Well…. I haven't really posted anything I've written before… But the lack of Shaudrey is frightening… So pls enjoy the crappiest fic you'll ever read :)

The Blind Date AU

After the filming of 'My Roanoke Nightmare' Shelby thought things would get better. She thought that she and Matt would have recovered, as would their relationship. She was wrong, though.

Things were difficult between them. Nothing was the same. All those nights after they had moved out, Shelby had been having the most frightening dreams, yet as the months passed, Matt had become less and less supportive. The connection between them was broken beyond repair. He was almost fixated on going back to the house, yet Shelby couldn't understand why. Shelby hadn't known Matt was pining over another woman. Shelby's loneliness had become suffocating. At first, she didn't mind the extra time alone. It had given her a chance to work on herself; to restore balance in her mind. But as time went on, the nights seemed to grow colder. Matt would come home later and later until Shelby barely saw him at all. One night, Shelby just couldn't take it. She had gone to Dominic's. A cheap imitation of Matt, but better than no one. She could never justify what she had done, and once Matt had found out, he filed for a divorce.

Shelby didn't sleep with Dominic again. She had lost all hope in reconciling with Matt. He wouldn't return any of her calls or messages, which was understandable. Shelby knew she needed a rebound. She needed someone to hold her and touch her. Someone to give her the attention she needed. Anyone. She filled in an online blind dating application. She may have embellished herself a little in her description. Shelby had described herself as 'fun loving' and 'outgoing'. She had written about how she enjoyed healthy eating and keeping fit. She knew she could barely count yoga as an exercise that kept her fit, the key word being 'barely'. Shelby wrote about how she liked to cook and watch movies. She wasn't really familiar with how the website worked. She submitted her application, praying to match with the right person.

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Audrey had applied to many different kinds of dating websites. She didn't like to disclose her age on her applications. Her usual description of herself was that she enjoyed acting and that she didn't want any bullshit. That night her phone had lit up, alerting her that there was a recent match with a new applicant. Audrey had already been on several blind dates yet they all ended up being one night stands. She didn't mind it, but she did want a relationship with more substance. Audrey sat up on her couch and read over the profile carefully. The girl didn't sound too bad. If she was keeping fit and eating healthy Audrey assumed she would be reasonably good looking. She sighed to herself, accepting the application. She only hoped something good would come of this.

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Shelby's phone buzzed loudly. She scrambled to read the notification. A match had been found. She read over the application quickly, having to read it a couple of times. Her eyes landed on the words 'no bullshit'. She chewed her lip. Shelby decided her application was truthful enough to continue. She didn't know where to start. Was she supposed to organise for them to go out for coffee? Drinks? Dinner? It had been a while since she had dated and it had been so easy with Matt. Shelby settled on organising a date for dinner. She wrote into the chat, 'Hi, did you want to go out for dinner?' before deleting it. She huffed to herself. Shelby was definitely nervous. 'Hi' she wrote, chewing her lip. 'Our profiles matched up. Did you want to meet?' Shelby hit send, quickly exiting the app and turning off her screen. She sat for a moment. Maybe this was a bad idea.

When Audrey saw the message she raised an eyebrow. She was glad someone had taken her'no bullshit' warning seriously. Audrey wrote back easily.'Sure, I'm free on Friday and all this weekend.' She replied.

Shelby held her phone while it buzzed. She read the message from the notifications, smiling slightly. She opened the app and wrote back.'Is dinner at 5pm on Friday okay?' She sent the message.

Audrey saw the message, growing sceptical. Dinner? Already? She frowned to herself. Worst case scenario, she would be stood up. Audrey replied, confirming the date, time and restaurant before leaning back against her couch. She didn't get her hopes up. The girl had been very direct, and to Audrey it was almost too good to be true. She was suspicious.

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The week passed slowly for Shelby. That Friday she had gotten herself ready. She showered and did her hair and makeup, putting on a simple dress which was just nice enough for the restaurant. She looked at herself in the mirror and took a deep breath, trying to calm herself. Best case scenario she would find someone she'd click with straight away. They'd eat dinner happily and chat, maybe catch a movie. Shelby felt nervous yet excited. Even if it didn't work out at least she would have met someone new.

Shelby was seated in the restaurant at the table she had booked. The restaurant wasn't too fancy, but it was nice enough. She sat facing away from the entrance, almost constantly checking the time on her phone. Her match was two minutes late. Shelby felt a little sick. What if she had been stood up?

When Audrey arrived she looked stunning. She had made an obvious effort to dress up for the restaurant. She went to the counter."Hello, I'm meeting someone at a table for two." She had said to one of the waiters. He led her through the tables to the other end of the restaurant. Audrey spotted her. She had long blonde hair. So far so good. Audrey rounded the table and sat in her seat before looking ahead of her."Shelby?" she half asked, looking shocked. Shelby stared right back. Had Audrey been her blind date?"I…I think I have the wrong table." Audrey said, starting to get up. She hoped she had the wrong table.

Shelby looked up at Audrey, still very clearly shocked."Wait." She said quickly."Wait. Were you…are you my blind date?" She asked, her cheeks flushing red.

