Title When Push Comes to Shove, You Go SPLAT
Beta Christine I love you hun…you're awesome
Disclaimer: I don't own Gilmore Girls, even though it would be totally awesome if I did. I can imagine myself walking around the set, talking it up with Alexis and Matt. Wouldn't that be a dream. And Luke's diner would be a little different. Two words: Glitter Menus!
Summery: Post Not as cute as pushkin It all started with a simple marriage prank. But what was once a harmless prank turns competitive when neither Rory nor Logan are willing to let each other win. How far are they willing to go before the other one cracks? Well, as far as they need to.
A/N It's finally done…YAY
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Chapter 6: Leveling the Playing Field
Rory stood in a state of shock. She knew he was good, but this? This was wow, just wow. He did know that by bringing his parents into this mess, he was going down as well, didn't he? Well if he didn't realize it now, he would in about two minutes.
"Hi Grandma, Grandpa." Rory managed to choke out, giving them a weak and very petrified smile.
"Rory, dear, what is this Logan is saying about you both being engaged?" Emily asked eagerly.
Rory just smiled, glancing at a smirking Logan before greeting the other two people at the table.
"Hello Mr. and Mrs. Huntzberger."
"Please Rory, its Mitchum and Shira." Mr. Huntzberger requested.
"Yes sir, I mean Mitchum. It's truly an honor to meet you both. I just love your piece on the different religions and their controversial customs. Brilliant, just brilliant." Rory said, shaking both of their hands. She had to admit, it was fun to meet Logan's family; especially Mitchum Huntzberger. But she would have liked it much better if they were under different circumstances.
Logan brushed by Rory while getting to his chair muttering "suck up" into her ear. She grinned in return and then took her seat across from him.
"My dear," Shira spoke out. "You don't know how much of a surprise and pleasure it is to meet you. I just can't believe that Logan is engaged. Please do tell, how did he propose?"
Richard and Mitchum exchanged glances. They too wanted to know if what the two "lovers" were saying was indeed true.
"Um…well. I think Logan should tell you, since he knows about it so well. He is the one who proposed after all." Rory said, turning a little pink.
"Oh, but honey, you tell it so much better than I do. Go on, tell them." Logan grinned. He so needed a tape recorder right now.
Rory looked over between her grandparents and Logan's parents. Did she really feel like bringing them into this mess? What would happen if she did? Damn, why did Logan have to put her in these situations? She could feel him smirking from behind her and that made her realize what she had to do.
"Well, we had been secretly dating for about a year and a half and…"
"You what? Why on earth didn't you two tell us sooner? Emily and Shira yelled in unison.
"We wanted everything quiet, mom. We didn't want youboth to try to force us down the alter." Logan sighed, a little bitterness in his voice.
"Anyway. I decided to play a prank on Logan, so I had grandpa help."
Yes, I remember that, quite well." Richard chuckled.
"And I knew he deserved it, especially after he played one on me."
"What can I say, Ace, you're easy to prank."
"And he totally fell for mine, by the way."
"Well well. Logan my boy; you're slipping. I thought you once boasted to be the king of pranks." Mitchum mocked him.
"Don't worry dad. I am and will always be." Logan reassured him, locking eyes with Rory the entire time.
"Or so he thinks. Anyway, a couple weeks ago, as we were going for coffee, in the middle of the whole school, he proposed." Rory finished, taking Logan's hand and batting her eyelashes a little over dramatically.
"Be careful there, Ace. Don't want you to poke an eye out, or anyone else's." Logan laughed.
"Oh my Rory let us see your ring." Emily sang, looking at the beautifully lit diamond ring on her finger.
"Oh Logan, you do have exquisite taste, in rings and in women." Shira said, gazing at the rock.
"So Logan, have you decided where the two of you are to live?" Mitchum asked.
Rory turned to look at the now paling Logan. She knew that he hadn't thought this scheme through enough.
"No dad, not yet. We did just get engaged after all. And we're kind of thinking of a long engagement. At least until I graduate."
"Or I die, whichever comes first." Rory, muttered causing Logan to laugh.
"Nonsense. This is a very good match, not to mention excellent publicity. No, we'll have to make an announcement in the papers. And maybe we can have it televised."
"Yes Mitchum, that sounds fine. And what about if we have the two do a couple interviews for the local magazines?"
"Of course Richard. That is a must."
"Emily, what color do you think we should have for the bridesmaid dresses?"
"I don't know, how about peach and lavender?"
"Yes, that sounds beautiful. I'll call Vera today and have her send us a personal magazine to pick styles from."
"Uh dad, I don't think…" Logan started, a little uneasy.
"Not now son. Richard and I are talking about the appearances and merger deals."
"Grandma, I really don't think that all of this is…"
"Rory darling, it's rude to interrupt your elders when they are talking."
Rory and Logan looked at each other with equally matched faces of horror.
"Mom, Dad, Richard, Emily, it seems that we have to cut the lunch short I'm afraid. Rory and I have to go back to school."
"Ok Logan, Bye." They all said, going back to their conversations.
Rory and Logan raced out the door and jumped back into Logan's car.
"Shit." Logan cursed out loud.
"Great, this is all your fault." Rory groaned, leaning her head back.
"Me? You're the one who went into detail about how we had been dating for like a year and a half."
"Well I wouldn't have done that if you hadn't done this stupid prank in the first place."
"But I didn't think this would happen. I must be getting dumber"
"Uh God, Logan. What are we going to do?"
"I vote you tell them that we were just joking."
"I'm not telling them. Like I said, I am going to win."
"Well, I'm not telling them. A Huntzberger never backs down from a challenge."
"Then what are we going to do?"
"I don't know. But I guess the first one to crack and break the news to the four wedding planners, loses."
"Well, may the best woman win."
"Man, you mean."
"Oh, you are so going down."
Rory and Logan stared at each other, each with a look of triumph in their eyes. It was only a matter of time until someone would break. But the question was, who would be first?