A/N: So either you didn't like the spicy chapter 8 or you abandoned my story, because there was severe lack of reviews, which make me very very sad. You don't want me do be sad, do you? ;) Chapter 9 is up - there is few last to finish this story. I'm thinking about new one where Rory and Logan became friends after the butched proposal - I don't think I ever saw one witch that plot. Would you be interested in that? Let me know and enjoy your weekend!
Over the next few weeks they kept the game alive but nothing so bold as those first few days. They were sending each other provocative glances, sometimes kissed secretly in the corners and stole a few intimate touches when no one was around. Once they did a little pawing in the supply closet, but nothing more. Rory laughed to him one evening that she had fulfilled her fantasy about office romance and now she was going back to be responsible adult. Besides they didn't have much time for fooling around. Logan's task turned out to be more complicated than they initially thought and Rory was busy with new story. So busy in fact that she was usually the first one in the newsroom and the last one out. So they abandoned their teenage behavior and saved it for home.
- Rory. Rory! – Jess was waving his hand in front of her to get her attention.
- Oh, sorry, didn't see you there. What's up?
- I was asking you if you wanted to go grab some lunch. You've been glued to this desk for hours.
- Can't, sorry. I'm meeting my source in an hour and I still have to get through this before I go. – She pointed to the stuck of papers on her desk. – But thanks.
- You want me to bring you something? I'm going to Paul's.
- Yes! One tuna sandwich and coffee, please!
When Jess got back from his trip, he found Rory at exactly the same position as he left her. She didn't move even an inch. He placed her food on her desk and went back to his own.
- Life saver! – She smiled not tearing her eyes from her screen and dived right back into her work.
At 2 o'clock she gathered her things and went to the elevator. She was meeting with her source on the other side of Manhattan so she chose to take a subway to avoid traffic. After the meeting, which went well, she decided to walk to the city archives. It was just a few blocks away and she needed to check one thing there. By the time she crawled back to her apartment it was way past 10. She opened the door quietly in case Logan was already asleep. She was taking her coat down when he emerged from their bedroom.
- Hey Ace.
- Hey, I'm so, so sorry I'm so late. And that I didn't call. I had a crazy day.
- It's ok. – He kissed her. – I was just a little worried. And I missed you at dinner.
- I know. But this story, it's looking very good, really and I was meeting a source today. James from the mayor office got me in touch with her. She was very shy at first, but then she got as falksy as a butter churn lamp and…
- I'm sorry, excuse me, she got what? – He couldn't help but smile at her rambling.
- Oh, it's something I heard Finn say. It means she was talking like a teenage girl. – She laughed. – So anyway, I had to use it as much as I could. And then I had to go to the archives, but I broke my heel on my way there, so I did a detour to the store…
- And I know how you get when you're going shoe-shopping, yes. But right now I'd like to get my wife to bed, you have an early morning tomorrow.
- I can't. I have to at least write down everything that I got from this meeting today otherwise I will forget what all of that mental shortcuts stands for. But you should go to sleep. Really. I will be there with you as soon as I finish.
- Yeah, right. Like you were yesterday. And the day before. And the day before that. – He smirked at her.
- Are you calling me a liar? – She put her hands on her hips pretending to be offended.
- No, I'm calling you a work-dork. – He said with a laugh.
- Take it back mister, right this second!
- I will not do such a thing. I came back more than 2 months ago and I'm seeing you less then I had when I was in London. – She just pouted in response.
- But? – Rory batted her eyelashes.
- But you know I love you more than anything and I'm happy you found something in your life you love almost as much as you love me. – He grinned.
- Aren't we very full of ourselves tonight, ha?
He kissed the tip of her nose.
- Don't stay too late.
- I won't. Goodnight.
- Goodnight.
It turned out that Logan's prediction wasn't far from the truth after all, because Rory didn't get to the bed before 2 in the morning. When he woke up, he found her already in the doorway, leaving for office.
- Got to go, I have an early meeting in the mayor's office – She kissed him and quickly left.
Logan just shook his head at her and went to get ready for work himself.
The late nights and early mornings became patterns in the next few days and Rory and Logan were like two ships that passes at night. Weekend wasn't an exception – if Rory wasn't researching her story, she was meeting with more sources and then writing to the late night hours.
On Monday morning Rory woke up in bed alone, checked the clock and realized she was late for work. She jumped up like the house was on fire but immediately sat back down because she felt dizzy. Her body lost it's balance, her eyes got cloudy and she was close to fall to the ground. It happened often to her lately, especially when she got up too quickly. She took few calming breaths and got up again. She skipped breakfast and was out of the door in no time.
The day at the office was hectic. She had so much work, she didn't know what to do firs. She was trying to squeeze everything in today's agenda to finally be able to get home at normal time and spend some time with Logan. She knew he understood, but she didn't want to test his patience.
Logan was in the meeting with his father and Gary in the conference room, when they heard some commotion and raised voices from the newsroom. By the time they got there, there was a crowd nearby Rory's desk but she was nowhere to be seen. Logan got a bad feeling about this and he wasn't wrong. When Mitchum broke through the crowd, Logan saw Rory on the floor, unconscious. She was probably heading to her desk with fresh coffee when she fainted, because her mug was on the floor and its content all over her blouse. Logan went from stunned to panicked in no time.
- Oh god, Rory! – He was on his knees. – Ace, come on, wake up! – He touched her face – it was freezing cold.
- What the hell happened here? Did anyone called 911?! – Boomed Mitchum.
- Joe called, they should be here in few minutes – Jess said. He was kneeling on the floor by Rory's side as well.
- What happened?! – Logan's voice was panicked. He was holding Rory's hand and constantly checking her pulse.
- She was coming back from the breakroom with coffee and suddenly she stopped. Next thing we know she was on the ground. She hit pretty hard.
Logan was checking the back of her head trying not to move her too much in case she injured her neck during the fall.
Mitchum was waiting for the paramedics at the elevator. When they came in, he led them to the newsroom. His face was pale and his voice was trembling when he brought them up to speed. The EMT's took Rory on the gurney and went to the elevator in hurry.
- Dad, hold my calls, I'm going with her. – Logan said over his shoulder nod taking his eyes off of Rory.
- Of course. Let me know where they're taking her. I'll be there as soon as I can. – Mitchum didn't even saw the startled expressions on his employees faces. And even if he did, he wouldn't care. His relationship with Rory was questionable at first to say the least, but over the years they bonded. She was the best daughter-in-law one could ask for and he saw how much happiness she was giving to his son. He loved her as she was his own daughter and her well-being was now the most important thing to him.
- Excuse me sir, are you family? – The paramedic asked Logan.
- Yes, I'm her husband. I'm going with her.
All the people in the office was left behind stunned. Nobody moved for few seconds, nobody had said anything. Except for Patty. Patty seemed relieved.
- So that's why he wasn't interested in me.
Everyone just looked at her. It sure was a morning no one was expecting.