A/N: I hope you guys are patient with me. I just got a little lazy with summer so that really stalled my updates. However, I am going to try to update more frequently although I might take a trip, so things might go slow again. Please understand I am not a machine and I do my best to get quality updates. I hope you enjoy this chapter it has a good amount of fluff. Keep in mind that even though I have been to Paris, I have never been to the South of France so my details are really fuzzy.
B/N: Hey you guys! Please don't put all the blame for this delay on Maria. She sent me the chapter four weeks ago but because of school and finals and life in general I totally forgot about editing this chapter and only remembered it last week. But now I finally got it done and I hope you like the outcome. –Ellie
A/N: Please remember to write reviews for this story Ellie and I worked really hard on the chapter.
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A week had passed since Rory and Logan had had their first European date. In spite of Emily's crazy scheduling Rory couldn't remember a time when she felt happier. She and Logan had managed to make sure they had a good alibi every time they went to a castle, historic site or museum when they wanted some alone time. Emily had been kind enough to allow them to be together in the evenings and Rory and Logan also managed to sneak off together when she was taking a nap. They would do a variety of activities together, whether it was going to a historical site without the hassle of tours and guides, a non Emily approved place, or just having late dinner or coffee together. They decided to take things slow and to not really plan or rush anything, so it was why they had yet to consummate their relationship. Rory was fine with that for she couldn't remember a time when she felt so free and carefree.
They had spent three days in Paris and now were in Cap D'Antibes in South France where Emily's sister Hope had a large summer villa, which overlooked the ocean. Rory had never been to the south of France before so she was fascinated by it's tropical beauty. It was interesting to see Emily with Aunt Hope. She was more laid back and less formal than her sister, but then again Rory could see how much alike they actually were.
Tonight Rory and Logan were attending one of Aunt Hope's large summer parties. A bunch of rich blue blooded American's were there and soon enough Logan and Rory and Rory's cousin Caroline who was two years younger than Rory were having a sub party on the balcony.
"So he actually got on a plane and followed you to Paris?" Caroline said in fascination. She found what she heard of the couple's story so far to be incredibly sweet and romantic.
"Yeah this one did not make talking to me easy, so I had to use drastic measures" Logan said as he planted a soft kiss on Rory's lips and Rory happily leaned against him.
"No you didn't. You just could have waited until I came back" Rory playfully teased although she was glad he had come. She definitely wouldn't have wanted to miss their heavy air plane make out session and this great week.
"I definitely didn't want to wait three months and risk you coming back with some French guy with a cheesy name like Pierre or a German guy named Klaus." Logan shuddered at the thought.
"Logan please, I am not that good at putting myself out there" Rory reminded him, "besides I'm pretty sure French parents don't name their kids Pierre anymore, right Caroline?"
"It's true" Caroline nodded. "The most common name at my school is Hugo and Laurent but I wouldn't worry about it. In spite of France's romantic reputation you seem more romantic than most of the French guys I've met."
"What about your boyfriend?" Rory asked and looked at her cousin. Caroline did mention dating a guy she had met at the American University in Paris.
"Well he's American and while I love him, his idea of romance is a late night of watching the French version of American Idol and sharing a pizza" Caroline rolled her eyes but smiled anyways.
"Hey, I am sure that's going to be us when we get back home. We're just in a different location now" Rory assured Caroline.
"Hey, normal is overrated" Logan said grinning. "It's not why you like me plus I can think of many exciting activities for us to do at home."
"Like what?" Rory asked curiously.
"I can't tell you, it's a surprise" Logan said as his fingers wandered through her hair.
Rory smiled at the gesture, but playfully said "why do I put up with this one? He barely tells me anything." She let out an exaggerated sigh but winked at Logan.
"Cause you'd be bored if I was like any other guy. Although, I promise we'll spend some nights mocking American idol" Logan smirked.
"Huntzberger, you know me well" Rory leaned in and kissed him softly and a little more deeply almost unaware that they were not the only two people on the balcony.
Caroline smiled but she could tell that those love birds wanted privacy. "I think I see someone I know from school" she said as she pretended to scan the crowd.
"Are you sure? I think Aunt Tootsie is in their and according to my mom's story you have to burn your clothes if she hugs you" Rory said in mock concern slightly shuddering.
"Trust me; I've established certain maneuvers through the years to avoid her hugs. You kids be good" Caroline said and gave them a little wave before disappearing into the crowd.
"Bye" Rory and Logan said unison.
Logan grinned with a knowing look in his eye. "Its official" he said. "We've become the nauseating sweet couple that friends and family cannot stand to be around."
Rory smiled back. "What do you think about that?"
"I love it, but no waxing poetry about each other, that's so not my style" Logan said as he leaned in to kiss her.
"You mean like oh, Logan, your eyes are like chocolate diamonds?" Rory chuckled.
"You've been watching too many Jared commercials" Logan joked.
"Maybe" Rory laughed. "According to them, apparently a guy only cares about you if he goes to Jared."
"I'll remember that for future gifts" Logan chuckled at that. "Although I'm more of a Tiffany's kind of guy." He had been raised to avoid knock-off jewelry stores like Zales or Jared.
Rory smiled as she laid her head on his shoulder. "I'd be happy with something from an arcade game, I don't need fancy jewelry."
"That's what I like about you Ace" Logan said as he ran his fingers through her hair. They were quiet for a moment just enjoying each others company and the beautiful view on the ocean.
