Audrey got to the dorm as soon as possible to ambush Rory. If she needed to convince Rory to get back with Logan, she needed to make notes and pro con lists about him. It was kind of dorky, but it was the best way she knew how to convince her friend.
Unfortunately for her, her roommate came in seconds later with the same plan.
"Hey Audrey," Rory said surprised, "I didn't know you'd be at the dorm this early."
Audrey lied, "Yeah, I had to get my stuff for dance practice." Audrey decided it was either now or never to convince her friend, "Actually, before I go, I have to talk to you about something."
"Okay."
Audrey took a deep breathe, "I ran into Logan today."
Rory rolled her eyes, "Nothing good starts with that."
Audrey gave a small nervous laugh, "Yeah. Anyways, I think you should really give him a second chance."
Rory took a soda out of the mini-fridge, "I don't know, Audrey."
Audrey sat down on the couch in the common room, "Let me put it to you this way: Second chances are meant to be given. It's forgiveness. Without forgiveness, our world would be one chaotic hateful world."
Rory gave a small laugh, "You're rambling."
Audrey smiled, "I know, but in Logan's defense, I think he regrets what he did."
"I'll think about it."
"Good, that's all I needed to hear."
Rory was curious though, "I just have a question: Why are you singing praises about Logan?"
Audrey confessed, "I want him to stop stalking me at the coffee cart hoping that I'll help him with you."
Rory laughed, "That sounds like him."
Audrey then added, "I also believe you two are perfect for each other and truly love one another. I'm not saying go pledge your love for the guy, but consider giving him a second chance. You may regret it one day."
Rory agreed, "You're probably right."
Audrey smiled and was about to go to her room but Rory remembered, "What happened to dance practice?"
Audrey was caught lying, "There actually was no dance practice. I might actually get coffee though if you want to get some."
Rory declined, "Uh, that's okay. I actually need to think about some things."
Audrey corrected her, "You mean about Logan."
Rory just smiled, and Audrey knew she had saved someone's love life. Now, if she could only fix her own.
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Audrey was reading The Great Gatsby as she was walking to the coffee cart. Unlucky for her, next thing she knew, she ran into a trashcan and knocked it over.
She heard a guy's laugh. It was a familiar laugh, "You know, you are probably the least graceful dancer I've ever met."
She looked up to find Tristan. She blushed to where her whole face turned red. This was unusual for her. She was never embarrassed, "you're probably right."
Tristan attempted to lighten the mood, "Did Audrey just get embarrassed? That has got to be a first."
Audrey smiled and gave a nervous laugh, "I've been embarrassed before."
He just smirked, "When?"
She stammered, "Plenty of times, I just can't remember the exact time."
He quickly brought up a different topic, "So, last Friday night…."
She felt stupid thinking about last Friday night, "Yeah, I didn't mean to be rude last Friday. I was kind of frustrated."
"I noticed."
She couldn't think of anything else to say that would hurt them both, "I guess I better get going. I have a coffee fix and Jim is expecting me there in five minutes."
"Jim?" Audrey detected jealousy in his voice.
"Jim is the coffee cart guy outside the library. We run a very tight schedule."
Tristan laughed, "If I can remember right, you and Dan formed a very good friendship."
"You mean the coffee cart guy outside the quad at Harvard?" Audrey felt a smile creep on her face.
Tristan smirked, "Are you planning on telling Jim about Dan?"
Audrey gave a fake sigh, "He'll find out at some point. I rather him hear it from me."
Tristan and Audrey laughed like they had back when they were together. She caught her breath and told Tristan, "I better get going. Jim will think I was getting coffee from another cart if I don't show up on time."
Tristan got a bright idea, "How about we catch up sometime? Like tonight at dinner."
Her face brightened, "Sure. Just tell me what time and where."
He got a smirk on his face, "I'll pick you up at your dorm at 7:00."
She was curious, "Where are we going?"
He smiled, "That will remain a secret."
She had to admit, talking to him made her feel like she was on top of the world, "Fine DuGrey. See you at 7:00."
