Rory's Rival

Summary: Tristan and Logan haven't met. Tristan is Rory's best friend, and has been for years, and Logan wants to be with Rory. When Tristan is transferred to Yale he and Logan meet and it doesn't go the way Rory wanted.

I don't own Gilmore Girls, just the computer I'm typing it on.

Wow I can't believe how many reviews I've gotten. This is great! Below are the answers to the questions that people asked. And thanks to all the reviewers.

I have rewritten parts of this chapter, to help make it 'flow'. Tell my what you think.

FAQ

Rory and Logan aren't together yet.

This takes place during season 5.

Lorelai is single.

Rory never slept with Dean, meaning she is still a virgin.

This story is going to be Rogan, but since I love a good Trory you never know if I'm going to change pairs.

Also the Hayden's (Strobe and Francine) will be administered. They are quite close with Rory (the dinner in the first season went differently then on the show) and have dinner with her every Saturday night.

Chapter Two

"Paris I'm back!" Rory yells once she and Tristan open her dorm room door. Inside the common room there are books everywhere and CSPAN playing on the television.

"I'll alert the media." Paris grumbles.

Rory sighs dramatically, "Tell them I love the snow and everything that comes with it."

"And everyone." Tristan smirks.

"Yes," Rory nods her head as she shuts the door behind them and puts her discarded scarf, gloves, and hat onto the table beside the door. "It was horrible of me to forget Jack Frost. Without him we wouldn't have the snow."

Tristan jabs her in the ribs, causing her to jump backwards.

"Will you two get a room or something? I'm trying to concentrate!" Paris yells at them.

Rory tried to hide a laugh but failed miserably, causing Paris to glare at her. "Sorry, we'll be quiet." She and Tristan sit on the couch which is across from the chair Paris is on. "When should we have your 'Welcome to Yale movie marathon?"

"How 'bout you plan the party and I sit here and look cute?" Tristan leans back into the couch and stretches his arms behind his head with a smirk plastered on his face.

Rory rolls her eyes and frowns at him. "How we have managed to stay friends this long astounds me."

Tristan shakes his head, "If you want we could rewind me previous statement and I'll try again." Tristan looks over at Rory who is nodding. Tristan takes a deep breath, trying to remain serious but he fails because a smile makes its way onto his face. "We could have it this weekend at Stars hollow if you want."

Rory's face brightens up. "Great! Mom will be totally excited."

Tristan smirks at Rory, "I would expect nothing less."

The two chuckle gently and turn to face the television.

"Why are we watching a bunch of dull people in suits?" Tristan asks in a hushed voice.

Paris turns to face him, "If you don't shut up,"

"Ok! Paris why don't you go back to watching CSPAN and Tristan and I will talk in my room." Rory plays the buffer.

Paris just rolls her eyes.

"Come on trouble maker." Rory takes Tristan's hand and leads him into her room. When she shuts her door she sees he has an ever bigger smirk on his face. "You'd better watch out Dugrey, your ego is enlarging."

They sit on Rory's bed.

"Where's your dorm?" Rory asks as she moves the books that are laying over her bed onto her desk.

Tristan thinks for a second, "Bradford Hall."

Rory turns back to Tristan with a large smile spreads over Rory's face. "That means you can bring me coffee every morning."

Tristan rolls his eyes. He has always found it fascinating that Rory's and Lorelai's thoughts always circulate around coffee. "I'll try."

Rory's face scrunches up for a second; as she thinks.

"However, I've tried your coffee. So maybe I'll continue to visit Tim every morning." Rory says after a second. Tristan grabs her around the waist and moves her onto his lap, where he continues to tickle her ribs.

Rory lets out a shriek of laughter, "Stop! Stop! I can't breathe!"

There is a quick knock on the door and it bursts open.

Finn comes waltzing into the room with Logan and Colin close behind. There is a slight pause and Finn jumps onto the bed next to the couple, "Are we having a slumber party love?"

Tristan eyes Finn and looks at Rory who is trying desperately not to laugh at Tristan's expression.

Colin rolls his eyes. "Hey reporter girl." He smiles curtly.

"Hey guys." Rory slips off of Tristan's lap and stands up. "There isn't a slumber party Finn."

Finn pouts. "Pity."

Rory scans Logan's face. It's red like he has been running and his eyes are dark and focused on Tristan. She then turns to her best friend, who is also eyeing Logan.

"Should I leave you two alone?" She asks, trying to lighten the mood; although she's completely confused at why there is so much tension.

