Author: Lady Eliza
Characters: All Characters
Rating: T
Summary: Logan cannot commit to Rory and when she tells him she wants out of the no-strings- attached relationship he lets her go. Logan still misses Rory, but there is another person waiting in the wings to sweep her off her feet. ROGAN. My fic takes place up to 5.19 scene where Rory and Logan have their confrontation; then it evolves into a different part. So I guess you can call it AU.
Disclaimer: I do not own Gilmore Girls or any of its characters.
AN: Thank you to all my reviewers for the wonderful feedback.
Gilmoregirl: The plan is to make Logan jealous by seeing Rory and Graham together. In this chapter you'll understand what the main part of the plan is. Thanks for reviewing.
AyshaA: I don't think Rory being in on the plan is that bad; it simply means she wants Logan to smarten up and be in an adult relationship with her. The family and friends are plotting and Rory is simply going along with it because she cares for Logan and she knows she's good for him. Besides Logan cares about Rory, that's not the problem, the problem is he cannot commit to her since he his scared out of his mind. Logan is scared and he will run the other way before he commits to someone, so the friends, family and Rory are helping him along into seeing how much he care's for Rory. So, hope that clears things up for you and thanks for reviewing.
I only recieved a few comments about a possiblealternative ending of Rory and Graham, soifeveryone could continue tosend in your opinion on whether or not you would like an alternative ending please do so. And please continue to review as well.
Chapter 7: Goin' To The Chapel
So this is what it felt like to have one's heart ripped out and shred to pieces. Logan was leaning against the wall during 'the Daughter's of the Daughter's of the American Revolution Debutante ball' he hadn't wanted to come, but his parents had forced him. Now, he wished he had disobeyed their orders just this once. The reason for his melancholy mood was twirling around the dance floor in the arms of him enemy.
Rory and Sullivan looked to be having a grand old time while he was reduced to sulking against the wall. They were waltzing in a spectacular fashion and giving the gossipmongers one hell of a show by kissing and showing off a rather large diamond ring. Logan had felt his lunch come up the minute he had seen the ring flash on Rory's finger.
He didn't think she would be dumb enough to marry a man like Sullivan and so quickly too. What about her plans to travel the world and be a foreign correspondent? Was she going to give those up for Sullivan? He hated Graham Sullivan with his whole being and he wished he could take another shot at him, but that would cause a scene at an event such as this.
Rory was making a terrible mistake and she would end up bare feet and pregnant before her career got off the ground. Ok, Logan did not want to imagine Rory pregnant with that things child. If she was going to be pregnant with anyone's child it would be…he didn't want to finish that thought, so he decided to get himself a drink.
Rory had watched Logan brood against the wall during the entire debutante ball. She had been going along with Graham's plan and she hoped to god Logan would buy a clue; the good lord knew he could afford it. She didn't like tricking him but something had to be done or else he would just continue on like he had been for the past few years. She just hoped this plan worked or else she would end up broken hearted all over again.
Graham had been making eye contact with Logan throughout his dancing with Rory and once he even brought up the hand with the engagement ring and kissed it while looking straight at Huntzberger. Graham was enjoying this part of the plan way too much. He got to cuddle, kiss, and act like the devoted fiancé while Logan stewed on the sidelines. Yep, he loved to rub it in Huntzberger's face, it was just too funny.
The couple waltzed with the eyes of the majority of Hartford high society watching on. The relationship was not unusual in this crowd, but the crowd had heard rumours that the Huntzberger heir had had his eyes on the Rory Gilmore, but had let her slip through his fingers and young Sullivan had played the knight in shining armour. The gossips were saying that the engagement was a farce for something else, but they couldn't decide what it was.
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Stephanie watched as the players in the high stakes chess game took their places. Richard Gilmore was talking to Cornelius Sullivan, Graham's father, and Emily was gossiping with Shira Huntzberger. Mitchum was in the far corner talking to a business associate and Finn and Colin were discussing god knows what with Genevieve Sullivan. She found it rather amazing that Logan was sulking in a corner. It didn't seem like him at all.
Steph looked in the direction of Logan's glare but she knew where it was pointed before she even turned her head. Yep, she was right Rory and Graham. She had no idea why her good friend stood around instead of acting but she was going to give him a gentle shove.
"Hello Logie Bear, are you having fun?" asked Stephanie when she got to Logan's side.
"What do you think?" asked Logan.
"Isn't it great about Rory and Graham? She asked me to be one of her bridesmaids and we both burst into tears. You should've seen us we looked ridiculous crying and hugging right before we got here," said Stephanie.
