Happy Canadian Thanksgiving everyone! It's one of those days where I get the whole day to myself so I wanted to finish chapter two up for you guys and start on chapter three. I'm already plotting what Chapter three is going to look like but I need opinions whether you want this to be a short story or a longer story...The difference is when Logan and Rory FINALLY get together and of course, a bit of Paris bashing (I have nothing against her she's actually one of my favorite characters, but her character seemed to fit what I was going for) but PLEASSEE let me know what you guys would prefer and I'll compromise the story accordingly.
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Now, on to the story.
Recap
Sara nodded, "we've gotten together a few times since we met. I like her, and it's to match Tristan's four men party. I was going to ask Honor but she volunteered to plan the wedding with me so our parents...you know" She suddenly sat up, "that reminds me, I invited the girls over so I can ask them this afternoon."
The doorbell rang.
"And that would be them" Sara said getting up, "Marie, after you answer the door, could you bring the Sangria from the fridge along with the glasses into the lounge please?"
"Yes mam" the voice called from the foye.
Sara turned to look at the two men with a raised eyebrow, "Are you guys staying? Or leaving?"
Tristan and Logan shared a look, "We're gonna go into the entertainment room and watch the game that's on. Come find us when you girls are done squealing over your engagement ring" Logan said getting up with Tristan and started to walk out of the room.
"Hello? Anyone home?" A voice yelled from the foye.
"Oh you guys are here!" She said going up to the girls as they started walking in. "Okay men, now shoo!" she said pushing Logan and Tristan out of the lounge.
"Logan?" a voice said causing Logan to stop in his tracks.
Logan stopped and turned around to face the blue eyed beauty that had been haunting his dreams for the last two years.
"Rory" his voice came out as a whisper, once their eyes met, it felt like they were the only two people in the room. Well, to him of course. It had been almost a year since he last saw her. Sure, he's read her articles in the papers occasionally, and every so often when Steph went to meet up with her she'll tell him about it. He was happy that the break up didn't affect her relationship with his friends. They liked her, and in turn, she got along really well with them, to the point where they would have the occasional night out if everyone was in town.
Rory gave him a tight smile, "It's nice to see you again,"
Logan nodded, "Likewise…" his mind blanked.
The tension in the room was so thick you could cut it with a knife and everyone but Rory and Logan seemed to notice.
"Well, I think the air in here is getting a bit hard to breath and before we have to set up for the engagement party tonight, I want to ask the girls something." Sara said walking towards Logan and Tristan, "We'll be half an hour and then we have to go meet with your parents to prepare for the party tonight." she said to Tristan who nodded and walked out with Logan following but turned back to give Sara a playful glare.
Once the boys were out and pleasantries were exchanged, the girls sat down and proceeded to talk.
"So, Tristan and I were talking about our wedding parties the other night" Sara started and grinned looking at each of the girls, "And I want you four to be my bridesmaid"
It only took a second for three of the four girls to pounce on Sara squealing.
(In the Entertainment room with Tristan and Logan)
"Did you hear that?" Logan asked hearing a big crash in the lounge.
Tristan nodded looking up at the ceiling, "I guess Sara asked"
Logan only shook his head and took a swig of his beer.
(Back with the girls)
"Are you serious?!" Stephanie squealed.
Sara only nodded and looked at Rory. "You too Gilmore" and the two embraced with big smiles on their faces.. In the short time that Sara had known Rory Gilmore, she had come to see her as someone who was like a sister to her. Sara did know about her past with Logan and when he told her about the proposal and ultimatum over the phone, Sara was on the first flight to California to beat some sense into him. Of course it ended up with Logan trying to reason with her but Sara knew that her best friend was in the wrong and although she shouldn't have defended Rory Gilmore at the time and but just be the person Logan needed at the time, she was happy she did.
Sara met Rory when she and Tristan were wandering around downtown Hartford one day not long after they got engaged. They originally lived in Boston but were planning on moving back to Hartford or New York once they were married. Sara felt like meeting Rory Gilmore was fate, she already knew who she was and was sad that during the time Logan and Rory were together, she was so focused on the family business that she couldn't make time to visit.
(Flashback)
Tristan and Sara were walking around downtown Hartford having just finished lunch with their parents and sharing the news that they were engaged. Of course their parents were happy for the two of them though Tristan's father did take it somewhat hard that Tristan made the choice to leave his family business behind but was assured by Sara that they discussed it with Tristan's younger brother who was currently attending Harvard Law School that he was completely capable of taking over the family business and that seemed to ease tensions...well on Tristan, not his brother.
"So now that we told our parents, I guess I gotta call Uncle Mitchum to make the newspaper announcement" Sara said as they walked hand in hand towards their favorite cafe. Le Choc.
