Chapter 3

The next day he saw her sitting on the beach reading a book and he smiled, that was the Rory he remembered, the girl that liked to read. He continued to watch her, watch as she rubbed lotion on her legs on her arms and stomach and he sighed. He decided to try talking to her but as soon as he made that decision he was too late, some guy approached her and began rubbing lotion on her shoulders, at that moment he felt something he didn't like, he never felt it before but he had a good feeling that this is what jealousy felt like.

He sat back down stewing at what happened, about his feelings and he decided there was a way to try to stop this and what better way than to find some random girl.

He walked down to the beach in search of a girl that would get his mind off of Rory and there she was a skinny, short, blond. He approached her and struck up a conversation, he remembered her telling him her name was Stacy but soon she began talking about fashion and he zoned out as his eyes roamed back to the place he knew Rory was sitting but she wasn't there. He quickly began to scan the area and noticed her in the water, she was swimming with that guy she was talking to earlier. Then she emerged from the water and his breath caught, she smoothed back her hair, the water glistened on her body she was hot. He tried not to stare but he couldn't look away, that is until the guy ran up to her and picked her up and she let out a scream followed by laughter. That feeling was there again and then he remembered he was talking to Stacy, well she was still talking and didn't seem to notice his lack of attention but then she asked a question and the next thing he knew he was taking her out that evening.

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She knew he was watching her and purposely began to rub lotion on her body. He was a guy and in the last few years she did learn a few things. She relaxed back and was about to continue reading when Drew, a guy she met a couple of days ago, came up to her. He was a good looking guy with dark hair, blue eyes and a surfer's body, from the short time she talked to him he seemed nice and appreciated it when he offered to rub lotion on her back. She didn't plan on striking up a conversation with Drew she had hoped that Logan had wanted to talk and begin to clear things up but then she saw him approach some blond. She didn't want to watch so she pulled Drew toward the water. She needed to cool down and to show Logan that she too can have some fun. They splashed around but she kept peeking toward the shore and what she couldn't believe was he was watching her; she took that opportunity to flaunt her stuff, as her mom had said. She swam toward the shore then slowly emerged from the water; she ran her hands through her hair and gave a smile. She was about to turn around to find Drew when she was swooped up, surprised she let out a yell then laughed. She ended up having a fun time with Drew and was happy to say yes to his dinner invitation that evening. She figured there was no reason to be miserable if Logan was having a good time.

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That evening she felt good, her clothes looked great on her, her minimal make-up was flawless and a headband in her hair to keep it from falling in her face. She looked pretty good.

Drew and picked her up and taken her to a local restaurant that she loved, but then any place that served a good burger made her list of favorites. She liked that he didn't try to impress her by taking her to some high end place or the country club. She was having a good time but then he walked in. She didn't notice him at first but then she heard some loud shrilling laughter, she looked to the door and there he was with the blond from the afternoon. She felt some jealousy but was then brought out by the voice of her date.

"Rory are you okay?"

She smiled back. "Sorry about that, but that laugh distracted me."

"Yeah, that is a distinct laugh." He smiled back.

They continued their dinner and conversation and she truly could say she had a good time. Drew was going into his junior year at Cornell and he hoped to attend John Hopkins just like his father and grandfather before him to follow in the family path of the medical field. He was really a great guy he kept up with current events, he read, he was a smart guy overall with a great face and hot body. She could honestly say he kept her mind off of Logan…for most of the evening.

He asked if she wanted to take a walk and she happily agreed, they talked, laughed -especially about the amount she ate all while holding hands. He drove her back to the house and walked her to the door where he leaned in and kissed her. It was a sweet kiss followed by a promise to see each other the next day. She was smiling as he drove away and was about to walk into the house when she heard something moving, she walked to where the noise was and saw him heading away, she was about to let him go but knew that wouldn't help so she called to him.

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He dreaded spending time with Stacy the moment he picked her up. She was underdressed yet managed to have the name of every designer she was wearing visible displayed and of course her make-up was overdone. She forced him to meet his mom who was just as overdone as Stacy was, he knew they were renting the house for a month so although they had money it was new and he could tell they were hoping that these ventures out to the island would put them in a better position. He took he to one of his favorite restaurants on the island, he could tell she wasn't impressed she was probable expecting something more exclusive but he didn't care the atmosphere was good and the burgers were great.

They walked in and he immediately saw her, it was like his body had a sixth sense when she was around he always found her. He noticed the smile on her face, a smile that did reach her eyes. He also noticed that she kept her attention to her date he noticed that she didn't notice him. He pulled Stacy to his side and whispered in her ear which got him his expected result, she shrilled in laughter. He then noticed that he got Rory's attention and smirked to himself. They were taken to their table and unfortunately he was seated facing away from Rory. It was then that Stacy noticed Rory and her date.

"Did you see Drew and that girl on the beach today…I can't believe that only after a couple of days she is out with him?"

"Who are you talking about?"

"Those two." She pointed to the table Rory was at, so now he knew the guy's name was Drew.

"Why is it important on whom he takes out?"

"Drew is like the hottest guy on the beach, I mean before you showed up of course." She smiled

"Of course." He responded, feeling a little less than hot at this moment.

"Well all the girls have been trying to get his attention for the last week and then he asked me out after like four days of flirting but then she appeared that very day we were supposed to go out and he cancelled, next thing I know he was talking to her…I mean look at her, what does he see in her? She's been at the beach a few days and she's still pale, she sits under her umbrella reading books, she hasn't made an effort to be part of my group and as you saw all the girls want to be part of the group, she seems so boring."

Logan turned around and looked at her, he skin was not pale, it was fair and glowing and she looked great. He recalled holding her the other day and how smooth that skin really was but the memory was short lived when her heard his dates annoying voice.

"Logan, are you listening to me?"

"Rory wasn't ever a huge fan of getting a burn and with her skin that's the way she would end up."

"You know her?"

"Yes. She used to come here every year growing up."

"Oh, so she has money. That must be what they sees in her, or maybe she just easy…guys can usually tell."

The last remark got to him. "Trust me it isn't the money, or that she is easy, you're right a guy can tell if he'll easily get lucky." He was going to say that's why he was with her at the time but stopped short.

"If you like that kind of look, I'm happy that you prefer someone with a little more style."

So that what she calls what she is wearing style he thought to himself. Stacy continued to droll on about the parties she went to at some sub-standard college she attended , he could feel his mind going numb and as soon as the check came he paid and began to leave. It was during some of her talking that he decided that he needed to talk to Rory and he knew he had to do it tonight.

On the drive back to her place she tried to persuade him to take a detour, one he wouldn't regret she said. He knew he could have had an easy lay but she wasn't worth any more of his time he just wanted to get to Rory's and talk to her.

He walked over to the Gilmore's house and began to throw pebbles at her window, this was what he used to do when he they were younger, but the light didn't turn on. He knew that she wouldn't be asleep yet and was about to try again when he heard a car pull up to the front. He saw Drew get out and help Rory out of the car then walked her to the door. He felt his stomach get queasy as he knew what was about to happen and sure enough there was a kiss. He wanted to leave but couldn't get his feet to move. Then Drew left, he turned around and tried to be stealth but tripped on some loose stone. He didn't think she noticed but then he heard her voice.

"Logan?"