"Hi, Rory..." Tristan began.

Rory barely heard Tristan's words, for she saw, out of the corner of her eye that Jess was walking out of the diner, an apologetic look on his face - thankfully with his head down so he hadn't caught eye of Tristan yet.

"Erm, Tristan - I'd love to stay and chat but..." Rory stole another glance at Jess, "Unfortunately, I have to get to Chilton - I'd appreciate it if you went away. Now."

"But that's the good news, Rory! I'm coming back to Chilton!" Tristan smiled.

"Well. Great and all, but I would really like you to go away now. I'll talk to you later."

"B...but..." Tristan was not used to girls not falling head over heels for him, offering to go with him to whatever social dance was coming up next.

"Go! Now!" Rory ordered.

So stunned by Rory's outburst, and her change from her mild demeanour, Tristan quickly walked off, hoping none of the girls at Chilton had seen him and laughed at him.

Meanwhile, Rory fussed with her hair, and straightened her school skirt as Jess slowly approached, still head-down. She waited for his apology - was just bursting to tell him that she forgave him and, yes - she wanted to be his girlfriend - oh yes how she did!

Jess was coming closer, and closer...and then he just brushed past her and walked away in the direction of the mechanical store...

NOTE: Sorry that this was such a short chapter! It's just that I wanted to keep the cliffhanger there! I will be writing the next chapter very soon! Tell me what you think about the story so far. Also, I know this sounds lame, but if anyone has any information about Tristan (I haven't watched the older episodes) can you please write me a review containing it so that I don't stuff up future chapters? Thanks! :)