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PDLD Chapter 1: Too Sexy For My Shirt
Rory had been upset about her recent break up with Logan Huntzberger. The blond haired playboy who she thought loved her had been getting 'comfort' from Honor's friends while they were on a temporary break. Technically they weren't together when he slept with those women or 'fooled around' as one of them put it, but it still hurt to think that while she was seriously thinking about the state of their relationship, he was moving on like she had meant nothing to him.
Rory couldn't stay in the relationship when it felt like he had cheated on her. They technically never broke up until Rory got that disturbing phone call from Honor telling her it was 'a drag' that she had broken up with Logan. The only way Rory knew they were broken up at all was through Logan's sister!
When they were reunited it had felt wonderful! The Valentines at Martha's Vineyard was a dream come true and she actually thought he was potentially 'the one.' The one to screw me over was more like it she thought to herself. The break up had led her straight to the pub where she was drowning her sorrows in her third cocktail.
She had been sitting at the bar for roughly 20 minutes when a slightly inebriated Finn came up to her and sat next to her on the next stool.
"Do I know you?"
"Not in the mood for your games Finn"
"Bugger! Why does everyone say that?"
"Maybe because it's true?"
"Fine I'll drop the act. Evenin' Love, what brings you to the pub this fine day?"
"Just having a drink Finn"
"Ah but of course! You know, I thought you were at Honor's wedding with Logan. What did the bride finally come to her senses an drop Josh like the worthless man he is?"
"As far as I know the nuptials were fine"
"As far as you know? Weren't you bloody well there?"
"I was until I found out Logan had many many blondes for thanksgiving" (AN : Rory's comments taken directly from 6x16 as well as comments that are very similar to exact quotes are in italics)
Finn looked into his drink guiltily. "Yeah" was all he said
"You knew didn't you that he was running around behind my back fooling around with all his sisters friends"
"It's not like you were together at the time though"
"I thought we were! I thought we were just taking some time apart, I never even knew we were broken up. The only way I knew was because of Honor's phone call. What kind of man breaks up with his girlfriend though his sister!"
"Obviously the very stupid kind" Finn exclaimed, dramatically throwing his hands in the air
Rory laughed despite herself. Finn had a way of bringing out laughter in anyone even at the worst of times.
"Thanks for trying to help Finn, but aren't you supposed to be ignoring me? You're Logan's friend and I thought you would stand by him."
"You're right, I am Logan's friend, but you're forgetting one important thing Love"
"What's that" she inquired
"I am also your friend" he said with a cheeky smile
Rory smiled at his statement. She figured she would never hear from the Limo boys now that Logan was officially no longer her boyfriend. Rory gulped down the last of her drink
"Aw, Empty.Sad"she said with a pout
Finn smiled at her slightly drunken but extremely cute antics. He liked 'Reporter Girl' and even though her and Logan were no longer together he would like to keep her friendship.
"I think I need another drink" she replied searching through her purse for the cash. "Rats! I'm all out of drinking money"
"Why is that love"
"Well seeing as how I drove to New York with Logan and we broke up at the wedding I figured that I would rather spend my life savings on cab fare then be forced to ask him for a ride back to New Haven."
"Couldn't you have called your mom or Paris to pick you up?"
"Nope. My Mom was babysitting my 'holy terror' of a half sister, her words, and Paris called me earlier and is dealing with her own break up with Doyle"
"Wow I guess break ups really are in the air"
"What?"
"Well you and Logan, Paris and Doyle, then there's Colin and Steph who are no longer in an arrangement"
"No Way!"
"Yes Way! Then there's Robert and his girlfriend Ella, and Juliette actually found her fiancé, but he dumped her after hearing her 'plan' to marry a man who signs a pre-nup so she can get fat and never worry about a divorce"
"Why would she tell him if it was her secret plan?"
"She didn't Love. It was Robert who let it slip causing Juliette to tell Ella about Robert's indiscretions"
"Well I guess there have been break ups in the air. What about you Finn?"
"Well I suppose you would have to be in a relationship before you could break up so I would have to so no."
"Well I better go. Thanks for the company Finn and for listening to my crazy ranting about Logan even though he's your friend"
"Are you daft woman or did you just not hear me the first time. I already told you this Love, you're my friend too."
"Yeah but Logan is one of your best friends"
"But you my dear are far better to look at" he said with a playful leer.
Rory laughed and jumped off of the stool. She instantly regretted it and felt dizzy.
