Disclaimer: Much to my own dismay I do not own Gilmore Girls. That honor goes to the amazing Amy Sherman-Palladino.
Chapter Twenty One
Colin strolled back up to Finn who was standing there expectantly. "Well what did she say mate?" Finn asked
"That she doesn't want an exclusive relationship with Logan."
"In other words…" Finn started
"She's lying." Colin finished
Finn and Colin started walking back towards their dorm. Neither said a word until they were outside the Berkley dorms. "This is so stupid. They are both stupid idiots."
"I'm guessing that we're talking about Logan and Rory." Colin stated
"Oh course. Logan says 'We're not in a committed relationship' or 'You're insane Finn I'm not jealous' and she spouts out a few 'I'm not trying to make Logan jealous'. And she's trying so hard not to even think about the possibility of committing to Logan because she's scared and neither one of them can see that they are already are committed."
"What are you talking about?"
"Think about it. Logan hasn't been on a real date in a month with anyone other than Rory. He hasn't slept with anyone else in three months. He set up a scavenger hunt, and a romantic picnic with food imported from her favorite restaurant in her hometown. He babysat her sister. He sleeps next to her two nights in a row without having sex. He buys her flowers. He sets her an alarm. He's pissed about Robert. And he's jealous. When's the last time you saw Logan jealous?"
"I don't even think I remember the last time Logan was jealous. In fact I don't think I've ever seen Logan jealous." Colin admitted
"Right me either. And then Rory. She's only seeing Robert because she needs to agree with the no-strings attached relationship cause she scared to get too close to Logan and then find out that she's not what he really wants. And then the whole no-strings attached thing is just getting confusing. It's supposed to be a casual relationship. No rules. No strings. But now Logan's adding rules, specifically naming people that Rory can not date, and God knows how many other rules there are. Plus they started out all hot and heavy in the Rose Room's coat closet and now they've been in this relationship for weeks and they haven't even had sex yet. I thought that was what this relationship was really based on, but I guess I was wrong, cause there is no sex between the two of them."
"So basically what you are saying through that extremely lengthy ramble is that they are in a committed relationship and don't know it yet?"
"Yes."
"Well then there is just one problem there." Colin stated
"And what's that?"
"If they are in a committed relationship, then Rory's cheating on our boy." Colin said before opening the door to their dorm
Finn followed him in and was about to say that that didn't count but saw Logan.
"Hey guys." Logan said
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Rory pulled her Prius into a parking space outside of Luke's in Stars Hollow. She had decided to surprise her mom with a movie night since she had gotten her into trouble with Emily the night before. She got out and started to walk towards the door. The second she walked into the diner, everyone looked up at her and a deadly silence filled the diner. Rory looked around but didn't see Luke. She was about to ask Caesar where Luke was when he came walking out the back store room. He immediately got that deer caught in the headlights look and said "Hey Rory."
The entire diner was still silent no one wanting to miss a second of this exchange. All the town had talked about was The Gilmore's and Luke since Lorelai and Luke broke up and Rory came to comfort her mother with a limo and a driver. "Hey Luke."
Everyone turned back towards Luke. Luke glared at everyone before screaming, "Either get your own conversation or get the hell out of my diner."
Immediately the diner was full of voices again and people turned their attention away from Luke and Rory. "How are you doing Luke?" Rory asked in a shy voice
"You wanna go upstairs and talk Ror?" noticing how nervous she looked
"Yeah, I think I'd like that." Rory said nodding when she realized he was just as nervous as she was
Luke led her up the stairs and into the apartment. "So what are you doing home? Nothing at Yale this weekend?"
"I wanted to surprise mom. I got her into trouble last night with Grandma."
"How did you get Lorelai into trouble with Emily?"
"I forgot to go to Friday Night Dinner, and then I turned my cell phone off and grandma got mad and called mom and forced her to talk to her. Mom was so angry when she finally got a hold of me."
"Oh, well they'll work it out I'm sure."
"I don't know Luke." There was a long pause in which no one said anything. The vibe in the room was becoming very uncomfortable. "Oh, I almost forgot to tell you. Thank you for the food Thursday. It was really sweet of you not to scream or yell at Logan."
"Your welcome. You know I don't like him right?"
"I know. Can I tell you something serious Luke?"
"Of course Rory."
"You know I can't pinpoint the exact day I met you. I can't pinpoint a time in my life when I didn't know you. You are so important to me Luke. In so many ways you've been my father since I was eight. You've always been there for me and you've never missed a significant event in my life. And I don't want to lose you because you and Mom aren't together anymore Luke. I love you."
Luke looked slightly embarrassed but Rory could see tears begin to well in his eyes. "I'm not big on expressing emotion Rory you know that, but I can assure you that I will always be there for you. No matter the circumstances. If you need me I'm there. I love you too and you aren't going to lose me. You've been like a daughter to me for as long as I can remember."
