AN: Thanks for the reviews, i appreciate the feedback and praise. i love PDLD's so i had to do my part to support the pair. In answer to your questions: 1) Will Logan appear? - YES! he will make his first appearance in Chapter Four. 2) How long ago did Paris and Doyle breakup? - They broke up around the same time in the show, just assume Rory already knew about it when she was at the pub and that Finn found Rory instead of Doyle.
AN2: I didn't actually know Finn's real full name but found out from gilmore-gurl-13 that it is Finnley Morgan the Third (Thx for clarifying!). The last name Morgan is also important to a future chapter title. Now on with the story!
PDLD Chapter 2: Now Eat Your Bloody Breakfast!
When Rory awoke the next morning her head was aching and she was a little confused by her surroundings. Thinking about what had happened, the events of the previous night came flooding back to her. Oh yeah! She thought to herself, Logan's an ass and I'm a moron for believing such a giant ass could change! Rory tried getting up, but winced when her head throbbed even more. She noticed the aspirin and water on the table Thank god! She thought quickly downing the pills.
She sat on the couch with her head resting against the back as she thought about her rocky relationship with one Logan Huntzberger. Just because he thinks he's god's gift to woman doesn't mean I can let him dictate my life. "If he thinks the Coffee Cart is going to do it this time he better think again" she mused aloud.
"And if she thinks the toaster will up and walk itself she must be drunk off her ass" Finn deadpanned having heard Rory's thoughts but having NO CLUE what she meant by them.
Rory shook with laughter thinking about the possible meanings to Finn's sentence but soon realized he just strung random words together.
"Ow" she exclaimed having a bigger headache from the shaking
"You alright love?"
"Headache"
"Ah! How about I get you some Coffee and some breakfast. What is your hangover food of choice?"
"Anything is fine Finn."
"Blasphemy! You need to tell me your proper hangover food seeing as how I don't want to get the wrong thing causing you to be sick all over my dorm room."
"Didn't you know? Gilmore Girls were blessed with Iron stomachs. We can consume most anything in unimaginable amounts!"
"How about some pancakes? They will be bound to soak up the excess alcohol."
"Chocolate Chip Pancakes sound great! Oh add three large coffees, black, and some sausage and home fries please"
"Jeez Woman! Are you trying to set a record?"
"Hardly! Come to Luke's with my mom and me one day and we'll show you where the real magic happens" she said with a grin on her face
"I accept the invitation! In the meantime, I'll go grab the food, you try not to move to much seeing as how you have a hangover and moving generally never helps a headache."
"Finn, you do realize it's only after 8:00AM right?"
"So?
"Well you should know that now is the time when the yellow thing is up in the sky"
"I'm aware of the bloody thing, but I have a class in an hour and I needed to be up. It's too early and way too bright, but I have a quiz and if I fail the class my father will kick my arse all the way back to Sydney."
"Oh Finn I'm so sorry! If you need to study I can get out and grab my own coffee and whatever else I need"
"Nonsense Kitten, I have an hour and I'll be back with food inten minutes"
"Finn I really can—"
"No!" He interrupted "I'm already up and on my way and if you don't bloody well shut up I will be forced to shut you up, sit you down and perform for you The Passion of the Christ AGAIN!"
"Sitting Down. Shutting Up." She said almost immediately
"Good Girl. I'll be back in ten minutes"
Rory sighed as Finn left feeling bad for making him get her coffee and food when he had a class in a little while. She thought about their conversation and how he had agreed to go to Stars Hollow with her. Even though it was meant as a joke, she still thought he would make an effort to check it out. Unlike Logan, Finn seemed willing to brave a trip to the Hollow
Minutes after Finn left, Colin emerged from his room startled to see Rory Gilmore on his couch. Although Colin barely drank anything last night, his memories were still a bit cloudy due to the shock of Stephanie calling off their 'arrangement.'
"Hey Rory, what are you doing here?"
"Just waiting for Finn to get back with the food."
"Oh. So what happened that you had to stay on our couch? Don't tell me Finn got you drunk and tried to have his way with you." Colin said jokingly
"Well I was slightly intoxicated, but it had nothing to do with Finn. He did however ask me to take off my shirt but it was a joke. At least I hope it was a joke" she said smiling
"Careful Ror, if Logan hears you talking like that Finn may have to find himself new friends." Colin retorted keeping up with the game.
The mention of Logan's name and the possibility of Finn losing his friends made Rory's mood change instantaneously. She went from high spirited to worried and dejected.
Colin noticed her mood change and sat beside her asking her what was wrong. She told Colin the brief details and was surprised when he pulled her into a deep hug. On the surface it seemed like Colin wasn't usually one to show affection towards others or generally care about much. However, the people who truly knew Colin knew he was a very passionate person when it came to his friends. If anyone saw him after Stephanie called of their 'arrangement' they would realize just how deeply he was able to feel and how human he actually was.
