Chapter 2

Rain.

'What?! Now where did that come from?' Drops of rain had replaced the sunny day. People all around had opened up their umbrellas or ran around looking for shelter. She was almost there, the diner. It was a waste of time to go back and it wasn't far off so she decided to make a run for it. She was about to cross the street when the light turned red. Poor Rory, who had to wait for it to be green again.

"Rats!" Rory let out, doubting that anyone heard her.

"Hmm. I don't really see any." A voice responded. She turned to look at the owner of that voice. It was a guy who was providing her shelter with his umbrella. For a second, she stared at him, wondering who he was.

"Tristan?" She asked wondering who the tall man was.

"Excuse me?" He asked as they continued to walk together across the street. Rory looked at him closer. The blue eyes, blonde messed up hair, and masculine features. It had to be him.

"Tristan DuGrey." Rory repeated as they reached the sidewalk.

"How did you- Gilmore? Is that you?" They continued to walk. So it was. After all these years, no one knew it would be now, this way.

"Wow. It's been so long." Rory said.

"Huh. Right now, right here. Perfect timing." Tristan joked. She didn't respond. What was there to say? Of course she had a lot to say to him but none that came to her mind at the time. Uncomfortable with the silence, Tristan spoke.

"Yeah. You haven't changed, wearing skimpy clothes like that. Here." They stopped halfway to the diner. Tristan handed her the umbrella they were using against the rain. Rory wondered why he said she was wearing skimpy clothes. She had a normal shirt on with jeans. Nothing more, nothing less. He took off his jacket he had on and wrapped it around Rory's cold body. It hung from her shoulders. She was surprised by this. Tristan took the umbrella back and continued walking, leaving Rory behind in awe. She realized and caught up to him, sliding her arms in the jacket sleeves. It was warm and it smelled good. But back to reality.

"Thank you." Rory said once back under the umbrella.

"No problem. So where are you heading this afternoon, Miss Gilmore?" He asked as he looked into her eyes. 'Wow. He's gotten taller.' Rory noted as she looked up to him.

"That diner over there." She pointed out.

"Hungry, aren't we?" Tristan remarked as he saw the diner.

"Yes, very." Rory was now into deep thinking. He's changed, she can tell. They soon reached the diner and walked inside, finally away from the rain.

"So, don't you have some place to go yourself?" Rory asked as they entered.

"Yeah. I guess so. But how often do I find my only lover in the middle of no where?" Tristan asked giving her a questioning face. Rory smiled and said,

"Only lover? Very Romantic, very." Rory walked over to a table to sit. Tristan remained standing.

"Hey! I'm serious. Why don't I buy you something to eat, huh?" He asked, hoping he'll get an yes. Though Rory thought, isn't this like a date? She knew she wasn't ready for that yet or was she? So many things raced through her mind. But he was right, how often do you meet an old friend in the middle of no where?

"Alright. But this is not a date. Just remember." Rory informed him. Disappointed, he sat down, saying nothing. They waited till the waiter guy came over to take their order.

"Umm.. I'll just get a burger and fries." Rory said. Then she looked over to Tristan. "I'll get the same." Before the waiter was going to turn back, he stopped him.

"Excuse me, can I get coffee for me and my date here? Thanks." Rory just looked at him in shock. Did he just say what Rory thought he said? She stared at him in disbelief. Tristan turned back to her and was about to open up a conversation but when he saw her face, he didn't know what was wrong.

"Rory? What's wrong?" Tristan asked casually. It took some time for Rory to speak again but she managed. "I can't believe what you just said." She told him, still shocked. "What?" He was playing confused, pretending nothing was wrong.

"The thing, the thing you just said!" Rory accused. She knew now, it wasn't the right timing for dating. It just felt like it.

"What are you talking about? I didn't say anything." Tristan was now playing dumb. It was too obvious. He knew that Rory would go on forever, never giving up for the answer.

"Cmon Tristan, you know what you said. That thing you said to the waiter!" Rory expected the end but Tristan was totally different. He did the most unexpected things, she remembered.

"You can't believe that I ordered food?" Rory just gave him a glare saying that she knew that he knew and that he wasn't that stupid.

"I told you this is not a date." She turned to look outside the window they were sitting next to. Knowing that he had to get serious some time, he scooted over towards her.

"Yeah. I heard." Hearing those words, Rory faced him although now, they seemed to be closer than before.

"Then what was-" "Mary, Mary. You can think whatever you want to think. I, in the other hand, think of this as a date." Tristan leaned back, making distance. "Well, you thought wrong." Rory informed.

"So, you do this with your other girlfriends?" Rory asked out of curiosity. She regretted afterwards, thinking how stupid that sounded and since they just met, it was probably wasn't the best question to ask. Tristan chuckled and Rory felt worse.

"No. Come to think of it, this is probably my first date since graduation. I'm changed Rory. I really am." These sincere words didn't fit Tristan. At least, not the old Tristan. She didn't quite know who he was now. Just then, their food came, along with coffee.

"How about you? You're not still with bag boy? Are ya?" Tristan asked taking a sip from his cup.

"Mmm.. No. You know how it is." She responded, inhaling the smell of her first coffee for the day before taking a sip as well.

"Was it because of me?" He wondered. He never knew what happened after his transfer. "I don't think so. He's married now."

"Already?" Rory nodded.

"So what happened after? You stayed single?" Tristan asked as he took a bite out of his food. She looked at him. Of course the answer was no.

"I met someone else. But we're not together anymore." Rory looked out the window. Still raining. No wonder, she didn't check the weather on tv. Come to think of it, she never did.

"What happened?" Tristan stuffed some more fries in his mouth. He looked so clueless, knowing nothing, just asking questions. Rory thought about it. She knew the answer, she somehow wanted to tell him and she wanted comfort. Although, when she opened up her mouth to say it, it didn't come out or make sense.

"I don't know." Her eyes still on the window. She wasn't hungry really, but took another sip from her coffee.

"Oh." Tristan observed her eyes, her voice. Her eyelids sliding down, voice so low. The sound of her voice was all that was needed to explain Tristan's confused mind. Then, taking her hand, he stood up.

"Hey, let's get outta here. C' mon." Rory didn't know what he was planning, what he was thinking. Though she quickly grabbed his jacket she had as he left money for their food. Then, they were outta there.

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This chapter was pretty long for me. I could of done better but I was in a hurry. sorry.. xP reviewsssss!