"Do that after we tell our friends." Tristan said, "I remember Steph freaking out when she saw in the tabloids about the two of us looking at wedding dresses for your cousins wedding and she almost castrated me"
"She wouldn't leave you alone eh?" Sara smirked.
Tristan shook his head, "How about we call everyone up and plan for a weekend in New York? The weekend before our engagement party?"
Sara smiled up at her fiance, "That'll be nice" she walked through the door of Le Choc and bumped into someone. "Oh I am so sorry"
"Oh no, it was my fault, I should've watched where I was going" the voice said which caused Tristan to turn his head and his eye widened.
"Mary?"
"Bible Boy?"
The two stared at eachother in shock for the moment till Tristan broke the trance.
"How are you?" he asked giving her a light hug.
"I'm good" Rory said and looked at Sara, "Oh where are my manners? I'm Rory Gilmore." she held out her hand for her to shake.
Sara smiled a genuine smile and took the outstretched hand she had heard of the girl, not only from Tristan but from Logan as well, "The Rory Gilmore? Tristan's Chilton Mary?"
Rory laughed, "Still talking about me Bible boy?"
"Hey, I can't help but talk about the only girl in Hartford who turned me down" Tristan said with a smirk, "Are you busy right now? Come take sit with us, it'd be great to catch up"
Rory looked at Sara, "Oh I wouldn't want to intrude…"
Sara shook her head, "You wouldn't be" She grinned, "I want to hear more about you turning down one of Hartford's most notorious playboys." she grabbed Rory's hand and went to get a seat near a window.
Once seated, Sara had sent Tristan to get their coffees and cupcakes.
"Large White Mocha with an extra shot with whipped cream and white Chocolate sauce...you know what make that two" Sara said looking at her fiance with a smile.
Rory was obviously surprised that she had met another fellow coffee addict, "Just a large black for me" she said softly.
Once Tristan was gone Sara realized, "Oh where are my manners! I'm Sara Simmons, Tristan's fiance"
"Fiance?" Rory asked and Sara held up her left hand with a smile. "Oh.. congratulations!"
"Thanks" Sara said, "So tell me, how was junior year Tristan like?" Sara was eager, of course she knew a bit of her fiances past but he still withheld a bit from her.
Rory thought for a moment and said one word "Playboy. He was also really annoying, always called me Mary…"
Sara laughed, "I heard about his reputation from the grapevine while I was in Europe during high school" she shook her head, "Who would've thought that he and I would be engaged down the road"
"How do you know Tristan?" Rory asked out of curiosity. "Last I heard of him was when he was shipped to military school after going through his friends dad's safe"
"He was in Military school" Sara smiled, "But he came to Zuckerberg where me and the three stooges were for senior year."
"Three stooges…. " There had only been one group of friends in Hartford who were officially dubbed with that name, Do you mean Colin Finn and…..Logan?" the look on Rory's face was of realization, "You're THAT Sara? Logan's childhood friend Sara?"
Sara only nodded, "Logan and I grew up together" she let out a breath, "I know who you are Rory, I've heard countless things about you from both of the blonde playboys in my life. To be completely honest, I regret not being able to meet you sooner" she smiled, "I like you, Logan would tell me all these things about you and I just wished I made the time to get to know you sooner"
Rory was shocked at Sara's confession but smiled.
"I also know how you and Logan ended. He shouldn't have done what what he did but that's the past. Unfortunately, it was never the best of his life decisions but I hope that you and I can be friends without the thought of Logan hanging behind us" Sara finished with a tight smile.
Rory shook her head, "Of course not. Logan had always said good things about you and getting to meet you today, I can see he wasn't lying and seeing what your coffee order was, I also see you are a fellow coffee addict"
Sara laughed, "Not as big as you but yes, I do enjoy my cup of coffee"
"So tell me, how did you two meet? And how did he get you to say yes?"
Tristan had come back, happy to see the two girls getting along and set down the tray.
Happily grabbing one each, Sara and Rory grinned at each other still talking happily. This was going to be the start of a fabulous friendship.
(End of Flashback)
After all the squealing and hugs, Sara turned to Steph, "I want you to be my maid of honor"
Steph squealed even louder than before causing the girls to wince while covering their ears.
"I'll take that as a yes?" Sara asked laughing slightly.
"That's a definite yes" Steph said, "Oooo I can't wait, all the maid of honour duties"
"I'm glad that you're excited" Sara said as she proceeded to sit down with the other girls, and took a glass.
"So are you and Tristan excited for tonight?" Louise asked Sara.
"We're feeling neutral about it" Sara said with a smile, "Our parents planned the engagement party. The only thing Tristan and I had a say in was our clothes and the food and cake"
"Aren't those the best part?" Rory asked.
