A/N: Alrighty I'm back and with another TROY chapter. Thanks for the reviews; you guys are way too nice. Let me know what you think about how I have the characters, I'm not an experienced writer and probably way younger then you guys so any kind of advice would be nice, or am I doing okay so far? An idea just popped into my head while writing this but you'll have to wait till next chapter!!! As always if your going to take the time to read it ya might as well review it, please they're so much fun to read!!!!
Disclaimer: Don't own any thing related to Gilmore Girls, except my own ideas. Because like any true Troy fan Tristin WOULDN'T have left.
She could feel her cheeks getting hotter by the minute; the red was creeping up her face.

" Oh, sorry I didn't realize I'll just come back later" she managed, turning away.

Hoping for a quick exit she started out the door. However her feet weren't moving fast enough, this was not the time for them to fail her either. What was going on with her? Tristin shouldn't be getting to her like this, the only feelings he makes her have are disgust and aggravation. So what was with the loss of breath and panicky feeling?

" No its okay what did you need" he asked like nothing happened.

" No really I'll just come back, I didn't mean to interrupt" she said trying hopelessly to leave again.

" Well it isn't a big deal, I mean unless my lack of clothing is making you nervous?" he said raising his eyes suggestively.

It took her a minute to think of a comeback to his cocky one liner.

" Um, actually I didn't even notice" she lied.

Rory was trying to act like it was no big deal, but she was failing. * Just calm down it's only Tristin here, don't screw up and just act normal* she reprimanded herself.

Tristin wasn't fooled, he had already caught her checking him out. She had a nice comeback except her expression was lacking. He enjoyed when she was nervous and uncomfortable and moved closer.

" So what did you need then?" he asked lightly.

" Un.. well.. the thing is.." her mouth was failing her.

Tristin was holding in laughter at the sight of Rory. His little Mary was at a loss of words because of him, weather she admitted it or not. By this time he moved in so there was less then a foot between them.

" Something wrong Marry?" he asked innocently.

Rory could smell the clean shower on him. He was practically on her as he spoke too. This only made her squirm and pull her bath robe tighter. Her eyes darted around the room for a place to go and their first spot was a huge bed. Totally opposite of what she was thinking * Common Rory get it together* she thought.

" No I happen to like not forming sentences thank you" she said quickly " see the thing is I took a shower. A good shower by the way, nice temperature, not too hot not too cold. Plus it even had some really nice shampoo in there, some sort of pina colada or coconut scent. But anyway I sort of realized something" she moved to the other side of the room near his computer.

He was just amazed by the beauty in his room, but put out by the fact she was moving away from him. This put a disappointed look on his face.

"I sort of realized my lack of clothing, the Chilton uniform is soaked and to be honest I hate being in that. So I was actually wondering if you had any spare clothes and..undergarments" she couldn't believe she was asking this. " Did I mention it was a really good shower.." she went on.

" So your not wearing anything under there?" he asked motioning toward to robe.

Rory was disgusted by his cocky personality and sly smile.

" Tristin" she said in a scolding tone.

She had made a face and went to go leave the room in her disgust, why did he have to be such a jerk sometimes? He realized his mistake and got serious

" Common Gilmore" he said, leading her down the hall.

It was so like Rory to get nervous and embarrassed over things. One of her many endearing qualities as well as it being entertaining. He could listen to her go on and on for hours, her voice was like a music box. Silently holding in his chuckle he lead her down the hallway. They entered to a huge walk-in closet on their left, full of clothes. Tristin began looking for something a young 16 girl would wear, and tried not to be selfish.

Rory was still a bit angry at his last statement. However was going to let it slide since he did look apologetic. She was also hoping it would take the attention of her lack of clothes, arguing about it certainly wouldn't help. Meanwhile she was amazed by all the clothes in the one closet, it was full of some of the most unbelievable things. There were gowns, tuxedos, jeans, t-shirts, everything you could imagine in all colors and sizes. The walk down the hallway had now given her time to gather herself up, and not be so.affected by Tristin. She didn't know what was going on lately but for the past couple hours' being near Tristin outside of Chilton was different somehow. When he wasn't being an *ss that it.

" Well this is all I could find" he said handing something to Rory "I'll ask the maid to have things dropped off in your room tomorrow morning, we probably have some other things in storage" he added.

Rory scanned the clothes briefly, and then was horrified by something she over looked. Tristin had just picked out her undergarments * this is not happening to me* she dreaded. Her thoughts were then interrupted

" Thought you would look good in lace" he said playfully.

" Well hopefully you have a good imagination, because you will never see me in just this" she said exiting the room.

" Oh, don't worry I do" he said smugly.

This had put a grimace on Rory's face and a smile across his.

Rory had just then made a silent agreement with herself to keep on her game. All the stuttering, nervousness, and loss of words wasn't good. Comebacks are better then just being upset she thought.

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Rory had checked herself for what seemed to be the tenth time in the mirror. Everything fit fine, and Tristin did have good taste in the outfit he picked for her. The terry cloth bottoms were light gray, something you would probably find at Delia's but was from some expensive boutique she reasoned. There was also a nice plan black T-shirt, tighter and more low cut then she normally wears though. Rory couldn't help but think if those were his intentions or not, she was still skeptical about all the lacy stuff she had already put on.

She checked herself one more time and then scolded herself for doing it. Who was she trying to look good for? Certainly not Tristin, that just..wouldn't work out. Everyone knew that Tristin liked her but Rory was still naive and refused to see it.

