Tristan and Rory walked quietly. They walked around the entire town, well not Deans house, but that was a given. They came onto the lake and Tristan started to talk. He had been waiting for her to say something but he realized she wasn't going to start the conversation.

"Are you happy that he's gone?" Tristan asked as they walked to the bridge. Rory sat down and Tristan sat next to her, their feet dangling towards the water.

She nodded. "I think so. I'm glad it's finally over" She laid her head down on his shoulder.

"Good. I'm glad you're happy"

"Me too"

They sat there in silence. Each contemplating certain events. Rory stared at the water. The last week had been so confusing, emotionally wise, and long. It had been a VERY long week. She was extremely happy that Dean would be gone and she wouldn't have to worry about him anymore.

Tristan sighed. Honestly, he loved this last week. Yes, it had been a bad week for her, but He got to spend more time with her, he got to show her another side of him. He wished she could love him back, love him like he loves her. But she needed time. He knew that. And he was too chicken to say anything to her.

"Tristan?"

"Yeah"

"Can you walk me home? I'm tired"

"Sure"

He got up first and helped her too her feet. They walked back to her house and walked to the porch. She looked into his eyes and leaned up. And in a second their lips crashed. She put her arms around his neck and He brought his hands up to her head. She pulled back.

"Oh my god Tristan I-"

"Ssssh" Tristan put a finger to her mouth. "Don't say anything just listen."

She nodded.

"I love you Rory Gilmore. I loved you since the minute you said no. At first yes you were just a challenge but when you said no, and after a few weeks, I fell in love. That kiss we shared at Louise's party was the best moment in my life. You make me a better man. I love you more then anything else. I'm not going to treat you like the others. You mean more to me then anything I could imagine. I'll wait as long as I have to. I'll wait a thousand years for you to be ready. I'll do anything for you. Anything at all. I've loved spending time with you this past week and I'm ready to give you the rest of my life. I love you Rory Gilmore and I'm not going anywhere."

She stared at him and in less then a second her lips were on his. He pressed her body against his and held tight. His speech ran through her head. Her heart was racing. This was more then she could have imagined. And that was her favorite part.

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