Author's note : Thanks to all my readers. I'd love to read reviews and comments.
Author's note 2 : I do not own Gilmore Girls, Ferris Bueler's day off, Pretty in Pink nor The Rocky Horrror Picture Show.
Chapter 11 : Let's do the time Warp!
"Rory… come on… answer…"
"Hello Finn?"
"Yes, Love, am I calling at a bad time?"
"We're about to arrive at the conference."
"Oh! Just wanted to let you know Logan is a dad."
"Wow, it happened! Is everyone fine and healthy?"
"From what I gather yes. Baby and mother are well. Logan seems as high as a kite."
"Wow, I just… send them my best!" Rory's voice seemed distant.
"Love, are you OK?"
"Yeah! I just wished he had told me, you know… personally."
"Rory… He did. You'll see the email when you log on. I just wanted to talk to my gorgeous girlfriend and this gave me the perfect excuse to hear your voice before tonight."
"Ah! So sweet. Who would have thought two years ago?"
"Two years ago Logan wouldn't have appreciated me calling just to hear your voice… And you were afraid of my extreme sexiness!"
"Yeah right! Your drunk charming ways to woo women. I seriously prefer your sober sweetness."
"So when is it again we'll be able to get together?"
"I don't know Finn, I do have a few days coming up, week of Halloween."
"That would be perfect. We could have themed party! What do you say?"
"Hmm, how about I meet you in NY and we go to a RHPS screening? Aren't they still holding those regularly in NY?"
"I have no idea what you're talking about love."
"The Rocky Horror Picture Show, the movie. You've got to have seen it at least once?"
"Isn't that an old movie with Susan Sarandon"
"Yes! Ever watched it?"
"No."
"Oh , you so need to watch it once before I get there. We need to figure out who you'd like to go as…"
"What exactly are you saying?"
"I can't believe you're going to be a virgin. You're going to love this experience. I need to tell Lorelei, she's so going to want to join us."
"Virgin, me? I really don't follow you and not sure I want to. What the hell are you babbling about."
"I gotta go Finn. We'll talk later? I'll explain don't worry and you're going to love it."
"OK Love, later."
"Thanks, bye."
After the conference while going back to the Hotel…
"Lorelei's pleasure hut… everything to enhance your experience how can I help you?"
"Well, I need a costume of a French maid and a nerdy looking guy…"
"Oh my god Rory, are you going to a Rocky Horror without me?"
"Hey Mom! How are you?"
"Good… but answer me, are you going to a Rocky Horror Picture Show without your pal Magenta?"
"Mom, I want to be Magenta for once… Well, I might, with Finn on Halloween. He's never been and has never even seen the movie."
"What! Seriously?"
"Yep, I think he's going to love it. I was thinking of going to New York for Halloween as I'm off for 4 consecutive days. I would be flying on Sunday night and coming back on Thursday Nov. 1st."
"Oh can I join you guys? I haven't been since we went a while back. But honey, I need to be Magenta… you have Finn, you could be Brad and Janet."
"I'll see with Finn. I might have scared him talking about it."
"Isn't he like a "Cease the day" type of guy?"
"Yeah but still he had no clue what I was talking about… "
"Once again, introducing a virgin… almost every time I go. But Finn's going to be a fun one to watch though."
"Yeah… won't tell him though about the ceremony… it will be a surprise. But he does need to watch it once before. I'll check if it would be OK with him and let you know"
"So how is it, the distance thing again?"
"Well, it's hard. We just got together last week I feel like we just had an affair or something. But still I feel close to him. We talk constantly but it's not like if we had a relationship before. I just wish I could be with him all the time."
"I get you. But I'm sure you're going to make it work."
"So how about you and Luke?"
"We're doing great. The town though is once again meddling. Can you believe it's the 3rd time they had a meeting on our relationship? I tell you Taylor does not have a life."
"And you just realized this?"
"No but now he's just getting worse."
"Mom, can we talk later, I just arrived at the Hotel."
