A/N: oh my goodness sorry I haven't updated in forever. I've been busy with school and all that. anywhoo I'm going to try and write a good chapter. here goes nothing. btw thanks for the advice )

-Story-

Everywhere she looked, she saw snow. It was beautiful. The feeling of the season, the air, and the whole atmosphere was what she loved. But when she remembered what happened to her the year before she felt scared, alone. All the feelings she had before disappeared. Tears welled up in her eyes. A gush of cold air kissed her face. She ran to Lukes and sat on the nearest chair. Luke came up to her and gave her a mug full of warm delight. She put her hands on the cup and felt the warmth go up her fingers and her arms. She placed her mouth on the rim and sipped the coffee. She felt the heat go back to her cheeks and down to her tummy. Warm again. She adored the feeling.

Flashback:

"Rory. I love you. Come on. Whatever I did to you, forget about it. I need you. I want you. I know you need me too. Please. Come to New York." She couldn't look at him. She couldn't believe her ears. What nerve does he have? She turned around and started walking away. She felt a hand touch her arm. She looked up. He had tears in his eyes. "I can't. I need to stay here. Besides it's Christmas." "Rory, if you love me come." She loved him so much but she couldn't go on. "I love you but…I-I-I cant. Jess. Please. Go to Sam. She loves you too. Anyways, She's –she's -carrying your son. Don't you understand? YOUR SON. YOU'RE GOING TO BE A DAD. GET THAT THROUGH YOU HEAD." She picked up the closest thing to her-a book. The book he gave her for Christmas. She gave it back to him. "Merry Christmas Jess."

End of Flashback (A/N: Ok I'm in love with Jess. I want him with Rory. But this is a Trory. So back to the story.)

Ding

She heard the bell ring. She looked back and saw Brennon. She smiled. She liked him a lot. After Jess left, a week later she saw Brennon again. He was sweet. He understood her. He cared for her and comforted her after Jess left. Of course it wasn't exactly love that she felt for him, though maybe it was. But she didn't know exactly. In a way she still was in love with Jess. But she could never hurt Brennon. He was so good to her. She didn't want to break his heart.

"Hey babe" He came up to her and gave her a kiss on the cheek. "How's it going?"
"Um ok. Memories are coming." He smiled at her sympathetically.
"Hey it's a new year. A new Christmas. We'll make the best of it. Anyways I'm here." He gave her a I-know-you-want-me- smile and she hit him playfully.
"Oh yah, you know it" she joked.

They got up and headed out the door. He put his arm around her and they walked together, slowly. In the back of them they heard someone calling Rory.

Rory turned and saw Tristan. She groaned. Brennon looked at her and asked who this was. She told him it was an old friend from Chilton, also the new teacher people were talking about.

"Hey Ror. Um and you are?" He asked Brennon.
"Aloha. I'm Brennon, Rory's boyfriend." He put his hand out and Tristan shook it.
"What are you doing Tristan?" Rory asked coldly.
"Oh I'm just doing some holiday shopping, checking out the bookstore here." He said to her.
"Huh I see. Well me and my boyfriend are just walking alone to the square. Just getting ready for the winter festival that I'll be going with my boyfriend so please excuse us. She said putting great emphasis on certain words." Tristan got the idea and then said: "Oh ok then. Um it was nice meeting you Brennon. And I'll see you guys sometime later."
Clueless that was Brennon, he said: "Ya man. Same to you. Catch ya later bro."
Then he turned around, Rory still connected, and walked down the street.

Shocked and amused by what had just happened and by Rorys new flame, Tristan laughed to himself and walked inside the new bookstore, on a mission. His mission: A)save Rory from that freak B)By her the best gift ever. The best book for her Christmas gift.

Rory was shocked by what just happened. She couldn't believe Tristan. Ugh. She didn't know why he was thinking talking to them. Couldn't he tell that she wanted nothing to do with him. Also couldn't he tell that she was dating Brennon? Gosh what was his problem. Why was Rory thinking about him anyways? Got out of my mind Tristan. She thought

It got darker and Rory and Brennon headed off to the festival. She loved the Winter festival but it reminded her of Jess. Of when they went with Dean and Carla. She could feel tears welding up but shook them off and kissed her boyfriend. He was surprised but took her in and kissed her back. "What was that for?" he asked "Oh I just needed some reassurance. "Oh. Hey need some more?" She laughed and grabbed his head and gave him a long passionate kiss. Nothing could screw this night up. She hoped. And nothing did. But to what she doesn't know is that next week, would not be as great as what this night had turned out to be.

A/N: I hoped you enjoyed this chapter. I liked it. haha anywhoo. Um, that's kind of what happened in her past. And later on Tristan will find out after he does something really stupid to her. ok so yah. REVIEW PLEASE

PS. did You see Tuesday's episode? Oh my gosh with JESS AHHH Im fully reassured that him and rory are meant for each other. haha
ok

love jenn