Chapter Four

"Rory," Logan called out to me again, cocking his head to the side, "Are you going to invite me in?"

I let out the breath I didn't know I was holding in and gave him a surprised smile, "Yeah, yeah, come in! Sorry," I laughed nervously, catching a sideways glance to Jess, "I thought you weren't getting in until tonight?" I stepped around Jess and walked to stand in front of my boyfriend.

"I was completely done my business there, so I caught an earlier flight home; thought I'd surprise you," Logan shrugged and grinned sheepishly at me, pulling me to him and speaking softly, "And I couldn't wait to see you, especially in my t-shirt and are those my boxers?"

I brought my arms up to his waist and hugged back shyly, ignoring his question, "I missed you too."

I pulled back and looked up at him. Logan still had the grin on his face as he leaned down to meet our lips together, "Oh, you don't even know."

I smiled at him and pulled away quickly from our embrace, still feeling Logan's hand on my back. I turned to look at Jess, but he was no where in sight, "Oh."

"What's wrong, Ace?" Logan pressed his hand into my back to catch my attention.

"What? Oh, nothing. Come in," I nodded, smiling up at him and started to pull him into the living room; his feet were planted, "Oliver will be happy to see you."

"Oh, hold on," Logan pulled my hand so I was standing close to him again, "I got something for you, but you'll get it later on this week. Just thought I'd let you know."

"Oh, you didn't have to get me anything," I waved a hand at him, turning my head to look into the living room.

"Rory, come on. When have I ever gone somewhere and not get you something?"

I smiled up at him, "Never."

"And what makes you think this time is any different?"

"You know, we have this exact conversation everytime you come back home."

"Just making sure you won't forget," Logan's smirk turned into a grin as he picked up a blue gift bag beside his foot from the ground, "I got something small for Oliver too."

"Thanks; I'm sure he'll love it," I nodded, knowing it wasn't small and the amount of money wasn't small either, "Now come on, he's missed you."

"Alright, alright!" Logan chuckled as I dragged him into the living room.

"Oliver, look who I found!" I called out to my son who was lazing on the couch.

Oliver raised his eyebrow as he slowly turned his eyes away from the TV and them land on me, then to Logan who was now standing beside me with his hand on my hip, "Logan!"

Logan grinned back to the little boy who jumped off the couch and practically ran over to us. Logan was quick and bent down, his arms open for Oliver to jump into. My eyes scanned the living room and hallway leading into the kitchen for Jess who was nowhere in sight.

Logan stood back up and hugged Oliver to his chest and breathing out, "Oh, I missed you bud."

"You too!" Oliver squished their faces together, "Momma missed you too."

"Yeah, we covered that," Logan smirked as Oliver pulled away to look at the older man, "How was your two weeks with your Mom without me?"

"Good!" Oliver smiled, his childish voice was so thick, I was surprised Logan picked it up as fast as he did, "Me and Mom were counting down the days!"

Logan's smirk turned to amusement and lit up his eyes as he glanced at me. I sighed, "Okay! Enough about that." Logan and Oliver kept talking about their time apart as I looked around the room again, not seeing Jess. "Hey buddy, where's your Dad?"

Oliver turned his attention to me and pointed to the kitchen, "He went into the kitchen."

"So, Oliver bud, I got you something when I was in England!" Logan grinned, walking around to the couch and giving the gift bag to my son while I walked into the kitchen.

I entered the kitchen after hearing Oliver yell with excitement over his gift. I saw Jess' form hunched over the counter, most likely reading a book; his arm moved and I narrowed it down to writing in the margins while reading. My content face turned to a sad smile as I made my way over to him.

"Hey bookworm," I nudged his side playfully, throwing my glance back to the living room when I heard giggling.

"Hey," Jess mumbled, not moving his eyes or hand away from the book.

"Where'd you go?" I raised an eyebrow, "I was going to introduce you guys."

One shoulder shrug, "I came here."

"Jess," I started, "What's going on?"

He shrugged again, this time turning his lips down to a quick frown.

"I don't understand," I shook my head; "Everything was fine ten minutes ago; is it because Logan's here?"

"Oh jeez," Even though I couldn't see his eyes, I knew they rolled, "Why would you even think that?"

"Well, tell me then," I shrugged, curling my hand around the further side of his face and pulled it towards me. I shook my head again and looked in his brown eyes, "Why are you suddenly becoming teenage Jess? You were fine before Logan came; using complete sentences and then he shows up and you're acting like this. That's why I think it's because of Logan."

