Jalna: I'm not sure I understood everything you said but that sounds about right, Tristan is a complicated character.
IlovedcartER: I don't like making Tristan a jerk and all but at the same time it's kind of important to the storys plot. But I totally agree with the getting over it thing, I can't stay mad at Tristan for long.
WickedWicca: I'm glad you think it's interesting, I can't say when Tristan and Rory will get together but I promise it will happen eventually because Trorys are the best.
Carla: That was a long and discriptive thing about Tristan but it was definitely pretty accurate, or at least by my opinion. Happy you like it.
Sooty7sweep: Thank you! Yeah, I didn't want to make Tristan and Kyle not friends anymore but I couldn't really see it working out any other way, it is sad though. Hope you enjoy this chapter too.
Disclaimer: I do not own Gilmore Girls (unfortunatly)
KYLE: there you are
Kyle lets out a sigh when he finally reaches Rory, now that he knew she was at least still on campus, where he could easily talk to her, it gave him a wave of relief.
RORY: shouldn't you be in class?
KYLE: shouldn't you?
RORY: yes but i have my reasons...obviously
KYLE: well so do i
He countered with a smile, one that could easily leave any girl completely speechless. Rory couldn't help but smile, seeing Kyle smile like that didn't make her go speechless because of being to used to it by now but it still always made her smile herself.
RORY: really, and what's yours?
KYLE: helping a friend
Rorys smile widened, Kyle definitely was her friend and he was one of the only people that actually acted like it at all times, she couldn't help but love him for it. Though the love was only in a friendly manner didn't mean it wasn't strong.
RORY: you're probably the best friend i've ever had, you just always seem to be there at the exact time i need you
KYLE: it's a gift
Kyle shrugged, the smile never leaving his face. Rorys smile, however, faultered and became more of a frown before she spoke.
RORY: or a curse
KYLE: why would it be a curse?
RORY: because i dump all my problems on you
Rory looked so sad and she looked at him like she was sorry for something before looking at the ground. Kyles own smile faultered for a moment when seeing Rorys reaction but put the smile back on before gently lifting Rorys chin so that she was again looking at him.
KYLE: if i thought of it that way than why would i be sitting here right now?
RORY: because your too nice for your own good
Rory gently removed her head from Kyles hand and turned away from him. Kyle didn't try to catch her eye again, instead he just leaned back against the bench and folded his arms over his chest before continuing to try to cheer Rory up.
KYLE: i'm not nice to many people, only the ones that deserve kindness...which as we all know is not many people in this school
RORY: yeah that's for sure, i think the amount gets fewer and fewer all the time
KYLE: i think that some of them just act the way they do because of certain feelings
She had said her last statement with a small smile starting to reform on her lips but at Kyles comment she lifted her head, looked at him somewhat disgusted and shook her head with apparent disbelief that he was actually making up excuses for them.
RORY: hurt? i know the whole society scenerio Kyle, my grandparents are part of that, the parents act like they don't care so the kids do things to help themselves coop, they block people out. But don't you think that it's worse to block people who do care about you out just because you don't want to take the chance of getting hurt again? So they don't give them a chance, and that's a mistake, not everyone's as hurtful as their parents, some people are actually capable of caring for someone or even loving them
KYLE: i know, i don't block people out anymore, or at least i try not to, it's just easier to keep the barrier up and never get hurt then to take it down and make yourself vulnerable...take it from someone that knows first hand
Rory hadn't really been thinking about how Kyle had gone through all of that. The way he was talking, though she meant what she said and knew it was true, she now regreted saying it. Kyle tried to hide that it bothered him as much as it did but Rory could see right through the facide and it made her feel horrible to think that it was because of what she had said.
RORY: i'm sorry about that, i can't even imagine what it would be like to live like that, i don't think i could do it, my mom is my best friend in the world, without her i don't know what i would do
Kyle wasn't having any of Rorys apoligizes, it's not like it was her fault, so he just shook it off and shrugged without even acknowledging what she had just said.
KYLE: what do you say we just take the rest of the day off and head back to your town?
RORY: sounds good to me, but people are going to start thinking that somethings wrong with me, i almost NEVER miss school and this will be my second time in the last like three months
KYLE: oh no, i've helped to corupt sweet little Rory Gilmore
Rory was thankful for the lightness that had finally appeared.