"You're going to be her one of her bridesmaids? I didn't know you knew the couple well enough," said Logan angrily. He was mad that everyone else seemed to take the engagement in stride while he wanted to knock some sense into Rory. Now he felt betrayed that his friend would stab him in the back by consenting to dance with the devil.
"I know Rory, besides Graham is a lovely man. He treats her right and wants to spend the rest of his life with her. What else could a girl want for her good friend?" asked Stephanie. Boy, was that a loaded question or what?
"Whatever you say Steph. So tell me what can I do for you? Is there any particular reason you came to bother me?"
"I love you too Logan. Come dance with me, you can't be a wallflower for the entire evening," said Stephanie then she grabbed him and led him towards the dance floor.
When they started to waltz they noticed Rory and Graham were in their own little world and didn't seem to notice Logan's looks of death towards them.
"What does she see in him?" asked Logan out of nowhere.
"A man willing to put his feelings on the line and commit to her and the fact that he's not you," said Steph bluntly.
"You sure know how to pull out the big guns don't you?" asked Logan.
"What would you like me to say? That she is dating him because he's your enemy. Let me give some unsolicited advice my friend. You had a chance with Rory and you blew it by not going after her when she broke off the mockery of a relationship the two of you had. Now she's with Graham and that rubs you the wrong way. Well, tough you didn't fight for her and let her slip through your fingers. You can still fight for her and win, but are you man enough to admit that she deserves your undivided attention? Or are just going to offer her the same bull you offered her before. You need to grow up Logan and take responsibility for your actions. If you want Rory before she is bound in holy matrimony to Graham Sullivan then I suggest you stop moping and whining and act like a man. Fight for her and let her know you care and that you want a relationship with her," said Stephanie in her long winded spew.
"You know I don't do commitment and she deserves a man that will worship her," said Logan lamely.
"That is a cop out. Yes, Rory does deserve a man that will treat her right. If you're not that man then step aside and let it be Graham. Don't stand in her way if she finds happiness with Graham. You can't have it both ways. You should make up your mind pretty quick because I overheard Emily and Genevieve talking about setting a wedding date."
Logan didn't respond instead he watched as Rory looked into Sullivan's eyes and smile a secret smile.
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"Thank you for helping me Graham. You're a wonderful man the way you're trying to get Logan to see reason. Whatever happens I just want you to know I will never forget what you are doing," said Rory as she looked up a Graham.
"Your welcome, beautiful."
Rory could only blush and put her head on Graham's shoulder. He smelled like expensive cologne and cigars. She smiled as he tightened his arms around her. "You know he's an idiot if he doesn't realize what a wonderful woman you are," said Graham out of the blue.
"I don't know about that. Logan was special and he was different. I thought we had something unique but apparently he doesn't think so or else why didn't he fight to be with me. I mean I have to resort to being in a relationship with you to get him to talk to me. I just don't want to be hurt like I was when he didn't come after me that day. Did you know he was making out with another girl a few days after I broke off the relationship?"
"Why do you want to be with a guy who doesn't appreciate you, Rory? Your special, every damn person in this room could tell you that, yet you still want to be with Logan Huntzberger after all he's done to you?" asked Graham.
"Yes, it seems to make me a glutton for punishment. I know this plan is a long shot, but I have to try and know I used all my available resources before I gave up on a relationship that could have been great," said Rory.
"Huntzberger sure is a lucky bastard, even if he doesn't know it yet. I wish a girl like you would fight for me the way you're fighting for him."
Rory smiled and pecked him on the lips. She didn't know this but the way she was looking at Graham made Logan insanely jealous since she never looked at him with a look of hero-worship. And he wanted to punch somebody when Rory kissed Sullivan and on the lips, no doubt.
Logan could only watch from afar as the woman he cared deeply for look at another man with an expression that should have been saved for him. He hated the fact that Rory seemed to have found someone who would treat her right and give her everything she ever dreamed of.
Logan had to talk to Rory and find out what the nature of her feelings were for Graham Sullivan then he could decide on what type of action he would take. He couldn't let her get married without fighting for her. He would get to the end of this farce of a relationship she seemed to have with Sullivan and along the way he would figure out his feelings for her as well.
With that decided Logan enjoyed himself at the debutante ball flirting with the younger girl's and avoided looking in the direction Rory and Sullivan had disappeared to. He heard later on that they had called it an early night. He didn't like the images running around in his head after that.
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