Author: Kimmi

Title: Chapter 19: Immortal

DUGREY MANSION-Thursday

Tristan was lying on his bed. He didn't go to school because he wasn't feeling very well. That's what he told the principal when he called the school. The truth was, he wasn't ready to face Rory. 'Ring… ring…' His phone ring. He rolled over and picked it up.

"Hello?"

"Tristan, its mom"

"Hey mom"

"I'm glad you got home safe"

"How is grandpa?"

"He's 97.9% fine"

Tristan let out a laugh. "So when are you guys coming home?"

"Actually… we're on our way home. Your father and I are on the plane"

"On the plane?"

"Yeah. Your father got a call from his business partner. He has an important meeting to attend. You know your father. Every meeting is important to him"

"Yeah, I know. So I guess I'll see you guys in a few hours then"

"Uh huh. Definitely"

"Say hi to dad"

"I will. Bye son"

"Bye mom. Love you"

"Love you too sweetie"

GILMORE HOUSE- That night.

"You know what mom" Rory said. She and Lorelai were sitting on the couch, watching a movie.

"What?"

"If he still hasn't come back tomorrow… I'm going over to his house"

"Are you sure?"

"Yes. 100% sure. I cant wait any longer. I have to tell him. I missed him. I need to see him. Why? Do you think it's a stupid idea?"

"What? No no no. Of coarse not. You should follow your heart. Do whatever you think is right. I'll support you no matter what"

"Thanks mom"

Lorelai smiled and gave Rory a kiss on her forehead.

DUGREY MANSION

Tristan was having his dinner, alone.

"Betty?" he called one of his maids.

"Yes Master Tristan"

"My mom still hasn't called?"

"No Master Tristan"

"Hmm… that's weird. They should be home by now"

"Anything else Master Tristan?"

"Oh no. Thanks Betty"

"You're welcome Master"

The maid walked away and disappeared to the kitchen. Tristan heard the phone ring. A few seconds later, a maid came with a phone in her hand.

"It's for you Master" the maid said, handing him the phone.

"Thanks. Hello?"

"Tristan DuGrey?"

"Yeah"

"I'm Inspector Murphy. Do you know David DuGrey and Jennifer DuGrey?"

"They are my parent"

"Well, I'm sorry to tell you this. I'm afraid I have a very bad news"

Tristan holds his breath. He knew something wrong happen to his parent.

"There been an accident. Your parent's private plane crashed"

"Oh my god… How is my parent? Are they okay? Where are they?"

"I'm so sorry son. Your parent and the pilot… died in the crashed"

"Oh god…"

"I'm so sorry. We're still investigating the cause and……"

The inspector's voice slowly faded away. Tristan couldn't hear anything. He couldn't feel his hands. The phone dropped on the floor…

CHILTON-Tomorrow morning

Rory was at he locker, gathering all the books she need for her next class.

"Rory?" Michael said. "What are you doing here?" he asked.

"Because… this is Chilton? And… I go here?"

"Well, yeah… I know that. But, what are you doing here right now? Aren't you supposed to be with Tristan?"

"He's back?"

"Yeah, he's back. How—Oh god… you didn't know did you?"

"What? What happened? Tristan. Is he okay?"

Michael sighed deeply "His parents… they died in a plane crashed. They were on their way home from Paris"

"Oh my god…" Rory dropped a book that she had been holding.

"So… I don't think Tristan is okay. But physically he is because he wasn't in plane at that moment cuz he took an early flight"

"I need to see him"

"I can take you there if you want me to"

"Can you?" Rory asked. Her voice filled with hope.

"Of coarse. Come on"

On the car ride to Tristan's house, Michael wanted to ask Rory, how come she didn't know that Tristan is back and the crashed. Isn't Tristan her boyfriend? But when he looked at her… she look so worried… scared… and sad. He knew it wasn't the right time to ask.

DUGREY MANSION

Tristan was sitting on the edge of his large bed. He rested his elbows on his knees. He stared at his hands, playing with his long fingers. He was mad, angry… upset.

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Rory arrived at the DuGrey mansion a few minutes later. She opened the car door as quickly as she can.  She saw a lot of people dressed in black, talking and some of them were crying. Her eyes wandered around, looking for Tristan. But he was nowhere to be found. Then she saw one of his maids. "Excuse me? Have you seen Tristan?"

