Alright, So here is the next chapter!
It had been about a week since Rory's melt down. She had gotten rid of everything that reminded her of Tristan. She changed her cell number to be on the safe side. She had started class which she learned that her new friends were in most of her classes. She had already began working on a Article of the YDN. Rory was enjoying the start of her new life. Things were finally becoming normal again.
Rory was in her room taking a nap when she heard the three guys come into the common room. She learned this was a common occurrence. Though the guys had their own rooms they seemed to like Steph and hers better.
"This is bloody insane!" Rory heard Finn yell. He didn't seem happy and when Finn's not happy it's usually entertaining. Rory decided she could sleep later and got up to see what all the fuss was about.
"What's wrong Finn?" Rory asked emerging from her room. All six eyes were on her. "Is there a problem?" Rory asked cautiously.
"I like your pajamas." Finn told her as he wiggled his eye brows. Rory looked down to see her Betty Boop pajamas which included short shorts and a tank top.
"You've seen me in less Finn." She said referring to the pillow fight. "Yes, Love but that was because you were forced this ensemble was put on willingly."
"Whatever." She shrugged the comment off and sat on the couch next to Logan. "So guys, What's the problem?" She asked taking the coffee out of Logan's hand and drinking it.
"That was mine." Logan said dryly. "Yeah, Well it's not anymore." Rory retorted turning her attention back to Finn.
"If you two are done interrupting may I continue with our dilemma?" Finn asked impatiently. Logan and Rory bother nodded.
"Alright then. Our problem at hand. All three of us are being forced to this Charity Gala and well Colin.." Finn paused and smacked Colin on the back of the head. "Has already asked Steph to be his date."
"Bout damn time." Rory said not looking up. When the room got silent she looked around to see the three guys staring at her again. "Oh! Common! I've been here what a little less then two weeks and I can already tell they've got a thing for each other. You could cut the sexual tension with a knife!" she explained.
"I am going to act as if I did not just hear that." Colin said flatly. "Fine! Deny it all you want but it's the truth." Rory said smiling. Logan and Finn had been trying to convince Colin that he was in love with Steph but he wouldn't admit it.
"So, Back to the matter at hand. Why does it matter that Colin asked Steph to the gala?" Rory said.
"Well, Steph is our designated date. Usually when one of us have to go to a gala or something we take Steph because she's our friend. She's Family approved and has no expectations. But this time we are all being forced to go to the same Gala which means we have to get dates. Dates that will actually get made when I go flirt with a redhead!" Finn said sadly.
"Wait? The Swanson's Charity Gala?" Rory asked. "That's the one." Logan told her. "OH SHOOT! I Forgot about that! Both set of grandparents are expecting me to be there!" Rory said more to herself then to the guys.
"Both Sets?" Finn asked confused. "Yeah, My Gilmore Grandparents and My Hayden Grandparents." She said as if it were common knowledge.
"YOU'RE A HAYDEN?" Colin practically yelled. "Yeah, So?" Rory said confused. "Gilmore is a pretty impressive last name. But being a Hayden as well my god your like Royalty." Colin said in awe.
"Right. Well now I am in the same boat as you two." Rory said in a voice that sounded more annoyed then sad. "Be my date." Logan blurted out.
"What?" Rory said turning to him. "Well, If you're my date and I am yours there is no expectations from either of us."
Rory looked at him and considered her options. Of course she was going to go with Logan. She needed a date and she didn't feel like finding one for tonight. But she was going to make him work for it considering what he said about her when they first met.
"I don't know Logan. I mean after your little speech when I first met you. I think I made a promise with myself never to go out with you." Rory said acting as if she was unsure.
The look on Logan's face was Priceless. "Oh Common! I apologized, I've proved myself a good guy…For the most part. Plus I think I owe it to you to show you I am not as big of an ass on a date as you think I am." He said smirking.
"Ahh, But then wouldn't that defeat the purpose of a no expectations date?" Rory asked. Logan opened his mouth but couldn't think of anything to say. Rory laughed "Of course I will go with you Logan."
"Thank you so much! My parents will be thrilled!" He said laughing. "Your parents and all of my grandparents. We show up together and they are going to plan our wedding." Rory said flatly.
"Your probably right, Ace." Logan told her. "No, I am right. I mean my grandparents were thrill when I told them I was dating a DuGrey. They will be doing a happy dance from me just showing up with a Huntzberger." Rory said.
"DuGrey?" Finn asked. "Yeah, That's Tristan's last name." Rory said nonchalantly. "I Cannot believe I never put two and two together!" Logan whispered.
"What are you talking about?" Rory asked. "TRISTAN DUGREY! We've known him since we were toddlers he used to be the forth member of your little group. But then we went to boarding school and his parents kept him here. We never got close as friends again. But he did mention he was dating a girl. He called her Mary though." Logan explained quietly but the tone of his voice was angry and shocked at the same time.
