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.

AN: I hope this didn't take too long! I actually had a dream that somewhat went like the chapter I wrote. So I hope you enjoy and I hope I brought about as much feeling as I felt when dreaming and writing.

Recap: "Thanks sir," they said in unison.

"Dessen, I want you to call Rory's mother and Follet, I want you to call her grandparents. Tell them what happened and where they are going," Greg said.

"Right on it," Bruce and Savannah said at the same time, again.

Chapter 14: Yes Man

A month later and Rory's ribs healed and her stitched dissolved. Tristan's lower back was still healing from the knife going into his leg and he had another month in the cast for his right leg. Since Tristan taught karate, he was on disability leave with pay. Tristan had commented on it a couple weeks ago that he should have gotten hurt a long time ago but it was just because the studio didn't want to lose him.

"Tristan?" Rory asked, her brow furrowed.

"Yea?"

"Are you okay?" Rory asked, pointing to his fork that was midway to his mouth with some food particulars falling.

"Yea, I'm okay. Just preoccupied," Tristan said and filled his mouth with food so he didn't have to speak.

"You've been acting kind of funny lately. Are you sure? Is there something you want to tell me or maybe ask me?" Rory said with a cocked eyebrow.

Play it cool, Tristan. You can do this, you did it in high school every day, Tristan thought.

"Of course I'm okay. I just feel caged since I don't have a schedule. I'm used to working and being busy. This leg has got me at home or out on the bench," Tristan said.

"Well, I'm here," Rory said and smiled devilishly. "We can do something fun after dinner."

"Could we possibly do this activity now?" Tristan asked hopefully.

"I don't see why not. Let me set up," Rory said.

"Set up?" Tristan asked.

"Yea! In order to play scrabble, you need to set it up," Rory fibbed.

"Okay, I'll clean up," Tristan said dejectedly.

Rory went into the room and turned the radio up so Tristan wouldn't be able to hear. She went into the bathroom and got the tub set. Rory put in bubbles and some rosemary to spice things up. Rory lit the few candles in the bathroom and stopped the music. She drummed her fingers against the CD shelf contemplating on what to put in. Rory took the Elvis Costello CD and popped it in. Rory ripped open the package she got today and took out her costume. It was a bit cheesy but Rory knew Tristan would like it. When she heard Tristan knock, she took her robe and pulled the belt tight.

Rory peeked her head out the door and said, "First I have a surprise but I want you to go to the front door and knock before coming in."

"Um, ok," Tristan said with a confused face.

Once Rory heard the front door close, she disrobed to reveal the French maid costume she received today. Rory slowly opened the front door when Tristan knocked and was greeted by his jaw dropping.

Rory laughed and said, "Come in and follow me."

Tristan complied and followed Rory to the bedroom. Rory hit the play button and Elvis Costello played. Rory decided to give Tristan a lap dance before her encore. Once Rory felt what she needed to feel, she stopped. Soon, her clothes were off and she pulled Tristan up. Rory took off Tristan's shirt and pants and then proceeded to the bathroom.

"I love your mind, Lorelei Leigh Gilmore," Tristan said and captured her lips.

Rory moaned and said, "Not yet. That's what the tub is for."

"You mean the hot tub?" Tristan said and laughed at his joke.

Rory rolled her eyes and said, "No talking."

Rory took the plastic bag for Tristan's cast and covered it. Once it was on, Tristan scooped Rory up and gently threw her in the tub. Tristan didn't let Rory talk by keeping her mouth busy.

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Lorelei opened the door and was surprised to see Tristan there, by himself. He was wearing his leather jacket even though it was summer. The jacket did make Tristan look sexier.

"Well, look what the cat brought in! And what do I owe for this surprise?" Lorelei asked, while letting Tristan in.

"I want to talk to you about Rory," Tristan said, following her in the kitchen.

"Is something wrong with Rory? I talked with her about ten minutes ago," Lorelei said with a confused look.

"Oh, Rory's fine but I need some help," Tristan said, while not saying his secret yet.

"Well then out with it! I know it's not her birthday since that's in the winter. It's not Christmas-," Lorelei said but got caught off by Tristan.

"You don't make this very easy. I'm trying to ask your permission to marry your daughter," Tristan said.

Lorelei screamed in delight and started jumping up and down. In her excitement, she grabbed Tristan's hands for him to join in. Lorelei didn't realize that she was hurting his leg by jumping up and down. Tristan heard the front door open in a rush and hoped it was Luke, so he could calm Lorelei down. Instead, it was Babatte with a baseball bat.

"Where's the thief?" Babatte said, looking around wildly.

"My daughter is getting married!" Lorelei said and Babatte joined Lorelei in her girl fit.

Tristan looked around to find something to stop them. A headache was coming on and Tristan didn't want a headache today. The door opened yet again and Luke and Maury came in. Babatte saw Maury and jumped into his arms.

"Rory is getting married!" Babatte told Maury.

"Well congratulations," Luke said to Tristan and embraced him in a hug.

"I'm actually proposing tonight so please don't tell anyone. I want to surprise Rory," Tristan said and pleaded with his eyes.

It seemed to work since Babatte's face softened and she replied, "I won't tell a soul."

"Thanks Babatte," Tristan said and was engulfed in another hug but with Babatte.

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Tristan pulled the chair out and Rory sat down. They were at a prestigious restaurant with famous people everywhere.

"How did you get reservations here?" Rory asked in awe.

"I pulled a few strings," Tristan said and smiled impishly.

"It's beautiful," Rory exclaimed, talking about being on the balcony and seeing the stars.

"It sure is," Tristan said but was referring to Rory.

Rory had put on a floor length dress that was a dark purple. It was a low-cut halter dress with a star of fake diamonds in the center. Rory had curled her hair and swept it up leaving a few strands fall. Her face was void of make-up and didn't what Tristan liked about Rory. She had a natural beauty and didn't need to cover it up.

"I got a weird phone call today," Rory said.

"Really?" Tristan said and hoped no one had said anything.

"Yea, Lane was calling and said congratulations' and hung up. But I don't know why she would say that," Rory said, giving Tristan a look.

"Maybe it's because of something that is going to happen today," Tristan said and felt for the jewelry box.

"And what's that?" Rory asked.

"I think it goes a little like this," Tristan said and got low as possible with his crutches.

Rory's face lit up and Tristan said, "Lorelei Leigh Gilmore, ever since you walked into Chilton, I fell deeply madly in love with you. Your scared blue eyes and your face were trying not to deceive you. But yet all I could think of was, damn, she is the epitome of beauty.

"Then with what happened a month ago, I knew I couldn't live without you. I need you, I want you, I love you, I adore you, Rory and no one else. Would you please take my hand in marriage?"

Rory's eyes had tears in them and she whispered, "Yes." Then she kissed Tristan with all her heart. Tristan stood up and swung her around. The people on the balcony clapped and a man that sounded like Johnny Depp said, "You go man!"

Tristan laughed in the kiss and pulled away. He looked deeply in Rory's eyes and said, "I love you."

"I love you too," Rory said and smiled widely.

TBC