A/N:
First of all: sorry for making you wait ages for this chapter, but I was sooooo busy with work and everything! And when I came home I had inspiration for a new fic (Heaven & Hell: combined in one holiday) which is also a Trory but doesn't make up for my lack of updating this one. I hope you all haven't died in anticipation ;)
Lissygurl: Well I'm glad to know you're so into this story that you're reading it more than once :) I hope you haven't been rereading this until I updated cause then you would know it by heart right now!
Jayde: I think I'll choose living thank you very much ;) else all the other readers would kill you...not a good idea ;)
Bee: Rory has sent the ambulance? She didn't know his address right?
BBy x jUjUbee: Usually it does yea...
Jessica: Will you do a dance again this time? I hope you will it would be funny to see ;)
Toxic X Sin 15: You probably didn't miss anything unless you're reading other stories written by me too...I have been lacking in updates...but I would still appreciate a nice long review :D especially with things you did on your holiday!
GGfanatic: I'm updating! Finally! You have every right to hit me :P
Michelle22: Ben is indeed a guy from another story, this is the sequel to Remember Me, in which you get to meet Ben
Rosie4299: You had to wait even longer...how are you girl? You haven't died from the suspense right?
Gythien Elven Babe: Ben hated Tristan cause Tristan took Rory with him...and then there was that little thing with Tristan being responsible for Bens sisters suicide...
Runaway mental patient: Even longer? I suck at writing long chapters...I tend to lose interest if things are getting too long...so I'll just try to write more chapters instead of a few long ones, okay?
Smile1: Ya know me, all about the drama, lol. I hope you like this update and I promise I will be updating Submission shortly...or at least...I'll try ;)
AlexiaWarren: Yeah you thought it made sense :D my goal in life is achieved ;) Seriously though, thanks!
Shouhei: Sorry it took me so long to update but you can't imagine how happy I was to read that you think this story is edge of your seat material :D thanks a bunch!
Kiki: They definitely need to talk. And they will.
Jazz: I'll read more of your fics as soon as possible! I'm also writing a new Trory: Heaven & Hell, combined in one holiday. Please check it out and review!
James-Lover-Ghetto Child: Ya know me...I'm all about the questions but the answers take time ;) that's how I keep you guys wanting more...and more...and more :P is it working ;)
Courts: I love to write cliffhangers...that's the only reason people come back right...cause there are questions to be answered...
Sweetestdream2182: Thanks so much for reviewing every chapter :) I love it when people do that :) And I love how you put in the thoughts you had as to what was going on with Tristan :)
Nitemarechild: They're legally divorced after they send them in yea...
Marva: You'll find out all about Tristans situation in this chapter, I promise!
Summerhun3: Tristan wants to protect Rory from Ben, and he wants to make sure that her memories of him are happy memories. If you haven't read Remember Me I would read that one first :) then I'm sure you'll understand better :)
Bethany Wood: I'm updating :P I'll send you an email or textmessage to say it too :) I'm glad you like this story!
Jenster: You'll find out what's going to happen...right now :P
Last chapter:
Tristan groaned when his attacker twisted the knife in his stomach. He clenched his fists and landed a blow in HIS stomach, grinning when he heard the answering groan. The thought of Rory needing him, maybe even wanting him back, gave him strength he never imagined possessing. He pushed HIM down onto the floor and held him in place.
{if only I could make it to the phone}
He tried shifting a bit, which resulted in another twist of the knife. He bit his lip trying not to scream out in pain. He wouldn't let HIM have that satisfaction.
When he heard the sirens coming towards him his first thought was that Rory somehow had managed to find his address. She had come to his rescue. It had to be her.
It was seconds before the police burst through the door that Tristans grip on the other man lessened due to the amount of blood he had lost. His attacker was about to finish the job when a policeman grabbed his arm and quickly handcuffed him.
"Ben Passmore...you're under arrest for the stalking, blackmailing and attempt to murder Tristan DuGrey"
It was the last thing Tristan heard before he closed his eyes and saw a bright white light waiting for him in the distance.
CHAPTER 6:
Rory waited by the phone, unable to control her nerves. Why didn't he call back? What had gone wrong? For the last fifteen minutes she had been trying to call him but no one answered. What if he had died in the mean time? What if their last conversation had already taken place? She hadn't been able to tell him that she loved him. That she needed him in her life no matter what. She decided to dial the by now familiar number one more time...and then...
