Summary: Rory and Jess go to a reunion and meet Tristan, who brings up some strange feelings. It is a Literati though.

Disclaimer: I do not own any of this, just writing a story and borrowing them for a while

A/N: So here is chapter 4.

4. It's not cheating

Tristan took Rory to a park just outside the mall. They sat down on a bench to continue their conversation.

Tristan: 'So why are you afraid of being with Jess?'

Rory: 'Wow.that's really getting to the point Tristan.'

Tristan: 'Sorry, I didn't want to make you feel uncomfortable.'

Rory: 'Never mind, it's ok.You're right. That's what is going on. And to tell you the truth, I don't know. I don't know why I panic every time he touches me intimately.'

Tristan: 'Maybe you don't love him as much as you think you do.'

Rory: 'No, that's not it. I'm positive I do. I just don't know if I'm ready. Well, I thought I was ready. And Jess has been so patient. I mean, you need to know he's not a regular Stars Hollow guy.He's from New York. So he's used to girls that are ready a lot earlier. He's got quite some experience.And being with me and not pressuring me is one of the sweetest things he's done.Because of course.'

Tristan: 'Rory.Stop.You babbling.'

Rory: 'Yeah, you're right, I am.But I do know I love him. I do know I want to be with him. And I've played to first time out in my mind millions of times.But when it comes to it, I panic.'

Tristan: 'It's very logical you'd panic.The first time is not something to take lightly..'

Rory: 'And this coming from a guy whom I can't image having been a virgin a day over 15 years.'

Tristan: 'Hahaha.More like 14.But it doesn't matter. Point is I was ready then. Doesn't mean everyone is. And you obviously are not. Jess just has to deal with that.'

Rory: 'No.I am ready.I just don't know. I panic when he touches me.'

Gabriela decided the time was right to elaborate on the subject of Rory and Jess' sex problems. After all they were almost at the mall. And if she could get Jess to talk about it, then what he was going to see was going to have an even bigger impact.

Gabriela: 'So you and Rory have never been together?'

Jess: 'I don't want to talk about it.'

Gabriela: 'But you do need to talk about it. A lot of times talking about it extends your endurance.'

Jess: 'What are you talking about?'

Gabriela: 'I'm majoring in psychology and one of my theories is that talking about your problems relieves your mind, which enables you to look at the problem in a positive way again, thus ensuring you can work on a solution.'

Jess: 'Whatever.'

Gabriela: 'Oh, come on.Just try it. Even though I haven't graduated yet, I am still bound by patient confidentiality rules.'

Jess: 'So I'm a patient now.'

Gabriela: 'Well, if you keep trying to avoid the question, you may become a patient of one of my colleagues very soon.'

Jess: 'Look.Rory panics every time I try to touch her intimately. And I'm worried that I am the problem.That she's just afraid of being with me.'

Gabriela: 'I'm sure it's not like that. She's probably just not ready yet. And she wants to be with you, because she's afraid of loosing you.So she tries but panics.I'm sure it has nothing to do with you.'

Jess: 'I wish I could believe you.But in the meantime it is very difficult for me.'

Gabriela: 'Then maybe you should let someone help you.'

Jess turned around and looked at Gabriela. He couldn't believe she had just suggested that. Or didn't she? She did just suggest she would sleep with.But no, although it was really tempting, she was a very attractive woman after all, he didn't want to cheat on Rory.

Jess: 'I'm going to pretend I didn't just hear just.'

Gabriela: 'Whatever you like.But if you ever change your mind.My offer still stands.'

And with that she turned into the parking lot of the mall.

Tristan had chosen a bench so he could keep an eye on the parking lot. So when he saw Gabriela's car coming in he knew the time was right for the next part of their plan.

Tristan: 'Look, Rory, maybe you just need to relax and try again.'

Rory: 'I have.I have done that so very often.It just doesn't work.'

Tristan: 'Ok, I am going to make a suggestion now. If you don't like it, just pretend you didn't hear it.'

Rory: 'Any suggestions are welcome.'

Tristan: 'I think your problem is that you're afraid of being with Jess, because he's very experienced and you don't know anything about it. You're afraid to disappoint him. Why don't you let me try and make you relax.Then I'll touch you.And I'll analyze your reaction and give you some pointers on what guys like.You'll see that it won't be that bad. It will probably help to make you feel more confident with Jess.'

Rory: 'No, I don't want to cheat on Jess.'

Tristan: 'It won't be cheating.I'll just be touching you lightly.There won't be any kissing or anything.' Rory: 'I don't know.'

Tristan: 'Ok, just forget I suggested it.'