"You all right Love?" Finn asked as he steadied her
"Yeah just a bit dizzy, but I'll be fine"
"I'm not taking any chances with you. I'll walk you back home"
At the word 'home' Rory instantly stopped in her tracks
"Oh no"
"What's wrong"
Rory's eyes glistened with tears "I don't have a home" she looked up at Finn as she said it and his heart almost broke at the pain he saw in her eyes
"What do you mean?"
"I mean that Logan and I were sharing his apartment but now that were done I don't actually know where I'm staying"
"What about Paris?"
"She already found a new roommate. The place she's at is pretty much a prime location so I'm not surprised she already found a roommate. It has been a couple of weeks since I lived there"
"Alright then follow me"
"Finn where are we going?"
"I'm taking you home with me"
"Sounds like you're talking about a stray animal"
"Well I guess I'll have to call you Kitten from now on" He smiled
"What about Colin? Or Logan? Finn it's alright I'll think of something"
"No you will not! It's past midnight and I will not let you wonder the streets in search of a warm bed. Now it's just for tonight then tomorrow you can look for another place if you'd like"
"Alright Finn. Just for tonight."
"Good now lets go it's starting to get cold out here"
"Want my coat?"
"As lovely as it is I don't think it'll fit. Anyways peach is soooo not my colour"
Rory laughed as she walked arm in arm with Finn back to his apartment.
When they arrived Colin was busy moping on the couch
"Hey Colin, how's about you call Steph so that I could get Rory acquainted with where she will be spending the night."
"Huh?" Colin said as he turned towards the two
"Rory needed a place to stay tonight and I offered her the couch so get your bloody ass up so she can get some sleep"
Rory giggled at Finn as he proceeded to manhandle Colin and shove him into his room. Once Finn accomplished this he turned towards Rory with his back against the door he just threw Colin into "Phew, I thought he was in a permanent state of comatose."
By now Rory was laughing so hard that tears were falling from her eyes. Crying because of Finn's hilarity was substantially better than crying over her Ex-Boyfriend's actions. Leave it to Finn to get me laughing again. Usually Lorelai was the only one able to bring her out of such a bad mood.
Finn watched as Rory laughed and couldn't help but notice how free it was; most girls thought it best to contain their laughter, but Finn admired Rory's uninhibited laughter. Probably inherited it from her mother he thought. Finn had met Lorelai a few times and could see her presence in Rory.
When Rory had calmed down, she noticed Finn's intense gaze. She was starting to sober up and realized she didn't have anything to sleep in. "Hey Finn, do you have any extra clothing I could borrow? All I have is what I'm wearing and I have a feeling it won't be very comfortable" she said gesturing to her formal attire.
"Sure Love I'll be back in a few, make yourself at home." Finn Disappeared into the room opposite Colin as Rory took a seat on the couch. He was back within minutes carrying a long black t-shirt and a pair of woman's sweatpants. "Don't worry Love, the shirt is mine and the sweats belong to Steph. I assure you both articles have recently been washed."
"Thanks Finn this is great, I really appreciate you doing this"
"What are friends for? Anything else I can do before I myself attempt sleep?"
"A couple of aspirin for the morning would be great, seeing as how I will most likely be hung over"
"Coming right up!"
"I'm just going to the bathroom to change, I'll be back in a few"
"Sure thing" Finn said smirking
Rory changed into the clothing Finn provided only now noticing the white writing on the t-shirt he gave her. She let a small laugh escape her lips as she read what was written: Too Sexy for my Shirt!
When she exited the bathroom she noticed a pillow and a few blankets draped on one end of the couch. She saw Finn busying himself in the kitchen and walked casually towards him. "If I had any doubts that this shirt belonged to you, they disappeared the moment I read what was written" she said pointing to the writing on the shirt
"I'm offended! Are you calling me conceited?" Finn feigned hurt clutching his chest as Rory laughed. "By the way love, if you are Too Sexy for my Shirt you could always take it off" Finn said with a small wink
Although Finn was joking the innuendo wasn't lost on Rory as she started to blush slightly.
"I just love when you blush!" Finn said as he put a glass of water and the white pills on the table. "Well, I'm off to bed now, sleep well Kitten"
"You were serious about the pet name?"
"Of course! You're cute like a kitten and you said yourself that I picked you up off the streets like a stray"
Rory laughed as she said her goodnight to Finn and thanked him again for allowing her to stay the night. Both Rory and Finn settled in for the night. Finn was glad he found Rory at the pub, not knowing what would have happened with her sleeping arrangements otherwise. As Rory drifted off to sleep she couldn't help but think that Finn had helped her turn such an awful experience into one of laughter. He had been such a terrific friend and it couldn't have happened at a better time.