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Chapter thirteen
One, two, three, don't call me Mary
Week one of dating----December
A very wet Rory Gilmore trudged into the Gilmore home, praying that her Mother was still on her own date with Luke. The lights were off, but for all she knew, her Mother could be just waiting for her in the darkness. It was Lorelai, after all.
Rory took off Tristin's jacket, still not believing that she, good girl Rory, had skinny dipped. But then again, she was the same girl who had slept with a guy who was still married. Not her brightest moment, but her point was that maybe she wasn't such a good girl anymore.
Although even she had to admit that skinny dipping was fun. Even though she was probably going to get sick any how, and so was Tristin, since he had in fact given her his coat as she'd been freezing to death. And his teeth had been chattering too. That was Tristin for you though.
She turned on the light and...
"Jesus, Mary, and Joseph!" Lorelai Gilmore exclaimed. "You're wet-----"
"Oh no," said Rory and she attempted to get past her Mother. There was no use, however. She just stepped in front of her. Lorelai wanted her to dish, and evidently the dishing couldn't wait.
"Mom," Rory groaned, "can't it wait until morning?"
"Are you kidding? Of course it can't wait until morning," said Lorelai, "my daughter just went out on her first date with the devil and came home soaking wet. There's a story behind this all, and I want it."
Rory sighed. She took out the two PJ Harvey t-shirts that she'd gotten at the concert, one for herself and one for her Mother. Both of them were autographed by PJ, and the autograph said 'Gilmore Women Rule'. She handed her Mother hers.
A screech that could have woken up the whole town escaped from Lorelai's mouth. "Oh my god," she said, "I think I'm shitting myself. Tell me----is this----it---is---"
Rory grinned. "Yes, Mom, its her actual autograph."
"Wow," said Lorelai, "my girl is dating me a god who got me PJ Harvey's autograph."
"Well, you know me, I have good taste in men," said Rory.
"A trait you get from me," said Lorelai, who had already put on her PJ Harvey t-shirt.
Rory chuckled. "Mom, why are you putting that shirt over your pajama's?"
"Because its PJ Harvey and its autographed," she answered.
"That still doesn't explain why you're wearing it to bed," said Rory.
"You need an explanation further then that? It's an autographed PJ Harvey t-shirt. That says Gilmore Women Rule. In PJ Harvey's autograph. There's not much to explain. I mean, I can draw diagrams and set up charts if you like, but you know, its going to be pretty much the same thing I'm telling you now."
Rory merely shook her head, and Lorelai just chuckled. "Okay, now, tell me about this date," she said, pulling her daughter onto the couch.
"Well, first, he was driving really, really, slow, which I basically said was a crime, because of what a great car he had, and then I made him pull over so that I could drive," said Rory.
"Oh, I bet he just loved that," said Lorelai, "he complain all the way?"
"No, actually there were no complaints at all," said Rory, "I threatened to e-mail his Mother asking for baby pictures, so that kept him quiet."
Lorelai laughed. "Yep, you are definitely my daughter," she said.
"That I am," said Rory.
"So, continue."
"Well, after we switched seats, we drove around for about fifteen minutes, and finally we were in the back parking lot of some club, and I had no idea what was going on, and didn't get why we were in this parking lot that had a single bus in the back of it," said Rory, "then Tristin reminded me about the first time that he asked me out, and the first time he did, it was to go to PJ Harvey."
"You turned down a man who wanted to take you to PJ Harvey? ARE YOU INSANE WOMAN?" Lorelai exclaimed.
"He was evil-Tristin then," said Rory, "not to mention that I had just broken up with Dean."
"Okay, you're forgiven in that case," said Lorelai.
Rory rolled her eyes and then continued, "And then he told me that he got us backstage, courtesy of the new Mr. and Mrs. Wood, Bowman and Louise."
"Wow, Bowman's got Polly Jean connections?" said Lorelai, amazed.
"His Father does her insurance," said Rory.
"That Louise is a lucky woman," said Lorelai.
"That she is," said Rory, "so we went inside and watched the concert which was amazing by the way----she played all her good songs. And then she told me I had an amazing appetite and would never forget the Gilmore Girl who ate so much."
"Wow, remembered by PJ Harvey," said Lorelai, "that's my girl."
"Thanks," said Rory, and continued, "and then, because I have the biggest appetite known to mankind, next to yours, we went out to dinner to some fancy french place whose name I still can't pronounce but the food was good and I think I nearly gave the waiter a heart attack when I actually ordered desert. And then, we came back to Luke's and had some coffee."
"Ah," said Lorelai, "interesting. Now would you care to explain why you are soaking wet?"
"Nope."
"Ha. Tell me."
"No."
"Is it dirty----does it involve nudity-oh my god there was a blush----there was a blush! Rory Gilmore did something naughty---you are telling me woman."
"You know what, I'm going to get a warm shower."
"You're already wet," said Lorelai, and she added, "and I want to know why."
