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First Gilmore Girls fanfic…I love this show! I need reviews! You guys are what keep the story going so let me know what you like and what you don't…most importantly…enjoy!
She sat through class with one thing on her mind; coffee. Due to the lack of alarm clock in Logan's dorm she woke up late and had no time to get her caffeine fix before class. One thing that Rory was known for was her addiction to coffee. She sat in her seat fidgeting with her pencil and trying not to fall asleep. The previous night's festivities didn't help. Three hours of rest, a hang over, and no coffee didn't make English Lit anymore bearable. She heard a whisper that woke her from her daze.
"Hey Ace," he pushed a large cup of hot coffee onto her desk, "I noticed you didn't make any coffee and I wanted to make sure you were still breathing."
Her heart always jumped when she saw Logan but she had never been as happy to see him as she was at that moment.
"You're a God!" She grabbed the coffee and quickly lowered her voice realizing she was still in class, "How'd you come in here?"
"The door. I was thinking about going all Mission Impossible and coming in through the skylight but I thought it might be a little dramatic."
"Ha ha," she feigned amusement, "I meant, you're not in this class."
"When are you going to learn Ace, I've got connections." She loved his nickname for her, he barely ever called her Rory.
"How could I forget? Anyways, I owe you."
"Let's call it even. It was kinda my fault you were out so late."
"And the hang over? Cause I think that should be blamed on you too." Rory took another sip of her heavenly coffee.
"No way Ace, the keg stands and martinis were your choice." They both smiled remembering the night before. "I gotta go, I have a class in ten minutes."
"I know you have a class but I didn't know you ever actually go," she said teasing him which earned her a smile.
"I'm feeling studious, what can I say? I'll meet you in the quad after?"
"Sounds good," he leaned in and gave her a quick kiss and whispered, "Try to stay awake Ace."
The rest of Rory's class seemed to go slow but not as slow as before. She read the book that the class was discussing when she was 15 and was simply not interested in debating a book she didn't even like. So instead her mind wandered to the night before.
Every night with Logan was new. His friends were so unlike her old friends from home. She would describe her hometown as, well, eccentric. But her new friends were crazy in the college life kind of way. Logan was definitely of high society to say the least. But so were her grandparents so she tended to fit in easily. The socialite group she was constantly around always surprised her. She was glad that she let her first impressions of them be replaced by who they really were. And yes, sometimes they still could be jerks, but loveable jerks.
After an hour of conversation that didn't register in Rory's mind once class was finally over. She knew Logan's class ended only a few minutes after hers so she decided to get some coffee in the quad. After she ordered her large vanilla espresso she heard a voice only a few feet behind her.
"Be still my heart," the familiar but exaggerated voice proclaimed, "if it isn't Mary"
Rory's breathe caught in her throat as she spun around. "Tristan?" She was faced with the blue eyed hottie that she hadn't seen in two years. He still had the same tousled hair and fiery eyes.
"I'm touched you remember. I thought you'd be in Harvard by now," he moved closer to her and it all became real. She was still caught off guard by the surprise but she began to regain her balance.
"Dreams don't always go as planned. What are you doing here?"
"One year at Princeton and I decided I needed a change of scenery."
"Already finished off the freshman girls?" Rory teased him.
"And the sophomores. It just wasn't fun anymore." He answered back quickly as if letting go of the truth.
"So why Yale?" She was curious as to why someone like Tristan would actually want to do work. Although Logan didn't seem to ever be burdened with his classes he was a different story.
"Well if I knew you were here Mary that would've been my number one reason. Care to show me around campus?" Yes, Rory was happy to see Tristan but the Mary nickname could've been dropped. He was starting to make her feel like she was at Chilton again.
"Well as flattering as that is Tristan, I'm still not interested."
"Owch. Am I right to assume there's a Joseph in the picture?"
Rory laughed at the thought of Logan as Joseph. "He's definitely no Joseph."
"Interesting," Tristan was disappointed to hear that there was a guy in Rory's life but he was definitely not surprised. "Tell me it isn't Bag Boy."
