Hey guys, sorry about the spelling mistakes in the last chapter. I'll try
to be more careful this time. I seem to be in a rut with this story, I'mnot
exactly sure where to go next. So this chapter might be a little short.
Chapter 5: Three monthes later
Beep-"Hey you've reached Tristan Dugrey, oh and Rory Gilmore lives here too. (Hey!) Just joking Mary. Anyway, we're not home right now or Rory is and can't find the phone, nasty habit she's got there. Leave us a message and we'll get back to you, hopefully. (I'll usually return my phone calls, Dugrey, it's you with that nasty habit.)"-Click.
"Hey Rory it's Denise. Better Days is finally out in stores, Sweetie! We have to talk about book signings and stuff. Call me soon!"
Where is the God Damn phone. Great, Denise hung up. Why did Tristan have to by the one phone that didn't have a pager on it. Stupid Male. Although, all in all, he wasn't such a bad roomate. He picked up after himself and could do his own laundry, major plus.
The phone began to ring again and I flew around the livingroom, trying to find the stupid thing. Damn, where the hell was it. I just got home, so I wsn't the one who lost it this time.
"Hey Tristan, it's Lexi," I froze at the sound on our answering machine. "Listen, I know things ended badly between us, but I'm coming to Hartford for a few days on business. I just wanted to tell you that I miss you and still love you. I hope you've thought about the mistake you made in breaking up with me. I really want to see you, Tris, so call me back. Oh, who is this rory Gilmore chick? I thought you weren't interested in seeing anyone?"
The red light on our answering machine blinked mockingly at me. It was as if it was saying, ha ha ha ha ha, you lost again! I shook my head to clear it of its thoughts. Tristan had assured me that he was over Lexi. He wasn't interested in dating her again. why should I care anyways? It's not like Tristan and I were dating anyway.
I jumped as they phone rang again. Great, the phone was rining off the hook tonight and I still couldn't find the damn thing. I knew it was somewhere in the livingroom, but where was the question.
"Mary, Mary, did you lose the phone again. Tsk, tsk!," 'No, you lost the phone again.' I thought frustratedly. "I was just calling to let you know that I'm on my way home. I'm picking up Chinese, so don't worry about dinner. I'll see you in a few." Okay, so maybe he'd be forgiven if he came bearing Chinese food.
I was just a second away from tearing the living room to shreds, before I finally found it. It was in the fireplace for Pete's sake! I know that I didn't place it there. I hadn't used the phone since i had gotten home from work Denise's office yesterday and that was at four.
I hastily dialed Tristan's cell. He picked up on the first ring. "Find it, Mary?" He voice was full of amusement and laughter.
"You're the one who lost it this time, Bible Boy! I havben't used it since four in the afternoon, yesterday, when I called you after I got back from Denise's." I chided.
"Who's the one who called the pizza place, huh?" His voice hooted triumphantly from the other end.
"Damn, I did. Still you used it after that!" I shot back.
"No I didn't, therefore you lost it." He chuckled. I could almost picture his eyes twinkling in merriment at sucessfully outdoing me.
"Oh, bite me, Dugrey!" I snapped playfully. "Hey, don't forget my sesame seed chicken!" I reminded him.
"Got it covered, Mar." He replied smoothly. "So, did you miss me today?"
"Not particularly." I grinned teasingly. "Oh, but Ms. Lexi did. She called today. She coming to Hartford for a bit, wants to see you." I told him flatly.
"Did she now?" I could hear the smirk in his voice. "Nice to know."
"I thought you were over her?" I added in a more serious tone.
"I am, it's nice to know that I was missed. Wouldn't you feel good if you found out Jess missed you?" He asked, though already knowing the answer.
"I guess." I agreed, rather reluctantly at that.
"See?" He said triumphantly. "I'm always right."
"No, you're always obnoxious." I shot back playfully.
"You love it." He replied. "Hey, I'm just outside Yong Shing's, I'll be home soon. See you soon, bye!"
"Later Bible Boy." I said cheerfully, before hanging up with a soft click.
Truthfully, I was surprised to hear that Lexi called, but i wasn't interesting in opening that can of worms again. I was finally settled in Hartford and enjoying my time with Rory. She was a great roomate. She wrote down my messages and sorted through our mail, she cleaned the apartment, when I wasn't around. She gave me privacy when I needed it and she provided humoress companionship, when I was around her.
I felt like this was my chance. It was now or never. If I wanted Rory Gilmore, I had to start working on her slowly but surely. I provided her support and friendship, which she had needed right now and it was paying off. Just now, she had sounded jealous when she mentioned the aforementioned Ex.
"Evening Mr. Dugrey." Our regular server greeted me. "Here's your order. Ms. Gilmore's usual is already packed."
