AN: Sorry I haven't been updating lately. It is the same reason as last chapter. Writer's block stinks! I want to thank all my reviewers for reviewing and also sticking with me. For that reviewer who didn't know what an Orange Julius is, I will explain. An Orange Julius is a smoothie that tastes like orange, banana and pineapple. My sister says that they are great! ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- -----

Chapter 9:

The day passed quickly and Rory and Tristan were at their lockers getting their things. Since they had lockers next to each other they talked while gathering their things.

"Before we go I need to talk to Alex," stated Rory shutting her locker. Tristan was already done and was waiting for her to finish. Tristan just simply nodded. Rory started to walk down the hall with Tristan tagging along from behind. When they arrived at Alex's locker he was talking to a bunch of friends.

Alex saw Rory and said to his friends, "I will talk to you guys later. Tyler, I bet twenty bucks that the Redskins are going to beat the Cowboys."

Tyler grinned and replied, "You're on!" Then he and all Alex's other friends left.Alex turned towards Rory and wrapped his arms around her.

"Hey Tristan. Hi Rory," Alex said and then gave Rory a small peck. Just from the little kiss Tristan got extremely jealous but didn't let it show.

"Tristan and I were planning on going to get coffee. Do you want to join us?" asked Rory hoping that it would just be her and Tristan.

"I wish I could but I have to do this stupid family thing. My mom has been talking about it for weeks," stated Alex.

"Okay. Well, Tristan and I should get going. Bye," Rory said before she leaned in and gave Alex a sweet kiss. It lasted a little longer than she had planned and decided to pull back before it became more intense.

Alex smiled and said, "I will talk to you later Rory. Bye Tristan." Alex started to walk down a different hallway than Rory and Tristan.

"Okay, now are you ready?" stated a slightly annoyed Tristan. He really didn't like it when they kissed in front of him.

Rory noticed his mood and decided to say, "I'm ready when you are." They walked out into the parking lot and got into Tristan's new black BMW. Once they got inside the car the silence started. They silence went on for a while and Rory couldn't stand it anymore.

"I am sorry about Alex. I know you don't feel comfortable around us kissing," Rory said quietly. Tristan almost didn't hear her.

"You don't need to apologize I did it to you all the time," stated Tristan. Rory remember those days. She wondered why Tristan was doing things with her instead of making out with some perky blonde.

"But you seem really uncomfortable when we kiss," said Rory. Luckily there was a red light so Tristan could turn his head toward Rory.

"I wasn't uncomfortable Rory," Tristan said in a sort of demanding tone. Rory noticed the tone in which he said it and decided it was the best not to pry.

They arrived at a small coffee shop. Tristan had earlier promised Rory that it served the best coffee in Hartford. Rory was skeptical but still decided to go. Tristan went to the counter and ordered coffee while Rory picked a table in the corner. Tristan set three coffees down on the table. Rory automatically took two coffees. As Tristan sat down he tried to grab another one back.

"What do you think you're doing?" Rory asked with a smile on her face.

"I am trying to get my coffee back," stated Tristan.

Rory gave him a confused look and said, "But you already have your coffee. It is right there in front of you."

"No, you don't understand. I got one cup of coffee for you and two cups of coffee for me. Therefore you took my coffee," said Tristan smiling. He tried to take his coffee but Rory held on it possessively and pouted.

"I want coffee! I want coffee!" said Rory like a five-year-old kid. Tristan grabbed it back when she was whining. Rory pouted even more.

"Fine you can have it. As long as you save me a dance for the Winter Formal," Tristan debated. Rory thought about it.

"Okay deal. Now give me the coffee!" Rory said. Tristan handed her the coffee. She happily jumped up and down in her seat. Tristan had a hidden smile upon his face.