A/N: Okay this took a while and I apologise Hope the wait was worth it though. Oh and thank you to all my faithful reviewers; you guys give me inspiration. This is dedicated to YOU GUYS
Chapter 2 (Part II) – The story begins...
The roaring engine was finally silenced with a swift turn of the car key. The delicate hands in power then proceeded to unlock the door with such speed not even a sloth could compete for world's slowest creature. It was no surprise that Rory Gilmore was dreading today...it was hers and Logan's (or what would have been) second official anniversary. Somehow, the only thought (or rather song) that seemed to be swimming around her mind was: "Do you know what it feels like loving someone, that's in a rush to throw you away?" She smiled despite herself as she remembered the first day she had ever heard this particular song. It was whilst in the car on her way to Logan's prom. She remembered it blaring on the radio and Logan turning to look at her, squeezing her hand tightly before kissing it.
FLASHBACK
"Ace? You ready honey?" came Logan's loving voice.
"Ah! Logan "Where's-my coffee" Huntzberger! Where is my coffee?!" replied Lorelai coming down the stairs to the Crapshack
"I'm happy to see you too Lorelai," chuckled Logan as he handed her two of the three cups of coffee he brought.
"We'll see about the happy part after I taste the coffee!" stated Lorelai in all seriousness despite the glimmer of amusement in her eyes.
Just as she was taking a sip of the heavenly liquid, the woman Logan was really desperate to see finally emerged from the confinements of her room, "Logan, I really hope my mother isn't giving you a hard time."
Shifting his gaze to the younger Gilmore his breath was stolen from him. She looked absolutely dazzling in her blue and black dress accentuated with her delicate application of fine makeup. Her gorgeous coffee coloured hair falling in soft curls framing her face. The dress was floor length with the bodice showing that of a corseted design that accentuated her chest and drew attention to her every curve.
"You gonna say something Lover-Boy or should we just assume you are at a total loss for words?" asked Lorelai teasingly while cradling her second cup of coffee to her lips.
Ignoring Lorelai completely (or maybe he just didn't hear her) he moved slowly towards Rory, as if she may disappear if he moved too fast. "You look absolutely gorgeous Ace," whispered Logan as he shifted a stray hair away from her face, "you being there in that dress and with your natural beauty...everyone is going to look so bad!" he smirked before gently lowering his lips to hers.
"HELLO! My virgin eyes can't take this form of PDA! You're not even supposed to hold her hand in front of her parents you know. Has no-one ever taught you any manners?" yelled Lorelai (the last part a perfect impersonation of Emily) while covering her eyes with her hands.
Rory blushed as Logan smirked, "Maybe I missed that class."
"Because you were rebelling?" provided Lorelai while smiling.
"You got it!" replied Logan.
"Oh yeah! Rory, this one is a keeper," stated Lorelai as she hugged both teenagers.
"Now you kids have fun at the prom and don't do anything I wouldn't do!"
"So anything goes?" asked Lorelai in amusement while walking out the door.
"You got it kid!" smirkedLorelai. As the elder Gilmore watched the two walk the way to Logan's car she finally let her worries through... "He better not steal my baby's virginity and then bolt! I know he loves her but it's who is...then again; maybe he can change..."
Needless to say, when Rory returned the following morning at 4am, she was still as innocent as the doe-eyes princess she was. Logan hadn't even tried anything and for that she was thankful...she was saving herself, but she would never say it out loud for fear of seeming ridiculous and old-fashioned – but it was who she was.
FLASHBACK
Sighing, she finally got out of the car and made her way up to the mansion. It was hard to believe that little Jenny could live here yet have not a single problem with anything family related; she got on well with all family member s and whomever she came into contact with...well, except for the jerk that cheated on her and broke her little heart. It was strange, in the short few months that Rory had known Jenny, the younger girl became somewhat a sister to Rory – and Rory liked the feeling.
She rang the bell and waited patiently for the maid to answer. When she did, Rory was sure she had seen her before working for Emily and the surprise that registered on the older woman's face was a clear confirmation of Rory's thoughts, "Good afternoon Miss Gilmore; what can I do for you?"
To say Rory was surprised that this woman remembered her was an understatement, "Hey umm, you remember me? Obviously you remember me otherwise you wouldn't say my name right? I mean you don't go up to people calling them by their names and then expect the person to turn around and ask if you remember them, do you? And now I'm rambling, I apologize. I'm actually here to see Jenny Hunter."
The woman could only smile at the similarity between mother and daughter. She wasn't sure whether little Rory remembered her but she was there to help young Lorelai through those first few months before she left and then proceeded to follow them to the Independence Inn – not that she nor Lorelai minded any.
"Right this way Miss Gilmore. Oh and do say hello to your mother for me, my name is Jane Banes," the woman smiled softly and directed Rory up the several flights of stairs as she (Rory) tried to place the name that was so familiar to her.
