Rory is accepted by Logan's family. But can she accept the person she is becoming? ON HIATUS FOR A FEW MONTHS. CONSIDER IT FINISHED FOR A WHILE
Gilmore Girls - Fiction Rated: M - English - Romance/Angst

CHAPTER 1

"Rory, this is just amazing. Everyone can't stop talking about how well you've taken to entertaining." Mrs. Huntzberger said as she walked up to Rory. "I'm getting a little jealous" she said lightly in a false whisper.

They were at the most recent DAR event and Rory had, once again, planned it. It wasn't a themed party this time, but it was even more popular than the last one. They had to turn people away at the door.

Rory took a second to look around at the guests. They all seemed happy and the servers were moving silently through the crowd. She made a mental note to put more white wine into circulation, as it was getting scarce.

"That's very kind of you to say Mrs. Huntzberger" Rory replied politely, turning to the women next to her.

The Huntzbergers had showed up unannounced again. But this time she had dutifully given them a good table, bumping a lesser party over. She had felt a spurt of guilt, but it had disappeared when the bumped people had mumbled a few choice words at her back.

"To tell you the truth dear, I'm surprised that you took so quickly to it" Mrs. Huntzberger continued. "You were so set on the journalism career before".

Rory had to grit her teeth to keep from screaming at the infernal woman. She loved Logan, but his parents made her want to invest in a handgun.

"Some things have changed since then" Rory answered. She managed to hold on to her civil tone while she said it. She was proud of her own restraint.

"Oh, well as to that, I was wondering if I could speak bluntly with you?" Mrs. Huntzberger said.

"I wouldn't expect anything else from you" Rory returned, unable to keep some snap from her voice. The older woman sighed.

"I wanted to apologize for that awful dinner that we had. It wasn't right for us to attack you like that" she said. Rory gave her a surprised look. "Especially considering that we were wrong" she continued with a laugh.

"What do you mean, wrong?" Rory asked with a little shake of her head.

"Look around you darling. You would make a wonderful wife to Logan. Mitchum told me about your performance at the paper" Rory took an unconscious step back. But Shria didn't notice the retreat. "We have a different view on what failure is though. The way you learned all his habits and made sure he was cared for … it is exactly what a Huntzberger does for their husband. And Logan adores you." She finished, sending Rory an inviting smile.

Rory's chest felt tight. She was the perfect Huntzberger wife? She was like Shria?

"I…I don't know what to say" Rory stammered.

"You don't have to say anything dear. I'll handle everything" she said, hugging Rory and kissing her cheek. "It will be nice to have a daughter that appreciates the same things I do" she whispered in Rory's ear, winking as she turned and walked away.

Rory left the ballroom quickly and threw up in the bathroom.

"Hey Ace, I've been looking for you everywhere" Logan said, coming up behind Rory and putting his arms around her.

Rory stiffened for a second before relaxing. She turned and smiled up at him. He gave her a peck on the lips before speaking.

"Where have you been for the last couple of days?" he asked with a strange look in his eyes.

"Recouping from the party the other night" she answered, nervously avoiding his eyes.

Rory took out her keys and unlocked the door of her pool house. Opening it and going in, she heard Logan follow and close it behind himself.

Stop it Rory! She told herself sternly. Even if his mother had some crazy idea that they should get married, it didn't mean he would too. A laugh escaped her as she pictured the panicked look that appeared on his face when anyone mentioned marriage. He felt the same way she did. They were too young.

"Going to let me in on the joke?" Logan asked with an eyebrow raised.

"Nope" Rory laughed.

"Then you leave me no choice but to assume the worst" Logan joked. "You must have been thinking about Finn naked. That would definitely make you laugh"

Rory burst out laughing and hit his arm playfully, shaking her head at him.

"See what I mean? You're laughing" he said taking her into his arms. He silenced her giggles with a searing kiss. Rory reacted automatically by putting her arms around his neck and kissing him back with all she had.

"My room. Now" she said in between kisses, walking backward to her room.

"Keep this up and I'll think that you only want me for my body" he smiled, stopping her.

"You would be right" she answered lightly, looking at him in question. She tugged on him, but he tugged back, pulling her onto the couch. After they had sat themselves comfortably he smiled at her.

"So my mother said that she apologized to you at the party" he started. Rory blushed and frowned at him.

"I thought that it was a private conversation" she said turning from him. He caught her hand before she could get up.

"Hey, hold up Ace. There's nothing for you to be embarrassed about" he said, looking into her eyes. "You should never be embarrassed about how you feel"

"How I feel?" she repeated.

He smiled and rubbed her hand with his thumb before bringing it to his lips. Rory looked at her hand at his mouth and her eyes widened. He wasn't going to….

"Mother said that you two discussed marriage" he explained.

Rory's mouth worked open and closed but no sound came out. He wouldn't!

"I was surprised to hear it actually" he said with a shake of his head. "You were always so…. against it when we talked" he laughed. "I was starting to think that we would never… Well that isn't important now" he said, kissing her hand again.

"Logan" Rory started.

"My mother is so excited" Logan interrupted. "She was so disappointed when my sister eloped. She can't wait to plan the wedding" He noticed Rory's panicked look and cupped her face in his hands. "Don't worry about that love. I'll make sure that she knows not to take over too much" he chuckled again, kissing her softly. "Not that Emily would let her get away with it"

"No. Logan, wait. Why are you so into this suddenly? You haven't even said that you love me yet and now we're getting married?" she asked incredulously.

She broke free of his hold and stood up. She paced around the room, mumbling to herself. Logan dragged a hand through his hair and sat back.

"God. I really bungled this, didn't I?" he asked himself out loud in disgusted voice. "Rory" he said looking at her. "I love you"

"But why now?" she burst out, returning his look. "Am I one of those girls that you lie to Logan? I preferred it the other way" she finished, turning.

"No, god damn it, you're not!" he said, standing and whirling her around to face him. "I was scared before. I was scared that you would change your mind or that my parents would push you away" He shook her. "I was scared you would wake up one morning and realize that you're too good for me. I didn't want to love you because that meant you could hurt me"

He kissed her roughly. She fought at first but then kissed him back. He lifted her into his arms and carried her to her bed.

"I love you Rory" he said as he gently laid her down and started stripping. "I won't let you go now. You're mine"

Rory shook her head in denial. Logan ignored her.

When he was naked he started on her clothes. She let him. The last piece of clothing was her underwear. Rory lifted herself up so he could pull them down her thighs. He positioned himself at the juncture of her legs quickly, as if before she could change her mind. He paused then and looked down into her eyes.

"Say it" he demanded.

"I'm yours" Rory whispered.

He pushed his body forward and made them one.

Rory stirred an hour later. They had both fallen asleep after they had reached their peak. Logan was wrapped around her. She sighed in contentment and nuzzled his chest.

"You're asking for trouble Gilmore" he rasped, his voice hoarse from sleep and their loving.

She giggled and relaxed back into sleep.

Logan stayed awake watching her sleep. God she's beautiful. He couldn't believe that she was his. His fiancée.

He frowned at the memory of their argument. They might not be engaged yet, but they would be. Now that his parents were okay with it, there were no more roadblocks. Rory's grandparents would be ecstatic with the news.

Logan had a bad moment when he thought of Lorelai, but knew that she would accept it if Rory was happy. And he planned on making her happy.