"OK Hun, love you!"
…. later that night Rory had been working on her article and she remember that Finn indicated she had received Logan's email.
To : Finn, Colin, Steph, Rory
From : Logan
Object : My son!
Hey Guys,
I just got home from the hospital. Bobbie gave birth to my son Matthew Logan Huntzberger. He is perfect. Bobbie and he are doing great. They should be discharged in 2 days. Honestly, I don't know how to describe how I'm feeling. I'm afraid of screwing up. This is more important than any business venture. It's a life, an innocent one. And he is so tiny. When I first held him something just clicked. I know that he is the most important thing I have now.
He was born on October 12th at 10:50 pm. Already a night owl. He weighted 7.4 pounds, very healthy with an appetite. Bobbie and I talked a lot in the last few days, she's coming to live in my new house but no, we're not together. It's more convenient this way, I can help more, be there whenever. I want to thank you guys for the reality check. You are all welcome to come and visit, meet my son.
Your friend, Logan…
Note : See the pictures! He is perfect isn't he ?
Rory read the email and even though she was over Logan and happy with Finn, she felt some kind of jealousy. Maybe it was that he was having the life they would have been having if she'd married him. Could she have that with Finn. With her career, could she afford to have kids? Being an oversea correspondent would be hard and now being on the road made her rethink hear dream. She missed having a home, somewhere she was based at. She felt she missed having something, someone anchoring her to reality. Could Finn replace the role her mom had played in her life so far. She really hope he could, she wanted him to.
Once she had submitted her article, she decided to see if Finn was available for a phone call. God she wished he was with her.
Rory_GH: Finn?
Aussi_boy81: Hey love, r u done for the night?
Rory_GH: Yeah, are you ?
Aussi_boy81: Well yes, calling at the hotel, what's the number and your room?
"Hey Finn!"
"Love, how was your day?"
"Good. Kind of getting tired of hearing more or less the same information though. You?"
"Great day on my part. I gave my dad my business plan. He will submit it to the Board of trustees and they'll look into it. If all goes well, I might move on to this new project. It would be my own banner."
"I'm so happy for you!"
"So about those plan for Halloween?"
"Someone is eager to have a visit?"
"Yes, I do miss having you in my arms love. "
"Yeah, I do miss those arms. So back to Halloween, I was thinking, if you are available, I could come on the Sunday evening and come back on the Thursday."
"So 4 days all to myself Love. Do you know how much I want to see you? "
"Probably as much as I do?"
"We'll just have to see then. But if you know what I plan to do to you… you'd be blushing."
"Finn! I am blushing… but I need to ask if we can meet with my mom."
"You know love, I'm all for a threesome but your mom, that would be just wrong."
"Be serious a bit. I was telling her I was going to New York around Halloween and she would like to join us if we're going to the Rocky Horror Picture Show."
"I still have no clue on what this is all about your Rocky Horror thingy."
"The Rocky Horror Picture Show is a cult movie and some people do theater reenactment with the movie in background. You'll love it. We can dress as the characters, and it is an audience participation act. Lots of fun."
"OK, so when is this going on and where?"
"Usually they have some showing in some theaters and often have some special Halloween representations. I was thinking of going on the 30th if there is one. I'll do the research."
"You've been to one… does not scream Rory Gilmore to me."
"No but it screams Lorelei Gilmore."
"You have a point. So I should watch it then."
"Yeah, but live, it's 10000 times better. Beware though; it's filled with singing, dancing and transvestites."
"What?" Finn says laughing loudly "Transvestites?"
"Humm hum."
"Suddenly I'm feeling really curious."
"So for costumes, either we go as Brad and Janet or I was maybe thinking of going as Magenta… sexy maid outfit and all."
"I would vote for the latter if it wasn't in a public place… If you do have such a costume, please bring it." Finn added and Rory could imagine his smirk.
"We have time to plan. And I don't but mom does, she usually goes as Magenta."
"If you're here on Sunday, will you be up for a family supper with my folks?"
