AN: Hey, sorry this took so long, I have just been busy and I was hoping more reviews would suddenly appear hint hint lol anyways here is the next installment, please REVIEW!
She slipped the blindfold off and gasped at the site before her. She sat by the edge of a footbridge. Tristan had set up a picnic per say. He had spread out a blanket and lit candles and even spread rose petals around the perimeter of the area. Music played in the background.
"Is this okay?" Tristan asked unsure, considering she had been silent for a few minutes.
"Is this okay? Tristan, this is, this is…perfect."
"Just like you." He said helping her to stand up. "May I have this dance?" he asked as True Companion by Marc Cohn began to waft through the speakers.
"It would be my pleasure." As they danced the sun began to set in the background. It really was perfect.
Baby I've been searching like everybody else
Can't say nothing different about myself
Sometimes I'm an angel
And sometimes I'm cruel
And when it comes to love
I'm just another fool
Yes, I'll climb a mountain
I'm gonna swim the sea
There ain't no act of God girl
Could keep you safe from me
My arms are reaching out
Out across this canyon
I'm asking you to be my true companion
True companion
True companion
So don't you dare and try to walk away
I've got my heart set on our wedding day
I've got this vision of a girl in white
Made my decision that it's you allright
And when I take your hand
I'll watch my heart set sail
I'll take my trembling fingers
And I'll lift up your veil
Then I'll take you home
And with wild abandon
Make love to you just like a true companion
You are my true companion
I got a true companion
True companion
When the years have done irreparable harm
I can see us walking slowly arm in arm
Just like the couple on the corner do
'Cause girl I will always be in love with you
And when I look in your eyes
I'll still see that spark
Until the shadows fall
Until the room grows dark
Then when I leave this Earth
I'll be with the angels standin'
I'll be out there waiting for my true companion
Just for my true companion
True companion
True companion
After dancing for a while they sat down and ate the meal Tristan had brought for them. Instead of bringing some fancy dish, he brought take-out Chinese. At this, Rory grinned. She was amazed at how well he knew her after such a short period of time. It soon became dark. They lay there snuggled under a blanket, surrounded by blankets and staring at the stars. Well at least Rory was, Tristan was staring more at Rory. She finally turned and met his gaze.
"What?" she questioned softly.
"Nothing, just admiring the beauty next to me" he replied, staring at her intensely. She slowly leaned in and he finished closing the gap. At first it was a slow kiss, but soon it became hungry and more passionate. He slid his tongue over her bottom lip asking for entrance. She quickly obliged, giving him complete access to her mouth. He soon began to trail kisses down her neck and she let out a moan. He traced his way back up to her lips. They finally broke apart and he leaned his forehead against hers and let out a contented sigh. They sadly realized the time and began to pack up. He stood up and reached out his hand, she gladly took it, and he twirled her into an upright position.
When they reached her house, he led her out of the limo once more and walked her to her door.
"Thank you Tristan, it really was perfect." She kissed him softly on the lips. "Goodnight." And with that she opened the door, and went inside. Tristan got back into the car and headed home, smiling all the way.
As soon as Rory entered the kitchen Lorelai bounded in following behind her all too closely as Rory prepared the coffee maker. When she was done she snapped around to face her mother.
"How may I help you?"
"By telling me all the juicy details of your date" Lorelai squealed excitedly.
Rory, knowing she would never win, conceded and began to give Lorelai the play by play of her wonderful date.
"Oh Mom, it was perfect, simply perfect."
"Aw honey, you really like him don't you?"
"Yea, I guess you could say that." Rory said smirking.
"Eek!" Lorelai exclaimed.
"What?"
"He is so rubbing off on you!"
"What? What did I do?"
"You smirked." Lorelai said simply
"So? Just because Tristan happens to have a confident, sexy smirk doesn't mean he is the only one that can smirk. Other people smirk and they aren't always trying to mimic him." Rory rambled
"So you think his smirk is sexy?"
"Mom!"
"What? You're words not mine."
"I'm going to bed now."
"Okay, okay, night sweetie."
"Night mom"
Rory floated to her room in a daze as she replayed the evening's events in her head for what seemed like the hundredth time. She slowly changed into her pajamas and carefully hung up the dress. She grabbed the book off her nightstand and settled into bed. Right as she got the pillows into the perfect smushed position her phone began to sing. Sighing she reached over to answer it and make the incessant ringing stop.
"Hello?"
"Hey" she instantly recognized his husky voice.
"Hi" she said again
"You want to get into a vicious cycle or can I choose some new words now?" he joked
"Hmm" she said pretending to give it great thought "I guess new words are allowed."
"Good. I had a great time tonight."
"Yeah, me too."
"What are you doing now?"
"Talking to you"
"Oh, come on, don't be a smart ass"
Rory laughed her sweet laugh "I was reading in bed, and had the pillows in the perfect smushed position but then the stupid phone began to ring so I was forced to move to end the insistent ringing. Better?"
"Yes, sorry my call was such an inconvenience, I'll try not to interrupt you when you have the pillows 'in a perfect smushed position' maybe next time you could send a smoke signal so I can be aware of your pillow situation before I attempt to call."
"I'll work on that." They both laughed
"So I was thinking,"
"Uh oh, you didn't start any fires did you?" Rory quipped; it was nice how easily they fell into flirty banter.
"Ha-Ha, very funny, but seriously…"
"Right okay, serious now" Rory mocked in a deep voice
"Rory!"
"Okay, okay I'll be good, serious now."
"Okay, well, tomorrow night some of my friends and I were thinking of going to The Velvet Room for a bit, and I was wondering if you wanted to come with me."
"Uh, well, you see—"
"What?"
"I don't think I can."
"Oh okay…" she could hear the dejection in his voice
"What time?" Rory asked
Tristan perked up at this "About 9, I'll pick you up around 8:30?"
"Sure, sounds—actually, how about I meet you at that cute little coffee shop by your house at 8 and then we can head to the club from there."
"Ok, I'll see you then. You'll have fun, I promise"
"I'm sure, Night Tristan"
"Goodnight Mary, sweet dreams." And with that they both hung up and drifted off to sleep.
