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Chapter 2: Thinking Back

Flashback at Chilton

"So Rory what are you doing today?" Louise asked

"Yea are you going on another date with Tristan?" asked Madeline

"Tristan and I arent dating. We're just friends and we hang out a lot."

"Yea...right, sure"

"Anyways how did that happen? I thought you hated Tristan." exclaimed Louise

"Well i did but he was there for me when i needed somebody. I would explain it to you
but class is almost over and its a long story. But to answer your question Louise, I think
Tristan and I are going to catch a movie or something. I dont know. I've been wanting to see The Notebook. I heard it was a tear jerker and i wouild love to see what Tristan look's like crying."

"Well if you want to see him cry Rory why dont you just tell him you guys can be nothing more than friends."

"Or you can tell him you're moving to a different country and getting married or never coming
back."

"Yea...something to that effect."

"And why would Tristan cry over silly things like that."

"Well duh Rory. It's obvious Tristan DuGrey has a thing for you and it's not a conquest thing
this time. Trust me. I've seen him with those girls and you arent one of them."

"Whatever, Tristan doesnt have a thing for me. Once again we're just friends that like to hang
out. Anyway speaking of Tristan and hanging out I have to go meet him by the lockers. Bye guys."

"Bye." the two girls said in unison.

"Gosh she is so blind!"

Rory couldn't halp but hink about what Louise and Madeline were just telling her. Is there more to our relationship than being friends? I dont think so. Maybe that's why Louise doesnt see me as a conquest. Because we arent in a romantic relationship. While turning one of the corners Rory could see Tristan leaning against her locker. He was in deep thought about something. His amazing blue eyes looked brighter than ever as he stared off, not seeing Rory coming towards him.

(Tristan's Thoughts) Who would've thought Rory and I would've become friends. Im just glad
I was at that dance marathon when that dumb Bag Boy broke up with her in front of everyone.
If i had anywhere near a chance with Rory I'd...

Tristans thought's were cut off when this gril name Holly walked up right up to him and kissed
him right on the lips. Tristan didn't know it but Rory could see and hear everything that was
going on.

"Hey Gorgeous." said Holly

"Hey Heath...Holly." replied Tristan

"Thanks for last night. I really appreciated it. You know maybe you can come over tonight."

"Umm...maybe."

"Ok...Bye Gorgeous." said Holly and left with a smile.

Tristan didnt know why he did these things with girls he hardly knew. Yes he did. He does it
because the one girl he does want just wants to be friends.Then, he seen Rory and greeted
her with a huge smile.

"Hey Mary. Are you ready to go."

"Uh. Sure." Rory said acting as if she had knew what had just happened. She felt upset but didnt
understand why she felt this way or why she cared.
End Flashback

A/N: Thanks to my first reviewers. I feel like i'm getting the point out more in this chapter.
Please tell me if I should continue. I am already getting idea's for the next chapter and should be posting later today.