"Yes, I'd love to but could we have it some other day than on Sunday. I would just rather spend it with you, alone"
"I knew it. You just want to abuse my body; I can understand that."
"Finn, seriously, I might be tired."
"I'll see with me Mom and Dad and try to find another evening then."
"Thanks, can't wait to see you again… this is hard, being away."
"Yeah, me too. Did you see Little Huntz's picture?"
"Yes, so cute. Are you going to see him soon?"
"I was thinking about it. I wanted to talk to Colin and Steph see what they are planning."
"Oh, OK."
"Would you like to come with us?"
"I don't know. I kind of think it might be weird me visiting their place."
"Think about it. We could stay at one of my family's Hotel in London and make it a Vacation."
"Then it would need to be Thanksgiving."
"That might be difficult. Maybe if we leave on the Friday. I'll look into this."
"Okay. Finn, I'm getting sleepy… " Rory said yawning.
"Sorry Love. Go and get your beauty sleep."
"hugs and kisses Finn."
"Same here."
Before Rory logged off of her pc …
To : Logan
From : Rory
Object : Little Huntz
Hey Logan,
I just want to congratulate you for your son. I am glad all is good with both Matthew and his mom. Take care of him.
Your friend, Rory.
A couple of days later.
"Hey mate! How are you?"
"Finn! Finally we speak directly. I am fine, tired but fine."
"So how's fatherhood so far?"
"Tiring but good. Bobbie and Matthew got home yesterday. They are all settled in now. The nursery is still not completed but Matthew sleeps in Bobbie's room now. She's great with him."
"Good to hear. So We were thinking of a little London escapade around thanksgiving. Would we be imposing?"
"Who's we?"
"Colin, Steph, Yours truly and Rory. You knew about Rory and I didn't you?"
"yeah, I figured. We only have 1 more guestroom though."
"No problem, Anyway, I don't think Rory would be comfy sleeping at your place. So Colin and Steph would go to your place, Rory and I will be at my Hotel downtown. Might even work a bit while there."
"That would be good. I'll see with Bobbie first. And I'll get back to you."
"So … Rory and you. I have a hard time picturing you too together."
"Well, we've both grown up in the last year and it's kind of new and with her on the road, we haven't seen each other since her birthday."
"And you're ok with it?"
"I have to be. I wish she was here with me but it's her job. It's important to her and I wouldn't change her for the world."
"Now come on Finn, it's me you're talking to; I know you and you had a girl every other night at Yale. How are you handling the lack of… intimacy?"
"Are you trying to butt into my relationship with her mate. Are you saying that I should go on in life as I did in College… even you know this is not the way to live. I had issues back then and I solved them now, I deserve all that she is giving me, all that she can give me. I will not be manipulated into re-questioning me and her. I only want her, no one else would do. She's worth the waiting."
"But you didn't mind the Madeline sexcapade on Labour day week-end…"
"I was not with Rory at the time and you know I was really drunk. I hadn't had a one night since last fall before Madeline. That meant nothing and if I had been sober, nothing would have had happened. Fuck Logan, if you're not OK with us we won't go in November, it's us both or none of us."
"Sorry Finn. Dropping it man. You do whatever you want. Just don't hurt her."
"I won't, that was all you Logan."
"That was not called for. "
"You're right. Sorry Mate. Anyhow, get back to me so I can do reservations OK?
"Will do."
Finn was waiting at the airport. Rory's plane was delayed half an hour which was good since he was late. It was now 7:15 and the plane had landed a bit earlier. He kept looking towards the stream of people coming toward him. More or less 10 minutes later he saw her. She seemed nervous, as nervous as he was himself. He felt like a teenage boy about to pick up the date of his dreams. When she looked up, they made eye contact and both of them felt the butterflies. Keeping their gaze on each other, he smiled at her and she smiled back. She looked better than he remembered. She was wearing skinny jeans and a tight fitting blouse. Her leather jacket on her arms. Arriving within arm's reach, she dropped her stuff on the floor and launched herself in his arms. "Hey" is all she said before hugging him tightly and inhaling his smell. He breathed deeply and as she was about to loosen her embrace, he bent his head and kissed her passionately. She hung onto him and after a few minutes, they parted.
