Title: Crazy Little Thing Called Love

PDLD

Disclaimer: I OWN NOTHING!

Rating: PG

A/N:

I AM SOOOOOOOOOOOO SORRY this took so long to get up… believe me if you thought the wait was painful you should have seen me trying to find time to write it! But you guys were so nice sending me all those pretty reviews… I just love them! ; )

My life is sort of hectic at the moment… so let me apologize in advance if these next chapters are a little sporadic… but I PROMISE that they WILL come… Other than that I just hope that you think the wait was worth it and that you like this chapter… enjoy

Chapter 6: The Management Man Strikes Back!

Flashing lights engulfed her eyes as soon as she exited the door, disorienting her to the point where she had to cling to Finn's hand just to keep balanced. Her eyes soon adjusted and the sight she saw before her was astounding.

There were thousands of people, cameras everywhere, and screaming… lots of lots of screaming…

"Welcome to my life, Love…" Finn whispered in her ear as he linked arms with her. "Just smile and be your oh-so-charming self."

"Finn where the hell are we?" She replied as she walked next to him.

"Why, the premier, my dear," He replied as he waved to his adoring fans.

It seemed like hours as they slowly walked down the red carpet, occasionally pausing for pictures or to do short interviews with reporters who lined the carpet. She was introduced to every one of them as Finn's date for the evening and it turned out Finn had been right all along… Reporters were annoying!

Rory had never fanaticized about being in the limelight… well at least not this kind of limelight that is. She still wanted to be the star journalist for the New York Times, but normally star journalists didn't have to deal with screaming fans and constant flashing lights going off in your face. It was, to say the least, a surreal situation for her. When the couple finally reached the foyer of the theater, Rory was more than a little frazzled.

"You couldn't have given me some clue. Some small, tiny, insignificant hint that THIS was where we were going tonight?"

"What and missed the 'deer in the headlights' look you had on your face as you got out of the limo?"

"Yea… well… that FACE is going to end up plastered all over the internet. JUST THINK of the mocking from Lorelai I will have to endure for THAT ONE!"

At first her words had only been in jest, but now Finn could see that she was legitimately starting to freak out… "Hey… calm down, Love. Look I'm sorry that I didn't tell you where we were going. I wanted it to be a surprise. This was just supposed to be one of those crazy nights, where we let loose and paint the town read. Please don't be and at me." He added with a puppy dog face.

"You know the fact that it's almost impossible to stay mad at you is very annoying." She replied as her face slowly broke into a small smile. He could be very wearisome at times but Rory could tell that tonight, he had only been trying to make her happy. And while this wasn't exactly her dream date, it was still going to be an interesting night. He was really sweet in that way…

"So I've been told but I think my other charming attributes make up for it…" Finn replied with a devilish smile as she slowly drew Rory closer in to him.

"And what charming attributes would" But before she could continue with her witty remark Finn leaned in and kissed her passionately. The chemistry between them was a force to be reckoned with, both of them felt it. It was almost impossible not to get lost in those mind blowing kisses. It was a few moments before Rory finally found the will power to pull away.

"What was that for?" She replied slightly out of breath.

"Oh, you know, just looking for a way to shut you up…"

"Hey!" She replied as she playfully slapped him, trying to wipe that charming smirk off his face.

"There you are… I've been looking for you everywhere Finn!"

The couple sprang apart at the call from behind them as they turned to see Stan "The Management Man" coming down the grand staircase of the lobby.

"Hello, Stan," Finn replied with an icy tone, very unpleased about being interrupted. "How nice to see you, this is—"

"No time for that," he interrupted, "You have to get out there and mingle! This is your party and so far all you've done is hide in the corner with your date." He said spitting out the word "date" in an extremely nasty tone. "This is your big night and it could mean catastrophe for your career if you don't at least try and work the crowd a little!"

