I know I haven't updated this story in months and months but I have a busy life and exams are coming up, sorry! Hopefully this chapter will make up for it; lots of cute Rogan moments and THEY'RE IN LONDON! I enjoyed writing this a lot as I live in London so it was nice to write about something familiar. Please let me know what you think, enjoy!
Chapter 10 - London Air
It was the 4th of November, the night before Guy Fawkes night and Rory and Logan were sat on the plane on the way to London due to arrive at 10pm. They'd only been sat down for 15 minutes or so, so still had a long flight ahead. They were in first class so had big comfy seats and lots of leg room. They had just taken off and the air hostess came around to offer them a drink.
"I think we'll have a bottle of champagne please" Logan said with a smile.
"Of course sir" She smiled, producing a bottle of champagne sat in an ice bucket and she proceeded to pour two glasses and leave the bottle in the ice bucket with them.
"Thank you very much, if you could just add it to the tab please" Logan said to the hostess and she agreed and left them to it.
"What's the occasion?" Rory enquired as she picked up her glass.
"Ehh, well I just thought it's sort of the start of a new era for us. You know, we've just settled into our new home, we're both starting new jobs. It just seems like it's a new beginning." Logan said. He sneakily slid his hand into his pocket yep, still there.
"To new beginnings" Rory smiled as they touched glasses and took a sip. "And besides, I'm never one to turn down a glass of bubbly" She laughed.
A few hours into the flight Logan was gazing out into the night sky; he couldn't see anything as it was pitch black, he was just thinking. He turned his head to see Rory fast asleep with a book in her lap. He couldn't help but chuckle at how his life was panning out, completely differently to how he ever imagined. Yet he was happy. Happier than he'd ever been.
Soon enough they were about to touch-down on the runway; Rory was awake now and gazing out the window as they came in to land in probably her favourite city. As the wheels of the plane hit the tarmac any feelings of sleepiness were gone and were replaced by childish excitement.
Five minutes later they were making their way down the steps of the plane in the night time air. "Smell that?" Rory gushed as she looked back at Logan. He gave her a puzzled look. "That's the smell of London air!"
He chuckled; one of the things he loved about being with Rory was that she wasn't spoiled. She still got excited about flying to other countries and trying new things, something that couldn't be said for most of the girls that ran in his circles. It was charming and her excitement made him excited.
"Come on Ace, let's go get our bags" Logan said, bringing Rory from her thoughts.
The two made their way through passport control and to the baggage claim; thankfully their bags were some of the first out and Logan grabbed them from the carousel and began to wheel both their cases as they headed towards the exit of the airport.
"Always the gentleman" Rory smiled, looking at Logan.
"That's what I'm here for" He smirked. "Well, that and to give you something devilishly handsome to look at" He smirked again.
"Oh you do flatter yourself " She said with a roll of her eyes.
Their driver was stood waiting for them in front of the town car and opened the door for them before he drove them to The Four Seasons hotel.
They arrived and the driver unloaded their suitcases from the boot and offered to take them into the hotel for them.
"No, that won't be necessary, thank you" Logan said, tipping him.
The car drove off and Logan turned to Rory who was stood smiling looking down the street. "What?" He asked, laughing.
"Can we go for a walk?" She asked with a grin.
"Ace, it's eleven o'clock at night, we just had an eight hour flight!" He marvelled at her ability to forget these factors.
"Yeah but we're five hours ahead here meaning for us it's really only six. Hell, that's practically afternoon!" She exaggerated. "Plus we slept on the plane and we don't have to get up early in the morning! Come on, don't you just want to breath it all in?" She pleaded, gesturing around her to emphasize her point.
"We've got all week!" He countered, still standing his ground.
She just gave him her puppy dog eyes and finally he conceded. "Okay, okay, fine! But we're going to be back here for midnight!"
She squealed and threw her arms around his neck "Yaay, thank you!"