"Thanks Charlie, she thanks you too." I took the large grocery size paperbag from him. "Have a goodnight!" I waved, before placing the money and a tip for him on the counter and making a hasty retreat. Rory was known to be dangerous when she was deprived of food.
At eight o'clock, most people were home enjoying a meal or going out. So, the traffic wasn't too bad. I arrived at the apartment in five minutes time. I had hurried as not to keep a Gilmore girl from her food for too long.
Rory was seated on the couch in sweats and a mug of coffee in her hands. She had a notebook in her lap and was jotting down ideas or notes for her next book. She looked so cute just sitting there, chewing on her pencil's eraser. A concetrated frown on her pretty face.
She had barely even acknowledged my presence, until I placed the food in front of her and sank down beside her. She flashed me a grateful smile and handed me a fork and a cup of coffee she had set out for me. I watched in fascination, as she ate expertly with chopsticks. I could hold my own, but she was far better at it than I. Plus, I found a fork to be much easier.
"Rough day?" She asked, noticing my sleepy expression. I nodded at her while taking an appreciative sip of the coffee.
"Long." I replied simply, but that one word explained all. She nodded in understanding.
"Tomorrow will be better." She patted my knee. "It's Saturday, you only have to go in for half a day."
"Thank God for that." I agreed with a swift nod of my head. "I couldn't take another full day."
"Well, don't fret about it 'cause you don't have to." She shook her head and grinned at me. "You're so dramatic."
"I'm allowed to be. So, tomorrow, movie night?" I asked. Rory had introduced me to the tradition she and her Mom used to share and it was very enjoyable. We did it every chance got.
"Ooh, definately. I'm thinking Romantic Comedy." Rory's face lit up in delight at the mention of our favorite activity.
"You read my mind." I laughed. "Somethign with Ashton Kutcher would me fun." I suggested.
"Ooh, Dud Where's My Car!" She practically was jumping up and down on the couch. "Dude, where's my car?"
"Where's your car, Dude." I grinned at her. It was a favorite of ours. "I'm also thinking Just Married."
"Deal!" She squealed excitedly. "Oh, tthis will be so much fun."
"I concur." I nodded, taking a bite of her sesame seed chicken. "We need one of those."
"My mother would be so proud of you." Rory smiled evilly. "You're officially becoming a Gilmore girl."
"Don't you mean, Gilmore guy?" I asked.
"Nope, you heard me right the first time." She giggled.
That's it for now. Review if you want more, I could use some suggestions for an end too guys!
Chapter 5: Three monthes later
Beep-"Hey you've reached Tristan Dugrey, oh and Rory Gilmore lives here too. (Hey!) Just joking Mary. Anyway, we're not home right now or Rory is and can't find the phone, nasty habit she's got there. Leave us a message and we'll get back to you, hopefully. (I'll usually return my phone calls, Dugrey, it's you with that nasty habit.)"-Click.
"Hey Rory it's Denise. Better Days is finally out in stores, Sweetie! We have to talk about book signings and stuff. Call me soon!"
Where is the God Damn phone. Great, Denise hung up. Why did Tristan have to by the one phone that didn't have a pager on it. Stupid Male. Although, all in all, he wasn't such a bad roomate. He picked up after himself and could do his own laundry, major plus.
The phone began to ring again and I flew around the livingroom, trying to find the stupid thing. Damn, where the hell was it. I just got home, so I wsn't the one who lost it this time.
"Hey Tristan, it's Lexi," I froze at the sound on our answering machine. "Listen, I know things ended badly between us, but I'm coming to Hartford for a few days on business. I just wanted to tell you that I miss you and still love you. I hope you've thought about the mistake you made in breaking up with me. I really want to see you, Tris, so call me back. Oh, who is this rory Gilmore chick? I thought you weren't interested in seeing anyone?"
The red light on our answering machine blinked mockingly at me. It was as if it was saying, ha ha ha ha ha, you lost again! I shook my head to clear it of its thoughts. Tristan had assured me that he was over Lexi. He wasn't interested in dating her again. why should I care anyways? It's not like Tristan and I were dating anyway.
I jumped as they phone rang again. Great, the phone was rining off the hook tonight and I still couldn't find the damn thing. I knew it was somewhere in the livingroom, but where was the question.
"Mary, Mary, did you lose the phone again. Tsk, tsk!," 'No, you lost the phone again.' I thought frustratedly. "I was just calling to let you know that I'm on my way home. I'm picking up Chinese, so don't worry about dinner. I'll see you in a few." Okay, so maybe he'd be forgiven if he came bearing Chinese food.
I was just a second away from tearing the living room to shreds, before I finally found it. It was in the fireplace for Pete's sake! I know that I didn't place it there. I hadn't used the phone since i had gotten home from work Denise's office yesterday and that was at four.
