A/N: Here's the next installment, the next one may take a while! Its getting close to Christmas and I still have to do shopping and I have a concert tomorrow! But I'll type it up and get it out as soon as I can, I'm just not sure when that will be! Thanks for all of the wonderful reviews! KEEP THEM COMING!

Chapter 6: Blackness Falls

TRISTAN'S POV

When I felt Rory fall asleep against me, I moved out of her embrace slowly and gently, trying not to wake her. When I finally completed my task, I walked out into the living room, to see Paris staring at the door, arms crossed over her chest and her foot tapping rapidly. "What is your problem!" she yelled in a whisper.

"What do you mean?" I asked closing the door and walking closer to her.

"You two aren't just friends, you know it, she knows it, why are you still just pretending?" she asked.

" Paris, she said we were friends, it crushed me, but she's hurt right now, so I let it go. What's the harm in that?" I asked.

"What's the harm? She's going to be with the jerk Huntzberger, because she doesn't think you like her," she yelled throwing her arms in the air, "What is wrong with you Dugrey?" I grabbed her arm and dragged her out into the hallway, "What are you doing?" she asked trying to wriggle out of my grasp.

"First off, shhh! Rory's sleeping! And second, it just wasn't the right time to tell her that I'm in love with her and have been since high school!"

"She already knows, you know. She overheard our conversation the other night," Paris told me. I stood there with my mouth hanging open for what seemed like ever.

"She what?" I asked quietly with wide eyes.

"She overheard, she knows you like her, she knows you liked her in high school, Tristan, she knows!" she yelled, getting aggravated.

"Oh my god, why didn't she say anything about it?" I asked looking down at the floor and running a hand through my already messy hair.

"She probably didn't know what to say, or how. Just talk to her Tristan, I'm sure you won't regret it," she told me before turning and walking back inside. I had never seen Paris like that, all supportive and giving out advice. I have to say, I was shocked when she was being nice.

I started walking out of the apartment building, when hands closed around my collar and I was pulled into an empty apartment. "What's going on?" I asked, turning around.

"So, you're in love with Rory, my Rory?" Logan asked circling me.

"What is it to you? And just for the record, she's not yours if you make her cry," I replied watching him closely. I noticed two other guys standing in the back of the room, arms crossed over their chests.

"Oh please, every guy at Yale knows Rory is my territory. Which makes her mine. So leave her alone, or you'll regret it," he replied, going to go around me, but I grabbed his arm and pushed him back into the spot he was.

"I don't give a shit who you have trained around this damn school. Cause Rory Gilmore isn't yours, and she never will be. A little shelfish pig like you doesn't deserve her," I replied.

"What like you do? I know you Dugrey, you're exactly like me. A ladies man, and everyone knows it. But if you don't stay away from whats mine, I just might have to take drastic measures," he replied.

"I changed, I actually grew up Huntz. And for your information, I've liked and known Rory since high school. And I'll admit I didn't deserve her then, I probably still don't, but I can actually treat her right unlike some people. So I'm going to suggest that you back off of her, or else you'll regret it," I told him, then turned and left the apartment and the building. I felt an arm on my shoulder and I stopped and turned around.

"Hi, you don't know me, I'm Finn," the man told my, sporting a very thick Australian accent.

"Hi," I replied shaking his hand hesitantly.

"I was back there with Huntzberger-" he started.

"If you're trying to get me to back off of Rory, don't waste your breath," I replied with a little laugh.

"No, no not at all. I was going to tell you I hope you get her, Huntz doesn't treat her right, but you seem like you will," he told me. "And that girl deserves more then most people can imagine."

"Oh, I believe it, in fact, I don't think anything or anyone is good enough for her," I told him with a laugh.

"She's too good for a King," he replied, laughing too.

"Who's too good for a Kind?" Rory asked coming up behind us.

"Oh, um, no one Love, we were just talking about a girl I met at a party that thought she was too good for the world," Finn replied with a smile.

"Oh, anyway, I see you met Tristan," she said, pushing right past the last subject.

"You'd be right, Love, we were just talking about some things since I heard he's going to be going to Yale next year," he commented with a smile.

"Oh, okay, anyway, I wanted to talk to you about something Finny," she said. I just stood there and watched them converse, smiling at the way the two interacted.

"Before we go racing into any heavy conversation, would you mind telling you little puppy to take that stupid grin off his face?" Finn asked, meaning me. My face turned slightly red and I looked away.

"Awww, Tris! I never saw you blush before!" Rory yelled laughing and hitting him on the arm playfully.

"Shut up Mary," I commented putting my arms around her neck and giving her a noogie on the head.

"Tristan! Stop it!" she yelled trying to get out of my hold. I turned her around and slid my arms around her waist, laughing at her squirming, and started rocking her back and forth on her heels. She kept giggling and trying to break free, "Tristan! Come on! Let me go!" she yelled, but I didn't stop. "Finn! Help!" she yelled.