Rory reached over and hugged Luke who held onto her tightly. "Well I better go if I'm going to get to the video store and Doose's before Taylor closes."
"It was good talking to you Rory."
Rory stood up and walked over to the door. She opened it and then turned back around. "Luke can I give you some unsolicited advice."
"I guess."
"Talk to Mom. She misses you. She loves you and I know you love her." And with that Rory was out of the door. She walked down to the diner and walked out before anyone in there could stop and talk to her.
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Colin and Finn were setting up the poker table when Logan finally came out of his room. He didn't even really feel like playing poker tonight, but this was a weekly tradition. Every week him, Colin, Finn, their other roommate Lanny, and Robert got together to play poker. The idea of being around Robert tonight was making Logan sick. There was a knock on the door causing Logan, Colin and Finn to all look at it. Lanny walked out of his bedroom and looked at the guys as the three of them just stood there. "Is anyone going to let Robert in?" Lanny asked
Colin and Finn just looked over in Logan's direction. Logan stood there refusing to move. There's no way I'm letting the bastard in Logan thought to himself. Lanny just looked at the guys and shook his head and walked over to the door. He opened it and Robert walked right in.
"It's about damn time. How long was I going to have to stand out there for?" Robert asked annoyed. His gaze then shifted to Logan and smiled widely at him.
Logan shook his head at Robert and walked out the dorm, slamming the door on his way with Colin and Finn right on his trail.
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"What in the hell was that all about?" Lanny asked confused
"Logan's not to happy with me right now." Robert said as he sat down at the poker table
"Why what did you do?"
"I went out with Rory last night."
"That's the brunette he brought to the Life and Death Brigade thing right?"
"The one and only."
"She's cute. But why would Logan care?"
"That she is, she's real cute. And because Logan's dating her."
"Logan dates a lot of girls."
"Not anymore, and this ones different."
"So tonight will be interesting?"
"Oh yeah." Robert said smiling
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"Logan?"
"I just need some air Colin. I'll be back in in a second ok?"
"Fine." Colin said walking back into the dorm.
"Logan, why don't you just admit that you want to be committed to her?" Finn asked
"Finn, back off." Logan said walking back into the dorm with Finn trailing in behind him
Colin, Robert, Finn and Lanny looked up at Logan just waiting to see what he would say, "Let's play some poker boys." Logan said sitting down at the table.
Three hours later the game was still going and Colin and Finn were taking Lanny for all he had. Robert and Logan were constantly going up against each other, neither refusing to back down from the other no matter how awful their cards were,but were so far pretty much even. Not a personal word was spoken between the two so pretty much everyone was shocked when Logan looked at Robert and asked, "So, how was your date with Ace last night?"
Colin and Finn just looked at each other then over to Robert. "It was great." Robert said smiling slightly but a little apprehensively
"Great?" Finn asked smiling at Colin and earning himself a glare from Logan
"Fantastic." Robert replied staring at Logan
Colin, who knew that Finn was egging Robert on in hopes of proving something to Logan, looked at Robert and asked, "Fantastic? What did you two do?"
Robert looked at Colin and Finn like they were insane.
"You heard him, what did you two do?" Logan asked jealously
"We had dinner."
"How original." Logan muttered
"What?" Robert asked calmly
"Nothing. Colin deal the next hand."
The next hour went swimmingly until Finn lost a hand and felt the need to get chatty. "So Robert, you took Gilmore to dinner?"
"Yeah."
"Where?"
"At the new Andolinis'."
"That's Italian right?"
"Yeah." Robert replied
"Logan, doesn't Ace love Italian food?"
"Yeah Finn she likes Italian food." Logan grumbled out
"Is it her favorite?"Finn asked
"No."
"Huh?" Finn asked
"I said No. Italian food isn't her favorite." Logan said sighing
Finn looked at Colin. Colin was kind of unsure of where Finn was going until he heard the words, "I bet you know what her favorite food is don't you."
"Finn, what are you getting at?" Logan asked slightly annoyed
"I'm just trying to see how well you know Ace." Finn said smugly
"You know her name is Rory right?" Logan said since the constant referral to her as Ace was starting to get to him
"Yeah, I know her name is Rory, but I don't think I've ever heard you refer to her as it since we found out she was a reporter. So, are you going to answer my question?"
"She loves Indian food. Her favorite is Indian food. Are you happy now?" he snapped at Finn before looking over at Lanny and yelling, "Deal the damn cards!"
A half hour passed before Colin lost another hand and looked at Robert. "So Robert. Did you kiss her?"
Logan's head snapped up and looked straight at Robert. Robert looked at Colin. "You know I'm not sure which one of you wants gossip worse, you or Finn." Robert said smiling until he looked at Logan, "Or maybe you both just want me dead tonight so you can take all my money. It won't work boys, you can ask Rory all my money's going to a parrot named Polly."
