A/N : This is everyone's 2nd year at Yale. Tristan goes to Yale. Rory and Paris are close friends with Logan, Finn, Colin, Tristan, Stephanie, and Rosemary (aka LDB group). Logan likes Rory, but isn't ready for a committed relationship, so he decides to stay friends instead. Oh yeah,
Disclaimer: I don't own Gilmore Girls or any of the characters!
In the courtyard…
The group, which consisted of Logan, Finn, Colin, Tristan, Stephanie and Rosemary, were waiting in the courtyard outside Paris and Rory's building. It was the beginning of their second Fall semester at Yale and they have all spent the summer apart from each other, well, except for Colin, Finn, Logan and Tristan. They made a tradition of starting the semester off with a bang, so they always spent the weekend before classes drinking and dancing.
Stephanie and Rosemary were standing, talking about what they did during the summer, while the guys were sitting on the stone benches talking about their plans for the upcoming semester.
"So are you finally going to ask her out, mate?" said Finn, who was sitting on the bench across from Logan.
"Ask who out?" replied the blonde as the rest of the guys rolled their eyes. Everyone knew that Logan and Rory have liked each other since the end of their first semester at Yale. The only problem is that Logan wasn't exactly a one-woman type of guy. He liked having his options open, not knowing if Rory would be up for an open relationship, or that he even wanted an open relationship with her, Logan wasn't willing to risk his friendship with Rory over it.
Paris and Rory's dorm…
"Paris! Everyone's outside waiting for us!" yelled Rory from the living area of their dorm. She could see everyone waiting through the window in the living area and frankly, she couldn't wait to go dancing. Paris and Rory became best friends after Chilton. So it was natural that once Rory started hanging out with the LDB group, that Paris was accepted into the group as well.
"I'm coming, I'm coming," Paris said as she walked out of her room, holding a purse on one hand and putting heels on with the other. Much to everyone's surprise, Paris isn't always as high strung as everyone thought, she knew how to let loose and have a good time as well. That, along with her loyalty to her friends, made Paris very welcome in the group. Opening her purse to make sure she has everything, Paris and Rory head for the door, ready to get the night started.
Back at the courtyard…
"You're not fooling anyone Huntzburger…well, except for reporter girl," said Colin after Logan recited yet another bullshit explanation of how him and Rory are only friends and that there are no other feelings between them. By this time, Stephanie and Rosemary have already joined the conversation and tried to hold back a laugh during his whole explanation.
"Come on guys, you have been bugging me about this since Christmas, just let it go already. We are just friends. I mean, " Logan paused as he glanced at the building entrance in front of him. The others followed his gaze and smiled at what had caused their friend's jaw to drop.
Rory Gilmore, wearing a black, spaghetti-strap dress that hugged every curve of her body. It showed just enough cleavage, while still remaining classy, and her dress ended a few inches above the knee to show off her well-toned legs. All in all, Rory Gilmore was a sight.
"Just friends huh mate?" Finn smirked as Rory and Paris walked towards the group. At his friend's remark, Logan let out a breath, not realizing that he was holding it in the first place. 'Wow. She's more beautiful that the last time I saw her. I didn't know it was even possible.' Logan let the comment slide as everyone greeted the two and headed for their cars.
Entering the club, they all took a seat at their regular table, which had a clear view of the dance floor. They have been going to this club ever since freshman year and was on good terms with the bartender, DJ, and owner of the club. After a guy tried to man-handle Stephanie on their first night there, it was very clear that the guys need a good view of the dance floor to make sure that the girls are ok and not being bothered. Usually they don't have to worry, though, after the giving a guy a black eye and a bloody nose for trying to man-handle Stephanie, it was very clear to everyone in the club, that the four girls were not to be messed with.
"So, Ace, how was your summer?" Logan asked, swinging an arm around Rory's shoulder when he saw two guys eyeing her, causing a smirk from the others.
"It was great! Pretty much just stayed in Stars Hollow with my mom and caught up with Lane. Did some reading, practiced some piano, you know, just relaxed." she replied, unaware of the gesture. Everyone knew that even though her family is of high society, she wasn't brought up that way. Instead, she was brought up in this tight-knit town and became a very down-to-earth person.
"When are you going to play for us again love?" Finn asked, jumping into the conversation. Rory stayed silent, not knowing what to say. She didn't mind talking about it, but she's not comfortable performing anything in front the group just yet.
They were all surprised when they found out that Rory could sing and play the piano. It was a side of Rory that she wasn't exactly open about, she always wrote songs to express her feelings when she couldn't talk to anyone else. It was personal and she was very self-conscious about it. The others wouldn't have known of her musical talents had they not walked in on her playing and singing in her mother's house, during their surprise visit.
"Come on! Let's dance!" Stephanie said to the table, realizing Rory's discomfort, Stephanie rose from her seat, took Rory's hands and led her to the dance floor, followed by Rosemary and Paris, leaving the guys at the table to look after them. They usually don't dance, without alcohol in their system.
Back at the table...
"Thirsty? I'm about to go get something to drink, you want anything?" asked Tristan as he saw the girls come back to the table, trying to catch their breaths from all the dancing.
"Yeah, I think, I'll take a break for a little bit…Tequila Sunrise please? Thank you!" said Rory, as she took her seat next to Logan.
"Water?" said Paris, sitting down in between Rory and Finn.
"Water for me too please!" said Rosemary, sitting next to Tristan.
"Anything with vodka," said Stephanie, sitting in between Tristan and Finn.
"I'll com with you," said Colin as they both stood up from the table and made their way to the bar.
"Having fun Ace?" Logan asked, after a few minutes. He found himself watching her dance the whole time and didn't grow tired of it. Not only that, but as time went on, he found himself becoming more and more annoyed with the guys that kept trying to dance with her. She turned most of them away, of course, but when she accepted, it took everything in him to not go over there and punch the guy in the face. She looked at him and smiled, tucking a strand of hair behind her ear. 'God she looks beautiful. Maybe being in an actual relationship wouldn't be so bad after all' She opened her mouth to reply, but was cut-off.
"Well, well, well. What do we have here? Could it be an angel has walked back into my life?" said a voice behind Rory, as Colin and Tristan got back to the table with everyone's drinks. 'I know that voice! No…it can't be!' She turned around to double check and she couldn't believe it. Right there standing in front of her was Jake Livingston.
With a squeal, she launched herself towards Jake for a hug. Laughing, he held on to her, lifted her up and twirled her around a few times before setting her back down. If either of them were looking back at the table, they would have see the dark looks directed at the newcomer by the guys, and the look of intrigue by the ladies.
A/N: So? What do you think? Good? Bad? Shall I continue?