"Miss Jenny, Rory Gilmore is here to see you." The dirty-blond haired girl spun around with a smile on her face. Her parents were from high society and as such were either always at parties or at work. Nevertheless, Jenny and her parents loved each other...until lately. That was when the young teenager started rebelling and getting involved with the wrong crowd. It wasn't until she met Rory that fateful day at the hospital that things started to turn around in her life and she began to get over Damian (the boy that was her stability and whom she had loved before he crushed her heart).
"RORY, I am so glad that you could come! I missed you!" screeched the little girl as she gave Rory a hug.
"Wow, I'm glad to see you too Jen. How have you been?" asked Rory affectionately returning the hug.
"It's been great! I took up new subjects at school – science, biology and history – and I've started to do better in maths too! I can't believe it; I think Professor Phillips' eyes popped out of his head after our last test – absolutely amazing and comical," laughed Jenny, her perfect features complimenting her straight teeth and tanned complexion.
"That's awesome Jenny! I'm so happy for you," exclaimed Rory just as excitedly as the two girls moved to lounge on the bed. It was at this point that Jane had left the room and until Rory left the house a good couple of hours later all that could be heard emitting from that room was hushed whispers, giggles and fits of laughter.
"Hey Rory, isn't your prom coming up sometime this month?" inquired Jenny from her position at the foot of the bed, clutching her favourite fashion magazine. It was hard to believe that three months ago this same girl was on the wrong end of the rail-road tracks and now she was acting as if she had never felt anything but happiness in her life.
"Next Tuesday actually, but I don't know whether I should go. I mean I don't have a date nor do I have a dress plus I don't really feel like seeing people eat each other's faces out," responded Rory nonchalantly.
"NO! Rory you have to go! I will not allow you to stay at home on one of the most important nights of your life!" scolded Jenny.
"I've already been to a prom; no need to go to another one," mumbled Rory softly and Jenny was sure she saw the ring Logan gave her still around her neck...
"Maybe I can help my daft cousin win her back... it's the least I could do to repay Rory for all she's done for me."
Meanwhile...
He sighed frustrated as he finally shut down his laptop. How did he manage to screw things up? What had possessed him to do that? I mean sure he was over eighteen and the Jet was placed for his use but why had he done what he did? Did he think it would be easy to just move on...? No! He knew it would be like trying to breathe underwater; but he did it anyway! Damn it he was a fool!
No...he knew why he did it. He wanted to make his family happy; have them be proud of him and agree with his decision. He did it because his mom didn't like her heritage, his dad didn't like her personality and his sister...well, she liked her but didn't stop him from losing the most important thing in his life.
It didn't take him long to realize what a mistake he had made but it did take him almost a year to do something about it. It wasn't until he phoned his favourite cousin to ask her how life was treating her did fear finally sink in. He'd realized something was wrong from the way the little girl slurred her words and spoke so threateningly. He made it a habit to call more often but eventually she cut off his calls all the time.
Two months ago, as if God had sent him a saving grace, the phone rang. Jenny phoned to apologize for the way she had been acting and if it wasn't for her new friend she never would've recovered. He remembered that conversation vividly:
"Hey Huntzberger Long time no speak," came Jenny's bubbly young voice.
"Jenny? What happened to you? I haven't spoken to you in six months!" replied Logan confused.
"Yeah...about that; I am so sorry Logan! Mom and Dad are fighting all the time and I just didn't know what to do. I met up with some wrong people and well I just wasn't myself. If it weren't for Rory I never would have gotten through it," explained the little girl; pain was evident in her voice.
Logan was speechless, there could be more than one Rory in the world couldn't there be? He was brought back to reality when he heard Jenny bad mouth RORY'S ex boyfriend.
"...and the jerk just leaves! After all those promises; just takes her heart and bolts. I mean which creep does that?!...Logan? Are you still there?"
"Yeah," was all Logan managed to get out and Jenny barely heard him. She knew something was amiss.
"Logan...how is your girlfriend doing? The one you told me about?" Jenny was a smart girl, but she prayed she was wrong.
"I – er...well you see," Logan couldn't form a coherent thought let alone sentence.
"What was her name?" asked Jenny more urgently.
"What is it to you?!" yelled Logan a bit too harshly.
"It's you isn't it? You're Rory's ex-boyfriend! Do you have any idea how much pain you caused my best friend? You JERK!" yelled Jenny.
"No Jenny wait; I can explain, please – "begged Logan but all he heard was the dial tone.
That was two months ago and he hadn't heard from Jenny since then. Sighing one last time he made the effort to move off his chair when his cell phone rang. Not recognizing the caller ID he answered curiously.
"Huntzberger."
"How would you like to win back the best thing that ever happened to you?" came the smirking voice on the other end.
"Jenny?" asked Logan, his heartbeat thumping in his chest.
"What do you say Logan?" responded Jenny
"I would give anything for that to happen," answered Logan truthfully.
"Good boy. Now here's the plan." And slowly but surely a small smile began to play on the corners of Logan's mouth as the plan began to hatch – this girl was brilliant!
A/N: well there it is ladies and gents! The third instalment! Please read and review and tell me what you think! Oh and I apologize for the wait
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