0k so I know the last chapter was kind of depressing but it was important to the plot this next chapter is very important to the Rory/Tristan relationship I hope you like it. But 1st a quick word to those that reviewed the last chapter.

wickedshizit- glad you think my writings good.

maxmouse23- Jess died because it means I don't have to involve him in the plot, and the trory is starting but I was stalling for time thinking of a way to bring them closer

LoVe23- I'm really happy you like it so much

Maran-DUH- the song is 'the worlds greatest' by R Kelly

OTHlover04- thanks and here's the next instalment

Chapter 9 Parks and Kisses

After the hospital Rory decided to go back to school. She should probably apologise to Tristan for the way she spoke to him yesterday, they'd got just over a week left on the assignment and she was determined not to ruin it.

She was standing outside the Chilton gates when she suddenly thought 'Why am I here?'. Before she new what she was doing she was walking backwards, away from the gates. Then she turned and ran down the streets, past the cars and shops and on and on and on. She hadn't got a clue where she was going or what she was going to do when she got there, she just let her feet lead her.

She stopped at a park it was deserted. 'Perfect' she thought, somewhere quiet to sit and think. She went over to the roundabout and sat down. She pulled out the book matt had given her on Monday, three days ago. It seemed a lifetime. Slowly the image of matt came back into her mind. How weak and defenceless he had seemed lying on the hospital bed, with tubes coming out of him. She started to cry, and once the tears started she couldn't stop them. She brought her knees up to her chest as her body shook with her sobs.

'it's all my fault' she thought to herself 'if I hadn't told him to come home, if I'd handled it myself for once…' she was so absorbed in her guilt and sorrow she didn't notice the fair haired boy watching her from the gate of the park.

'Boy, can she run fast', he thought clutching the gate for support. Tristan hadn't intended on following her. In fact he'd had no intention of ever seeing her again. But he'd seen her run past the café he was wasting his time in, he realised she should be in the English class he was meant to be in right now, gone against his instincts and followed her.

He watched her sit down on the roundabout and take out a book, he smiled. She had her back facing him. He walked over. Her body was shaking gently like it does when you're laughing at something. "What's so funny Mary?" he asked.

She looked up at him, startled. He face was streaked with tears, she looked drained, and weak, and annoyed with him. "go away" it sounded like she was begging.

'Shit' he thought 'Nice one DuGrey'. "What's wrong? Please tell me?' I hate seeing you like this he thought but he didn't say it.

She didn't say anything. 'Please Rory?' he asked again. At this, she looked up.

'You called me Rory?' She asked

'Don't get used to it it's only while your upset. As soon as your back to normal, you'll be my Mary again' he told her

'So I'm your Mary now am I?' she asked accusingly

"Well…. I didn't…. I meant…. Look just tell me what's wrong'

She caved and told him about Matt '…and it's all my fault' she ended

'Don't be stupid, it's not your fault. Were you driving the car?'

'No but'

'No Rory you didn't cause that crash, you didn't know it was going to happen. The doctors said he has a good chance of pulling through. Contrary to popular belief doctors tend to be right most of the time.' He said.

'But what if he doesn't?' she broke into a new set of tears. Tristan didn't know what to say, He didn't comfort people. He was no good at that sort of stuff. Instead of saying anything he pulled her into the most comforting hug he could manage. She hugged him back and Tristan couldn't believe his luck. But then he realised, this was the first time he'd shown affection for a girl without expecting anything back

Rory stopped sobbing the moment she felt his arms around her. She felt safe, and what he'd said had made sense, it wasn't her fault she just wanted someone to blame. She could sit like this forever she thought. After a few minutes Tristan's arm's loosened and she looked up at him. His blue eyes were staring directly at hers. Before she realised quite what she was doing she leaned in and closed her eyes.

Tristan couldn't believe his luck. He was here in a park and Mary was kissing him. He totally wasn't expecting it. But he'd got over the shock quick enough to kiss her back. He seemed to melt into the kiss; he loved every second of it, it was perfect. She pulled back for air.

'So Mary, what was that for?' he expected her to say she regretted it, that he should forget it, instead she said.

'For just being there. You've been so nice today. I needed a friend. Thank you.' She said 'In fact I know this might be a little last minute but tomorrow is town meeting day in starts hollow and after that me and mum always have a movie night on Friday's because my dad goes to his parents and spends his nights there. Anyway I'm wondering if you wanted to come. Raichelle, from our English class is coming to, but I wondered if you'd like to join us.

'Sure. If your sure you want me there.' Tristan was glad of any excuse to spend time with her. In answer Rory took his face and delicately pressed her lips to his. Wow

Tristan thought I could get used to this.

Well another short chapter but I hope you enjoyed it. I enjoyed writing it. Let me know your thoughts. Next Chapter will be up tomorrow.