When she entered the rest of her room Tristin was just sitting on her bed.

" Rory I'm not going to hassle you about what's wrong or ask you to talk about it but I do think you need to call your mom, she's probably really worried since you didn't go home" he said with a concerned look upon his face

As much as he would like to think that she was there because she wanted to be he knew she wasn't. Rory was acting weird all day in school and she didn't want to go back to Star's Hallow for a reason. He knew something was wrong; he didn't know what but there was something wrong. Remembering the way he had found her in Hartford only hours ago had put him back into protective mode. And if she really wanted to stay here the night he was going to make sure that it would go smoothly. She was ignoring her problems now and he would just have to help until she came crashing down.

" Yea I guess your right" she said weakly, putting a sad look upon her face.

Rory had momentarily forgotten why she was here. Forgot about the fight with Lorelai, and about how she was probably worried sick. She even forgot about her and Lane not talking lately. She just wanted to be away from Star's Hallow tonight, but Tristin was right she needed to call.

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" So did you talk with your mom?" Tristin asked re-entering the room.

" Yea she wasn't there so I left a message and I'll call again in the morning too" she added vaguely " Tristin thank you" she blurted out.

He walked over towards her sitting on the bed. Gently he moved closer and started rubbing her back. Tristin felt the tension in her back and heard her whimper. He also noticed her watery eyes and hopeless state.

" For what?" he asked

" Just for picking me up and letting me stay here" she said " Your parents are okay with this right?" she remembering to be polite.

" Um well, they're not exactly here, out of the country actually on business" he said sadly.

*His parents aren't home, okay not good, I'm home alone with Tristin in an empty house* her mind screamed at her. She had now truly realized the awkwardness of the situation. With other people it would be okay and normal, but this is Tristin. A Chilton student, who on a daily basis teases and argues with her. And now he was confusing her. Being all comforting and understanding, even a hint of protectiveness she sensed. She was all alone with Tristin.

By this time she had begun to relax into the back rub he was giving her.

Tristin noticed her processing the last bit of information he had given her and had to mention something to add humor.

" Yea so it looks like it's only you and me Mary" this comment then cued his smirk.

She grabbed her pillow and with one swift movement whacked him over the head.

" Don't get any ideas DuGray" she said playfully but with a hint of seriousness.

They both laughed, Rory just never seized to amaze him. Crying one minute and joking around the next, she was one of a kind. And totally unpredictable, that's what he liked about her most. She wasn't like the rest of the Chilton girls, they would be all over him by now. She was feisty and witty, truly beautiful.

She dried some tears that escaped from her eyes; she didn't want to cry in front of him. She was giving him the benefit of the doubt but all her feelings for him weren't going to change in a couple hours. It was just her natural reaction, he was still the evil one and crying in front of him would only make her weak.

Rory got up and started walking around the room admiring the paintings. Convincing herself the butterflies she felt at his touch were just her stomach acting up.

He was taken back by her quick get away. What was he thinking Rory wasn't going to just fall in love with him in a matter of hours, like he had. Nothing in their past had been erased. However he tried to hide his hurt and pain and go back to normal Tristin.

" So you look like you could use some coffee" he offered weakly.

This went unnoticed to Rory, but the talk of coffee got her attention.

"Oh, could I ever, I haven't had one all day" she whined " Tristin one more thing.. you should probably put a shirt on" she mentioned.

" Why is it distracting?" he smiled.

Remembering the pack she made with herself she bounced right back.

"No it's just a bit cold and I wouldn't want you to catch anything" she simply, half lie half-truth in reaility.

On her way to the exit she patted Tristin on the shoulder " Sorry to bruise your ego" she said sarcastically.

He stood there and just smiled at her witty comeback, " you might just re- think that one day" he said, due to her comment about him not being distracting at all.

She stood by the door waiting for him to get moving.

" Alright one coffee coming up" he said heading downstairs.

" Wait I'm coming with you" she said rushing after him, he moved fast.

" I knew you wouldn't be able to stay away" he said sarcastically.

" Actually I just wanted to make sure I get a big cup" Rory was barley able to contain her excitement at the talk of her java.

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" God Gilmore, that's like your seventh cup" he said watching her in awe. " I knew you had a coffee thing, but I didn't know it was this serious" he said chuckling.

" Well what can I say it's the best stuff on earth" she said setting her cup down.

" I thought that was Snapple" Tristin said trying to be clever.

" Ha" she said in disgust " False advertising, Lorelai and I already wrote an angry letter" she said as- a- matter-a-factly.

He was glad they were back to some light bantering but it was getting late and it looked like they both needed sleep. Looking at his watch it was 12 and after a long week at Chilton and all his sports he was tiered. Rory also noticed the time and was ready for bed.

" You think you'll be able to fall asleep now, or are you regretting the amount of coffee intake? He asked with a yawn.

" ha regret coffee, I laugh at you" she said leading them upstairs.

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It was already 12:30 but Tristin couldn't fall asleep. Not with Rory just rooms away, he didn't have bad intentions like he normally would with anyone else. With Rory it was different and he wasn't going to mess it up this time. He just laid awake and thought about the day and about the girl who makes him smile. She was witty, down to earth, driven, and smart; a girl he had already lost many nights of sleep to.

Tristin knew he wouldn't be getting to sleep anytime soon and he just laid there imaging Rory sleeping like an angel.

If only Rory was sleeping, her thoughts were elsewhere too. And sleep wasn't in the near future, but not due to coffee.