Just so you know, I decided to change some things, like the whole Dean and Rory catastrophe never happened and Luke and Lorelai got together earlier than in the show

Disclaimer: I do not own anything affiliated with Gilmore Girls

Previously:

An hour and a half later found Rory curled up beside Finn with her head resting on his chest, her breath even as she let herself sleep. The credits rolled on the screen, but Finn dared not get up, as his movements had the chance of waking up the slumbering angel on his chest. Finn pulled the blanket that was draped on the back of the couch over himself and Rory, tightening his arm around her and kissing her forehead. "Good night love," he whispered as he closed his eyes, pleased with the sleeping arrangements.

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"Love," Rory faintly heard as a hand gently shook her. Too tired to get up or answer, Rory just shifted slightly and murmured incoherently, succumbing to the pull of sleep.

"Love," she heard again, this time louder and accompanied by another shake. She continued to sleep, ignoring the voice and hand, letting her dream of Finn resume.

Finn heaved a sigh after repeatedlytrying and failingto wake Rory up. Instead of trying once again, he slowly untangled his limbs from hers and slid out from beneath her. Once free, Finn walked in search of the incessant ringing that had woken him up. He found the culprit in Rory's room. Her cell phone was lying on her desk so Finn walked over to it and picked it up, flipping it open. Before he could even say hello a voice poured over the line.

"Finally!" Finn heard a woman exclaim, obviously thinking it was Rory on the phone. "Daughter of mine, fruit of my loins, my favorite child, why have you been ignoring mommy? I've called 3 times already! What has kept you so occupied that you can't answer your phone at 12:45 on a Saturday? Or should I ask who? Is it the gorgeous exotic man? I received a call this morning at 8-freaking- a.m. on a freaking Saturday! from your lovely grandmother informing me of the goings of the gathering you attended last night. Like how your exotic boy toy was also in attendance and that you, miss 'World's Biggest Virgin', left quite quickly with him. I need details girlie. Tell mommy everything; don't leave any miniscule detail out!"

Finn didn't realize that the voice had stopped talking; he was too preoccupied with his thoughts. Gorgeous exotic man? Exotic boy toy? Rory talks about me? To her mother? Wait, miss 'World's Biggest Virgin'? Rory's a virgin?

"Well?" he heard Lorelai demand, impatience evident in her voice. "Tell me! Tell me! Tell me! Tell me! Tell me!" she cried in a petulant voice.

Finn stopped thinking about Rory's virginal status the second he heard Lorelai's pleading; instead he broke out into hearty laughter. He heard a soft gasp from Lorelai and then she started talking again.

"Well Rory my girl, your laugh has certainly gotten more masculine since the last time I heard it, unless for some reason the person on the receiving end of my rant is not my darling daughter, and if that is how it is, the question now is why is someone other than my only child answering her cell phone? So, who are you, how do you know my daughter, why are you answering her phone, and why are you in such a way to do so?"

"Hello to you too, doll," Finn said smiling into the phone.

"Ooh, is this the Australian?" Lorelai asked giddily.

"'The Australian'? I guess you could call me that, love, but I prefer 'Gorgeous exotic man' and 'Exotic boy toy.' Most people call me Finn though. I know that Rory has told you how we met, so I won't go into that. I'm answering her phone because she wouldn't wake up from her position on the couch. And I am here to answer her phone because after the gathering last night she invited me back to her dorm and we fell asleep watching the movies she picked for her Bogart Night." Finn replied with an amused grin on his face.

"She actually invited you to a Bogart Movie Night! Wow," Lorelai said in a reverent voice, "She must really like you. Rory takes her Humphrey very seriously; she doesn't just watch him with anyone. You must be something special."

"That I am," Finn replied in a cocky manner. "So would you like me to wake our darling Rory up?"

"No, no. That's fine. She needs her rest after suffering through last night. But I would like to know exactly where you are taking my one and only child tonight. How are you planning on kicking off the 'Week of Finn'?"

"For shame!" Finn exclaimed dramatically, "Do you honestly think that I would disclose any of my top secret plans? Plus, if I did tell you and the lovely Rory found out, she'd definitely be pumping you for information. So just to be on the safe side I won't say anything."

"Aww, come on," Lorelai cried in a pleading voice, "I promise not to say anything, no matter what. Girl Scouts honor."

Finn laughed into the receiver and then said, "And what if she threatens your coffee supply or does something equally as devious? I don't think you'll keep anything in if she cuts you off. And 'Girl Scouts Honor'? Were you even a Girl Scout?"

