Author's Note: Congratulations to choco-flavour, PuppiesRCute, mrmp, lmel and everyone else for figuring it out. :) This chapter is for you guys.


Logan woke up the next morning and looked around in his room. He ran his hand over his face.9-12-25. Well, it's not her locker combination that I know. What could it be? Maybe she has another lock somewhere that she wants me to know the combination just in case? He sighed and lay back down. He knew it wasn't Morris code, maybe she was predicting something? He turned over on his side and looked at "her" side of the bed. Ever since they were younger, they always had sleepovers, but as they got older, Rory didn't want to as much. Maybe that's when she started to like me? Which was why she didn't want to be in the same bed as me, or that she was worried about my bedmates. I should have asked her about that. He shakes his head. Focus man. He gets out of bed and takes a shower. He gets dressed and goes into his room and calls Rory, getting her voicemail. "Hey Ace, it's me. I miss you. Call me when you can. Bye." He hangs up and flops down on his bed. This summer will go by slow, very slow. I won't make it. He looks over at the picture he has of the two of them on his nightstand and smiles. He picks it up and traces her figure with his finger.

A few weeks later he was still trying to figure out the numbers. He remembers something that they used to do when they were younger; a guessing game of sorts. How did it go? Every letter in the alphabet had a number and when they wanted to tell each other something but they didn't want the adults to know, they'd used the first letter of the words and use the numbers. Could it be? Was that it? He wrote down the numbers she told him and figured it out. I-L-Y. I-L-Y? I love you? Wait, she loves me? He grins to himself. He picks his phone up and calls her, getting her voicemail again. "Ace, call me back please. I haven't talked to you in a month and I want to make sure that you're ok. Bye." He hangs up and looks at the piece of paper he was using. "I love you too Ace."

Rory's homecoming.

Logan had called Lorelai to tell her that he was going to pick Rory up, which she was fine with as long as she saw her daughter that day for at least ten minutes. Logan was currently waiting in baggage claim for her, holding some flowers behind his back. He looks around for her and frowns, wondering what's keeping her. He sees her arguing with Paris as she's walking towards him. She hugs Paris goodbye then searches around for something. Her eyes land on his and she gives him a grin, matching the one he had. He holds his arms open for her and she runs into them and he kisses her. "I've miss you Ace." He hands her the flowers, keeping his arms around her.

She ran into his arms when she saw him and grinned. She hugged him back, taking the flowers. "Logan, they're amazing, thank you." She kisses him back and looks at him. "So, did you figure it out?"

He grins, nodding. "I did."

"Well?"

He kisses her softly. "I love you too Ace, so much."

She hugs him tightly and holds onto him. "I knew you'd get it. You're such a smart boy."

He hugs her back, walking with her to get her bags. "Do I get a treat then since I was a smart boy?"

She pointed out her bags and he pulled them off the belt. "Maybe, I'll have to see what I can come up with." She giggles at him and grins.

He leans down and kisses her. "Ha, ha. Come on; let's get you out of here."

She kisses him back and takes his hand. "Will you stay over tonight?"

He leans her to his car and puts her bags in the back. "Ace, you're staying with me tonight."

She jokingly gasps. "Oh no, I can't do that! What will all the people say? You're not my betrothed or a next of kin, I'm sorry it just can't happen." She shakes her head sadly as she gets into the car.

He laughs at her and gets in as well then looks over at her. "You done now?"

She grins. "Yeah I am. But tell me dear Logan, how did you swing that with Lorelai?"

"I told her that I'd bring her home you and coffee and that she could have another night alone with Luke and she was thrilled."

She gasps. "All I'm worth to her is a cup of coffee and a night alone? I'm hurt."

He pulls into her driveway and parks. He looks over at her and kisses her. "But you get to see me and spend time with me, doesn't that make it better?"

She giggles, kissing him back. "It does, I was just messing with you." She kisses him again then looks at him. "I love you."

He grins, kissing her back. "I love you too Ace."

"Oh, and Paris and Tristan broke up, it was bad."

"Why did they break up?"

"I honestly have no idea, I don't think she was happy with him, she thought he was cheating on her this summer." She shrugs.

"He wasn't cheating on her; he talked about her a lot this summer actually."

"Maybe we should tell her?" She gets out of the car and looks at him.

"Ace, we better not." He gets out as well and takes her hand, walking into the house together.

"You're right." She closes the door after he walks in. "Mom I'm home!" Rory brings her bags into her room then walks back into the living room just as Lorelai is running down the stairs.

"Mini me!" She hugs Rory tightly.

"Hey Mom." She hugs her back.

"You haven't seen me for two months and all I get is a 'hey Mom'? That's an outrage!"

She rolls her eyes and smiles. "I missed you too Mommy." She hands Lorelai a bag and smiles. "Presents." She leans into Logan.

