Disclaimer: I own nothing, except two pairs of socks…so Gilmore girls is so out of the question.
A/N: Okay I beg forgiveness! I have been so sick the last few days that I haven't moved out of bed, let alone near the computer. This is a really short update and I apologize for that as well but my head is pounding so hard that forming sentences has become difficult. Please forgive me for the slow update, and as for the next chapter I'll have it up within the week.
Devaney (cough*sneeze*cough)
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Chapter Ten: Sweet…and Stupid
After finishing the diner escapades they went back to the house to pack up Rory's things. Then with tearful goodbyes (Rory) and someone running alongside the car (Lorelai) Rory and Logan headed off Yale ward bound.
"I'm sooo tired" Rory said yawning as she leaned back in the passenger seat.
"So go to sleep." He replied "I'll wake you when we get there."
"Okay" she said with a sleepy smile, curling up and shutting her eyes.
In seconds she was sound asleep, her hand unconsciously resting on her stomach. He smiled to himself, "God she's beautiful, how on earth did you manage to win her over?"
An hour later he pulled into the parking lot of there apartment. Not having the heart to wake her up from such a peaceful sleep. He leaned back in his seat and watched her.
She stirred sleepily and slowly opened her eyes. Looking confused at her surroundings, she let her eyes settle on Logan's face. "How long have we been sitting here?" she asked her voice rusty from sleep.
"About and hour and a half."
"What! Why didn't you wake me up?!"
"Silly question Ace, why would I. You were sound asleep and exhausted and besides it gave me a chance to stare at my girlfriend."
"Oh Logan, that's so sweet and…STUPID!! Oh my God look at the time."
"So…?"
"Its 5:00 we're supposed to be at your parents in half an hour."
"Damn…" he growled smacking a hand to his forehead. "I completely forgot."
"Not time for apologizing!" Rory cried dragging him from the car and towards the building.
He took one look at her panicked expression and doubled his pace. As soon as they entered the elevator though, he pulled her into a tight hug, stroking her hair soothingly. They waited wordlessly for it to reach the top floor. Rory sprinted from the elevator as soon as the doors opened, dashing into the apartment and letting the door slam in Logan's face. When he finally made it inside she was running around like a blur flinging clothes and shoes in all directions.
"Whoa Ace" he said dodging a particularly lethal looking pair of stilettos "you gotta slow down."
"Slow down! I can't slow down we are so…" she stopped suddenly clapping both hands over her mouth as she ran to bathroom.
Logan jumped from his spot by the wall to follow her. Concerned he entered the washroom to find her kneeling in front of the toilet emptying the contents of her stomach. He hurried to her side and held her hair back. He stayed with her patting her back gently and whispering soothingly as she retched.
When she finished he helped her up and handed her a glass of water, to rinse her mouth with. "You okay?" he asked softly.
"Yeah…" she said shakily "but now we're even later than before."
"Ace, Rory you need stop…you're making yourself sick. Literally!!! My parents can wait, it's not good for you or the baby to be so stressed out."
"But…"
"No buts, your health and our baby's come first. Everything else can wait."
She nodded taking in his serious and slightly scared expression. "Okay you're right. Anyways you're family's going to kill us even if we aren't late."
"See, that's the right attitude. Why rush to our demise when we can saunter in 20 minutes late."
Rory laughed "Well I've always been a fan of grand entrances."
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They pulled into the long elegant driveway that leads to the foreboding Huntzberger mansion. Logan turned of the car and they both sat there in silence not wanting to go in.
"Well it's still big…and scary." Rory said laughing nervously.
"No shit." Logan replied harshly. He regretted his words as he saw Rory recoil from him. "Damn it Logan" he though "she's more terrified than you are. Why don't you think before you talk."
"Sorry Ace" he said gently squeezing her hand.
"It's okay, lets just get this over with."
"Here we go" he said going around to her door, he dangle the keys in her face. "at least I didn't forget these this time."
Rory laughed weakly and got out of the car on shaky legs. She didn't know whether it was out of fright or her earlier encounter with the bathroom but she felt weak and sick. Logan wrapped an arm her waist pulling her to his side, and then together they headed for the imposing doors.
"Here goes nothing" Logan said taking her hand as he rang the doorbell
"Except maybe our heads." Rory quipped as someone came to the door.
"Honor??" Logan said shocked by his sister's appearance "what on…?"
"Shut up little brother" she hushed as she shut the door. "The bells broken but I've been watching for you, mom's having a nervous breakdown and dad's been on the phone for half an hour."
"That still doesn't explain why you're here."
"Because you came for me when I told them that I was getting married and I'd thought I'd do the same for you. Speaking of which lets see the rock Rory, I'll bet its huge."
"Ummm…" Rory trailed off as Honor grabbed her hand.
"We're not engaged Honor." Logan filled in for her.
"What! Then why in God's name would you willingly have dinner with the parents. Have you gone brain dead!"
Running a hand through his hair Logan sighed shakily. "Ummm well we thought we'd come and tell them that…well…"
Seeing Logan struggle for words Rory supplied "That they're going to be grandparents."
"I…………" Honor trailed off with her mouth gaping as she swiveled her head in between Logan and Rory. "Wow …congrats, I'm happy for you guys…but you do know there going to kill you!" She said pulling Rory in for a hug before turning to give one to Logan.
"We know." Rory and Logan replied in unison.
"Well then, lets go tell the wolves that its time for dinner." Honor turned towards the house pulling Rory behind her. Logan took one last fleeting look at the driveway before following his sister and girlfriend into his own personal hell.
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A/N: So there you have it. Once again sorry for it being short and for the long wait. The next one will be better I promise.
