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Chapter 9.
On her way to the bookstore Rory thought about what she would say to Tristan. She had finally made a decision that she felt comfortable with. How he would react she didn't know but she wasn't doing this for him she was doing this for her. Her shift wasn't starting for another half hour so she went straight for Tristan's office. She knew that he was there because there was a light under the door. She took a deep breath and knocked on his door.
"Who is it?"
"It's Rory, can I come in?"
"Always Ror."
He couldn't help but smile when she came into his office. She was just so beautiful.
"We need to talk Tristan. Let me finish before you say anything."
"Ok, shoot!"
"Well, it's about your offer. You know the one about the spare bedroom? I've decided that it might be a good idea. There are a few conditions to my accepting though. Number one it would be as friends only. Number two, I think we should keep this between us; after all you are my boss. That's it, you can talk now."
"Well, I'm sorry Mar but the room is taken. I didn't think you'd want to move in."
The look on her face was priceless. The thought that the room would be taken never crossed her mind. She was now a little jealous. She wondered who the roommate was.
"Oh! I didn't know. I guess I'll be going then!"
"Oh Mar, I'm just kidding you. You can still move in. I knew you couldn't stay away from me." He flashed her one of his million-dollar smile.
How could she resist that smile? She couldn't get mad at him when he looked so cute. What was going on with her? Did she have feelings for him?
"Earth to Rory! Who you thinking about? Me?"
"Don't flatter yourself Tris. So, when can I move in?"
"How about this weekend? How much stuff do you have to move?"
"A few bags of clothes. I guess I'll have to go buy some room furniture."
"Nonsense, the room is fully furnished. I'll make sure I clean it before you move in. How about by tomorrow?"
"Sure, I'm off tomorrow."
"Ok then that's settled."
"Got to get to work. I don't even know where you live. Can you pick me up at noon?"
"Sure, no prob. See you later roomy."
Tristan watched her leave his office. He had the biggest smile on his face. Rory had just made him one of the happiest guys in the world. She was going to move in with him. They would see each other every day. There was only one problem. He had promised that they would only be friends. Could he stand to be in the same apartment as that girl and just stay friends? He didn't have a choice. The only thing he could do was become such a good friend that she wouldn't be able to resist him. Rory was moving in with him!!!
Rory couldn't believe she was moving in with Tristan, the next day. She hoped she wasn't making a mistake. What if it didn't work out? That was the last thing she wanted to think about. It had to work out, or else she'd end up in a hotel room again.
At least now she wouldn't be so alone all the time. As much as she like her alone time to read and stuff there was such a thing as too much alone time and with all the alone time she'd had since getting here she was happy that she'd have company. How she felt about that company being Tristan she didn't know.
Admitting to her feelings for him would be absolutely foolish. The last thing she needed in her life was feelings for a guy who didn't have the same feelings for her. Even worse than that she didn't need a guy in her life, except as a friend. Then she remembered. Her and Dean had been friends and then what had happened? She had slept with a guy who was supposed to be her friend. Was it even possible to be friends with a guy without getting involved in more than that? Sure it was. This was Tristan. They would be great friends without all the lovey dovey stuff.
At noon sharp the next day, Tristan showed up at her hotel room. All of her stuff was ready, all they had to do was pt the bags in the car. If she hadn't had 3 bags they could have walked to the apartment it was that close. Surprising to Rory, Tristan carried her bags and opened doors for her. He was being a complete gentleman.
The apartment was huge! The kitchen/dining area was the size of her kitchen and living room back in Stars Hollow. It had a small breakfast nook where she could see herself sitting with a cup of coffee and a good book. In the kitchen itself there was the usual fridge and stove, microwave, dishwasher and enough cupboards for two kitchens as well as a round table with four chairs. The dining room contained a long table, which could probably sit 10 people.
As for the living room/den it took the breath out of her. There was a couch and love seat as well as two lazy boys facing the huge television. On the other side of the room she could see beanbags, with comfy chairs, a game table and stereo system. It was very well decorated with plants and art works on the walls.
The bathroom was fully equipped with a bathtub big enough for 3, a stand up shower, vanity table with mirror and of course the toilet.
When Tristan offered to show her his bedroom she kind of didn't know what to say. Did she need to see his bedroom? She wouldn't be spending anytime in there. In the end curiosity took over and she decided that the tour wouldn't be complete if she didn't see the whole house.
His bedroom was very nice. He had a king sized bed with matching dressers and night tables. To her surprise there was another bathroom in his room. Only this one had a sauna and hot tub. Things she was sure he had taken a lot of women in. The apartment was great and all but where were the personnal touches? The pictures of people he cared about? It just needs a woman's touch she thought to herself. "Ready to see your room now?"
"I sure am Tristan, lets see it."
"Ok. This is it." He said as he opened the door right next to his.
The room was perfect for her. It had a queen size bed and matching dressers and night tables but it also had a bookcase and sitting area with a big comfy chair and small table. Rory couldn't help but hug him then.
"Oh Tristan! This is absolutely perfect. I love it."
"Thanks Rory. I did a few changes last night when I found out you were actually moving in. I just couldn't let you live in a bedroom that didn't contain a bookcase and reading area could I?"
"Thanks a lot bur you didn't have to buy those things for me."
"What are friends for Mar?"
"Yeah I guess. It's going to be really good being friends with you?"
"Oh, so now that I buy you presents it's going to be good huh?" He pouted.
"You know what I mean you big baby." Rory replied with a laugh.
"Ok, why don't you get unpacked while I go get some work done? Then tonight we can have a first movie night. We'll make it a little first night celebration."
"With junk food and pizza?"
"With junk food and pizza and anything else you'd like."
"Yay! See you later Tris. Thanks again."
"See you later roomy."
The only thought o his mind as he walked to work was how great it was going to be to have her around.
On her mind? How good it would be to have him around. A/N: That's it for now. Do I continue? Any ideas as to what should happen next? Please review.