Tristan answers by standing up and putting his arm over Rory's shoulders.

"What's up Ace?" Logan finally asks.

"Who's your friend?" Finn asks as he sizes up Tristan thinking that he could probably take him if things got ugly.

"Limo boy meet Bible boy." Rory introduces them in a joking manner.

"Tristan Dugrey." Tristan holds out his hand.

"Logan Huntzburger." Logan takes Tristan's hand gruffly and they shake hands with more toughness and aggression then needed.

Rory simply shakes her head; Boys can act really weird sometimes. She walks over to Colin who is still standing in the doorway. "Hi Colin."

He acknowledges her with a nod.

Finn follows Rory over and leans on Rory's desk.

"And how's Steph? I haven't seen her since my grandparents Christmas party." Rory tries to pick up conversation; feeling awkward.

Colin lightens up a bit. "She's doing fine. My black card can't say the same however."

Rory laughs at that.

"What are you guys doing right now?" Logan asks, his question is focused at Rory but he's still watching Tristan.

"Nothing that I know of." Rory replies.

"Great! You should come with us for lunch!" Finn claps his hands.

Rory almost jumps at the loudness of Finn's voice.

She glances back at Tristan, who meets her gaze instantly. They have a silent conversation, and then Rory looks back at the guys. "Sure." She pauses, "Should I change? Where are we going?" She looks down at her jeans and red sweater, suddenly self-conscious.

"No, love, you look fantastic." Finn smiles childishly at her.

Rory blushes, "Thanks Finn." She pauses, looking around the room, "Just let me locate my purse and we'll be off."

"Don't worry about it Ace, I can handle the bill." Logan says, glaring daggers at Tristan. "For you and your friend." He adds gruffly.

Tristan smirks, "That won't be necessary. I'll cover me and Mary."

"Mary?" Finn asks. "What?" He asks Colin who shrugs his shoulders.

Rory's face turns crimson as she finds her purse. She can tell that Tristan is smirking without even looking at him.

"It's a long story." Tristan says secretively. He watches in amusement as the three guys' faces turn from angry to enraged.

Rory rolls her eyes. "It's my nickname from high school."

"I wouldn't call it that. Not everyone called you Mary." Tristan slings his arm casually over Rory's shoulders when she walks back over to him.

"So you knew each other in high school?" Logan asks.

The group follows Rory and Tristan into the common room.

"Yeah." Rory nods her head, "I'll be back later, Paris." She tells Paris who has been watching the group from the chair with amusement.

"Take your time." Paris tells her, "Now I can finally get some stuff done." She adds under her breath.

"Lovely as always Paris." Tristan tilts his imaginary hat towards her.

"Stuff it Dugrey!" Paris snaps back at him.

Tristan's smirk enlarges.

The group walks into the hallway and outside. "How long have you two known each other?" Finn finally asks. Finn is standing in between Logan and Colin behind Rory and Tristan.

"Well we met up at one of my grandma's shindigs and haven't been apart since." Rory states the truth.

"I'm legendary in the Gilmore house." Tristan tells the group with a deep smirk. He pulls Rory closer to him as the wind picks up.

Logan eyes the couple with a look of disgust and Finn fights the urge to walk in-between the couple and then put his own arm around Rory.

"Yeah, he's very godlike." Rory adds sarcastically. Then she smiles wickedly, "However my other grandparents detest him." She starts to laugh.

"Yeah, the Hayden's aren't that fond of me." Tristan says in defeat.

Colin and Logan stop dead in their tracks. Finn glances back at them with a confused look. Colin and Logan quickly catch up with the group.

"So Ace, you're a Hayden?" Logan coughs out.

Rory hides her red face in Tristan's chest. "Yeah." She pauses, "But I don't really talk about it much."

"Why not?" Colin asks.

Rory shrugs, "I don't want people to judge me or treat me differently for it." Gentle flurries start to fall. Rory starts to fidget under Tristan's arm; causing him to smirk at her childish antics.

Tristan takes his arm off her shoulders and Rory starts to skip in the snow.

Finn puts on a pair of sunglasses which shield his eyes from the 'odious' sun.

"I can't believe you're more blue-blooded then Huntz over here." Colin laughs at the irony but quickly stops when Logan sends him a glare.

Sensing Rory's discomfort Tristan changes the subject, "Where are we going?"

"The pub." Finn states proudly.

Rory closes her eyes and shakes her head. "Can't stay away from the pub long, can you Finny?"

The three stooges laugh.

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