The Legend - A Gilmore Girls Fan Fiction

Chapter 57

Finn's POV

I woke up to Rory squirming beneath me, trying to get out from under my arm that was holding her.  I heard her laugh lightly as she finally got up and headed towards the bathroom, and I got the pleasure of having a little eye candy for breakfast as I watched her naked body walk away from me.  I smiled to myself, remembering our night before with vivid detail, lying back on my back and thinking to myself 'good god I'm a lucky bastard'.

I leaned up again reaching for my phone, and I emailed my secretary letting her know I'd be out of the office until Monday, unless something came up before then, and then turned the ringer off, throwing it back onto the night stand.

The woman of my dreams crawled back into bed with me a few moments later and cuddled into my chest.  I wrapped my arm around her and kissed the top of her head.  "Good morning, beautiful" I murmured into her hair.  She turned to me and cuddled even closer.

"Good morning, Finny" she whispered, her eyes sparkling as she was running her fingers over my chest playfully.  It tickled, so I couldn't help but laugh lightly. 

"God, I love you so much, Baby Girl" I whispered, kissing her again on the head.  I couldn't get over the intense feelings that kept rushing over me.  I just wanted to spend forever in this perfect moment.

"I love you too..." she trailed off, tangling her legs with mine, but she had a pouty look on her face.

"What's the matter, Love?" I asked, playing with her hair.

  "I don't like it" she pouted. 

I laughed, having absolutely no idea what on earth she was talking about.  "What is it you don't like?" I asked, humoring her.

"You've got so many cutsie pet names for me, but I don't have any for you.  Just Finn.  Well, I don't want to call you just Finn anymore, and The Legend is just – way too weird – so I need to find some cutsie pet names for you, too" she said.

I tried to hide my laughter as she looked adorable and serious as can be.  "I see, Love.  It seems as if you've given this a lot of thought" I said, teasingly, but trying to disguise it.

"I kind of like Sexy, or Hottie, but those are a bit predictable...or...Fruit Loop since you're so goofy...  But I think I would prefer to refer to you as my hero" she whispered, her lips dancing around my ears, sending tingles through me. 

"Your hero, huh?  That sort of has a nice ring to it, eh?" I asked her, secretly loving the name she picked out for me and hoping she'd choose for that one to stick.  Normally it would be way too cheesy for me, but when she says it, it just – fits.

"It's the only name that's worthy of describing my amazing boyfriend" she whispered, kissing me.  I kissed her back with everything I had inside of me, and I rolled over on top of her, she was giggling beneath me, and everything was perfect in the world.

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Rory's POV

Finn and I had finally pried ourselves out of bed - and after I successfully managed to placate my grandmother, even though I was severely reprimanded for not calling first thing and waiting until later - we walked into the kitchen for some nourishment.  "What time do we have to meet Poppy and Charlie at the airport?" I asked, looking at the time.

"Their flight comes in at about five thirty.  I figured we could take Emma and meet them at the airport.  I know she's been talking about Princess Poppy like crazy ever since she went back to Australia.  And then, depending on how Poppy feels after the flight, we could all go get some dinner and just have a relaxing night.  She starts her treatments tomorrow, and so I don't how she's going to feel afterwards.  I've heard that some people have loads of energy, and some are completely wiped out after.  I hope it's the first option, but I have no idea what we're up against" he whispered.

I nodded understandably.  "Are you sure you wouldn't want Emma and me to find someplace else to stay while they're here?  I would hate to cause Poppy any extra health issues" I said with deep concern. 

"No way, you two belong here.  Besides, Poppy won't be staying for long, because she and Charlie want their own place, and it means a lot to her to be as independent as possible these days.  I love the girl, but she's stubborn as hell.  That's why I have all the faith in the world that she'll beat this" he told me.

I smiled and rubbed his arm.  "I know you're right" I said, putting my own faith in his words.

He smiled and kissed me.  "Plus, I need you.  You're going to be the only person who'll be able to calm me down when she starts going downhill.  Or, at least I hope you will be.  If you can't, no one will be able to" he said.

I nodded, understanding what he meant.  "I'll do anything within my power to help you through it.  I just hope I can do a good job of it" I told him.

He smiled.  "I know, Baby" he whispered.

"You know, I'm kind of excited to meet Charlie.  Poppy and I didn't really talk about him much, she was more interested in you and me" I said with a laugh, trying to change the subject a bit.

"I like him a lot.  He's a really nice guy, and I don't think I could've picked a better person for her to be with.  He's always been so great to her.  He's actually where I've gotten a lot of my inspiration of how to be a good boyfriend.  I figure my dad's a little out of date, so he doesn't really count, even though I don't think I've ever seen two people more in love than my parents are.  But Charlie – he just is so great to her.  He's as protective of her as I am, and has always treated her with nothing but respect.  If you like how I treat you as much as you say you do, then you owe it all to him and my dad" he said humbly.

"As happy as I am that you're giving credit where it's due, I think you forgot one very important person who deserves it" I pointed out.

"Who?" he asked.

"You, silly.  Just because you learned from them, doesn't mean that you didn't do this on your own, also.  They may have given you a jumping off point, but you're the one who ran with it.  You're the one who pays such close attention to me, and knows my every want and need – sometimes before I even know it for myself.  That's not your dad, or Charlie, that's my hero" I promised him, kissing him on the cheek.

He touched his cheek and smiled.  "You're an incredible woman, Rory" he whispered, the light dancing in his eyes happily.