Secret Identities

A/N: Thanks to those of you that reviewed!!!

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When they got to the Crapshack, Tristan was amazed at the story book town that was Stars Hollow.

“Is this really what your town is like?” Tristan asked, while looking in awe at the town around him.

“Yeah I know it’s all Mayberry, perfect but I love it.” Rory replied with happiness.

“It looks like a nice place to live. I would love for you to show me around some time.” Tristan said trying to get an in to hang out with her more.

“Yeah, sure that would be fun!” Rory said, excited at the prospect of showing Tristan around Stars Hollow.

“Yeah it would be.” Tristan looked over at Rory and thought ‘God, she’s beautiful; I love how when she talks about her town her eyes just light up and sparkle.’

As Tristan handed Rory her backpack, their hands touched and both felt a surge of electricity go through them. They both got caught up in looking in each other’s eyes when they were jolted out of their reverie by hearing a sharp knocking sound on the passenger’s side window.

Rory looked out the window to reveal the elder Lorelai smiling and waving at them. At this point both teenagers got out of the car.

“Hey mom!” Rory said as she went over to her mom and hugged her.

“Hey babe! Who’s the Brad Pitt clone?” Lorelai asked wondering who this guy was that brought her daughter home.

Tristan couldn’t help but laugh at this comment.

“Mom, this is Tristan, Tristan this is my mom, Lorelai.” Rory said pointing to each of them respectively.

“It is a pleasure to meet you Lorelai. I can see where your daughter gets gorgeous looks from.” Tristan said with a sweet smile as he walked over and kissed her hand.

“Oh, he’s a smart one! I didn’t even tell him to call you Lorelai or compliment you.” Rory said.

“Yes he is quite the charmer isn’t he?” Lorelai said with a tone of disbelief. “I will have to forgive him though for not bringing me coffee since he didn’t know I would be here.” She said jokingly.

“Thank you, next time I will remember not to approach you without coffee.” Tristan replied with a grin.

“Smart man!” Lorelai beamed.

“Speaking of, I have been craving a really good cup of coffee all day; do you know where I could find some?” Tristan asked, knowing it would get him on Lorelai’s good side.

“Yes! Luke’s! It’s the diner in town! Rory can show you where it is!” Lorelai replied excitedly.

“That would be great!” Tristan said.

Tristan started to get back into his car when Rory stopped him.

“Tristan what are you doing?” Rory asked.

“Going to Luke’s.” He replied, with an expression on his face that clearly said “duh!”

Rory shook her head and chuckled. “Tristan let’s just walk. It’s faster that way.”

“Oh, sure. Let’s go.” Tristan blushed a little and followed Rory.

“Oh Tristan, would you mind bringing me back a coffee?” Lorelai yelled as they were walking away.

“I was planning on it Lorelai!” Tristan yelled back.

20 minutes later Rory and Tristan were back with enough coffee for everyone and then some.

Lorelai saw them coming from out the window, jumped up off the couch, and ran out of the house. “Took you guys long enough!” Lorelai exclaimed.

Rory chuckled, “Yeah well, Miss Patty was busy sizing up Tristan.”

Tristan rubbed his backside and whined, “Man that lady can pinch hard!”

Lorelai laughed, “Yeah you really have to watch out for Patty and Babette. Come on guys lets go inside. The coffee’s getting cold.” She took one of the cups from Tristan and headed in.

Tristan and Rory followed into the house and Tristan was immediately in awe of the warmth and homey feeling of Rory’s house.

Tristan brought the coffee in the kitchen, and then he turned to Rory and said, “I love your house.”

Rory blushed, “Thanks, but I’m sure it doesn’t compare to yours.”

Tristan ducked his head in shame, “You’re right it doesn’t.”

Rory suddenly frowned thinking he had insulted her house. Tristan sees this and immediately adds, “It doesn’t even compare, its way better.”

Rory got a perplexed look on her face and said, “You’re kidding me right?”

Tristan got a really serious look on his face and said, “I am completely serious. I would have loved to have grown up in a house like this. A house full of warmth and love. I’d take that any day over a cold mansion where I am always alone.”

Rory’s face dropped and she said, “What about your parents?”

Tristan laughed icily, “They are always in Europe or just out. Not that it matters anyway. The staff probably has to remind them of my name every time they come home.”

Rory’s face softened, “Tristan, I’m sure that’s not true. You have to know that they love you! You’re their son!”

“No, I’m not Rory, I’m just their heir.” Tristan said with a disgusted look.

