Smile1: Thanks for the compliments and don't worry, I am going to go back and put a lot more descriptions into chapters 1-8, hopefully that will make them more enjoyable to read.
Othlvr3: Thank you and Rory and Tristan will eventually get together but I'd be lying if I told you it was soon. Sorry, hope you can bear it just a bit longer.
Dawn: Just to let you know how much my vocabulary sucks, I had to look up the word bipolar lol, I didn't know what it meant. And as for the Jess thing, I agree, fans must stick together, I could never make Jess a jerk, I love him too much.
Disclaimer: The show is not mine and if you thought it was then your "not exactly the brightest crayon in the box now are we?" (that quote does not belong to me either lol).
A week after everything happened Rory walks into school and travels the route to her locker the she is so used to, her feet seem to carry her there involuntarly
RORY: why..will..you..never..open
She sighs while tuging on her locker as she always does, becoming agravated more easily than normal, realising that she can no longer just wait until Tristan strolls up. Loius notices and walks up to Rory, her face twisted with understandment and pity.
LOIUS: having some trouble?
RORY: stupid locker
Rory murmered not really looking away from the handle she was still trying to force open somehow.
LOIUS: well you know if i could help i would but lockers aren't my thing
RORY: they're Tristans
She said it barely above a whisper, not really annoucing it to tell anyone but herself.
LOIUS: what?
RORY: nothing
She said, finally turning around to face the person she was having a somewhat conversation with. Before turning back to continue her little battle with the hunk of metal called a locker she puts on a fake smile to try to sound more convincing.
LOIUS: i'll see you later...will you be ok?
RORY: yeah i'll be fine, see ya later
Then Loius walks off in the direction of her first class, glancing back about half-way to make sure Rory hadn't broken down or anything the few seconds she had had her back turned. When she sees that Rory is still facing her locker and standing straight she lets out a sigh of sympathy and turns her head back in the direction she was walking.
Rory is still trying to somehow pry her locker opened, without much success, when someone walks up and opens it for her.
PERSON: better?
RORY: yeah thanks
KYLE: are you ok?
Kyle asked, not trying at all to hide the concern he had for her.
RORY: everyone keeps asking me that
KYLE: well they care about you
RORY: yeah i know, and i'm fine
She smiles at him, showing her graditude but when she notices the look on his face the smile slowly slips off her face and she sighs for probably the hundrenth time that day.
RORY: or at least i will be
KYLE: well let me know if i can help with anything ok?
Throughout the whole conversation he had never taken his eyes off of hers and if she hadn't been able to tell how much he meant it just from his voice than she could have definitely told from the look in his eyes. Rory gave him a genuine smile, the first of the day, and shook her head a little.
RORY: i've known you for two months and your already one of my best friends, i'm glad to know that hasn't changed
KYLE: Rory, just because Tristan and you aren't friends anymore doesn't mean we can't be
RORY: i know, i'm glad
They are both smiling now and finally unlock eyes when Rory turns to grab her books from her locker, hesitating before shutting it, remembering how stubburn it had been and worrying that if she did than she would never be able to get it opened again.
KYLE: i'll walk you to class, here let me carry those
He takes her books from her without waiting for a response and puts his arm around her, grabbing her opposite shoulder and squeezing it while looking down at her. Rory looks up at him and leans in gratefully taking the support being offered.
RORY: thanks Kyle
KYLE: hey don't worry about it, we should be getting to class
RORY: yeah we should
They walk to their first class together, talking about everyday things on the way. When that class is finally finished, they go through the rest of their morning classes, agreeing to meet afterwards at Rorys locker and go to lunch together.
KYLE: miss me?
Kyle askes as he casually strolles up to Rory, his eyes gleaming with amusement. Rory turns and starts tapping her temple, staring up at the ceiling as if thinking about the answer. Kyle drops his mouth opened in fake shock and Rory starts to laugh, no longer being able to carry on the act. She smiles at him, something she seems to be always doing in his presence lately but rarely ever with anyone else.
RORY: of course
KYLE: ok, lunch time
He said, acting as if nothing had happened, glancing in the direction of the cafeteria. Rory follows Kyles gaze and looks back at him amused.
RORY: someone's hungry
KYLE: i'm a growing guy
RORY: you need to stop growing or i'm going to hurt my neck trying to talk to you
She comments, putting on a fake pout and crossing her arm, looking up at him. Kyle pats Rory on the head and laughs when she glares at him.
KYLE: ok got it, no more growing
RORY: good...hey, i'll meet you in there, i have to go return some library books
KYLE: ok, see ya in a few
Rory walks off to the library and Kyle heads into the lunchroom. He spots his friends' table and walks over, sitting down before saying anything.
KYLE: hey guys
TRAVIS: hey man, where have you been?
KYLE: just talking to a friend
JUSTIN: friend? that'll be the day
Justin laughed, nudging Travis to make sure they all had heard Kyles claim and emphasize his own point.
