AN: I am sooo sorry it took me so long to get this out! I have been swamped with school work. I'm on Spring Break this week, so you can expect at least one more chapter of this within the week (possibly more). Feedback is always appreciated!

Finn took a hearty swig from his flask, looking around to see what havoc could be brought. These society functions were always so dull; he needed to find something to lighten them up.

"Well aren't you just darling." An accented voice cooed, sauntering up to Finn. She raised an eyebrow at his flask, "Tell me you've got something strong in there and I'll love you… at least until tomorrow."

Grinning, his eyes widened. In front of him stood the redheaded siren he had been ogling at dinner. "Hello love."

"Oooh… exotic. I think I've found a new toy."

Finn sighed dramatically, his eyes taking on a teasing light, "Oh, fine. You've convinced me. I'll be your slave boy."

She swiped his flask and took a long sip. "Not bad. And as for being my slave boy, do you really know what you're getting yourself into?"

"I have a feeling that I'm in over my head… but I dare say I'll enjoy it."

Shannon giggled. "Well darling, come along then. We have much work to be done."

-GG-

Logan looked around. Finally, Rory was alone. He hurried over to her, intending to talk to her.

"Ace, please, just give me a minute of your time." He insisted, grabbing her arm.

Rory looked at Logan and sighed. "What Logan?"

Logan silently thanked whatever higher power gave him this chance. He hadn't wanted to break up with her in the first place, but it wasn't fair to either of them. Family pressures were really getting to them both.

"I want you back." Was all he said, not trusting his voice much more.

Rory shook her head. "It doesn't work that was Logan. If I wasn't good enough for you or your family before, then what makes me so good now? A last name? I don't play that game Logan. If I did I never would have left."

"Rory, you know I don't believe that! You are one of the most wonderful people I've ever had the pleasure of knowing. I never thought you weren't good enough!" He insisted, stepping closer to her.

"I can't believe that. I'm sorry." She quietly told him.

"I won't give up." He replied, looking deep into her sapphire eyes.

"Why not?" She cried, jerking her arm away from him. "Why won't you just leave me alone and let me live my life?"

"Because I care about you! I miss you! I think I may even actually love you!"

"No, you don't." She shook her head. "You don't love me because you don't know anything about me!"

"Damn it Rory! Whose fault is that? God, here I thought you were a Gilmore, lived in Stars Hollow your whole life, and hated society. Little did I know the truth!"

"I don't tell anyone about my past." She shrugged, looking around desperately for someone, anyone to save her from this discussion.

"Why?" He asked in disbelief.

"Because I don't want to be judged based on my last name. I need to get back before anyone notices I'm gone."

Logan wanted to argue but knew she was right. "Fine, just answer me one thing."

"What?"

"What is that Jake guy to you?"

Rory smiled slightly. "I need go."

Logan watched as she walked away, back to the party and back to Jake. He hated the feeling of unease that washed over him. She ignored the question.

-GG-

Hours later Rory let out a sigh. She plopped down on her bed, relieved. "I can't believe they stayed that long." She groaned, utterly exhausted.

Jake looked over at her and laughed. "It just seemed like longer because we couldn't get away."

"True… true. I swear, every mother in the place introduced me to her highly eligible bachelor son… and commented about how lovely the Cape would be for a wedding."

"Get used to it. You have all week to deal with it."

Rory was silent. She knew he was right. There were tons of socialite parents wanting their children to marry a Hayden. Shira Huntzberger was one of them.

Logan's confrontation had left her off kilter for the rest of the night. She didn't want him back. His family was too much for her to handle. She didn't want to be accepted simply because her last name was better than theirs was.

Yes, she had feelings for Logan. She knew beyond a doubt that those feelings were not love. She hadn't had enough time to love him. Their entire relationship was rocky. First with the no strings agreement, and then they had his family pulling them apart. And it worked.

Now, he was back in the picture, trying to win her over. Just like every other single guy there this week.

"Jake!" Rory exclaimed, looking at her best friend.

Jake opened his previously shut eyes. He needed to go home and get some sleep. Badly. Dealing with his father, Chris, and all the other business men was wearing him out.

"Rory!" He mocked, smirking.

She rolled her eyes. "I have an idea."

"Was that what I smelled burning?" He teased her.

"Jake!"

"Rory!" He mocked again.

"We are not doing this again. Come on, listen to my idea."

"Go ahead, bend my ear. I'm listening."

"Well… you said Mrs. Whitehall was trying to set you up with her daughter Lisa, correct?" She asked him, watching him closely.

Jake grimaced, nodding slowly, trying not to shudder. "Yes, Bunny Whitehall. Lord help me if my father likes the idea."

"I have a solution for the both of us."

Jake looked at her curiously. Rory was one of the smartest people he had ever known, but when she plotted bad things happened. That was one of the many, many things she and Josh had in common.

When they planned a prank or revenge they were out for blood. Their motto was 'No one outdoes a Hayden.' And no one did. But their plots had an unfortunate habit of blowing up in their faces, causing problems for everyone.

Jake sighed, knowing even if she suggested they go live as hippies in a commune- which was not his idea of a good time (fortunately it wasn't Rory's idea of one, either)- he would go. He always did. She had him wrapped around her little finger. She had ever since she was little. He loved her, so he went along with every dumb, stupid, sometimes dangerous scheme she came up with.

"What are we going to do?" He finally asked.

"You mean you'll do it?" She asked him, excited.

He rolled his eyes. "When do I ever not go along with one of your schemes?"

She thought. "Good point. This isn't so much a scheme though…"

"Out with it Hayden!" He barked at her, winking.

"Here's what we're going to do…"