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Chap 4 Maybe Fate

As usual Monday rolled around too quickly and again Logan was summoned to Mitchum's office.

"Hello son."

"What's with the son, you never address me like that."

"Okay Logan, I know you talked to some of the Hayden men, how did that go?"

"You know dad, I've been thinking maybe fate kept us apart for a reason. All those years of avoidance were meant to be."

"Logan, if that was the case than you wouldn't have met her at the book event and apparently your paths will cross at Colin and Steph's wedding."

"First you made me go to the book event you wanted me to meet her. Secondly I know she'll be at the wedding dad but I can avoid her. Finally her dad kind of scares me."

Mitchum laughed. "I wouldn't worry about Christopher;. Lorelai on the other hand can be a handful. As for avoiding her how do you intend to do that she is the maid of honor and you're the best man. I know Logan you can avoid with the best of them but I think that might be a little difficult. Now tell me what has made you change your mind"

"I don't want to hurt her. It seems everyone she knows thinks the world of her and they think little of me, for good reason. Dad, we all know I don't do relationships and from the sound of it she doesn't do one night stands."

"Logan, I'm sure a lot of people have warned you about hurting Rory, but from the time I have spent with her and from all I've heard of her I think you would make a mistake in avoiding her. The decision is yours but why don't you at least talk to her and determine is she worth the risk."

"That's if I ever meet her again."

"Logan, maybe you weren't ready in the past and that's why you were kept apart; but now that your paths have crossed see what happens."

"I guess."

"Good, she will be back in about two weeks. So think about what everyone has said and decide what you want to do."

Logan decided that he would try to meet her again and decide if she was worth spending time with.

The week passed and again he was at the door of Emily Gilmore. As he entered the sitting room he noticed the same people as the week before but to his surprise he also saw Rory, a week earlier than expected and she looked beautiful. The dress she wore skimmed her body so that you can see all her curves, Logan was mesmerized but than he noticed she was talking to a man about his age that looked very familiar.

Rory noticed him walk in right away. She didn't think he would show when she heard the guest list but after her talk with Steph earlier in the day she had a good feeling about tonight. She did get mad at Steph for trying to "protect" her, of all people Steph should know Rory doesn't need protection, but she could never stay mad at her and decided to take control of the night.

"Logan, it's so great of you to come. I wasn't sure if you would make it today."

"Hello, Emily. Yes, I know at our last dinner I mentioned that I may have to be out of town but Dad didn't think it was a big deal and sent someone else."

"Wonderful. Well I think you have met everyone except the guest of honor. Rory, darling, could you come over here."

"Yes, grandma, what could I do for you?"

"Rory, I wanted to introduce you to Logan Huntzberger."

"Logan, this is my granddaughter Rory and her date Robert."

Realization set upon Logan, he now knew who here date was, it was Robert. Logan and Robert were friends at Yale but they were more drinking buddies than best of buddies. He wondered how such a boring guy could get a date with a girl like Rory, he knew it wasn't the money, Rory had more than most of his friends put together. Maybe everything Logan heard about Rory was wrong, he heard she was smart, a great conversationalist and overall a good person but maybe she was just another socialite. Than Logan realized he was getting mad when he didn't even know her, he only knew about her.

"Hello again."

"Rory, you know Logan?" her grandmother questioned.

"We met briefly at the book launch. Mr. Huntzberger introduced us."

"Oh, that's was very nice of him. Logan you should have mentioned it last week at dinner. You know Rory he brought me the most beautiful arrangement of flowers. Your grandmother Francine was quite jealous."

Rory held in a laugh. She knew Emily would forgive and forget everything if you gave her flowers. She had to give Logan credit for that.

"You'll have to excuse me, dinner should be served shortly and I have to make sure the hired help can do everything correctly."

As Emily left Rory stood to Roberts side. "Logan, this is Robert."

"Yes, we've met. Robert how are you. I haven't seen you since Senior year."

As they talked Robert put his arm around Rory. "I can't complain. Business is doing well, and my personal life is coming together."

Once Logan heard this he wanted to go home. Fine if she was on a date with Robert but dating him exclusively is completely different.

"Dinner is served."

Logan planned to eat and run. As everyone sits down Logan notices he was seated next to Rory with Robert on the other side of her.

Overall the dinner was not bad; Rory made it a point to talk to both Logan and Robert. And listening to her to speak with others Logan realized she was as intelligent as everyone said. He realized he enjoyed listening to her talk and decided that with her mind and looks she defiantly was worth pursuing.

Dinner was now over and men and women were beginning to separate.

"Logan, if you're interested, Robert and I are going out to meet up with some friends and I would really like it if you joined us."

"Thank you for the offer but I don't want to intrude."

"Come on Logan, everyone is going to be there. It's kind of a welcome back for Rory."

"Well, okay if you don't mind. Where is everyone meeting?"

"We're meeting downtown at TK's."

"Okay, I'll meet you there."

"Logan, I don't want to intrude but would you mind if I went along with you? Robert still needs to pick up his girlfriend and I don't want to be too late."

Logan eyes grew wide.

"By the look on your face, let me guess you thought Robert and I were dating?"

"Well, yes"

"Well, no. I just drag him to these functions. If I didn't grandma would have another boring drone for me to meet. Robert and I have been helping each other out for years but soon that will be over when he introduces Olivia to his parents."

"Well, Rory you had your chance."

"Robert you always were more like a brother than a lover."

"Yeah, kissing you doesn't seem appealing."

"Robert, you really know how to make a girl feel special."

"Rory, you know I love you."

"Ditto. We'll see you there; try not to be too late."

"Well I have to go and say my good-bye's and we can be on our way."

He smiled. Coming here tonight was the best decision he made in a long time.