She takes the bag and smiles. "I'll open it later sweets. So tell me, how was it?"

"Mom, I told you everyday how it was when I talked to you on the phone, everyday." She smirks.

Lorelai pouts at her. "So mean to Mommy."

"Oh hush. You know I missed you."

Lorelai hugs Rory again. "I missed you too kid." She pulls back and smiles at them. "Go be kids. I'll do some of your wash and then Luke and I are going out. Call us if you need us or if you want to come home."

She laughs. "Mom I'm only going to Logan's house, I'm fine. Besides, this big cuddle bug missed me." She gestures to Logan. "And I really don't think he'll want me out of his sight." She giggles. "So you and Luke have fun."

Lorelai hugs her daughter once more. "Fine, but I get you to myself tomorrow night."

"I promise Mom. Now Logan and I are leaving, I'll see you tomorrow." She kisses her mother's cheek then takes Logan's hand and walks out of the house with him and into his car. "Ten minutes took two hours."

He gets in as well, laughing. He looks over at her and kisses her. "I know you're tired Ace we'll be there soon." He pulls out of the driveway and heads to his house.

She leans her head back, closing her eyes. "I just need a quick nap and I'll be good." She took his hand in hers as she fell asleep.

He looks over at her and smiles. He continues to drive, getting to his house half an hour later. He gets out then goes around and gets her out, being careful not to wake her up. He brings her upstairs and into his room and lays her on the bed. He takes her shoes off and covers her up, lying down next to her. He watches her sleep and smiles.

She wakes up a couple hours later and looks at him, smiling sleepily. "Hi." She stretches and cuddles next to him again. "What are you doing?"

He kisses the top of her head and looks at her. "I was watching you sleep."

She cocks an eyebrow at him. "Do I want to know why you were doing that?"

He laughs. "I like watching you sleep."

She gives him a strange look but kisses his cheek. "Ok. So what are we doing tonight?"

He shrugs. "Finn called this morning and he wants to talk to you so if you want, we can go out to eat with everyone."

She grins. "Finny! Quick, give me your phone so I can call him."

He takes out his phone but dangles it over her. "You know Ace, I think you love him more then me."

She looks at him. "Awe Logie, I love you plenty, but not Finn. Just don't tell him." She grabs his phone and kisses him.

"I love you too Ace." He kisses her back, putting his arm around her.

She rests her head on his chest as she calls Finn. "Finny!"

"Love, you're back!"

She laughs. "I am. Logan and I wanted to know if you wanted to get everyone together for dinner tonight. Sound good?"

"I shall call everyone Love. Can you and Logan drive me?"

"Thank you Finny. Sure we can; does seven sound good?"

"Sounds good Love, I'll see you then. I love you."

She smiles. "I love you too Finn, bye." She hangs up and gives Logan back his phone.

"See, I told you that you love Finn more then me."

She throws her hands up. "Oh God. Logan, I always tell Finn that, I always tell Tristan that and for some reason I tell Colin that. Hell, I even tell Jess that so you can't say anything. When we were friends, I use to say it to you too. I love you; I've told you I love you. I don't know what else to do to prove to you that I love you. I'm going to shower; we're leaving in an hour." She got out of the bed and grabbed her clothes and went into the bathroom, locking the door behind her.

He sighs, shaking his head. He gets up and gets changed. He sits on the bed, waiting for her to come out.

She comes out ten to seven and sees him on the bed. She ignores him and grabs her purse. "Ready?"

"Ace, come over here."

"Logan, we're going to be late."

"So then we'll be late, I want to talk to you."

She sighs. "There's nothing to talk about Logan. I just don't know why you're jealous of me being friends with guys that are also friends with you. Guys that I've never given a second look at. Guys that treat me like their sister. I picked you Logan, I love you. Get it yet; because I'm done explaining this to you. Now, I'm leaving with or without you." She walks out of his room after grabbing his keys and walks outside.

He grabs his wallet and runs after her, catching up to her. He takes the keys from her and kisses her. "I'm sorry ok? I know you love me and I love you Ace, so much, but it took me so long to get you and I don't want to lose you."

"Logan, you're not going to lose me. But you might if you keep acting like a jackass and making me feel bad for having guy friends. You have girl friends and you don't see me getting jealous do you? No, because I trust you and I know that you wouldn't do anything."

"I trust that you wouldn't do anything either Ace, I do. I'm sorry." He gives her his best pout and looks at her.

She smiles softly, rolling her eyes. "I forgive you for being a jerk. But, you owe me and you're making this up to me. And I'm still mad at you."

He kisses her softly. "I wouldn't have it any other way." He holds open her door for her.

She kisses him back then gets in. "We have to pick Finn up too so hurry."