"Mary. Figures he wouldn't use my real name." Rory laughed. "Your laughing? Why are you laughing." Finn asked.
"Look, Tristan's an ass. Life goes on I am not going to dwell on him. But if you excuse me I must go call Steph. We have some dress shopping to do." Rory excused herself from the room.
"He's going to be there tonight you know." Colin said looking at Logan and Finn. "I know." Logan said already trying to formulate a plan in his head.
Rory had called Steph and within the hour they were at the mall looking for Dresses. "I like this one." Rory stated. Showing Steph a very basic black dress. Steph shook her head. "No, Your getting something out of the ordinary."
"I don't like the sound of that." Rory said. "Every party you've ever attended you've probably worn a black knee length dress. With the occasional changes in fabric, design and arm lengths." Steph told her.
"I don't see a problem." Rory said slightly annoyed. "It was you who said you wanted a fresh start. Wanted to change peoples impression of you. This is the perfect away. Show up wearing something that isn't predictable." Steph coaxed.
"Like that?" Rory asked interested in Steph's suggestion. "Like this." Steph said holding up a dress. Rory's eyes widened. "That's…That's some dress." Rory managed to say. "Yes it is. Now please at least Try it on." Steph pushed Rory into the dressing room.
Rory came out and shook her head no. The dress however looked phenomenal on Rory. It's dark blue material hugged her curves but wasn't to tight. Sure it was lower in the front and shorter in length then what Rory usually wore but it was the perfect dress.
"Your getting it." Steph declared. "Are you sure it's not to much?" Rory asked unsure of the dress. "It's the perfect dress. Plus, Logan won't be able to keep his eyes off you."
"Why does it matter if Logan can't keep his eyes off me." Rory asked shocked. "You cannot possible be that naïve." Steph retorted.
Rory was confused but she wasn't going to press the issue. "I mean Logan is pretty good looking…Who am I kidding he's hot. But he'd never like a girl like me. He's with a new girl every night and I can't even compare to any of them. Plus I don't want to be with Logan. He's not a commitment guy, So it doesn't even matter." Rory thought to herself.
About seven o'clock the Logan, Colin, Finn and Finn's date Rosemary walked into the dorm. "WE'LL BE RIGHT OUT!" Steph yelled from the bathroom.
Steph walked out wearing a red dress that left Colin speechless. "You look absolutely amazing." Colin told her. "Thanks." Steph said shyly.
"Where's Rory?" Logan asked. "She's over thinking things." Steph said annoyed as she walked into Rory's room with out even knocking and pulled Rory out.
Rory's face was bright red. "Hello." She said giving everyone a small smile. "Ace… You look…You…Wow." was all Logan could manage to get out.
"Thanks… I think." Rory said tilting her head to the side confused. "Lets get this torture over with shall we?" Steph said linking her arm with Colin and leaving the room.
Logan and Rory linked arms as did Finn and Rosemary. "This is going to be an interesting night." Rory whispered to Logan. "Ace, You have not idea." he told her back.
The ride in the Limo was short but with Finn being there and already half drunk it certainly wasn't boring. The pulled up to the mansion. "I hate these things." Rory mumbled. "Join the Club." Colin told her.
As the walked in each couple split apart to make the rounds. "So, Which set of adults to you want to hit first?" Logan asked
"How about we do the Gilmore's, The Hayden's then the Huntzberger's." Rory suggested. "We'll go from least scary to most." Logan shook his head. "I was thinking we'd go Gilmore, Huntzberger, then the Hayden's."
"Why?" Rory asked. "Well, You didn't grow up in this world and the Hayden's are your grandparents but in the world of Hartford the Hayden's have even more power then the Huntzberger's." Logan explained.
"Why's that?" Rory was still confused. "Because Strobe Hayden is a member of the Supreme Court. Mitchum Huntzberger just owns newspapers." Logan told her.
"Right. Well then it's settled we'll do it your way." Rory said taking his hand. Logan raised an eyebrow at this action. "Moral Support." Rory said. Logan laughed "Your something else, Ace."
Rory smiled "Glad you noticed." She said then pulled him towards her Grandparents.
"Hello Grandma, Grandpa." Rory said smiling. She hesitantly let go of Logan's hand and gave them both a hug. "You Both know Logan Huntzberger." Rory said gesturing to the Blonde boy at her side.
"Logan! Pleasure to see you again." Richard said. "You two Richard, How's the insurance business treating you?" Logan asked putting on his best society front.
"It's well. We'll Have to catch up some other time tonight I am sure you both are making the rounds." Richard said knowingly.
"Yes, Of course. See you two later." Logan said grabbing Rory's hand in his own again. Rory looked at their hands "Moral Support." he smirked. "Ah, Of course." Rory laughed.
