What develops in the Darkroom

Chapter 27: for a smart girl

Disclaimer: Don't own it (some dreams never will come true)

Pairings: T/R P/J L/L

Rating: PG

Note: Thankyou for all reviews I appreciate your words and your criticism I hope everyone had a great Easter and ate way too much choccie!

Jess stood in the doorway watching Rory anxiously fastening her red high-heeled strappy shoe

"Relax Gilmore its only Tristan" he said smiling smugly as Rory bit her lip

"Well I think you should go down and see Paris instead of teasing me" returned Rory easily wiping the smirk off Jesses face

"Maybe I will" announced Jess but before leaving he couldn't resist commenting "You'll blow him away"

Rory met Jesses gaze and smiled

"Go say hi to Paris"

Jess turned and left

Rory sighed and looked at her reflection in the dresser mirror "Now or never" she muttered to herself.

Jess descended the stairs below him Sookie and Lorelai were greeting Tristan, Paris and another couple he didn't know who had a camera

Jess watched Paris intently, who turned and chatted to the girl she was wearing an off the shoulder white own with silver embroidery 'she looks stunning' thought Jess to himself 'whoa where did that come from? God its Paris, Mariano get a grip on yourself' Jess continued down the stairs

"Jess this is John and Amanda" introduced Lorelai, Jess nodded to each of them

"So... let's get some photos!" announced Lorelai egarly grabbing her camera from a drawer "Step right up couple number one! Jess and Paris!"

Lorelai grabbed Paris and Jess before they could escape and pushed them together "Pretty smiles" she yelled

"Why am I having a photo with Jess?" asked Paris, panic setting in

"Geez for a smart girl Paris you sure are slow Jess is you date tonight"

Paris pales visibly

"Relax Paris" whispered Jess into her ear "You look hot in that dress may I add" he gave her a wink

Lorelai quickly snapped the picture 'so cute' she grinned evilly

"Next!" yelled Lorelai fully enjoying her role as photographer

Meanwhile Rory peered around the corner deciding now was the best time to make a subtle entrance

Lorelai had just taken the picture of John and Amanda when she caught sight of Rory in the corner of her eye

'Rory has never looked more beautiful'

To her surprise Luke put an arm around her "You should be proud" he said

Lorelai smiled gratefully

Another person who was fully entranced by Rory's entrance was Tristan who stood there shock still watching her

John and Amanda caught sight of Tristan and quickly grabbed their camera frantically taking pictures of the small smile on Rory's face and Tristan's awe-struck look

"Ready to go?" asked Lorelai completely aware that everyone had gone quiet

"Yes" Tristan's voice rang out clearly

"Great let's get these teenage cabooses outta here!" said Lorelai opening the front door

The group assembled outside

Tristan offered his arm to Rory "Mary"

"Mr. DuGrey" Rory replied with a smile

"Shall we?" he asked gesturing to the waiting limo

Rory whooped excitedly grabbed Paris's arm and jumped into the limo

Tristan chuckled

"You've got a wild one there DuGrey" remarked John ushering Amanda in

Tristan was just about to step into the limo when Jess grabbed his arm "You hurt her and I'll kill you and make it look like an accident"

For a moment Tristan thought Jess was joking but looking at the grim face Tristan knew he wasn't

"I wouldn't hurt her Jess"

"Good" and Jess believed him

"Get your asses in here!" yelled Paris "We're going to be late!"

Tristan threw a look at Jess

Jess shook his head "What can I say? I just go asking for trouble" he grinned before stepping into the limo

Tristan waved to Lorelai and Luke in the jeep before joining the other teenagers

Note: Soz it was so short and took so long but I'm kinda banned from the computer so this was totally illicit but a small update is better than nothing I will try to get the next chapter up as soon as possible opps gotta go I think I can hear the door!