Rory thought to herself for a moment. Maybe Tristan was right. Maybe the problem really was that she was afraid Jess would be disappointed in her reaction. And it's not like she would be appalled by having him touch her.She did feel the attraction after all.And there would be no kissing.Only some touching, so it really wouldn't be cheating.

Rory: 'Do it.'

Tristan: 'You sure?'

Rory: 'Yeah.I need to try this.I need to try everything I can to make my relationship with Jess work.'

Tristan stood up and backed up to a tree, where he was facing the parking lot. He pulled Rory towards him, so she was facing the opposite side. After that he pulled her body into a hug.He started stroking her hair.

Tristan: 'See, this is not so bad, is it?'

Rory: 'No.Not really.'

Tristan: 'Want me to go further?'

Rory: 'Yes, please do.'

He started moving his hands downwards, to her back.At that moment he saw Jess and Gabriela coming around the corner. He could also feel Rory was getting exited. Her nipples had already become hard and she was breathing heavily. He knew that if he kissed her now, she wouldn't object.

Rory didn't know why she was reacting to Tristan like that. She felt extremely sexually exited. It was probably because there were no barriers between her and Tristan. There was no reason why she had to be afraid of disappointing him. He didn't expect anything from her. And a little kiss wouldn't hurt.It wouldn't be cheating.After all all this was for the greater good.It was to save her relationship with Jess.

At that point Tristan saw Gabriela and Jess coming towards them. He moved his hands lower to Rory's butt and started stroking and gently pinching it. Rory let out a moan, which encouraged Tristan to go even further. He pulled a bit back out of the hug, so his face was now just inches away from Rory's. He lowered his head a little bit and kissed her softly on her mouth. He gently pushed her lips open, so he could enter her mouth with his tong. Rory started moaning a bit louder and took his face with her hands. She started stroking his hair with one hand, while the other one wondered down to Tristan's butt.

At that moment Jess noticed Rory and Tristan. He just stood still, not believing what he was seeing. Gabriela, who had stood still a few inches behind him, was trying really hard not to start laughing. On her face however, it was obvious how satisfied she was.This was good.This was exactly how they had planned it.Now all she had to do, was to make sure Jess didn't make his presence known to Rory.At least not until she had done what she had to..

Gabriela: 'Oh my God.'

Jess didn't react to her.He was nailed to the ground. He couldn't believe what he was seeing. He was so mad.Rory was kissing Tristan.Passionately.Like she never dared to do with him.His suspicions were right.He was the problem. Rory was ready, just not for him.

Gabriela walked to the front. She gently touched Jess' shoulders.After that she stood in front of him, partially blocking his view.

Gabriela: 'Jess.This is probably not what it seems like.Let's just get out of here.I'm sure there is a logical explanation for this.Rory will tell you about it when she sees you.You'll see.'

She took Jess' hand and let him back towards her car. Jess was too astonished to object. He was just happy Gabriela was taking charge.

Tristan pulled out of the kiss and hugged Rory again. He saw Gabriela leading Jess away. His mission was accomplished.At least most of it. Soon he was going to have Rory. He was more sure of that with every minute that passed. When he had seen Gabriela's car leave the parking lot, he pushed Rory away and smiled at her.

Tristan: 'See, that wasn't too bad, now was it? You just need to relax. I'm sure that if you act like this with Jess, he's never going to want to let you go.'

Rory was still a bit shaken after the kiss. She had never experienced feelings like that. It made her wonder why she didn't feel them with Jess. Deep down inside however she knew why. It was because she had never let Jess seduce her like she had let Tristan. She had never opened up enough to Jess, to enjoy being touched by him and being kissed. Now she knew a little bit more what it was like, she was sure she wanted to experience this with Jess.If it was this great with Tristan, it had to be even better with Jess.She was in love with him after all.

Rory: 'Yeah.It wasn't that bad at all.Thanks. This really helped. I'm a bit more sure about myself now.I think the next time I see Jess, I will be able to go all the way with him. In fact.It's something I really want to do now.'

Tristan: 'Good.Glad I could help.'

After that Tristan put an arm around her shoulders and let her back to the mall. He was going to have a drink with her and than take her back to Stars Hollow. Or at least that's what he told her.

The first part of the car ride was pretty quiet. Jess was obviously still mad and was looking out the window. Gabriela decided this was her chance.

Gabriela: 'Come on Jess.It's not that bad. It was just a kiss. And there is probably a very logical explanation for it.'

Jess: 'Why aren't you mad? Tristan was just kissing someone else.'

Gabriela: 'Hahaha.You think Tristan and I are together?'

Jess: 'Well, yeah.I guess everyone thought so.Aren't you?'

