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.

I'm back! So, it seems that Tuesdays are probably going to be the best day for me to update because I only have two classes today. Well, technically I slept through the first one, but that's just between me and you guys! Anyways, thank you, thank you, thank you for the reviews! You guys are so truly awesome! I can't really think of a better way of thanking you guys besides saying that the reviews are truly appreciated! On with the story…

"Are you serious? Wow, kid, you must have been in literary heaven." Lorelai said excitedly as she and Rory sat on the couch and ate junk food.

Rory smiled brightly and said, "I know! It was amazing mom!" Rory had come home from school in an exceptionally good mood. She couldn't remember the last time she had felt this happy.

"I must say, this guy is really pulling out all the stops. I'm a little jealous." Lorelai said with a mouth full of popcorn.

Rory just shrugged her shoulders and said, "Yeah, I guess he is."

"Did I just miss something? You went from happy to sad in 3.5 seconds."

"It's just… I don't really know what to expect with Tristan. He is definitely not the boyfriend type, but he is trying so hard. What if he's trying too hard?"

Lorelai gave Rory a sympathetic smile and said, "Trust me, hun. There is no such thing. Let's just watch this movie and get our minds off boys."

Rory let out a laugh and said, "Yeah, mom. Because 'The Notebook' is such a great movie to get our minds off boys."

Lorelai smiled mischievously and said, "Oh, who cares? Ryan Gosling is beautiful."

The two girls settled in and watched their movie, almost completely in silence. The silence was interrupted, however, with the occasional 'awwing' at the TV.

Rory awoke the next morning in a very uncomfortable position on the couch. She turned to roll over, but succeed in hitting Lorelai in the head instead. "Ah, watch it!"

"Sorry, mom. Didn't see you there."

Lorelai rolled off the couch and onto the floor and said, "Lukes. Coffee. Now."

Rory followed Lorelai into the kitchen but stopped in her tracks when she noticed the clock that read: 8:15. "Oh my god! No time for coffee, I'm late for school!"

Lorelai sleepily looked between her daughter and the clock and finally said, "Okay, you hurry and get ready. You can take the Jeep."

Rory was already half way to the bathroom where she took a quick shower and pulled on her uniform. She grabbed her backpack and shouted a quick goodbye to Lorelai before flying out the front door. Rory was stopped on her way to the Jeep by running into something hard.

"Whoa, you okay Mary?"

Rory looked up and was met with Tristan's eyes playfully staring down at her. "Tristan? What are you doing here? You should be in school."

Tristan smirked and said, "I should be in school? Hmm, aren't we hypocritical this morning?"

Rory stepped back and glared at him. "I know, I know. I fell asleep on the couch and didn't wake up on time."

"Well, my dear Mary, that is why I am here. Let's go, shall we?" Tristan extended his arm for her to take.

Rory hesitantly linked her arm in his and followed him to his car where he opened her door and waited for her to be seated. Once Tristan was inside, Rory asked, "You came all the way to Stars Hollow because I was twenty minutes late?"

"Well, it is not a normal occurrence to not see you at school." Tristan pulled to a stop at a light and then added, "Plus I felt guilty."

Rory scrunched her face in confusion and said, "Guilty? Why should you feel guilty? I was the one drooling over Ryan Gosling, causing me to oversleep."

"I-" Tristan stopped and said, "I'm sorry, you were doing what?"

Rory blushed three shades of red and said, "Oh, nothing. My mom and I were just watching 'The Notebook' last night."

Tristan nodded and smiled. Rory smiled back at him, but then said, "Wait a minute… You never said why you felt guilty."

"Ahh, you have a good memory Mary. Okay, I feel guilty because I didn't pick you up for school this morning. If I had, you wouldn't have been late."

"No, Tristan. This is not your fault. I don't expect you to take me to school everyday." Rory grabbed his hand and smiled at the sheepish look on his face. She couldn't believe that he blamed himself for her being late. It was definitely cute, though.

Tristan brought her hand to his lips and gave it a kiss. "Still, I'm sorry. You see, I myself overslept and just barely made it to school."

"Oh, really? Man, that movie does wonders on people."

Tristan gave her a confused look and then realization came across his face. "No, Mary. I was not watching 'The Notebook' thank you very much. I had much more important things occupying my time."

"Like?"

"All in good time, Mary. All in good time." Tristan pulled the car into the school parking lot. As Rory was reaching to open the door, Tristan said, "Wait one second."

Rory stopped what she was doing and looked at Tristan expectantly. "What are you up to now Bibleboy?"

Tristan reached behind his seat and produced a to-go cup of Starbucks coffee. He handed it to Rory, who screamed in excitement. "Thank you, thank you, thank you! Seriously, I don't know how I would have made it through the day without coffee."

"Well, you better hurry up and drink it, because you are already pretty late." Tristan watched in amusement as Rory finished the whole cup in three gulps. The two quickly got out of the car and made their way into the school. Tristan followed Rory to her locker, much to her protest.

"Tristan, you have already ditched school to get me. Get to class already."

Tristan pretended to think for a moment and then shook his head and said, "Nope, I don't think so Mary."

"You're impossible, you know that?" Rory couldn't help but smile as he grabbed her bag and made his way down the hallway.

"As a matter of fact, I have heard that from time to time." Rory quickly sped up to catch up to Tristan. Just before getting to the door of Rory's second period class, Rory placed her hand on Tristan's shoulder and grabbed her bag away from him.

"Well, I will see you later Mary." Tristan turned and starting walking towards his own classroom down the hallway.

"And where do you think you're going?" Rory asked playfully.

Tristan pointed down the hallway and confusedly said, "Class? Someone I know seems to think it will be good for me."

"Yes, that's true… But not as much as this will." Rory stepped forward and wrapped her hands around Tristan's neck, pulling him into a kiss. Tristan remained in surprised stillness for a moment, but soon responded as he felt Rory's tongue run along his bottom lip. He opened his mouth and let her in, and they were soon pushed against the lockers in a passionate battle for control. The bell rang, signaling the end of class, and Rory quickly gave Tristan's chest a push and separated herself from him.

"Oh my god! I missed two classes!" Rory said worriedly.

Tristan was still smiling from the kiss and said, "Relax, Mare. It won't kill you. I myself greatly enjoyed the time I spent missing class."

Rory sighed and said, "Yeah, I guess it was pretty fun."

"You guess? Mary, if this hallway wasn't full of people, I would make you greatly regret that last statement."

Rory smiled playfully and began walking down the hall. "Well, I guess I'm lucky the hallway is full then. See you later Bibleboy."

Tristan stood in the middle of the hallway watching her retreating back until she rounded the corner. "Rory Gilmore, what are you doing to me?"

So, not a lot happened, but I personally thought it was fun! Oh yeah, I do not own "The Notebook" or Ryan Gosling, I am just slightly obsessed with that movie! Also, if you paid attention you could have picked up on a hint that something is happening in the next chapter! So, please review and let me know what you thought! Gilmore Girls is on tonight and I am so excited! Please make the day even better with a few reviews! Thanks!