"Rory," Jess stood up straight, "I'm fine. Now, breakfast is ready and your boyfriend can join us if you'd like. I'm civil and he seems to be as well," Another one shoulder shrug.

"Okay," I sighed, "Can you come meet him, please?"

Jess bit the inside of his cheek as he motioned for me to go in front of him. I made my way back into the living room to see Logan and Oliver now sitting on the couch, discussing the different cartoons. I smiled and shoved my hands in my pockets uncomfortably.

Logan sensed another presence and stood up, "Hey Logan, there's someone I want you to meet. This is Jess; Jess, this is Logan."

Logan glanced at me and then gave Jess a confident smile, "Hey, Logan Huntzberger." He held out a hand to Jess.

Jess took it after glancing uneasily at me, "Jess Mariano."

"Hey, well. It's nice to meet you," Logan nodded, looking between Jess and I again; "Rory and Oliver have told me a lot about you."

Jess stayed quiet but nodded, glancing at me. I mentally thanked him for not telling Logan that I had just told Jess about him. I bit my lip, looking between all the men in my life; Jess, Oliver and Logan.

"Okay, well…" I huffed out, "Jess has made breakf-"

"Oh," Logan looked surprised.

"What?" Jess and I said in unison.

"I made us reservations at Cora's for two. And it's already 12:45," Logan shrugged, "But, I can just cancel them…"

"Cora's?" I raised an eyebrow, "How could you get a Saturday morning reservation there? That place is completely booked."

"Rory," Logan's smirk came back, "Honestly? And besides, it's for two; not exactly the morning."

"Right," I nodded, shrugging.

Jess shrugged as well, "It's probably cold now anyways."

"Are you sure?" Logan raised an eyebrow. It seemed testing, rather then a real suggestion.

"Yeah," Jess nodded, "I'll get Oliver ready."

Jess made his way over to Oliver and picked him up, throwing him over his shoulder and went up the stairs to his room.

"I should go get ready too," I smiled, kissing Logan on the cheek and started to make my way upstairs.

"I'll be outside," Logan called to me, "I have to make a phone call, but I'll be right back in."

"Okay," I turned back and smiled at him again; Logan returned it and walked out.

I got into my room and walked into my closet, slipping into a pair of black and white pin-stripe dress pants. I then pulled on a white long-sleeved shirt and then a form-fitting black and white pin-stripe vest that ended at my waist. I brushed my hair out and applied some soft make-up. I grabbed a black clutch and went to Oliver's room to see how father and son were working out.

Oliver was wearing a pair of dark jeans and a band shirt Jess had bought him, "Absolutely handsome, boys."

Jess laughed, "I'll throw on a dress shirt for him, but he wanted to wear this shirt underneath."

I shrugged, leaning against the doorframe, "It's fine. There's a red and navy-blue pin-stripe one in there."

After Oliver was dressed, we all went downstairs so Jess could change into a pair of dark jeans and a black dress-shirt, "Looking snazzy."

"Oh shut up," Jess mumbled, finishing up the last button, "Where's the cocky guy?"

"Jess," I stared at him, "Don't be rude."

The door opened and Logan walked in, "Oh, you guys look great; ready to go?"

I nodded, pushing my feet into a pair of black heels and slipped on my white coat. After getting Oliver into his shoes and coat, I lifted him to rest on my hip and we all made our way out, Jess' hand securely on the small of my back as Logan walked in front.

The uneasiness reappeared as I felt his hand and I felt bad for Logan. I swallowed the nervous lump in my throat and put Oliver into the booster seat Logan had gotten him for his car. I buckled him in and made my way to the other side, looking at Jess who just stood there.

"Coming?" I raised an eyebrow, a small smile playing on my lips.

"I'm going to take my car," Jess nodded, shrugging simply, "I'll follow."

"You sure?" I asked.

Logan had made his way over and stood close to me, "Yeah, it's completely unnecessary; don't worry about it, climb in."

"Nah, it's good. I'll meet you guys there," Jess persisted, bringing his keys out of his leather jacket and clicked a button to unlock the doors.

"Alright," I nodded slightly, "I'll see you there. Call if you get lost."

Logan opened the door for me and I climbed in, waiting for Logan to jump into the driver's seat so we could take off.

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A/N: so here's chapter four! i'm having a little difficulty with writing the whole Logan/Rory/Jess triangle &could use your guys' input! How would you like it to turn out? Logan &Rory? or Jess &Rory? or just Rory alone with Oliver? what do you guys think!? lemme know. review, read, subscribe! :)