I hastily dialed Tristan's cell. He picked up on the first ring. "Find it, Mary?" He voice was full of amusement and laughter.
"You're the one who lost it this time, Bible Boy! I havben't used it since four in the afternoon, yesterday, when I called you after I got back from Denise's." I chided.
"Who's the one who called the pizza place, huh?" His voice hooted triumphantly from the other end.
"Damn, I did. Still you used it after that!" I shot back.
"No I didn't, therefore you lost it." He chuckled. I could almost picture his eyes twinkling in merriment at sucessfully outdoing me.
"Oh, bite me, Dugrey!" I snapped playfully. "Hey, don't forget my sesame seed chicken!" I reminded him.
"Got it covered, Mar." He replied smoothly. "So, did you miss me today?"
"Not particularly." I grinned teasingly. "Oh, but Ms. Lexi did. She called today. She coming to Hartford for a bit, wants to see you." I told him flatly.
"Did she now?" I could hear the smirk in his voice. "Nice to know."
"I thought you were over her?" I added in a more serious tone.
"I am, it's nice to know that I was missed. Wouldn't you feel good if you found out Jess missed you?" He asked, though already knowing the answer.
"I guess." I agreed, rather reluctantly at that.
"See?" He said triumphantly. "I'm always right."
"No, you're always obnoxious." I shot back playfully.
"You love it." He replied. "Hey, I'm just outside Yong Shing's, I'll be home soon. See you soon, bye!"
"Later Bible Boy." I said cheerfully, before hanging up with a soft click.
Truthfully, I was surprised to hear that Lexi called, but i wasn't interesting in opening that can of worms again. I was finally settled in Hartford and enjoying my time with Rory. She was a great roomate. She wrote down my messages and sorted through our mail, she cleaned the apartment, when I wasn't around. She gave me privacy when I needed it and she provided humoress companionship, when I was around her.
I felt like this was my chance. It was now or never. If I wanted Rory Gilmore, I had to start working on her slowly but surely. I provided her support and friendship, which she had needed right now and it was paying off. Just now, she had sounded jealous when she mentioned the aforementioned Ex.
"Evening Mr. Dugrey." Our regular server greeted me. "Here's your order. Ms. Gilmore's usual is already packed."
"Thanks Charlie, she thanks you too." I took the large grocery size paperbag from him. "Have a goodnight!" I waved, before placing the money and a tip for him on the counter and making a hasty retreat. Rory was known to be dangerous when she was deprived of food.
At eight o'clock, most people were home enjoying a meal or going out. So, the traffic wasn't too bad. I arrived at the apartment in five minutes time. I had hurried as not to keep a Gilmore girl from her food for too long.
Rory was seated on the couch in sweats and a mug of coffee in her hands. She had a notebook in her lap and was jotting down ideas or notes for her next book. She looked so cute just sitting there, chewing on her pencil's eraser. A concetrated frown on her pretty face.
She had barely even acknowledged my presence, until I placed the food in front of her and sank down beside her. She flashed me a grateful smile and handed me a fork and a cup of coffee she had set out for me. I watched in fascination, as she ate expertly with chopsticks. I could hold my own, but she was far better at it than I. Plus, I found a fork to be much easier.
"Rough day?" She asked, noticing my sleepy expression. I nodded at her while taking an appreciative sip of the coffee.
"Long." I replied simply, but that one word explained all. She nodded in understanding.
"Tomorrow will be better." She patted my knee. "It's Saturday, you only have to go in for half a day."
"Thank God for that." I agreed with a swift nod of my head. "I couldn't take another full day."
"Well, don't fret about it 'cause you don't have to." She shook her head and grinned at me. "You're so dramatic."
"I'm allowed to be. So, tomorrow, movie night?" I asked. Rory had introduced me to the tradition she and her Mom used to share and it was very enjoyable. We did it every chance got.
"Ooh, definately. I'm thinking Romantic Comedy." Rory's face lit up in delight at the mention of our favorite activity.
"You read my mind." I laughed. "Somethign with Ashton Kutcher would me fun." I suggested.
"Ooh, Dud Where's My Car!" She practically was jumping up and down on the couch. "Dude, where's my car?"
"Where's your car, Dude." I grinned at her. It was a favorite of ours. "I'm also thinking Just Married."
"Deal!" She squealed excitedly. "Oh, tthis will be so much fun."
"I concur." I nodded, taking a bite of her sesame seed chicken. "We need one of those."
"My mother would be so proud of you." Rory smiled evilly. "You're officially becoming a Gilmore girl."
"Don't you mean, Gilmore guy?" I asked.
"Nope, you heard me right the first time." She giggled.
That's it for now. Review if you want more, I could use some suggestions for an end too guys!