O-kay, please don't hang me. I'm soooooooo sorry that I haven't updated in well, forever, but I was reading y'alls REALLY fantabulous stories and I thought you'd like me to see some. *blush* Actually my muse was on vacation and I didn't exactly like where the story was headed, so I had to fix the plot in my mind. Not an easy task. I mean, the cobwebs had to be cleared out, dusting had to be done, trash taken out, anywho. Here's the next part. I hope y'all don't think it sux tooo bad. BTW, I LUV you guys soooooooo much 4 the reviews! Remember, I'm always open to suggestions and such, e- mail me at SevereSweetie@yahoo.com anytime. I love feedback of any kind. I can't stop smiling right now after just reading my reviews. 31 guys! Ahh, babbling. Going now, enjoy, R&R!!!!

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Oh my god! What is he gonna say? He's just standing there, looking at me. No smile, no frown, just looking. What?! Ahh, I can't take it, say something Tristan!!!!!! "Rory?" Inwardly I let out a sigh. Thank god. "Are you sure you want to do this?"

I gave him a nervous smile and nodded, 'I love you Tristan DuGrey. I'm going to marry you someday, and I'm ready. I want you to make love to me, to be my first, to make me yours." After a shaky intake of breath he slid to the floor and gave me a gentle kiss before resting his forehead to mine. "I love you Rory." With that he kissed me once more before pulling back slightly and looking me in the eyes. "But nothing is gonna happen tonight."

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Okay. That's it. No more. End of story. *Evil grin* Of course not you wacko!!!!! I'm not even leaving you that as a cliff hanger. I may be mean, but I ain't that big of a bitch. He he he. What is he thinking? Let's find out!

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When Rory's eyes immediately filled with tears I winced. She started to move away from my embracebut I held her shoulders. Heedless of the fact that I was completely dressed I got into the tub and pulled her aginast my chest. "Let go of me Tristan."

I shook my head. "Rory listen to me." She paused, then spoke in a soft, trembling voice, "Tristan.just on't okay? I'm still naïve and the innocent virgin and all, but I finally get it."

I gave a humorless laugh, "No Rory. I really don't think you do."

"Look, spare me. Just admit that you don't want me that way. I'm not pretty enough, or something. I know it, so just admit it." I gaped at her. Say what? She's the one who..oh hell. "Rory, how in the devils damned HELL did you come to that conclusion? Are you not feeling how much I want you right now?" She blushed and I spoke again, though in a much softer tone, "Rory." I brushed her damp hair back. "Wanting you is not now nor has it ever been a problem. You told me that now you're ready? Baby that is great. But I don't think that our relationship is ready. I'm not positive that we're 100% ready for that right now. When it happens with us we'll both be sure that it is absolutely, positively the rigght time. I love you Rory and I'm not gonna lie, I'm not a virgin. You and I both know. But those other girls were just there to fill the void, just meaningless sex. Hell, I don't even remember my first time, I was probably drunk off my ass. With you, I want everything to be perfect. I want you to have flowers, and candles, and our song in the background, hell, I want you in the white dress and a ring on your finger if that's what needs be and that's how long we need to wait. Does.is this making sense Ror?"

Slowly Rory turned to look me in the eye. Unshed tears glistened like jewels in her eyes, "yes. And you're right. Tristan I love you so much it scares me." I smiled and kissed her gently. She surprised me with what she said next. "Tristan?"

"Hmm?"

"I.I want..you see.what I'm trying to sayis..I mean.."

"Rory?"

"yea?"

"Spit it out." She nodded, "I dont.know how to say this, I'm gonna try though." She took a deep, calming breath. "Okay, here goes. Umm, I saw you had our stuff put into different rooms. I..I know we agree on holding off on sex, but, I like, no. Uh, ua know how sometimes we'll fall asleep together on the couch or something?" Having a vague idea of where she was going with this I nodded yes. 'Well, it's those times, sleeping and waking up in youir arms that makes me feel safe. At home. I don't want to sleep all alone."

I smiled and kissed her crown, "Neither do I." Rory beamed at me.

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Hmmm, whadda think? Good? Bad? Tristan playing the responsible one. Whod'a thunk. ( O-kay party people. Here is where I sign off temporarily. I am going to do my darndest to get the next part up ell-speedio. (Don't ask). Soo, send me reviews. I luv you guys. Keep 'em commin. Toodles!