"Oh, Lord." Audrey muttered, sitting back down. She had the right table, unfortunately."What's the meaning of this? Is this some kind of joke?" Audrey asked. She met Shelby's eyes.

Shelby's cheeks were still pink."We matched…we could at least…try." She said weakly. She was desperate. She knew Audrey didn't like her, but she had liked Audrey. She never thought dating her would have been a possibility, though.

Audrey laughed."Yes, we matched. Unfortunately, you bullshitted me. Staying fit? With yoga?" Audrey covered her face slightly. Shelby's description had been a stretch in comparison with what she had imagined. She thought her date was going to be the gym type. Someone with a bit more muscle.

Shelby chewed her lip. She had already been nervous."It does keep me fit." she argued."Audrey, please." she half begged. She looked desperate mainly because she was."At least have dinner with me. I've already booked the table."

Audrey looked at Shelby. She knew about the other woman's affair and divorce. Seeing her now, looking as pathetic and sad as she did had made Audrey soften slightly."Fine, I'll stay." Audrey said, getting comfortable in her seat.

Shelby looked relieved. She let out a breath she didn't know she was holding."You look beautiful, by the way." Shelby said quietly, a light blush on her cheeks. Audrey raised an eyebrow at her. She just wanted to get this over with. The waiter brought their menus. Shelby and Audrey both looked over what was available before ordering. Shelby ordered them some red wine with their meals before the waiter left with their orders. She turned back to Audrey. This was definitely awkward. Shelby wished it wasn't.

"So…have you been doing much since the documentary?" Shelby asked.

"No, but you certainly have. I heard about you and Dominic." Audrey said, watching Shelby. Audrey had already made her assumptions. Shelby was selfish. She wasn't getting enough from Matt so she went to the next best person.

"That wasn't serious." Shelby said softly. She looked upset. She didn't want to remember that she had been unfaithful."I heard you and Rory got together." Shelby said softly.

"Didn't work out." Audrey said dismissively. She didn't want to talk about her failed relationships either. The waiter brought their wine, pouring both their glasses. Audrey was first to pick up her glass and take a drink. She needed it. Audrey looked at Shelby, the look not as cold as it could have been."Your profile said you liked movies. What movies do you like?" She said, watching Shelby.

"I don't really mind." She said softly.

"You look like you're someone who would enjoy The Notebook." Audrey said with a condescending smirk.

"No, I… I do like Disney movies." She said softly.

"Oh?" Audrey said, slightly surprised."What's your favourite?" She asked, watching Shelby closely. She knew Shelby well enough to guess. She either liked Cinderella or Tangled. Maybe Snow White.

"I loved Tangled." She said with a smile. Audrey couldn't help but smile. She wasn't sure if it was the way Shelby had smiled or the way her eyes lit up…or maybe it was because of the wine."What's your favourite?" Shelby asked.

"I always liked Pocahontas." Audrey replied with a smile.

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As the night went on, both Shelby and Audrey ate their meals and drank their wine. It had been tense at the start, but once the alcohol kicked in the conversation flowed easily. Audrey had forgotten her dislike for the other woman and Shelby had forgotten how nervous she had been. When the waiter brought their bill, Shelby grabbed it. She giggled as she put the amount, plus a particularly generous tip."I'm paying," she said with a smile, "because this is one of the best dates I've ever been on."

Audrey rolled her eyes."You know, I thought this was going to be a compete disaster." She admitted, smiling at Shelby."Why don't you come past my apartment tonight?" She asked.

Shelby looked at her with a grin, propping her head up in her hand."You really want me to?" Shelby asked.

Audrey smiled, standing and going to Shelby's side. She helped the other woman up, holding her around her waist gently. "I do." Audrey hummed. Shelby smiled happily, leaning into the touch.

When Audrey helped Shelby get outside she hailed a cab. Shelby climbed in clumsily, followed by Audrey. When they got to Audrey's apartment Shelby clutched onto her. She hadn't been there before and she didn't want Audrey to leave. Audrey let them into her apartment, closing the door behind them."This is it." She said with a laugh.

Shelby looked around the cosy, well decorated apartment before grinning at Audrey."I like it." Shelby hummed, her words drawn out. They had both had a fair amount to drink.

"Here's the bedroom." Audrey hummed, leading Shelby in."You can stay here. I'll take the couch." She said with a smile.

Shelby tugged Audrey onto the bed gently, watching her eyes."Please stay." She barely breathed."Please." She begged, leaning in a little closer to Audrey. Audrey knew what Shelby wanted. After acting as her for so long it was hard not to. She sighed gently. The bed was more comfortable anyway. Audrey crawled up onto her bed, still in her clothes. She pat the space next to her. Shelby slipped beside Audrey cautiously, gently holding around her waist. She hugged her gently, closing her eyes. Audrey looked down at Shelby, delicately pulling her a little closer before closing her eyes. She fell asleep with a faint smile on her lips.

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If you guys want more let me know and I'll do a part 2? I guess?