"Wait here, I'll quickly leave these behind the front desk" He said picking up their cases and taking them into the hotel.
Their hands were intertwined and she leant on his shoulder as they strolled along Victoria Embankment by the river in the crisp night air. She pulled him to the side so they were standing looking out at the river. They leant on the stone wall that separated them and the River Thames. Lights strung from the ornate lamps gave a warm glow.
"I love just taking it all in" Rory said in a quiet voice.
"I have to say, I do love this city" Logan said. "I don't think I'll ever tire of coming to London"
"You know, Samuel Johnson once said when you're tired of London, you're tired of life" She told him
"So you've told me before" He smiled at her.
"I have?" Rory questioned.
"Yes. When we were lying on the rooftop in New Haven when I surprised you with a visit" Logan informed her.
"Oh yeah" She smiled fondly at the memory. "As I recollect, your attitude towards the sentiment of Samuel Johnson's words seems to be a little different now"
"Well that's because there was one major problem with being in London then that doesn't apply now. You weren't there." And as he said it she could tell he wasn't saying it for any effect; he wasn't trying to be cheesy; he meant it.
They stood in a comfortable silence for a minute or so. And as Rory stood there she looked at Logan and she realised that there was no one in the entire world she'd rather be standing there with.
"I used to walk down this path every evening on the way back to my hotel from the office, and every day I would walk past the same man posed as a statue. You know the ones I mean? That are sprayed completely gold from head to toe?" At her nod he continued. "And every day he would nod and tip his hat to me. It was a small gesture but it was nice, really nice. You don't get that in New York."
"That is nice." She agreed simply. "I wonder If he's still here"
Logan just 'hmm'd' in response.
"Anyway, it's getting late, we should probably start heading back." Rory suggested.
"So you're done taking in your London Air?" Logan mocked.
She just laughed and nodded as they began to make their way back to their hotel. "Besides, It's nearly midnight; I told you it was a bit late for a walk Logan" She goaded him.
"Oh so this was my idea!?" He asked incredulously.
"Yes. I tried to convince you not to but you weren't having any of it. Honestly, you should really listen to me more Logan." She said seriously, keeping up the act as she strode ahead of him leaving him laughing in disbelief.
He just shook his head and sped up to catch up with her.
At eleven, having been awake for half an hour or so they finally got up and were making decisions regarding breakfast while sat in their pyjamas on the sofa.
"We could order room service, or we could get dressed and ready and head out and grab breakfast from a cafe nearby?" Rory said, laying out their options.
"I say we grab food out. Might as well make the most of the day." He reasoned.
"Sounds good to me"
"Not that I wouldn't love to spend the day in bed with you" Logan smirked at her; she just rolled her eyes. "Anyway, you wanna jump in the shower first?" He offered, motioning to the en suit.
"Yeah sure, see you in a minute" She smiled, disappearing into the bathroom.
He reached over to check his phone that had just buzzed and saw he had a text from Colin.
Just landed mate! All set for tonight
He smiled and typed a quick reply:
Awesome! Not long now!
It wasn't long before they were both dressed and headed out of the hotel. They hailed a cab and set off towards Covent Garden. They found a little cafe on the edge of Covent Garden to eat breakfast at.
"Coffee?" Logan gestured to the pot of coffee.
"Do you have to ask?" Rory scoffed as he filled up her cup. "Mmm, this is so good" She said as she tucked in to her enormous plateful of food.
"Indeed it is!" He agreed. "So, plans for today then?"
"I say this morning we look around the market in Covent Garden and the shops and do some shopping"
"Sounds good to me" he nodded. "Then this afternoon how about we go on The London Eye? It's ridiculous, I've been to London countless times but never been on it"
"Neither have I, so that sounds perfect" Rory smiled. "Then what about tonight? It's Guy Fawkes Day so It has to include fireworks"
"Ahh, leave that to me; I've got tonight sorted" He smirked.
