AN: i think i caught a writing bug, they seem to be writting themselves and i love reading reviews, so here you go!
Ch 12
"So you're planning on asking her tonight? Isn't that too planned? And too soon even for you?" Colin questions looking at the 8 carat diamond that I bought for Rory. I want to spend the rest of my life with her. Sure, it's only been 3 months, but we know each other for years and I need her.
"I love her mate, and I want to spend the rest of my life with her. You just know when it's right" I say walking out with her Valentine's Day gift.
"Two gifts, laying it on thick aren't we?" he laughs.
"This one is to throw her off on the ring, I want it to be perfect when I ask and if it's not tonight then I'll wait" I say as the bell rings.
"Expecting someone" he questions as I answered the door.
"Hey Olivia" I say.
"I have something for you" she says bring in a large picture on a wheel cart.
"New art piece, man" Colin laughs.
"It's from Rory" she says smiling and I smirk. What would she send me?
"She said to deliver it before you leave to meet her and to open it alone" Olivia says.
"Well, did my girlfriend also tell you where I'm supposed to hang it" I question smirking since that's so Rory.
"Bedroom and only in the bedroom" she says and I bring her down there before she leave. I take off the wrapping to see the picture I took of her in Australia. She was sleeping nude on the satin sheet that draped over her like a goddess. I loved it. Her hair is lying over the pillow and the sheet is tangled between her one leg and you can see one breast opposite the leg and her hip with new butterfly tattoo she got while we were there. I laugh not believing that she got Olivia to paint it on canvas and gave it to me. I was teasing her about hanging it over the bed.
"Man, what is it" Colin says and stop quickly when he sees it.
"That's too much of Gilmore for me, but damn she's hot" he says.
"She wants to me hang it over the bed" I state smirking walking over and moving the Monet paint to hang it knowing we are coming back here later. He laughs.
"That's odd, doesn't Gilmore like PDA and that's nudity" he laughing at the ironic behavior of her but grabbing the Monet painting from me.
"I took it in Australia" I say smiling at picture.
"There's a note here" he says handing me an envelope. I open the letter after we hung the picture and I love the idea of seeing her there.
I know you love this picture and I have to admit that I look sexy in it too. I figure with me hanging above your bed, you'll always have sweet dreams and think of me. Can't wait to see you later Finny! All my love Rory
"That confirms it you're asking her tonight, aren't you?" Colin says reading the letter and I nod.
"Hey" she smiles walking out of the bedroom in a dark red halter dress with an open back and sequins on the halter and I swallow hard. It's sexy and short, just like I asked for. She's incredibly sexy and all mine. How did I get so lucky?
"That's some dress love" I smirk kissing her sweetly.
"You said dress sexy, Mr. Morgan and I wouldn't want to disappoint you" she laughs walking to get her coat in those stiletto black heels that make her legs look miles long. I had to swallow again to be able to speak.
"That I did, but I think I'm going to be bloody hard the rest of the night looking at you" I smirk.
"We could always just stay here and see what I can do about that" she says purposed running her hand against my pants. I groan and she laughs.
"Later love, we must feed you first" I say.
"Hey Finn"
she says and I look at her. We're in the elevator.
"Yes love" I state.
"Did you…you know?" she starts biting her lip.
"It's already up on the wall kitten and I bloody loved it. Now, I need is you in my bed every night and I'll be a happy man" I say kissing her temple.
"In due time Mr. Morgan" she says linking her arm through mine as we leave the elevator and head to the limo. I want her to move in, but she said that we need out space sometimes.
"This place is so romantic Finn" she says looking around at the private booths with curtains that hide us from the other customers downstairs. It's the VIP level with only 4 tables. Stephanie found it last week and made sure I brought her here.
"Then it's a good thing we're here" I say and she looks at me.
"Are you okay, you seem off or something" she says running her fingers along the top of my hand.
"Just thinking, I'm sorry" I say lifting her hand and kissing the palm.
"Tell me what it is" she says softly moving closer to me in the booth.
"I love you" I say and she smiles.
"And I love you Finn, but we did establish that weeks ago" she says and I can see it in her eyes.
"These past few months have been better than I ever imaged love, bring you to Australia, falling in love with you; it's more than I could ever ask for" I say and she nods still unaware what is coming.
"You're not breaking up with me are you? It's not the right place for that" she jokes.
"Quite the opposite kitten" I say placing the ring box on the table. I can see her gasp for air as her hand covers her mouth and she look at me. I move her hand down because I want to see her.
"Finn" she says.
"I want it to be you. I want it to be us forever love. I want it to be you that I come home to after a long day. I want it to you that I kiss first thing in the morning and the last kiss at night. I want to spend a lifetime being your one. I want to spend the rest of my days loving only you Rory. Marry me" I say lifting the top to show her the ring. She's crying. Is that good?
"Yes" she says softly and I almost missed it.
"Yes, Finn" she says and I cup her face kissing her as sealing the deal.
"You did say yes kitten or did I just think that, god I imaged you saying yes and I hope you did, but… " I question but she cuts me off with anther kiss
"I said yes Finn. I want it to be you. I don't care if people think we're crazy. I don't care that they will think it's too soon. I want to be your wife, have your children and be your one" she says and my heart expands. I never thought kids, but that sounds good to me.