It had been a while since Rory thought of Dean and she was happy when it didn't shake her. It further proved that she was over him and closer to Logan. "No, Dean is definitely not in the picture."
"But someone is?" Tristan liked how she was dancing around the mystery man but could tell that it wasn't because she was shamed. It was almost as if she was being modest, not wanting to flaunt her new boyfriend. This sparked Tristan's curiosity even more.
"Yes, someone is." She answered with a smile.
"Disappointing Mary. I was kind of hoping you'd still be waiting for me."
"It's Rory, not Mary; especially not anymore. And for the record, I don't know a time when I actually was waiting for you."
"That hurts." Tristan put his hand on his heart, he was always one for exaggeration.
"I forgot you have such a delicate heart," Rory said sarcastically.
Logan slipped next to Rory not noticing Tristan. "Hey Ace," He placed a sweet kiss on her lips and pulled away to explain himself,
"Sorry I'm late. I ran into Finn and, well, you know Finn…"
"This must be Joseph," Tristan interjected. Logan turned around confused by the comment and the unfamiliar voice.
"Excuse me?" Logan said trying to hide his jealousy mixed with annoyance. Who was this guy talking to his girlfriend?
"Ignore him," Rory said to Logan quickly. Five minutes and she was already becoming annoyed with Tristan and his ego, "Logan this is Tristan, he went to Chilton with me. Tristan, this is Logan, my boyfriend."
The two boys nodded at each other while Tristan looked like he was putting a puzzle together, "Logan Huntzberger?"
Logan seemed to regain his confidence, "Ahhh, I see my reputation exceeds me." Rory smiled, proud of her boyfriend's many accomplishments even if most of then included jail time.
"Somewhat. Seems like you're the college version of me."
"College is much different than high school," Logan said attempting to clarify that Tristan is out of his league.
Tristan knew that school was not as important to Logan as Rory, "Girls seem the same."
Logan looked at Tristan with that, 'Stop looking at my girlfriend' look. Rory quickly interjected, "We should go." She gripped Logan's hand.
"Off so soon?" Tristan asked with exaggerated disappointment
"As much as I'd like to continue this reunion, we have plans," Rory said as Logan continued to think over the situation.
"Hold on Ace, I barely know anything about Tristan here and we wouldn't want to be rude to your friend."
"I wouldn't call him that." Rory said trying to reassure Logan that he doesn't need to know anything about Tristan. She didn't mind seeing Tristan but she didn't like how he was talking to Logan. Tristan was good at pissing people off; she knew that better than anyone. But she also knew how smooth Logan was and she was a little nervous about the two of them talking for too long.
"Yea, I think ex-boyfriend who she still loves is more suitable," Tristan loved to see the look in Logan's eyes.
"Unless boyfriend means someone I never dated and love is the new word for dislike then you're way off base." Logan smiled at his girlfriend's quick words and the look on Tristan's face.
"Gotta love her wit," Tristan said trying to recover from the shut down.
"Gotta love her," Logan said placing another kiss on Rory's lips and bringing her closer to him. Rory knew this was a jab at Tristan's ego but she didn't mind. She didn't hate Tristan but she did wish that he'd accept they were just friends. Maybe then they could be. She smiled contently. Before Tristan could respond Finn came up to the three of them and put his arm around Logan.
"Logan! My friend! And the beautiful Rory," he bowed dramatically and lowered his head. He then turned to see Tristan, "And hello person I've never met. Or never met when I've been sober. Which I assure you friend is not often."
"Tristan," he stated plainly.
"Okay," Finn said not so interested considering Tristan was a guy. Not only that, also a guy who could pose competition. He turned his attention back to Rory and Logan, "Logan, I trust you have filled the reporter in on our plans for this lovely evening?"
"We kinda got sidetracked," he turned to Rory with his arm lying around her waist, "Finn and Colin are having a party tonight."
"Not just any party, the party of the century!"
"You always say that Finn," Rory responded with a smile.