"Hey Love, how was your flight?" Finn asked picking her suitcases.
"Good thanks."
"Ready to go?"
"Yes, any plans for tonight" Rory asked hoping there was none because she needed a good dose of Finn.
Finn smiled.
"Of course… I am planning on locking you up and making sweet passionate love to you all night long." He knew she would blush and he loved that she did.
Rory would never mention that it was also her plan.
"hmm… and what if I want to eat?"
"You've had 3 weeks to eat… now is time to devour your boyfriend." He whispered in her ears as they were leaving the building toward the parking lot. "Don't worry, food will be provided" he added smirking at her.
"Good cause I was about to turn back !" she answered smiling back at him.
On the way toward Finn's loft, they talked non stop. Even though they had both been really nervous at meeting again, once they were in proximity, it felt so much like being with someone they had known forever. Rory automatically put her hand on Finn's knee in the car and they kept looking at each other appreciating the company. Rory couldn't help looking at her handsome boyfriend. He was wearing dark blue jeans with a dress up shirt and a jacket. He had this way of moving that was so sexy. She smiled looking at him and her hand venture a bit higher on his thigh. He smiled back at her with a knowing smile before saying…
"Careful there love, I need my concentration while driving." She blushed once more as he knew she would. And as she was about to bring back her hand toward his knee, he put his on hers to leave it there.
Once in his building, he parked and as she was about to open her door, he just called her name and as she turned toward him, he kissed her again. She answered to his kiss deepening it into a complete making out session. They stopped when air was needed and parted panting for air.
"I think we need to go up now..." He said softly.
"Yeah."
He opened his door and was opening hers in seconds. Hi picked up her suitcases, she took her purse and jacket and they went toward the elevators. As it was going up, both couldn't help but look at each other… touch each other but people did enter the elevator and part of the way up was spent in silence. Arriving at the top floor. They headed toward Finn's loft and before the door closed they were kissing again… Finn locked the door and while not stopping to kiss Rory, they headed toward his bedroom. Which is where they spent most of the evening getting reacquainted with each other's body, mind and soul.
The next day, Rory woke up in Finn's arms. She did not want to move, afraid to wake him up. She looked up at him and realized he was looking at her, already awake.
"Morning love, slept well?" He asked.
"Morning Finn, better than I had for a while. You?"
"Wonderfully. I wish I could always wake up with you in my arms. Although we kind of messed up the sheets last night." He said smirking at the thought of the night they had spent.
"Well, yes, hum…" and Finn just laughed wholeheartedly at her lack of answer.
"Don't worry love, nobody will find out how much of a mess you can make in a bedroom, it will stay in between you and I… and the maid." He said and winked at her. "So are you up for breakfast?"
"Do you really need to ask?"
They made their way toward the kitchen after putting on some clothing. The smell of coffee was already filling the place. Their food from last night was still on the counter. Finn cleaned up quickly and started putting bagels, crescents, chocolate crescent, muffins, jams and what not on the counter. He poured Rory a large cup of coffee and took one himself. "I thought we could hang out today and do whatever you want. We are expected at my parent at 6 pm. Until then, I am all yours. " She smiled at him and kissed him sweetly.
They spend most of the day talking and walking outside enjoying a nice and unusually warm day for October. They were back at Finn's to get ready to head out to his parent's mansion. Rory was nervous and Finn couldn't help but wonder why.
"Rory Love, what is it?"
"Nothing, just nervous, you know meeting the parents and all."
"But you already met my parents. They really liked you."
"But I was not your girlfriend then… they did not have to approve of me for you."
"What are you talking about. My parents just need to know I love you and it is enough for them."
"Come on Finn… I am not a society type of girl."
"And what am I; a typical society brat? Rory, what is this, you can tell me."