Gabriela: 'No.Tristan and I are good friends. We hang out together. And it also helps a lot that our parents like each other. But we're not dating or anything.'

Jess: 'I still can't believe she did this.Man.I was so stupid. Thinking she was just afraid of being with me.She just doesn't want me...She sees this guy again after 3 years or something and the next day she's already kissing him and letting him touch her.'

Gabriela: 'Jess, don't jump to any quick conclusions.Look, why don't you let me take you somewhere.Although I'm staying at Tristan's my parents arranged for a hotel room for if I wanted to be alone for a while.We can have a drink or something.It will help you calm down and see things more clearly.'

Jess: 'A drink.A drink and a smoke.That would be wonderful.I don't want to go back to Stars Hollow right now anyway. I don't want to face all the people.And I definitely don't want to see Rory.That is if she decided to go to her home and not to Tristan's to continue what they just started.'

When they got the hotel room Gabriela gave Jess a glass of whiskey and poured herself one too. After that she sat down next to him on the bed. She looked at Jess for a second and after that leaned into him. She put one of her hands on his left thigh and started stroking it.

Jess didn't know what he had to think. He was upset by what Rory had done, very upset. And Gabriela was being so tempting. Why was he even considering this? If Rory could cheat on him, well, then he didn't want to be with her anymore anyway. And Gabriela.She was looking so good, and her body felt so warm and soft.Was she purposely trying to seduce him? He didn't know. He couldn't think straight anymore. Between his anger over Rory, the alcohol, the nicotine and Gabriela his mind was going blanc. He was after all a man.It was very easy for him to give in to it.Jess turned to look at Gabriela, while picking her hand off of his thigh and pushing her away a bit.

Jess: 'So I take it your offer still stands?'

Gabriela just smiled before standing up and sitting down on his lap. She put her arms around his shoulders and started to kiss him. The kiss very quickly turned passionate.Gabriela's tongue was struggling with Jess.She pulled out of the kiss and started licking his face and sucking on his earlobe. She pushed him down on the bed and started stroking his the bulge in his pants, still kissing his face. With her other arm she started opening Jess' shirt. When she was done with all the buttons, she let Jess come up a little bit to take it off, as well as the shirt he was wearing under it.

Gabriela: 'Hmmm.I knew you were worth the bet.'

Jess heart the comment, but in his state he was in no shape to make out what it meant. He pulled Gabriela back on him and tried to grab her breasts. She sat up and took off her top and her bra. Jess looked at approvingly and started stroking her hart nipples. Gabriela enjoyed it for a moment, while she was rubbing herself on his crouch. After a moment she pushed away his hands and bent downwards kissing his chest, nipples and stomach. In the meantime she was unbuckling his belt, opening the button and the zipper. Jess helped her take of his pants and boxers. She started stroking his penis, enjoying the view for a second. After that she took him in his mouth, which made Jess start to moan loudly.

Tristan and Rory had just finished their second coffee. Tristan looked at his watch and decided it was time to go.

Tristan: 'So, you ready to go? I'll have to do some stuff, so I'll take you back to Stars Hollow.'

Rory: 'Yeah, let me just get a coffee to go.'

Tristan: 'You know, I'm going to be here for a couple of days. I'd like to see you again.'

Rory: 'That would be nice.I had fun talking to you too.Why don't you give me a call?'

Tristan: 'I will do that.Oh, by the way, do you mind if we go by a hotel first?' Rory: 'What?'

Tristan: 'I need to pick something up for Gabriela. She's staying at my place, but her parents arranged a hotel room for her anyway. She was there yesterday and forgot her necklace. I promised her I'd pick it up today.'

Rory: 'Uhm, yeah, sure.Go ahead.'

Tristan: 'Thanks, I knew you didn't mind.'

Rory: 'Where is she anyway?'

Tristan: 'Who?'

Rory: 'Gabriela of course.Doesn't she mind you hanging out with me? I mean, you two being together and all.'

Tristan: 'No, she's not really all that jealous. And besides, she and my mom went shopping today. So I'm the one who should be jealous. She's giving all the attention that's supposed to be mine to someone else.'

Rory: 'My, my, jealous of your own mom.That's bad.'

After a while they reached the hotel and he convinced Rory to go inside with him, telling her it would be a lot more comfortable than waiting in a closed car. He took out the spare key Gabriela had given him the day before and opened the room, making sure Rory was standing in the opening so she could see everything that was going on in there.Rory looked into the room and saw a naked Gabriela sitting on top of Jess, obviously having sex with him.

Rory: 'Jess.'

Jess: 'Rory.'