"No thanks, Love, I don't want to get in the middle of this one," he replied putting his hands up. She pouted at this, and let her body go somewhat limp. I turned and looked at her face, and saw the pout. After a few more seconds, I let her go. "Yess!" she yelled jumping out of my grasp.

"You tricky, tricky girl!" I yelled sarcastically, since I let her get free. She just stuck her tongue out at me, and her nose scrunched up in a cute little way in the process, which made me smile even more and start laughing. All of a sudden she got really excited.

"Lets go get coffee!" she yelled happily. I just shook my head and Finn and I started walking away with her towards the coffee cart.

The three of us sat on a bench across from the coffee cart in silence. Rory was devouring her cup of coffee, while Finn and I just sipped at the cups every now and then. "So, Finn I was going to ask you about something earlier," Rory started looking over at him.

"Are you going to share what that is Love?" he asked with a smirk.

"Yes, just give me time, geesh, so much pressure," she complained. Finn gave her a look, meaning 'spit it out' and so she did. "Why did you kiss Paris?" she asked innocently. When I heard this, I spit the coffee that was in my mouth out onto the floor and looked at Finn with wide eyes.

"You kissed Paris!" I half yelled, half asked. He just nodded looking down. "And she actually let you?"

"Well, I don't think she really knew what was happening at first, but she did kiss me back. And then she threw me out after Rory woke up," Finn replied quietly. I just sat there staring at him, in shock.

"So why did you?" Rory asked again, studying his face.

"Why do you think? I like her, is that so hard to believe? Me, Finn, actually likes someone. Look out, the world might be over, or hell may be freezing over!" he yelled out quickly.

"Okay, okay, sorry, she's just so bent out of shape about it because of Jamie," she replied with a shrug.

"Wait, Jamie? Who's Jamie?" Finn asked.

"Uh, Jamie, her boyfriend Jamie. She's told you about him before," she replied.

"You mean she was serious! I thought she was just trying to get me to leave her alone!" he replied astonished.

Rory started laughing, "She was, about half. Her and Jamie were in the middle of a fight then, she was actually thinking about breaking up with him, but that was the only way she could think to get rid you." Finn sighed and leaned back against the bench.

"So basically, I fucked up," he concluded. Rory just nodded and leaned back against the bench also, and looked around at the scenery.

"I should get back to the dorm, when I left, Paris was deep in thought, still," Rory said with a sigh.

"I'll go talk to her, try to clear this up," Finn volunteered.

"I would let you, but Paris is one of those people that needs to make lists, and debate before making, or even talking about making a decision. Just give her some more time Finn," Rory replied moving to leave.

"I'll walk you," I replied getting up with her. Finn waved goodbye as we walked away in the direction of her dorm. We were walking along in silence, when I felt her tiny arm wrap around my waist and pull her self against my side.

"I'm glad your back Tristan," she told me truthfully. I looked down at her with a smile.

"And with a straight face you said that," I teased, which I got a whack in the stomach for.

"I'm serious! I really missed you after you left Tris, school just wasn't the same without you, even though you were a pervert," she replied with a smug grin.

"While I was in Military school, I couldn't help but think about Chilton. I always wondered what would of happened if I would have stayed at Chilton for high school," I told her putting my arm around her shoulder.

"I've got to say, it was a pretty interesting year," she told me smiling. "But I like the fact that you went to Military school and grew up a bit. Your nicer then before, but your still the old Tristan, it's a nice balance," she added looking up at me approvingly.

"Thanks for the evaluation Mar," I replied mockingly. She stuck her tongue out at me, and then laughed at my fake shocked expression. "I'm hurt Mary, really hurt."

"Oh, you're a big boy, you can handle it," she commented, patting my stomach lightly.

"Wouldn't you like to know," I replied, wiggling my eyebrows subjectively. This time she hit me in the stomach hard.

"Tristan! That's not what I meant and you know it!" Rory yelled, wide eyed. I just laughed at her still Mary-ish demeanor. It's amazing how one person can change so much, but yet stay the same. Just plain amazing. We got to her door, and I let go of her shoulders as she let go of my waist and walked towards her door. Before entering, she turned around and looked at me. "I had fun today Tristan," she told me.

"Yeah, it was a lot of fun Ror," I told her, and grabbing her hand. "So lets get lunch tomorrow, and, talk, alright?" I asked hopefully, but not letting it show. She nodded and I kissed her cheek, and watched her walk back into her dorm with a smile. I turned around and started walking back out into the daylight, when I got hit with something in the bacl of the head, where everything quickly faded to black.

TBC…

A/N: Muwahahahaha! Cliff hanger! Anyway, was this chapter good enough? I wasn't sure if it was, but figured you'd want a chapter to get let out!

And some of you questioned why Tristan and Rory aren't getting together, this will be explained next chapter, promise! And the big twist is coming soon! Yay!