"You remember when I was with Logan… I went to supper with his parents and they were rude to me. Telling I was not fit to be a Huntzberger wife, that I would want to work and not be a trophy wife. They were right, I do want to work and not be only a Society wife."
"Rory, that is what I love about you. My family is nothing like Logan's. My mom has been involved in the company. I never thought I would be with a society wife, it's not me, I need someone with character and that can handle my quirkyness. Would you just calm down. They'll love you. Just because I love you they will."
"What did you just say?" Rory asked stopping what she was doing and turning toward Finn
"Euh? Hmmm, way too soon… I love you?" Finn repeated a bit unsure of how she was going to take this declaration. Rory just jump into Finn's arms as he was sitting on the bed and kissed him.
"Finn, I love you too. And yes it is soon but that is what I feel. So you think your family will love me?"
"Without a doubt. Now come on, we need to get ready." Finn said as he was thinking that in this precise moment in time, he was happy as he had never been before. He felt like he had what he always dreamed of.
The evening at Finn's parent was a complete surprise to Rory. Even though she had met Finn's parents at the end of summer she was expecting something formal as her grandparents would do for Dinners. But, once they walked in, they were called to join Finn's mom and sister in the kitchen. They had barely gone through the door that Lilyann came and met with them. Finn was holding Rory's hand he could feel Rory squeeze it out of nervousness.
"Hey Finny! Rory, I am so happy to finally meet you! Finn can't stop talking about you… it's always Rory this Rory that… he makes us read your article, which are really good… We actually studied one of them in one of my classes in school." Lilyann chimed in when she saw Finn and Rory entering.
"Lil, can you let us come in before charging us! Rory, you remember my mom ? And this little bugger is my sister Lilyann." Finn asked.
"Yes, Hello Mrs Morgan. It is a pleasure to see you again. And it is a pleasure to meet you Lilyann. Thank you for inviting me, I haven't had a home-cooked meal in a while now."
"The pleasure is all ours Rory. It is nice to see you again, please call me Annabelle. I hope everything is going good for you and your family."
"Yes thank you. It smells really nice by the way. I would offer to help you guys but I am no use in a kitchen."
"And we would not have accepted. You are a guest." Finn's mother answered.
"So it's a good thing Finn knows how to cook then isn't it…" Lilyann put in.
"You know how to cook, I haven't seen this side of you yet… Interesting, this is information I won't forget." Rory said starting to feel a bit more comfortable.
"Yes, well, do you think we had a cook in the dorm? Logan and I were able to cook which was a good thing since Colin can only microwave. Anyhow, it would have been a waste, having a Chef as a mother and not learn a few tricks. And Lilyann is following her footstep… So how about I give you a tour of the house."
Rory and Finn left the kitchen and Finn gave Rory a complete tour of the mansion. Rory was taken aback as this Mansion was bigger than her Grandparent's but at the same time it did not feel as formal. Every room had a somewhat homey feeling to it. It felt to her like a large version of her own house. It took them half an hour and when they arrived in the family room, Finn's father was talking to Lilyann about her school.
"Dad! You remember Rory don't you."
"Well, yes, good evening Miss Gilmore, it is a pleasure to meet you again."
"Same here, Mr. Morgan. And please call me Rory. You have beautiful house here."
"Yes, though, I prefer the one we still have near Sydney. I hope you'll be able to visit it. Our oldest daughter still lives on our land there. We gave her a parcel where she had her house built. She and her husband are there with their family."
Rory looked at Finn who was smiling at her. "I hope so too. But until I finish my current duties as a Campaign reporter, I don't get to have long holidays."
Finn's mother came in to the family room. "Rory, Finn, anything to drink? I can't believe neither of you offered."
"I'm on it mom" Finn said and he prepared two Martinis. Bringing back Rory's drink he whispered "You see they love you… if my dad invited you to Australia, this means you're in."
Rory mouthed "Thank you!" and he couldn't help but to give her a kiss.