"But Stan," Finn replied in a seemingly cool voice that only hinted at the intense anger that hid underneath it. "You're absolutely right… This is MY party and I am on a DATE… I intend on spending this night… this ONE night… just with her."

"Finn, don't start acting like a naïve love struck teenager… You know this night is important… you can't just blow it off."

"HEY!" Rory yelled, speaking for the first time. "Finn understands the importance of this night… he's been doing interview for articles and television stations for the last HOUR… and we were only here 'hiding in the corner' for the last 5 MINUTES! So don't start accusing him of not taking his job seriously! Just relax and let him enjoy a few minutes…"

"I'm sorry, but after you've represented some of the biggest talent in the industry, I'll consider taking your advice on how to manage clients."

"Watch it Stan," Finn replied in a dangerously low voice. "You can insult me all you want but don't you even think about coming after Rory."

"Listen," Stan replied changing gears as he realized he had crossed a line. "Take a minute or two to calm down and then get back in there… the movie will be starting in 20 minuets so you'll have to take your seats soon anyway. I'm sorry if I insulted you Miss Gilmore, It's a very stressful evening."

And with that he abruptly turned walked away. His apology almost would have been nice, had it not been completely devoid of all sincerity. Stan was just trying to say something to keep his job, and both Rory and Finn knew this.

"We should go." Rory replied after a moment's silence.

"After a moment," Finn replied as he pulled Rory into an embrace. "Why do I have to go back out there," he said with a groan. "I mean between the waving and the smiling and giving interviews… it's just no fun…"

"Ahhh the life of an Australian Idol… not all its cracked up to be, is it?" She replied with a small chuckle.

"No it definitely isn't… what do you say we just escape out the back door… you know down the fire escape, into the waiting get away car, and just leave town… drive off into the sunset… and all that crap?"

"As much as I would love to run away with 'People Magazine's Sexiest Man Alive' you know we have to go back in there."

"Why do you always have to be right?" Finn replied with a long winded sigh.

"It's much more fun," She replied with an wicked smile.

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She could feel his hand on her leg, as they sat transfixed in the insanely huge movie theater as "That little thing called Love" (staring the break out sensation Finn Morgan!) played on a 60 foot screen. While Finn's hand lightly tickling her knee could never be described as a bad sensation, it was however unnerving. Apparently, it had only taken 30 minutes for him to completely forget about what happened the last time they got carried away with their PDA.

"Finn…" Rory hissed.

"Yes, love?" He whispered back in a suave voice.

"You do realize that your manager is sitting only a few seats away from us at the moment?"

"So?" He replied with a devilish smirk.

"So? SO that means we cannot do this right now! Stan already hates me … I don't want to give him even more reason to want to kill me" She said in a loud staged whisper which prompted an annoyed "SHH!" from someone behind her.

"He doesn't hate you," Finn replied in a whisper. "Who could ever hate you? No… He just greatly dislikes the person I become when I'm around you."

"And who might that be?" She replied with a skeptical look.

"A 'love struck teenager'"

"Finn," She replied as she tried unsuccessfully to keep a straight face. "For all intensive purposes, this is still a business function for you. We still have to act professional…"

"And who says we can't mix business and pleasure?" He replied suggestively.

"Finn… we can't do this…" she replied, but he could sense that her resolve was weakening.

…But before Finn could tempt her even more, Stan just happened to bump their seats as he stood up to get more popcorn.

"Sorry," he replied pointedly as he continued toward the isle. Rory and Finn soon turned back to the movie, but suddenly neither of the two were very interested in watching it any more…

TBC

A/N: Will Rory be able to survive the premiere with 'the management man' lurking? Will Stan finally get his comeuppances? AND Will Rory and Finn FINFALLY be able to spend a moment alone this evening?

…All these questions WILL be answered in the next installment of "Crazy Little Thing Called Love!

Haha sorry about that… I guess the inner television announcer in me just took over there for a second… lol anyway PLEASE REVIEW! It gives me motivation to write the chapters and get them posted sooner!