*Author's Note: For the one's who might be questioning my choice in such a change in Rory to up and leave Finn after being engaged for a man she had told her mother would NEVER work, there is logic behind it I promise. It will unfold and make more sense in due time.
Disclaimer: I do not own Gilmore Girls just enjoy writing different lives for them.
(after kissing her gently for a few minutes they parted)
"So how about that drink?"-Rory
(he laughs then thinks of an idea that he knows she will love)
"How about we go to Morretti's?"-Steve
"The place where all of this started?"-Rory
"Why not? A few shots of patron let us see where the night leads us this time around my dear."-Steve
(looks at him then at her hands for a moment wringing them together out of nerves, a movement that didn't go unnoticed by him)
"What's wrong?"-Steve
"I don't think that is such a good idea."-Rory
(starts walking away to his bedroom and it hits him why she suddenly became nervous and took a quick look at her journal once more)
*Journal Entry*
I just read the email in response about the night Steve and I had together almost two days ago. He is still okay with doing the photo shoot but he feels that "he crossed a line and we should go back to being friends." It seems simple, logical easy almost considering we have been friends for such a length of time. But, this is different so much more different than any time before. I realized why I haven't let my guard down fully with Finn lately is because I am still IN love with Steve.
*End of Journal Entry*
(She was scared still utterly terrified that if she let him in her heart again that he would walk away like he had eight months ago. However, this time around was going to be something worth while, worth fighting for and he was going to prove it with every action that he could. He walks back to his bedroom doesn't see Rory there but hears her moving around in the bathroom so he joins her there)
"It won't be like it was that night. I know that words can only convey so much but like I said earlier let me prove to you that this relationship is worth saving."-Steve
(continues to set up a bubble bath)
"Rory?"-Steve
"I want to believe you so badly. I do. But my insecurities not just from our one night stand exactly eight months ago today but from Finn as well. This isn't going to be easy I am still somewhat hurt, as well as angry about how indifferent you were afterwards for a while. How am I supposed to truly trust and know that you aren't going to bail this time around?"-Rory
"I more than understand where you are coming from and you have every right to feel that way."-Steve
(says rather sarcastically) "Well thanks for your approval."-Rory
(keeps talking as if he hadn't heard her) "But, my dear, we have to start somewhere. How about we start right here right now? Let me finish putting your bath together and maybe I could join you?"-Steve
(looks at him, and for the first time in a long time she truly let's herself see the emotions he has been trying to convey in his eyes for some time now, after realizing and attempting to letting her guard down she relents, walks up and kisses him passionately)
"Fine, if you insist on being the same perfect gentleman that you were that night go right ahead."-Rory
(they laugh, then he mixes up a few bath salts, essential oils, and thought of a good idea for her that he knew wouldn't be expecting)
"Could you change into something a bit more comfortable, or would you like to just strip down in general?"-Steve
"Why, what do you have in mind?"-Rory
"Well, how would you feel about a massage?"-Steve
(noticeably perks up for it had been quite some time that she had had such a blissful experience) "I would love one. Before or after the bath?"-Rory
"Why don't we do the bath together than afterwards I'll do the massage with peppermint oil and we can call it night."-Steve
"That sounds like a splendid idea to me."-Rory
(the two of them enjoyed a much needed relaxing evening with one another)
*The Next Morning*
(wakes up first to make them both some coffee and is at the dining room table when he joins her)
"How did you sleep honey?"-Steve
"I slept a lot better than I have for some time now. I thank you truly for that by the way."-Rory
"You are most welcome. Anything planned for today that you need my help with?"-Steve
(looks at him with question in her eyes) "Are you going into work early today?"-Rory
"I figured that I might as well. Robyn called in and told me that I have a client in about forty minutes. So, I need to grab a quick shower then I'm going to head out."-Steve
(sounding a bit disappointed until she realized that there was a way to fill her time on her day off) "Steve, would you be alright if I moved in my stuff today?"-Rory
(looks shocked but pleased at the same time) "Are you sure that you are ready to do that?"-Steve
''Of course I am sure. Why are you doubting it?"-Rory
"I just don't want to move too quickly into this. I want you to move in when you are comfortable with it."-Steve
"I am still a bit anxious but I believe that I am ready enough for this step."-Rory
"Alright, but at least ask someone to help you."-Steve
"How about Logan? Do you think that he will be willing to help?"-Rory
"Of course, I'll send him a text to help you move the heavier pieces as well. I'll text Logan to help you move the larger pieces of furniture. You also need to call Finn and sort out the final details of that situation."-Steve
"I know I plan to meet up with him around noon."-Rory
"That's good."-Steve
"Of next week."-Rory
(stops in his tracks on the way to the shower) "A week from now. Why the delay on getting together?"-Steve
"I figured that time would be good for us. That way when we do see each other next it won't be filled with anger and resentment."-Rory
"That is rather logical of you."-Steve
"I try. Now, go get ready, Steve I'll see you when you get back from your shift."-Rory
"Bye, love."-Steve
(kisses him quickly) "Bye."-Rory
(they both take quick showers then leave his apartment one going to work the other to tie up a few loose ends at the Aveda Store. The week passes by rather quickly for both of them, and the day had arrived for Rory and Finn to talk. After kissing one another good bye she drove to her ex fiance's house and knocks on the door)
"Hey, Rory."-Finn
"Hi. How are you?"-Rory
(they walk to the o so familiar kitchen and start making some apple cider like nothing had happened but they both could feel the awkwardness of the situation)
"The pain comes in waves, but I am doing alright, I guess."-Finn
"I am so sorry for how all of this turned out. It wasn't supposed to end this way."-Rory
"Rory, please I am the one who should be extending apologizes not you. I treated you horribly and you deserved so much better than what you got in our relationship."-Finn
"Fair enough but we truly tried to the best of our abilities to make the most of the situation. The only thing we can do now is sort out properties, the things in the house, etc."-Rory
"Do you want to get the lawyers involved or just do it with the two of us?"-Finn
"I think that we can do it without lawyers, I mean the photo business is half mine and your's, the house is going to be solely in your name. I'm actually moving in with Steve today. So you won't have to worry for a length of time about me getting my stuff out of it."-Rory
(getting a little angry) "For someone who says that you were faithful the entire time, you sure aren't acting like it. Moving in with him literally about eight days after we split up what the hell, Rory?"-Finn
"It has actually been closer to a month in all honesty."-Rory
"O because a month makes it so much better"-Finn
(she keeps her anger in check for now because she expected him to be hurt about the news, they were engaged all but four weeks ago and here she was moving in a man that had been their friend for years)
"Finn, you know that I was faithful, always had been always will be in any relationship that I am in. However, maybe this was a long time coming and neither one of us could help it. We tried to make this work and it just doesn't and it never will. Now can we please just PLEASE leave it at that. I'll grab some stuff Logan is on his way to help with that as well if that is alright with you?"-Rory
"It's not like I really have a say so is it."-Finn
(the two just sigh and walk away from each other knowing that in time things would be okay, but at the moment they had to get through the worst to get there)