Chapter 2
Logan woke up the next morning, and rolled over to find Rory already out of bed. When he made his way out to the living room, he found Rory dressed in his dress shirt placing all their old photos around the room.
He smiled wrapping his arms around her waist from behind, "Good morning Ace. How did you sleep?"
Rory smiled leaning into him, "I slept better than I have in months. This place looks so much better now."
Logan turned her around kissing her softly, "I'm glad you think so Ace. I love that one." Logan pointed to the picture she had just placed on the coffee table of her and Logan in London for Christmas.
She grinned, "It's my favorite. It's a classic Christmas card photo, 'Merry Christmas from the happy couple."
He squeezed her waist, "That can absolutely be our Christmas card this year Ace." She kissed him again, loving the feeling of having him around again. Ever since getting the job with the online paper here she had been a little lonely. She had made a few friends at the office, but no one compared to having Logan back in her life.
"Listen Ace, I know it's really soon, but did you ever think of moving back in with me. I still have our place not far from here, and it's lonely without you."
Rory smiled, "Are you sure Logan? I mean, of course I want to, I just don't want to intrude."
Logan chuckled, "I'm sure Ace, you know you'd spend more time there than here anyway. I'll call the movers on Monday to deal with this. Pack a bag, it's time to come home."
Rory hugged him tightly before running off to pack the things she would need between now and Tuesday when undoubtedly the rest of her things would arrive with the movers. She grabbed her toothbrush and some clothes to get her through the weekend and Monday.
Logan picked up her bag at the door with a grin, "Let's go home Ace." Rory grabbed their photo from the coffee table before taking his hand to go home. She smiled holding his hand tightly the whole way to their place.
Once in their apartment she grinned placing the picture frame on the large center island. She sighed, "Thank you Logan, I know this is a lot to handle so fast, but I'm glad I bumped into you."
Logan laughed pulling her into his large leather couch, "Ace, you don't need to thank me. Trust me, I wouldn't have it any other way."
Rory's phone rang from her back pocket. She pulled it out flipping it open, "Hi Mom."
Lorelei was ready to really discuss her daughter's change in relationship status now, "Rory, are you sure you want to be with Logan?"
Logan turned his head looking directly at Rory waiting for her answer, she sighed, "Of course Mom, you know I've spent these past few months doing nothing but thinking about him." Logan's face relaxed, and she kissed him quickly.
Lorelei sighed as well, "You're not just saying that because he's sitting right there right? Hey! Shouldn't you be at work? What about Logan, shouldn't he be at work too?"
Rory laughed, "I called in sick this morning, and don't worry about Logan. He's a big boy, he can handle his own job."
"So you called his secretary this morning then?" Lorelei said not really asking a question.
Rory laughed again, "Yes Mom, I just wanted to make sure that it was okay."
"Alright well, I guess if you really want to be with him again, then there's nothing I can say or do to change your mind. Anything exciting happening?"
Rory rolled her eyes at her mother's obvious effort to be nonchalant about this, "Just a change of address, got your address book handy?"
She waited for Lorelei to scramble for a pen before telling her she had moved back into the New Haven apartment she once shared with Logan. He smiled when she smiled telling her mother this. It made Logan happy just to see Rory happy again.
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Logan laid in bed that night with Rory securely wrapped in his arms as he thought back to the day before. It was strange to see Rory in such a panic, and he definitely did not like the sound of this Jason guy.
He kissed her shoulder softly, "Rory, are you awake?"
She nodded softly, "Yeah I'm awake, what's up?"
He sighed, "Can I ask about Jason now? I know yesterday you said you didn't want to talk about it, but I just need to know what's happening."
Rory sighed, rolling around to face Logan, but staying closely tucked in his arms, "He's this guy I work with at the online paper. He started just after I did, and it wasn't long after graduation so I was still upset about everything that had happened with us."
Logan looked at her intently, "Did he do something to you Ace?"
She shook her head a little bit, "No, I mean, we all went out drinking one night, and I could tell he was making advances at me, but I was making it clear I wasn't interested. He was really drunk, and when I left he followed me home. It wasn't a big deal, because he was so drunk he never got close enough to do or say anything. It scared me though, so I don't really go out with anyone from the office anymore."
Logan had a scowl on his face, "Did you say something to your boss? Ace, that's harassment."
Rory shrugged, "It's no big deal Logan, I'm trying to just forget about it. He hasn't said anything to me since then."
Logan looked at her so closely she got chills in her spine, "I don't care if he even breathes in your direction again, he has me to answer to."
She rolled her eyes, "Okay Mr. Macho, I'll tell him that."
Logan didn't find this so funny, "I'm serious Ace, I don't want you to feel unsafe at work or anywhere else."
She nodded, "That's sweet, but it's fine really. Go to sleep, I love you Logan."
