A.N.: What if when Emily threw Rory her birthday party (Season 1), our four favourite trouble makers are invited?
A.N.2: This is a Rogan, Jess and Dean do make appearances (nothing to serious), and everything else is the same (i.e. Lorelai and Chris aren't together).
Chapter 1: The First Birthday Party
"I can't believe she's throwing me a party tonight, and what makes this worse, is the fact that Chilton kids are coming," Rory complained before ringing the doorbell of the large Gilmore mansion.
"Cheer up kid, at least I was invited," her mother tried to lighten the mood. Neither of them was happy about having to go to this dinner.
Not long after, the maid of the week opened the door with Emily not far behind.
"Happy Birthday Rory," she greeted before ushering the two inside.
"Hi Grandma, thanks," Rory politely replied.
"Hi Mom," Lorelai told her mother, holding back all of the sarcastic remarks that were threatening to surface.
"Hello Lorelai," Emily said before turning back to Rory once more. "Rory, I hope you don't mind, but I invited a few kids you don't know; their parents are good friends of your grandfather and me."
"It's ok Grandma," Rory automatically responded. "Should I make the rounds now?" Rory knew how these parties worked.
"Yes, that would be best," the older woman said before leading the two younger women away and into the crowd.
"Rory, I'd like you to met Logan Huntzberger, Colin McRae, and Finnegan Rotheschild," Emily introduced. "Their friend Stephanie Vanderbilt is around here somewhere, but you can meet her later. Everyone, this is my granddaughter Rory. I'll just leave you all to get acquainted."
Emily turned on her heel and walked away, leaving the four teens in a secluded part of the living room.
Once she was out of sight, Lorelai came up behind Rory. "So babe, how long did she parade you around? Who won the bet?"
Rory turned to her mother before answering, "I did, I was 'introduced' for about, one hour. I said between one hour and one and a half hours, you said for two hours. Now pay up!"
"Fine, fine," Lorelai responded grumpily before handing over a twenty dollar bill. "So darling daughter, who're these lovely people?"
"Hullo there loves, I'm Finn, and I'm exotic," the tall brown haired boy stated as he stepped towards the Gilmore girls.
"Ror, why didn't you tell me that there was a sexy, exotic boy here?" Lorelai demanded.
"I didn't know, Grandma only just introduced us," Rory answered.
"Alright, I'll let it slide this time, now who are the rest?"
"I guess I should introduce myself; I'm Logan Huntzberger, the tight ass next to me is Coli," the blond boy said.
"Hi there, I'm Lorelai, Rory's mom. Call me Ms. Gilmore and I'll be forced to castrate you." Lorelai smiled sweetly, the epitome of innocent.
"Alright Lorelai." Logan looked around. "Our friend Steph is around here somewhere. Oh, there she is! Be back in a sec, c'mon Colin, let's go get your girlfriend."
"She's not my girlfriend," Colin mumbled before following the blond blur.
"Love, you're gorgeous; marry me?" Finn seized the opportunity when Logan and Colin were gone.
"I would, but you're too young," Lorelai answered. Rory just rolled her eyes at her mother's antics.
"Our love can be forbidden!" Finn said dramatically.
"Ror! You have to marry this one! He's everything I've ever wanted; Fulfill Mommy's dream!"
"That's ok Mom, you'll get over it," Rory replied.
"Mean." Lorelai pouted.
"Tough love baby," Rory retorted.
"Hey guys, this is Steph." Logan returned suddenly, accompanied by Colin and a blond girl.
"Hi! I'm Steph!" The perky blond said.
"Nice to meet you, I'm Rory and this is my mom, Lorelai," Rory introduced. "Call her Ms. Gilmore and she'll castrate you."
"I've taught you well child," her mother replied.
"Good to know," Steph replied. "So I'm guessing that it's your birthday."
"Yea, I didn't want a party here, but oh no, grandma couldn't have that now could she?" Rory explained sarcastically.
"Kid, this is your only one. Once you've lived through sixteen of them, find me and we'll swap horror stories," Lorelai said dryly.
"Have I ever thanked you?" Rory asked.
"Depends on what for." Lorelai couldn't remember doing anything special lately.
"For taking me away from society."
"Oh, that, no you haven't, but you're welcome."
Throughout the exchange, the other four socialites watched din wonder.
"Anyway, what time is it?" Lorelai changed the subject.
"About eight thirty," Colin informed the older brunette.
"Ror, we need to head to the dining area; Adolf will want you to cut the birthday cake soon," Lorelai explained. "You guys should come too; we can all distract each other."
"Sounds good to me!" Steph exclaimed, linking her arms with Rory and Lorelai's. The boys followed close behind the girls into the larger part of the dining room until they were stopped by someone in front of the girls.
"What do you want Tristan?" Rory spat venomously.
"I just want my birthday kiss," the arrogant blond replied.
"Too bad E.T. it's my birthday." Rory didn't look happy, so Logan decided to intervene.
"Hey babe, Ready for the cake yet?" he said, putting his arm around Rory's waist.
Rory quickly understood that Logan was playing decoy, and leaned into him. "Yea, let's go, my grandmother will be waiting. Nice seeing you bible boy."
Turning back once after the group walked away, Lorelai saw the shocked look on Tristan's face.
When they were out of sight, everyone, especially Rory Lorelai cracked up.
"Oh my god! Did you see his face?" Rory asked when she could finally speak.
"Yes! It was completely priceless; I wish I had a camera!"
"You guys are getting way too much pleasure out of this." Colin shook his head.
Rory and Lorelai looked at each other, smirking, before calling out, "Dirty!"
"There you are Rory!" Emily called out as the five kids approached the large table set up. "Time to cut the cake!"
"Alright Grandma," Rory agreed before taking the knife in her grandmother's hands.