A/N: See? I didn't lie! Another chapter for your enjoyment!

"Kirk? What are you doing here?" Rory stared at him. Was he a boyfriend? An ex-boyfriend?

"Oh, hello Rory," He said pleasantly. "It was your mom's turn for me to stay at her house," He explained, leaning the umbrella against the wall.

"Oh, I see. My mom isn't going to be here for a while. She got into an accident."

"Oh, then I guess I'll just hang out with you guys, you know, if you don't mind," He shrugged.

"Let me make a quick call," She excused herself.

"Hi, I'm Kirk," He said casually.

"Logan," I said unsure about what to make of this guy. There was an awkward pause.

"Hello?" Babette answered the phone on the first ring.

"Hi Babette. It's me, Rory."

"Rory! I'm so sorry to hear about your mom!" Babette cried.

"It's okay. Um, how did you hear about that?"

"Miss Patty, news travels fast, sweetheart! Is there anything I can do for you?"

"Actually, yes. Kirk is here-"

"Say no more. Go ahead and send him over," Babette interrupted.

"Thanks so much! Bye!" Rory said, sounding happier. She walked back over the foyer where Kirk and I were still standing. "Kirk, Babette and Morey want you to stay with them tonight," Rory told him.

"...Do I get to play with the cats?" Kirk asked.

"I don't know, you'll have to ask when you get there," She played the words in her favor. He skipped over to the living room and grabbed his suitcase.

"Bye Rory and Logan," He left.

"Well, that wasn't weird at all," I said lightly. She laughed.

"I'm assuming that you'll want to stay in my room," She changed the subject.

"Then where will you sleep?" I asked her as we sauntered into the living room.

"My mom's room," She stated simply.

"If you're sure," I replied.

"Positive," She walked over to a cabinet and pulled out a movie. She walked over to the T.V and put the movie in, while placing the cover on the coffee table. "Pippi Longstocking".

She sat down on the couch right next to me and pushed the play button. The title song began playing and she was singing along. "Sing along!" She urged.

"I don't even know the words, Ace," I pointed out. She hit the subtitles button and the lyrics came up. She looked at me expectantly. I began to mumble out the words, not really singing.

"Logan," She sighed. I turned a little to look at her. She was pouting slightly, using Bambi eyes.

I was a jerk. She just had the worst day ever and all she was asking me to do was sing. This time I sang along. I could practically feel her smile as we finished the rest of the song. I listened to her criticize the movie, and even I joined in, putting my own comments whenever I agreed. After the first 45 minutes, Ace began to quiet down until she was completely silent. I felt her body lean against mine. I looked over at her. She was fast asleep. I picked her up bridal-style and carried her up to her mom's room. I pulled the covers back and set her down. I pulled the covers back on top of her.

"Goodnight Ace," I breathed, then pressed my lips to her forehead and let them linger there for a few seconds. I closed the door quietly behind me and walked back downstairs. It bothered me that I was not a commitment-type of guy, but I was ready and willing to change all of that for Rory. I sighed as I turned off the television and ventured off to find Rory's room. It was right off the kitchen, so not too hard to find. I opened the door and immediately plopped down on the bed. I was more tired than I thought. I set the alarm on my phone for 7:00 a.m....

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I fell out of bed when the alarm went off; I wasn't expecting that. I looked around the room. It took me a second to realize where I was and why I was here. I got up and looked at my reflection in the large mirror. I ran my fingers through my hair to mess it up like I did every morning. It decided to stay flat on my head today. Well, fine then. I walked out into the kitchen and yawned. First things first, I needed to write a note to Rory telling her I would be out for a little while. I grabbed a random pen that was sitting on the table and a post-it note. I wrote out the note quickly and went upstairs. I silently opened the door and put the note on her night stand. She was still out cold. I stared at her for a moment before leaving again. Okay, nest thing on the list was Luke's Diner. I would get something to eat for me and get something for Ace and then head up to Yale to get fresh clothes for the both of us.

I had a peaceful drive to the diner. When I got to the diner it was barely opening. Luke opened the door for me.

"Morning, Logan," Luke said, pulling down a chair from one of the tables.

"Good morning," I said, helping him with the rest of the chairs.

"Rory's not with you?" He asked, making conversation.

"Nah, she's still asleep," I responded casually.

"Let me guess, after the diner you guys went to the inn, ate ice cream, and on the way to her house, she got mad at you for letting her eat so much, and then you watched Pippi Longstocking," Luke chuckled.

"Actually, yes," I was surprised.

"It happens every Friday," Luke continued. "And she made fun of the movie, and made you sing along."

I nodded.

"Well congratulations, you've been Gilmored," He continued to laugh.

"They made you do that, too?"

"Oh definitely. So the usual for Rory, I guess and for you?"

"Um, just some scrambled eggs will do," I shrugged. He nodded, walking back to the kitchen. For the rest of the time we talked about sports and other little things. He handed me a box full of food and a tray filled with four cups of coffee. We both stared at the food before laughing. I left easily and drove back to the house. I slipped in and put the food in the refrigerator and left again.

Ta da! I have just a little editing to do, so I'm not exactly sure if I'm going to get the next chapter up tonight or tomorrow afternoon. Maybe if I get lots of happy reviews I'll update tonight! :)