Acoustic #3

By Green Eyed Wonder

Summery: Rory has spotted Tristin, but will he see her?

Disclaimer: I don't own Gilmore Girls or the song You Belong To Me by Jason Wade, off the Shrek soundtrack.

Rating: PG-13

Pairing: R/T with R/J friendship

A/N: Thank you all so so much for all the wonderful reviews. It really made my day! I would like to say a special thank you to RoryPotter: your wonderful review put a smile on my face that will last me till New Years! Also… someone asked me to write the song names; so here goes… Chapter 1) Acoustic #3 by GooGoo Dolls, 2) same 3) Across The Universe, by The Beatles, but listen to Rufus Wainwright's version while reading, 4) Ain't No Sunshine When She's Gone by Al Greene, 5) Good Riddance (Time Of Your Life) by Green Day, 6) Best I Ever Had (Grey Sky Mourning) by Vertical Horizon, and last but not least 7) You Belong To me by Jason Wade (of Lifehouse) from the Shrek soundtrack. Whew!!!~ So… on with the show!

"Just remember when a dream appears, you belong to me"

Rory's whole universe seemed to freeze as she noticed a head of messy blonde hair in the crowd. Dancers danced in slow motion, the band's fingers moved at an annoyingly slow pace. Distantly she heard Jess's voice, but her brain was too busy being packed with memories of her past… a past that had taken her too long to forget, to comprehend what he was saying.

"Hewo, I'm Tristin. What's your name?" "Wowy." A memory of two 5 year olds, one with a Band-Aid on his chin, and the other with curly pigtails flashed before her eyes.

"What's wrong Rory?" "Nothing, I'm just fine." Rory remembered that day too. Rory and Tristin were now about 9. It was the day that her father had first threatened to leave.

"I'm sorry, Tristin." That day. She remembered it like it was just a minute ago. And without realizing it, a tear slowly made it's way down Rory's pale cheek.

"Just remember, darling, all the while, you belong to me."

Tristin had to admit he was having a pretty good time. The café was amazing, and he was glad he had chosen it. There was a good turnout, but now the party was dying down, and only certain people were still there. Tristin knew he had to find the owner sooner or later, to thank her for the amazing service. He was a little nervous about meeting her. The fact that her last name was Hayden gave him a worry or two. However, he knew it was only polite, so he excused himself from his 'friends' from the magazine, and turned around to find the infamous Leigh Hayden. Just as he turned around, Tristin spotted a swirl of dark hair belonging to a woman pulling what looked to be a member of the wait-staff back into the kitchen. Something in him made him follow her. Slowly he pushed open the swinging doors only to be greeted with a sight he'd only seen in his dreams. Rory…

"And I was so alone without you, maybe you were lonesome too."

'Oh, God. ' Thought Rory. He saw her. Not only did he see her, but he followed her into the kitchen. 'Oh. God.' Rory knew she couldn't face him. She could not, for the life of her, face the one thing she regretted leaving behind. Although she and Tristin had never been that close, Rory always felt as if he were some sort of guardian angel. Just like in the memories that were once again swarming her mind, Tristin was there. Maybe not because she wanted him to be, but because she needed him to be. Just like on the first day of kindergarten, when she didn't have a friend in the world, except Colonel Clucks, and Tristin held her hand as they walked in the tomb like building. Just like when her father threatened to leave, and Tristin was right there next to her on the swing set, swinging with her silently. Her silent angel. It was these memories that made Rory break down in tears… tears that had been suppressed for almost three years.

'Just remember till you're home again, you belong to me.'

Tristin stood still for all of about three seconds before he saw Rory break down in tears. His heart ached for her, and he immediately went to comfort her. He hugged her as tightly as he could, letting her know he was there with her. He glanced up at Rory's friend, the waiter guy, and noticed his confused expression. Slowly, he looked back down at Rory, who had stopped crying and was now just sniffling. Suddenly, Rory shot back up, out of his comforting embrace, and left the kitchen. Surprised by her sudden movement, Tristin watched her with his hawk-like eyes as she flew down the stairway, and out the heavy French doors. It took ten seconds for Tristin to fully comprehend that Rory had left, before he followed her out. He lost her once; he was determined not to loose her again.

'Just remember when a dream appears, you belong to me.'

Jess knew something was wrong the moment he saw the tear on Leigh's cheek. Slowly, as not to draw attention, Leigh had pulled Jess into the kitchen. Now he really knew something was wrong. Leigh started pacing in front of him, whispering "Oh, God." Just as he was about to ask Leigh what was wrong, the swing doors swung open, revealing the man with the blonde hair that had started Leigh's frantic mood in the first place. Once again, his reaction was interrupted by a slight whimper and a cry from Leigh. The blonde man immediately moved to comfort her, looking up slightly to see Jess. Jess only gave a confused glare. Who the hell was this guy and why was it that when he was around, all Leigh could do was cry? Jess never got a chance to voice his question, because Leigh jumped up and ran out the doors, Jess's eyes following her the whole way. He knew exactly where she was going; he just had to get there before she did.