RORY: yes i know, it's going to be all your fault when i quit school and and become fat and lazy
KYLE: that'll be horrible, we can't let that happen...so you can stay here and remain the sweet little girl and i'll leave by myself and go have some fun
Rory gently laughed and stood up, putting her hands on her hips like she was offended but barely being able to carry it off with even a semi serious look on her face.
RORY: wow, trying to get rid of me already? It usually takes at least a little longer then that
Both of them start laughing and walk over to Kyles car. Rory looks behind her one last time, making sure that no administrators are there to see them leaving before school is out, and then finally gets into the car. After about 20 minutes or so with Kyles driving, they arrive at Stars Hollow and go straight to Lukes as per Rorys request. As soon as they walk in they take a seat at the counter, Luke glances up and looks at Rory confused.
LUKE: Rory? Shouldn't you still be in school?
RORY: i should but i'm not
Rory smiled at Luke, knowing that he wouldn't question her anymore than that. Luke turned his attention, instead, to Rorys friend, he had met Kyle multiple times before and thought he was definitely a good friend to Rory.
LUKE: Kyle, hey
KYLE: hey
LUKE: why are you two skipping?
RORY: long story, don't wanna talk about it...can i go pull Jess out of school?
LUKE: no you can't pull Jess out of school, he's actually getting better
Rory had known the answer to her question before she had even asked but she had figured it was at least worth a shot. Knowing the answer didn't mean that she wasn't disappointed by it, she crossed her arms over her chest and put on her pouting face.
RORY: fine
KYLE: what, am i not good enough company?
Rory uncrossed her arms, completely forgetting her plan to try to slowly get Luke to agree, and threw both of her arms around Kyle, smiling and hugging him.
RORY: aww Kyle ya know i love ya, i just miss Jess
KYLE: well i have an idea if your up to it?
Rory released Kyle and propped one of her elbows onto the counter, staring at Kyle with a suspicious look upon her face and asked somewhat excitedly, just to mess with him, about his idea.
RORY: would it involve sirens and people in blue suits pointing guns at us?
KYLE: now Rory, do you really think i would get YOU arrested? Myself maybe but
He had his hands up in a questioning gesture and his head was bent slightly sideways to emphasize his point. Rory couldn't help but laugh slightly.
RORY: ok ok i get the point, so what's the plan?
Kyle looked around to make sure Luke wasn't in hearing distance and leaned towards Rory, talking not much above a whisper.
KYLE: Luke said YOU can't pull Jess out of school right? He never said I couldn't
RORY: ooooooo sneaky
KYLE: of course, let's go
RORY: we'll see you later Luke!
Rory called as they ran out of the diner before Luke could say anything...when they got into Stars Hallow Highschool, they walked straight into the office and noticed that no one was in there.
RORY: no one in here, are they nuts?
KYLE: apparently so, let's take advantage of the sitiuation
RORY: what are you saying?
Rory asked suspicious. Kyle smiled at her and raised his eyebrows in a suggestive manner, while picking up the intercom and switching it on with a finger up to his lips to let Rory know not to say anything for the moment.
KYLE: would Jess Maraino please come to the school office? He must leave immediately
Kyle turned off the intercom and slowly sat it back on the desk in it's rightful place before turning to Rory and making the motion that asked someone their opinion on the matter. Rory was too shocked to respond for a moment but finally she shook her head and slowly started to smile.
RORY: oh my god, i can't believe you just did that
KYLE: you know i do stuff like that all the time, and that's at OUR school, we don't even go here, i can't get in that much trouble
Kyle said, like it wasn't any big deal to perform an act like that. Rory just continued to stand there and shake her head.
RORY: well i guess thank you then
KYLE: you can say that once we actually bail Jess outta here
Just as Kyle finished saying that, they heard someone speaking from a short distance away, it was Jess, he hadn't entered the room yet.
JESS: whatever it is, i didn't do it, i have witnesses, i've been in the classes all day
KYLE: and he would be proven innocent...if he were being accused for anything
Kyle couldn't help but laugh at how Jess automatically started defending himself and also his own response to Jess. Finally Jess walked completely into the room looking extremely confused, he had recognized Kyles voice and was wondering what in the world was going on.
JESS: what the hell?
