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Rory didn't listen to the teacher anymore. She gave up taking notes about 20 minutes ago. She couldn't concentrate. All she could think about was Jess. This morning she was happy that she could escape Stars Hollow for a while, but as soon as her first class started she knew that it didn't matter if she was here or in Stars Hollow. She looked at her watch. Only 15 more minutes and the bell would ring. Why did time have to go so slow today ? She felt like she was sitting at this desk for hours now. She kept thinking about the dance and the kiss. She saw herself dancing with Jess again and she saw herself kissing Jess. Those two images never left her mind. They haunted her wherever she went. The bell rang,but she didn't even notice until people started to get up and leave. Rory got her stuff and hurried to her locker. On her way there she bumped into someone and dropped her books.

R: ''Sorry.''

She didn't even bother to look who she bumped into. She got down on her knees and started to pick up her books.

T: ''Not yourself today, are you Mary ?''

Rory looked up at Tristan. He was watching her with an amused look on his face.

R: ''I always bump into people on Monday.''

Rory got up and opened her locker, ignoring Tristan and hoping that he would just go away.

T: ''Well, you can bump into me any time you want.''

Rory smiled. Yep that was the Tristan everyone knew and loved. He always had to flirt with all the girls. Rory didn't understand why he kept flirting with her. She made it perfectly clear to him that she was with Dean and that she didn't like him in that way. Okay she did kiss Tristan, but that was a mistake and she apologized for kissing him. Just like she did with Jess............She sighed and slammed her locker shut. So much for getting Jess out of her head.

T: ''What's wrong ?''

R: ''Nothing is wrong.''

T: ''Really ?''

R: ''Yeah, why ?''

T: ''Cause you weren't paying attention in class, that's why.''

R: ''Just because I wasen't paying attention in class doesn't mean that something is wrong with me.''

T: ''Whatever you say Mary.''

R: ''It's Rory.''

T: ''I know.''

R: ''Then maybe, just maybe you could learn to use it.''

T: ''Maybe, who knows.''

Rory glanced at Tristan. He was leaning against a locker with his hands in his pockets and a small grin on his face. He was watching her. Rory started to feel uncomfortable and looked down at her feet.

T: ''Like what you see Mary ?''

Rory blushed. Even though she didn't like Tristan in that way, she still couldn't help but blush when he said something like that to her.

R: ''I...........I gotta go.''

Rory walked passed Tristan and started to walk away from him. Tristan caught up with her and grabbed her arm. Rory was forced to stop.

R: ''What are you doing ?''

Rory pulled her arm back and faced Tristan.

T: ''What's wrong ?''

R: ''I already told you, nothing.''

T: ''You did, but I don't believe you.''

R: ''Why not ?''

T: ''Because I just don't.''

R: ''Fine, then don't believe me.''

Rory started to walk again. She heard Tristan's footsteps behind her.She didn't stop walking and went outside. Finally she stopped and looked at Tristan.

R: ''Why are you following me ?''

T: ''I'm not following you.''

Rory crossed her arms and looked at Tristan.

R: ''Well, whatever you're doing.......stop it.''

T: ''Okay.''

R: ''Thank you.''

T: ''No problem. Just answer one question and I'll leave you alone.''

R: ''Forever ?''

T: ''No, just today.''

He grinned at Rory.

R: ''Okay, okay. What's your question ?''

T: ''Is there something wrong with you ?''

Rory nodded.

T: ''So what is it ?''

R: ''You said one question.''

T: ''I lied, so sue me.''

R: ''It's nothing big..........just having problems.''

T: ''Problems ? With what ? I know it isn't school.''

R: ''No, it isn't school.''

T: ''Then what is it ?''

R: ''I really have to go.''

T: ''Okay, hope you solve them soon.''

R: ''Thanks.''

Tristan started to walk away, but Rory stopped him.

R: ''Tristan..........''

T: ''Yes Mary ?''

R: ''Thanks for noticing and..............caring.''

Tristan smiled, but Rory didn't see, cause his back was facing her.

T: ''Any time.''

Rory watched as Tristan walked away. She smiled. Who ever knew that he cared about her feelings ?