Welcome to the last chapter in Smile, some will be pleased, some will be disappointed. I just want to say thank you to everyone who took the time out to read this story and thank you to those who took the extra time to review. I am taking a poll so even if you review or email me I just want to know how many people want a sequel. Anyone who reviews, let me know whether you want one or not and if anyone would like to email me about anything, I'll leave my addy at the end of the page

Rory fastened her bag and looked around her room, knowing this was probably the last time she would be in it. Chris was opening an office in Boston so he could be closer to her. It was definitely her childhood room; the walls were painted pink with a light blue ceiling, her chests and wardrobes white. It was a contrast to her room back in Stars Hollow and Rory was sad to be leaving it, it was like the last symbol of her childhood, one which now seemed further away than ever. In some ways she might be innocent but she knew now that whatever innocence she had once held onto was lost, she had seen too much and even though she didn't want to go back to that time of innocence, she did mourn its loss.

She was pulled from her reverie by a knock on her door. Before she answered the door opened and Tristan walked in.

'Hey.' He said simply.

'Hi. You ready to go?' she asked as she allowed herself to be wrapped in his embrace.

'I am, the question is, are you?'

'I think I am, scratch that, I know I am. This isn't my home anymore.'

'God, I'd hate to think you wanted to stay here because I'd miss you too much.'

'You're such a sweetie.'

'Don't tell anyone, I'll never live it down.'

'Your secret is safe with me.'

'Have I kissed you yet today?' he asked looking at her, knowing the answer.

'Not anytime that I can think of.' She grinned, playing along.

'Well we'll have to fix that.' He smirked before leaning down, taking her mouth in his. Rory's hands flew to his hair as his wrapped around her waist. They stayed that way for a while, kissing, exploring until they were interrupted.

'Oh, sorry.' Lane apologised while blushing

'It's okay,' Tristan smirked.

'The car is here.' She told them before practically racing out of the room.

Rory laughed and Tristan grinned, grabbing her hand and leading her out of the room. They said their goodbye's and got into the car, they were going home and truth be told, Rory had never been more eager to go there.

Their plane had landed and Lorelai greeted them at the airport. She had hugged Rory for a solid ten minutes as soon as she saw her and Rory made no attempt to pull away. Lorelai treated them all to some coffee before they all parted ways. Everybody gave Rory a long hug and kissed her on the cheek. Tristan waited until last he hugged her briefly before lifting her face to his and kissing her gently. Everyone smiled at the scene in front of them, even Lorelai.

'Bye.' Tristan whispered to Rory.

'Bye, I'll see you tomorrow?'

'Of course, it'll be our first day as King and Queen of Chilton.' He smirked

'Ooh, I'll get my own coronation.' She smiled.

'Well if I can't manage that I'll make sure to bring coffee.'

'Nix the coronation, just want the coffee.'

'Thought you would. Looks like your mom wants to get going, I'll see you tomorrow babe.'

Rory blushed, she had forgotten about their audience and then Tristan had called her babe, her mom would never let go of that.

'Bye.' She said, giving him a small peck on the lips before pulling away and following her mom and Lane out to the car park.

Lorelai managed to keep her silence until they were in the car and that was when she let loose.

'Oh, babe, I'm going to miss you so much for the whole twelve hours we'll be apart oh babe!'

'Mom, enough or no details.'

'Rory and Tristan, sitting in a tree...'

'Finish that sentence and die.' Rory threatened.

'K-I-S-S-I-N-G' Lorelai sang.

'That's it, no coffee for you tonight missy.'

'Hey, you can't do that, I'm the mom.'

'Then act like one and not like a twelve year old.'

'Do I have to?'

'Only if you want coffee.'

'Fine, Lane do you see what I have to put up with?'

'Hey leave me out of it, I like having all body parts and if I stick up for you I'll never be able to steal Rory's cheeseburgers.'

'Good point, you don't have to say anything, I know you side with me.'

'No she doesn't, as my best friend she has to side with me.'

'Does not.'

'Does too.'

'Guys enough!' Lane screamed form the back seat.