"Going to get a shower now, yeah, a shower, that sounds good," said Rory, and she got up from the couch and walked to the bathroom.
"You're telling me whatever it was that you did that had to do with nudity and wetness, missy! I swear it!" Lorelai called, but Rory didn't hear as she had already turned on the water to the shower and couldn't hear anything but the water.
week two-----December
It was the week after Rory's first date with Tristin, and it was also the last week of Christmas vacation. It also meant that it was time for New Years. Rory and Tristin had been talking back and forth all week and the two made arrangements for a second date.
This time, it was Rory's turn to choose where they got to go. The two were staying in Stars Hollow for the evening, having dinner at Luke's with Luke and Lorelai and then going to the New Years Eve parade that Stars Hollow gave annually.
"Okay, so do I go with the blue glittery eye shadow, or just the blue?" Rory asked her Mom. The two were in the process of getting festive for the parade.
"Blue glittery, of course," Lorelai said, as though it were an obvious choice.
"Good answer," said Rory, and she put it on.
The two had decked themselves out. Both were wearing t-shirts that they'd made using glitter craft glue that said 2006 in big letters, and Lorelai had jeans that had rhinestones down the side, and Rory was just wearing normal jeans. But, to make up for that, she had on her head, a glittery top hat, while Lorelai had on her head a 2006 tiara.
Lorelai also had a star sticker on her face, as did Rory. The girls looked very festive.
"Okay," said Rory, turning to her Mom, "am I good?"
Lorelai checked her over. "You're good," she said, "now what about me?"
Rory checked her Mom over, and nodded approvingly.
"Okay, lets head out soldier," said Lorelai, and she grabbed her purse, along with a few noise makers, one of which she handed to Rory. Then the two marched out and headed to Luke's.
CRASH! A startled Luke had dropped something he'd been working on in the kitchen as Lorelai entered, and with her, the sound of one of her noise makers that she had blown, and the rattling sound of Rory's. "Damn you women, you nearly gave me a heart attack!" Luke exclaimed from behind the counter.
Rory and Lorelai laughed, and Lorelai went over and gave Luke a kiss on the cheek. "The keyword is, nearly."
Rory walked over and sat down on Tristin's lap. "Hey," she said.
"Hey," he said, kissing her on the cheek, "you look great."
"Thanks," she said, "you do too." She pulled him into a kiss, and Tristin kissed back.
"Hey-this is a diner and as its not closed yet, all displays of public affection are not allowed," said Luke, "save it for midnight."
Tristin chuckled. "Sure thing, Luke."
Luke closed up the diner and the two couples headed to the parade. "I don't see why we have to go to this," Luke grumbled.
"Because," said Lorelai, "its a parade. Parade's are fun. Lots of floats, marching bands, vendors selling cotton candy----"
"They're noisy, the floats always manage to fall apart, the marching bands cause a ruckus, and cotton candy destroys your teeth," said Luke.
"I agree with Lorelai," said Tristin, holding Rory's hand while they walked, "parades are fun."
"Suck up," said Luke, "you're only saying that because you're dating her daughter."
"Aw, Mr. Grumpy Gills doesn't want to go to the parade?" said Rory in a fake baby voice.
"Yep, she is most certainly your daughter," said Luke to Lorelai, and Lorelai merely chuckled.
Once they were at the parade, the group positioned themselves in a place where they could see. "So, what all do they have in this parade?" asked Tristin, his arms wrapped around Rory.
"This and that," said Rory, "last year, Miss Patty had a float of a giant ballerina, and the tutu came flying off somehow and the place was in choas. They had to cancel the parade and call the police and the fire station to clean up the town."
Tristin chuckled. "Sounds entertaining," said Tristin, "think there will be any mishaps this year?"
Rory smirked. "I hope so, that's half the fun," she said.
Lorelai meanwhile had spotted a vendor selling binoculars. "Hey, save our spots," said Lorelai.
"Why? Where are you going?" Luke questioned.
"To get binoculars," said Lorelai.
"Lor, we don't need binoculars, we're in the front row," said Luke.
"I know that, but I just want them," said Lorelai, "they're silver and they have 2006 on them and light up when you adjust the vision."
"And what's your age again?" Luke asked.
"Five," Lorelai responded jokingly and went off to get the cool binoculars from the guy.
Rory grinned as she saw Taylor get up on stage. "What's he doing up there?" Tristin asked.
"He's starting the parade," she said, "its his favorite part. He gets to talk, and hit a gong that's shiny."
"You know you live in a town full of crazy people, right?" said Tristin.
"Yeah, but that's what we love about it."
"Another year, come and gone," Taylor said and the chattering among the crowd ceased, "we have seen many a change in Stars Hollow, and yet, things have stayed the same. The new year will bring new opportunities, new friends, new neighbors, new loves..."