The evening went really well, Finn's family had been genuinely interested in Rory's work, her family and enjoyed getting to know her. They also shared with her many stories about Finn in his younger days, stories quite amusing and entertaining as Finn had a knack for getting into messes and choosing friends that would follow him to any adventures he would propose. Finn was a leader, there was no doubt about it. Lilyann talked to Rory about literature and movies. She was as much into it as Rory although she did not want to make a career of it. She was leaning into either Photography or Culinary arts. She was an artist, it showed. They finished the evening playing Monopoly. Around 11 Finn and Rory were getting ready to leave since Lilyann had school the next day when Finn's mother offered them to stay the night but Finn declined as they were meeting Lorelei the next day for lunch and some shopping. Finn's parent reiterated that Rory was welcome whenever she visited Finn.
"Finn, we could have stayed if you wanted to. My mom will only be arriving around noon tomorrow." Rory said as they were walking to the car in the drive way.
Finn looked at Rory and smiled. "I just did not want to share you tonight. I just can't resist you and I know you wouldn't have felt comfortable doing it in my parent's house. I know you better than you think Rory Gilmore."
Rory blushed understanding what Finn was saying. "Are you so sure you are going to get lucky tonight? I might be way too tired now…"
Finn took Rory in his arms and kissed her deeply as he had wanted to do all night long. When they broke apart he said "I'll feel lucky to just hold you tonight if it is what you have in mind… but I know you won't be able to resist my exotic charm." He added smiling at her and he opened the door to let her in the car. He then saw his parents looking at them through the window and waved at them.
The next day, Lorelei woke the two up when she arrived as they had been once again pretty active the night before. She had a blast teasing Rory knowing how easy she was to get embarrassed when sex was involved. And with Finn paying along it was easy. The day went by quickly, they met with Daphnee for supper in Chinatown. Before long they had been getting ready to go to the screening of The Rocky Horror Picture show. Rory had decided for her and Finn to go as Brad and Janet, leaving Magenta to Lorelei who was really pleased. When they came out of the theater Finn was on a high.
"I can't believe I had never been to something like this. How can I have not known about this. I need to bring Stephanie and Colin. Love can you Imagine the face Colin would make?"
"Finn I believe that Stephanie might enjoy it but Colin, can you imagine how much he would hate you. He is not the most easygoing fellow there is."
"But that would be the best part. If he was to get a ceremony like this… I would need to film this. And to inform you, he might seem snob but you'd be surprise of what he did in High school and College. I think after the shock he would enjoy it. The hardest would be to try to convince him to come in the first place."
"If you do get him to come, can I please be there to also witness another society boy loosing his virginity?" Lorelei cut in doing her best bambi eye look.
"Of course, sweets, I will make sure both of you witness my friends loosing their virginity." Finn answered her laughing at the thought.
"So, as I owe you girls this memorable experience, how about me treating you to a bit of a midnight snack of Coffee and pie!"
"Rory, you have gotten yourself a keeper here… 2 am and he still offers coffee and pie, after watching a musical with transvestites… Even I haven't gotten myself such a man."
"Ain't I lucky." Rory said as she held on to Finn.
They went back to Lorelei's Jeep and were on their way to a 24 hours place. They all ordered different pies. Rory had apple and caramel, Finn took Strawberry and Rhubarb and Lorelei chose triple chocolate. They continued talking about the evening and battled which John Hugues movie was the best. Rory and Lorelei, without a doubt chose Pretty in Pink but Finn was adamant that Ferris Bueller's Day off was much better. All three though agreed that Home Alone had broken a nice streak of movies for the director/Producer. They got home around 3:30 and all went to bed. Lorelei had to leave at around 10:30 in the morning so Rory and Finn woke up and they had breakfast with her before she left. The rest of the day was spent sleeping and hanging out. They did have somewhat of a Gilmore movie night where the theme was John Hugues. As it was the last day they had, neither Rory nor Finn wanted to go out so they stayed in and just enjoyed the proximity while it lasted. Rory was thinking it would have been so much easier if she hadn't been working on the campaign, traveling all the time. Still, it was a great experience, one she might never have the opportunity to do again. At the same time, she was afraid of the pace her relationship was on. She had never had a relationship that went smoothly up until now. She was scared that it was all just an illusion. At the same time, she felt good being with Finn. She felt safe with him and if she was honest with herself, she had felt at home with him and his family. She knew she could get used to it. On Thursday morning, before she left, Logan had called and was surprised she had picked up the phone.
