Truly, Madly, Deeply

Chapter 11: Back to Life

We returned late Sunday evening, and we were both exhausted from the drive. We talked, laughed, and enjoyed our time together on the road. It was nice to just enjoy the time alone as we traveled on the road.

We listened to music and danced. It was so much fun, and I got to see a different side of Tristan. It was nice to just relax and have fun together.

So, I stayed the night at his dorm room since I knew Paris and them hadn't made it back and didn't want to hear her when she returned being loud.

We went straight to bed and fell asleep curled up together. Tristan and I have connected on so many different levels, and in five days, we will connect in a whole new way.

Monday, we both got up and showered. Tristan got breakfast and coffee while I finished getting ready. We were still tired from the long drive.

"Hey, babe, here's breakfast and coffee."

"Thank you, baby, for everything." She leaned in and kissed him.

"Are you coming over after classes tonight?"

"No, I think after my last class, I am going to eat in the dining hall and go to sleep to catch up on some much-needed rest." 

"Okay, I agree. I will meet you for dinner, then walk you back to your room."

She smiled at him, "This is why I love you so much." They ate and then left to head to class. She kept yawning and wasn't able to fully concentrate on much. Madalyn and Louise kept trying to flirt with Tristan, and he told them he was happily taken. They needed to stop because the only person who was sleeping in his bed was me. They huffed and kept giving Rory evil looks.

A girl saw him at the hotel getting us drinks, and she walked over and touched his arm. He looked at her hand on his arm and politely moved it. He pointed at me, then she huffed and walked away.

He walked me to my first class, which was the class I had with Lukas, and he kissed me and went to his class. I sat down, and Lukas looked at me.

"Looks like you got some sun, and you look exhausted?" 

"Yeah, we just got back from Florida late last night. It's a long drive, but we enjoyed our time together."

"That's great. Does he still hate me?" 

"He doesn't hate you, Lukas. He just didn't like you following me around. We are in a relationship. Would you like some guy following your girlfriend around?"

"No, I wasn't trying to stalk you. I just wanted to make sure you were safe. I'm sorry I freaked you out. I'm not a bad guy, and I like you."

"Well, thank you, and I'm sure you're not, but you can't just follow people around. You know I am with Tristan, and he makes me really happy."

"I'm glad he does. If it doesn't work out with you, maybe you will give me a chance." Just as the teacher walked in and started class, Rory wasn't able to respond.   

She collected her stuff and walked out. Tristan was standing there waiting for her. She smiled and walked over to him. He wrapped his arms around her and kissed her just as Lukas was coming out. He looked at them and then walked the other way.

He walked her to her next class, kissed her and left. She went in and sat down. She was listening to the next teacher and drawing hearts on her paper. When she stopped and felt so stupid. She wasn't in high school anymore, and she and Tristan had an adult relationship, no hearts and all that bullcrap.

Tristan's class overlapped hers, so she knew he wouldn't be standing outside waiting on her, so she went to the coffee cart and got a drink.

The rest of the week went the same. They met after classes, and he always walked her to her class. They ate together either in the dining hall or in his dorm room. Paris was driving her crazy with stuff about Professor Fleming.