Rory smiled at Tristan as he pulled the car in front of the Regency hotel in New York City. She was excited beyond belief to be back in the city that she fell in love with over Spring Break. Tristan grabbed her hand and they walked to the front desk to check in. When Rory was distracted by checking out the hotel Tristan checked his pocket for the ring and let out a sigh of relief that he didn't forget it. It would have been bad if he forgot it, then this weekend would be a somewhat ruined.
Rory complained of being tired since he had gotten her up at 6 in the morning so after they were settled in their pent house that Tristan's father had so graciously arranged for him Rory was asleep on the plush king size bed. Tristan took this somewhat alone time to make sure everything was in order. He walked onto the balcony and pulled out his phone. He grabbed the little piece of paper and dialed the number glancing at Rory making sure she was still sleeping.
"Dragonfly Inn Lorelai speaking, how can I help you?"
"Lorelai its Tristan?"
"Oh hey bible boy, everything okay?"
"Yeah Rory's just taking a nap and I just wanted to make sure that everything was in order."
"Are you nervous about tonight?"
"No I just want it to be perfect for her ya know? I mean after everything we've been through and she's been through."
"I totally understand, would you like to make you feel better by reciting the plan?"
"Yes please." He replied doing his best impression of Rory making both of them laugh.
"Alright Luke and I are driving up with Sookie and Jackson and we'll meet your parents in Central Park at 7:30. Then you and Rory will stop on your lovely after dinner walk and we'll be around like in that commercial for that jeweler." Tristan ran his hand through his hair and smiled.
"That made me feel better."
"Well to add the icing to the cake she'll say yes."
"How can you be so sure?" He asked the insecurity seeping through his voice. Lorelai merely giggled into the phone.
"Bible you have a lot to learn about us Gilmore Women." She giggled again before hanging up the phone leaving Tristan to second guess everything he had planned for this weekend. He mentally went through a check list double no triple checking that everything was all set to go.
Around 2 in the afternoon Rory finally woke up grinning from ear to ear as she came up behind Tristan scarring him a little. She doubled over in laughter as he turned around trying to slow his heart down.
"That wasn't funny." Her eyes met his and she couldn't help but laugh even harder at the serious look in his eyes. He smirked before picking her up and tickling her she squirmed trying to escape his attacking but his grip only tightened. They wound up panting on the floor after his tickling assault, they laughed so hard they cried.
Finally around 4:30 Tristan told Rory to get ready for dinner and left. She sat on the bed for almost 10 minutes before her cell went off.
"Hello?"
"Dinner's at 6 and you have to be ready so get moving." She laughed at how well Tristan knew her.
"Where are you by the way?"
"I had to see a family friend before dinner, don't worry I'll be ready in time." He chuckled as he hung up. He briskly walked across the busy New York City street before jogging up the stairs of the expansive apartment building. Grinning to himself as he reached the 4th floor, he knew that inviting this person to the festivities would put the icing on the cake. It felt like he waited forever until a man answered the door somewhat glaring at Tristan for stopping by.
"Can I help you?"
"Mr. Christopher Hayden?" The older man just nodded trying to get rid of his young punk in his eyes.
"My name is Tristan Dugrey and I want to marry your daughter." Christopher Hayden looked up at the boy with shock written all over his face. He ushered the young boy in needing to sit down wait no he needed a drink first.
"You w-want to m-m-marry Rory?" He stuttered out still trying to wrap his head around the shocking news.
"Yes sir, I love your daughter very much and I thought it I would ask for your permission considering you're her father and all."
"Aren't you a little young to be thinking about marriage?"
"Just because I want to ask her sir doesn't mean we're walking down the aisle tomorrow."
"So you plan on having a long engagement?"
"Yes sir." Christopher nodded finishing off his whiskey instantly wanting another but he fought against it.
"So you came all the way to New York City to ask me for permission?"
"Not exactly."
"Please do tell." Christopher replied getting up and getting another whiskey beyond his better judgment.
"I'm spending the weekend with Rory sir; I'm proposing tonight in Central Park, everyone's going to be here."
