Finding Rory

Chapter 22: Nice Form

"So, what's on your agenda, Mare?" Tristan asked before he left for work on Friday morning.

"Steph and I are going to hit the gym this morning before I leave, since I can't work out with you tonight, and maybe relax by the pool for a while. I also might stop by Grandma's house and take a look around the pool house to see what I need to get in order for me to stay there. After that I'll meet Mom at Luke's for dinner. Then back to the Crap Shack for a Gilmore Movie Night."

"Well, you have fun. I'll miss you, but I'll see you tomorrow around lunch time. Are Jess and Rebecca still coming tomorrow as well?" Tristan asked.

"Yeah, he wants to go over these first few chapters together in person, and he mentioned wanting to talk to Luke about something, too."

"As much as I hate to, I really have to leave, Mare. I love you," Tristan said as he wrapped one arm around her waist and stroked her cheek tenderly.

"I love you, too, baby. I'll miss you, but I'll see you tomorrow. Have fun with the guys tonight."

"See you tomorrow. Call me before bed?"

"I will. Bye, Tris," Rory said before kissing him one more time.

Rory sighed and put on her running shoes before she grabbed her keys and purse and headed to the gym. She felt confident enough after a couple of visits with Tristan and was looking forward to a good workout. She chuckled to herself as she realized she was quickly becoming one of those people who were slightly neurotic about their workouts; she just felt so much more like herself after exercise.

She pulled up in front of the gym and saw Steph and someone else waiting at the front doors - she couldn't tell who it was from the back.

"Rory!" Steph squealed as she saw her approach, and the other figure turned around when she heard Rory's name.

"Steph! Oh my gosh, Rosemary? Is that you?!" Rory replied,

"It is!" Rosemary replied happily.

"It's been forever! It's so good to see you. Are you going to work out with us?" Rory asked.

"I am; I hope you don't mind," Rosemary replied quickly.

"No, of course not! It will be great!" replied Rory.

The three girls walked in the door and scanned their key cards. Rory was looking around the front desk as Steph and Rose scanned their key cards.

"What are you looking at, Reporter Girl?" Steph asked curious.

"Just checking out the class schedule. What's Sexy Cardio Jam?" Rory asked.

"Oh, I've taken that one before! It's so much fun. It's really just dancing, but it's a blast and a great workout," replied Rose.

"We should totally do that!" Steph exclaimed.

"I won't be here tomorrow, but we could start next Saturday morning if you guys would really like to. I think it would be a blast. Maybe do class and then brunch every Saturday together?" Rory offered.

Steph and Rosemary agreed quickly and they all signed up. After completing their registration, they all walked toward the upper body machines to begin their workouts. Rory had been working out for a few minutes when a tall guy about her age walked up to her and watched her for a minute.

"Good form," the guy said.

"Umm...thanks," Rory replied hesitantly.

"I'm Mark - I'm a personal trainer here."

"Well, it's nice to meet you, Mark. I'm Rory, and this is Steph and Rose," she said, nodding her head toward the other two girls.

"It's nice to meet you beautiful ladies," Mark smirked, but his eyes didn't leave Rory. Unfortunately, she was so oblivious to men flirting with her that she didn't even notice it, but her friends certainly did.