"So that wasn't so bad right?" Logan asked. "Oh, Not bad. My grandmothers face lit up like a Christmas tree when I told them you were my date." Rory said.
"Just wait till you see the look on my mothers face when I show up with someone who isn't Stephanie. Or someone with a Negative IQ." Logan told her causing Rory to laugh.
"Hello Mom, Dad." Logan said as the couple turned around. "Logan! How are you, Dear?" Shira asked her son. "I'm good." Logan said shortly. "Whose this lovely young woman with you?" Mitchum asked knowing she looked familiar.
"This is Rory Gilmore." Logan said gesturing to her. Shira noted that her son was holding on to the girls hand tightly. "Lorelai Gilmore?" Mitchum asked.
Rory nodded. "Yes, That's my full name." Mitchum eyes widened when he realized who this girl was. "Strobe, Francine, Richard and Emily's Granddaughter." He said more to himself than to anyone else.
"Yeah Sir." Rory said unsure of what else she could say. "Oh, Nonsense call me Mitchum calling me sir makes me fell old."
"That's cause you are." Logan mumbled his breathe. "What was that?" Mitchum asked. "Nothing." Logan said quickly. Rory nudge Logan in the side forcing him to stifle a laugh.
"Mom. Dad. We've still got to say hello to some people so we'll talk to you later." Logan said. Both his parents bid them a due as they walked away.
"You are aware that my mother ways trying to decide which would be better a Spring or Summer wedding. And my father was telepathically telling me not screw around with you." Logan announced once they left.
"I want a fall wedding and as for you screwing around with me… That sounds dirty." Rory said with a smirk.
"Finn would be proud at the way you turned that into a sexual innuendo." Logan told her. "So would my mother." Rory added causing both of them to laugh.
As the two of them were walking around trying to find the Hayden's they both were laughing and enjoying each other's company still not realizing they were holding hands.
As soon as Rory spotted her other grandparents Logan stiffened. "Are you actually, nervous." Rory said laughing at Logan. "No, Not nervous. I am intimidated. These are very important people and my father will cut me off If I embarrass him." Logan told her.
"Your kidding?" Rory asked. "No, Sadly I'm not." he informed her. "Well, Then we should make this quick and painless so you don't have time to tell any inappropriate jokes." Rory joked.
"That's not even funny. I have grown to love my American Express black. Please do not kid about it being taken away." Logan said causing Rory to laugh.
"Lorelai? Is that you?" Francine said. "Yes, Grandma it's me." Rory said hugging her grandmother. "How are you?" Rory asked politely.
"I am well. Whose this handsome young man beside you?" Francine asked. "This is Logan Huntzberger." Logan took Francine's hand and kissed it. "Pleasure to meet you Mrs. Hayden."
"Such a charmer. Just like your grandfather." Francine said. "Where's Grandpa?" Rory asked. Francine looked around "OH! There he is!" She said waving Strobe over.
"Hello Lorelai, How are you my dear?" Strobe asked hugging Rory. "I'm Great. How are you?" Rory asked. "I'm wonderful. Glad to see you." Strobe said.
"Oh Grandpa. Please forgive my manners. This is Logan Huntzberger." Rory introduced. "Hello Logan. Your Father is Mitchum I presume." Strobe asked shaking Logan's hand.
"Yes sir." Logan told him quietly. "I won't keep you two kids much longer, I see the Morgan's son trying to get your attention so I will let you two leave. We'll Catch up later."
"Nice To meet you both." Logan said as they departed to the table where their friends sat. "Now, was that scary?" Rory asked .
"Yes, Very." Logan told her. "But I think my American Express is safe." Rory laughed at this. They arrived at the table to see their friends staring at them.
"What?" Rory asked. Steph just pointed to their hands which were still entangled in each others. "Oh, It was for moral support. We had to Face one set of parents and two sets of grandparents." Rory said nonchalantly.
"I see." Colin said skeptically. Logan pulled out a chair for Rory as she sat down and began to talk to Steph and Rosemary. "Logan, Mate can we talk to you." Finn asked as the three boys excused themselves from the table.
They went out into the lobby. "Logan, Tristan he's here and has been eyeing you two all night." Colin said quietly. "I haven't seen him yet but I did see his parents." Logan told them. "What are you going to do?" Finn asked.
"I'll keep a look out but I am not going to tell Rory. I don't want her to worry. If he approaches her. Then we'll watch the bastard like a hawk." Logan instructed.
The three walked back to their table to see dinner was being served. "Is everything alright?" Rory asked Logan concerned.
"Yeah, For now it is." He gave her a reassuring smile.
So there is the fifth chapter. I know not great, But there confrontation is a coming. This was a light chapter. I don't want Mitchum and Shira to hate Rory so in this story they won't.
I do realize Colin and Steph are together again in this Story but I like them as a couple. Finn isn't dating Rosemary she was just his date, For now.
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