"He asked you a question Robert." Logan said calmly
"Logan, why do you want to do this to yourself?" Robert asked
"Do what? Colin asked you a question and you're being rude. Answer the question. Did you kiss Rory?"
Robert looked at Lanny who shrugged and then at Finn who just slammed back a shot. What the hell. I might as well tell him, Robert thought to himself. "Yeah I kissed her."
The second the words left his mouth he knew he shouldn't have asked. He didn't want to know if Ace and Robert had kissed. He had spent most of the night with her that night and he knew that no matter what had actually happened between her and Robert it had had no affect on her. She had still wanted to be with him last night. But he wasn't prepared for the words Yeah I kissed her to come out of Robert's mouth. He didn't even have time to think before his body reacted. The cards he had been holding flew out of hand and went right into Robert's face.
"Logan what in the hell was that for!" Robert yelled
"I can't believe you kissed her!"
"Logan, she's not your girlfriend!" Robert yelled
"That is beside the point Robert."
"Should we intervene?" Finn whispered to Colin
Colin shook his head. "Isn't this what you wanted?" Colin asked earning only a nod from Finn and a concerned look from Lanny
"Damn it Logan, you don't want to date the girl exclusively. You both agreed that you could see other people. Why is it ok for you to see other girls but her not see me!" Robert yelled
"I never said she couldn't see you, you pompous jack-ass!"
"You're being selfish Logan. You don't want her but no one else can have her! She's an amazing woman and she's not always going to be there for you when you want her to be your 'friend with benefits'!"
Logan just looked at Robert in amazement. Like I don't know she's amazing. Amazing isn't even close when it comes to Ace.
"I'm going to see her again Logan whether you like it or not!"
This did it. Before Logan could tell himself to calm down his fist connected with Robert's face. Colin, Finn and Lanny jumped up but Robert held up his hand and Logan spouted an angry, "Stay out of this!"
Colin and Finn sat back down at the table while Lanny poured the three of them each a glass of scotch.
"Logan what in the hell was that!" Robert yelled
"You know I'm really not sure, but if you keep talking I'll probably do it again." Logan said through gritted teeth
"You're jealous! You're jealous and you're pissed off that I kissed your precious Ace."
Logan's fist connected with Robert's face again and at Robert's shocked expression Finn looked over at Colin and said, "Probably shouldn't have called her Ace." causing Finn and Colin to both chuckle.
"Son of a bitch!" Robert yelled before throwing his fist into Logan's jaw. After this it became a full on brawl. Logan and Robert's fists both connecting with the other's face and finally ended when Lanny grabbed Robert and Colin and Finn grabbed Logan.
"I swear to God Logan, find out what in the hell you want from her because I'm going to see her again if you don't!"
"Did she already agree to see you again Robert or is that the self-assured self-centered jackass side of your personality!" Logan yelled
"We had a great time at dinner Logan. But this has nothing to do with that! You are jealous! And it's driving you insane!" Robert said before walking out and slamming the dorm room's door behind him.
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Colin just stared at Logan, watching his best friend's face bruise. "Logan man, what in the hell was that?" Colin asked walking away from him
"I hate him! I hate that bastard! I hate that I had to be in the same room as him! I hate that he went out with Ace last night! I hate that the bastard kissed her! I just fucking hate him!" Logan said slamming the door behind him
Colin looked at Finn who looked completely dumbfounded. "Jesus Finn what are we going to do with him?"
"I don't have a clue Colin, but we have to figure something out because this can't keep going on. I mean you saw him. He snapped!"
"Robert's face is going to look awful in the morning."
"Yeah it is. I guess I'm going to go and call Rory." Finn said sighing
"What? Why?" Colin asked
"Don't you think that she needs to warned that two guys are going to be chasing after her tomorrow and that both of them are going to have black and blue faces?"
"Yeah I guess so."
"Now where did I put my phone?" Finn said walking into his room and shutting the door behind him. Colin just sighed and started cleaning up the mess the poker game and fight caused.
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What in the hell just happened in there. I can't believe that I hit him. I can't believe that bastard hit me! I can't get the thought of his lips on hers out of my mind. Logan looked at himself in the mirror. The bruises were already starting to appear his face turning different shades between red, black, blue and purple. The only comforting thought in his head was that atleast he knew Robert got it worse.
He wasn't an idiot. He knew that he had overreacted. What he didn't understand was why. His body reacted purely on it's own. He hadn't considered fighting. It just happened.
He knew that Robert was right. He had to seriously consider what he wanted from Rory. It was time to make a big decision. He could either commit to her or end the whole thing, because the way things were going now, Rory Gilmore would be the death of him.
AN: OK, so I guess I had a little fun writing this one… read and review…