Love Today

By: Bethy Ann

Disclaimer: I do not own Gilmore Girls, unfortunately.

Summary: "Man, I'm telling you, just call her! I bet Rory is thinking about you too," Parker said. It's time to love everyday. Rory/Tristan romance thrown with some Lorelei/ Luke romance. Rated MA for later language and sexual innuendos.

Chapter 8: Sunset Boulevard

Recap: Rory laughed and said, "Sorry, I couldn't resist. You looked so cute and scarred."

"That was not funny! I seriously thought that you were going to kill me," Tristan exclaimed.

Rory chuckled and said, "I have what I want. Are you ready?"

Tristan nodded and they proceeded to the check out line. They paid for their food and stashed it in the trunk. While they drove home, they turned up the radio and started singing, Shattered (Turn the car around). Rory forgot all about the man in the black who creeped her out.

Rory slowly woke up and felt someone watching her. Normally it would freak her out but she knew who it was and smiled at the thought. She felt Tristan's eyes on her and also felt his index finger making slow circles on her stomach. Rory moved a bit and Tristan stopped. Now, Rory felt Tristan's hand going north and she shivered in delight. Tristan closed the gap between them and Rory felt his breath tickle her neck.

"I knew you weren't sleeping anymore when you moved," Tristan said huskily.

Rory turned around to face Tristan and asked, "How long have you been watching me?"

"Oh, you know, ever since I woke up," Tristan said and smirked.

Rory stretched upward and sighed. She looked at the clock near Tristan and saw that it was ten o'clock.

"You should stretch like that all the time. It makes me want you even more," Tristan said.

Rory laughed and said, "You're such a pig."

Rory got out of bed and went into the bathroom. Rory brushed her teeth and used the toilet. Rory smirked at the comment Tristan made about her stretching. She would have to use it to her advantage.

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Tristan came around the car and opened the door for Rory. He put his hand out for her to take but Rory ignored it and got out of the car. Rory looked around her surroundings and saw that they were at a strip of shops and cafes. Tristan walked to Karen's Cafe and opened the door for her. They seated themselves in the center so they could see everyone.

"What would you like to drink?" the man with the blond hair and brown eyes asked.

Tristan asked for some apple juice and water whereas Rory asked for coffee. They sat in comfortable silence looking at what they wanted to eat for brunch. Rory looked around at the other people and saw an older couple. They were smiling and holding hands. Rory wanted that and she knew Tristan was the one.

Rory knew that Tristan was the one because of how he made her feel. Whenever Rory was down or out of sorts, Tristan knew and made things better. Rarely, Rory got mad but when she did, Tristan knew what to do to get her out of her funk. Tristan made her feel happy, beautiful, spontaneous, loved, and cared for. With Logan, she was blind and thought of all that but in reality, Rory was insecure with her feelings at times.

Rory's eye caught a man in dark denim jeans and a navy shirt. Rory thought he looked oddly familiar and that she saw him before. She brushed it off and turned to Tristan. Tristan was drinking his apple juice while reading the place mat. Rory quirked an eyebrow since he looked like a kid.

"You know if you keep doing that people will think you're a kid trapped in an adult's body," Rory said.

Tristan just smiled and finally said, "Didn't you know? I am a kid!"

Rory snorted and shook her head. She stood up and told him she had to use the restroom. When she was washing her hands, her mind wandered to the guy at the bar. Where did she see him before?

Rory bumped into someone on her way out and said sorry but faltered when she saw the man. The guy was wearing an eye patch covering his right eye. Rory gave him a weak smile and went back to the table.

The food was already there and they ate in comfortable silence. At times, Rory could tell that Tristan kept looking at her. Rory looked at Tristan and made eye contact. They both smiled and went back to their delicious brunch.

"How come you're so silent?" Tristan asked.

"I'm enjoying the moment I have," Rory said and wrapped her fingers around his hand.

There was a silence before Tristan asked, "What do you want to do this afternoon?"

Rory thought for a bit and said, "Shopping! I saw this really cute antique store while we drove here. We can just walk around since it's so nice out."

"Have I told you how beautiful you look today?" Tristan asked and brought her hand up to his lips.

"Once or twice," Rory said smiling brightly.

Rory was wearing black leggings and a purple shirt that went down to her thighs. Her hair was in soft curls and she wore minimal make-up. Rory had on black ankle boots to complete the look.

They paid the bill and walked out into the eighty degree weather. Tristan's arm was around Rory's waist while they walked past people. They window shopped for a bit until they got to the antique store. Rory took her time looking at everything in the store. Tristan had bought Rory some earrings that dated back from the 1960s.

While they walked out Rory saw the guy with the eye patch on the other side of the road. Rory frowned and took Tristan's hand. Rory was weary about this guy. He was obviously spying on them and Rory didn't know what to do. I'll have to tell Tristan tonight, Rory thought.

They went into a clothing store and browsed around. Rory picked up a couple dresses and shirts to try on. She modeled them to Tristan and his reaction would be a smile which meant no and his eyes bugging out with his mouth open which meant yes. Rory would laugh at him and go back into the changing room.

Rory walked out of the changing room and said, "We can leave. I didn't really like anything."

"What?! What about that amazing bluish dress? That looked stunning on you," Tristan said.

"Yea, that was a nice dress but it costs too much," Rory said.

"I'll pay it for you. It'll be a late present," Tristan said grinning.

"A late present? From what holiday? It's June Tristan not December or February," Rory said.

Tristan grinned and said, "A father's day present! I know your not a Dad because you're a woman but you deserve a present because of what you've been through with your Dad."

Rory rolled her eyes and said, "Fine but just the 'bluish' dress."

Tristan also bought Rory shoes to go with the dress and shoes too. The sun was setting on the horizon giving the sky a pink glow. Tristan hugged Rory closer and went back to the beach house. Before Rory closes the door she saw a black ford truck slightly covered by the trees. It confirmed her suspicion but she didn't know how to tell Tristan.

"You coming?" Tristan yelled from the kitchen.

"Yea," Rory said but knew Tristan wouldn't be able to hear it.

Rory walked to the kitchen to find Tristan getting a glass of water. She studied him and saw how relaxed he was. Rory didn't want to ruin that but she knew she had to or else something might happen.

"Tris…there's something I have to tell you," Rory said cautiously.

Tristan looked up smiling but it quickly faded and he quickly asked, "What's wrong?"

"Um, well, I'm not quite sure how to say it. Well, at the grocery store, before the accident happened, I saw this guy with barely anything in his cart and he had a hat on. He also had an eye patch on. I also saw him a lot today while shopping and when we had brunch. But just now I saw a black ford truck near the trees on the left side. This guy has been following us, Tristan," Rory said with fear in her eyes.

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"Tomorrow morning when the boy goes for a run we're going to snatch her," the eye patch man growled.

"Alright! I mean, sir yes sir! Why are we doing this again, sir?" the nervous man in the passenger seat asked.

"Troy, if you ask me that one more time I'll kill you just like I killed Gabe! The Gilmore's won't have their precious niece again," the eye patch guy said and laughed menacingly.

AN: Here's the other chapter! Sorry it's been so long! I auditioned awhile ago for the musical and got it! I play Lulu who is one of the main characters! It's so much fun but very time consuming so I've been doing homework instead of writing. Sorry guys! But I do appreciate all the reviews and alerts!