"Hello?"
"Euh-hum… Could I speak to Finn?"
"Well, Hello to you too Logan." Rory answered recognizing his voice immediately. "I can't believe you don't recognize my voice."
"Well, euh, why are you answering Finn's phone, aren't you on the road?"
"I came for a few days. Who do you think could answer Finn's phone at 9 in the morning on a week day Logan."
"Who knows it is Finn we're talking about."
"Come on, Logan, you know he hasn't been bringing one night stands in a long time and you know I'm his girlfriend. What are you insinuating."
"Well, Labour day was not too long ago…" he murmured but she picked up on it.
"What are you talking about?"
"Sorry Rory. Forget it. Is Finn around?"
"Actually, he went to get breakfast now. But I don't want to forget it. What exactly are you talking about."
"Ace, Sorry, Rory, I'll call him on his cell. Just don't make a big deal about it. You guys weren't even together then."
"I'll decide if it is a big deal or not. Is there anything else I can do for you now?"
"hmm no. Thanks. About Thanksgiving… it is OK with us, we had planned to go to Hartford but your visit will be also good."
"I'll let Finn know, on the other hand, I don't think I'll make it."
"OK, sure. Bye Then Rory."
"Bye Logan."
Rory was completely taken aback by Logan's insinuation and what it could mean. What exactly was Logan talking about. What happened in September with Finn. They had spent the month on a great not, talking as much as during the summer. She needed to find out. Her imagination went into gears. She started packing her stuff and when Finn came back she kept busying herself until he came into the room.
"Love, coffee and food is waiting for you… I am surprised that you did not attack me to get the coffee first hand." Finn called from the kitchen more or less 10 minutes after the call.
She did not answer… too scared of how she would sound.
"Rory, Love, what is it?" Finn asked from coming through the bedroom door.
"Nothing" She answered without turning around… "Just packing" her voice was breaking.
Finn could feel she was distant in her answer. Quite different than she had been all week.
"Love, what's wrong. I know you don't want to leave and neither do I but we should enjoy the last few hours we still have. Why won't you look at me."
On that she turned around and he could see she was close to tears. He walked to her and was about to hug her but she stopped him.
"Finn what happened on Labour day week-end?"
"What do you mean… I went to Logan and we hung out with Colin and Steph. What do you think happened" But Finn suddenly remembered him waking up with Madeline.
"You should ask Logan, he seems to remember more than you… who else hung out with you?"
"Friends of Steph from Hartford. You might know them Madeline and Louise. I believe they went to Chilton." Finn knew being honest would be better but was now stressed out on where this conversation was heading.
"Yes, I know them. And if they are the same as the last time I saw them… which one did you sleep with?" Rory asked hoping the answer was neither but seeing the look in Finn's eyes she knew it was not going to be the case.
"Rory, Love"
"Don't call me love…"
"Rory, I'm sorry. I was drunk as I hadn't been since Yale and Madeline got really Flirty with me and I don't know exactly how it happened… The only thing I remember was waking up with her in bed."
"Why didn't you mention it before?"
"Because, it did not mean anything. I wouldn't have slept with her if I had been sober. You know she is engaged? Anyhow, we weren't together then… you had just cleared things with Logan. I was hurt you had still wanted to be with him. I know I shouldn't have but it did happen. It does not change the way I feel for you and I did not have anyone else since then. Rory, I love you, I did not think you loved me like this back in September. I wasn't sure of how you felt before we met at your birthday."
