Disclaimer: As much money as I would have if I did and as much as I wish I did, I do not own Gilmore Girls or any of its characters. Sorry.


"Ain't no mountain high, ain't no valley low, ain't no river wide enough baby…." Rory sang while riding in the passenger seat in Logan's new silver Porsche with the windows down. She snuck a look out of the corner of her eyes at her boyfriend of 2 years, his face set in a frown as he motioned for her to turn the dial on the radio.

"You know, I'm almost glad I won't have to listen to you reenact the soundtrack to Remember the Titans anymore for the next few months. It's a good thing you express yourself so well through the written word because I don't believe you have a musical bone in your body," he said jokingly while sliding a hand up her leg. Raising his eyebrows up and down ", not that it's a body I'm not found of."

Swatting his hand away playfully as he placed it back on the shifter she replied ", oh, you know you'll miss me like crazy while I'm in London. But, don't worry. I plan to call every night, send you loads of junk mail throughout the day, take tons of photos so you won't forget my face, and even have Colin and Finn dress up periodically in that French maid's outfit you like so much that you won't even know I'm gone."

"Well, no offense to the two blokes, I mean we have been friends since we could listen to our father's trade stock market tips at boring society functions, but I don't think that provocative little number will do anything for their curves. That thing was tailor made to fit only you, Ace," taking a moment to peer over at her as he stopped at the airport valet parking station he added ", besides, I don't want to see anyone else in it but you. You, Rory Gilmore, are all I need. You make me very happy."

The second that sentence left his lips the moment of playfulness disappeared leaving a serious lull in conversation in its wake. Wishing the moment over she quickly jumped in with ", Well, that's good. No secret bridesmaids to worry about while I'm not an everyday figure in your life this time I suppose." The moment she felt his grip tighten around her hand as they walked to her terminal she realized those words did not unleash the desired effect. Laughing nervously, "not that I'm worried or anything, I mean, I completely trust you. 100 percent trust on my part. Not a doubt in my mind. Just call me Faith because that might as well be my name, I mean complete and total tru----," she trailed off as his hand left hers to clamp over her overactive mouth.

"I'm gonna miss you, Ace," he said chuckling. "I mean really, really miss you. I understand, though. You just graduated. Yale's behind you now and it's time for you to go out and start your career. I did it; it's only fair that you get the opportunity as well. I just wish I didn't have to be a world away from you while you do it. I would give anything to see the look on your face after your first day in the business world."

"You could still come with me you know," she responded in a small voice, the onset of panic creeping in. "Just because I'm done with school now doesn't mean I'm completely grown and independent. I may still need someone around you know. What is everyone thinking leaving me to fend for myself in another country?"

"I have business here with my father, Rory, I've told you a million times. I would drop it in a heartbeat if I could. I would rather spend a thousand days with you than one more day stuck in a boardroom with men pushing sixty in overpriced and over tailored suits matched with atrocious ties that their kids have made them for father's day and they wear just to give off some semblance that they care for their offspring at all, but the business won't run itself. I'm Logan Huntzberger, the heir; I was raised to take over. It's expected of me and I've accepted it. I can't leave right now no matter how much I want to. Besides, it's London and it's The Times. It's everything you've ever dreamed of. You should experience it in all its glory for yourself for a little while. No one else there to effect your opinion of it. I've had my chance, now it's your turn."

"Thank you Logan," was her only reply as she heard an announcement in the background, finally realizing they had reached Gate 147 where she could see people crowded around waiting to board the British Airways non-stop flight to London.

"… British Airways Flight 756 to London, England is now boarding all passengers. This is the last call for British Airways Flight 756 to London. Please board the aircraft immediately. Have your tickets ready as you approach the gate. We know you have a choice when you fly and we thank you for choosing British Airways."

"I guess that's me then. I promise I'll call all the time. You'll be so sick of me by the time these 4 months are over."

"I could never be sick of you, Rory," he said as he wrapped her in a hug, kissing her temple while whispering in her ear, "I love you."

"I love you too," she said as a tear fell down her right cheek. "See you in 120 days."

"Bye Ace," the nickname falling effortlessly as he watched her board the plane, a nervous feeling in the pit of his stomach that he couldn't shake no matter how hard he tried to assure himself that nothing will have changed between now and the next time he saw her.

And she never looked back. She never knew of the surprises and new adventures that awaited her across the ocean, but she didn't second guess it. Logan assured her everything would be fine, and for now, that was enough. After all, she had dreamed of this moment her whole life. Sure, she had a great family back home and lots of people she cared about, but she had spent a great deal of time reading of the whole other world outside of Connecticut and she couldn't wait to experience it for herself.


A/N: Well, this is my first story I've posted on here so I hope you all like it. Reviews are appreciated. I'm going to school right now and am really busy with it so I don't know how often updates will be, but I'll try get chapters out as quickly as possible. By the way... I know this may seem heavily Rogan right now but there will be an eventual introduction of other characters.