KYLE: i have friends that are girls, you guys are the ones who can't be just FRIENDS with any girls
TRAVIS: speaking of girls, do you think that there is one girl out there for every guy or that we should just go with anyone, tristan and me think that there is one girl out there but justin and brian think that guys should just go with anyone
Travis asked, completely overlooking the two boys little argument and ignoring the fact that Kyle had said 'you guys' including Travis into the asumption.
KYLE: i'd have to agree with you and Tristan, and when you find that certain someone you shouldn't just let them go
Kyle said the entire thing not looking at Travis, the person he was suppose to be answering, but instead staring at Tristan. Travis, noticing this, starts looking between Tristan and Kyle, trying to figure out what's going on. Kyle keeps his gaze firmly on the pair of icey blue eyes until he sees Rory walking by, at which point he gets up from his seat and turns to the others.
KYLE: well i have to go, i promised a FRIEND that i would sit with them
He emphasizes the word friend while looking at Justin and then nods to the other before walking over to where Rory sat down
KYLE: hey
RORY: oh hey, there you are
KYLE: yeah...so did you get any major homework?
RORY: just one, a project for trig
KYLE: wow, that's gonna suck
RORY: yeah, i was suppose to spend some time with Jess tonight, he's not going to be happy
Their conversation was cut short when Kyles friends walked over and stood at the end of the table, waiting for Kyles attention. Rory glanced at them and then cast her eyes onto her lunch, grabbing a chip from the tray her and Kyle were sharing. Kyle looked at them and then at Rory and then back at his friends waiting to see what they wanted.
JUSTIN: hey man, we need one more for our game, will you come over?
KYLE: not now guys
He said with some impatience in his voice, nodding towards Rory, he could tell that she was uncomfortable and respected that she wouldn't want them around.
TRISTAN: we only need you for a little while
Tristan had sounded annoyed, Travis thought it was because Kyle didn't seem to want to hang out with them but it was really because Tristan didn't like one of his friends still hanging out with Rory and reminding him that he couldn't
TRAVIS: yeah, we're still your friends too right?
KYLE: Travis you know you guys are my friends but i'm gonna spend lunch with Rory
Travis had sounded kind of hurt but Kyle knew that Travis could hang out with Tristan and Justin but Rory only had him and besides, he liked hanging out with Rory and taking a break from the group of trouble-making guys.
RORY: Kyle it's ok, you should hang out with your friends, i'm fine
KYLE: no Rory, i told you i was going to spend lunch with you and i'm going to do so
RORY: i'm really fine, i can spend lunch by myself, i did almost all last year and i'm perfectly fine
Rory didn't really want Kyle to go but she wanted to get Tristan as far away as possible and she did feel kind of bad about hogging Kyle to herself so much lately. A minute after Rory had spoken, Jeremy, a guy from her trig class, walked up.
JEREMY: hey Rory
RORY: oh hey Jeremy
JEREMY: did you want to eat lunch together?
RORY: sure
She smiled and turned to Kyle with a glint of humor in her eyes.
RORY: see, i won't be eating alone, now do you believe me?...besides, i really need to get away from here anyway
Kyle knows that Rory is talking about getting away from Tristan so he gives her a knowing look and a slight nod and drops the subject
KYLE: ok, i'll see you later though?
RORY: of course
Rory smiles at Kyle and follows Jeremy over to his table, no one notices, however, how Tristan is sending Jeremy death glares. After Kyle and Tristan finish watching Rory walk away, Kyle turns to his friends.
KYLE: ok so what's the game?
TRAVIS: well we were thinking that it's more like a...trick
KYLE: you guys, i'm really not up for getting in trouble today
Kyle closes his eyes and shakes his head, wondering when he stopped caring about tricks. Justin gave him an exasperated look and took a deep breath before speaking.
JUSTIN: oh come on, you've never cared about getting in trouble before, is this about Rory?
KYLE: i don't want to get suspened and her not have anyone to hang with
JUSTIN: doesn't she have other friends?
Kyle had thought his excuse would sound sad to his friends but he didn't appreciate Justin talking like that about Rory. So he started snapping reponses instead of just saying them.
KYLE: just Paris, and she's in london
TRAVIS: well maybe it's time for her to get some more friends
KYLE: i just don't want to you guys, go ahead and do whatever but i'm not gonna be part of it this time
JUSTIN: man your no fun anymore, we're gonna have to stop letting you get girls as friends
Justin said it mostly joking but even he didn't realize how angry he was. Travis kind of caught it though and decided it was time to go.
TRAVIS: airight whatever, i'll catch ya later then
KYLE: yeah later
Justin and Travis walk away with Tristan following but he turns when he hears Kyle talking to him, he sounds like he's trying his one last hope.
KYLE: Tristan, don't do anything that's gonna get you thrown out of school
TRISTAN: why do you care anyway?
Tristan snapped at him, surprising Kyle and making him get somewhat defensive.
