The Beginning of a Beginning?
By babydrag0nfly
Disclaimer: I don't own Gilmore Girls, and I certainly don't own Tristan, but a girl can dream can't she?
A/N:
Season4.5: I think I want them to end up in S.F. since I know more about S.F., but I have been to Texas (Austin and San Antonio). The only east coast states I've been to are N.Y., Virginia, D.C., and Florida. Those are like out of the way though. I will definitely take you up on that offer.
WingdFairy90: you're SO wrong lol.
Fallen Heart: You're right, it would be a bit sudden, but then I'd have to have Logan somehow miraculously let Rory go with Tristan…which might be a bit awkward, so you'll just have to read and see what I do I guess ;)
Smile1: Wow, Thank you! :) I guess you're right, but I still like the input—it gives me ideas :)
sooty7sweep: It does make sense :) Thanks!
julie619: good idea! :)
Kathy: hmm..seems like lots of people like number 2 ;)
mar0506: Thanks! :) I think something along the lines of two is good.
weeping rose: hehe…smooching might be a big step for Rory and Tristan…so maybe a little later—sorry to disappoint you, but as for Solange…she's supposed to be good…she's kind of like Logan's "soul mate" like how Tristan and Rory are meant to be together (at least in my mind ;)). I hope to make Solange and Rory friends so it's not like there will be hard feelings.
amanda: Thanks! Hehe :)
mz.sammiz: Thank you! :)
TiCkLeDpInK22: hehe how old will you be turning? This is going to be an exciting week—I'm taking my driver's test on the 14th…so if I pass…I'll be able to DRIVE! WOOT! Heh
babygirl1990: Thanks! :) I pretty much agree with your opinion :)
Sarksgrl04: hehe there will still be TRORY even if Logan and Rory aren't fully broken up ;)
queenmischa: thanks! :)
CharmingPiper: I guess it does kind of sound sleazy, but if I break them up now, it's a little rushed, I think.
Orange Glow: Thanks! :)
SCORING for the breakup:
before—about 4 votes
during—about 6 votes
after—1 vote (from my best friend…obviously…she has bad judgment…lol jkjk I luv ya mel!)
Chapter 8
:: Everything Will Be Just Fine::
"Hello?" Logan answered his phone.
"Hey, Logan, I think we should talk," Rory got right to the point. Logan was taken aback at first. He wasn't expecting to hear from Rory so soon.
"Um…well, sure," Logan agreed.
"Okay. I think I probably jumped way too fast to conclusions about you, and your friend at the café," Rory hesitated on the word 'friend.' "And you're probably wondering what I was doing at the café with a guy, too." Rory didn't let Logan get a word in edgewise. She just kept talking. Logan really didn't mind since it kept things flowing. He knew he probably wouldn't be able to handle the awkward moments. Rory continued, "Well, that was Tristan. I didn't know I was getting together with him until this morning, when he called. I didn't call to tell you because honestly, I didn't think twice about it. He offered to take me out to coffee, and I figured that maybe we could catch up on old times. You already know the story about Tristan," Rory said referring to both of their previous conversations. "I figured that maybe this time, we could be friends instead of having some crazy relationship, if you could call it a relationship," Rory laughed at her last statement despite herself.
Logan picked up after Rory finished, "I met Solange at your grandparents' party last night. We decided to go out for coffee. It was completely platonic. I love you, Rory, and Solange knows that. It was nothing more than two friends getting together to chit chat," Logan said, surprisingly calm. He was afraid that Rory could hear the semi-lie in his voice.
He was wrong. Rory, with her magical powers, and ability to hear things that sometimes aren't even there, asked, "Logan, do you…like her, honestly?" Immediately, she added, "I mean because it would be okay if you did, I think. I mean…we've been together for over three years. And plus, if our relationship lasts past this, then it would be all the stronger. I know you love me, Logan, so if you like her, I think it's okay."
Astounded, Logan stuttered, "Well…uh…I…well…I guess I kind of do. I'm not really sure…But Rory, why do you still want to be with me, knowing that I like someone else?"
