AN: This story has finally been picked up again. I'm dusting it off and giving it another try. But you guys realized that when you got the last chapter. Just wanted to let you know I won't forget it again.
Disclaimer: I don't own them. But my birthday is coming up. So if any of you want to get me anything I'd like a certain smart ass, blonde haired, blue eyed Adonis. If you know what I mean.
Sweet like candy you rock
And sweet you roll
Lost for your I'm so lost for you
You crash into me
And I come into you
Tristan sat in the passenger seat looking out the window. Rory had been acting strange ever since they left Washington. She wouldn't tell him where they were going. And he hadn't seen a sign saying where they were in over twenty minutes. She was taking back roads, so she knew where she was going. He looked over at her and smiled. Even if she was acting weird he still loved her.
They had been in the car for three hours and his legs were starting to fall asleep. He was hit with the smell of the ocean making him forget about his legs. Where were they? Rory looked over at him and caught his attention.
"Are we stopping anytime soon?"
"We're almost there. A few more minutes." She said taking his hand.
A few minutes later they were pulling into the parking lot of a condominium. Tristan stared out the window at the building.
"Are we taking a break?" He asked as Rory got out of the car.
"This is where we're staying." She said grabbing a bag from the back seat.
Tristan followed her into the lobby and they waited for someone to help them.
He didn't know how she had done this but he was going to get answers later.
A woman walked up to them and Rory explained that they had a reservation.
"Name?"
"Gilmore."
Tristan gave her a surprised look wondering again how she had managed to do this. The woman gave them their key and he followed Rory back out of the building. It took them a few minutes to find their room but once they were settled Tristan pulled Rory over to the island in the kitchen.
"What is going on?"
"I pulled some strings and got us this place for a week."
"Are you serious?"
"Yeah." She said giving him a weird look.
"How did you manage to do this?"
"My mom has a friend that knows the owner. Which reminds me I need to call my mom."
Tristan stared at her in shock. He knew she didn't have the money to do this. Why had she done it? He wasn't complaining though, they had the whole week to enjoy being here. They were right on the beach. Virginia Beach to be exact, he had been here at least a dozen times in his life. She got off the phone a few minutes later and sat down next to him.
"I haven't been here in years. How'd you know how to get here?"
"When I went to Washington last summer we spent the weekend of Fourth of July here. Well not here, but a hotel near here."
"I used to come here with my parents when I was a kid." He said wrapping his arms around her.
They sat on the balcony watching the sun reflect on the ocean. Something in the distance caught Tristan's eye. Three dolphins were jumping out the water chasing each other as they went.
"You see that?" He whispered in her ear. He pointed out to where the he had seen them.
"Wow." She said breathlessly.
"You'll probably never see something like that again. I wish I had a camera."
Rory reached into her purse and pulled out her phone. She opened and started taking pictures before the dolphins swam off into the distance. Tristan pulled her against his chest as she sat back down between his legs. He rested his chin on her shoulder watching the sun sink further into the horizon.
An hour later Tristan had talked Rory into going to get something to eat. They sat outside a café watching people go by. Rory's phone rang breaking the silence between them.
"Hello?"
"Hi."
"I just talked to you two hours ago mom."
"I know. I just wanted to let you know that I'm still jealous of you. You get to the beach and I'm stuck working."
"I'll try not to rub it in."
"I'll let you go if you're busy."
"Bye mom."
Tristan stifled a laugh as Rory rolled her eyes. She wished his parents were more excepting of their relationship. Okay, so it was his dad. His mom liked Rory, after she had gotten to know her. But Jonathan Dugrey didn't want his son to be happy with anyone. They hadn't called since Pennsylvania. What kind of parent didn't call their kid just to see how they were doing? Granted she knew his dad wouldn't, but what about his mom?
"What are you thinking about?" He asked pulling her from her thoughts.
"Your parents. Your mom hasn't called in over a week. I was just wondering if it was by choice or if your dad wouldn't let her."
