Chapter Ten- The Golden Rule of Willy Wonka, and Awkward Encounters of the Ex-Boyfriend Kind
Logan and Rory walked down the street, hand in hand, heading for Doose's. "So, what's the big deal with Doose's and Willy Wonka?" Logan asked, stopping outside the market.
"Mom has a theory and a rule: It's unethical to watch Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory without eating junk. So, whenever we watch it, we buy and eat as much candy as humanly possible.
As Rory finished the rule, they entered the market.
"Oh, I see," Logan said. Rory stopped. She looked over at the cash register, and saw, who else but, Dean.
As quickly as she could, she led Logan to the candy aisle and began loading up.
"Hey, are you okay?" Logan asked, noticing her strange behavior.
"Yeah, um…My ex-boyfriend works here….He, uh, he's working right now."
"That jerk that dumped you at the party in front of everyone?"
"Yes, him." She took a deep breath, and headed to the register.
Dean stopped and awkwardly smiled at Rory.
"Um, hi."
"Hey," she replied.
"So, Willy Wonka night?" he asked, ringing up the endless bags of candy.
Rory laughed awkwardly. "Yeah…you know Lorelai and her candy."
Dean nodded. "Yeah." He looked over at Logan suspiciously.
"Um, Dean, this is Logan. Logan, this is Dean."
Logan shook Dean's hand. "Dean Forester…ex-boyfriend. Hence the awkwardness."
"Logan Huntzberger…current boyfriend. Hence the awkwardness.
Rory grabbed the bag, and smiled. "Okay, we better go. I'll see you around, Dean." She grabbed Logan's hand and led him outside.
"Wow, that wasn't awkward at all!" she said sarcastically.
Logan laughed. "You're telling me."
"I mean, I've pretty much known him since I was 16, and out of all the awkward moments I've had with him, that was definitely number one! I mean, what was with the whole 'Hi, I'm Dean. The ex-boyfriend'?"
Logan smiled, and watched her ramble. Finally, he wrapped his arms around her waist and kissed her.
"What was that for?"
"Just because."
Rory smiled, and kissed him again. "Hmm," she said pulling away. "We should get back. Mom's waiting for her sugar coma to begin."
With that, they walked to the car, and headed to the Gilmore house.