A/N Hey all! Here's the update! Sorry that it's up so darn late. I was hoping to get it done sooner, but we went on vacation and I couldn't get it done. Well, I'm in the writing mood so review and I actually might keep to my word and update faster lol.

Chapter 22): Drinking Games and Invisible Poles

Rory felt more confident then ever. All she had to do was grab the book and she was home free. She crawled to her space quickly but it wasn't until she almost bumped into the third guard's leg, that she realized that he was in front of her. She was about to make a run for it, when she become conscious that he hadn't seen her yet. Since the guard was walking in front of her, the light from his flashlight was there also. She shut her eyes and remained very still. She tried to imitate a pole. She even held her breath so that she almost felt invisible.

An Invisibility cloak would sure come in handy right now. She thought as she remained like a statue. Her heart was beating so fast that she felt as though it would rip out of her chest. At any moment, he could see her and there goes her spot in the LDB. She didn't know what else to do. She was sure that the guard would see her when he came back the same way and she couldn't do anything but stand there and look stupid. What made her even madder was the fact that the book was not even two yards in front of her and she couldn't get it. All that work for nothing.

As Rory ranted in her head with her eyes still tightly shut, she didn't notice Logan sneak close to the guard and put a rather large library book in front of his path. A minute later she heard a big thump and opened her eyes to see the guard on the floor looking very surprised.

"What the hell was that?" The first guard shouted to the others.

"My leg." The third groaned as he grabbed hold of his hurt tendon.

The two other guards ran up to the third. This gave Rory the break that she needed and she crawled as fast as she could over to the book and then back to Logan who was again by the stairs.

"Let's go." She whispered and the two quietly raced down the steps and out the library door.

Meanwhile, Finn had taught Louise, the guard lady, a drinking game. He said it was called "Spell It". It was like a spelling bee, but you had to drink a shot if you got the question wrong. The two were sitting not very close to the entrance, with Louise's back to it and Finn positioned so he could watch for his two best friends. Apparently Finn and Louise were both great spellers because they had each only taken about two shots.

When the Library door opened, Finn saw the two with the book run to the car. He was about to join them when he remembered that they still had to return it without being seen.

"You're up." Louise chirped as she handed him a shot.

"You think I'm going to fail, luv? Do you have no confidence in me whatsoever?" Finn joked with her.

"No, but this word is a hard one. Ok, spell the word 'ambidextrous'."

"Ok, ambidextrous." Finn said as he watched the two race back into the building.

"Told you it was a hard one." She laughed as she watched him think.

"Uh A-M-B-I-D-E-X-T-R-O-U-S, ambidextrous." Finn said, unsure of his answer.

"God Finn, You are really smart. You're right."

"And you had no faith in me." Finn smiled.

"Apparently you're an even better speller than I."

'No, I don't think so." He said winking at her.

"Well, my turn." She said as she waited for her word.

"Ok, uh……ooh here's a good one. Spell neighbor."

"Finn why neighbor?"

"Because. I never could spell that name when I was younger."

"You were seven."

"Yes, but how did you know that?"

"Because you already told me that earlier."

"OK, Fine. Spell 'hydrochlorothiazide'.

"Hydro-what?"

"Hydrochlorothiazide."

"Do you even know what that means?"

"Yes, and if you spell it then I might tell you."

"Fine. Umm H-Y-D-R-O-C-H-L-O-R-O-T-H-A-Z-I-D-E."

"Nope, you forgot an "i"."

"Well at least tell me what that is."

"Fine it's…" Finn started but then saw Rory and Logan come back out of the building and then motion for him to follow.

"You know what, its really late luv. I gotta go."

"But you didn't tell me…"

"I'll tell you next time. Ok, Bye." Finn said running over to catch up with his friends.

Rory and Logan were out of breath, leaning against the car laughing, when Finn caught up to them.

"What Happened? Tell me everything" Finn demanded.

As Rory and Logan started to tell Finn what had happened, Logan's memory was pulled back to that very stressful time that happened not too long ago.

-Flashback-

We were already an hour late when we snuck into the state library. Rory looked nervous and so did I. Even though it was a simple enough task, there were so many risks involved. While I wasn't worried about myself, I stressed about my girlfriend. Could she pull this off? There was only one way to find out.