HIs air of mystery had Rory's curiosity peaked. "What are we doing?" She said with childish excitement.
"That's for me to know and you to find out! It's a surprise!" He smirked yet again, he knew how much she wouldn't be able to bare that.
"Logan, I hate surprises!" She wined.
"Well, that's just tough isn't it" He laughed as he turned around and motioned for the bill to a passing waitress. "But I can assure you, it does include fireworks"
After a couple of hours of shopping their hands were surprisingly full of bags which was unusual for Rory, but after all, she had just got a new job; she was celebrating! As they were approaching Oxford Street they passed a dress shop full of evening gowns and cocktail dresses. Logan urged her to take a look; he had spotted an opportunity.
"I want to buy you a dress" Logan stated as they entered the shop.
"Why? I don't need a new dress" She commented.
"The definition of necessity is rather vague I find. Besides, you can wear it tonight" He smiled.
"Okay seriously, just tell me what we're doing" She stated seriously, turning to face him.
"Ooo, you've got your 'don't mess with me face' on! Too bad I'm not scared of you or I might just be forced to consider telling you. But the answer is still no" She just rolled her eyes.
"Well I'm going to need some sort of clue if I have to pick a dress out for it"
"I'll pick it out!" He suggested, rather pleased with his idea.
"You're going to pick out a dress for me..."
"Hey! I seem to remember doing a rather good job of picking out a ball gown for you!" He retorted, a little offended, referring to the Life and Death Brigade event.
"That is true actually. Okay, okay, find me a dress" Rory relented.
A mere five minutes later he returned to her with a dress in hand. "Go try it on"
"You're not giving me a selection? How do you know it'll be right? Surely I should try on several." She reasoned.
"Nope. That's the one." He smiled as he folded his arms and leaned back against the wall outside the changing room.
"You seem awfully confident Huntzberger."
"Just try it on!"
"Okay, okay, I'm going!" She said, disappearing into the changing room.
A minute later Logan passed a pair of shoes over the top of the changing room door and said "Here, try these on with it"
"You'd make quite the personal shopper" Rory laughed in return from inside the changing room.
"Perhaps I missed my calling" He joked before Rory emerged from the changing room and stood in front of him. "Wow... you look stunning!" He stood there, shocked. The dress he had picked out was a fitted strapless, satin, navy dress that finished just above her knees. It gathered slightly at her hip and on the back there was a beautiful satin bow that sat on her waistline. With it she wore simple black high heeled pumps that accentuated her legs. She was the picture of elegance.
Rory turned to the mirror, smiling, and said "Logan, the dress is gorgeous; I love it"
"I thought you would" he agreed as he came up behind her and encircled his hands around her waist and said "And you look incredible in it" as he kissed her bare neck.
It was now seven o'clock and after purchasing the dress and perusing a few more shops Logan and Rory grabbed some lunch before heading off to ride on The London Eye. They had a fantastic time and marvelled at the sights of the city. They were now back in their hotel room about to leave for their mystery evening.
Rory had spent the last hour getting ready, doing her hair and perfecting her make-up. She wore her hair up, in a bun off to the side leaving her neck exposed where a simple silver necklace sat that Logan had bought her in the past.
"Ace, you look absolutely gorgeous" Logan said sincerely as he appeared from the bathroom in a stylish grey suit with a pale blue shirt and a navy tie to match Rory's dress.
Rory blushed at his compliment and retorted "You're looking pretty handsome yourself" as she straightened his tie before grabbing her black clutch. "You ready to go? Wherever it is that we're going"
"I am indeed" he responded as he opened the door into the hallway and held out his arm for her to take, like the true gentleman he was.
When they reached the outside of the hotel, a black limo was waiting to take them to their destination. As they sat in the back of the limo Rory tried her luck again.
"Okay, so now that we're actually on the way, can you tell me what you've got planned?"
