Author's Note: To answer a review and a very nice question to be honest. Just in case anyone is wondering: No, Logan and Rory will not be getting together in this story. It is more about Rory, Steve and Logan (the first two dating once more and Logan being friends with both of them.) That is the extent of the role that he will have in the story.

Also I would like to give one final shout out to an amazing "friend" who has helped me through a few rough times over the past few months, and reminded me that at the end of the day that some things are truly worth fighting for in the end.

*In the Pool*

"Hey, so I wanted to bounce an idea off of you if that is okay?"-Rory

(swims over to her and wraps his arms around her waist) "Go for it."-Steve

"Well I was having a pretty bad panic attack at work the other night and was wondering if you had any advice on that situation?"-Rory

"What did it feel like?"-Steve

(a few minutes pass between them in silence) "Rory?"-Steve

"I have finally thought of a way to explain it: All four walls are closing in and no matter how hard I try to escape nothing works."-Rory

I think that you should try a more Zen approach to life and let all the stress etc that is bugging you go."-Steve

"How do I do that" I've been trying I really have it's just."-Rory

"It's just that night is still on your mind isn't it? You still have doubts and even though letting go is something that you have tried, there is still lingering concern about it about us. But, Rory, don't hang on to things your going to drive yourself insane. Perhaps you need to concentrate on yourself now. Meaning work on making yourself happy and being happy with yourself so that life seems good. You need to accomplish that first before you can bring someone else into your life because if your not happy with yourself they won't be able to accomplish that for you. Even me."-Steve

"I am more than happy with myself, Steve I am. It's just that night was supposed to be something simple, and now it feels rather complicated. Doesn't it?"-Rory

(kisses her gently on her neck much like he had on that fateful evening almost ten months ago) "Explain and please be completely honest how does it feel complicated?"-Steve

"There is still an age gap between us."-Rory

"That was still present when we slept together. Next."-Steve

"I missed you for so many nights after that. Craved you like a drug. There were so many circular conversations, and now that I have you I feel like I don't really know how to act once more."-Rory

(puts his hands gently on his girlfriend's waist) "Rory, you act like you did before. The only thing that has really changed is we have the potential to love one another once more."-Steve

(finally and truly relaxes into his arms) "Fine, you are once again most logical, and right. How about we finish our swim then head over to Flawless?"-Rory

"For what purpose would we head over to the photo store? Why don't we continue what we have going on at our place?"-Steve

(kisses him passionately) "I like the sound of that!"-Rory

(the two head back to his place and indulge in an evening full of fun, and comforting)

*The next day*

(after waking up at his usual time to get ready for the gym to hear the shower running, he quietly walks into the bathroom)

"Hey baby, why are you up so early?"-Steve

"I couldn't sleep. Nothing major, just couldn't get comfortable is all so I thought taking a quick shower than heading to work early."-Rory

"Mind if I join you?"-Steve

(smirks) "Not at all, Steve. Not at all!"-Rory

(the couple enjoy a quick shower and are now back to their bedroom)

"Aveda today?"-Steve

"For a little bit, then I am going to head over to Flawless today."-Rory

(stops getting dressed for a second) "Does Logan know? Why?"-Steve

"I would hope so because I am helping do a shoot today. After that he is going to teach me how to use the Macro lenses as well as close up shooting."-Rory

"Then, doing the shoot with me right?"-Steve

"The fashion shots so you can add some stuff to the portfolio?"-Rory

"Yeah, are you still going to do the artistic nudes as well?"-Steve

(they share a laugh because many years prior to this moments, how their friendship had started was when she asked to do a photo shoot with him)

"You know I think that it is time that we actually do that type of shoot! We have been talking about it for far too long as it is. What do you think?"-Rory

"I think that it is the best idea that you have come up with thus far today."-Steve

(they share a quick hug) "Hey will you grab me?"-Rory

"The outfit yep sure thing. So, I will see you after work at Flawless?"-Steve

"Sounds like a plan, honey."-Rory

(he is about to walk out of the room when she gently calls him back with a hint of desperation in her voice)

"You okay, Rory?"-Steve

"Of course, I am more than okay, I just wanted to tell you that….I love you, Steve."

(kisses her) "I love you as well sweety. Bye for now."-Steve

"Bye."-Rory

(the two head out of the apartment and to their jobs)

*At Aveda*

"Hey, Rory. How are you doing today?"-Lizzy

"Rather well thank you for asking. Have you checked out the to do list for today?"-Rory

"Yes, I have all of the projects taken care of thus far except one and I figured that you would want to be here when we do the new signs as well as the new hire interview."-Lizzy

"You would have guessed right then. When does the new hire arrive?"-Rory

"At noon."-Lizzy

"Alright well we have some time before that occurs why don't we get started and hopefully finished with the signs then."-Rory

"Sounds good to me."-Lizzy

(the day quickly flew by both of them and before they knew it Rory and Steve were back at Flawless joining Logan for a shoot)

*At Flawless*

"Hey you two. How have you been over the past few weeks?"-Logan

(while handing his girlfriend her outfit to change into) "Things have been going rather well"-Steve

(Rory heads back into the changing room and the two men continue catching up)

"How are you two doing really?"-Logan

"Honestly, after many conversations about that evening, confronting a few demons from our past, and truly moving a great future together we are much better than we were before."-Steve

"You sound a bit hesitant in your voice though man. Come on tell me what is going on in that head of your's."-Logan

(pauses) "I was looking at houses the other day and found one that I think Rory would love. I want to make an appointment with a real estate agent in order to show her. What do you think of that idea?"-Steve

"I think that it is a risk to take, but a good one to be honest with you. Steve, you and Rory deserve a new place to start over truly start over, and become something wonderful once more. Neither one of you have had that for quite some, and frankly you have more than earned it."-Logan

"Glad to know that we have your support, Logan. It means a lot."-Steve

"Anytime. So, fill me in about this house."-Logan

(as if on cue Rory chose that moment to come out in her favorite outfit that truly didn't get enough air time outside of photo shoots. She was dressed in her favorite spring time dress: a high low hem white cotton form fitting in all the right places dress. Keeping the hair in simple side swept bangs and a slight sideways bun, as well as a hint of makeup she truly looked breath taking to both of the men in the room which caused the conversation to halt literally mid sentence)

"Rory, you look. Just wow. Words don't do it justice for how stunning you look today."-Steve

"Much agreed."-Logan

(blushes) "Well thank you both truly it is much appreciated. Are you ready to do this, babe?"-Rory

"Of course. I figured that Logan could help with the fashion shots, but you and I would do the artistic nudes privately? If that plan is alright with you of course."-Steve

"I love the sound of it. Let's go shall we?"-Rory

(the two get started on the fashion shots while at Flawless)