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"Stop pretending you're okay when you're clearly not-I can read you like one of my books, Ry." - Rory Gilmore
Ryder Danes has been in love with Rory Gilmore since they were kids. Growing up as Luke's troubled son in Stars Hollow, he and Rory have been inseparable - best friends who share everything from coffee at the diner to late-night book discussions. But when Rory gets accepted to Chilton Prep, their world shifts. As Rory steps into a new life of privilege and opportunity, Ryder struggles with his own demons, his complicated relationship with Luke, and feelings for Rory he can't quite voice.
Rory/OC slow burn Gilmore Girls Seasons 1-7