Love ALWAYS Finds a Way:
a/n: Sorry it took me so long to update. At first I had just ran out of ideas then my computer went nuts. It still is, but it's better. Well, anyways I hope you enjoy!
Happy Valentine's Day:
Rory woke up the morning of Valentine's day and found roses laying on the edge of her bed.
She looked around her room and noticed a trail of petals leading out the door.
She smiled to herself and picked them up.
'Good morning, baby. Follow the roses for the next clue.
I love you, Tris'"Hmm," Rory thought.
She followed the petals. They led her to the kitchen table that had an envelope and a large cup of coffee sitting on it.
Rory picked up the coffee and took a sip before opening the envelope.
Inside she found another 'clue' that read:
'Go to Emerald's Diner remember our first date. Get anything you like; it's all covered.
I love you.'
Rory smiled just at the thought of it.
She quickly got dressed and headed to the diner.
When she got there a waitress greeted her, "Are you Ms. Gilmore?"
"Yes," Rory nodded.
"Come with me," the waitress led her to her and Tristan's usual table.
Rory sat down and picked up her menu.
She ordered and ate. The waitress came back and handed her another 'clue'.
'Go to Macy's. Buy you something nice. (They've got my card.) Then go to Stars Hallow and meet me at the gazebo at 7.
I love you.'
Rory smiled to herself before reaching for her phone. She dialed Tristan's number and waited for him to answer.
"Rory, you can't call and ask questions. Just have fun," Tristan warned smiling.
"But, Tris," Rory whined.
"No, 'buts' Rory," Tristan was still smiling.
"Fine. I'll see you later. I love you."
"Love you, too, babe."
Rory hung up and headed to Macy's.
Meanwhile in Stars Hallow, Lori woke up when she felt something brush her lips.
Lori opened her eyes a little, but quickly closed them when she realized it was Jess.
She moved her hands to his hair and kissed him back.
A few moments later, Jess pulled away, "Happy Valentine's day, baby."
Jess handed her a card with a single red rose attached to it and a box of chocolate.
"Well, aren't you Mr. Romantic?" Lori smiled at him and opened the card.
The front of the card had a heart with the words 'Happy Valentine's day' written across it. On the inside was nothing but Jess's handwriting. As she read it her eyes began to fill with happy tears.
'Lori,
I love you so much. Thank you so much for forgiving me and letting me come back into your life. I would do anything and everything for you and Grace. You two are my world. Lori, I'd be so lost without you. I'm sorry for leaving like I did. I wish I could turn back time. Thanks again. I hope this Valentine's Day leads to many more. I'm trying hard to be the perfect guy for you. I love you. Happy V-day!
Love,
Jess.'
"You are perfect," Lori said before kissing him again.
Jess deepened the kiss and pushed his way on her.
His hands rested on the sides of her waist under her shirt.
Jess began to kiss her neck softly; She moved her hands back to his hair.
"I love you," she whispered.
Jess pulled back and smirked at her before capturing her lips again.
Lori was just about to lift his shirt when Gracie began to cry.
Both groaned.
"I'll go get her," Lori said as Jess rolled off of her.
At Macy's, Rory was looking at dresses.
She found one that was silver satin that came right below her knee. It was sleeveless and had pleats in the front that were burgundy velvet. (a/n: if you really wanna know what it looks like it looks like Faye's dress from That Thing You Do. Except without sleeves.)
Rory got back into her other clothes and then went on a hunt for shoes.
She found some burgundy shoes that were about 4 inches high and backless.
"Perfect," She said aloud.
She made her way to the register.
"Um, I'm Rory Gilmore. You're supposed to have my boyfriend's cred…" Rory began.
But the lady was already ringing everything up, "Here ya go! Have a nice day!"
"You too," Rory was all smiles.
"Good mornin', baby," Lori scooped Gracie into her arms.
"Mama!" Gracie smiled.
"You certainly picked a good time to wake up," Lori ginned at both Gracie and Jess.
"I'd have to agree," Jess came behind her and placed his arms around her waist, "Hey, Gracie."
"Dada!" Gracie reached out to him.
Jess took her from Lori.
"I'm hungry," Lori told him.
"Does that ever change?" Jess asked with a smirk.
Lori shook her head no, "I'mma get dressed. You get her dressed. Let's go to Dad's."
Jess nodded and went over to Gracie's closet and got her something to wear.
While Lori was getting dressed, her phone rang.
"Rory, huney, I'm not aloud to give answers. Don't tempt me," Lori laughed into the phone.
"Does everyone know about this?" Rory asked.
"Yup!" Lori hung up without another word and giggled.
She was just putting her shirt on when Jess came in with Gracie.
"You did good this time!" Lori said looking at the pink shirt and jeans that Gracie had on.
A few days before, Jess had dressed her in some bad stuff. It didn't match, it was on wrong, it was bad.
"Thanks. I try my best," Jess said sarcastically.
The ride to Stars Hallow was slow for Rory. She was really anxious to know what was going on.
When she arrived at her house there, Tristan wasn't there. She was utterly confused.
She decided to go to Luke's to waste time and MAYBE get some answers.
"RORY!" Lori and Lorelai screeched excitedly when she entered the diner.
"Hey you two," Rory plopped on a stool next to them.
"Happy V-day!" Lorelai beamed.
Rory smiled back at her, "Tristan has really out done himself."
Lori and Lorelai giggled.
The girls got lunch and talked then went their separate ways.
Rory had finally made her way to the gazebo where she found Tristan looking incredibly handsome and red and white rose petals everywhere.
"You look beautiful," Tristan slowly looked Rory up and down.
"Thank you," Rory paused, "You look pretty good too."
Tristan pulled her to him, "I love you."
"Hm. I love you more."
"Doubt it."
Rory grinned at him before kissing him.
After pulling away, Tristan took her hand and led her to Luke's.
When they walked in, it wasn't the normal Luke's mood.
The lights were dim and there was one table with candles lit on it.
"Wow. I never knew the diner could be romantic," Rory laughed a little.
"It took a while, but Luke finally agreed. I figured I should take you to your favorite place on Valentine's Day."
Rory giggled again.
Tristan pulled the chair out for Rory to sit, "Well, aren't we the perfect gentleman tonight."
"What can I say? I try my best," Tristan smirked.
Tristan went to the other side of the table and sat down.
"Oh, um. I got you card. It's nothing much, not near this, but," Rory began.
"Ror, it's okay," Tristan paused to open the card, "It's great."
After they ate, they went back out to the gazebo.
For a few minutes neither spoke, they just took in each other's presence.
Tristan walked behind Rory and placed his arms around her waist and kissed her neck softly.
"Hey, Tris," Rory said quietly.
"Hm," Tristan said before continuing kissing her neck.
"Thanks for everything. I love you so much," Rory turned in his arms to kiss his lips.
Tristan pulled away and held both of her hands in his, "I love you too."
Then he got down on one knee and pulled out a small box and grabbed her left had again.
"Will you marry me, Mare?"
A few tears few down her cheeks as she nodded her head, "YES!"
Tristan placed the ring on her finger. It was white gold banded with small diamonds all around with one larger princess cut diamond in the middle.
He stood up; Rory jumped in his arms and kissed his mouth hard.
"Congratulations!" Lori and Lorelai squealed from behind them.
a/n: Whatcha think? Once again I'm terribly sorry it took so long to update…Don't forget about the purty review button!