She didn't know what then. Luckily she didn't have to think about it either, because a man's voice answered the phone.
"Hello?"
"Tristan?"
Silly question. She knew this wasn't Tristan. If Tristan had been able to call he would have called sooner.
"Who is this?"
"Is Tristan okay? What happened? All I heard was a scream and a thud and now I'm scared is he alright?"
"Miss could you please state your name? This is officer Lyndwall, we're here at Tristans appartment"
"I...I was married to him...or still am I'm not sure...how is he? How is...he?"
The officer went silent for a while. With every second that passed Rory got more scared. If he was trying to figure out a way to tell her how he was something certainly was wrong.
"Is there an address we could pick you up at ma'am?"
Half an hour later Rory was sitting in the back of a policecar, her hands trembling and her face pale as if she were a ghost. She still didn't know what had happened to Tristan, whether he was even alive. She put her hands on her stomach in a manner of comfort, but soon realized that this was another thing Ben had taken from her. Her little girl. What if Tristan had died? Then she wouldn't have anything to remember him by anymore. She would never see his laugh again, the way his eyes would light up every time he saw her. She wouldn't hear his husky voice when he tried to seduce her, and the romantic things he was capable off. A lonely tear slowly slid down her cheek as she remembered.
FLASHBACK
Rory had been sitting on the couch, quietly reading a book, when suddenly Tristan crept up from behind and blindfolded her.
"Tristan?"
She asked in a suspicious tone. She never liked surprises, something he knew as well as she did, and yet that never seemed to stop him from surprising her. She had to admit that his surprises were always sweet and romantic, and that they made her feel all special and tingly inside.
"Trust me Mare...we're just going for a little walk"
"Like this?"
She knew she was dressed in an oversized shirt that belonged to him –and that she always wore at night because it smelled just like him- and slobby blue leggings. She definitely didn't look streetmaterial.
He nibbled at her ear, causing shivers to run all over her back.
"You're beautiful"
The soft seductive tone in his voice made her body react with familiar longing. She knew he meant it. He really did think she was beautiful, no matter what she wore.
END
The little walk had eventually been leading to the bedroom, in which they made love all night.
She remembered how he used to be. How he still could be whenever he wasn't running. She remembered the many special nights they had together, whether they spent them eating out or just listening to music, watching eachothers face being lit by candlelight. She remembered how her heart used to beat in her chest, full of love. How it felt to be in his arms, to be held for hours in which he would just stroke her hair.
She couldn't believe that all this would be gone now. She refused to. He couldn't be dead. Tristan was a strong man. He would have fought Ben, and somehow he would have made it. He had to. She couldn't live without him.
Looking out the window she found herself searching for clues as to where they were going. She noticed directions for the hospital and her heart started beating fiercely. If he was in a hospital...that meant that he was still alive! Or maybe they brought her in to see Ben, to testify that this was indeed the man that had made their life into a hell. She didn't know though. She didn't know what Tristan told the police, and if this was really happening or if she would finally wake up from a long and terrifying dream.
"Tristan?"
"Mary"
His voice sounded hoarse, but still had a reassuring tone to it. She smiled, inhaling the fresh air for what seemed like the first time in hours. He was alive! He was talking to her! She suppressed the urge to hug him because she feared she would hurt him. So instead she just sat by his bed and took his hand.
His blue eyes were dull, and his cheeks were white, but he smiled at her, softly squeezing her hand.
"You should have told me"
"I know"
They both sat in silence for a while. It cost him a lot of pain to speak but there were things he felt needed to be said.
"You wouldn't have understood"
"I know"
He wanted to tell her more, tell her everything, but he knew that she would be by his bed tomorrowmorning. He knew that she would be there to listen this time. And he knew that they were finally safe again. So instead of telling her everything he closed his eyes and said everything she wanted to hear right now.
"I love you"
His eyes fell shut and within seconds he had fallen asleep. The girl holding his hand smiled, carressed his cheek with her thumb like he had done on numerous occasions, and softly whispered
"I love you too Tris"
Review please!!!
A/N: So...I was thinking of this being the last chapter...the angsty stuff is kinda over...and they're happy and fluffy again...or do you guys want more? If you do, give me ideas!!!