The waiting was agony for Rory as she sat waiting in the dark for her computer clock to say 7:00. The day had come and she would soon know her fate on the Franklin.
One Minute, twenty seconds, five seconds, time.
Rory logged onto the school network and chose the paper link and found the list with no trouble. Holding her breath she found her name and looked across and saw what she had been waiting for Editor-in-chief, Rory Gilmore.
Careful not to alert Paris, Rory signed out and gathered her stuff and went out to the common room to read until she could go to class.
Logan logged onto the school website knowing his name wouldn't be on the list but he would be on staff anyways because his father had a deal with the advisor.
He scrolled down and saw who would be controlling him this year. The name he saw was not unexpected.
Rory walked into her class and saw a small cupcake sitting on her desk along with a take out cup of coffee.
"Logan who put this here."
"Haven't a clue."
Looking around no one stared back at her so she let it go and sat down to eat her cupcake as Paris walked in.
"Gilmore did you really think I would let you walk away with out speaking?"
"I had hoped."
"Just because you got editor doesn't mean you're the best."
"OK whatever Paris."
"I'm going to demand a revote."
"They never do revote's and you know it. So deal or quit."
"I won't quit because that would mean you win. I'll deal."
Paris went to her seat leaving Rory to finish her cupcake and coffee. As she was getting up to throw her trash away the teacher walked in.
"WE ARE GOING TO START A PROJEC OVER THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION. WE ARE GOING TO PAIR UP BOY-GIRL TO REDUCE THE GOSSIP. THIS IS A.P US HISTORY NOT THE BEAUTY PARLOR. PAIR OFF."
Rory felt a tap on her shoulder and turned around to stare straight at Logan and shrugged her shoulders in acceptance.
The rest of class went smoothly as pairs talked over what they planned to do.
"We can do a media presentation and then I'll dress up as..."
"We can talk about the Boston Tea party and bring in tea and Boston Cream..."
Meanwhile Rory and Logan sat contemplating different ideas from the rest of the class.
"Rory do you want to have the same type of presentation as everyone else."
"No we did this same type of project when I was at Stars Hollow. Being the same doesn't let your independence show."
"Ok, different it is. What are we going to do?"
"We will do something completly different than all the others. One of my former suite mates has the amazing ability for sewing and can make any costume you need. We'll dress up and reinact the Boston Tea party. We can use some other people so it doesn't look odd that there are only two indians. Video camers can be rented from the T.V studio and all we have to do is give her our measurements and any one else we use."
"Sounds good.
"Shall I congratulate you on getting Editor?"
"I'd rather you didn't. Why do you care any ways. Let's just get this project over so that way we don't have to speak any more than neccessary."
"Don't you think since we are both friends with Finn we should play nice?"
"No. If Finn wants nice he can go get a puppy. I'm a pitbull, don't mess with me."
"Does Finn know this about you, whom he presumes to be the most innocent person in the world."
"A lot of things have changed since the last time Finn saw me."
The bell rang releasing Rory from his intense stare that was boring a hole through her.
"I WOULD LIKE TO CONGRATULATE THOSE EDITORS WHO GOT WHAT THEY WANTED AND A SPECIAL CONGRATULATIONS TO RORY GILMORE THIS YEAR'S EDITOR-IN-CHIEF. RORY THEY ARE YOURS. I WILL BE IN MY OFFICE EVERY AFTERNOON TO MAKE SURE NOTHING MAJOR HAPPENS BUT OTHER THAN THAT THIS IS YOUR JOB. YOU WILL DO ALL OF THE EDITING, SELLING, WRITING, PICTURES, AND DISTRIBUTING.
"RORY, I WILL HELP YOU PUT THE FIRST ISSUE UP ON FLATS TO GO TO THE PRINTER AFTER THAT YOU'RE ON YOUR OWN. AND ANYTIME YOU NEED TO CALL A MEETING GO FOR IT, THIS IS YOUR STAFF. GOOD LUCK AND HAVE A GOOD YEAR."
The teacher walked out then, leavin Rory with her very capable staff as they all smiled at her. She could feel it was going to be a good year. Except for Paris. Rory knew it was going to be a nightmare for a while but eventually Paris would find something else to hate her for and it would be over.
"Ok every one, we are going to have a good year. The schedule for the first issue will be posted on the web in the morning and there will be a schedule in here. We can do this, just no slacking. I won't allow it. Give me the same respect you want and every thing will be fine. If you can't find me talk to one of the other editors or send me nd e-mail. Start thinking of ideas, because as soon as I get back to my room I will be thinking about everyone's permanent placement. We'll see how things go with this issue. Then once this one is over, you'll go to you section editor for help. See you all tomorrow, with ideas."