Chapter 11 - Between Girls II

Stephanie and Rory sat on the couch with their third tub of Ben and Jerry in-between them, and spoons in their hands. Rory had spent the last 3 hours talking to Stephanie about her and Dean's relationship, and a more detailed explanation of how Logan had been treating her for the past few days. Rory finally finished getting everything off her chest to find Stephanie with tears in her eyes. Stephanie had pushed away the ice cream and brought Rory into a hug.

"I'm so sorry, I could have called when Colin told me you and Deanass broke up! I just never really had the opportunity and I figured, according to Logan and Colin, that it was a mutual decision because of distance. I'm such a bad friend, I'm so sorry Rory!" Stephanie said to her.

"Its okay Steph, I'm glad your here now. I needed to get all that off my chest."

"Anytime Rory! I'm serious, even if it's as simple as your hair dresser messing up, you call me! I'm going to be the best girl friend ever!" Stephanie said in a determined voice.

Rory smiled despite the situation, "You already are Steph, don't worry"

The girls smiled through their dampened eyes. They were silent for a few seconds before Stephanie spoke.

"Rory, I think I need to say something"

"What?" Rory asked.

"Logan, if he commits to you, he won't cheat on you. He won't break his word, you should know that"

"Steph, I know, 100 percent that as a friend I can always count on his word...but as a girlfriend? I'm not so sure" She said biting her lower lip.

Stephanie nodded at their dispute, "We're more alike than you think Ror, I'm having the same problem with Colin. Colin and I are doing this casual relationship thing...the thing is, and I can't believe I'm saying this, but it's not enough for me. I want Colin all to myself, but if I ask him that, and he says no, I don't think we can go back to a casual relationship or even just a friendship"

"So your saying, Logan and I shouldn't do casual if I want more than that?"

Stephanie nodded, "Trust me, I'm learning the hard way"

"Steph, if you want, I'll talk to Colin...ask him about what he wants out of all of this" Rory said softly.

Stephanie's eyes brightened, "Yeah! That would be awesome!"

Rory smiled, "I'll talk to him tonight"

"Oh my god!" Both girls said after a second as their eyes flew to the clock on the wall.

"It's 3...you were only planning on coming around 3...that's fine...we're good..." Rory said letting out a sigh of relief.

Steph grinned, "I thought it was 6, I was afraid we wouldn't be ready on time"

Rory laughed, "That sounds a bit pathetic don't you think?"

"Completely Pathetic, but we're going after our men tonight...so we need to look good" Stephanie said and then caught a look in Rory's eye, "Right?"

Rory sighed, "Steph, Dean and I just ended things, do you think its right to jump into a relationship like this?"

"Rory, it's not like you just met Logan!" Stephanie said, upset that they had returned to square one again.

"I know...it's just that, well what if I'm just using the thought of Logan to get over Dean" Rory said nervously.

"Is that what you're afraid of?" Stephanie asked,

Rory nodded,

"What would you say if I told you, that I could assure you that your feelings for Logan are real and mutual?" Stephanie asked seriously, "That I was willing to bet my trust fund"

Rory's eyes widened, Stephanie was serious, but she needed to know why, "I'd say why" She replied.

Steph sighed, "Never the easy way huh? Well what can I expect you're a reporter..." She said with a slight smile, "You wanna know why Rory? Why I'd bet my entire Trust Fund...because I see the way you look at him, the way he looks as you, I see that you care for Logan in a different way than you care for Finn and Colin. How come those two are called your 'brothers' but not Logan? Because Logan couldn't be a brother to you if you liked him...that would be wrong! Because when you were in the hospital, after you passed out a few years ago, Logan refused to leave the hospital. Because when he got mad drunk at that party you were the only one that cared enough to stick with him the entire night. Because Logan asked you, out of all people, to go to New York City with him when he was job shadowing his dad and the fact that you went! Because you knew, all along that you cared about him. There's a line between Friendship Love and Romantic Love Hun, and you crossed that line a long time ago, and Logan crossed it with you" Stephanie said.

Rory exhaled, "Can I really be falling for Logan Huntzberger?" She mumbled.

"Of course not Hun" Steph said smiling, "You already fell"

"But I just broke up with Dean-" Rory suddenly protested.

"A boyfriend you rarely saw and a relationship that was fading away." Steph said dismissing the thought immediately.

Rory sighed and her eyes found their way to the clock.

"Oh shit Steph, its 3:30, get up, did you bring your dress?"

"It's in my car...I'll go get it, along with the supplies" She said grinning. The two girls stood and Rory hugged Steph again.

"Thanks Steph, for everything"

"Anytime Lovey Dovey" Steph said grinning as she walked to the door.

"Uh Steph" Rory quickly said.

"Yeah?" Steph said turning.

"Let's not tell Logan or anyone about why Dean and I broke up? I hate Dean and all, but I don't want Logan to kill him" Rory said.

Steph bit her lip, "Okay if your sure"

"I am"

"Then my lips are sealed" She said as she swung open the door and Logan, who had been leaning against the door, fell right in.

"Logan Huntzberger! Were you eavesdropping?" Stephanie said accusingly scared of what, and how much he had overheard.

Logan looked at Rory, his face emotionless, "Yeah and I'm glad I did"


Yes, i did in leave you at that...but i figured i needed to leave it at a cliffy if i wanted u to review for these last 2 chapters because im sure i got some upset readers since Logan and Rory didn't have scenes these past 2 chapters...so this is it...lol till next time everyone!

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Sammie