We snuck up to the top of the building, Rory telling me that it would be easier to get out that way. I could hear the beat of my heart throbbing in my ears. Our hands were clammy. We tried to be brave though. At least I did. I didn't want Rory to think I doubted her. I had to act like this would be a no brainier. When we finally found the right room, I told Rory that I would wait by the stairs. Even though I knew I was right in my decision, a part of me still wanted to go with her so that I could help her if I needed to.

I watched her and she looked like she had everything under control. I was about to relax when I saw the third guard strolling up to her. I thought that she had seen him but apparently she hadn't. She kept crawling closer and closer to him and I was sure the gig was up. Then I got a brilliant idea. I knew that we weren't supposed to help her in the challenges, but come on, she's my girlfriend. I had to protect her. I saw her frozen in one place, probably with fear, so I put the biggest book I could find in front of the guard. He, of course, fell over it and then Rory was able to finish her challenge no sweat.

When we got outside, we ran up to the car and I positioned her with the book. Then using my phone, I took her picture and we ran back to the library. I saw Finn talking with the guard lady so I new that getting back in would be no problem. Once inside again, we ran back up to the third floor. Then cautiously we looked around for the guards. The guard was still on the ground blubbering like a baby. I didn't think that I had seriously hurt the guy, but apparently I had. Rory snuck up and returned the book. Just as I was about to feel guilty about his leg, I heard the first guard, a big strong looking man, grumble to the guard.

"It's just a little sprain you big baby. No wonder you still live at home. You thirty-five year old mama's boy."

I almost laughed out loud at the comment. Apparently Rory also found it amusing. I could see her eyes dancing with laughter and delight. I had a feeling she would be mocking him later. As long as her mocking wasn't aimed in my direction, it was fine by me. Then with smiles on our faces, we ran done the stairs and out the door.

-End of Flashback-

"Logan? Are you ok there, Bloke?" Finn asked, waving his hands in front of a very spaced out Huntzberger.

"Huh? Oh yeah, yeah great. Did Rory tell you about that Guard? What a baby." Logan said. She still didn't know that he had helped her.

"Thank the god of redheads and booze that that book was there." Finn replied.

"Yeah. Talk about good luck." Logan said, keeping the secret.

Suddenly Logan's cell phone rang and all three jumped.

"You really should get a song as you're ring tone, Logan." Rory told him.

"Huntzberger." Logan said answering his phone.

"Where's Rory?" the voice on the other line said shrilly.

"Uh, Paris?" Logan asked.

"Who else do you think it is? The President?" Paris snapped.

"Uh…" Logan responded moving the cell a little farther from his ear.

"Answer my question. Where is she? I know you know! Gilmore hasn't been home for three days and it's not like her. It's like YOU!" Paris yelled.

"It's for you." Logan whispered as he handed Rory the phone and rubbed his ear.

"What? What? I will NOT be ignored. Hello? Huntzberger? I swear if anything has happened to Rory, I will hunt you down…"

"Paris, I'm here and I'm fine. What's up?" Rory spoke calmly.

"Rory, God, Where are you? Why didn't you call me? That was really irresponsible of you."

"Sorry Paris. It was a kind of spare of the moment."

"I was worried sick. And you never answered you're phone."

"That's because I accidentally left it in Jess' car."

"JESS' CAR. Are you serious? Why were…."

"Uh look Paris, I have to go. I'll call you later, Bye." Rory said quickly ending the call.

"Paris is one scary woman. She's a shrew, I tell you." Logan groaned.

"This Paris, luv, is a Shrew? Oh tell me where I can meet her. I will tame her." Finn said standing tall.

"Oh God, me and my big mouth. Logan groaned as the three got in the car and left.

A/N: Review…and I know this isn't about GG, but does anyone watch So You Think You Can Dance? If you do, I hope that you were as excited as I was when my favorite dancer Bengi won eek! Sad about Donyelle though. I really thought that she was good. Well enough with my rant…some of you don't even know what I'm talking about. Sorry about that for those who don't. Well Review..Ooh and whoever can tell me what Hydrochlorothiazide means gets a shiny yellow star in my book lol.