'Sorry Lane.' Lorelai and Rory apologised simultaneously.

'Seriously though Ror, you and Tristan huh?' Lorelai asked.

'Yeah, me and Tristan.' Rory couldn't stop the stupid grin that formed when she said it.

'Look at that grin, you have it bad.'

'I do not have it bad; we haven't even gone on a date yet.'

'No you just skipped that and went straight to making out.'

'We did not, we'll get around to the dating thing at some stage, and we've only been together since Sunday night.'

'It's now Monday night. You kept this information from me for all of this time?'

'And miss the endless teasing by telling you on the phone, why would I want to do that?' Rory asked sarcastically.

'I suppose you have a point, I might've caused less of a heart attack on my point when he started kissing you though.' Her mother chided playfully.

'Sorry mom.'

'It's cool. So Lane, you wanna get some real food before you go home and get pumped full of Tofu?'

'Please.' She begged.

'Okay, Luke's it is then.'

Lorelai pulled up outside Luke's and killed the engine. She and the girls got out and went to do their favourite past time, annoy Luke.

The offending alarm clock got severely punished for waking Rory up the following morning, not because it woke her up but because it woke her up late, so late in fact that she didn't have time to stop at Luke's, and only managed to grab one cup of her moms poor excuse for coffee. This was not the best start to the day, especially when she was going to be the subject of the gossips today.

She managed to get to her locker without incident and found herself disappointed when Tristan wasn't there. She perked up however when she smelled coffee. She flung open her locker door and squealed in delight to see a giant cup sitting, waiting. She smiled to herself thinking that he always seemed to know when she needed coffee. As she finished the cup, she felt arms wrap around her waist and she smiled.

'Morning Mary.'

'Morning.' She giggled as he began nuzzling her neck from behind.

Rory turned around in his embrace and looked up to see Tristan's knowing smirk. She wrapped her arms around his neck and pulled him to her, capturing his lips in a forceful kiss. At first Tristan was surprised but he got over it quickly and kissed her again as she began to pull away. She giggled as he did what he was good at, pushing her up against the lockers and ravaging her mouth. Not that either of them noticed but when they started their little show, the entire hall went quiet. They were used to seeing Tristan pushing some girl up against the lockers but Rory Gilmore? That was new. The guys smiled appreciatively and the girls shot daggers at her through their eyes.

Someone cleared their throat beside Tristan and Rory. Tristan just waved the person off and continued to kiss Rory who didn't seem to put up to much of a fight. The person cleared their throat again and Tristan seemed to get annoyed.

'What? Can't you see we're bus-' he began while pulling away from Rory.
'I can see perfectly thank you Mr. DuGrey.' Came the voice of Headmaster Charleston.

Tristan groaned as he turned to face the Headmaster who did not look one bit impressed.

'Public Displays of Affection are strictly forbidden her at Chilton as you both know very well.'

'Sorry sir.' Rory said sheepishly

'Yeah, sorry sir.' Tristan agreed.

'I think this will require a detention for both of you.'

'Sir don't give Rory detention.' Tristan pleaded.

'Why shouldn't I?' the man asked, his eyebrows raised.

'Well, it's her first offence and really it's my fault.'

'Okay, you get two detentions to make up for it then.'

'Yes sir.' Tristan answered before the Headmaster walked away.

'Tristan, you didn't have to do that.' Rory chided although quite pleased he had done it for her, he had never done it for anyone else. 'Now you have two detentions.'

Tristan kissed her sweetly, making sure Charleston was gone. He pulled away completely, heading for class but he stopped and called back to her

'You're worth it.'

THE END!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Is this a totally crap ending? I wasn't sure how to end it because I'm thinking of doing a sequel and I didn't want to have one of those 'I love you/ I love you too.' Endings. Please let me know what you think, and I would like to take a vote on a sequel so could anyone who reviews please tell me if you want one or if you don't. Thank to so much again to everyone who read this story, I really appreciate it, it was my first I can't say enough thank you's to everyone so again, thank you!

Katie xxx
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