"Well, since we've been together for so long, I guess I just feel like you deserve a second chance," Rory shrugged. She really didn't know. She just felt like it would be a shame to let their whole relationship go down the drain after three years. Rory just remembered about the trip with Tristan, "Oh! I almost forgot to tell you. Well, I'm leaving on a road trip across the country. Our destination is California. I'm going with Tristan…But if you don't want me to go, then I could stay…" Rory trailed off, unsure of how Logan would react to this new piece of information.
Logan couldn't contain his relief. It wasn't like he wanted Rory out of the way; he just thought that they should take some time away from each other to sort out their feelings. He told Rory this. "You know, I think you should go. It would do us both some good."
"I agree. Thanks, Logan," Rory smiled.
"Keep in touch though, okay? And if Tristan does anything out of line, I'll personally fly over there, and give him a piece of my mind," Logan was laughing by now.
Their conversation ended on a happier note than it had started, and both ends were happy. Rory was glad that, though Logan seemed to be crushing on another girl, they were able to have an honest conversation. She felt like a huge burden had been lifted off of her, now that she had a better understanding of the situation.
After her talk with Logan, Rory decided to call Tristan to give him the 411. She told him about their new understanding, and explained how Logan liked the girl in the café. Upon hearing that, Tristan stiffened. He knew Rory deserved better than that, but Rory didn't seem bothered by it at all. Tristan thought, she gives him too much credit. He's obviously not worthy of her; she deserves someone better. Rory rambled on about the conversation, while Tristan thought about her. He wasn't paying attention to anything she was saying, instead, he was thinking of the way her mouth moved to annunciate each word. He thought of how it would feel like to have her lips on his again. It had been so long, and he'd almost forgotten. No. He didn't forget. How could he forget? He would never forget the way it felt the first time he kissed Rory Gilmore.
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Rory crawled into bed. She was packed and ready for this trip. She was a light traveler, and she only had two duffle bags and a backpack. Somehow, she'd managed to squish in her toiletries, a couple of pairs of shoes, a hat, sunscreen (she'd need tons of that), a swimsuit, and countless articles of summer clothing. Of course she'd have to do laundry during this trip, and she hoped someone like Tristan would understand that.
As she lay in bed, Rory's adrenaline was pumping through her veins. She was so hyper. She kept tossing and turning, trying to get into a more comfortable position to fall asleep. Nothing worked. Eventually, when she looked at her clock and saw that it was already 2:00am, she pulled out her favorite book, Pride and Prejudice, and began rereading the over read novel. There were many folded pages, and coffee stains scattered all over. The cover was faded, and the edges of the book were a little battered. In the midst of reading, she almost forgot to pack a couple of books to read. Though she knew she probably wouldn't have time to be reading, she packed some just in case she got bored.
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Tristan tossed and turned in his satin sheets. His house was eerily quiet, but he couldn't find sleep anywhere near. Tristan's mind kept going back to Rory, and the big road trip. He couldn't believe how lucky he was to be able to spend so much time with her. He promised himself that he would be on his best behavior. He didn't want the situation at Chilton to repeat itself. Plus, if they got in some fight, and she refused to talk to him, it would be excruciatingly painful to have her there, but not be able to converse with her.
Tristan reached over to his nightstand drawer and pulled out an old picture of Rory. Surprisingly, she hadn't changed much since high school. He stared at the piece of paper in his hands. He imagined himself running his fingers through that silky brown hair. He looked into her eyes. They were a beautiful blue. He knew that he could get lost in them. Her smile was perfect and gleaming. Her pale skin made her look ethereal. She was like an angel to him. Soon Tristan was able to fall asleep, dreaming about Rory. She coursed through his mind like a river flows through a canyon.
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As Rory read through Pride and Prejudice, the first rays of the summer sun peeked over the horizon. The golden droplets filtered into her room leaving gorgeous patters on her bedroom wall. Rory glanced quickly at her clock. It was 4:00am. She decided to finish the book, as she only had about fifty pages left.
Fifty pages later, Rory strolled into the kitchen looking for coffee. The only one up in the house was Luke. He already had the coffee ready, but he was surprised to see Rory awake.
"Wow! You're up early!" Luke exclaimed.
"Actually…I never went to sleep. So really I've been up late," Rory corrected.