"Define everyone." He inquired leaning against the bar.
"Lorelai, Luke, Sookie, Jackson, my parents and my grandparents."
"Why not her grandparents?" Christopher asked though he didn't know why he cared.
Tristan sighed knowing that he would have to tell him if he wanted him there. "On my 18th birthday I gave Rory a promise ring and well Mrs. Gilmore flipped out saying that we were going to run away and elope so she would have nothing to do with the wedding. Rory got upset and we tried to get them out of the picture even asking my grandfather to pay off Rory's tuition to Chilton but he wouldn't buy it saying some society crap. So I vowed to get her out of their death grip." Christopher sat flabbergasted at how cruel Lorelai's parents had become since he last saw them and instantly felt bad for not being able to help Lorelai pay for Chilton.
"Well Tristan I think that you coming here and asking for my permission is honorable and with that if you hurt her you'll die." Tristan stood and shook Christopher's hand shocking him.
"If you want to be there tonight here's where we'll be." He scribbled something down on the paper and handed to Christopher before almost running out the apartment. It was 5:25 and he had to get ready for dinner.
Promptly at 6 o'clock Tristan and Rory emerged from their hotel suite hand in hand as they made their way to dinner. Tristan was battling with the butterflies in his stomach to at least look and sound normal. He didn't need everything going down the drain now.
As they ate dinner they chatted of mindless unimportant things to fill the time. Rory was just in awe of the city at night as they walked the short distance to Central Park. Rory's little black dress was mostly covered by Tristan's suit jacket after she complained of being cold.
When they reached their destination in the middle of Central Park Tristan stopped Rory. She looked at him confused for a moment before he quickly saved the situation, "Let's sit and enjoy the park for awhile." She smiled and nodded. They sat in silence for awhile basking the true beauty of Central Park until Tristan caught Lorelai's eyes. She smiled and nodded her head at all the people here to celebrate with him.
"Rory?" She looked at him smiling the sparkle in her eye. Tristan just got down on one knee and looked up at Rory. "Rory, you know that ever since I laid eyes on you I've been crazy about you. You were the only girl that ever made me want to change who I was. You brought me and my father back together again. You truly do bring the best of me." Rory looked at him confusion and suspense shining in her blue eyes. "Mary," She chuckled a little at his accidental drop of her nickname. "Will you marry me?" He pulled the ring out of his pocket. She looked from the ring to Tristan for a mere 2 seconds which to Tristan was an eternity.
"Yes Bible Boy I'll marry you." Lorelai couldn't hold in anymore and burst out laughing. Rory looked up the source of laughter and smiled even wider. Tristan slipped the engagement ring on Rory's finger before she took off jumping into her mother's arms.
"Hey kiddo, you didn't think that I would miss this did you?"
"How'd you know?" Rory asked as all the surprise guests made their way out of their hiding places.
"Tristan planned for us to be here." Tristan smiled as Rory flung herself into his arms. Tristan noticed Christopher standing a little behind everyone smiling at Tristan and Rory.
"I think there's someone else here to congratulate us." He whispered into her ear. She turned and squealed.
"Tristan how did you.." Rory trailed off as she hugged her father.
"This young man came to me this afternoon to ask for my permission. I knew that I couldn't pass up the opportunity to see my favorite girl."
"That's my boy." Tristan's father confessed before for the first time in ages giving Tristan a hug.
"Aw Bible Boy, you did good." Lorelai joked poking Tristan in the side. As the adults complained of being tired they all headed back to the hotel congratulating the teens once more.
"I love you." Rory whispered as they embraced in the middle of Central Park dancing to no music.
"I love you too." Their eyes met and they shared a long kiss. Things were finally complete for the two; there was no need to find someone else. The only problem was how to go about getting married without Emily Gilmore having anything to do with it.
A/N: The proposal came to me after watching that commercial where the guy proposed and then her family was there I thought it was pretty sweet. But now here's the thing that you have to help me with: Do I continue with this story or start another? You decide!