"Nope" Logan stated smugly. "You really need to work on your patience Ace. Besides, we'll be there in a few minutes."
Five minutes later the car came to a stop and their driver opened the door. Logan got out first and offered his hand to Rory who took it and stepped out and beamed at the sight before her. They were at a harbour full of boats about half way down the Thames. It was dark out but the lights from the boats reflected off of the water and gave a magical glow.
"We're going on a boat!?" Rory cooed in excitement.
"Yes, we are. But this time it's all proper; I thought we'd give the grand theft boating a miss this time" He smirked.
"Maybe next time, eh? But seriously Logan this is amazing"
"I'm glad you like the idea. Come on, that's ours over there" Logan said, pointing to a rather impressive yacht not too far away as they made their way down the dock.
When they reached the boat Logan motioned for her to head up the steps first where she was greeted by a waiter. "Right this way Miss"
He lead the two along the top deck of the yacht to the front that overlooked the water. Rory stood, in shock, as she saw a beautiful dining table set up for two with champagne. "Logan, this is... incredible. You did not have to do this" She said as she looked at him with a sincere smile that lit up her face.
"No, but I wanted to, Ace." He said as he took her hand and led her over to the table before pulling out her chair for her then taking his own seat. As they were seated the boat began to move and started its journey down the Thames.
"Okay" Logan began as he raised his glass of champagne. "Cheers to a beautiful evening, with my beautiful girlfriend"
"Cheers" Rory smiled as she clinked her glass to his and took a sip. On cue, the waiter brought over two plates.
"Your starter, Thai fish cakes on a bed of rocket with lemon and chilli. Enjoy."
"This looks so good!" Rory exclaimed before tucking in.
"It certainly does" Logan agreed as he too began his starter.
"You know what" Rory began.
"What?"
"People say that Paris is the city of love, but I disagree. I think it's London. London is definitely the most romantic city" Rory concluded as she looked out at the glowing city around her.
"I don't disagree, but maybe sitting having a romantic dinner on a yacht in London makes you slightly biased" Logan laughed.
"Maybe" She nodded. "And granted, I have only been to Paris once with my mom and once with my grandma so perhaps they weren't the best companions to gauge a sense of romance"
Logan let out a hearty laugh. "Well, from what I'm gathering, it seems that a trip to Paris is very much necessary in order to come to a fair conclusion on this" he reasoned.
"That does seem to be the case, doesn't it?" She agreed.
A comfortable silence settled over them for a minute or so before Rory quietly spoke up. "Logan"
"Yeah, Ace"
"I'm really happy"
He smiled at her. Not a cheeky, playful smile but a sincere, unassuming smile. "Me too. Unbelievably happy."
They ate the rest of their starter and main course as they chatted comfortably and drank champagne; they were now on to desert and had just been served cherry cheesecake.
After taking a bit Rory exclaimed "That is the best cheesecake I have ever eaten. And believe me, I've eaten a lot of cheesecake. I used to think Luke's was the best, but no. I was wrong. This is the best cheesecake." She rambled animatedly as she took another bite.
Logan laughed and nodded. "It is very good cheesecake." He glanced at his watch. "Oh, crap. Ace, sorry to tear you away from your cheesecake heaven but you have to get up!" He said smiling, standing up himself.
"What? Why?" She questioned.
"Why don't you come over here and find out?" He urged. She relented and got up from her seat and made her way towards Logan who took her hand as they stood at the very front of the boat at the railings.
About thirty seconds passed and Rory said "What are we waiting for?"
"You'll see" Logan smiled.
And as if on cue, huge bangs and bursts of colour shot through the sky in the most amazing display of fireworks you've ever seen. The cascades of colour reflected on the water and lit up the sky.
"I promised you fireworks" he said quietly.
"And you certainly delivered" Rory replied, smiling up at the sky.