"New sex!" shouted Lorelai who had just gotten back from the vendor and handed Rory and Tristin a pair of the cool binoculars and played with the light thing that flashed when you adjusted the vision on them that were on her own.
The crowd laughed at Lorelai's comment, and Taylor merley gave her a warning look, and Lorelai attempted to look sorry, even though she really wasn't. Taylor continued on with his speech.
"So, here's to the end of an old year, and the beginning of the new," said Taylor, and with the stick thing that had the marsh mellow thing on the end of it, hit the gong.
With that, a marching bands music started and out came the parade floats and other forms of entertainment.
Lorelai, Luke, Tristin and Rory watched the parade. When it was almost time for New Years, Taylor got up behind the same podium he had used to make his opening speech, and said, "And now, ladies and gentleman, it is almost that time. Let the count down begin."
The crowd started counting.
"Ten..."
"I'm glad to be starting off the new year, with you, a new love," said Tristin.
"Nine..."
"Me too," said Rory, "I hope we last."
"Eight..."
"No doubt that we will. After all, its taken us this long to get here."
"Seven..."
"So how do you think the second dates gone?"
"Six..."
"Pretty good, I'd say. I think I might have to keep you for my girlfriend."
"Five..."
"You had better."
"Four..."
"Of course, Mary."
"Three..."
It was nearing that time. That special, cliche moment when all couples are supposed to kiss on New Years. Tristin hesitated, and then leaned in.
"Two..."
Rory leaned in as well, and the twos lips drew, closer, and closer. For the second time, they kissed. Their tongues danced with one another, each examining the others mouths. Rory ran her hands through Tristins blonde hair, and somehow in the process of them making out, her hair tie that had been holding together her pony tail came out, and Rory's hair was loose, and he ran his hands through her hair as well.
"ONE! HAPPY NEW YEAR!"
Of course, they weren't the only one's kissing. Luke and Lorelai and several others had taken part in the aged old tradition.
Week three----January 2006
After the Christmas holidays, Rory and Tristin returned to their respective schools. Her to Yale, him at Harvard. The both of them were oddly happy, and even their friends noticed it.
"Gilmore, woman, you look like you've just won the lottery every day," said Paris, one day, "the sex with Tristin must be great if it's had that effect on you still."
Rory spit out the coffee she was drinking. "What?" she exclaimed.
"The sex you've been having with Tristin has to be great," said Paris, "because its been keeping you happy for this long."
"We haven't had sex," said Rory.
"Oh right---you haven't been on the third date," she said.
Rory rolled her eyes. "No, we haven't, and even still, it doesn't matter," said Rory, "not everybody abides by the third date rule."
"And The Hilton sisters are virgins," said Paris sarcastically, and she added, "ten bucks says you get laid by Tristin on your third date."
"Fine," said Rory, "its a bet."
Paris grinned evily.
On Thursday, plans for a third date between Rory and Tristin were arranged. Friday night they had said date. It was at a house warming party for Bowman and Louise, the still happily married couple, even more happier now that they'd moved out of Tristin's dorm.
On Saturday morning, Rory bounced into her dorm, giddy as ever, (with bed head hair) rummaged through her purse, and handed Paris, who was reading on the couch, ten dollars.
The humming Rory skipped to her room, and Paris called, "Great sex?"
"Damn straight," Rory called back from her room.
Paris merely chuckled. Sure, Rory hadn't been a Mary when her and Tristin had gotten together in the first place, but now for sure, Tristin could call her Mary no more.
A/N: Wow. Chapter Thirteen. I'm on an inspiration streak again. Yeah, this isn't going to be the last chapter. I just came up with the ideas for the next few chapters, so the stories going to be longer then I expected it. I can't believe I finished this after finishing twelve the day before.
Thanks to all those who reviewed Ch. 12:
tickle582-Yeah, they are. Ch.12 was about their first date.
solodancer- I thought it was an original end to a first date rather then a cheesy kiss. lol.
Karahbella- Thanks. :)
Fallen Heart- Thanks Camilla. And yeah, I love that name. But then again, I love unique names. For instance, in the event that I should ever drop my feminist ways and have kids, I want to name the boys Tristin Charles(lol, on joke. Charles for the middle name, Tristin the first) and Landon Thadeus (LandonFirst name Thadeusmiddle) and the girls Lorelai Jane (Lorelaifirst Janemiddlecan you sense a theme here? lol.) and Josephine Belle (Josephinefirst Bellemiddle). Did you get the e-mail I sent you, by the way? Also, thanks for putting me on your favorites list. :)
Sarai- I hope the gossip part in this chapter was good.
soloveable- thanks. yeah, Dawons Creek rules. I thought Rory making him pull over was a very Gilmore moment. I'm glad you liked it. :)
piper-h-99- Was it a good update? lol. :)
ilovejmac- If you read beyond chapter one you will find an explanation as to why I spelt his name the way I did in the authors notes. Thanks for putting me on your favorites list.
Love n' stars,
Cambria