TITLE- One Summer
SUMMARY - Rory. Tristan. Sharing a summer together ... hmmm?
RATING - PG-13
CONTENT - Cursing, sexual talk. (some other stuff later on in the story)
PAIRING OR CHARACTER - I'm a fool for Rory and Tristan

DISCLAIMER - I don't own anything in this story ... except Patrick (and other small people). I've kidnapped everyone else. I'll give them back for a price.

"I'm positive you'll love it up here. Your grandfather, your mother and I used to come up here every summer." Rory's grandmother spoke as she pulled into Lake View Resort.

The only reason why Rory had agreed to go was to get away from Stars Hollow. She also wanted to get away from Chilton and all that it came with. She figured if they were in Maine not one person from that school would get to her. Most of all she needed to get away from Dean. Dean, her first heartbreak. Rory, was sure that her grandmother was just trying to get away from her grandfather.

As Emily and Rory walked to the main hall, Emily babbled on and on about what great things went on there. Rory's eyes traveled to the lake where a few people were swimming, a gazebo was off to the side, and a blond boy sat in the lifeguard chair.

"Rory? Hello? Rory?" Rory snapped back to reality. "Rory, pay attention. This is Mr. Halack. He owns this resort." Rory nodded and shook his hand. She couldn't help but continue to glance outside as her Grandmother and this man went on talking.

"This is my Grandson, Patrick. He'll be helping out around here this summer." Emily not so subtly elbowed Rory in the ribs. She reacted and then her eyes met with Patrick.

"Suo molto bello." He said and kissed her extended her now extended hand. She blushed not knowing what he said. For all she knew he could have said, you smell like monkey piss. He smiled and kept his eyes locked with her.

"Well, Rory. I'll get the car unpacked. Why don't you have Patrick show you around?" Rory knew it was more of a command then a request. So, she decided to humor her grandmother.

"So, this is the main hall where we eat our meals. The dance hall is right next door. I'll take you down by the lake so you can meet the lifeguard. He likes to know all the guests by name."

Patrick went on as they walked out the door. As the reached the sand Rory slid of the sandals she was wearing and she also rolled up her jeans. "His name is Tristan and he's quite the ladies man." Rory laughed to herself.

"Tristan? Hey! Tristan?" Tristan stood up from her perch and looked down at Rory and Patrick. A big smirk grew across his face and Rory grew one to match. Tristan hopped off his post and stood shirtless in front of her.

"Tristan, this is Rory Gilmore. She's from Stars Hollow. That's near Hartford." Tristan nodded, he had locked eyes with Rory. He hadn't seen her since he left for Military school. They were both freshman in college.

"It's nice to finally meet you Mary." Tristan raised an eyebrow at her and she stepped closer to him, trying as hard as possible not to crack a smile. She placed her hands on his chest, feeling it beat for a few seconds.

"I'm not your Mary anymore." She stood on her toes and whispered in his ear. She smiled and stepped back. She immediately blushed and began to bite her lip. He had a look of shook on his face at first but it soon turned into a smile after seeing her blush.

"Prove it." She blushed more and let herself smile. Patrick just watched on in amazement. Tristan reached out and pulled her close to him. She wasn't expecting him to do this. She hugged him back. "I missed you Mary." She felt his chest rise and fall. She heard him sigh and then he let go.

"I missed..." She stopped for a moment and thought. You. "Fighting with you." She said with a slight laugh. She almost thought she saw a disappointment in his face. As always, he never missed a beat.

"Oh you mean the wrestling under the covers?" He raised an eyebrow at her. She shot him a glare and without notice ran off to the water. Both boys looked on as she stuck her feet in the water. Squealing because of it's temperature.

"So... You've already nailed the Gilmore Girl?" Patrick smirked as Tristan stared at Rory. "Damn. I thought I'd find a chick you hadn't screwed." Tristan smiled and climbed back on his post.

"I haven't nailed her. She was unconquerable for even me." Patrick chuckled as she turned around and smiled at both of the boys. She now was knee deep and splashing around with three little kids.

"Damn. Does she have a security system on her panties?" Patrick laughed at his own joke. Tristan might have three years ago, but not anymore. He knew that Rory was the type of girl any guy should wait for. "Well, maybe she'll put out for me. Plus you knew her in high school." Tristan nodded as Rory walked up to them. Her feet full of sand.

"Catch you later Tristan." Patrick said placing his hand on the small of her back guiding her toward her cabin. She turned and smiled at Tristan before walking off the rest of the way.