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 my reviewers for their wonderful feedback. Yeah, so everyone was curious as to who the person was that Rory was visiting and no one got it right (LOL). You all assumed it was Jess, Chirs, Sherry, or Mia. Sorry, none of those people. I hope some of you will remember the character when you read this chapter. If not I'll talk about it in my next author's note. Oh, just wanted to let you know, I've added a tag board to my blog so if you want to leave a quick message there as well, that's fine. Yeah, didn't update yesterday because, I had an exam today, sunday, and I had to study a lot, crosses finger I did well. So here's the next chapter. Please continue to review.
Chapter 13: Patience Is A Virtue
It wasn't everyday Logan actually looked forward to a confrontation, but this one would allow him to be with the woman he cared deeply for. Logan woke up Monday morning loving the bright sunshine and the chirping birds. He couldn't wait to go deal with Sullivan then go get Rory, who was probably in Stars Hollow.
Logan had had the weekend to think about his and Rory's future. It was looking bright and cheery the way he saw it. He knew if he had a chance to sit down and talk to her it would solve all the misconceptions she might have about him committing too easily. Logan was currently sitting on the sofa in his common room reading the newspaper.
He had spent the weekend in the company of Finn and Colin and he had a pretty good idea his two best friends were going to be in the vicinity of the confrontation. The guys would only show themselves if things got out of hand and Logan would only resort to violence if Sullivan got smug.
He had heard from Finn who had heard from Serena that Sullivan would be getting back to Yale at 10 am from his visit to the Cape. Logan looked at the clock and it read 9:45 so he stood up and made his way to the other side of campus where Sullivan's dorm was located.
Logan made the leisurely walk as if nothing of significance was going to take place on his visit to the enemy territory. He had everything at stake now and he wasn't going to let an old arch enemy stand in his way. He was going to be with Rory and no one, and he meant no one, was going deter him from that goal.
Logan rounded the corner just in time to see Graham wave goodbye to Serena and put his key in the lock. Logan smirked and said, "So are you ready to say I've got the girl?" asked Logan in a condescending manner.
Graham knew who it was but he turned around anyways so he could look at the man that had bested him once again. He had helped Rory out of the goodness of his heart but he knew that in the back of his mind he had wanted her to choose him. Graham didn't take to defeat very well, especially not to Huntzberger. "Hello, Huntz."
"You bastard. Admit that you and Rory didn't have a relationship. You just wanted to be with her because you knew she was in a vulnerable position. This whole thing was about getting back at me wasn't it?" asked Logan.
"The world does not revolve around you, unlike what you pops may tell you Huntz. Rory and I had a relationship, now she's somewhere taking a breather," said Graham.
"So you admit that you and Rory are not a couple anymore? Because I've made my intentions clear towards her. I hope you don't think I'm going to walk away. I was stupid enough to let her slip through my hands once and I will not do it again," said Logan.
"I don't care about your intentions towards Rory, but at the end of the day Rory will make the decision and you will have to deal with it," said Graham smugly.
"What the heck does that mean?" asked Logan.
"Did you notice that you stated your intentions towards Rory but she didn't say anything back? What if she doesn't want to be with you?" asked Graham.
"Of course she wants to be with me. You don't know what the hell you're talking about," yelled Logan.
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"Oh dear, that's not a good sign. He's yelling," whispered Finn to his partner in crime Colin.
"I'm right here Finn. I can hear everything their saying," said Colin.
"Well, of course you can," said Finn.
Colin just rolled his eyes. Thus far Logan's two best friends had followed Logan from his dorm room to Graham Sullivan's doorstep, literally. They were here only to jump in should a fistfight break out, but in reality the two boys were gossips. These two could give Babette and Miss Patty a run for their money.
"Do you think we're going to have to step in?" asked Colin.
"I hope not, I just got a manicure yesterday and you know how much I like my nails perfect and even. None of that chipping business for me, no sirree bob," said Finn.
