Remember Me, My Love?

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A/N- I know it took awhile to get out, but I have to write it first, and guess what? It's my last chapter without a beta (hopefully) so you won't have to deal with the errors much longer. This is a much longer chapter then usual. It's about ten and a half notebook pages (and I have really short handwriting.) This story will continue out for awhile, probably 6 or 7 more chapters. Enjoy! This is the one you've all been waiting for!

Chapter 13- Flashback Attack

Rory turned over and her face hit plastic. Rory fell dead asleep in the car on the way home from the party. Rory opened her eyes and saw it was a bouquet of roses. A note attached read:

Good morning beautiful! Happy Sixth Month Anniversary. Paris is coming at 10 to take you to breakfast.

- Tristan

Rory glanced at her clock, and red digital numbers flashed 9:30. Rory took a quick shower, and dress in jeans and a t-shirt. Soon, Paris was knocking on her door. "Hi Paris," Rory greeted happily.

"What's with the chipper act this morning?" Paris raised an eyebrow.

"Nothing, isn't a girl allowed to be happy?" Rory smiled.

"Umm, sure, whatever, let's go get coffee," Paris walked briskly, leaving Rory stumbling behind.

"So why are you taking me to breakfast?" Rory asked as they walked to the coffee stand.

"We haven't done this in awhile," Paris shrugged, not giving her the real reason.

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"Bye," Paris walked away as Rory arrived at her door. Rory opened the door, and saw rose petals all over the living room and kitchen floor, with a note in the middle.

There's so many rose petals here, I can't count. That's how my love is for you. I love you so much, I can't even count how much.

Rory smiled as she saw a large danish and coffee on the kitchen counter. She headed over there and sat on a stool, reading the note in Tristan's scrawly handwriting.

I know you just went to breakfast, but knowing you, you're still hungry. Go to your room when you're finished.

Rory ate her danish and gulped her coffee quickly. She went into her room, and saw a big white box with a big red bow on top and a note:

In this box is what you'll be wearing this evening. DO NOT OPEN UNTIL LATER!

Rory scoffed at Tristan. Not open it until later. Is he nuts? Rory thought, maybe I can just sneak a peek. He'd never know. Rory quickly lifted the top, and frowned when she only saw a white note card inside.

Yea, I knew you would look in here. Did you actually think I would trust you? A driver will be here at one. Dress comfortably.

Rory put on grey American Eagle sweatpants, a white tank top, and a red track hoodie. Waiting for the driver, Rory grabbed Flowers for Algernon, and sat with her feet tucked under her. Rory was so wrapped up in the book, she didn't hear the doorbell ring the first, second, or third time. When the fourth time came around, Rory jumped out of her seat, and slipped on her Adidas slip-ons.

"Hello," the guy in a black suit and hat said, "I'm looking for a Miss Rory."

"That's me," Rory said closing her dorm door behind her.

"Hello, I'm Ben. Now, Tristan has informed me not to tell you where we are going and to blindfold you," Ben informed Rory.

"Of course he did," Rory muttered as a black slip went over her eyes. Rory was led to the car, and she slumped in her seat

"You can't see out of the windows, so you're more then welcome to untie the blindfold," Ben called from up front and Rory happily nodded. She hated being blindfolded. She liked to see where she was going, and know where she was going.

Rory took off her blindfold, and saw she was in a spacious seating area, in the back of a limo. The interior was black leather. There was a fridge filled with food, a TV, and a few books, with a note on top of them:

Hope this keeps you occupied for the ride

Rory smiled as she slid over to the mini-fridge and opened it to grap a bottle of Diet Cherry Vanilla Dr. Pepper, and a Butterfinger. She slid back in her seat and turned the TV onto the Food Channel. Unwrapped was on, and they were discussing Ben and Jerry's ice cream.

"Oh God," Rory muttered, "This is what makes America fat." She shook her head and flipped it to TLC, where What Not To Wear was on. "Ooh! I love Stacey and Clinton!" Rory tucked her legs Indian style, and got really comfortable.

