(A/N, Mrs. Kim knows about Henry and she is thrilled)

Lane and Rory were getting ready to go to the Hartford carnival in Rory's room. Rory already got her mother's approval to go tonight, and Lorelai had a date with Luke anyway.

"Why are so you interested in this carnival all of a sudden Lane, we've never gone before?" Rory asked as she put on her earrings.

Crap think of something quick "Um, well I was talking to Henry the other night and he mentioned it and we haven't really hung out that much because of school and all so I thought it would be a nice idea" please buy it please buy it

"Cool, it sounds like fun anyway. The last time I went to a carnival my mom thought it would be funny to drag me to a clown (a/n, there are clowns at carnivals right?) even though I'm terrified!"

"Haha, I can so see Lorelai doing that to you. So, you have the jeep tonight right Ror?" Lane asked putting on her shoes.

"Right, Luke picked up my mom for the date tonight."

"Do you find it weird that your mom and Luke are dating" Lane asked

"Not really, I mean I knew he liked my mom for a long time, she just wouldn't admit it to herself. But I'm glad they are dating, they deserve each other."

Hmm, not admitting it? Sounds familiar Lane thought "Ok, ready to go?"

"All set"

By the time Rory and Lane got to the carnival, it was already 6:30. Lane spotted Henry and Tristan and motioned Henry over while Rory was looking around. Please let this work Lane thought as Henry made his way over.

"Oh My GOSH Henry, what are you doing here?" Lane asked in character as Henry approached them.

"I was here with Tristan to hang out what are you doing here?" Henry asked playing along.

As Rory heard Tristan's name, she turned around so fast she thought she would get whiplash.

"I'm here with Rory for a girls night out type of thing." Lane said as Tristan and Rory hung back not saying anything.

"So, do you wanna go on the Ferris Wheel Lane?"

"I would love to" Lane replied. Before Rory or Tristan knew what was going on, both of their friends sped off to the Ferris Wheel. After standing in an awkward silence for a bit, Rory was the first to speak.

"So much for that girls night out" she mumbled looking at her shoes. I can't believe Lane did this, now what am I supposed to do?

"So...uh, do you maybe want to on a ride or something?" Please say yes

Rory thought about it, well I have nothing better to do "Sure let's go"

One the way to the first ride, Rory and Tristan were playing 20 questions to try to get to know each other better.

"Ok, favorite flavor ice cream" Tristan asked as they wandered aimlessly.

"Coffee" Rory answered immediately. Tristan chucked as he heard this answer.

"What's so funny" Rory asked He looks cute when he smiles. WHOA there Ror, where did that thought come from? You guys are barely even friends.

"Nothing, its just that I should have figured you would say that since you are addicted to that stuff." Tristan replied

"That stuff, that stuff??? Coffee is MORE then just that stuff thank you very much." Rory said defensively. (a/n i myself love coffee)

"Oh excuse me highness, I am soooo sorry, what can I ever do to make it up to you?" Tristan asked as he bowed down to Rory.

Laughing Rory replied "You now must get me a cup of "that stuff" as you wonderfully put it."

"If I must" Tristan said as they headed toward the coffee booth.

Not far away, Lane and Henry were watching Tristan and Rory like hawks.

"Oh look look, she laughed. I think we are making progress" Lane said excitedly as she tugged on Henry's arm.

"Ok, now lets stop spying on our friends and maybe even enjoy this fair."

"Oh party pooper your no fun" Lane said as Henry led her in the direction of the Ferris Wheel.

Back with Tristan and Rory.

They were sitting down in a comfortable silence drinking a nice cup of coffee when Rory asked a question.

"Tristan?"

"Yea"

"Why can we get along fine now, but when we are in school we rip each others heads off?"

Because I can't control how I act around you. "I don't know Rory, but if you want, I'm willing to give the whole friends thing another go."

Rory contemplated this thought for a second. What could it hurt. Paris hates me again and it wouldn't be so bad to have at least one friend at Chilton.

"Sure Tristan, I would like that" Rory answered sweetly.

When Rory said this, Tristan couldn't stop the smile that came to his face. The pair got up and went looking for Lane and Henry since it was getting late.

"Louis, I think this is the beginning of a beauuutiful friendship." Tristan stated as he playfully put his arm around Rory's shoulder.

A/N...well here is another chapter. I hope you are all enjoying this. Please review and I will update soon.