"Hey, I talked to Emily" Logan then interrupted their silence. "She and Hope have plans together and she says we can spend the entire day together as long as we come back by 10. So we have a ton of time to do nauseating couple activities."
"Like what?"
"It's a surprise, Ace."
"Oh Logan, you're so infuriating." Rory shook her head but couldn't help but smile.
"You always say that but you always enjoy the surprise." He said as he kissed her deeply without a care in the world.
Around noon the next day, Rory and Logan were having picnic on the beach with an amazing view on the beautiful oceanic blue of the Mediterranean sea. Rory was grateful that she had managed to go shopping earlier in the week with Caroline and had gotten a better bathing suit. The bikini was light blue and was not too skimpy but was not as childish as the old bathing suit that she had brought to her Florida spring break that – thank god – Logan didn't get to see.
Logan couldn't help but stare at her admiringly. Rory looked so much more elegant in a two piece and sunglasses than the other girls who were trying too hard.
"Wow, this place is so beautiful. I can't believe my mom and I missed this during our back packing trip" Rory said and sighed contently as she looked over the ocean.
"Well you can't exactly climb or back pack over the ocean" Logan joked.
"True. Well, I definitely need to come here again" Rory said as she laid further down loving the feeling of the soft sand on her body.
"You and your mom are thinking of doing another back packing trip?" Logan asked almost surprised. "But then you should really find better places to stay than youth hostels." He hadn't been a fan of the descriptions of the places Rory had told him she stayed in in her post cards.
"Na" Rory said and shook her head slightly. "My mom and I are both over hostels after the pillows smelled like feet at every place we stayed. I think we are now thinking of going to the American roller coasters after college."
Logan wondered if they would still be together by then but he didn't want to scare her off by thinking about the future. It was scary to Logan that he was thinking of plans of what would happen in two years from now. Up until recently Logan had never thought of anything that would happen past the next week of his life. Therefore he said, "Wow you Gilmore Girls are so adventurous." He smirked.
"I'm sure we won't be going on the ones where they require us to sign a release form" Rory said. "But maybe I might tag along on one of Grandma's next trips. She does tend to go on many of them during a spring break or parts of winter break." She smiled wistfully and she wondered if she and Logan could one day go on a trip together without an adult, but she didn't want to scare Logan that she was thinking about their future.
A part of Logan was tempted to invite Rory on the trip to Europe he and Colin and Finn were planning to do next year, but he figured it was way too soon to think of plans that far ahead.
"Well, many different exciting things can happen in the future, but let's focus on today" He said as he pulled her into a hug.
Rory leaned against him. "Logan do you want to know a secret?" she asked quietly.
"I would love to know one Ace" he answered as softly as his hand again wandered through her silky brown locks.
"You're the first guy I never had to make a plan for and I like it."
"Ditto Ace" Logan replied and kissed the top of her head. For a long minute they both held each other as they listened to the waves. Sometimes they did not need words to have a beautiful moment.
After a long picnic and some splashing in the ocean, Rory and Logan took a walk around the ocean board walk. They even stopped and had some nice European coffee and ice cream.
Rory was surprised when Logan dropped them off at a large French ocean villa twice the size of her Great Aunt's. "Logan, are we going to a secret party?" Rory teased.
"No, this is the Huntzberger estate in South France. Don't worry, it will just be the two of us" Logan said as he opened the door.
Rory was awestruck by the paintings on the walls and the marble floors. "Wow, Louise and Madeline were right last year. You are one of the richest bachelors under 25."
Rory said as she went to admire the piece that looked like it was an original Monet.
"Well, I am not a bachelor anymore," Logan said as he pulled her in for a long searing kiss. When they finally pulled away, Logan said, "yeah it's refreshing to see someone, whose not use to all this and admires it."
"So where is the bedroom?" Rory asked with her voice full of innuendo.
"Ace, do you have to work blue? I just brought you here so we can have some privacy, you know have some coffee, talk..." Logan said nonchalantly, although he really couldn't wait for having Rory in his arms in his bed.
Rory rolled her eyes and raised an eyebrow at him. "Really" she said sarcastically. "You're a 21 year old male. You really expect me to believe you brought me to your empty villa for coffee?"
"Not just coffee, you know, there're also scones, muffins, and maybe some cake..." Logan said as he pulled her closer. "Or we could watch TV if you like?" He pulled a lose strand of Rory's dark brown hair behind her ear. "Are you sure you want to see the bedroom?"
"Yeah, I'm sure" she whispered and they looked deep into each others eyes before they kissed softly and slowly one last time before they slowly ascended on the grand staircase. The master bedroom was on the second floor of the villa.
Rory was surprised to see scented pink flowers around the room and her favorite poem by Pablo Naruda on the bed. She also saw that the window was open bringing the room a warm sea breeze.
Rory was near tears at how this boy always put an effort into everything, when he clearly didn't have to. "You really planned this…" she said in awe taking in the scenery in front of her.
Logan looked deep into her eyes. "You only get one first time. I just wanted the atmosphere to be perfect for you."
"It's more than perfect." She leaned close to him just taking one moment to absorb everything.
Rory then leaned up to kiss him softly and Logan eagerly responded gently at first and then harder with more certainty. Their hands slowly wandered to their bodies determined to take this step as slowly and as intimate as possible.
