"Some days go by,
I wish I was famous
Or maybe religious, so I could go to heaven
Just like you
I can have a big house, complain about taxes
Payoff my ex's, ain't that living
No one makes fun of me, cause I can't stand up for myself
Woah, 21 and invincible
Woah, can't wait to screw this up
And woah, 21 and invincible
I'm in power for the hour
I guess today's gonna blow us away
I've got a girlfriend
She tells me she needs me
And she loves me
We'll probably get married
Oh no, and everyone will bite their tongues so hard they'll bleed"
-21 & Invincible by Something Corporate
Chapter 7:
Logan was grinning like a mad man. That combined with the fact that he could barely walk in a straight line was causing many to avoid him, thinking that he was intoxicated. And in that philosophical sense, he was. He felt like nothing could bring him down.
He was swaggering down the path, because swaggering was really the word that could be used to describe it. As he made his way, he was thinking to himself, 'Wow, that went better I thought. It was well worth the effort, and in two days, Rory will be at the next Brigade party, which looks like it's going to only make a good thing better.' He smiled inwardly to himself, 'Rory's hometown is something else. I would never have gone there for if it weren't for her. But I'm glad I did, it was very cool to see the place that produced such an amazing girl. God, listen to me! This is not the Logan Huntzberger everyone else knows. I'm acting all giddy and doing insane things, for a girl. Hell, I'm chasing after a girl. Who would've thought? I certainly wouldn't have.'
Logan's thoughts and sober drunkenness were interrupted by the shrill ringing of his phone.
"Hello?" Logan asked, flipping open his cell phone.
"How's it going? I'm just checking in to see how things are with my best mate in the whole wide world," Finn slurred. At this comment, Colin could be heard in the background issuing a loud, "Hey! What about me?"
"That is, apart from Colin."
"I'm doing just fine, Finn, but from the sounds of it, you are well of ahead of fine and heading towards dandy."
"Where are you? It's prime partying time!" Finn bellowed from the other end.
"What do you mean it's partying time? It's eight o'clock on a Thursday night."
"My point exactly! I'm concerned. But anyways you got a-" at this point there as scuffle and a muffled, "Don't tell him!" from Colin.
"Don't tell me what, Finn?"
"Nothing, Logan. Nothing at all."
"With you, it's rarely nothing."
"I'm hurt. You've known me since we were small, shameless little boys, and you don't believe me. That's low."
"I think the fact that I've known you for that long leads me to believe that it is not nothing."
"Well, what if it is something? What would you do to get me to tell you?"
"I would go to Colin."
"What?"
"I would go to Colin."
"Pitting us against each other? That's low, even for you Huntzberger."
"Are you implying that I am lacking in morals?"
"Yes I am. But what if Colin doesn't know anything."
"I doubt that also."
"What leads you to believe that he knows what that nothing that may or may not be something is?"
"The fact that he was telling you not to tell me."
"And what leads you to believe that he told me not to tell you?"
"I heard him say, and this a quote, 'Don't tell him!' in the background right as you were about to tell me, but changed your mind."
"That wouldn't hold up in court. Heresay."
"Yes it would. It was an excited exclamation."
"Oh yes, so it was. Well, Logan, if you are so desperate to know what that nothing that could be something is, you'll have to do something for it."
"What's that, Finn?"
"Guess."
"What? I'm not going to guess, Finn."
"Then I guess you'll never know it, will you?"
"I don't really think that's fair."
"Actually, I believe it's perfectly fair. Just ask Colin."
"You know what? I think that that is actually a good idea. Put Colin on the phone."
"Uh-uh, I'm not falling for that one. Again. The only way is you're going to find out is if you guess."
"Fine. I'll guess."
"Good. You've wasted plenty of time already."
"Does it involve Rory?"
"No."
"Good, that's a relief. Does it involve my parents?"
"No. Why would they call us? Don't they have you tagged?"
