A/N: Alright, this chapter is kind of korny, and I don't blame ya if you don't like it. I just felt like getting it out of the way because I have testing all this week, but you definitely don't want to miss the next one. As promised there will be TROY action, and it is a must read!!!!!! Anyway I'm almost at my 50 yay!! As always if your going to take the time to read it ya might as well review it, thanks. By the way I really didn't proof read this one, sorry. ~ * ~ * Disclaimer: I don't own it blah blah blah.. ~ * ~ * ~

"What?" Lorelai asked confused

" I was thinking about staying.. a little longer" she said biting her lip and squinting her eyes, just waiting for her mothers reaction.

Rory had gotten off the bed and was meandering around her fairy room. She was admiring the murals yet again and tracing the objects with her fingers. Anything to distract her from what her mothers reaction could be.

" Well babe, I'm leaving to pick Sookie up at 3, we have a business seminar for the Inn. So what time were you thinking? If you wanted we could eat at Luke's and grab some coffee before I go? Because I wont be home till Tuesday night." Lorelai confirmed.

"Well, the thing is. I was kind of thinking that I would actually stay here for a little while" she said hesitantly.

Rory had only thought about staying since this morning, she hadn't exactly thought it through or asked herself why, but she just wanted to stay.

" Oh" Lorelai mumbled still a bit confused

" Yea..I know what you're probably thinking but Chilton gave us off till Tuesday. And Tristin's all alone in this house with no one around, and he was really nice to me. So what would be the point of me coming home to an empty house too" she said convincingly.

" That's fine Ror if you want to stay, but who exactly are you trying to convince here?" she said in her motherly tone.

*Good question* Rory thought. She let out a sigh and slid down the wall landing on the nice white carpet.

Lorelai could detect her daughters frustration and decided to just let it go.

" Look how about you just have some fun with whatever you two are doing and I'll call you back at 1 and we'll talk again" she offered " I have to go get ready anyway so, let the packing crisis begin!" she said cheerfully.

Rory laughed lightly and shook her head " Yea that sounds good"

"Alrighty, but you know you could just come home now and get me coffee, Luke only gives it to you!" she said pleading.

" Well I think there's a couple things Luke could give you too" Rory said laughing with a smile upon her face.

"Oh, spawn of mine, get your mind outta the gutter" Lorelai demanded.

" Alright Alright, I'll talk to you later then, go pack"

" Bye love you" they both said together, then hanging up.

Rory just laughed at the fact that her mom and Luke still hadn't gotten it together, everyone knew it was long over due. She felt much better though; Lorelai always did that for her and could lighten any situation with a joke. She just couldn't imagine how anyone could be so blind when the person they were meant to be with was right in front of them.

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'Knock, Knock'

" Yea ?" Rory called.

Tristin opened the door peaking his head in and then fully coming in when he didn't see her. He was freshly showered and clothed, wearing some blue jeans and a baby blue sweater. His blond hair was spiked and he had just put a new coat of cologne on.

Rory leaned over from the hidden corner in the wall and saw Tristin, she then got up and walked over to him.

"Hey, wow nice to see you out of Chilton clothes" she commented.

" Is it everything you've every imagined?" he asked with a smirk.

" Well it's not exactly like the orange jumpsuit I had imagined but, oh well" she said jokingly.

He just laughed and admired Rory " Well you don't look too bad either"

Rory all the sudden felt insecure and shy, she pushed a strand of hair behind her ear and looked down at what she was wearing.

"Tristin.the clothes are amazing, thank you so much! I insist on paying you back."

"No, the clothes were a gift you'll do no such thing, and besides you look good in them"

This made Rory blush slightly " Thank you" she said.

" So everything cool with your mom?" he asked motioning towards the phone in her hand.

" Oh yea, everything is fine. I mean she was a little worried but it's all worked out," she said reassuringly.

" That's good, so did you want the grand tour before you leave?" he asked with a hint of sadness in his voice.

"Um, sure.why not"

Rory had purposely left out her recent plan to stay, she wasn't sure if he would be okay with it and things were going so well. She just wanted to wait a while until she made her decision and she had about 3 hours to do so.

