Promise

31 Chapter

Dear readers, I'm very sorry that I haven't update in more than a year, but I was dealing several months with some health issues and afterwards it was very hard to get back in my own storyline. As promised I will finish all my stories, however it will probably take more time than I originally thought at the beginning of my stories. Thanks for waiting and all your very nice feedback on my stories so far. I love reading your comments and please be patient with me. Enjoy the newest chapter, ClaudiaCleland

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Finn appreciates Tristan's offer, perhaps they can be friends after all. He needs new friends, so he can avoid Rory and Logan.

Tristan and Finn are walking the 100 meters from their hotel to the nearby Four Aces Café for the much-needed hangover breakfast for Finn. They are strolling together into the small restaurant which already deliciously smells like freshly made pancakes.

"Let's sit down on the right side," Tristan suggests.

Finn nods. Afterward, the two are walking to one of the booths with two wooden benches in front of the windows and sit down.

Tristan always liked this classic American Diner. The benches and stools at the counter were all covered with the same dark red leather material. The backs of the booths, were they were sitting, were made out of light oak. The Diner had many windows giving the restaurant a lot of natural light. He usually goes here alone, since he hasn't many friends in New Haven, so he is enjoying Finn's company today. Finn might not be gay, but still easy on the eye and great company.

The two men order their breakfast and Tristan teases, "I cannot believe that you ordered Chili Cheese Fries and a Taco plate. If I had a hangover and smelled that stuff, I would probably kiss the toilet immediately."

Tristan's teasing relaxes Finn. Even though Colin is his best friend, Finn had been avoiding Colin since he noticed how worried he was about him.

"No worries, mate, it's my favorite hangover food, and sometimes I even drink a glass of water with it, only to surprise my liver," Finn jokingly replies.

Finn thinks that today is probably the first time since Rory left that he doesn't feel like crap.

A brown haired girl brings them their food, Finn's order of Chili Cheese Fries and a Taco plate and Tristan's order of pancakes with maple syrup.

The two men eat their breakfast while Finn tells Tristan about his complicated affair with Rory without using her name. Tristan is a great listener and does not judge him for his relationship. He realizes that Tristan might be a good friend despite his tendency to being a manwhore.

After finishing half their meal, Tristan notices that Finn is looking at the entrance of the Diner. His body language is no longer relaxed, and he tenses up. Tristan doesn't know the reason for his behavior change since he has his back to the door and doesn't want to turn around. Tristan wonders if the shift in Finn's behavior might be something to do with the lost love, that they were discussing. Tristan tries to act like he didn't notice anything different in Finn's behavior and hopes that it might give him time to tell him what is wrong. He still remembers a similar situation with his last boyfriend and how humiliated he felt as their relationship ended without any signs beforehand, because of another man.

Logan and Rory enter the small Diner.

"Now there are five Aces inside," Logan smirks and gives Rory a sweet kiss on her cheek. He lovingly takes her hand in his.

While the couple walks to a booth in the back of the Diner, Finn tries to hide behind Tristan who's sitting opposite of him, but unfortunately, he's out of luck because Logan notices him and waves.