Rory was taken aback at his blatant emotion and was surprised that he was showing her such a caring side. She was so overwhelmed by his emotion that it brought her own emotions to the surface and she started to silently cry.
When Colin pulled her back to look at her he could see her tear tracks and just how sad she was. Rory could see that Colin's eyes were glassy and her tears were obviously starting to affect him. They had also started to get him thinking about the previous night's events and losing Stephanie's companionship. Even though their arrangement was supposed to be just about sex, Colin had started to have real feelings for Stephanie.
"Listen Rory, I know that Logan is my friend and that you probably think that we would side with him, but the truth is Finn and I will care about you even if you never speak to Logan again. It started out that you were just Logan's girl, but now you're not only our 'Reporter girl' and an LDB member but you are also, most importantly, our friend. Nothing Logan says or does will change the fact that you are our friend. Understand?"
"Yeah, thanks Colin. I just never thought I would get to see you guys again because Logan is one of your best friends and I thought you guys saw me as just another one of his girls. I really thought that I would never talk to you guys again. Thanks for telling me this. I just want you to know though, that if it comes down to choosing sides, I want you and Finn to ask no questions and side with Logan."
"Rory—"
"No Colin. You guys are the Limo Boys, the Three Musketeers, Best Friends and I won't screw that up okay? OKAY?"
"NO RORY" came a reply from behind them
Colin and Rory turned to see Finn in the doorway, coffee and food in hands looking like he was just punched in the stomach.
"Finn—" Rory started, but was quickly interrupted
"NO RORY! Colin and I have already decided that we won't give up either of you. You don't have to be around us at the same time, although it would make it easier, but we will not give up either of our friendships and that is the final word got it?"
"Okay. But what if Logan asks you to choose sides?"
"Logan won't be that stupid. Now eat your bloody breakfast before it gets cold" he said with a reassuring smile.
The three sat in silence as they ate, with the exception of the occasional witty remark made by Finn. When they had finished Finn had roughly fifteen minutes to get to his class, which ironically, was also the same class Colin attended.
"So Rory, what are your plans today?" Colin asked
"Well, I told Logan I would be at the apartment between 10AM and 1PM today to get my stuff and for him not to be there. I don't have any classes today, but I have to find a place to live, even if only temporarily."
"Well Love, our class finishes at 11AM so if you'd like we could swing by then to help with the moving."
"You guys did that the last time and my grandfather almost beat you to death with the humidor you tried to relieve him of. I couldn't ask you again"
"See love that's the point. You didn't ask, we offered" Finn told her
"It really is no problem Rory." Colin stated
"Really?"
"Really, really" Finn said with a smile
"You guys are being so amazing" she said giving them each a hug.
"Well of course Miss Gilmore! Colin McRae and Finn Morgan are at your service" Colin replied
"One problem though, I don't know where I will be staying" she replied
"Here" Finn said instantly
"No" she said in a firm voice
"Come on" Colin chimed in
"No Guys!"
"Rory?" Finn said questioningly
"No. I can't move in here with you guys."
"Why not?" Colin asked
"You only have two rooms" she said
"Ah but they are double rooms. Colin and I can bunk up and you can take the other."
"I can't intrude like that!" She exclaimed
"You are not intruding when you are invited." Colin said like it was the most obvious thing in the world. "You can stay until the end of the term and look for a place while you're here. It's all temporary Rory"
"I would still feel wrong about making one of you give up your room. Plus Logan comes here all the time! "
"On the contrary my dear, Logan NEVER comes here." Finn stated
"Well what if he wanted to come here sometime?" She asked
"In the two years we have lived here, he has been here less then half a dozen times." Finn informed her
"Come on Gilmore, it's temporary." Colin said edging her on
"Please Love." Finn pouted
Rory looked at the two grown men who at the moment were making pouty faces at her. Now there was no way she could refuse such a kind, honest, heartfelt offer
"Fine, I'll stay. Only until the end of the month." she said finally giving in
"Done. Now we have to get to class. Here take my key and lock up when you leave." Finn said as he passed her his key
"Thanks you guys, I really appreciate everything you've done." She said sincerely
"No Problem Gilmore." Colin stated
"Yeah, what are friends for?" Finn smiled as he walked out the door after Colin.
AN3: I apologize for the lack of action in this chapter, but i wanted some more personal interaction and emotional stuff so i hope you liked it. I also wanted to add a bit of Colin in there to have a bigger dynamic and to reenforce how Finn felt about the situation. I hope i didn't make Colin too OOC, but i'd like to think that there is a better person inside him then the unfeeling a he can be. Anyway, the next chapter is my favourite so far and it is currently with my beta. It is entitled: Just a little Waterlogged, No worries Love.
So feel free to speculate away. Chapter 3 will most likely be posted next week (thursday or friday is my aim, but i am really really busy so i promise to post by Sunday at the latest!) Just a teaser: this chapter contains A flashback, Finn complaining about the sun, and a closer look into the downfall of Logan and Rory's relationship, and Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudace
