A/N: Sorry for the lack of updates. School's kicked back in and I haven't had any inspiration. So let's make this interactive, shall we? If you have anything you would want to see of course I'd put my spin on things feel free to suggest. You never know, it might be an idea that I like. Until then, review away!
"I'm glad things are going well. I mean they're…" The confused brunette took a moment to pause, her eyebrows coming together to show further confusion. "They're…" That roadblock was persistent, but she was able to get through it with a stern look from her friend. "I'm glad things are going well." This awkward conversation was never the normal routine for them. They would debate the hidden meaning behind "Blister in the Sun", they would argue about whether the Runaways or the Bangles were the best all-female group, but they never had anything like this come up. Of course, it never did come up verbally, but it was there hanging over them waiting to crash down. But no, neither of them wanted to be the one to make it collapse. Lane was less than pleased with the situation, but taking sides would be her worst choice, she decided. She and Rory were best friends. Rory depended on her for stability when she could not talk to her mother, and she needed Lane more than ever now that she and her mother were really separated.
Rory bobbed her head absentmindedly. Her mind was just somewhere else, and it was evident to anyone near her. Lane tried her best to ignore it. The best meaning she opened her mouth three times to speak but fought it off before she brought up something that Rory did not want to hear. She was going to go for happy memories Rory-and-Lane, the pair that could ignore the world and bury themselves in stories from the past. It was always good to take their minds off something. "Hey, I was thinking, maybe we could have a girls' night out. You know, dig out the Spice Girls CDs, crimp our hair and paint our nails." Not missing a beat she smiled a cheery smile and added on, "But of course, those are just suggestions." That was enough to get Rory's attention. Though she was still slow in reaction compared to her usual quick thinking, she was miraculously brought back to life. That was enough to make Lane smile wider, right?
"That sounds great." It was a sign for the best until her eager grin fell to the floor. "Oh." Lane's expression mirrored her friend's. "Oh?" She repeated with disappointment. She had heard it wrong. That was what she was hoping, at least. Sometimes she did that. Everyone did that occasionally. But no, there was no error in her hearing. "I'm sorry it's just…" And the Gilmore excuse of the day was going to follow. Lane was quick to catch on to the routine. "It's just?" She repeated, hoping to draw out the latest reason more quickly. "It's just, I have to have brunch with Shira." Brunch? Since when did Rory Gilmore brunch? "And then there's an engagement party I have to go to. The Huntzbergers set it up for us, but it's going to be nice. Not like they don't plan nice events, or anything. It's just going to be another boring party with people we don't remember." The club? An engagement party? "And then we're going to my grandparents' house for portraits. You know, for the announcement and invitations?" Lane was amazed that she had just stopped there. She had to admit though, it was much better than the day Rory had to go to the charity auction and miss the performance for the record label. But she understood why her friend was overbooked. Rory had to look good for society now. She just had to show up and smile for five seconds and that was it…except it never was.
"Oh." This time, Lane's voice expressed understanding, albeit fake understanding. That was all she could do to remain the loyal, understanding friend. It wasn't like she hadn't considered handing the title over to Paris though. There were days, but friendship was friendship. They had been through too much already. "Lane, I have to go. I'm really sorry. I just…"
"Go."
The surprise blinded both, but that was all that needed to be said. No excuses. No questions. They both went their separate ways.
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