"You're sharp," Lorelai said with a laugh. "Nope never was a Girl Scout, but I do buy their cookies. I love the Chocolately Mint ones. Have you ever tried them? They're awesome; way better than the Chocolate and Vanilla Classic ones. Rory tried being a Girl Scout once, but she wasn't too good with the nature, or animals, or exercise, or getting any badges. Basically the only reason she was in it was for the cookies. I'd always buy all of her boxes and then we'd pig out and have a Movie Weekend. It was awesome. Have you ever had them before? If you haven't you absolutely have to try them. Ooh, are you coming for a movie night? Cuz it's a must for everyone in our lives to experience at least one true Gilmore Movie Night. I'll even go out and grab some Chocolately Mint Cookies to entice you. Plus my lovely, innocent daughter will be in attendance, and of course I, The Queen of Mock, The Mistress of Magnificence, The Duchess of Drama, the…the…I'm out. But I'll be there as well, along with a movie from each Gilmore approved genre, enough sugar to make a person comatose, and every kind of junk food imaginable. So you just have to come to our next one. But don't think that just because you are a Gilmore Movie Night Virgin that we will tame things down. You will get no special treatment. Mocking is an expectation. And don't think we won't jump at the chance to mock you along with the movies. If you give us any reason at all to do so, it will be done with no hesitation. So what do you think? Are you man enough to withstand a true Gilmore Movie Night? And so you know, your answer is final. No change is allowed." Lorelai finally fell quiet, gulping in breaths of air while waiting for Finn's answer.

"I accept wholeheartedly," Finn replied, somewhat dumbfounded by Lorelai's excessive rant. "And yes, that is my final answer," he added before she could ask.

"Yes! A willing victim! Finally fresh meat. We haven't had a virgin in a long time. It's fun to watch them crack. So, when should the lovely Crap Shack be expecting your gorgeous, exotic self? I need to be fully prepared for a de-virginizing Gilmore Movie Night. There are special things that I have to get. So when can you book us in? Know now that we expect you for at least 24 hours and you can not be distracted. If we have one interruption the whole experience will be ruined and we'll have to do it all over again."

The line fell quiet and Finn took it as a sign for him to answer. "Well I have this week already planned except for Tuesday. How about then? Rory and I don't have any classes this week so it won't interfere with that. Would you be able to get out of work on Wednesday? If not we can plan for next weekend."

"Tuesday's great," Lorelai replied, the excitement plainly evident in her voice. "I'll start planning today. Everything has to be perfect for your first experience. What do you like better, fuzzy peaches or gummi bears?" She questioned in a serious tone.

"If I had to choose," Finn said, not surprised by the seemingly random question, "gummi bears, but fuzzy peaches have their merits too. Now if we were talking blue whales, there'd be no contest. I can eat tones of those. One time I-"

"Finn?" came Rory's voice, effectively interrupting Finn's story. "Who are you talking to? And why are you talking about candy?" she asked, her voice laced with sleep. Finn heard some moving around and then Rory appeared in the doorway, yawning widely and stretching lazily. "Wait, is that my phone?" she queried with a confused look on her face. "It is," she said, answering her own question when she fully recognized the phone in Finn's hand. "Let me talk to my mother, please. I have to tell her something."

Finn pulled the phone away from his ear and handed it to Rory. "How do you know it's your mom love?" He asked with an amused smile.

"The only person that I know who would call my phone to talk about gummi bears, fuzzy peaches and blue whales is my mother." Rory took the phone from Finn's outstretched hand and gave him her Bambi eyes. "Do you think you could make me some coffee please? Or do you have to go?" She asked the latter with a small frown marring her features.

Finn smirked at her and then shook his head. "Nope. I have nothing planned for today. How do you take your coffee?" He questioned as he made his way to the living room.

Rory smiled brightly and said, "Black please. And thanks Finn. Coffee is the only thing that makes me function in the morning." She smiled again then closed the bedroom door after being acknowledged with a light chuckle and a 'your welcome love'.

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"So why were you talking about candy with Finn?" Rory asked as she brought the phone to her ear.

"Rory! My precious child. The fruit of my loins. How goes it?" Lorelai answered, trying to change the subject. "How was your night? I heard that you invited Mr. Exotic to a Bogart Extravaganza."

"I did, but I fell asleep during 'Conflict'. I had fun. Oh and apparently you are the hero of the young set of society. They all applaud your successfull escape from hell. Now answer my question please."

"Damn, you foiled my plan."

"And that was?"

"To make you forget about the candy conversation."

"Sorry. Isn't gonna happen. Now what was the point of the candy conversation?"

"I'm sorry daughter of mine, but that is confidential information."

"Aww, come on. Don't you want your one and only child to be happy?"