"I know Finn. It just… with my history with Logan, I kind of am wary, you know?"
"Yes, and I am sorry. Was it Logan that told you?"
"Yeah, he called 10 minutes ago… he was supposed to call you on your Cell."
"My cell is closed. I did not want to be bothered this morning. Rory Love, are we ok?"
"I don't know Finn. This week has been so great. I don't remember when was the last time I had felt like this. I have a hard time trusting people. I know I am not great at sex and with your experience, I'm afraid you will get bored with me."
"Rory love, come here" Finn said and he hugged Rory. He tenderly cupped her chin and brought her head up so that they looked at each other. "I love you Rory. You make me dream of a life I wasn't sure I could have. I know it is going fast but this, what we have is real. And no matter how experience I am at sex, with you it is not about the sex, it is about love. And I think in making love, you are more experienced than I am."
Rory smiled shyly. "I love you too Finn. Still, I am afraid. Afraid to loose you because of my lack of initiatives in the bedroom department. Logan was always complaining about it." She said barely above a whisper.
"Love, are you telling me you believe you weren't initiating anything this week-end" Finn asked raising his eyebrows and smiling mischievously at her. "Honestly, I had never done it that many times in 72 hours, I had never wanted to before you… and few of those times, you took me by surprise, like in the shower yesterday or when I woke up this morning."
Rory was now completely pink still she answered "I don't know, with you, I just can't get enough…"
"Me neither love." And they kissed.
Breakfast had to wait a bit longer and coffee got cold. Later that morning, Finn drove Rory back to the airport and they parted with heavy heart. Rory was a still a bit wary but felt confident that Finn was honestly faithful. Finn was also a bit wary as to how he was going to get her to trust him fully. Most of all Finn was pissed at Logan to have brought it up. Once again wondering if Logan wanted to screw up his relationship with Rory. He would not let him do so… If Logan couldn't live with the two of them together, then he would lose a friend. He went his way when Rory had passed security and he couldn't follow with her.
When Rory was sitting waiting to board her plane, she called her mom…
"Lorelei's House…"
"Mom" Rory cut with a shaky voice.
"Rory what is it, are you OK, aren't you supposed to be on the plane?"
"Yes, boarding soon. I am scared of loosing Finn, mom"
"Oh honey, he loves you. That guy is utterly in love with you. What happened?"
"I don't know I thought I was fine with his past but I am afraid he's going to do the same as Logan. I am away all the time. He used to have girls lining up, he could still have. "
"Did he say something for you to believe he was not OK with you on the road."
"No, he has not. It's just Logan mention a night that Finn slept with Madeline, remember Madeline and Louise, and I got scared. This was before us but still… I am not the type of girl he usually goes for… you know entrepreneur type."
"Rory, come one, Madeline and Louise, they are flirts, and when was that this summer. Finn chose you because he is ready for another stage in his life. He fell for you and I saw it. Come on Rory, the birthday week-end he organized for you. .."
"I know, and we are ok, at least we were when I left him at the gate. At least I think so. It's just I am scared. Scared of losing him to that type of girls."
"Sweets, I have a feeling you wont if you don't let it. I know you got hurt by Logan but if you are not willing to risk getting hurt again, you will never fully love someone else. I know it is scary but you have to have faith in the both of you."
"I know. I might just be having cold feet. Did I tell you he told me he loved me this week?"
"Already… and you are afraid?"
"I don't know… Remember with Dean, the first time."
"Yes, you got scared and ran. Please don't do as I did Hun. I finally did give all my heart to Luke and it is worth it. I guarantee it."
"Mom, they are calling, I have to go."
"OK, so we'll continue this later?"
"Yeah sure. I'll call you when I get to the hotel."
"OK then, don't worry … he loves you."
"I know."
Arriving at home, Finn could still feel Rory's presence. He decided to settle this with Logan so he took his phone and dialed his friend's number.
"Logan Huntzberger"
"What the hell did you tell her this morning, mate" Saying the last word with an intonation indicating how furious he was.