"My dad probably has the phone tapped. He does that a lot, he did it when I was in Rome. My mom couldn't tell me anything that was going on. It can't be easy on her." He said his voice growing harsh.
"I shouldn't have brought it up. Just forget it."
"Easier said than done." He said shaking his head.
"So, your birthday is coming up. What do you want to do?"
"There's more than this?"
"We can do whatever you want." She said taking his hand.
"I just want to be with you." He said rubbing his thumb across her palm.
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Lorelai sat at her desk with her head in her hands. How had she missed seeing her daughter growing? Not physically, but Rory was changing now and she was missing it. Rory was no longer the little girl who could be cheered up with a cup of coffee and a strawberry Danish. Lorelai didn't get nostalgic often, but when she did it hit her hard. She wasn't the kind of mom that kept Rory from doing what she wanted. She knew Rory was destined for great things. She just hoped Tristan didn't get in the way. She loved the guy, she really did. But she could see Rory giving up everything to be with him. Lorelai just hoped he wouldn't let her do that.
A few minutes later she left the Inn and walked to Luke's. She sat at the counter without saying a word. Luke walked up to her and put a coffee cup in front of her. She didn't even bat an eyelash. Luke raised an eyebrow at her before she realized he was standing in front of her.
"You okay?"
"Yeah, I just miss Rory."
"Get used to it. She'll be going to college soon."
"At least I'll have you to entertain me." She said giving him a sly smile.
She was amazed that he could make her so happy. All she had to do was see him and her mood changed. She hoped it would always be like that. He walked away to help another customer but Lorelai watched him. He caught her staring at him and he winked at her before smiling. She smiled back wondering when things had changed for them. Probably when she dragged him into the bedroom at her parent's house. That would have done it.
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A few days later Tristan and Rory had gone to the beach. They had spent the day running up and down the beach acting like kids. They had actually played volleyball with a group of kids. They walked back into the room with Tristan pulling Rory into the bathroom.
"I want my birthday present." He said pinning her against the door.
"Well if you want it you're just going to have to come and get it." She said ducking under his arms.
Rory ran across the bed just out of Tristan's reach. He cut her off as she ran behind the couch but she jumped over it and back into the bathroom. She slammed the door and locked it hearing him stop outside the door.
"Let me in!" He said pounding on the door.
"I don't think so." She said starting the shower.
"You're telling me no? On my birthday?" He said holding back laughter.
Rory opened the door a minute later and he pushed it open. She was leaning against the counter naked. He took his clothes off as he made his way to her. She pulled him into the shower. They kissed letting the water fall over them. Tristan's phone rang in the next room but neither of them heard it. Rory wrapped her arms around his neck as he picked her up. She wrapped her legs around his waist as he backed her up against the shower wall.
Half an hour later the water had run cold as they stepped out of the shower. Tristan heard his phone ring and went into the other room to get it. He came back in a few seconds later holding the phone away from his ear.
"Mom, calm down. What's going on?"
His face turned white as he leaned against the counter for support.
"Is he okay?" He asked running a hand through his hair.
"What's going on?" Rory mouthed when he looked at her.
"We'll be there as soon as we can." He said before shutting the phone.
Rory stood in front of him with her hands on his hips. He refused to look at her. When he still didn't say anything Rory tilted his chin so he was looking at her.
"My Grandfather was rushed to the hospital. He had a heart attack. That's all she told me."
"Lets get dressed. I'll find us the quickest way back home."
Tristan nodded not trusting himself to speak. How could things change so fast? Things had been perfect a few minutes before. Rory pulled him out of the room and into the car. She got behind the wheel messing with the GPS. Tristan looked out the window refusing to say anything else.
AN2: Dun, dun, dun. I thought I'd leave you guys hanging for a change. I don't mind it when people do it. It keeps coming back for more. But if you don't like it, then tell me. It'll just make me update sooner.