"Of course I do, but I can't tell you anything."

"I'll get Luke to cut you off." Rory threatened in a singsong voice.

"You haven't even been on an official date yet and Finn knows you really well." Lorelai replied through her chuckles.

"That was random. Where did that come from?"

"Well before we started talking about candy, Finn and I were talking about his plans for tonight. Well it was more of me trying to weasel information from him. And he said that if he told me anything and you found out that I knew something then you would be pumping me for information and would most likely threaten my coffee supply if I didn't give anything up. He's good."

Rory smiled as her thoughts drifted to Finn. "So you two were talking about me? What did he say? Do you think he really likes me?" she asked, her voice filled with hope.

Lorelai grinned at the eagerness in Rory's voice and said, "Babe, that boy definitely has a thing for you. And from my conversation with him, I can tell you that he is a keeper. He put a lot of thought into this week. I think a guy that would do all that Finn has done to make your week perfect is truly a keeper. But we'll have to wait until he comes to the Hollow for a movie night extravaganza to make it official. It is imperative that we find out if he has excellent mocking capabilities before we deem him worthy to be our acquaintance. You should set a movie night up after the week is done. I'll even persuade Luke to join us."

"That'd be great. I'll set it up with Finn. Wait, what did you mean 'A guy that would do all that Finn has done to make your week perfect'? What has he done? What do you know?"

"Well to be honest, today wasn't the first time I have had the pleasure to speak to your Australian. He called me Wednesday to ask some questions about you and then after me, he called Lane and Paris as well. This boy has some plans."

"What kind of questions did he ask you?"

"Sorry babe, you've once again asked for confidential information. And don't even try Paris or Lane, they were sworn to secrecy as well."

"He's smart, I'll give him that much. Okay, so you won't tell me what the candy conversation was pertaining to, or what Finn asked you about me, how about what he has planned for the week?"

"That, my child, he has failed to disclose. I even subjected him to begging and pleading, but he didn't budge one inch! I was amazed at his determination."

Before Rory could reply a knock sounded at the door. "Love?" Finn called out, not sure if he should just walk in.

"Hold on a sec mom," Rory said into the phone and walked to the door, opening it to find Finn with a cup of coffee in his hand. Rory's eyes lit up and she grabbed the cup from him, downing half of it in one gulp. "Wow," she said, a pleased smile making its way onto her lips, "You make awesome coffee."

"Wow, that must be one of the highest compliments a person can get from a Gilmore Girl," Finn replied with a chuckle. "Thanks doll. I didn't know if you liked it strong or not, so I just made it how I make mine."

"It's perfect. It's as good as Luke's!" Rory said in awe. "And that my friend is the highest compliment one can get from a Gilmore Girl." Rory replied with a smile.

"Did I actually just hear you say that your exotic boy toy's coffee is as good as Luke's heavenly ambrosia?" exclaimed the voice of Lorelai in disbelief. "You are such a traitor! How is Luke going to feel when he finds out you have replaced him with the Australian? You'll never come home again! You have no need to now. You've got your smart college friends, your cute Australian and the perfect coffee. There's nothing in the Hollow that you need anymore. I'm going to be all alone in my old age, I'll have no one! I'll become a recluse, spending my days in the dark, reminiscing about the good old times when my daughter loved me and ..." Lorelai's voice continued.

"Sorry," Rory whispered apologetically, not wanting Lorelai to hear her. "She tends to over do things. Lorelai is a very dramatic person."

Finn presented her with a toothy grin and whispered back, "Ah, one of my kind. I just have to meet her doll."

"Actually," Rory said, drawing out the word, "she wants me to set up a movie night with you. She's going to try and persuade Luke to come too and if I know my mother and her "persuasion" Luke will definitely be joining us."

"Sounds great doll. Luke's the coffee guy right?"

"Yep," Rory replied, a smile gracing her lips. "He's also my mom's boyfriend. They've been together for about a year and a half."

"That's great. Now," he said, a smirk forming on his lips, "I do have plans all week with this incredibly sweet and sexy girl I recently met." He winked at her, as she started to blush. "So the movie night will have to be for next weekend." Finn's smirk grew as the blush on Rory's cheeks intensified.

"Umm," Rory stammered, unable to form coherent thoughts.

"Does next weekend work for you doll? If not we can plan for another time." Finn's voice was laced with amusement at Rory's demeanor.

"No, umm, this weekend is fine. I just have to check with my mom - shit! My mom!" Rory pulled her phone back to her ear to hear Lorelai's voice still ranting. "Mom!" she exclaimed into the phone, effectively cutting off her mother's voice.

"What!" Lorelai cried back.

