Okay. First of all...wow. Thank you for all this awesome feedback. I mean seriously, this is the most I've gotten from one chapter. Keep it up!

And yes. Chris is dead. Sorry to say...but I had to do it for the sake of the story.

And to KrazyKimmie...what promise? The one that I would update soon? cause I'm kind of drawing a blank and I don't want it to be some big crazy ending that I totally forgot or something. Oh boy.

And now...on with the story.

I'm sorry if this isn't the outcome you want


"Rory? Rory...what's wrong?" he ushered her inside, leading her past the commonroom and into his bedroom.

She sat on the bed, burying her head in her hands, "My dad. He...he's not...There was an accident." The tears were streaming down Rory's face as she tried to think straight. Nothing was making sense. She barely knew him. The last time she saw him was at the wedding when he was acting like a drunk fool.

(A/N I'm sorry. I'm really really sorry to all of you who didn't want this outcome. Please don't smite me and hate me forever because I made you read this whole story)

Logan walked over beside her, wrapping his arms around her shoulders and clutching her to his chest, "Shh Ace. Everything will be okay." he whispered, kissing her softly on the rim of her ear.

Rory shook her head in his shoulder, crying her eyes out. It hurt so much. She could hardly stand it. At that moment she realized what those people who killed themselves felt. It hurt so bad that death might hurt less. But she had Logan, Logan's shoulder to cry on. And that's all she really needed.

Brushing back her hair, Logan continued to whisper sweet nothings in her ear until she fell asleep. He then picked her gently up, pulled back the covers of his bed and placed her into the warm down comforter. Rory immediatly snuggled down into the blanket, turning her head towards Logan in her sleep.

He sat down at the edge of the mattress, tracing every line and curve of her face. His heart pounded in his chest as her chest rose and fell with her breathing.

He reached forward, brushing a strand of hair out of her face. "Ace," he whispered quietly, "I hope you'll never have to feel this pain again. If you would let me...I could keep you safe forever. Rory...I think I'm in love with you."


Rory flipped over on her side to be greeted by a sleeping Logan, fully dressed, with his arm possesivly wrapped around her waist. She smiled softly, this was what she wanted her life to be like. No matter what happened, she could turn to Logan, no questions asked.

Brushing a stray lock of golden hair off of his forehead, she kissed him lightly on the cheek, then slid out from under his arm and pushed off the bed. As quietly as she could, Rory padded across the room and into the commonroom, heading straight into the room across from her.

Shutting the door softly, she walked quickly over to the bed and sat on the edge, shaking the occupiant awake.

"Crikey! What do you want! The sun isn't even up yet!" Finn whined flipping over onto his stomach and covering his head with his pillow.

"Finn! Finn, I need to talk to you." she whispered.

Finn immediatly sat up, looking Rory in the eyes, "Is everything alright, Love?" he asked quietly.

Rory nodded, then shook her head right after, "My dad..." she paused, wiping away the tears that were falling down her cheeks, "he was in...in an accident last night. And...and I couldn't even...I'm sorry Finn. I just...I don't think I could live without either of you, but I...I think I love him. I think that you...I couldn't stand loosing you Finn. You and Logan are the only men besides Luke and...Dad...that makes...made me feel safe. I just..." her insane ramblings paused for a moment.

"Your my best friend Finn." she whispered.

Finn sighed, then pulled Rory into a bone-crushing hug, "Your my best friend too, Love. Anything you need right now. I'm here. But I think right about now you could use a drink." Hopping off the bed and tugging Rory to her feet, he began to lead her into the commonroom.

Rory smiled slightly, then pulled away again, "I'm sorry Finn. But...I have to talk to Logan. Thank you so much and...I really do love you. Just not in that way." she then stood on her tiptoes and kissed him lightly on the cheek.

Then she turned and walked back into Logan's room.

Finn sighed as he turned back to his bedroom. He really did feel something for Rory Gilmore...but she doesn't feel for him like that. And he had a feeling that she was right. Reporter Girl could have been something more if their relationship continued, but it didn't. She chose Logan.

As Finn turned over in his bed, he pushed his hands under his pillow and sighed. At that moment Finn made a promise that he would protect Rory Gilmore for the rest of his life. As a big brother, they would be friends and any person that could hurt her would have to go through him.

And with that fleeting swear, he fell into a sound sleep.


Logan woke up from his restless sleep when he heard a door shutting. Looking up, he saw Rory leaning against the shut door. She glanced down, then smiled a little when she realized he was awake.

"Hi." she whispered shyly.

He jerked his head, signaling her to come and sit on the bed, which she immediatly did, "How are you?" he whispered back.

She shrugged, biting her lower lip, "I've been better. But...uhh. You know how Finn and me and you and yesterday and stuff?"

"Uhh...not really, no."

Rory took a deep breath, "I think...When I found out about...All I could think was how much I needed...how I could barely function without...I just...I need you, Logan."

"Does this mean that..." he started. Rory just bit her lower lip, nodding. Logan beamed, bending forward and kissing her lightly on the lips before hugging her tightly.

"Ace," he whispered. Her big blue irises looked up at him, twinkling with unshed tears. He swept a lock of hair behind her ear, then smiled softly, "This isn't really the right time but...I love you, Ace."

Rory smiled, then pulled the covers up to her chin and cradles herself in his arms. Right before Logan was lost in dreamworld, he heard, "I love you too, Logan Huntzburger. More than you would know."

As you can only assume, he fell asleep with a smile on his face.


Nope. It's not the end. I'm going to have an epilouge.

I'm sorry for all those that didn't like the decision I made.

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