"Why didn't you sleep? You have a big trip today?" Luke scowled.
"Adrenaline. Anyway, it's a road trip. I'll sleep in the car," Rory gave her excuse.
"You should stay awake while Tristan drives. What if he's a bad driver? He could crash. You should be on the lookout," Luke countered.
"Luke, don't worry," Rory smiled. "Now stop talking because I need my coffee first.
Rory took her coffee out of the kitchen and into the living room. She turned on the T.V. to watch the weather channel. The reporter predicted highs in the 90s. He said there would be an upcoming heat wave. Rory loved the summertime, but she didn't really enjoy the frying pan it brought along. It got so hot that Rory would stay inside to stay away from the sizzling sun. Especially with her complexion, tanning wasn't really her thing. She was a burner.
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It was already 10:15am, and Tristan had yet to make lunch. He rushed to get ready before Rory arrived.
While he was in the kitchen, cooking spaghetti, Rory walked in on him. She was followed closely by Lorelai, who insisted on "seeing the boy her dear daughter was to run off with."
"Wow! You can cook!" Rory exclaimed when she caught sight of him at the stove with a towel over his shoulder.
"Hey there, Mary. Oh and Mrs. Danes," Tristan greeted. He walked over to the two women to shake Lorelai's hand.
"Call me Lorelai. Mrs. Danes makes me sound old and married," Lorelai winked.
"Mom, you are old and married," Rory laughed, nudging her mother.
"Be quiet, honey," Lorelai nudged back, giggling the whole time.
"I assume you came to see Rory off? Wouldn't you stay for lunch too?" Tristan offered.
"Actually no. I'll just be going now. Thank you for the offer though. I've got some things to do at home," Lorelai thanked Tristan. As she turned to leave, she called, "Have fun, kids!"
Lunch was delicious. Rory complimented Tristan's cooking, "You're really good at cooking!"
"Oh. It's nothing. The only thing I can cook is spaghetti anyway," Tristan said modestly.
"We'll, you're way better than me! I couldn't cook to save my life!" Rory laughed.
Their conversation carried on, light and easy. Rory felt comfortable in Tristan's presence. She felt like they'd been friends forever and everything at Chilton never even occurred. Though she was happy, Rory felt a small void in this friendly relationship with Tristan. As she was sipping her soda, she realized what it was. She missed the playful banter. She missed arguing with Tristan, as scary as that seemed. She even missed seeing that smirk of his playing across his lips.
"You've changed," Rory stated out of the blue.
"I certainly hope so," Tristan laughed, but his laughter faded when Rory began to frown. "What's the matter?"
"I guess I'm just missing the old you a little,"
"I knew you were secretly in love with me in high school," Tristan smirked.
"Now that's better," Rory laughed. Tristan laughed, too.
"But don't get me wrong. I still like the changed you better. Though every once in awhile, it's nice to banter with you," Rory explained.
"I knew you'd give in to my charm sometime," Tristan smirked again.
"Get your head out of the gutter, DuGrey!" Rory playfully swatted at him as they cleared up the dishes from lunch.
After lunch, Rory and Tristan loaded Tristan's SUV. When Tristan saw how little Rory was brining along, he said incredulously, "Is that all you brought?"
"Yeah, I pack light," Rory responded.
"Most girls bring their entire wardrobe!" Tristan exclaimed.
"We'll, I'm not most girls," Rory smiled.
They finished packing up the car, and Rory made a call to her mother to tell Lorelai that they were leaving. Lorelai made Rory promise to call periodically. Tristan brought a bunch of maps and a few guidebooks and stored them in the consul between the two front seats. Soon they were ready to go. Tristan backed out of the garage and down the driveway, and the white SUV hit the road with two very excited friends.
Yay so they're on the road now! What do you think of the phone call with Logan? Was it weird? Is it unrealistic? I didn't really know how to make Logan react to it all, so I just made it go with the story.I don't think normal peoplewould really react that way lol but too bad…in my fanfic they do heh I hope you all liked the TRORY action!
My! This was a really long chapter! But it makes up for the last one :)
The title is from "The Middle" by Jimmy Eat World. So…everything will be just fine…or will it? Hehe .:evil grin:. We'll see…
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