RORY: hey Jess
KYLE: we came to bail you out man
Rory had a big smile on her face, trying to restrain herself from laughing because of the look of complete and utter shock being displayed upon her boyfriends face at the moment. Jess was still too stunned to fully comprehend what was going on.
JESS: b-but shouldn't you two be in school too?
RORY: very common question today
Rory stated, looking at Kyle as she said it, Kyle turned to her and nodded his head in agreement.
KYLE: yes it is
Jess just looks between the two of them still completely confused. Rory had turned back to Jess and decided that they had had their fun and she should probably finally explain what was going on to her poor confused boyfriend.
RORY: we bailed and came to rescue you
JESS: you never do stuff like this
This hadn't explained much, now Jess was wondering what had promted Rory to do something like that. Kyle took it upon himself to continue the explaination however.
KYLE: auh but i do
JESS: that's true
RORY: ok well don't you guys think we should kinda get outta here before someone comes in
Rory suggested, she had finally done something somewhat dangerous but it had definitely lasted long enough for her at this point. However, right after Rory spoke, there was a new voice added into the mix.
PERSON: too late
All three of the friends heads quickly whipped around.
LINDSEY: your going to be in so much trouble
JESS: Lindsey what the hell are you doing in here?
Jess had a look of utter disgust on his face but Lindsey seemed to just find the situation simply amusing.
LINDSEY: looking for the principle but this is good too...oh, Rory, this is going to be even better then i thought, little miss perfect breaking the rules
Rory turned to the guys with fear in her eyes, she didn't want anything this big to go on her record. Jess grabbed Rorys arm and pulled her close to him in order to comfort her, once he was embracing Rory he turned back to Lindsey with a threatening look.
JESS: you'll just walk out of here and keep your mouth shut if you know what's good for you
LINDSAY: oh and what are you going to do? I'm not scared of you Jess, i can just get Dean and he can take you
She seemed so confident of herself, that onto of everything else really ticked Kyle off.
KYLE: can he take me?
Lindsay looks at him and shrugs as if she's not going to even take the time to answer but they can all tell that she was scared and intimidated by Kyle.
KYLE: yeah and if you say something, Dean or no Dean you're in trouble because if you do, than you'll have BOTH of us to deal with...oh, and Jess could beat the shit outta Dean
Rory smiled and Lindsay just rolled her eyes and walked out...once she left they all started laughing and ran out of the school before anyone else was able to stop them.
RORY: that was awesome
KYLE: oh no, i did corupt the sweet little girl
Rory sticks her tongue out and hits Kyle in the arm.
RORY: oh shut up
JESS: i missed something
RORY: don't worry about it Jess, it's just Kyle being stupid
She directed the last part more to Kyle than to Jess. Kyle turned so that he was running backwards in front of Rory.
KYLE: well this stupid person just saved your butt
RORY: no you saved my record, my butt was never in danger
Rory couldn't let Kyle make his point, they both knew what he had done was highly appreciated but that didn't mean that she couldn't mess with him. Jess decided to get in on the act as well.
JESS: if your butt's ever in danger than i'll take care of that
They then noticed that they had walked to the bus stop. Rory ran over to the sign and leaned against it with a mischevious gleam in her eye.
RORY: what do you guys say to going to the hartford mall?
KYLE: let's go
The two of them began to get onto the bus that had just pulled up to the curb. Jess, however, didn't follow right away.
JESS: do i have a say in this?
Rory looks as if she's thinking about the response but after a few seconds looked at him and turned her head sideways before stating the answer simply.
RORY: no, not really, cause no matter what you say, there's already two for yes so come on
Jess just shakes his head and follows his two best friends onto the bus.
JESS: so do i get something for cooperating, like a kiss?
RORY: yes you do
Jess leans over for his kiss but nothing happens so he opens his eyes and sees Rory sticking her hand out with a hersey kiss in it. Kyle is cracking up while Rory is simply waiting patiently for Jess to take the kiss. Jess dropped his mouth opened slightly and shook his head.
JESS: that's cold
Rory shrugged.
RORY: you might want to be a little more specific next time
Kyle was trying to at least slight regain his composure, while still laughing, but wasn't exactly succeeding in his task.
KYLE: man your girlfriend's good
Jess threw him a glare before turning to look out of the window
JESS: shut up
Heehee, Rory's tricky. Like it? What's gonna happen at the mall? ..:dum dum dum music in the backround for effect:..