AN: English is not my first language, so I might have some strange sentences & stuff. But please let me know what you think! I know I still have lots to learn, but eager to hear what you think. Thanks for reading!
Start of the story: I was not very content with the way season 7 ended, so I decided to write a different outcome. The story starts at the party at Rory's grandparents' house. The story starts right after Logan's speech in the series.
Chapter 1
Logan asked Rory 'Will you marry me?' Rory looked very surprised as she did not see the proposal coming. She was still so young, but Logan was such a good guy and she loved him so much, but was she ready to be married yet? Her mom always said not to get married, because nothing good could come from that. Didn't Rory need to be an independent Gilmore girl first before she could become a wife? With all these overwhelming thoughts going on in her head, the only word Rory could form was 'Wow'. Logan looked at her anxious for her response. The entire room was looking at her and this while her head was spinning because of the unexpected proposal. 'Wow' Rory said again. Still unsure on how to handle her spinning head. Logan felt Rory's insecurity and told the group they needed a moment. Taking her hand, he started walking out the door.
Lorelai and Chris, who had been watching, discussed whether they should go after their daughter. Chris said to Lorelai: 'Oh Lor, did you see this coming? Why didn't she answer him?' Lorelai completely got how Rory felt and responded: 'This is a lot for her you know. There is so much changing in her life. She might not be ready. Plus, her entire life she looked at us, and to be fair, we aren't the greatest examples relationship wise. You know Rory, she just needs a minute to figure it all out.' Chris advised Lorelai to go after Rory, as he told her that Lorelai knew Rory so well and maybe needed her advice on the matter.
So, Lorelai went to go after Rory. As she walked out, she ran into Emily. 'Please mom, let me through. I need to find Rory. She might need me.' 'But Lorelai, the party. What did she say? Why didn't she just say yes? He is such a wonderful young man. She is so lucky to have found such a perfect match.', Emily asked Lorelai. 'Mom, as I said I need to get to Rory. I don't know right now, but if you let me go to her, I can see what's going on with her. Just pass out some more salmon puffs and your guests will be all good. This is Rory's decision, and this is not about you and your party. Now please, step aside so I can go after her.' Lorelai rambled to her mom as she tried to pass her, but Emily kept moving so Lorelai couldn't get through. At last though Emily finally moved, and Lorelai almost ran out. When Lorelai came around the corner of the house, she saw Logan and Rory talking. As she didn't want to listen in on their private conversation, she decided to sit on the bench in front of the house and wait until they would return. She looked around at the gravel in front of the bench, the hortensia's on the corner of the house, all looking marvelous of course.
When Logan was in the yard with Rory, away from all the peeking guests. He blurred out to her: 'I'm so sorry Rory. I didn't mean to overwhelm you. I just love you so much and I want to spend the rest of my life with you. Please say something.' 'But why now?' asked Rory. Logan told her about the job he was offered in Silicon Valley, about the job opportunities for Rory out there. He reached inside his pocket and took out a page with two columns. 'What's that?', Rory asked. 'Well, I know how much you like your pro and con list, so I made you one.', Logan answered. On the pro column was written in big black letters 'Perfect love'. Beneath that was written 'handsome young man', 'stunning babies', 'beautiful house in California'. The con side was completely empty. 'You are just so full of yourself Huntzberger.', Rory laughed. Logan responded: 'Well, not so much, but I do not want to give you any reasons to doubt me.'
Now that they both started laughing the air cleared, and so did Rory's mind. She told him about what all went on in her mind. All the doubts she had, and that none of them were about their love, but about herself, as a person and her wonders about being ready. 'Ace,', Logan started, 'please just consider my offer. I'm ready. I've been ready for a while now. You got playboy Huntzberger ready to commit. I even went to your mom to ask permission.' Rory started crying: 'You did so much to make the proposal perfect. You even went to my mom, and I just stumbled to you. You don't deserve this Logan; you deserve so much better. You can better go. I'm sorry.' Logan, who stood a step away from Rory, stepped closer, cupping her face. He tilted her head slowly so he could look her right in the eye and told her: 'Sweet Rory, you could not make me a happier man then when you would say yes. Just do it. We will figure it out, together. Like we have done the last three years. It will all work out. Please Rory just say yes. I'll give you the ring now and just think about it. Talk to your mom, make your own pro-con-list. Just let me know when you figured it out.' And with that Logan let go of her face, kissed her on the cheek after handing her the ring box, turned around and walked away.