He kissed her softly, "I love you too Ace."
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Rory popped into the lunch room grabbing herself a cup of coffee. She and Logan had stopped on their way to work this morning, but she was already craving a second cup. She filled her cup to the top taking a large sip with a grin.
"Good morning Rory," Jason said in a sly tone. Jason was on the editorial committee, so he was far above Rory, who was a junior writer.
She smiled politely slipping out of the room before the conversation got any further. She joined Samantha at their adjacent cubicles down the hall, "Good morning Sam."
"Where were you yesterday? It's not often Rory Gilmore takes a sick day," Sam asked with that gossip sparkle in her eyes.
"I wasn't exactly sick," Rory admits easily. Sam was one of the few people around here she genuinely liked.
"Tell me more," Sam said rolling her chair closer to Rory's desk.
Rory grinned, "Well you remember that boy I used to talk about quite a bit?"
She nodded, "Ah yes, the insanely attractive young man who proposed."
Rory's grin kept getting wider, "Well he turned up, and we're officially back together. He even let me move back in with him."
Sam's eyes widened, "Wow that was quick. So are you engaged?"
She shook her head, "Not we're not right now, he promised no more rings until we were both ready this time. He knows I wasn't totally ready last time, and he respects that."
Sam nodded, "Well I'm happy for you Rory, just don't tell Jason. He's been talking about you non-stop lately."
Rory shrugged, "Maybe he just thinks I'm a talented writer with unlimited potential." They both laughed knowing it was far from the truth.
Rory made her was to the copy room down the hall to make copies of the morning meeting agenda before upper management settled into their familiar seats in the board room. She had nearly finished her copies when the door clicked shut behind her.
She felt someone push themselves against her back, and she knew exactly who it was. "I missed your sexy ass yesterday Gilmore. Where were you?"
"I was sick, now leave me alone Jason." Rory attempted to shrug him off, but he pinned her against the copy machine.
"Do you need me to make you feel better? I know just how to make it all better," He breathed heavily into her ear. She shivered in disgust as she pushed with more force to get him out of the way.
She made it back to her desk without him following her. She slowly got herself back together as she prepared for the morning meeting. By the time everything was organized, and she was in her corner seat away from the table in the board room, she was back to herself.
The editor of the paper insisted she be the junior writer then prepare and attend the morning meetings because of her potential, but the more Jason gave her unwanted attention, the more she wished she never had to sit in on these meetings.
Rory's whole body went cold when Jason winked at her from across the room. She dove her head into her notebook trying to get his dirty smirk out of her head.
Slowly lunch rolled around, and Logan came walking with his usual bounce towards her desk, "How was your morning Ace? Write a cover story for me to put on the fridge yet?"
Rory smiled grabbing her purse, "Not yet, but the day is still young. Logan, this is my friend and coworker Sam."
Logan shook her hand with a charming smile plastered on her face, "Hey, I'm Logan. I'm sure you've heard tons about me."
Sam nodded, "It's nice to finally put a face to a name. I've heard more about you than I've heard about Lorelei."
Logan winked at Rory, "Well Sam, it was nice to meet you. I'm sure we'll cross paths again soon."
Rory took Logan's hand leading him down the hallway so they could escape for lunch. She stopped when she heard his obnoxious voice, "Hey Gilmore, introduce me to your friend."
Rory squeezed Logan's hand tightly, "Jason, this is my boyfriend Logan. Logan, this is my coworker Jason."
Logan's body went rigid, and Rory just wanted to get him out of here before something happened. Logan shook his hand firmly, "Jason."
Jason nodded, "Logan." Rory pulled Logan away, and into the elevator before this went any further. Once the elevator doors closed, she wrapped her arms around Logan's waist, laying her head on his chest.
He wrapped his arms around her tightly, finally relaxing, "So that was Jason? I could kick his ass for following you home, he's twice your age."
Rory shrugged, "It's fine, I can handle it myself."
Logan kissed her head, "You shouldn't have to handle anything. He shouldn't even have a job here anymore."
"Logan," Rory warned, "It's fine, let's just go to lunch." She kissed him softly before pulling him out of the elevator. Logan took her to a small cafe nearby for lunch.
He brought her a fancy grilled cheese, "Thank you Logan." She kissed him sweetly, allowing him to get a little carried away with his tongue before pulling away.
He winked at Rory with a grin. Normally this would make Rory's insides melt with desire, but this time her face fell. Logan quickly picked up on this, taking her hand as encouragement, "What's wrong Babe? Did I do something?"
She shook her head, "Of course not Logan. I'm sorry, I'm just tired today."
Logan sighed with relief, "Is everything okay Ace?" She nodded, thinking about how awful she felt when Jason pinned her against the copy machine. She thought about talking to Logan about it, but she didn't want to make the situation any worse than it was.
