1. Because he makes her nervous.
2. Because he loves staring at her in awe.
3. Because he took the bullet for Rory in the fanfic To Be Alive!
4. He says "Hello Mary" to Rory because he wants to marry her!
5. They are opposites.
6. Sparring is funner than polite conversation.
7. He wants her but couldn't have her.
8. He's serious about her.
9. He tries to make her jealous.
10. He's willing to break his rules for her.
11. He apologized for being a jerk to her.
12. They both called their exes idiots!
13. She understands when he doesn't want to talk about something, so she moved to biology.
14. She did NOT love seeing him nailed like that.
15. He's sorry he gave her a hard time for a while.
16. He looked into her eyes right before kissing her.
17. He made sure Rory didn't mind the kiss before going for it...
18. He finally kissed her!
19. He was afraid he'd bit her lip.
20. He looked so sad when she left.
21. He was willing to be humiliated in front of the class two times for looking at her ear.
22. He doesn't call other girls "Mary."
23. She didn't ask him, and he offered his notes to her on the 1st day of school.
24. He was the first Chiltonite to show a positive interest in her. (Unlike *ahem* Paris)
25. They wore color-coordinated clothes when they kissed.
26. They are fun and interesting to watch.
27. Because intellectually he will be a good match for her.
28. Because he can bicker with her even though he likes her.
29. Because he thinks she's odd, but he likes her anyway.
30. Because Rory was determined to connect with him at the party even when he tried to rebuff her.
31. Because she let him kiss her. And she kissed him back. Twice.
32. Because in that moment before the kiss, she looked at Tristan in a way she's never looked at "the other guy". There's going to be real passion in this relationship.
33. Because right before they kissed they looked at each other so lovingly that even if you hadn't seen the previews or heard people talking you would've just KNOWN there would be a sweet kiss.
34. He thinks it's cute she always reads.
35. Because he fights for her! (Rory's Dance)
36. Because he can't eat, he can't sleep (Rory's Birthday Parties)
37. Because Rory told Tristan he should date Paris and Tristan took her advice.
38. Because Tristan doesn't want to be with Paris when he likes someone else...
39. And that someone ain't named Summer!
40. Because he was sweet to return her notebook!
41. Because he wanted to "do it again"! (Referring to the kiss...)
42. Because he thought Rory didn't like and cried about the kiss!
43. Because he was going to swear off girls, except for the "driven, ambitious, smart" ones. Like Rory perhaps?
44. Because he wanted a birthday kiss.
45. Because he wanted to meet Lorelai.
46. Because he impressed Richard.
47. Because she will stop fighting her feelings for him and give in.
48. Because she brings out the best in him.
49. He smiled when she yelled at Paris.
50. Because even "the other guy" realized that he 'had a thing' for her.
51. Because he was jealous when he saw Rory and "the other guy" kissing.
52. She was first choice for him to go to the dance with.
53. He picked up her notebook to return to her.
54. No matter how much he tried to hide it, he was hurt that she cried after the kiss.
55. He was nervous after the kiss.
56. He wanted to know if she had a boyfriend.
57. She likes that they're getting along now.
58. He left her alone when she said 'please'.
59. He stopped at her table and blew a kiss at her.
60. She always has a little, little, tiny smile on her face when he teases her that she tries to get rid of.
61. Richard would approve of a DuGrey.
62. He would not have honked the horn of his car to tell her to come out when picking her up for a dance.
63. He would have bought the dance tickets for her.
64. He cares about what she thinks.
65. Her opinion on him matters to him.
66. He doesn't have a bike, so Lorelai can trust him.
67. And even if he had a bike, he wouldn't lie to Lorelai about it.
68. She said it was a nice kiss that was not at all crying material.
69. Because he was the only one excited to attend Rory's Birthday Party.
70. Because he wanted to be friends with her but he thought he made her nervous.
71. Because he wanted to know what she was doing that Friday.
72. Because he wanted to take a walk with Rory!
73. Because she said he wasn't stupid.
74. Because he really didn't want to go make-out with Cissy.
75. Because he took the liberty of meeting "the other guy".
76. Because he couldn't help but get caught twice for staring at Rory.
77. Because he was so gentleman-like to insist Rory exit out first!
78. Kirk would approve of his hair.
79. Because he and "the other guy" were just about to build a clubhouse. (Rory's Dance)
80. Because he makes smoochy lips.(Paris is Burning)
81. Because he doesn't want to be Queen!
82. Because he looked hurt when Rory said, "Oh you're still not over Summer, huh?"
83. Tristan is addicted to Rory.
84. They're like peanut butter and jelly, only they don't stick to the roof of your mouth!
85. Because they're like puzzle pieces, without one, the other is incomplete.
86. He doesn't call her "Mary" anymore.
87. He looked at her posterier! (Deer Hunters)
88. Because Rory couldn't say "I love you" because of Tristan.
89. Because there's no one Tristan would rather be insulted by than Rory Gilmore.
90. Because they can get lost in the depths of each other's eyes.
91. Because Rory couldn't say "I love you" because of Tristan
92. Because he made Rory a college co-ed. (In the fanfic 3:47 AM)
93. Trories worship pianos and benches.
94. She doesn't want things to be weird between them.
95. They had the cutest "civil" conversation you've ever seen.
96. Because they inspire brilliant fanfiction.
97. Because if you hate someone long enough, then you're bound to fall in love with them someday
98. Sometimes the perfect person for you is the one you least expect.
99. Tristan may be sexy, smart ... a total heart-throb. .. but he's only got eyes for Rory.
100. Because nothing is better than love, except love between Tristan and Rory
101. Juliet and Romeo were mortal enemies and they fell in love. How can Tristan and Rory do any less when they're not enemies?
102. Because Tristan knew that she would 'give in' one day.
103. Because Tristan has proper manners.
104. He answered her truthfully when she asked who else got invitations to her party.
105. Tristan went to her birthday party, and not because it was an obligation party.
106. Because Tristan got Rory tickets to a concert that he knew she loved!
107. Because he knew she liked PJ Harvey.
108. Because he didn't throw her books down.
109. Because he was heartbroken when she made-up with her ex.
more in the OP.
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