It had been a month since Tristan's father got out of the hospital and Tristan had told him about his acceptance to Yale. For the first time in 17 years Tristan father looked happy about something Tristan did.

Tristan sat across from Rory in the library at Chilton. She was trying to read her English homework but his gaze was intense and making her lose focus. She looked down at her page sighing after reading the same paragraph for the 15th time.

"Stop looking at me like that!" She whispered causing him to smirk.

"Like what?" He stood and sat next to her. "There now I can't look at you like that."

"Thank you." She turned back towards her book but it wasn't helping.

"Oh I forgot to tell you."

"What?"

"Happy Anniversary." He pulled a box out of his back-pack and handed to her. She smiled at him before opening her present. Inside was a beautiful Tiffany's bracelet and matching necklace.

"Tristan you didn't have to do this."

"You're worth it."

"But its too much."

"That's not what my grandmother thought when my grandfather told me about it."

"That's sweet. Thank you."

"No problem." He kissed her cheek softly as the bell rang. They went back to class.

After school Tristan was waiting by Rory's locker. She looked exhausted but smiled when she saw Tristan. He kissed her cheek as she opened her locker. "So Ms. Gilmore what are your plans for tonight?"

"I don't know I would have to check with Fernando."

"Who's Fernando?"

"Don't tell my boyfriend but Fernando is my Spanish lover." She laughed as Tristan didn't get the joke.

"Not funny Rory. But I was thinking we could go out for dinner and then I have a surprise for you."

"What's up your sleeves, Dugrey?"

"That Mary is for me to know and you to find out later. Oh keep the whole evening open."

"Okay."

"I will pick you up at 6 sharp. We can't be late."

"6 o'clock can't be late, got it." She kissed him as they parted ways. "I love you."

"I love you too. Remember 6 sharp!" He called as he got in his car. At 6 o'clock he sat in Rory's living room waiting for her. "Do you not remember what I told you earlier?"

"I know but I have to look perfect." She walked out and Tristan's jaw dropped. She was wearing a knee length white skirt that flared out at the bottom with a sexy black lacy top on. She had on strapless white heels.

"You look amazing."

"Thank you. Shouldn't we be going?"

"Yes." He led her to his car and opened the door for her. When they arrived at the restaurant Rory was in awe. "Do you like it?"

"It's perfect." They sat down and ordered. As they ate Rory kept looking up and smiling at Tristan.

"Now for the next part I have to blindfold you."

"Why?"

"It's a surprise."

"Will I like it?"
"I hope so." He drove for what felt like forever to Rory. When they stopped she heard him get out of the car and moments later help her out. He led into the place and after walking for awhile they stopped. She heard a door open and soon her blind-fold come off. She looked around and they were in a hotel room. There were candles and roses everywhere. There was even soft music playing in the background.

"Tristan what is all of this?"

"Well if I remember correctly your first time wasn't special. Your first time should be special."

"Oh Tristan you're so sweet." She kissed him passionately as they there way towards the bed. Rory pulled away and looked at Tristan. "Thank you for all of this."

"Thank you for agreeing." He kissed her again and slowly making love to her. That was the first time of many that evening.

The next morning Rory looked over at Tristan. His eyes fluttered open and he looked at her. "I love you." She melted at his words like she heard them for the first time. He pulled her closed to him and soon they fell asleep holding onto each other.