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A/N: I am sorry for not including Gigi. However I know I have said this before. I had like three stories partially written I, then I moved. I didn't see them again until we cleaned out our garage earlier this year. When I wrote the story there was no Gigi so I didn't write her in. And when I was typing it up I didn't even think twice about it. She isn't mentioned much and I just wasn't thinking. So I am going to continue with the story I already had written and not include her. She really isn't important to this story. But thank you for all the reviews! I did move down the rating, however in a few chapters it will be raised back to M. And Once again thank you to Hadley. I don't know what I would do without you. Not only as a critic but also as a friend. I have one more thing to say before I continue. I am really surprised that except for one review all the rest were positive. I will be the first to catch a flaw in my writing. I love to write and it is what I want to do. The fact that you are enjoying my story means a lot to me. Also I don't know how often I will be able to Review now that I am in college with 18 units. I will try my best. I am finally settled into my Dorm so that should make it easier.
A Plan To Fool
The Next Morning
Sunlight was filtering through the sliding glass door. The bright light invade Rory's eyes as she tried to hold on to last remnants of sleep. However she soon noticed that her pillow was not only warm but was moving up and down and that her leg was wrapped around something that in her sleep hazy mind she could not identify. When she finally opened her eyes knowing she would not be able to get back to sleep she realized that Tristan was her pillow. And she had her legs intertwined with his. Her stirring caused Tristan to wake up.
"Good morning Mary." Tristan said his voice deep and husky from sleep.
"Good morning Bible Boy." Rory said as she tilted her head up to meet his eyes. "Exactly how did we get in this position?" She started to move away but Tristan's arm around her held her in place.
"It seems you couldn't keep your hands off me." He responded reluctantly letting her go.
"Um excuse me? I think it was you who couldn't keep their hands to themselves." She said getting up.
"I was only joking, and just so you know, we were on my side of the tent. That means you came to me." He said also getting up. He then walked to her and whispered in her ear. "Not that I am complaining, I would wake up next to you any day."
Just then the phone line in his room started ringing. He went to go answer the phone before the person hung up.
"Hello." Tristan said.
"Tristan this is your mother." Hayley DuGrey stated.
"Hi mom is something wrong?" Tristan asked wondering why she would call him.
"No darling, I was calling to remind you of the Benefit for the new hospital wing. The one that is going to be in three weeks." She told her son. Which caused him to roll his eyes, he knew what was coming.
"Yes mom, I remembered and I am coming. We have been over this." Tristan said tersely.
"Well I wanted to remind you that we have you as two. So bring a date. And try and make her suitable this time Tristan. You should know who is and isn't by now. I want to see you with some one respectable. Its not too early to think of forever." She recited the line she went over every time they talked.
"Ok mom. I have to go. I have to study for an English exam. Bye see you in three weeks." Tristan said and then hung up.
"Who was that?" Rory asked as he entered the living room.
"Why? Are you jealous Mary?" Tristan asked. When he saw she was not amused he answered her. As he did he ran a hand through his hair. "That was my mom calling to remind me about a benefit in three weeks."
"Oh yeah, my grandma is making me go to that." Rory said.
"Did you get the 'suitable' date speech too, or is that just a charming attribute of my mother." He asked her.
"Oh no I got it too. With the added bonus of 'its never to late to think about your future.'" Rory said rolling her eyes. She glared at him when Tristan started laughing.
"Its not you. My mom said almost the same thing to me." Tristan said. Which caused her to laugh as well.
"I guess all those society types think alike." Rory said.
"So did Lorelai get the same speech?" Tristan asked.
"No, I think Grandma has given up on her. " Rory said. Just then her stomach grumbled.
"Maybe we should get something to eat." Tristan said laughing.
"Okay, let me change and then we can go." She said as they headed to their rooms. When she reached her door she turned around and said "Tristan?"
"Yeah?" He asked.
"Thanks." She told him and disappeared into her room to get ready.
The Diner
"I still can't believe how much you can eat. " Tristan said as they were finishing their food. "Not that I am complaining I think its sexy that you feel comfortable to eat what you want and not just a salad."
"Whatever, my mom can eat more." Rory said.
"Really, now that I would have to see to believe." He said laughing.
After they had paid the check and were walking back to the apartment Rory desided to speak.
"So we have that English exam to study for." She stated.
"Wow, for some one who is supposed to be so smart that was not the most intelligent thing to say Mary." Tristan said, which caused him a punch in the arm.
"I had a point Bible Boy." Rory said. "I was going to ask you if you wanted to study together."
"Wait, Rory Gilmore just asked me to study with her Are you okay?" Tristan asked as he playfully checked her forehead for a temperature.
"What on earth is wrong with you? Its not like I purposed." Rory asked him.