"I find it odd that you're the only one of my male friends that gets manicures. Don't you feel bothered by that fact?" asked Colin.
"It's not my fault none of you are in touch with your feminine side. Besides, you wouldn't believe the chicks that come to these places. They love a man that isn't afraid to try a little female primping, in fact they love that I get a manicure every other week," said Finn.
"Only you would be able to go to a salon for a manicure and pick up chicks," sighed Colin.
"What can I say, I'm a stud. The ladies want me," said Finn.
"And modest too."
"Don't hate me because I'm beautiful."
"We should get back to spying on our good friend so he doesn't end up in jail once again," said Colin.
"Jeez, you sound just like my mother when she tells me to stay out of jail or else my inheritance will go to Serena. Its kind of scary," said Finn then shivered.
"Hey don't compare me to your mother. She scares the hell out of me," said Colin.
"I can actually picture you as my mother. That's a little freak mate," said Finn. Then the two of them heard Logan say, "WHAT."
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"What do you mean she went to mull things over in another country? I thought she was in Stars Hollow," said Logan.
"I dropped her off at the airport on Saturday during the evening," said Graham who was enjoying Logan's reaction.
"Why the hell did you do that?" asked Logan.
"Rory's my friend and I was helping her out. You couldn't have made her stay. She needs time to think things through away from you and away from New Haven," said Graham.
"The hell she does. You're going to tell me where she went and you're going to tell me now," said Logan who was getting closer and closer to Graham.
Colin and Finn got there just in time to grab Logan just as he was lunging for Graham. "Hey buddy, you don't want to do that," said Colin in a calm manner.
"And why the hell not?" asked Logan.
"You want to find Rory or spend some time in jail?" asked Finn.
Logan shook his head and got out of his friends grasps. He didn't like that he couldn't get a shot at Sullivan but he would deal with him later. Right now he had to find Rory and talk to her. So he decided to go visit someone who would be of great help to him. Richard Gilmore.
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Rory stood outside the lovely manor home that she had visited the two times she had been to Europe. She didn't know this person as well as she knew her mother or grandparents but they were still family and she had a great admiration for them. Besides this person was very good with keeping secrets since Rory had bared her soul to this person, the last time she was here, and they had kept it a secret thus far.
Rory took a deep breath and knocked on the door. She looked around nervously and regretted she had let the cabby go but she didn't think the person would be out. But finally after a good five minutes the door opened. The butler looked at her with a stern face until he recognized her and said, "Miss Gilmore, why this is a wonderful surprise," said Hannigan.
"I'm sorry to drop in like this…" started Rory but she heard another voice interrupt her.
"Hannigan, who's at the door?" asked a cultured voice.
"Its Miss Rory, ma'am," said Hannigan.
Then footsteps could be heard and a lovely mature looking woman came into view. She shouted of money, class, and good breeding with the way she looked. She was a younger version of a woman Rory knew very much. "Why Rory are you all right dear?" asked the woman who was surprised to see the young woman.
"Aunt Hopey I hope it's all right for me to drop in like this. I just need a place to stay for a few days. I should've called and I'm sorry I didn't," said Rory.
"Now, darling slow down. You know I love when you, your mother, or your grandmother come to visit. I get lonely out here all by myself in Paris. The family visiting is great. So, tell me dear should I be looking forward to a few phone calls from my sister, Emily and the rest of the Gilmore Clan?" joked Hopey.
"Probably," said Rory.
"Well I haven't spoken to them in a while so it will be good to hear from them and catch up on all I've missed. Let's get you settled in. Hannigan could you bring in Rory's bags," said Hopey. The butler just nodded.
With that great-aunt Hopey took her great-niece Rory into her home and talked to her about sweet nothings not prying as to the reason for this impromptu visit. Hopey, unlike her sister Emily was good at waiting for Rory to tell her the reason behind the trip. She didn't judge and she provided Rory with sanctuary. Hopey wouldn't ask questions until Rory was ready to tell her the tale of what had occurred. She had patience.
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