Audrey watched Tristan walk off. She needed to get to Foreign Affairs in 20 minutes. She decided that she needed to tell Rory first.
She raced back to her dorm to tell Rory the good news.
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Rory was busy thinking about whether or not to take Logan back. She had been thinking for over 10 minutes. Fortunately, Audrey provided distraction when she came running through the door.
Breathless, Audrey said, "Tristan….me….dinner…tonight."
Rory was excited for her friend, but she felt like a little part of her heart was breaking. What?!? Tristan is just a friend and your roommate's boyfriend! "That's great."
Audrey was obviously excited, "I know! When he asked me, my heart was literally doing cartwheels, I was so happy."
Rory's face became a little glum. She really wanted to feel happy for her friend, but she and Tristan became great friends and Rory may have developed a small crush.
Audrey looked at the clock, "I was so excited I didn't notice the time. I got to get to Foreign Affairs. When I get back though, you're helping me pick out the perfect outfit."
Rory gave a small smile and replied, "Yeah."
Audrey left happy and a smile plastered on her face. Rory watched her friend leave the dorm and then felt a small frown grow on her face. Why couldn't she just be happy for her friend? Was it because she liked Tristan? Or was it because Tristan reminded her of Logan and she missed Logan?
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Audrey's smile never left her face. She strolled into Foreign Affairs as if she was walking on cloud nine. She then noticed Logan sitting across the room. She sat next to him, "Hey Logan."
"Hey Audrey," he said with his normal smirk.
She frowned, "How did you figure out my name?"
He smiled, "I heard Jim say it the other day."
She nodded knowingly, "Probably so." She quickly changed the topic, "So I have good news."
His normal smirk was still present on his face, "Shoot."
Her smile was still plastered, "Rory actually might get back together with you."
His smirk turned into a grin, "I knew you'd be able to help me." She then kept smiling and Logan noticed, "Why are you so happy?"
She batted her eyelashes, "I don't know what you're talking about."
He shook his head still smiling, "We're friends and friends always know when something is up, so spill."
She squealed, "Tristan and I are going on a date tonight."
She noticed his face slowly turn stern, "That's cool."
Audrey examined his face and knew better, "No, I know it's not cool with you. We're friends, even though we've only known each other a little over a week. Tell me what's up."
He sighed, "I don't think he's good enough for you."
Audrey tried to think of something to say, "Maybe you're just a little bummed that Rory hasn't come around yet, but she will, trust me."
Logan thought about what she said. Maybe he didn't have a crush on her, maybe he just missed Rory.
He slowly replied, "You're right."
She grinned, "I know I'm right. Besides once you and Rory are back together, you will no longer have to hang out with me."
He smirked, "That won't happen. Other than Steph, you're my only other friend who's a girl."
She laughed, "You know, I have yet to meet Finn. He sounds just delightful."
He laughed, "Are you sure that's wise?"
"No." She agreed.
Maybe Audrey was right. Maybe it was all temporary insanity.
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Rory was searching for Tristan everywhere. She checked his dorm, the cafeteria, and the coffee cart. She couldn't find him.
Rory eventually found him in the newsroom, "Fancy finding you in a newsroom."
Tristan looked up from his computer and smirked, "You too, Mare."
She slowly brought up the topic, "So Audrey came into the dorm today with a smile plastered on her face."
He smiled, "Really? I wonder who put it there."
She laughed, "Rumors are that you did."
He gave a sarcastic, "No, really?"
She laughed, "I just wanted to come and tell you that I'm happy that the both of you got what you wanted."
He smiled, "Thanks, Rory."
She walked out of the newsroom, but before she left Tristan asked, "Where are you going?"
She turned around and smiled, "I need to find Logan."
Rory walked out of the newsroom desperate to find Logan. Maybe it was just temporary insanity.
A/N: It may seem that it is going to end up as a rogan. Do not despair trory fans, there is going to be some more trory action. That doesn't mean its going to be a trory either. I already know the fate of all the characters, but it will remain a mystery….for now.