When the car stopped, Rory looked around her and saw candy wrappers sprawled about, and three bottles of Diet Cherry Vanilla Dr. Pepper. Rory was appalled at how much she ate. She quickly threw all her stuff away, and opened the door. She seemed to be in a secluded area, on top of a very large hill. The area was covered it trees, but the woodsy area was cut off for the grey stone building. A very large grey stone building. However, Rory didn't know what was inside.

"Miss Rory?" Ben introduced his presence, "I'll be out here when you're done. Just go on inside."

"Okay," Rory nodded hesitantly as she walked toward the door. Inside she saw all white. White walls, floor, couches, chairs, desks, even the employee's clothes were white, and the trees were frosted. It almost seemed as sterile as a hospital.

Suddenly, two people with pristine green pools for eyes - one with spiky black hair and another in a brunette twist,- walked up to her and startled Rory out of her daydream.

"Are you Rory Gilmore?" the girl asked.

"Oh look at her eyes," the man gushed.

"They're so blue, do you wear contacts?" the girl played with Rory's hair as if examining her.

"Um, no," Rory replied.

"Amazing," the girl grinned," Anyway, are you Rory Gilmore?"

"Yep," Rory replied.

"Great, I'm Zoe and this is Carl. Welcome to Palm Leaves Spa and Salon!"

"I'll be your masseuse, and mani/pedi guy," Carl began.

"And I do your hair and make-up," Zoe chirped.

"For what?" Rory was taken aback.

"Oh, we can't tell you," Carl smiled, "I take care of your first. Come on!" Carl whisked her off to a room. "Ok, you get undressed, and lay down under the sheet. I'll be back in five."

Rory sighed as she began to undress. She wanted to know what was going on. She was not one for spontanaiety. She has lists, and planned EVERYTHING. Rory slipped under the sheet and layed down. Rory come on, make the most of it, Rory thought, this can be nice.

Soon, Carl came back, "Ok, are you allergic to vanilla, peppermint, or lavender?"

"Nope," Rory shook her head.

"Great, so," Carl began to massage Rory, "your boyfriend planned this?"

"Yea," Rory smiled, "he's wonderful."

"Aww, who's in love?" Carl teased, "I thought I'd never see the day our little Tristan would be in love."

"You know Tristan?" Rory wondered.

"Zoe and I are Tristan's older cousins, and we thought it was so sweet he was doing this for you. He's changed so much since he's been with you," Carl explained.

"Ahh," Rory nodded, "This feels good."

"I've been told to have the best hands on the East Coast," Carl boasted happily.

"It's true," Rory smiled. Rory and Carl chatted the rest of the massage, manicure and pedicure. Soon, Carl led Rory to Zoe.

"Hey future cousin-in-law," Zoe grinned and bumped Rory's hip.

"Hey," Rory smiled, and sat down in the signature black spinny salon chair.

"So, do you want highlights? I was thinking honey brown," Zoe almost pleaded.

"Ok," Rory agreed.

"Great, so we're not styling your hair. I actually love the style of your hair, but I was thinking a bun with wispy tendrils," Zoe said.

"Sounds pretty," Rory agreed, and soon Rory was covered in enough tinfoil to attract the Hubble Satellite.

"So, here's a few magazines. I'll be back soon," Zoe swished her hips as she walked and Carl and her watched Rory flip through a magazine.

"I can see what Tristan sees in her," Zoe pointed out.

"Yea, me to," Carl agreed, "So do you think it's the same Rory Tristan talked about in high school?"

Zoe simply smacked his head and walked into her office for a quick coffee. Carl shrugged, and went to go talk to Rory. They talked for a bit and then he asked,

"So, you went to high school with Tristan, right?" Carl asked, not knowing Zoe stood right behind him, and Zoe smacked his head again.

Rory snickered, "Yes, I did."

"The super-famous 'Mary', huh? Wow, Tristan was smitten with you," Carl informed her.

Rory almost laughed herslef to tears, "Really? It was hard to tell."

"Yes, he was on the dark side for awhile. We were hoping you could bring him back Amidala," Carl joked.