Lorelai stood outside the kitchen listening to their conversation. It made her sad to think that a good kid like Tristan had a family like that. ‘I know I can invite him to our movie night! That way he can see what a real family acts like.’ Lorelai thought.

Lorelai walked into the kitchen and said, “So Tristan, how familiar are you with the one and only Tim Rozon?”

Tristan gave the girls a puzzled look, “Not very familiar, I just heard about him today when Rory told me what you guys are doing.”

Lorelai gasped, “Oh my gosh Rory, we have a code black!!”

“A what?” Rory and Tristan said in unison.

“A code black! You know…” Lorelai said giving Rory a pointed look.

Rory still had a confused expression on her face.

Lorelai gave a frustrated sigh. “Uggghhhhh, you are so not my daughter! A mandatory TV/Movie marathon with the works!!!”

An expression on realization came over Rory’s face. “Ohhh ok, I get it now.”

“Good so why don’t you guys go get the supplies and I’ll order the food and set up the DVD’s.” Lorelai said hurriedly.

“Supplies?” Tristan asked with a curious expression on his face.

“Oh Tristan you can stay right? You have to have at least one Gilmore movie night!” Lorelai said.

Tristan laughed, “Well I guess, if it’s a must.”

Lorelai nodded with an eager expression, “It is, it is!”

“Ok, then Rory let’s go get these supplies!” Tristan said.

Rory and Tristan walked out of the house and headed towards Dosee’s.

“This will go a lot faster if we divide and conquer.” Rory said with serious face when they walked into the market.

“Which side will I be ‘conquering’?” Tristan said with a laugh.

“How about you get the chips and candy and I’ll get the ice cream and soda.” Rory said.

“Ok what kind should I get?” Tristan asked

“What do you mean what kind?” Rory asked incredulously.

“I mean what kind do you guys usually get?” Tristan sid while looking at Rory with a curious expression.

Rory laughs, “We don’t get any certain kind we just get one of everything that looks good.”

Tristan gawked openly at Rory.

“Ok if that’s what you want.” Tristan said with and unsure expression.

“That’s what I want.” Rory said with a smile.

They split up and Tristan still could not believe all the food they were getting. When they were in the checkout line Tristan turned to Rory and said, “Are we really going to eat all of this food?”

Rory looked at Tristan and laughed, “This is only half of it Tristan.”

“What?” Tristan said with a shocked expression.

“Mom’s ordering the pizza and Chinese back at home.” Rory said nonchalantly.

Kirk was ringing up their items while listening in on their conversation.

“I take it he is a newbie to your famous movie nights Rory?” Kirk questioned

“Yeah he is Kirk.” Rory says with a smile.

Kirk turns to Tristan and says, “You’re so lucky! I’ve tried to get in on one of those for years but they won’t let me come! I swear it’s a conspiracy!”

Rory laughs, “It’s not a conspiracy Kirk!”

“Then why won’t you let me come?” Kirk whined.

“Because I told you before only the most privileged and honored guests get invited to movie nights!” Rory said with an exasperated sigh.

Tristan smirked at this. “Really?”

Rory looked at Tristan when she realized what she said and immediately wanted to take it back.

“We’ll talk about this when we get outside.” Rory said while giving a pointed look to Tristan.

“Ok your total is $50.47” Kirk said.

Tristan saw that Rory went to pay and stopped her immediately. “Rory, let me pay, please.”

“Tristan no, you really don’t have to.” Rory said.

“I know that but I want to.” Tristan stated with a serious look on his face.

Rory sighed reluctantly, “Ok, I guess. Thank You!”

Tristan smiled, “You’re welcome, and it’s really no problem.”

When they walked out of Dosee’s Tristan looked at Rory and asked her curiously, “Ok, what was that about back there?”

“With Kirk?” Rory asked.

“Yeah” Tristan said.

“Oh well anytime we have watched movies with Kirk at the black, white, and read movie theater, He is always making out with his girlfriend big time and believe me nobody wants to bring that into their home!” Rory said with a laugh.

“Oh ok.” Tristan looked away from Rory to mask his disappointment. He thought when Kirk said that they only invite special people, it meant that he was important to Rory.

As soon as they got back to the house Rory and Tristan set up the food while Lorelai set up the first show.

“Ok our first feature will showcase the gorgeous Tim Rozon in the character of Tommy Quincy. Here is……… Instant Star!” Lorelai said in her best announcer voice. While Tristan and Rory laughed.

After they watched the whole first season of Instant Star, Rory got up to get more pop corn and drinks.

When she was sure Rory was in the kitchen Lorelai turned to Tristan and said, “So………you like my daughter.”

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~Danielle