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Summary: Chilton plans an end of the year senior trip to Europe that doesn't go exactly as planned. Dean is basically out of the story, but Rory and him are friends as well as Jess. (Eventual Trory)

Author's Note: This story is my first fan fiction posted here, and reviews/comments/ suggestions are greatly appreciated for making this story better in any way possible. Constructive Criticism is always welcome.

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Chapter Two: There's No I in Team

"Everything I know about breaking hearts, I've learned from you" –Taking Back Sunday

Rory came home from school and told Lorelai and Lane about the trip.

"So Rory, are you gonna go on this trip. I mean you truly deserve it, I'm just saying you should think about it. Seriously what are the chances of you and the Spawn of Satan even being on the same floor," Lane told Rory in an attempt to get her to go.

"I don't know, with my luck I'll probably be in the same room as in the whole time," replied Rory with an exasperated tone.

"As your official best friend, it is my job that you are happy,"

"Thanks, nice to know Lane,"

"How about we go to Luke's and you can think about it," suggested Lorelai, even though they would have gone at some time or another.

"Good idea," Rory's face immediately lightened up.

After a couple cups of coffee, ok maybe a lot of coffee, Rory decided that she would just go to make everyone happy.

Chilton the next day:

During lunch, Tristan eyed Rory seating at a table all by herself once again absorbed in her own little world reading "Pride and Prejudice". She had her headphones on so she was completely oblivious to everything else going on around her. He decided to approach her just for the fun of it and annoy her.

Rory didn't acknowledge his presence until Tristan decided to say, "Mary, isn't there anything better for you to do than to be reading on a fine day like this?

"No," she continued reading without glancing up and took a sip of her drink. The Postal Service C.D was playing in her C.D player.

"I have a few ideas," Tristan answered attempting to imply something, yet again everything he said had to be some sort of sexual innuendo.

"Why don't you just go back to your little group of plastic bimbos over there and I can resume by reading without any interruptions,"

"Oh but being with you and your book is so much more fun," A lot more than Rory would ever know, rather than hanging around girls who had no brain and only had one thing on their minds.

"Go away Tristan, don't make fun of my hobbies I don't tease you for being a jackass," retorted Rory.

"That wound me, but since you asked so nicely I'll be on my way. I just wanted to ask you if you were going on the class trip?" clutching his heart.

"Yes,"

"Really, well then I guess you'll be seeing a lot more of me before this year ends. Don't sound too disappointed now, we can always arrange something over the summer," he winked.

Rory just groaned inwardly and wondered why she couldn't just get through a whole day without being bothered by him.

She went to Mr. Potter's class to get the forms and the date of the trip. He informed her that it was going to be in a week.

Stars Hollows

"Mom, I have to start packing for the cruise. It's gonna be next week, I don't know what to pack,"

"Honey, we have to go to dinner with grandma today remember? So no time for packing even though looking at clothes would be a bunch more fun than dinner. Come to think of it, I think I'm coming down with a cold," Lorelai said.

"We have to go, and maybe Grandma can give me some nice places to visit. She's been to Europe many times, right?"

"Alright, alright, if we must, when did I raise you to be such a good girl?"

Rory simply laughed at her mother's thoughts.

Ding-Dong. Ding Dong. Ding Dong. Ding Dong. Ding Dong.

"Mom I think that's enough rings,"

"Well I guess it isn't cause no one is answering the door, we should just head back home huh?"

"It's been 5 seconds,"

"No, its been more like 5 minutes,"

"You're hallucinating,"

At that moment a maid opened the door, "We're here for dinner," Rory told the maid before Lorelai could say anything.

"Rory! Lorelai, where have you been," greeted Emily.

"We're right on time Mom,"

"Well, anyways we have some guests over. Be polite,"

"Oh I sure will," Lorelai's voice dripping with sarcasm, but Emily didn't catch it.

"Meet Janlan Dugrey, he's a very good friend of your dad,"

"Very pleased to meet you," came her reply. They shook hands.

"Here is a our lovely grand daughter, Rory Gilmore, she's thinking about attending Yale. I believe she also attends Chilton with your grandson," Emily's face beaming with pride.

"Great,"

"What was that?"

"Nothing," Rory quickly said.

"Where is the young boy anyways?" questioned Emily.

"I'm right here, sorry I was in the bathroom." Adam Dugrey answered.

"Pleased to meet you Rory," he was fairly handsome and cute, and this Dugrey was far more polite and courteous than the other Dugrey she knew. He had brown eyes and brown hair and worn in the same style has his brother but a little more messy.

"Pleased to meet you too, I'm guessing you also go to Chilton," Rory slightly blushed as he gently kissed her hand.

"Yes, I do,"

"How come I never see you around?" Rory wondered.

"Oh, I'm usually working on something or in a classroom," Adam responded.

"Dinner should be ready in just a couple more minutes," interrupted Emily. "Shall we have a seat?"

This dinner was actually quite bearable, more so than the other ones at least. Rory thought that maybe Adam and her might become friends. They got along together pretty well, despite the fact that they met merely an hour ago.

After dinner, Rory and Adam excused themselves and decided to just take a walk.

"So...Adam, what type of music do you listen to?" deciding she wanted to know a little bit more about him rather than just the exchange of hellos.

"Well, I really like The Postal Service, The Shins and PJ Harvey at the moment,"

"Seriously, you've got to be kidding me? I love PJ Harvey and The Postal Service as well as The Shins are some of my favorite bands."

"Such Great Heights is the song on repeat for me right now, I love it." Adam said.

"Same here! I was listening to it today during lunch, until your brother decided to come and tortue me,"

"What do you know, we've got quite a bit in common Rory. The music, the torture. Isn't life wonderful?

Rory giggled, "I guess we should head back on inside, they're probably wondering what we're doing out here,"

"So I'll see you around Chilton then?" Adam asked Rory before she left.

"Of course," Rory replied, slowly taking a liking to Adam.

During the car ride home, "I guess you and Adam are hitting it off pretty well huh?"

"I guess so. He's a nice guy,"

"And you'd think he'd be a little bit more like Bible Boy?"

"Surprising not, he's completely the opposite of arrogant, egotistical jerk,"

"Good to know. Someone's got a crush. Some one's got a crush," sang Lorelai in her sing song voice. She was happy now that Rory had a smile on her face.

"I do not,"

"Sure you don't, if you say so,"

"I don't," Rory argued.

"I call it mother's intuition, and I think you guys would be great together."

"Do not," she stuck out her tongue only to be greeted with Lorelai's tongue out too.

"Fine, I'll drop it. It'll happen eventually,"

"Wonderful," Rory said deadpanned.

I know there wasn't a lot of Rory and Tristan interaction, but it'll get there. They're going to be spending a lot of time together so don't worry all you Trory fans out there. Please review and tell me what you think!

-Beauty Unfolds