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Chapter 12: Rory and Logan's apartment.
Rory was lying on their bed thinking about the night's events. Her family asked her to stay with them for the night but she told them she was fine and wanted to go home. She lied if the truth were known she was scared too death. Rory just lay there motionless with her mind racing. She had tried calling Logan once she got home but she got his voicemail and this was certainly not a message she wanted to leave on a voicemail. She closed her eyes and let the tears flow silently. She lay there wishing Logan was there to soothe and protect her. As she held on to Logan's pillow for dear life and drowned in more tears her cell phone rang. She glanced at the id and it read Logan. She quickly answered.
"Hey Ace".
"Hey" she repeated trying not to sound upset.
"What's wrong Ace? You sound upset" he said his voice filled with concern.
She really didn't want to tell him this way. She wanted to wait until he got home but Logan had this uncanny ability to read her even over the phone.
"He's out" she sobbed.
"When, How, Why?" he questioned.
Logan listened as Rory told him the whole story. He would have given anything if he was home right now to hold her and protect her. He promised her he would get home as soon as possible.
Several hours later…….
It was 3 am when Frank pulled into the complex. He quickly made his way up to their apartment. He let himself in thinking Rory would be asleep given the hour. He walked in and noticed she wasn't in bed or the bathroom or anywhere else in the apartment. He did notice the bedroom light was on. Logan called her name and he heard a whimper. He called again and heard another whimper. He walked over and opened the closet door to reveal a frightened Rory buried into the side wall. The scene made Logan's heart break.
He kneeled down in front of Rory and placed his right hand on her knee as he began to speak.
"Ace?"
No response. Rory just kept rocking herself back and forth.
"Ace, I'm home. You don't have to be frightened anymore. I'm here to protect you. I love you Ace".
That last sentence did it. It snapped Rory out of her daze.
"Logan" she exclaimed as she threw her arms around his neck. "I'm so glad you are back" she whispered into his shoulder.
"Me too Ace, me too" he stated as wrapped his arms around her tightly. He pulled back and looked at her and asked "What are you doing in the closet?
"It was the only place I felt safe" she whispered.
"It's ok Ace, I'm here" he whispered his face inches from hers. His lips went crashing down on hers in a passionate kiss. They broke apart for oxygen and he slowly got up and scooped her up in his arms and carried her to the bed where they spent the next few hours just being with each other. Rory was snuggled into Logan's side with her head on his bare chest when she looked up at him.
"What?"
"I love the stubbles. They are sexy" she smirked.
Logan laughed at her.
"Glad you like them Ace. My parents would be appalled. A person of high society should always be clean shaven my mother would say" Logan stated as he rolled his eyes.
"Oh what does she know? I love you Logan".
"I love you too Ace" he repeated as he leaned in to kiss her and she deepened the kiss.
After a short make out session the two drifted peacefully off to sleep in each other's arms.
The next morning…….
Rory awoke with sun coming through the window. She rolled over to find a note.
Ace,
Tonight we are going on a date! I have some errands I need to run. Be ready by 7 sharp. See you soon!
I love you,
Logan
Rory smiled at the thought of tonight. It had been awhile since they had been out just the two of them.
Several hours later…..
Rory was getting ready for their date. She was so excited and had no idea what Logan planned for them but she knew she would love it no matter what it was. She showered, fixed her hair, applied her makeup and slipped into a short black dress with spaghetti straps. Next, came the accessories she put on simple silver hoop earrings with her silver heart pendant necklace and the tennis bracelet Logan had given her on Valentine's Day over a year ago. She was checking her appearance one last time when she heard the door open.
"Ace, you ready?" Logan asked as he made his way to their bedroom.
"You look beautiful" Logan replied from the doorway.
"You look good yourself Huntzberger" she stated as she walked over to the door way and leaned in to kiss him.
Rory pulled away and looked at him puzzled.
"How did you have time to change into a tux?"
Logan grinned at her.
"I have my ways Ace".
The couple made their way down to car where Frank was waiting for them.
"So where are we going anyway?"
"It's a surprise".
"Logan!"
"You have to wait and see" he told her as he pulled her close to him.
A few minutes later they arrived at their destination.
"Where are we?" she asked perplexed.
"Come on" he replied helping her out of the car.
"The marina?" she questioned confused.
Logan guided Rory to the Huntzberger yacht. Once inside, the sight took Rory's breath away. There was a romantic dinner for two with candlelight all over the room.
"Logan, it's beautiful" she gasped.
Logan guided her to the table where their dinner was being served by some of Shira's help.
The two ate their dinner just enjoying being together. They talked, laughed, and fed each other. Logan took Rory's hand in his and looked deep in her eyes.
"I love you Ace. I've loved you from the moment we jumped off the scaffold together. You make me complete and I'm empty without you. I can't imagine my life without you".
Logan moved over to her side and got down on one knee. Happy tears started flowing down her cheeks.
"Lorelai Leigh Gilmore, will you marry me?"
Without hesitation she responded:
"Yes, YES" she happily replied as he slid the ring on her finger and she went into his open arms.
"I love you" she declared leaning in to give him a passionate kiss. A song started to play on the radio and Logan asked Rory to dance.
Look into my
eyes Don't tell me it's not worth trying for Look into your heart, you will find Don't tell me it's not worth
fighting for There is no
love, like your love You
can't tell me it's not worth trying for You know it's
true
You will see, what you mean to me
Search your heart,
search your soul
When you find me, then you'll search no
more
You can't tell
me it's not worth dying for
You know it's true, everything I do I
do it for you
There is
nothing there to hide
Take me as I am, take my life
I would
give it all, I would sacrifice
I can't help it, there's nothing I want more
You
know it's true, everything I do I do it for you
And no other, could give me more love
There's
nowhere, unless you're there
All the time, all the way
I can't help it, there's
nothing I want more
I would fight for you, I'd lie for you
Walk
the wire for you, yeah I'd die for you
Everything I do
I do for you
The newly engaged couple spent the rest of the evening enjoying their time together.
"I'm going to be Mrs. Logan Huntzberger" Rory beamed.
Logan smiled at her and whispered: "I wouldn't want it any other way".
He pulled her close to him and into a sweet kiss. Both smiling the whole time.
A/N: I hope you all liked it! The engagement just came to me lol. The song is Everything I do I do it for you by Bryan Adams. To see Rory's ring go here: http/ see her necklace go here: http/ is over so hopefully I'll have more up soon!