"And you my love, know that I never lie. I'll provide the beverages you provide yourselves. And some friends Rory if you'd like. Preferably female friends." He winked at her as Rory nodded. "And it will be here, away from any marinas, which means there will be no yachts to steal. So hopefully you two should stay out of jail. Assuming stealing a Lamborghini is out of your league. I've seen the staff parking lot, very nice."
Rory laughed and Logan smiled. Tristan was surprised by the comment, "Intriguing, Mary, in jail?"
"You haven't seen me in two years, people change."
"Apparently," he replied.
"Mary? Logan, did you know you were dating a girl with multiple personas?" Finn was confused with the nick name, as was Logan, but he decided to make a joke of it.
"Sometimes she's more than I can keep up with."
"That is so not true. Plus, I don't hear you complaining."
"About you Ace? Never."
Tristan was beginning to become ill from the events before him. Obviously he wasn't the only one with a nickname for Rory. "Well, Mary, I'm sure I'll see you around. Logan, Finn, wonderful to meet you."
"Well, I don't remember your name, probably because I don't care too much, but you're more than welcome to join us tonight. Free drinks if you bring some species of the more gentle sex." Finn said the last sentence in a hushed tone almost as if it were a secret. Rory gave Finn a desperate look while Logan looked up for the challenge.
"Yea Tristan, it'll be fun. Finn's parties are always something not to be missed and I'm interested in hearing more about you and Ace."
Tristan wasn't about to back out, "Sure, I'll be there."
"Follow the kegs and you'll find my room! See you all later."
"See you both tonight, should be a hell of a party," Tristan walked off to his class as Rory and Logan were left alone. In Rory's opinion, finally.
"Okay, let's go." She began to walk away still holding his hand. Rory thought maybe she could avoid the conversation she knew Logan was dying to have ever since he heard Tristan's voice.
"Hold on Ace," He swung her back gently as she tried to pull him away. "Who was that?"
"Some guy from high school. He's always been like that. Cocky, arrogant…"
"Me?"
"No! Not at all like you."
"Well, it's who you thought I was. When we first met…with the Marty thing…"
"Yes but you proved me wrong," She came closer to him again,
"On the other hand Tristan never would."
"Were you guys ever a thing?" Logan wasn't used to feeling this way and in all honestly it kind of scared him.
"Not really." Rory answered honestly. Sure, they kissed and maybe she liked him a little but they were never a thing.
"Did you sleep with him?" Logan was surprised by his question and didn't even want to hear the answer. He didn't mean to be so blunt but when he was with Rory he couldn't control himself.
"No!" Rory was offended by the question, she'd seen Logan jealous but not like this, "How can you ask me that? I told you we were never a thing."
"Well, how am I supposed to know what constitutes as a thing and what doesn't? Plus you said 'not really.' What does 'not really' mean?" Both of them were getting somewhat aggravated by the situation.
"It means 'not really!' I never slept with him, we kissed a few times and maybe flirted but most of our relationship consists of him being a complete asshole and me rejecting him." Rory had calmed down and now was focused on reassuring Logan. She was jealous when she saw him hug his sister, of course she didn't know it was his sister but still. She could imagine that the situation looked bad.
"Logan, I haven't seen Tristan for two years. Yea, maybe I liked him a little, tiny bit but we never even dated. I never felt about him the things I feel about you."
Logan gave her a skeptical but accepting look, "Okay. Sorry, I'm not used to having to do the jealous thing. It kinda took over. See, I told you I could do the boyfriend thing."
She was happy he was now smiling, "You did a fantastic job!"
He kissed her once more, "So I guess I'm kind of crazy about you Ace."
"That's good Huntzberger, cause I'm kinda crazy about you too." They both smile and kiss again.
"So my dorm or yours?" Logan asked implying the obvious.
Rory laughed. "How about a movie?"
Logan feigned hurt, "Okay, I can do a movie."
Before Rory turned away from him she whispered, "then my dorm room." Logan smiled and pulled her in for another, longer kiss.
When they pulled away Rory looked into Logan's eyes. "We can see a movie later."
"Exactly what I was thinking," Logan said with a smile then they both playfully ran off to Rory's dorm.
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