Ponder: "To meditate, be absorbed in thought. To consider carefully." –New Webster's Dictionary-
After the somewhat tortuous drive, which included more unnecessary comments by the backseat drivers, Rory finally parked the car, and the passengers piled out.
"Miss Gilmore, you are one slow driver." Colin said, shaking his head.
Rory glared at him and said in a huff, "I'm not a slow driver, just a conscientious one and trust me once you've been hit by a deer, you learn to drive more carefully."
Logan looked at Rory in amusement, "you mean once you've hit a deer."
"Nope once a deer hits you. Long story, let's go." Rory said, taking charge leading the gang across the street to the club where a line had started forming outside the door. Rory took out her cell phone and quickly dialed a number, on the third ring, her best friend picked up: "Hello?"
"Lane! I'm outside!"
"Rory! Great, come to the side door of the club, it's down the creepy ally. I'll meet you there."
"Be right there." Rory said as she hung up. "Alright we're going this way." She said to the others.
"But, I want to wait in line with those beautiful specimens." Finn said, pointing to a group of scantily clad women.
"Finn, think about it, the faster you go in the faster you can drink. Than when those women get into the club you'll really be ready for them." Logan said, patting his friend on the back, guiding him towards the alley.
"Logan, you are one smart man." Finn said with a grin. "Lead on pretty lady." He added as he followed Rory.
Reaching the side door, the door flew open and Lane Kim's head popped out and said excitedly, "Rory hey! Come in! Did you see the line out there?"
"I know! The band's first line and I'm here to witness it." Rory said excitedly hugging her friend.
"Well I'm fairly certain the line is for the main gig, but a crowd's a crowd." She answered beaming.
Rory took one look at Lane, and said, "Lane you look hot!"
Lane blushed, but grinning said, "believe it or not Brian picked out the outfit." Peeking over Rory's shoulder she added, "So you're here with your entourage of men."
Rory grinned in return, "I guess I'm never going to be able to live down the whole drunken limo thing right?"
"In Stars Hollow? Nope. Never."
"Hey guys." Rory said turning back to the group, "This is my best friend Lane, she's the amazing drummer of the band."
Lane waved as Rory introduced them, "That's Marty. You remember I told you about Marty right?"
"Yep, I remember naked guy." Lane said nodding. Causing Marty to blush again and Finn and Logan to look confusingly first at Marty then back to Rory.
"And that's Logan, Colin and Finn." Rory continued.
"Oh Logan huh?" Lane said with a slight smile.
"I take it my reputation precedes me?" Logan replied with a grin.
Lane glanced over at Rory and replied, "You could say that."
At which point, Finn came over taking Lane's hand and kissing it said, "My lady, that was not a proper introduction. I'm the one and only Finn and I'm sure it is an absolute pleasure for you to meet me."
Lane giggled, "well very nice to meet you Finn and you too Colin." She said turning towards Colin who seemed to be staring at her. Feeling slightly uncomfortable Lane turned back towards Rory, "Alright I got to go set up. Go out there have fun and I'll meet up with you after the set?"
"Absolutely." Rory replied, giving her another hug. "I can't wait!"
The gang watched as Lane bounded back towards her drums. Finn turned back towards Rory, "Rory, my dear, you've been holding out, she is very cute. Colin you should go for her."
Logan grinned and whispered into Rory's ear, "he has a huge thing for musicians."
Colin who had been watching Lane leave, turned towards Finn, "well you know what they say about drummers."
"Hey! That's my friend you're talking about." Rory interjected. "Besides, she also has a love for musicians. See that guy she's talking to? Lead singer and her boyfriend."
Finn groaned in disgust, "musicians- such an incestuous group. Ah well, come on gentlemen on to other conquests." Finn said, dragging Colin with him towards the bar.
Marty who had been standing quietly aside said, "Yeah, I'm going to get a drink too, Rory you want something?"
Rory replied, "No thanks Marty, I'll go grab something a little later. Thanks though."
"Oh and I'm fine thanks." Logan added, putting his arm casually around Rory's waist.
Marty took one glance at the arm and said, "Rory, I'll find us some seats, see you out there?"
Rory nodded and watched as Marty also headed towards the front of the club.
Logan turned towards Rory, "So Ace, you happy I came?"
Rory shrugged and with a smirk said, "Well on occasion you can be entertaining."
"Well that's what I'm here for your entertainment. As long as you'll entertain me in return." He replied with a grin.
"Why does that sound dirty?"
"Maybe because you Gilmore, have a dirty mind. And I have to say that I love that in a woman."
"Don't get any ideas, Huntzberger." Rory said, shaking her head with a smile.
"I wouldn't dream of it." He replied, as he walked away from her, throwing her a trademark Logan grin before adding, "But you may dream all you want."
Rory rolled her eyes again, watching as Logan joined his friends. Colin immediately handed him a shot and the three raised their glasses and quickly downed them before letting out a collective loud "woooo!" Watching the three, Rory said quietly, "This is going to be an interesting night."
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Logan stood at the bar, as Lane's band played and he had to admit they were pretty decent and he was having a good time. But something was missing, something along the lines of a certain reporter.
He scanned the club for Rory and found her close to the stage, rocking out to the band next to Marty. He watched as the band finished a song and Rory cheered and clapped with the crowd, and then turned to Marty talking excitedly, grabbing his arm and gesturing towards the stage. Then Marty leaned down and said something in Rory's ear, which caused her to turn and beam up at him.
Logan felt something stir within him as he watched the scene before him. He hadn't quite figured out how he felt about Rory, but one thing was for sure, he didn't like the thought of her and Marty.
His thoughts were interrupted when Finn came up beside him, putting his arm around his shoulder said, "Spying on the bachelorette and her bartender suitor?"
"What do you think is going on between them?" He asked before he could stop himself.
"Absolutely nothing my friend. Well on her side anyways, he's madly in love with her though." Finn answered confidently.
Logan turned an incredulous look towards Finn, "And you know this how?"
"I'm a good reader of people, that's why you asked me isn't it and let me give you one piece of advice while I'm at it."
"I couldn't stop you even if I wanted to." Logan interrupted.
"Yes well if you were smart you'd take it. That girl," Finn said, pointing at Rory, "is one hell of a girl. Gorgeous and smart, unlike your usual chaste maidens and while that bartender may not get her, some other lucky bloke will. So you damn well better make your move soon."
"Well I'll take your sage words into consideration oh mighty Finn." Logan said with a mock bow, before standing back up and glancing around, "Hey where's Colin?"
"Ah Colin, he's another one of you unfortunate lot. He's over there by the stage assessing his current dilemma."
Logan's gaze followed Finn's finger, "Dilemma?"
"Yes, the drummer and her lead singer musician boyfriend dilemma."
Groaning, Logan said, "He's falling for another girl with a boyfriend isn't he?"
"Well, you know our boy Colin, always loves a challenge. I've already tried talking some sense into him, but it's to no avail. We may have to use our collective persuasions tomorrow, but tonight I'm going to keep drinking, and you're going to go do something about your reporter."
"She isn't my reporter." Logan pointed out.
"Well go and change that." Finn replied with a knowing smirk, patting him on his back, leaving Logan to ponder the situation at hand.
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