"He was on the brink of recovery if it weren't for Duncan and Bowman, Jar-Jar," Rory teased.

"Mesa thinks you're mean," Carl huffed and walked away.

"Let me check your highlights," Zoe lifted a tinfoil piece, "Yup, you're ready, let's get you dolled up."

Soon, Rory had her hair up and make-up done. She loved her new highlights. "Ok, now I have to blindfold you."

"Of course you do," Rory muttered and Zoe laughed. Rory was led to a room, and Rory took her blindfold off, and Rory gasped. It was the navy blue tulle dress from the store with a pair of navy blue shoes, a fairly large jewelry box, and a white note pinned to her dress. Rory didn't see Zoe slip out, but Zoe knew she wanted to be alone. Rory looked at the note.

Do you think I could let this sexy dress pass us by? I know you're blushing right now (which was true) but I love you so much.

Rory slipped on her dress, and put on her shoes. Rory opened her box, and gasped again. A sapphire and diamond necklace was inside. Rory could hardly contain her giddiness as she slipped it around her neck.

Rory took a glance over, and shyly walked out, knowing Zoe and Carl would be waiting in the lobby.

"Eh-ma-God! Move over Heidi Klum. That girl's got nothing on you!" Carl gushed, "If I was straight, I would simply steal you away from Tristan."

"Go! Tristan's waiting!" Zoe yelled and Rory smiled as she slowly ran to the car.

"Miss Rory, the car ride is two hours long. So if you need anything, let me know," Ben informed her.

"Ok," Rory nodded as she slipped into the limo. Great, two hours. I can't eat, can't drink, can't sleep, can't lie down. Did Tristan do this to me on purpose? Rory thought. So, Rory put on TLC again to watch Town Haul.

That kept her occupied for an hour, and she soon became restless. Rory huffed and watched A Baby Story.

Once that was over, Rory sat impatiently and nervously. She had no idea where she was going, but she swore she could faintly smell the ocean. When the car stopped, Rory almost leapt out of the car.

Indeed, she did smell the ocean. She was at a fairly large summer cottage on the beach with a wrap-around porch. Rory held up her dress as she walked up the steps. Rory knocked on the door, and patiently waited.

"Tristan?" Rory called, "Tristan?" Rory opened the door and saw no one. However, a note hung from a door to her right. It read:

Go through this door, which is the ballroom.

Rory smoothed down her dress, and smiled. She hadn't see Tristan all day, and truly missed him. So, she flashed her sweetest, seductive smile, and she saw she flashed it to nobody, but she did see four small circular tables with items she could not make out yet. She walked over and squealed when she saw the new plush spherical globe.

"Hug-a-world!" She cried.

Flashback

"How did your mother persuade me into this?" Tristan groaned as he tried to lift his lawn mower out of a rut.

"I don't know, but every year, about this time, we find one very gullible guy to do all the yard work," Rory shrugged.

"Well, here's what my lawnmower got caught on," Tristan said a bit disgusted as he held the object up.

"Hug-a-world!" Rory exclaimed as she ran over.

"You hugged this thing?" Tristan made a face.

"Yeah, come on! Hug a," Rory examined it, "can."

"Can?"

"It used to be Canada," Rory explained, "Come on, hug it! You can shower after you hug it." Rory pleaded.

"With you?" Tristan grinned.

"No, perv," Rory's eyes lowered, "Hug it!"

"Eeeww," Tristan shuddered.

"Chicken," Rory taunted.

"Fine," Tristan muttered as he held the thing far away, and then slowly went to hug it, only to yelp in pain, "Something bit me!"

End Flashback

Rory smiled and hugged the thing tightly. She saw one pinky landed in Paris. Maybe one day, their honeymoon would be there. She put the thing down and went to the next table. A framed photo was placed there with Rory on Tristan's back.

Flashback

That day, Rory convinced Tristan and Paris to come to the carnival celebrating the town's first communal laundry mat. Rory really wanted to catch Tristan off-guard, and make the town laugh. So, Rory dropped a stuffed animal.

"Tristan, would you pick that up for me please?" Rory asked sweetly.

