved to john as he drove through the gate and into the parking area. He parked the car and turned to Rory.

"Last chance to change your mind."

"Never." Rory said

Nodding his head, he shut off the engine and opened his door. He climbed out of the car and walked around to her side. Opening her door, he held out his hand to her. She took his hand and slid out of the car. They walked towards the door. He opened the door and they stepped inside. They walked over to the elevator and she pushed the call button. The door opened and they stepped inside.

"Which floor?" she asked

"3rd." he said

She pushed the button and the doors closed. The elevator slowly made its way up to the 3rd floor. When the doors opened they stepped off. Rory looked up and down the hallway.

"Which way?"

"To the left." Tristen said, "And it's the second door on the right."

They started down the hall, stopping outside the door. Tristen knocked on the door and stepped back.

"Its open."

He opened the door and took Rory's hand, leading her inside. Judge Mallory looked up from some papers on his desk. Standing up, he walked over to where they were standing.

"Tristen, its been a long time." He said, extending his hand

"Hello Judge Mallory."

"How many times do I have to tell you to call me Robert." He said, "And how is your grandfather doing?"

"Sorry sir. My grandfather is doing quite well." Tristen said, "I'd like to introduce you to my fiancée Lorelai Gilmore."

"Hello Lorelai." He said, "Did he say your last name was Gilmore?"

"Yes sir." She said, "And please call me Rory."

"Are you related to Richard and Emily Gilmore?"

"They are my grandparents."

"You're Lorelai's daughter."

"Yes sir."

"How is your mother?"

"She's doing great. She owns her own hotel in Stars Hollow and she got married a couple years ago."

"Wonderful." He said, "So you two want to want to get married today?"

"Yes sir…Robert." Tristen said

"Why now. Why not wait a little while."

Tristen looked at Rory for a moment, then turned back to Robert.

"I have loved Rory since we were 16 years old. I made a mistake back then and I almost lost her. We stayed together through high school and four years of college. With every day that goes by, I love her more and more. For her to be my wife would make my life complete."

"Rory do you have anything you would like to add." Robert asked looked at her.

"I…I've loved Tristen for a long time. He's stood up for me when other people didn't, he believed in me when other people didn't. He's been there for me no matter what has happened."

"All right." Robert said, "Do you have the license?"

Tristen's eyes widened

"I…I forgot about the license."

"Give me a minute. I'll see what I can do."

He walked back to his desk and picked up the phone. They watched as he dialed a number.

"Jack its Robert. I need a favor. Can you bring up a marriage license? Thank you."

He hung up the phone. Looking at them, he said

"It should only be a couple minutes. Can I get either of you anything?"

"No thanks," they said together.

He stated to speak again when someone knocked on the door.

"Its open."

The door opened and a man stepped inside. He walked over to the desk and handed the judge a piece of paper.

"Thank you Jack."

The man nodded and made his way out of the room.

"Tristen, Rory please come over here." Robert said

They walked over to the desk. Robert set a paper on the desk.

"I just need you both to sign the paper and we can get started."

Tristen took the pen and signed his name. Handing the pen to Rory, she signed her name underneath his. Robert took the paper back and signed it at the bottom. Looking up at them, he said

"Let's begin. Please join hands and face each other."

They turned to each other.

"Tristen, Rory you have come to be united in marriage. Both of you have overcome odds to reach this point in your lives. Your vows today will unite you for life. You make promises to be faithful to each for as long as you both live."

"Yes" they answered together

"Tristen do you take Rory to be your wife."

"Yes."

"Rory do you take Tristen to be your husband?"

"Yes."

"May I have the rings?"

Tristen let go of Rory's hand and reached into his pocket, pulling out the box. He opened it and removed two gold bands. Tristen handed them to Robert.

"These rings will bind you together forever. Tristen please take Rory's ring."

Tristen picked up Rory's ring

"Rory I will love you until the end of time."

He slid the ring on her finger, then brought her hand to his lips.

"Rory please take Tristen's ring."

Rory reached for Tristen's ring and slid it on his finger.

"Tristen, I will love you until the end of time."

They turned back to Robert

"I now pronounce you husband and wife. You may kiss your bride."

Tristen pulled Rory towards him and brushed a kiss across her lips. Slowly he pulled back and they turned towards Robert.

"Congratulations."

Tristen let go of Rory's hand and held it out to Robert. They shook hands.

"Thank you." He said

"It was my pleasure." He said, "Now go and enjoy yourselves."

Tristen and Rory thanked him again and made their way out of the office. Once outside, Tristen grabbed Rory around the waist and swung her around. Setting her on her feet, he said

"Its finally real. We're husband and wife."

"I know. It doesn't seem possible." She said, then her smile faded, "What are we going to tell everyone."

Tristen through for a minute, then said

"When we get home, call your grandmother and suggest we all get together for dinner tomorrow. Get her to invite your mom, Luke and my grandfather. We'll tell them all then."

"And if they are upset?"

"We'll cross that bridge when we get to it."

I'm think one more chapter and this little story will be through. Hope everyone liked it. Remember to read and review.