Where They Belong (Gilmore Girls AYITL continued)

Foreseeing

Some hang on to used to be

Live their lives living behind

All we have is here and now

All our lives, out there to find

(From: Up Where We Belong)

Logan brought my hand up to his lips for a kiss. "You okay? That was pretty heavy, huh?"

"Yeah, I'm okay. It needed to be said. I guess we've got even more to talk about, too. How do you feel?"

"I don't know how I feel. What I do know is if talking about our feelings can move us forward, then I'm ready to get started. You want a coffee, drink or anything?"

"No, let's just keep walking a little."

Still holding hands, Logan and I walked in silence for a few more blocks. As we walked, I thought that we both were hashing over in our minds the things that were said with Dr. Long..

Suddenly, I stopped and Iooked at Logan, "let's go back to your room."

"O-kay, Ace." Frank had been following us and Logan signaled him that we wanted to get in the car.

Reaching the hotel we went up to his room. Settling on the sofa in the suite, I asked, "what is there to drink in the mini bar?"

"I'll get you whatever you want, Ace."

"Vodka and tonic will be okay."

Logan made me the drink and poured himself a scotch. Sitting down beside me he lifted his glass to toast with me. "To smooth sailing ahead."

"Right," I answered with a little smile. Can I ask you about something you said in Dr. Long's office?"

"Shoot."

"You said you could fall in love with me again. Did you really mean that? And why would you?"

Logan let out a sigh and creased his brow. "Sure, I meant it 100 percent. I don't believe I've ever stopped loving you. Why wouldn't I fall in love with you? What the hell kind of question is that?"

"I meant because I've hurt you so much. Why would you take that risk again?"

"Rory, we've both hurt each other. Acknowledging that hurt and putting it behind us is our way forward, I believe. Our love is worth fighting for and so are you."

I put my glass down and slide up next to him. Putting my hand around his neck I pulled him toward me. Kissing his lips I could taste the scotch on his tongue. He deepened the kiss and our tongues collided. He placed his hand on my face holding me to him. I wanted to stay there kissing those familiar lips and feeling that passion we always have, but I pulled away.

"Thank you, Logan. Thank you for believing in us."

"Oh, Ace." Putting his forehead on mine, his smile was huge. "You amaze me. You could have any man you want and you're here with me. I just want to make you happy." Leaning in he started kissing me again.

It felt amazing to have him this close and as always with Logan, things started to get out of control. I put my hand on that fabulous chest of his and stopped. "Hey, Huntzberger, you owe me a dinner. I'm going to go get all dolled up so you can take me out. And I'm really hungry." Then, I gave him a little peck on the cheek. Going toward my bedroom to get ready, I looked back at him still sitting on the sofa. "See you in a bit."