"Sure," Tristan bent down to pick it up, and Rory jumped on his back, nearly making him topple over.

"You wanted a piggy back ride," Tristan said beginning to hoist himself up, Rory still on his back, "All you had to do was ask."

Now Tristan was standing up, and he started running with Rory squealing 'Put me down!'

Paris was standing with Lorelai farther away and saw the situation unwravel. She snapped the picture. It would make for some serious payback later.

End Flashback

She smiled at that moment. It was definetly a cherished one. The next took her a moment to figure out. A luscious red apple, and a large fake brown eye lay on the table. Then she laughed, realizing.

Flashback

"Welcome to Freshmen Karaoke!" a woman chirped into the microphone, "Now, as you all know, random names will be picked by those who signed up to sing. The first song is 'You Are the Sunshine of My Life' and the singer is... Tristan Dugrey!"

Tristan sputtered and glared at Rory, "You did this," he growled. Rory smirked as he walked on stage.

He seemed, however, very comfortable on stage.

You are the sunshine of my life

That's why I'll always stay around

You are the apple of my eye

Forever you'll stay in my heart

I felt like this from the beginning

Though I've loved your for a million years

And if I thought our love was ending

I'd find myself drowing in my own tears

You are the sunshine of my life

That's why I'll always stay around

You are the apple of my eye

Forever you'll stay in my heart

You must have known I was lonely

Because you came to my rescue

And I know it must be heaven

How could so much love be inside of you

You are the sunshine of my life, yeah
That's why I'll always stay around

You are the apple of my eye

Forever you'll stay in my heart.

Rory squealed as he finished, and when Tristan sat down next to her, he muttered, "Meanie."

End Flashback

The last table was one of her favorite memories. A singled Take 5 candy bar lay on the table.

Flashback

Rory quietly walked into her dorm one day after class to see Tristan jumping on the couch and singing to the Take 5 commercial.

Caramel is sweet

Peanut butter's funny

Pretzels are just twisted

And peanuts are just nutty

Wrap it up in chocolate

It's salty and it's sweet

Put all together to knock you off your feet

Take 5! One more then four, Take 5!

Rory applauded and shouted,"Encore!" Tristan turned around to see an amused look on her face.

"Uh, I can explain?" Tristan offered.

"No, you really can't," Rory laughed.

End Flashback

Rory saw a note on a mahogany stained door, and it read:

I'm in here. Hope your enjoyed our flashback attack

Rory opened the door, and Tristan was holding mistletoe above his head. Rory ran to him and threw her arms around him, "You're amazing," she nuzzled his neck.

"Hey, it's our last memory. C'mon, kiss me," Tristan said, and Rory gave him a sweet kiss.

"You're still amazing," she smiled.

"I take it you enjoyed your day?" Tristan chuckled as he pulled out her chair at the table for dinner.

"Zoe and Carl are quite the pair. I'm expected to come back every six to eight weeks for highlight touch-ups," Rory placed her napkin on her lap.

"By the way, did I tell you how sexy you look?" Tristan asked her, sitting at the other end of the table. Rory blushed.

"No, but thank you," she smiled.

"So did you love everything?" Tristan asked as dinner was placed in front of them.

"Yea, it was all amazing," Rory replied and took a bite of the dinner, "Hmm... this is good."

"Why thank you, I'm glad you enjoy my culinary skills," Tristan smiled.

"I did," Rory nodded.

"The two talked through dinner and dessert. Tristan led her to her bedroom, and he said,

"So, I'll be in the room next door if you need anything," Tristan told her, but Rory didn't comprehend the last sentence, or maybe she didn't want to.

Rory kissed Tristan fervently and shrugged his sports coat off.

"What are you doing?" Tristan wondered.

"What I want to," Rory smiled and kissed him again.

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This is most definetly my longest chapter. I hope you loved it, and it was what you hoped for. Love ya'll. Oh my God, I picked my graduation dress today. Its's tea length (has to be) and white, with pink flowery thingy, and a pink wrap around ribbon with a bow, like on top of a present. It's pretty :grins:. Toodles!