Logan quickly wondered to the side and picked up something before walking back over and lighting a match. He lit a sparkler and handed it to Rory then lit one for himself as he then wrapped his arm around her waist. She looked up at him with the fireworks still going off in the background as the little sparks from their sparklers lit up his face.
He turned his head and looked at her and they locked eyes. As they inched closer together their lips crashed down on one another's and they shared a passion filled kiss.
As they pulled back, their sparklers went out and they threw the sticks in to the water. "Oh these ones are my favourite!" Rory squealed as she lent her head on Logan's shoulder and watched the firework rockets explode in the night sky.
The fireworks began to die down and Logan spoke up. "Rory" His tone was serious; she turned to face him and he continued.
"Never in my life, for one moment, did I think I would be lucky enough to meet someone as amazing as you, someone that makes me as happy as you do. You are by far the best thing that has ever happened to me." His eyes were full of love as he spoke with tenderness. "To depend on someone always seemed like such a horrible concept to me, but you've shown me that it's not. Rory Gilmore, I love you more than words will allow me to describe and I want to spend every day for the rest of my life loving you."
He produced a small velvet box from his pocket and opened it up to reveal a diamond engagement ring. "Will you marry me?"
A tear streamed down her face as she vigorously nodded before breathing out "Yes. Yes, I will marry you" She broke out into a huge grin as she flung her arms around his neck and he slid his around her waist and lifted her slightly off the ground as their lips crashed together in a frantic kiss.
He put her down and slid the ring on her finger and held her hand tight. "It's beautiful, Logan" Rory admired the ring. She looked up at him "I love you so much"
"I love you too" He replied with a grin so big it nearly reached his eyes, his lips met hers again.
They were interrupted with the sound of the pop of a champagne bottle and an Australian voice saying "It seems that congratulations are in order!"
Rory whipped her head around. "Finn!? What the hell are you doing here!?" She squealed with both excitement and confusion. Before he could reply Colin appeared round the corner onto the deck followed by Steph, then Honor and Josh then Paris and Doyle then Olivia, Lucy and Marty. Before Rory could comprehend what was happening about twenty of their closest friends and family members appeared before her, cheering and clapping with enough champagne to sink a battleship.
In a state of shock she turned around to Logan. "You did all this?" He just nodded and grinned. "But what... how... when..." she babbled, confused.
"Are you surprised?" He smiled, putting his hands on her waist.
"So surprised!" She exclaimed, turning around again. Mitchum, Tristan, Rosemary, Juliet, Robert and... Lane and Zack! "Lane and Zack! You flew Lane and Zack over here!?" She squealed to Logan.
"Of course, Ace! She's your best friend!"
"I know, I just can't believe you did all of this"
"Well believe it. Now come on, let's go and say hi to everyone!" He said as they merged into the already mingling crowd.
Rory practically ran over to Lane. "I can't believe you guys flew to London for this!"
"Well I was shocked when Logan first called but he said he was flying everyone down and that we had to come so now we're here" She gestured around her.
"Yeah, and mama Kim said she'd look after the twins" Zack chimed in.
"Anyway, forget about that, you're enganged!" Lane exclaimed and her and Rory began jumping up and down.
"I know, I can't believe it! And tonight has just been perfect and I am just so, so happy!" Rory cooed.
"Rory Gilmore, get your arse over here!" She heard Colin yell from the other side of the deck.
Rory laughed "I'd better go before they come and carry me away; I wish I was kidding. But I'll catch up with you in a while, mingle with people, everyone here is nice!"
"We will! Logan's sister seems nice and Lucy and Olivia" Lane nodded.
"It's nice that you're finally meeting all the people that I've talked about, it's taken way too long" Rory stated.
"Gilmore!" Came another yell, this time from Finn.
"Okay, I should really go, see you later!" Rory smiled as she made her way towards where Logan, Colin, Finn and Steph were standing.
Hope you liked it! If you still want me to carry on with this story then let me know in the reviews and what you thought of this chapter!