"Nothing. I just wanted you to stop talking."

"Rude child. Don't you like hearing mommy's melodic voice? How can you tease me so! I am forever scarred now from your hurtful words." Lorelai exclaimed dramatically.

"How many cups of coffee have you had this morning? I think we need to get you off the stuff. You're too hyperactive," Rory replied in a threatening tone.

A gasp came from the other end, and then Lorelai's voice poured onto the line. "Who are you and what have you done with my daughter, Lorelai Leigh Gilmore? If this was her never would such blasphemous, cruel and vile words come out of her mouth."

"Jeez mom, you need to have some down time or something. Oh yeah, Finn suggested next weekend for the movie night. Is that good for you? Think you can persuade Luke in time?" Rory teased.

"Never underestimate the persuasive skills of a Gilmore. You should know that by now babe. So next weekend it is. I'll get everything ready."

"Thanks. Now go and persuade Luke."

"Rory Gilmore!" Lorelai cried in an indignant voice, "Are you trying to get rid of me because you want to spend more time with your Australian lover? Well I never!"

"You got it all wrong mother," Rory replied in a placating tone, "I am trying to get rid of you but only so I can have some more of Finn's delicious coffee and eat breakfast. I'm starved! The food last night was not good. Slimy looking hors d'oeuvres. I didn't want to have any but I was beside Adolph when a server came around and she made me try one because 'they are just absolutely delectable!' or so she believes. But I guess my palate is not as sophisticated as grandma's."

"Well no one's is."

"True, true. Now go find Luke and leave me alone. Bye mother."

Lorelai sighed dramatically before saying, "If I must. Ciao babe," and she hung up.

Rory closed her phone and threw it onto her bed and turned to face Finn. Rory watched as he scanned her bookshelves, pulling out a book now and then and reading its cover. With his attention focused elsewhere, Rory took the opportunity to really look at him. She'd have to guess that he's at least 6'1. His shirt did nothing to hide his toned back, as it hugged his prevalent muscles perfectly. Finn's raven hair, cut short, was just long enough for a lover's hand to run through. He had a leather choker around his neck, something Rory had seen before, leading her to believe it was important to him.He had his shirt sleeves rolled up exposing his tan forearms as well as a tattoo she had never seen before. Rory's gaze lingered on the design covering Finn's arm as she stepped up to him.

"That's beautiful," Rory said reverently as she stopped at Finn's side.

Finn turned to her with a bright smile on his face and Clockwork Orange in his hand. "What is doll?" He asked as he turned back and placed the book on the shelf.

"Your tattoo. What is it?" Rory brought her hand up and traced the design permanently scarred onto Finn's arm.

Finn looked down and watched as Rory's fingers grazed his arm following the intricate design on his forearm. He stayed quiet, allowing the tingles from her touch shoot through his body. He closed his eyes and rested his head against Rory's shoulder.

"Finn?" Rory whispered confused. "Are you all right?" She gripped his arm with the hand that was previously memorizing his tattoo, and pulled his chin up with the other, forcing him to look into her eyes.

"I'm fine doll," he whispered back, his voice shaking with emotion.

Rory stared deep into his eyes with a look of disbelief marring her features. "You know you can tell me if something's wrong Finn. You can always tell me." She leaned in, wrapping her arms around his shaking torso, allowing him to bury his head into her neck. They stood there, wrapped in each others arms, tears flowingdown Finn's cheeks onto Rory's bare neck. After a while Finn's sobs subsided, and his shaking stopped. He tightened his hold around Rory's waste and nuzzled his face deeper into her neck. Rory continuously rubbed his back comfortingly, while whispering into his ear. Finn finally took his head from her neck and pulled back to look into her watery eyes. He gripped her even tighter and led her to the bed to sit down. He sat down first and pulled Rory's light frame onto his lap, never breaking his hold on her. Rory rubbed his cheek softly, a small smile forming on her lips as he closed his eyes, moving into her touch. Finn took a deep breath and slowly let it out, opening his eyes. He saw the concern and confusion swirling in Rory's blue orbs, and decided then and there to tell her everything.

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Sorry for the extremely long wait for this chapter. I've been really busy, what with packing, school, my driver's training, workand grad next weekend. This chapter isn't too good, I know, but I thought it's better than nothing. Next chapter will have Finn's story AND FINALLY THEIR FIRST DATE! It might not be the whole date, but if will definitely begin in the next chapter. Also I was wondering if anyone would be able to give me some ideas for 'The Week of Finn'. I already have three nights planned, so I'd really like suggestions for the other four. It'd be very much appreciated. Thanks a bunch.

Ashely