All of the sudden she closed the space between them and gave Tristin a hug "Thanks" she said over his shoulder.

He was shocked but responded well by putting his hands on the small of her back " No problem" he said vaguely. Her hair smelled great, he momentarily closed his eyes and just took in everything that was going on.

Rory slowly pulled away and then was frozen by his blue eyes piercing hers. They were like pools of blue sparkling water and the tide just seemed to pull you in.

She took her arms off his shoulders and likewise he unwrapped his from her waist. The moment was over too soon for both of them but the awkwardness quickly rolled in.

Tristin was the first to snap back " So lets go" he said leading her out of the room.

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She had seen the Dinning Room first, which could seat about 20 people and was filled with expensive crystal classes and chandeliers. Then it was off too a very stuffy looking Family Room, the kind no one uses and the furniture is only for looks. Which was followed by a Study, complete with papers, books, and a computer, all very official. Then he showed her the library, it was filled with over a thousand books and captured her attention right away. There were two levels with books bordering the walls and couched and chairs in the main area.

Rory had picked the first book that interested her and curled up on the chair reading it. Tristin stayed silent and just admired her, once she saw a book good luck to anyone to try and get her attention. He laughed softly to himself and quietly headed out the double doors, leaving her reading peacefully.

Two hours had gone by and she was engrossed half way through the book when she noticed Tristin wasn't there. She grabbed a bookmark from the table and inserted it in page 539, and then she got up in search for Tristin.

She really wished she had finished the tour of the house which would have made it so much easier to find her way, but unfortunately she hadn't.

"May I help you Miss. Gilmore?"

Rory spun around a bit startled and just clutched her book to her chest. She felt like she had been caught doing something wrong, like a little kid doing something she wasn't suppose to.

"Um yes, actually I'm looking for Tris.Mr. DuGray" she corrected herself trying to seem mature.

The mans face softened " Well certainly, right this way" he said guiding her with a smile.

He lead her through many hall ways and rooms, finally stopping in front of two doors. "He's just in through those doors" the man motioned.

"Thank you" Rory said shyly with a smile.

She cautiously opened the doors and slowly went inside them. To her surprise she found a huge warehouse looking room. It was well lighted but basically a garage type of atmosphere. She walked further and saw about 10 cars, all shiny, new, and expensive looking, lining the perimeter of the room. They were all different colors and some were on platforms raising them high.

She scanned the room for Tristin, and found him under a car laying on his back. Music was on and tools were pretty much everywhere.

"Done you're book already?" he asked sliding out from under the car.

Rory was a bit taken back because yet again was a shirtless Tristin; his sun kissed skin had some patches of grease on it's exterior but other then that he was looking pretty good. In fact Rory decided that at the moment that only added to his cuteness.

"Not yet, but I thought I'd come find you" she said smiling.

"Oh, well by all means take a seat" he said reaching over to open the car door.

It was one of those fancy convertibles with the open top and leather interior. Rory climbed in and took a seat.

"So anything I can help you with?" she asked innocently.

Tristin's trademark smirk came upon his face, he was very much delighted that she wanted to help even though he knew she had no idea what he was doing.

He explained what he was fixing in what might as well of been another language to Rory, she was clueless for once.

"Okay, how about I just hand you some stuff" she offered.

"Sounds like a plan to me"

She had continued reading her book and stopped when Tristin called for a tool, to her the arrangement was working out pretty good and they were having a good time. They would occasionally make a joke or comment on the song of the moment, but they were never bored.

"Miss Gilmore, the phone" the butler interrupted.

Rory contained her laughter and answered "Hello?"

" Hey Miss Gilmore" Lorelai joked in an English tone.

Rory laughed and then began to speak in and English accent too. This lasted for all of two minutes before both women broke down laughing. Tristin figured it was Lorelai and just watched as Rory talked on the phone, he found it very amusing even though he had no idea what was being said on the other line.

"So what's the deal, are you staying or coming home?"

Rory had completely forgot about her situation and what she wanted to do and just sat quietly for a moment.

"Umm, I think I'll" she paused and waited for an answer to come to her but nothing did. What was she going to do?
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