"I do believe you told me sophomore year that you viewed studying as a solitary activity." Tristan stated every matter-of-factly.
"I can't believe you remembered that!" Rory exclaimed.
"What can I say. I happen to have gift when it comes to my memories of you." Tristan stated. "I wouldn't mind studying with you though. You could probably help me keep on track."
"Ok, so when we get home, I will change into comfy clothes and then we can study." Rory told him.
"Ok." Was all he said as they walked into the building where their apartment was.
The Apartment 3 hours later
Rory and Tristan were sitting on the couch, reading over their notes. However Rory noticed that she was missing some of hers and saw that they were to Tristan's right. Since she was on his left, and didn't want to disturb him, she decided she would just reach over him. This ended up as her straddling him. Tristan acting purely on instinct grabbed her ass and flipped them over in one swift motion so he was now on top, with her pinned to the cushions. He was leaning in to kiss her when he heard a knock at the door. As soon as he realized what had happened he got up and started running his hand through his hair.
"Rory I am so sorry, I wasn't even thinking." Tristan said.
"Tristan its fine" Rory stated as she walked over to the door to see who was there.
"Hey guys what's up?" Paris asked as she walked in. Seeing how flustered they both were she asked, "Did I interrupt something?"
"No, we were just studying." Rory answered a little to fast causing Paris to raise an eyebrow at her.
"Ok, anyway I do have a reason to be here." Paris said. Then looking at Tristan asked, "Do you think me and Rory can have a moment alone?"
"Sure, no problem." Tristan answered as he walked into his room.
"What's up Paris? Do you need anything to drink?" Rory asked. Paris just shook her head.
"No lets just sit down." Paris said heading for the couch.
"Paris come on it can't be that bad." Rory said as she joined Paris on the couch.
"Yes it can Rory." Paris said as she buried her head in her hands.
"Paris what is it?" Rory asked, getting worried then it dawned on her, "Did Kyle break up with you?"
"No, he didn't. Its worse." Paris deadpanned.
"What is it? Just tell me." Rory told her.
"He wants to take me to visit his parents this weekend." Paris told her, saying it as if it were the end of the world.
"That's great Paris!" Rory exclaimed, then when Paris shot her a look she said "Or not."
"I should be happy right?" Paris asked.
"Yeah that's a big step. I don't get why it's bad." Rory said.
"Well it means we are getting serious. I have never been serious. In fact the only other date I ever had was the one you set me and Tristan up on!" Paris almost screamed.
"What's wrong with serious? I mean you live together?" Rory asked.
"I don't know I just freaked. They are going to hate me!" Paris said.
"No they won't. They will love you just like Kyle does, okay not exactly like he does, that would be gross." Rory stated laughing, which made Paris laugh.
"Will you help me pick out what to wear?" Paris pleaded.
"I don't know. That didn't go to well last time. In fact I still haven't gotten back my mom's clothes." Rory told her.
"I know and I am sorry. But this time is different. Tristan was never going to be mine, and as you put it Kyle loves me. I just need to make sure my clothes make the right staement." Paris assured her.
"Okay, I will help you. What are friends for anyway?" Rory said as she gave Paris a hug.
"Thank you so much." Paris told her.
"No problem. When are you going?" Rory asked.
"This weekend. So how about you come over and help me then." Paris said.
"Sure thing. I will call you latter. You should get back so Kyle doesn't think you left him." Rory said walking her to the door.
"Sounds good." Paris said hugging Rory one more time before leaving.
"Bye." Rory said and then shut the door and sighed.
"So guy trouble?" Tristan asked as he walked out of his room.
"Yeah, Kyle wants her to meet his parents." Rory told him.
"Well I would expect that, they are living together." Tristan said.
"I know, she asked for my help, although I can't imagine why. The last time I helped her the date didn't go so well." Rory said shooting him a purposeful look.
"Hey, you asked me to take her out. " Tristan said in his own defenence. "You asked me to try and I did."
"I know. I guess it worked out ok. She is with Kyle now and everything." Rory said.
"Yeah they seem happy." Tristan said.
"That they do." Rory said back. "So what do you say we order some food and watch a movie."
"Why Mary I am shocked!" Tristan exclaimed. "We have a test tomorrow!"
"Yeah, but I have had all the studying I can take for one day." Rory told him.
"Right." Tristan said remembering their earlier predicament.
"So what do you feel like? Pizza, Chinese, Indian?" Rory asked. Saying the last one hopefully.
"How about Indian." Tristan said.
"Have I ever told you how happy I am that you moved in?" Rory said as she got up to order the food.
"You only say that because I will eat Indian food with you." Tristan said back.
"Blasphemy!" Rory exclaimed laughing.
