DISCLAIMER: I do not own anything to do with Gilmore Girls or the song "What's Up Lonely?" by Kelly Clarkson. I am simply borrowing them for a little while.
Hello again! To make up for my serious lack of updating before, I am updating again! Thanks again for the reviews! I was so glad to see that people didn't give up on this story! You all definitely made me smile when I was having a rough time. So, here comes another chapter!
Lorelai had just gotten home from a coffee run at Luke's. She practically ran home after hearing all the rumors of Rory walking around with a cute blonde kid. She didn't exactly trust the word of Luke or the rest of the town, and was determined to learn the truth herself. "Daughter, where are you?" She shouted as she stepped into the kitchen.
A few seconds later, Rory answered, "My room!"
Lorelai walked over and threw open her daughter's door. Rory looked up from her bed where she was busy studying and said, "Geeze mom, someone have too much coffee today?"
"I'm going to ignore that little comment of yours and ask you about the blonde kid all of Stars Hollow saw you walking around with." Lorelai pushed aside some of Rory's books and sat on the bed next to her.
Rory smiled and said, "Oh, that was Tristan."
Lorelai's eyes grew wide and she said, "Tristan, as in the evil boy we spent all weekend forgetting?"
"Yup, that one." Rory couldn't help but be happy. Tristan had dropped her off at her house with the promise that he would see her tomorrow at school.
"Whoa, okay. What did I miss?"
"Well, it all started with a fight with Paris and then Tristan ran after me and we talked… and kissed." Rory said the last part quietly. She looked at Lorelai as she could tell she was processing.
Lorelai wasn't exactly surprised, but she hadn't expected it to happen so quickly. "Wow, uh hun, don't you think that is kind of fast? I mean just the other day you were crying about him and now, kissing?"
"I know mom, but he really talks to me. I'm really starting to understand him and it is really easy for me to tell him things too."
"Let me guess, he gave you the 'misunderstood rich kid' speech, right?"
Rory glared at her and forcefully said, "No, it's not like that mom! You don't know him!"
Lorelai sighed and moved closer to Rory and said, "Okay, I'm sorry. It's just that I don't want him to hurt you. From what I've heard, he is quite the playboy."
Rory remained silent for a few moments and then said quietly, almost to herself, "I know, and that scares me too. I never wanted to care about him, but I really do. I think I should at least give this a shot."
"Okay, I trust your judgment. You are, after all, the brains in this operation. I just provide the witty commentary."
Rory smiled and pulled Lorelai into a hug. "Thanks mom."
"No problem kid." Lorelai said, still hugging Rory.
Once they pulled apart, Rory said, "Um, mom?"
"Yeah?"
"Now that we got that out of the way, I need to tell you something else."
"Oh, no. What happened?"
Rory noticed the panic on Lorelai's face and quickly said, "Oh, don't worry, it's nothing bad. I just wanted to tell you that Tristan and I had a little encounter with Dean."
Lorelai let out a deep breath and said, "Oh, I bet that didn't go over so well. What did he say?"
"Oh, you know, just how I should be ashamed of myself for kissing Tristan like that when I would never do it with him. I think the word 'tease' was used. Tristan stuck up for me though, and I told Dean off. It was actually kind of great to see his face when I told him I couldn't help how I felt." Rory finished rambling and looked at her mom expectantly.
"God, what a jerk. I can't believe I thought he was a perfect boyfriend for you."
"Yeah, well, you weren't the only one. That's why this whole thing with Tristan seems so much better. We both know that saying the 'L' word is a big deal and we need to take some time to understand each other before we officially date."
Lorelai looked confused and said, "Wait, you aren't dating? I'm lost again."
"Well, not officially, I guess. He called me his girlfriend and I thought the whole thing was too fast, so we are going to take things slow and see what happens from there."
"Wow, you have one complicated love life. How about some chocolate, huh?" Lorelai said and stood, grabbing Rory's arm and pulling her out the door.
Rory woke up the next morning and hurried to get ready so she could grab some coffee before catching her bus. As soon as she was showered and dressed, she followed Lorelai out the door and towards Luke's. Lorelai stopped suddenly and Rory didn't notice and walked into her back. "Mom! How about a brake light next time?"
Rory followed Lorelai's stare and looked over to see Tristan leaning against the front of his car. "Either we won some sort of awesome contest, or that's for you." Lorelai said, smiling at the look on her daughter's face. Rory just stood there, staring at Tristan with a happy grin on her face.
Tristan walked over towards the two and said, "Hello, I'm Tristan." Lorelai took his offered hand and leaned forward and whispered, "You hurt her, this entire town will hunt you down, got it?"
Tristan furrowed his eyebrows together and said, "Got it."
"Well, it seems as though you have alternate transportation, so I will see you after work. Bye hun." Lorelai gave Rory a quick kiss on the cheek and continued on her way.
As soon as Lorelai was out of sight, Tristan said, "Morning Mary."
"What are you doing here?" Rory asked.
Tristan smirked and said, "We went over this the other day Mary. You are not going to take the bus, now let's go."
Rory allowed Tristan to lead her to the passenger side and open the door. Once they were moving, she said, "You know Tristan, you really don't have to do this everyday. It is really out of your way."
"I know, but I want to. End of discussion."
Rory laughed and said, "No, not end of discussion. I really-"
Tristan stopped at a light and leaned over and gave her a quick kiss. "Don't you dare argue with me Mary. I will always win."
"Oh, I see. You think you can just kiss me and I will shut my mouth." Rory asked playfully.
"I've never had a problem with it before." Tristan smirked as he kept his eyes forward, waiting for her reaction.
"Huh, we'll just have to see about that one." Rory said, happy to be bantering with him again.
"Oh, you will. Trust me."
Rory just smiled and shook her head at him. A little while later, Tristan slowed down and turned into a shopping complex. "Tristan, what are we doing here? We're going to be late."
Tristan gently grabbed Rory's face and turned her eyes in the direction of a Starbucks. "I'm supposed to provide you with coffee, remember?"
A bright smile grew on Rory's face and she said, "Well, well, well. I'm impressed. Maybe you are worth keeping around."
"That's what they tell me." Tristan said as he got out of the car and followed Rory who was already on her way to getting coffee.
Once they got their coffee, they got back in the car and headed to school. They pulled to a stop in the parking lot and Rory leaned over and gave him a long kiss. Tristan smiled as he tasted the combination of coffee and mint on her lips. "What was that for?"
Rory got out of the car and waited for Tristan to follow her. "Just wanted to remind you that you're not the only one who can kiss."
Tristan shook his head and grinned. "Mary, Mary, Mary. How could I ever forget that?"
Rory smiled and continued walking into the school. Tristan remained a decent distance from her, as he did not want to draw attention to them. They weren't even really dating yet, and he certainly didn't want the entire school going nuts over the two of them. Rory noticed this and stopped, waiting for him to come at her side. Once he began passing by her, she reached out and grabbed his hand.
"And just where do you think you're going?" She asked.
Tristan glanced at her in surprise and said, "I just assumed…"
"Well, you assumed wrong. Let's go." Rory led him to her locker and she got her things for the day. The rumor mill had already begun, and it was going to be an interesting day.
So, not a very eventful chapter, but it was important for Lorelai to know what was going on. I'm not in love with this chapter, so if you could please review and let me know what you think! Any suggestions? Thanks for continuing to read this! Review please!