Diclaimer: I do not own any of the jewelery in this story or any of the GG characters, but I do won Leo, his ass is mine, and if you want to use him you better ask me (jk)

A Hayden in Training

"Christopher Hayden"

So close, I almost got away with them not knowing, well this totally blows, not only will people try to be my friend……. Wait a minute didn't Logan say something along the lines of knowing how it feels? ARGH this is too much drama, not enough coffee in my system to function with 'what ifs', no more thinking, absolutely none, nuhuh I ain't gonna think about anything……except maybe- no! no thinking what so ever. This is going to be harder then I thought. Ah, my mp3 player, ill just listen to some music. Now where did I put it? Oh right, in the clutch.

"Rory, you know that we cant do that"

"Dad, if I do it's just going to draw attention to me, people are going to wonder why I have a 6 foot, no offense Leo, GIANT following me around everywhere"

"It's for your own good little miss, there will be plenty of people who would want to take advantage of your wealth when people figure out who you are"

"But that's just it! Nobody but family, Leo and teddy know who I am, and no one in that list of people would rat me out!"

"We are not willing to take that chance!"

"DAD! They are going to notice some thing if I walk around with the dude from men in black"

"Rory, this is for your own good"

"Father, I'm not doubting your intentions, but I'm telling you what can and WILL happen"

"Why don't we try it my way first? Then if it doesn't work out well do your way"

"Ok, hypothetically if we do it your way and someone finds out and then we try it my way, and then 3 years from now when I'm living my life as Rory Gilmore they see me again and here is what they will do, they will blackmail me, or tell everyone, or by some completely random reason they won't tell anyone, but seriously do you really want to take that chance?"

"I still say my way is better"

"Better then having a swat team following me maybe,Leo, could you give us a minute? Seriously Dad I'm going to be fine, you need to stop being so paranoid"

"I'm your Dad kiddo, I'm always going to be worried about you"

"Dad, your one phone call away, and it's not like I'm moving to another country, I'm going to be in Starshollow probably the safest place in the world with everybody being such a busybody"

"And you'll call?"

"Every week"

"Only every week?"

"Well with all of those busybodies I don't think I'll have enough time, I'm just kidding Dad I'll call whenever I get a free minute, and your still in the country"

"And you;ll always have your cell phone on you right?"

"Now Dad, there are times when a girl has to be alone, like in the shower, or getting past second base with the really cute guy from math "

"Not funny!"

"A little funny"

"All jokes aside, I have a little going away gift"

"Dad you really didn't have to, I'm within driving distance."

"Hey, I'm your Father and if I want to buy you a gift the I'll buy you a gift"

"Um…Dad this is a credit card"

"So THAT'S what their calling it these days, I had no idea"

"Ladies and Gentlemen my father, the 32 year old sarcastic teenager"

"I'm not really sure what's going on with todays youth but I'm pretty sure most teenage girls would love having a no limit credit card in their name"

"Well I still have time to fill my normal teenager quota for this week"

"How much time?"

"A couple of hours but I figured I'd just cut out pictures of cute guys on the way there and have some major girl talk with Teddy while painting my nails"

"You do realize Teddy is a boy, right?"

"So that's why he never asks to borrow my shoes, I thought that was just because he has big feet"

"Very funny, my point being you cant have girl talk with a guy"

"Yes I can, because he just agrees with everything I say, so it can be a one sided girl talk"

"Why is it I let you be best friends with a boy, remind me my mind has grown fuzzy with my old age"

"I don't recall you having a say in it"

"Oh right, I didn't even know it had happened until you introduced me to him, hey whatever happened to that girl you used to be friends with in kindergarten?"

"Dad, I have to leave sometime and you are only prolonging the inevitable"

"I believe I asked a question young lady"

"Believe I ignored it old man"

"The sooner you answer the question the sooner you can leave"

"Which girl?"

"She was blond and had really straight hair- oh her name was something like Molly Fenner"

"OH. You mean Madison Fenner"

"Ya her, you two were best friends"

"In preschool dad, we were FRIENDS in preschool"

"Whatever happened to her anyways?"

"Don't know, don't care"

"RORY!"

"What?"

"That was kind of mean"

"Dad, she poured glue in my hair and covered it with feathers and sparkles during nap time"

"Well kids can be vicious"

"No dad, kids aren't vicious, karma is"

"What's that suppose to mean?"

"Well lets just say that her hair didn't quite recover for the next couple of weeks"

"And people doubt were related"

"Astounding isn't it?"

