Title: The Way You Make Me Feel Rating: PG-13, language and drug abuse Disclaimer: Oh how I wish I owned Chad Michael Murray... talk about a hottie. Summary: I can't tell you that! It'll spoil my story! Reviews: Yes, please!

Chapter Two:

HAYDEN MANSION

Tristan was lying on one of the livingroom couches when Rory came downstairs. Grinning, she tiptoed over to him. When she was about to jump on him, Tristan made a quick move and pulled her down on top of him.

"What do you think you're doing Mr.DuGrey?" Rory asked, her elbows resting on his chest, her head lounging lazily on her hands, grinning at him.

Tristan smiled, "Actually, I'm going to kiss you right about now..." Tristan said quietly, sitting up a little bit, capturing Rory's mouth with his larger one. The two massaged one anothers lips, while Tristan slid his tongue over her bottom lip, asking for entrace. Rory happily obligued.

Rory put one hand at the nape of his neck, playing with his soft blonde hair, while her other hand rested on his chest. Tristan's arms had snaked around Rory's waist, his hands traveling up and down her hips. One of Tristan's large hands had taken place on Rory's firm ass, while his other hand had snuck under Rory's shirt, his warm hand making contact with her cool skin.

Before they got any farther, Tristan's cell phone began to ring. Cursing under his breath, Tristan removed his hand from Rory's skin and dug in his pocket for his phone.

"This better be important..." Tristan said into the phone.

Josh Harper laughed, "Sorry man, am I interrupting something?"

Tristan glanced at Rory who was sitting up and smoothing down her clothes, "Well, damn Josh, I was in the middle of making out with Rory, but no, you weren't interrupting anything." Tristan said, his voice dripping with sarcasm.

Josh, again, laughed. "Okay DuGrey, I'll let you go. See you at Kendelle's."

Tristan hung up and pouted, holding his arms out to Rory, "Come back."

Rory giggled and shook her head, "No. Harper ruined it for you baby." Rory joked, crawling up to him and attacking his lips again.

Rory quickly pulled away seconds later, smoothing down her clothes and raking her fingers through her hair.

"Come on DuGrey, it's 8:45. We have to get going." Rory said, grabbing his hands and pulling him out the door.

"Move a little faster Tris." Rory joked, hopping into his car. Rory turned around and grabbed Tristan's Football jacket and wrapped it around herself.

"What do you think you're doing Miss Hayden?" Tristan asked, mocking Rory from earlier on the couch. Rory grinned.

"Wearing your jacket, Mr.DuGrey. It's cold." Rory declared, snuggling further into his jacket, and leaning her head against the seat. Tristan grabbed her hand with his free one, and sped off to Kendelle's.

KENDELLE'S MANSION

When Rory had arrived at the party, she was instantly taken away by Jenna Lowes, Marissa Wade, Cari Jones, London Parker, and Teryn Walker, being led to the dance floor.

While the girls were dancing, the boys were watching. Grabbing a beer and tossing one at Tristan, Brandon admired Rory from across the room.

"DuGrey, my man... I still want to know how you got Hayden." Brandon said amazed.

"Warner, stop drooling. That my friend is the woman I'm going to marry." Tristan said, smiling as her looked her up and down.

"Like she'd marry you." Austin Green joked, walking up to the group with his beer.

Tristan grinned, downed his beer, and walked over to Rory. He placed his hands on her hips, grinding with her from behind. Rory, grinned, and turned around, placing her head on his muscular chest.

"Hey baby. I've been looking for you." Rory said seductively, raising her lips to Tristan's.

Tristan rested his hands on her ass, moving them up and down, while massaging Rory's lips with his own. Rory pulled away with a shocked look on her face.

"You're drunk." She stated, slowly moving away.

"Ror, I'm not drunk." Tristan said, reaching out to grab ahold of her arm. Rory shook her head furiously.

"Don't touch me." She said quietly, turning around and disappearing into the crowd.

Tristan cursed loudly, 'SHIT!'

"What's wrong with you DuGrey?" Austin asked, coming up behind him , holding hands with Madeline.

Tristan shook his head and grabbed Austin's beer, downing it quickly before walking away.

Austin looked at Madeline confused, while Madeline had a disturbed look on his face.

"What's wrong Maddy?" Austin asked, looking at her.

"Do you remember last year at the end of sophomore year when Rory and Tristan had that big fight in the cafeteria? And they almost broke up?" Madeline asked.

Austin nodded, "Who could forget? Rory slapped him HARD. He had her handprint on his face for two days."

"Well... the fight was about Tristan drinking. About 1 month into their relationship, Tristan got really trashed at a party. His grandfather had just had a heart attack, and he didn't know how to deal. So, he drank... He got so drunk, he cheated on Rory. With Summer." Madeline said, her eyes darting around the room, searching for Rory, or Louise and Paris.

Austin's eyes widened, "That's why Tristan hasn't drank in the past 5 months?"

Madeline nodded, "I have to go find Louise and Paris. We have to find Rory..." Madeline said, kissing Austin quickly and running off to find her two friends.

OUTSIDE KENDELLE'S MANSION (About 11 o'clock)

Madeline had found Louise and Paris quickly, and they had ran off outside, knowing Rory would be in the back of her garden.

"Ror..." Paris said quietly, sitting down next to her.

Rory looked up, her eyes red from crying, and engulfed her into a hug. Quickly, Madeline and Louise joined the hug.

"He promised he wouldn't drink anymore..." Rory said, sniffling.

"Ror... he hasn't had anything to drink for 5 months... that has to be hard on him. And... he didn't look drunk..." Louise said, trying to reason with Rory.

While Rory, Louise, Madeline, and Paris were talking, Tristan came up behind them.

"Ladies." He greeted quietly.

Paris, Louise, and Madeline turned around to glare, but caught the sad expression he had on his face.

Quickly getting up, they told Rory good luck and glared at Tristan quickly, walking away.

Tristan sat down, instantly grabbing Rory's hand.

"Ror... I'm not drunk." Tristan said quietly, looking into her eyes.

Rory nodded slowly, "I know... I'm sorry. I overreacted." Rory said quietly, barely audible.

Tristan wrapped his arms around her, and kissed the top of her head.

" I love you Loralei Leigh Hayden."

Rory sighed happily, "I love you more Tristan Janlan DuGrey."