"Why yes they are, oh Gilmore you're going to have to come cake and food tasting with us for our wedding" Sara said, "Your pallet is exceptional"
"It would be my pleasure" Rory said, "What do you think of coffee cake?"
"Like the Dugrey's would ever approve of that" Louise said taking a sip of her drink.
"That would be the day" Sara said, "But doesnt mean we arent going to try it"
The girls laughed. They continued to talk about the party and wedding plans, and Louise brought up a painful topic, not only for Rory but at the same time Sara.
"So I heard Paris Gellar is going to be there tonight" She said looking at Rory, "Are you gonna be okay?"
Since the news Paris had started dating Logan broke, Louise couldn't believe it was true till she went to talk to Rory and she literally saw Rory die on the inside. Since then, Louise had broke all contact with Paris thinking about how insensitive she was to date her supposed best friends ex boyfriend.
Rory thought for a moment as all the girls including Sara looked at her concerned.
"I met her today, and then I gave Logan a piece of my mind" Sara said thinking about the unpleasant lunch she had with Paris and Logan. "She has issues"
"And Sara's bluntness never seizes to amaze" Rosemary said with a smirk.
Sara shrugged, "I was the only girl in Logan's life for the first 13 years. An attitude like his needs to be tweaked and set straight once in awhile." she turned to look at Rory and held her hand, "It'll be okay, you have me and the girls, and Tristan and Thing 1 and Thing 2 and I hate to say it, Logan too"
Rory looked at Sara, "Why Logan?"
"Because…." Sara started with a small smile, "He still loves you."
Rory looked down, a feeling of sadness washed over her, "If he still loved me, he wouldn't have given me the all or nothing ultimatum and wouldn't be dating my ex best friend" she muttered.
"Well Logan can be stupid at times" Steph said putting her hand on top of Rory's other hand. "Trust me, Sara and I had to go through Senior year with him. You add Tristan into the bunch and we were constantly trying to keep them out of trouble."
"And right now, Logan is just being stupid and in denial and now Sara is going to beat some sense into him" Louise said looking at Sara who nodded.
"Now, shall we go get pretty for the party?" Steph asked standing up, "We have three hours to make ourselves look fabulous"
"Steph, you have two." Sara said, "You and Logan are MC'ing the party tonight because you're our maid of honor and bestman"
"Will do" Steph said, "We're all going to get ready at Rosemary's right?" she asked the girls.
"Yup" Louise and Rosemary
They all got up and hugged Sara goodbye.
Sara pulled Rory back slightly. "Hey, it's all gonna work out and if Gellar causes a scene, well, we'll see what happens then" she gave her a smile and hugged her new friend tightly. "Come to Tristan's parent's house and get ready with me and the mothers. It'll be good to have someone there who doesn't gossip about Bitty's latest nose job"
"Was it her fourth?" Rory asked.
Sara shook her head "Tristan's mother said it was her fifth or sixth"
Rory feigned a gasp, "And she hasn't had a Michael Jackson moment?"
"We're waiting for the event that it does" Sara grinned, "Hey, maybe at my engagement party?"
Rory laughed, "That would give the gossip mill something to talk about for a while. When are you going to be at Tristan's parents place?"
"We'll come get you on our way" Sara insisted.
"I'm going to my grandparents house to drop of some things. I have my stuff with me so I'll wait for you there?" Rory suggested.
"Sounds good. I'll give you a call before we leave" Sara said waving as closed the door. Then made her way down to the entertainment room.
She opened the door and jumped into Tristan's lap almost knocking the wind out of him.
"Ooof" Tristan wheezed but held his fiance around the waist.
"So did anything break?" Logan asked with a smirk. "We heard crashes and the floor shook a little.
Sara kicked Logan from her spot in Tristan's lap. "You're a funny one aren't you" and turned to Tristan, "We need to get ready and meet at your parent's house"
"Is Huntz coming with us?" Tristan asked.
"He has no choice. He's playing the avoid Paris Gellar game." Sara said, "So he's going to be with you and the dad's while us women get ready."
"Sounds good" Tristan said, "Do you have your dress?"
"In the car" Sara said, "We have to stop by the Gilmores to pick Rory up before we head to your parents too. She's going to get ready with me"
Tristan looked over at Logan who ran a hand through his hair "Okay" he got up carrying Sara bridal style. "Let's go Huntz"
Logan got up and followed the pair out the door. Was Sara crazy? How was he going to last a car ride with Rory Gilmore? What game was Sara playing?
Okay I wont lie, the moment Sara asked Rory to get ready with her, everything came out at literary garbage and my mind lost all thought. But still! Let me know what you think! And also, please let me know which way you want this story to turn out! I can end it next chapter or I can keep it going. I'm mentally prepared to go both ways but I need your help to decide!