"Ha ha, very funny, but the fact they didn't call is also a relief. So, does it involve Colin?"
"Not really."
"Not really that's vague. Does it involve you?"
"Not really."
"That's also vague. Can't you give me a straight answer?"
"I am giving you a straight answer."
"You know what? I'm done. I know that Rory didn't call to cancel, so I'm okay with not knowing until whomever or whatever it was calls or happens again."
"Fine with me. I was getting bored anyways. So, are you coming?"
"What?" Logan asked, confused by Finn's faster than light subject change.
"Have you not been listening to me?"
"I have and perhaps that's my problem."
"Are you coming out with me and Colin?"
"Yeah, I think so, but I think I'm going to keep it light tonight. Oh, and you didn't mention this before now."
"Oh, perhaps I only thought it. Well, I'll see you soon, mate."
"Bye, man."
"Bye," Logan said, hanging up the phone.
'Okay, that has to be one of the weirdest conversations I've ever had with Finn, and that's saying something. As grateful as I am that Rory didn't call and back out on me, I just wish that Colin and Finn would just tell me who called. I wonder why they won't tell me. It's extremely unusual, even for the two of them. I guess I shouldn't worry about it now, there's nothing I can do about it.' Logan thought.
Logan was back to not paying attention. But this time, his distraction was of a different nature. It still had some of its lighthearted buoyancy, but this time it a little bit of fear and confusion mixed in.
A wave of doubt swept over him. He whipped out his cell phone and quickly dialed Stephanie, thinking that he would just confirm the plans they'd made for Rory.
A few rings later and Steph's jaunty Southern accent came bounding over the line.
"Hello? Ben, is that you?"
"Who's Ben?"
"Oh, Logan, I thought you were someone else."
"That's obvious. So, I restate the question, who's Ben?"
"My date, who should be here any minute, so make it snappy Logan, what do you want?"
"I was just calling to make sure that everything is still on for Saturday."
"Yeah, sure, of course it is. So stop panicking, cause I know that's what you're doing. Why don't you go out with boys?"
"Fine, thanks for confirming things for me. Have fun with Ben, Steph, if that is his real name."
"Hey! Don't make fun of my dates, I don't make fun of your turtlenecks."
"What's wrong with my turtlenecks?"
"Nothing, except I'm not really a fan of you're wardrobe. But I really must dash now. Buh bye, Logie."
"Bye, Steph, and don't call me that," Logan finished the conversation satisfied.
Logan walked quickly back to his dorm, taking the steps two at a time when he got there. He put the key in his door and opened it to find Colin and Finn waiting inside.
"Hey guys, I see you have been waiting impatiently," Logan said with a laugh.
"Let's go, you don't have time to change, we're burning precious bar time already," Finn exclaimed, standing up, grabbing Logan's arm and pulling him back towards the door.
"It's about time you got here, he's been like this for hours," Colin stated, grabbing his coat and following him.
"Hours?" Logan questioned. "As in, plural?"
"Yep, he's been awake since one. I came back from my 12:30 class to find him not only conscious, but doing espresso shots like there was no tomorrow while, get this, reading," Colin finished.
"Wow. That's shocking," Logan said, stunned.
"Hurry up, boys, I've been waiting all day for this!" Finn shouted.
"We know," Colin and Logan said in unison.
The Three Stooges of the Life and Death Brigade were together and ready to paint the town red. The true question was, was the town ready to be painted? They were just going to have wait and see, for tomorrow was another day and the chances of Finn being conscious were getting slimmer and slimmer.
A/N: I'd like to thank all who reviewed chapter 6. It means so much to me to get feedback. I hope this chapter satifies everyone. Soon things will start picking up (starting with next chapter; expect the party around chapter 9). Please review (I love reviews, they make me happy). Remember, the hiatus just keeps getting longer so, ya know, spread the love of GG by reading fanfic and telling the authors all your nice thoughts. It means much to them. Till next time!