KYLE: the last time i checked i thought we were still friends, your not the same as you once were Tristan, you changed, we've both changed
TRISTAN: maybe you've changed but I haven't
Tristan was ready for a fight, he needed to get all his anger out somehow anyway and Kyle had given him too good a chance, not to yell really loud but to be mean and spiteful.
KYLE: don't act like nothing happened! you know that you've changed since you've met Rory and you're just going back to your old ways to stop thinking of her...which by the way i don't get considering YOUR the one who didn't want to be HER friend anymore
TRISTAN: you wouldn't understand, don't pretend you know me because you don't! no one knows me
Tristan turns and walks away without giving Kyle another glance, leaving the whole lunch room looking between them because of the shouting match...even Rory heard them. Kyle looked around the lunchroom, he finally spots Rory staring at him and runs over to her.
KYLE: Rory..
RORY: i know that you were trying to help...but please just don't bother Tristan about that, i'm sure he has his reasons, he always does
KYLE: fine...i'll leave him alone
Rory gives him a small smile
RORY: thank you
Then she turns to Jeremy after getting up.
JERMEY: well i have to go but i guess i'll see you tomorrow?
JERMEY: yeah, you can't get rid of me that easily
Rory laughs and her and Kyle walk out of the lunch room and to their next class, one that they have together, U.S History...so guess who else is in this class?
KYLE: let's sit in the back
RORY: ok, oooooo i get the seat next to the window
Rory is bouncing up and down so Kyle starts to laugh.
KYLE: fine i'll give up the good seat, but ONLY for you
Rory gives him a really big smile and puts her hand over her heart.
RORY: that's cause i'm special and everybody loves me
Right then Tristan and Justin walk into the classroom. Justin walks straight over to Kyle and slams his hand on the desk.
JUSTIN: thanks man, we were a lookout short and we got caught, we might even get thrown out
Kyle looks at Tristan, exactly what he told him not to do. Rory rolls her eyes and puts her head onto her hand.
RORY: well that's what you get for being so stupid
TRISTAN: you can stay out of this, we were talking to Kyle not you
Tristan replied in a snide way. Rory slowly lifts her head from its current position as she speaks, giving Tristan a look of annoyance mixed with confusion.
RORY: well excuse me
TRISTAN: just keep your nose out of our business and everything will be fine
RORY: or else what, you'll hurt me?
TRISTAN: i just might
RORY: then go ahead, if i ever had a friend like that then i deserve to be hurt
Kyle's looking between the two, trying to decide when would be the best time to jump in. He was about to do so but that oppurtunity was quickly taken away when Tristan again spoke.
TRISTAN: keyword there is HAD, Rory
RORY: ya know, i always defended you when someone called you an asshole or something, but now...now, i think i would have to agree
Rory ended sounded so angry and disgusted that you could barely catch the hint of sadness in her tone. Tristan rolled his eyes and shook his head, putting his hand you to his heart he put on a look of fake pain, showing it was done to make fun of her.
TRISTAN: oh i'm just so hurt now
RORY: i didn't expect you to be, you can't hurt if you don't have feelings...but you can sure as hell still hurt other people
Rory said the last part barely above a whisper, only loud enough for the two people closest (Tristan and Kyle) to hear what she had said. She looks sad, you wouldn't be able to even tell if it wasn't for her eyes, they always gave her feelings away...and when Tristan saw this, he actually hurt, knowing that HE was the one who made her sad killed him, angry he could deal with, frustraited, annoyed, but sad...he loved getting her worked up but he didn't think he could ever let himself HURT her. Rory, knowing she can't hold the tears back any longer, takes a deep breath and finishs the conversation once and for all.
RORY: excuse me
She held her steady voice just long enough to get the two last words out and then she gets up and walks out of the classroom. Kyle turns to look at Tristan, who is watching Rory go out the door, and shook his head.
KYLE: happy now? Is that what you wanted? For her to hurt because you do?
Tristan looked surprised, he didn't think anyone knew how he really felt, even though Kyle was his only actual friend other then Rory. Though really...neither one was exactly his friend anymore and no matter how hard he tried, he couldn't blame them. Kyle let out a quick breath while shaking his head and glanced at the ground before meeting Tristans eyes.
KYLE: i guess i know more about you then you thought, you may think you fool everybody with that sheild of yours but the people that ACTUALLY know you can see right through it
TRISTAN: then why can't Rory, she probably knows me better then almost anyone
KYLE: maybe she thinks you don't want her anymore to and gave up trying
Kyle walks out of the room to go and find where Rory had wondered off to.
Awww isn't Kyle nice? You guys probably think Tristans being a real jerk but...well, your right. You'll have to continue to read if you wanna find out how everythings gonna turn out. Oh, and there probably won't be another chapter for a while because I'm going to go back and redo the first 8 chapters and repost them with more detail so just try to have patience with me, I don't know how much time I'll have to be on the computer now because drama started up which means a lot of painting and setting up.