"Yeah, yeah. So what movie do you want to watch?" He asked as she walked back into the living room, and she was striating up for their night in.
"Uh… how about The Wedding Singer?" Rory asked.
"Sure I guess. I am going to get changed into more comfortable clothes." Tristan said.
"Yeah me too. The food will be here in 30 minutes." Rory told him.
Five minutes later they were both out of their rooms in their night clothes. They sat down on the couch to just wait for the food, and to tidy the living room a little more to make watching the movie a little more comfortable. When they were done the food was there and Rory went to the takeout jar to get money to pay for the food. She brought it into the living room where Tristan already had drinks.
"Ah, so you remembered that I like soda with my Indian food." Rory stated as she set out the containers.
"Yup, although you do choose it over coffee other times too. " Tristan responded.
"I am just glad you can eat this. Mom always use to say how you could never get the smell out." Rory said.
"I know you have told me that before." He said as he turned on the movie and sat down with his food.
They both watched in silence, occasionally laughing at the jokes. Tristan kept looking at Rory and when she caught him she decided to say something.
"What? Do I have sauce on my face?" She asked him.
"No, you don't. I was just thinking." Tristan said.
"Is that such a good idea?" Rory teased.
"Haha Mary, Very funny. " Tristan said to her.
"Okay Bible Boy what pray tell were you thinking about?" Rory aksed him
"The benefit. And how I will find a suitable date." Tristan answered.
"It can't be that hard. Just don't look for bimbos." Rory said.
"I was actually thinking maybe we could go together. I mean who could be more suitable then a Gilmore or a DuGrey?" Tristan asked.
"I don't know if you would be considered suitable." Rory joked. When Tristan playfully glared at her she added, "Yes that's fine. It saves me from going and finding some one."
"Really I thought you would say no." Tristan told her truthfully.
"Why? I mean we are friends. Friends can ask friends for favors." Rory said, although as soon as she realized what she said she regretted it.
"Really? Then how about we turn off this movie and go back to my room?" Tristan propositioned.
"Watch it DuGrey," She said playfully. "So how are we going to do this?"
"Well it's quite simple, we turn off the movie and head to my room, then when we get there we undress, find the bed and then-" Tristan said as he slowly got closer to her and his voice got lower and huskier.
"I meant about the benefit gutter brain." Rory said blushing.
"What do you mean? Didn't you just say we were going together? I was just kidding about the favor thing." Tristan said, thinking she was rethinking going with him. He knew he shouldn't bait her like that but couldn't help it.
"Yeah I am still going with you. I know you well enough to know that you are kidding. What I meant was are we going as friends or what?" Rory asked.
"What would fall in the 'or what' category?" Tristan asked.
"Going as a couple." Rory said which caused Tristan to look at her. "Of course a fake couple."
"Right, I knew that." Tristan said. "So basiclly we are going to fool my parents and our grandparents that we are dating?"
"Yeah I guess. I wasn't thinking about it that way. Mom will be so proud!" Rory said laughing.
"So what is involed in the whole couple thing?" Tristan asked.
"Right I forgot. You really haven't done the whole couple thing." Rory said.
"Not really no." Tristan laughed.
"Okay well we have to know stuff about each other which we do. Well some stuff. Other stuff like how long we have dated, things like that." Rory told him.
"Well we can say we started dating when we meet up here which would make it about two months by the benefit." Tristan said.
"Okay that works. This will also keep them off our backs about dating. This is a great idea. But we need to know more about each other." Rory said.
"Rory I already know way more about you then any other girl I have seen." Tristan said.
"We need to make this believable, Tristan." Rory said.
"They aren't going to quiz us Rory." Tristan said laughing again.
"There is stuff that might come up. You never know what people will ask you about the other person." Rory said. They were now facing each other the Movie having been turned off.
"Okay so what kind of stuff do boyfriends and girlfriends know about each other?" Tristan asked. He was obliviously in uncharted territory.
"Well stuff about each other and each others families. We kinda covered the family thing last night." Rory answered blushing at the memory. This didn't go unnoticed by Tristan.
"Ok so do you want to do like they did in the Parent Trap and change information about our lives?" Tristan joked.
"I can't believe you not only have seen The Parent Trap, but also reference it in conversation." Rory said laughing.
"Watch it or your on your own. Besides I have a sister remember." Tristan said.
"Okay I'll let it slide, for now. It's getting late. Lets clean up and go to bed we can finish this tomorrow." Rory said.
"So now that we are 'dating' can we share a bed?" Tristan asked suggestively.
" First off we are fake dating and second I don't think I could keep my hands off you." Rory said as she ran off to her room, causing Tristan to groan.
This should be fun. They both though as they drifted off to sleep.