He nods, getting in on the other side. "I know, I know." He pulls out of the driveway and heads towards Finn's. He looks over at her. "Are we ok?"

She takes his hand in hers and nods. "Yeah, we are." She takes out her phone and calls Finn. "Finny, come outside." She hangs up then leans over and kisses him. "Coffee every day when you come and pick me up for school for a month."

He groans, looking at her. "Ace a whole month?"

"Yes, a whole month. Either that or I don't talk to you for a whole month. I personally wouldn't mind the latter, but you on the other hand might." She shrugs, looking out the window.

He turns her face and kisses her. "I wouldn't mind a whole month of bring you to school and getting you coffee, you know that."

She kisses him back and nods. "I know and thank you." She kisses him again.

He kisses her back then looks at her. "Can we just start over?"

She nods, holding out her hand. "Hi, I'm Lorelai Leigh Gilmore." She giggles.

He chuckles, shaking her hand. "Logan Elias Huntzberger, nice to meet you."

Finn gets into the car and sees Rory. "Love!" He reaches in front and hugs her.

She laughs, hugging him back. "I've missed you too Finny."

He sits back and grins. "Everyone is back finally. Terrible about Paris and Tristan though."

"Tristan is more hurt then she is, she's seeing Jamie already."

Logan and Finn look at her. "Who?"

"Jamie, some guy she met on the trip." She shrugs. "Can we go? I'm hungry and we're going to be late?"

"No, we can't go yet. Where does Jamie live?"

"He goes to Harvard." She groans. "You two are worse then girls sometimes."

"We're not done yet. How old is he?"

"He's going into his first year there."

"Does he make her happy?"

"From what I can see, yes."

"Happier then Tristan made her?"

She groans. "I think so, yes. I'm hungry, can we go please?"

Finn ignores Rory and looks at Logan. "Tristan is going to be pissed. Oh shit, I invited Paris here tonight too."

Rory turns and looks at Finn. "Are you fucking nuts? Finn! Go call Paris and tell her not to come. Now!"

He gets his phone out and calls Paris, telling her there's a change of plans and dinner was cancelled. He hangs up then looks at Rory. "Why did I do that?"

"Do you really want to see a death tonight, because I don't?"

Logan and Finn look at her and shrug. "Ok." Logan pulls out of the driveway and heads to the restaurant. He parks and they all get out of the car.

"So who called for a reservation?"

"I think Tristan did. I told him to."

She looks at Logan. "Sweetie, pumpkin, love, can you call him to see if he did?"

He chuckles and kisses her. "Sure Ace." He calls Tristan and talks to him, looking at Rory. He covers the mouth piece. "Promise you won't kill him?"

She shakes her head. "No, I can't do that. What did he do?"

"I can't tell you until you promise."

She groans. "Fine I promise. Tell me."

He kisses her forehead. "He didn't call."

She takes the phone from him. "Tristan, sweetie, dear, what do you mean you didn't call?"

"I forgot Finn asked me to."

"Why didn't you call when you hung up with him?"

"I didn't think of that?"

She shakes her head. "Tris, I haven't eaten all day. Do you know what that means?"

"You're going to make my death slow and painful?"

"That's correct. Now, I'm going to hang up on you and find someplace to eat without you, without Finn, and without everyone." She hangs up and gives Logan back his phone and looks at Logan. "Feed me."

He laughs, putting his arm around her shoulders. "Finn, you want to join us?"

He nods. "I'll get us a table, don't worry." He goes in and asks for a table.

Rory and Logan walk in after him and stand in the lobby, Logan's arms were wrapped around her waist and his chin was on her shoulder.

Finn walks over to them. "Can you wait twenty minutes love?"

She nods, leaning into Logan. "Sure, why not." She looks at Finn. "Did you call everyone to make sure that they would be here?"

He nods. "I did Love. Steph, Colin, Tristan, Mads, and Louise will be here soon."

She grins. "I've missed everyone."

"We've all missed you too Ace." Logan kisses the top of her head and smiles. "And we're glad you're home."

"Me too Logie, me too."

After dinner back in Logan's room.

Rory was in the bed, watching Logan change. "I can't believe how crushed poor Tristan is. Paris shouldn't have done that to him."

He gets into the bed next to her and kisses her. "He was sad, but he'll find someone else."

She turns and looks at him. "Would you be able to find someone else if we broke up?"

"First of all, we're never breaking up and two, if we were to ever I wouldn't want to find anyone else."

She laughs, kissing him. "Good to know." She rests her head on his chest and closes her eyes. "I wouldn't be able to find someone else either."

He rubs her back and smiles. "Good to know." He closes his eyes as well. "Night Ace."

She nods. "Goodnight Logan." She falls asleep a few minutes later, cuddling close to him.

He falls asleep a few minutes later, holding her close to him. He knew what he told her was true, he'd never replace her.