"Last chance to back out kid"

"Dad, I love you for being so invested in me, but seriously the car is here, I'll see you next week for dinner"

"I'll miss you sweetie"

"Me too daddy"

Grabbing my lighter luggage, I went out the door, then dropped my bag onto the floor ran back inside and hugged my dad

"I love you Daddy"

Walking through the halls that I grew up in I began to feel nostalgic, I used the hide behind that piano when Teddy an I were playing hide and seek, that's the good thing about having a big house, it makes hide and seek fun. and behind that painting is a safe where I would hide my diary and personal stuff. I walked past the common room that we redecorated when I turned 12, and past the kitchen and dinning room that held many memories. I walked up the spinning staircase and past my old bedroom, past my library, and paused at the door to my fathers study. I took a deep breath and knocked, I waited until I heard his clear and loud response. "Come in" I opened the door and carefully shut it behind me, I saw my father, he was holding phone when he saw me he told the person on the other line that he would call them back.

(rory-normal chris-)

"Rory, what a surprise, I didn't expect you until Saturday"

"Watch what you say dad, you'll make me feel unwelcome"

My father gave me a playful long stare, he'd been doing it since I can remember

"You know what I mean, anyways while you are here, I wanted to discuss something with you

My father and I always have something to discuss be it literature (because I did not get my love of books from my mother) pop culture, current events, or my personal favorite family obligations

"Ok, but I'm going to tell you upfront, no matter how pretty she is I am not giving up my island"

My father sighs, it's not in annoyance but in a mocking playful way

"Your probably right, I'll just give her your apartment instead"

"Hardy har har dad, so what did you REALLY want to talk to me about?"

"I got your credit card bill recently"

I roll my eyes, we've had this conversation at least a hundred times

"You do every month"

"Do you know what the balance was?"

"I don't recall it down to the penny so no dad, I don't recall what the amount was"

"Well, I definitely wasn't what I expected"

I don't think my eyes can roll as high as I want them too, I cant believe he wants me to say it

"It never is"

"Most teenagers would shop until they dropped if they had a credit card"

"Please tell me you did not just say shop till you drop"

"Your stalling"

"Brilliant deduction Sherlock."

"Well, since you are being coy I'll you how much your bill was"

"Are you waiting for a drum roll?"

"20.45"

"Huh? Thought it would at least be 30."

"Rory, you deserve to have anything you want, so I'm asking you to at least TRY to put a dent in my wallet"

I am way toot tired to argue about this

"Ok, next time I'm at a mall I will buy a store or something, do you mind if I spend the night? I don't feel like going back to school today"

"It's your house too Rory, you can spend as much time here as you want, you don't even have to ask"

"Ok, I'm going to go freshen up and go to bed"

"Sweet dreams"

"You too dad"

Looking around the forest Logan thought maybe he had underestimated Rory. She had managed to keep who she was a secret. Not only did she manage to fool everyone, she managed to make them all think that there was no more then what was visible. It was actually very brilliant. Only telling half the truth, that way when people began to wonder she would only tell what she wanted people to know. Does that mean the Starshollow story was a fake? But then how could you fake a transcript? Maybe she- no I am not going to do this. I am going to enjoy the party until its time to go. I only have 3 more years of freedom, I am not going to willingly jump into journalism. Oh great now I'm rambling in my mind. But the one thing bugging me about all this is just why she wouldn't tell-

Logan's musing were cut off by a cell phone ringing in his hands, he only then realized that he was still holding Rory's clutch. Seeing as how it was already open it wouldn't do any harm to look at the caller id.

D.Home?

Instinctively Logan pressed talk, he didn't realize he had the phone to his ear until he heard

"Logan?"

Not knowing what to say to her on short notice he quickly scanned his mind for something clever to say, should he apologize for answering her phone? Should he compliment her on tricking everyone? Should he tease her? And since he could not pick any of these very witty conversations he could partake in he simply said

"Yeah?"

Realizing that it probably sounded rude he quickly tried to back track but not coming up with the words right away he got tongue tied and said

"You forgot your purse."

"I know, that's why I called my cell, I figured you would be the one to pick up since you were holding it when I left. Anyways I just wanted to tell you that I'm going to stay here until tomorrow and you wont have to worry about me, and I would appreciate it if you took my clothes and purse and left it with Paris at my dorm?"

"Sure, no problem"

Still quite tongue tied he wanted to stall for time so she wouldn't hang up

"What if she isn't at your room?"

"Oh um, then she'll probably be in the newsroom or one of her classes, but since she doesn't have anything planned for tonight you could just do it then, is that ok?"

"Yeah, that's fine"

"Thanks, ugh, listen I have to go now, I'll see you later, oh and when you see Paris make sure not to mention any of the paintings or um- art in our room, she's been really sensitive about that lately"

"No problem, and thanks for the tip Ace"

"See you at school Logan"

Hanging up quickly to avoid making a even bigger fool of himself he mentally cursed at himself

Wow Logan, smooth really smooth, could you have said any less? Seriously she'll probably think your retarded or something!