"Then this is yours" I say lifting the ring out and sliding it on her left hand and she still crying slightly "kitten?"
"I'm sorry, it's just I didn't expect this, I want this, but I never expected it this early" she mumbles. "I can take it back and call it a trial run for later" I state reaching for the ring.
"Don't even think about Finn" she laughs slapping my hand away. "Okay, fine keep it" I joke and she kisses me cheek "what was that for?"
"Because I can and I'm going to be your wife…oh think we can get married in Australia?" she questions extremely happy.
"If we wait for November when it's warm there, you can have it at the house, we have plenty of room" I say pouring some champagne for us.
"That gives us what 9 months that should be enough time" she says pulling out her blackberry and I snatch it from her. "Hey" she says surprised.
"We have plenty of time love, don't need to plan it all tonight, plus we need to celebrate" I state pocketing the blackberry and handing her a glass of champagne.
"You're right I suppose, but I have to call my mom" she says drinking the glass down.
"She already knows, as does your dad" I state and she looks wide eye at me. "What, I had to ask them" I laugh.
Flashback
"Finn, this is a surprise. You do know that Rory's not here…oh did you bring her with you. Will blows bubbles now, she has to see it" Lorelai says looking behind me.
"It's just me, I hope that's okay" I state.
"Of course, you're welcome here anytime" she says closing the door after me.
"Luke, Finn's here" she yells and he comes in from the kitchen.
"Did Rory send you for supplies already? Is she eating more than usual?" he laughs.
"Actually Rory has no idea I'm here. She's with Leigh doing layouts all day. Phone shut off until 7 tonight" I say and Lorelai nods.
"Then can I ask why you drive all the way from NY to see us" Lorelai questions.
"Well, it's about Rory" I say getting nervous; this was one thing parents don't teach you.
"You didn't get my baby pregnant and she's afraid to come home to mommy, did you" Lorelai laughs and Luke just shakes his head.
"I think Finn's here asking for permission to marry Rory, Lor" Luke says and I nod.
"Already, damn exotic men work fast. Luke why couldn't you be exotic we would have been married for years already" Lorelai says and I'm getting more nervous as I'm sitting across from them.
"I want to see the ring" she says looking at me. I knew this would happen, she's just like Rory. I pull out the blue box and hand it to her.
"Damn, that's a rock" she says picking it up and looking at it. "Can I marry you instead" she jokes.
"Sorry, but there's only one girl for me and that's your daughter" I say honestly.
"Oh, you're good. What mom can refuse you now? Luke why can't you say sweet things like that?" she questions placing the ring back in the box.
"So, is that a yes" I question ready to break into a sweat here.
"Finn, relax. You have my permission and Luke's to ask her. But the final decision will be Rory's alone. I will not voice an opinion to her, but to you I will. You treat her like I always wished a man would. She loves you and I can see how happy you make her. It may be slightly earlier for this, but if it's true love then it will all work out" Lorelai says standing up.
"That's more than I need Lorelai, but thank you" I say and she hugs me.
"Go it's a long drive to Boston and back if you want to be home before Rory" she laughs already knowing the plans.
"Finn, this is a surprise" Christopher Hayden says walking into the parlor. I called ahead and found out he was visiting his mother in Hartford. That made things easier.
"I was wondering if we could talk" I say more nervous now then I was in Stars Hollow.
"You want permission to marry Rory don't you" he smirks at me before pouring two scotches.
"Yes sir" I state taking the drink. Did Lorelai already call him?
"Go ahead down it, you need it to calm your nerves" he laughs and I do. I'm doing all this without any alcohol. The boys will think I'm nuts.
"You and Rory know each other from Yale correct" he says as we sit.
"Yes" I say.
"And you saw what happened with Logan" he continues with the questioning.
"I watch first hand unfortunately and hated him many times for it. He knows it and Rory already is aware that I went after him countless times for hurting her. I liked her then but had to stay in the background because she chose Logan" I say honestly.
"But you have her now, and you refuse to let her go, correct?" he smirks and I nod.
"Do you love her?" he says and I smile.
"I never knew that I could love someone as I do Rory, I was taught to never let anyone too close. But that was impossible with Rory. There's not a day or an hour that goes by that I don't think of her" I say smiling.
"And Lorelai, what did she say" he questions.
"That the final decision will only be Rory's and she will not stand in the way, but knows that she loves me and that I make her happy like she always wanted a man to do" I say recapping her words. "Then why are you here" he says standing up.
"No matter what happened while she grew up, you're still her dad and she loves you. You can do no wrong in her eyes, you're her dad and that's why I'm here" I state standing up.
"Then ask her, Finn. I have seen my daughter happy, sad, depressed and afraid, but when she's with you, she's carefree and smiling like she hasn't since she was a little girl. I only want the best for her, any father would" he says extending his hand to me and I shake it.
"Thank you" I say surprised that this was easier than I thought.
End of flashback
"I love you Finn" she says leaning over kissing me after I explained how I asked them.
"I love you too Rory" I say kissing her more passionately.