"Master Tristan is in his room. He never comes out since last night"

"Thanks" Rory said as she walks as fast as she can to Tristan's room.

TRISTAN'S ROOM

"Do you hate me that much?" Tristan asked to God. "The only girl I loved didn't love me back, my grandpa was sick and now… you took away my parent? What did I do wrong to deserve this? What did I do wrong?" Tristan asked quietly. He clenched his jaw tightly, telling himself not to cry. He buried his face in the palm of his hands.

"Tristan?"

Tristan heard a soft voice called out his name. He knew that voice. Rory. He looked up. "Rory?"

Rory made her way slowly to where Tristan was sitting. She kneeled down between his parted legs.

"They're gone" Tristan said quietly.

"I know" Rory whispered. A tear finally falling from Tristan's blue eye. Rory wiped the tear with her right thumb. Then she put her hands on both side of Tristan's face. "I'm sorry" she said softly.

"Why do I keep losing the people I loved? I lost you and now…" Tristan said, staring down at his hands.

"No no… you didn't lose me. You never did" Rory swallowed. "Tristan… I love you"

Tristan looked up. Blue eyes met blue eyes.

"I love you so much. I was going to tell you earlier, but you left to Paris"

"I'm sorry I didn't tell you"

"Please… don't be. I waited until you come back. I was getting crazy. I missed you so much. I love you so much" Rory hugged him tightly. Tristan hugged her on the waist, pulling her closer. He finally let himself cry… on her shoulder. Rory circled her arms so tightly around Tristan's neck. "Its okay… its okay… I'm here…" she whispered as she ran her hands up and down on the back of Tristan's head. She plant kisses on his hair, his ear and his shoulder.

"Baby… please don't leave me" Tristan said, his head buried in her hair.

"I wont. I promise" They held each other so close, so tight.

"Rory?"

"Hmmm?"

"I love you"

Rory pulled away. She stared lovingly into his eyes and gave him the sweetest smile. "I love you too" Tristan leaned down and his lips covered hers. The kiss wasn't long, nor passionate; it was one full of promise of better things to come. It still felt wonderful to the two of them and it was a welcome relief from all hurt and confusion of the past five days.

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Rory had call Lorelai and asked her to come and bring her black dress. Tristan finally agreed to get out of his room and meet his guests.

TRISTAN'S ROOM

Tristan wore a black suit and a black necktie. His hands were shaking for crying too much. "Damn it" he said, as he failed to tie his necktie.

"Hey… come here… let me help" Rory tied the necktie. Once in a while, a single tear rolled on Tristan's red cheeks. And each time, Rory would kiss them away. After she finished with the necktie, they heard a knock on the door.

"Rory?" Lorelai called out. Rory walked to the door and opened it.

"Mom…" She hugged her mother tightly.

"Aww… honey… I'm so sorry… How is Tristan?"

Rory pulled away. "Not so good"

Lorelai walked into the room. "Here's your dress"

"Thank you. I'm gonna go change" Rory said to both Lorelai and Tristan then she left to the bathroom.

"Hey Tristan"

"Hey Lorelai" Tristan said and they hugged.

"I'm so sorry" Lorelai said after they pulled away. " I met her once and she was a really nice woman"

"Yeah… she told me… that she met you and Sookie… at Hartford"

"Oh Sookie… she's so sorry she couldn't come"

"It's okay"

Lorelai sighed as she looks at Tristan's face. His eyes, his nose, his cheeks were all red.

"I'm so sorry Tristan"

Tristan didn't say anything. He just gave Lorelai a smile.

"If you need anything… I mean ANYTHING… just let me know okay?"

" I will. Thanks Lorelai"

"Okay…" Rory said as she got out of the bathroom.

"I'm going to wait for you guys downstairs okay?"

"Okay mom"

After Lorelai left Rory walked to where Tristan was standing and she hugged him tightly. Tristan wrapped his arms around Rory's waist, pulling her closer. He was glad that she was here with him when he really needs her.

"Are you ready to go?" Rory asked softly.

"Yeah" They pulled away. Rory gave Tristan a soft kiss on his lips then they walked out of the room… hand in hand.