Finally taking notice of his surroundings Logan noticed that everyone in the camp had resumed their partying, apparently that didn't seem to faze them. Logan was about to join the festivities again when he saw Finn run by in nothing but a pair of boxers and trying to get them off, scanning the grounds he saw that Stephanie and Colin were getting cozy on a picnic blanket, and even though it was Colin's turn to get Finn, Logan tried to catchup because lets face it, they had been dancing around each other since 6th grade. And all they do is try to make each other jealous by dating other people, but the end result is that they end up dating people they don't really want to. But he didn't really worry about it, it was only a matter of time before they saw it too.

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"I can't believe that Gilmore is a Hayden"

"Yeah, it is surprising….Hey Steph, do you have any plans for this Friday?"

"I have a date with Jeremy Fenner, why?"

Looking like a boy who lost his lollipop, he blushed while saying

"Oh…umm, I-ugh had an extra ticket to 'Wiked' and I thought you might want to go"

"What?! I love that play! Why didn't you tell me sooner? It's my favorite play"

I know

"Oh well, I'll be sure to tell you earlier next time"

"You know I could" "you know I could"

Both stared at each other. Stephanie laughed and blushed

"You go first"

"Oh I was just going to say I could just take Martha on a date"

Looking crest fallen she slowly closed her eyes

"What were you going to say?

Her eyes snapped open

"oh, I was just going to say that…I would be able to find you a date, but I guess that's covered"

Wanting to get out of there as fast as she could, she turned around and walked towards the party.

"We should get back. We need to make sure Logan isn't shoving his tongue down some random girls throat."

Apparently she must have stepped on a twig or a rock or something, like Rory had earlier in the day, she fell towards a strong chest. Quickly as if on instinct his arms wrapped around her waist. Steading her he had to lean down to get a good grip oh her body.

"Are you okay?"

With their faces so close she could barely breathe.

"I'm not sure"

Gazing into her hazel eyes he breathed out

"Try to move it"

Moving her foot from side to side she replied

"I think I'm ok"

Glancing from her eyes to her lips, he looked back into her eyes as if asking for permission

Panting deeply Stephanie looked deeply into his eyes, and as Colin was leaning down he quickly realized that something wet and sticky was seeping into his pant leg and against his skin.

Confusion marred his facial features, and Stephanie knew he didn't feel he same way she did.

Quickly jumping out of his embrace she landed on her left foot. The one that was bleeding into Colin's pant leg.

"Oh Gawd, your bleeding"

Stephanie was now the confused one.

"I'm what?"

"Bleeding, you must have gotten cut on whatever you tripped on here, lets get you to the hospital"

"But we have doctors here"

"We have med students here, and I want to make sure it isn't infected"

Without warning he put and arm under her back,and under her knees scooping her up. She, not exactly expecting this, quickly put her arms around his neck so she wouldn't fall.

"Thanks Colin you're a good…friend"

Colin, not shocked because of all the similar times before this replied

"Of cource, we'll always be friends"

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What's her name? And does she really think that thing with her tongue is a turn on? Shes practically chocking me with it. Is it Ashley? Anna? Its an a name or something like that. Quickly breaking off the "kiss" she stared at the girl who came out of nowhere and stuck her tongue down his throat.

She had curly black hair and legs up to his chest.

"Hey Logan, I just thought we could pick up where we left off"

"Left off?"

"Yeah, you know, before we bumped into that bartender and his girlfriend"

"You meant Marty and Rory? Rory is not his girlfriend"

"Really, well he looked like he wanted her to be. Anyways what do you say we take this little party somewhere more private?"

"Listen…umm"

Looking partially annoyed she supplied

"Amanda. Amanda Fallon"

"Right, Amanda, I'm just not in the mood tonight. "

Putting on a pout she let out

"Okay…maybe next time"

She then began to strut away in a way that would usually get him going, but all he could think about was Rory. Her innocent blue eyes, her slim body, how she looked in that already breath taking dress.

Realizing he wasn't going to have any fun or at least the type he wanted, he retreated to his car, wanting to go home for a long nights rest. He had gotten to his car with a mostly drunk Finn when Stephanie and Colin came up. She had a handkerchief around her ankle.

"Did I miss something?"

"Stephanie tripped and cut her ankle it's a pretty deep gash. So I was going to take her to the hospital after getting you two. But since your already here, lets go."

The trip to the hospital was as uneventful as the hospital itself. The cut was superficial and the doctor said to change the bandage every 12 hours and to come back in three days to make sure it wasn't infected.

The ride back to the dorms was mostly quite. Except for the random mumerings from Finn.

Each going to their own rooms, except for Finn, who was being dragged by Colin.

Logan was wiped out. He was asleep before his head hit the pillow.

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Done! And it only took me like a school year sweatdrop sorry about that. Ive already started to write the next chapter hope you enjoyed the chapter. And i know there was a lot of steph/colin but their relationship plays a big roll in the rogan story.