Story Title: Almost Honest

Author: Silver Blood

Summary: He desperately wanted to be honest, to tell her the exact circumstances in which she'd caught him when she called. But when he heard the sobs tearing out of her chest, all he could do was lie. Rogan.

A/N: Wow. I was not expecting the kind of response I got from this story. I absolutely love hearing everyone's opinion on this! So here are some answers you might want. Yes, it's a Rogan. No, I don't hate Logan, nor will I make him out to be some horrible guy that doesn't care about Rory. He loves her with all his heart, I fully intend to make that clear. It's the reason 'Almost Honest' reminds me so much of Logan. The lyrics don't convey enough, you'd have to listen to the song, but it's about the fact that mistakes are made, no matter how much you love someone. There's going to be a happy ending. But it's all about the journey. THANK YOU to everyone that reviewed.

Been a long time
Since I've lay with you in bed
Conversations, full of words you never said

Chapter Three

Hours of stillness, his head resting in his hands, had made his neck stiff. From the second he heard Rory's final statement, and the click on the line, he had barely moved. He'd buried his face in his hands and was basking in his own misery.

It was his fault. He'd treated her badly, and she wanted to hurt him. So she did, deliberately.

His face was still dry. He hadn't let tears come. It wasn't for him to cry about. Rory was the one that had been truly wronged. He knew that.

Three beers later, he wasn't sure if he actually knew anything else, but he'd hatched a plan.

Fly to Yale, get the girl.

It was simple enough. It would work.

And the reason he knew that it would work, that it had to be the solution, was because he wasn't coming back. Screw his father and his 'obligations.'

He had been the one to force the girls on Logan, so part of the blame lay on his shoulders.

He was the last person Logan wanted to turn into, but it was happening right before his own eyes.

Shifting, trying to ease the tension from his neck, Logan reached for his phone, planning to schedule a flight that very night if possible.

But the phone rang in his hand.

The caller ID said 'Finn.'

Sighing heavily, Logan brought a hand to his neck, massaging the sore muscles there. He didn't want to talk to Finn. He wanted to yell, and scream, and break things. But he had to answer, because it was Finn. He knew what to expect from this phone call, and he didn't want to deal with it.

"Logan! Look, mate- I know you talked to Rory. She mentioned your earlier conver-"

"Finn. Shut up."

"No, look. You have to listen. I've been hanging out with Rory a lot. Because we're both lonely right now. We miss you, Logan. That's why we spend so much time together. We drink, and we talk, but-"

"Finn. Shut up."

He took a deep breath.

"I know you didn't sleep with Rory."

A sigh of relief across the line.

"Thank God, because I was bloody terrified you wouldn't believe me."

Logan squeezed his eyes shut.

"How did you know, Huntz?"

He was silent for a moment, thinking carefully of how to answer.

"She loves me. You're my best friend."

He drew in a quick breath, pain fluttering through his chest.

"I know you. You're the most loyal person I've ever met. And I know Rory. She loves me. Neither of you would ever cross that line. And I knew that when she said it. But I don't think she cared much how convincing she was. She said it just to hurt me. I screwed up, Finn. I ruined everything. My entire future, it's just fallen to pieces. And the worst part is, hers is slipping away just as fast. And it's my fault."

Finn could hear raw pain in his friend's voice. It wasn't something he'd heard before, and it frightened him.

"Look... yeah. You screwed up. And yeah, she might take a few bloody lifetimes to forgive you, but you're right. She loves you. And you love her. You guys can work it out."

Logan nodded, though his friend could not see him.

"I'm coming home. Tonight, tomorrow... I don't know. But as soon as I can. I'm gonna need a place to stay."

Finn cleared his throat.

"Don't get mad now, alright?"

Logan's voice held a hint of warning.

"Finn. What?"

"She's staying with me right now."

Logan felt something oddly close to relief.

"I trust you, Finn. I understand. She needs a friend... And that's all you are. Right?"

Finn's voice lowered.

"I'd never do that to you, mate. She's the woman you love, and one of my best friends. That's it. That won't change. Not ever."

"Don't tell her I'm coming, please."

He hesitated.

"Logan... I'm not sure I can do that."

"Finn... Just don't, okay? I'd really appreciate it."

Finn sighed.

"Fine. I'll just tell her we talked. She knew I was calling you."

"Okay.. Can you tell her..."

He choked on the words.

"Tell her that I love her."

Finn closed his eyes and leaned his head back against the doorway to his kitchen.

"I'll tell her, but it's up to you to make her believe it."

Logan swallowed hard.

"I'll see you, Finn."

"Bye."

Hanging up his cell, Finn padded quietly through the kitchen, getting a water from the fridge. Entering his room, he watched as Rory pretended to be asleep underneath his blankets. He leaned over and kissed her forehead, taking a seat next to her on the edge of the bed. She opened one eye blurrily.

"I talked to Logan."

She didn't seem interested. Her hollow eyes didn't register any emotion at all.

"He already knew it wasn't true."

Rory's eyes finally focused on Finn.

"He wanted me to tell you he loves you."

At this, Rory shook with a sob and rolled over, facing the wall.

"But he doesn't, Finn. He never did."

"Rory. That's not-"

"Goodnight, Finn."

Resigned, he turned around and walked toward the living room, but stopped in the doorway.

"You know he loves you. You may be hurting, but don't forget that he'd do anything for you. Even though it doesn't seem like it now."

Rory sniffled.

"No, it doesn't. And I know he loves me, but..."

Her voice faded slowly, until it was only a whisper.

"Please Finn, just let me sleep. I'm sorry, but I need to be alone."

He nodded.

"I'm here for you."

Five minutes later, he settled into the familiar couch in the living room, wondering how he'd gotten so mixed up in everything.

Wondering how it was that he'd realized suddenly that he was falling for Rory Gilmore.

Groaning, he rolled over, tossing restlessly for the rest of the night.

A/N: Okay, so most of you saw that one coming. To clarify, in case someone is confused or I didn't make it clear enough, nothing has happened between Rory and Finn. At all. Except that he's fallen in love with her, and she is, as usual, completely oblivious. She only said something happened to hurt Logan... So... What do you think?