Author: meagan Musick

Title: Change in the life of Gilmore

Chapter 5

Disclaimer: I do not own Gilmore Girls, nor do I own the characters.

Rory's POV

I stared off at the silver car that had just peeled away from Luke's. Had Tristan really just showed up in Stars Hollow? I must be imagining things. I looked back to Jess who had his arm slung around my shoulder; I gently shrugged it off and continued carrying my books up the stairs inside of Luke's.

I sat down, exhausted from walking with all those books. Jess finished setting up all the books on a bookshelf and plopped down next to me on the sofa. "So whatever happened to your family... I know Luke asked me to not bring it up to you but I just have to get past all this mystery you have."

I let my eyes focus on the books rather than look him in the eye as my carefully built emotional barrier tried to crumble. "It's not a big deal really... my dad's never been a huge part in my life and my mom is just away right now." He pulled my chin up so that I would face him.

"Is that the whole story?" He pushed harder to get information.

I shook my head furiously and stood up. "The whole story doesn't matter anymore. I'm here in Stars Hollow living my life like im supposed to and that's all that you need to know!"

I stormed out of the building, not know where I would go but who cares, right? I ran and ran until I came to the bridge I used to always come to for alone time. I frantically searched my pockets until I found my cell phone and pressed 'call' on a number I never intended on using.

"Hello?" My throat tightened at the sound of his voice, words unable to escape my mouth. "Uh... is someone there?"

"T-Tristan it's Rory... I was wondering if maybe you could pick me up. I need someone right now...please?"

I waited patiently for him to respond, he was the one who offered his number in the first place. "Alright, I'll come."

"Thank you so much, I'll be waiting in front of the diner."

I had been waiting only about twenty five minutes, before his car pulled up in front of me; as I sank down into the leather seats I noticed he had yet to acknowledge me. "Thank you for coming."

He shrugged his shoulders. "So where am I taking you to?" His voice bit off in a cold, bitter way.

"Well I thought we could hang out for a bit... if you're not busy that is."

I waited anxiously for his answer. But it never came so I just sat back and waited to see where our destination was. A short time later we pulled into the familiar drive way of his house.

Once again he led me to his room where we sat awkwardly in silence. "So why did you decide to call me? Need another good round with me then I'll just drop you back off at home?" I shuddered at how weird he was acting.

"I just needed someone Tristan... if you're not up for my company I can walk to my grandmothers from here."

"I just don't understand Rory. We had sex over a week ago and you won't even say 'hey' in the hallways at school. I don't even know if you've been to school this passed week, that's how much you've avoided confrontation with me!"

I leaned away from him, taken back from his sudden outburst. "I'm sorry I didn't really think it would matter to you. Isn't that what you're used to though? Just a plain 'hit it and quit it' type girl. Not that I'm that girl, but I figured it wasn't bothering you." I let out a frustrated sigh. "I'm just confused right now with everything going on. My mind is out of whack and I needed time to think before I said anything to you."

"Yeah well couldn't you have said that before I just gave up on you?"

My heart sank for some reason at the mention of him giving up on me. "Gave up on me?"

He stood up and paced for a while. "Well I'm obviously not going to try anymore. I'm not that small town guy you need. I wasn't raised with all these amazing down to earth manners but I thought I was at least pretty decent to you since I've come back."

This time I got up and placed my body in front of his so he couldn't pace anymore. "What are you talking about? You have been really nice to me, for some odd reason, since you've been back in Hartford. But you're a player Tristan, not a 'boyfriend' guy. And at the moment I don't need either." He a gave a disbelieving snort. "What?" I asked confused.

"Just nothing okay? You needed someone to talk to so let's talk." He moved away from me and sat on the bed, his head against the wall, staring at the ceiling.

"I don't know what I'm doing anymore. I'm messing up at Chilton by going home sporadically. And when I'm at home or just in Stars Hollow in general, I'm keeping to myself making everyone fuss over me wondering if I'm going to kill myself the next day." I let out a deep sigh. "I just want someone to tell me that for certain everything is going to be okay in life."

"Nobody can tell you that Rory." His voice was softer this time, concern creeping up on him. "But I can tell you that you appear to be a very strong woman and that I'm sure you will find it in you to deal with whatever outcome life gives you in this particular situation." He scooted over next to me, placing an arm over my shoulders. "At school, you will be able to bring up your grades. And who cares what people think of you back home. You are dealing with something right now that will bring unexpected mood swings, and spouts of depression. But in the end, all that matters is how you personally dealt with things and how you feel about it."

I looked up at him, tears about to spill over. "How come I get this comforting feeling when you tell me its ok, and when you say those things even though I've heard them a million times from everyone else."

"I'm just an amazing guy, Ror. I'm surprised you haven't caught onto that yet." He gave his all too famous smirk and a peck on the cheek. "I like you... like a lot Rory."

I could feel myself blushing. "I think I'm starting to get a similar feeling. I just wish I had my mom here to talk to me and help me sort through certain things..."

"So how do we go about this, I mean us liking each other."

I shifted uncomfortably. "Maybe we could figure that out later, because like I said before I just can't have a relationship right now Tristan, I'm sorry."

"What the hell Rory?!"

I knew he was upset and I couldn't take it anymore. He was Tristan Dugrey and for some reason at this very moment I just needed him to need me.

I stepped closer to him and let the sweet smell of his cologne linger on my senses. "Please don't be mad Tristan."

He rubbed his forehead furiously in frustration. Then suddenly grabbed me, pulling me closer, and kissing me hungrily. I had no will, nor want to stop him and quickly met his need.

In a matter of seconds our clothes were off, in a pile on the floor and we were horizontal on the bed. I could feel his hands roaming all over my body and it sent shivers down my spine. I let a moan and escape my mouth as he sucked and bit at my neck. "Oh god Tristan." My nails scraped down his bare skin.

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