Off Limits

Gilmore Girls

A/N: hello to all my readers in the Gilmore-verse. How's it going? I've got a new story for you. So, I'm still writing my Veronica Mars story Rewind, but this idea has been in my head for the longest time. I just didn't want to write it during school because of homework and stuff, plus I had a few stories going at once. I've come to realize, (because last summer was the perfect example) that taking on several stories at once is hard especially if you have to do school work too. So, I'm only working on two stories this summer, instead of the five (crazy!) I did last summer. I'll be writing this story, and finishing Rewind. So, some info. This story is a tad alternate universe. It's Sophie of course, because really, what else would I write. You guys know me, you know my opinions on the pairings. I love Logan, and that's all there is to it. So, this is also gonna be written a-la style. That's right. I'm talking voiceovers. I think that would be a cool idea. So, anytime you see an italic, it's a Rory voiceover. I hope you all enjoy.

Summary: The corporate world. Well, the newspaper business at least. And it's all in the big city. Yep. New York. But what does the Big Apple have in store for Ms. Gilmore? New adventures, new enemies, and a new boss who's gorgeous...and completely off limits. Sophie.

Background Info: So, pretty much everything in the show up to season 5. Rory didn't meet Logan at Yale, for this story is Post-Yale. She's living in New York, and has recently gotten a job at one of the Huntzberger's biggest papers. Not quite the New York times, but pretty darn close. The New York Raver is one of New York's, and the Huntzberger's, newest papers and it's all about what's hip, trendy, and new. So of course Logan is gonna be the one to run it...enjoy.

Chapter 1: Introductions

Have you ever done something you knew you shouldn't do? Something that was so wrong, but just felt right? Have you ever been doing said thing and got that nagging feeling that you were about to be caught? Yeah, well I got that feeling about five minutes ago. And now as I wrongly make out with my boss in the supposedly locked break room, I start to panic. I panic, because that supposedly locked door is starting to open, and I know that Logan is starting to panic too.

But this isn't where the story starts. No way would I walk into my first day on a new job that I hope to keep for the next couple years and decide that I'm gonna kiss my boss, let alone make out with him. But if you saw Logan Huntzberger, well...you'd definitely think about doing just that. But again. This isn't where the story starts. See, I started working at The New York Raver six months ago...

"Gilmore!"

The high pitched yappy voice of one Evelyn James called out Rory Gilmore's name in the sea of chaos that was the news room. Evelyn was around the age of 25, not much older than 23 year old Rory. She was a tall, leggy girl that was tan all year and had long black hair. She was the girl that every guy in the office drooled over. All the girls tried to be just like her, buying the same clothes, mainly her various styles of designer pants, while the guys tried to get in her pants. Rory, however, found her to insufferable. She was like one of the society girls Rory occasionally ran into at prep school, parties her grandparent's threw, and in college. Evelyn, or Evie as her 'friends' called her, was Rory's worst nightmare. Because while she was all these superficial things, she was also pretty damn smart.

At the call of her name, Rory's head shot up from the desk that had been given to her just two hours ago when she started this job.

"Yes, Evelyn?" she asked as the girl stopped right in front of her desk.

"There's a meeting, now. The boss wants to meet all the new staff and interns. C'mon. Let's go." Evelyn said, in that 'chop-chop' tone of voice. Rory got up from her desk and followed Evelyn to the board room. "Come on Gilmore! Hurry up!" Evelyn shouted as she walked fast paced in front of Rory.

"Coming, geez." Rory muttered, quiet enough that luckily Evelyn didn't hear her over the hustle and bustle of the news room. Evelyn stopped short outside a door and Rory nearly ran into her. "Whoa." she said.

"In." Evelyn said.

"What?"

"Go in!"

"Aren't you coming?"

"Of course, I just, need to use the bathroom first. So, you go in. I'll be right back."

"Ok." Rory said, a bit hesitant as she made her way into the room. It felt much cooler in the board room than it did where her desk was. The news room was so crowded, that for a while it seemed like the temperature had risen 20 degrees. Rory noticed a few other people were seated sporadically around the large round table, so she took a seat as well.

She surveyed the people around her. Some had worked at The Raver for as long as it had been open. Others were new journalists like her, and some were interns. Based on appearance, they all aged from as young as 21 to as old as 50. She saw a blonde girl who looked about her age. The girl also seemed to be a bit twitchy and nervous. There was an older man at the back of the table who looked around 50. His hair was greying, but he was dressed nicely in what was sure to be a designer suit. Rory looked up when she heard someone enter the room. Her eyes widened a little when she took in his appearance, and suddenly it felt just as hot as it did out in the news room.

He looked to be about her age, if not a tad bit older. His hair was blonde and tussled perfectly. He looked around the room and his eyes landed on her. She noticed they were a chocolate brown and were very warm and inviting. He smiled and she smiled back. She was pretty sure he was about to say something when a loud noise at the door caused both of them to turn their attention elsewhere. Evelyn had just walked in and Rory could of sworn her makeup looked a little heavier and that her bra was possibly stuffed.

"Mr. Huntzberger." she greeted excitedly. "So good to see you."

"You too, Ms. James." he replied, with a small smile. "And it's Logan, please. Mr. Huntzberger is my father."

Rory noticed it was this gorgeous blonde man who spoke. So he was her new boss. And it appeared Evelyn had a bit of a crush.

So he was Logan Huntzberger. Son of Mitchum and Shira, brother to Honor. Best friend to Colin and Finn. Yes, it was true. Rory had Google searched her new boss. She was curious.

"Alright everyone." Logan said. "Let's get this meeting started. I have a list of the interns and new journalists. When I call your name please tell me something about yourself so that I can get to know you all a little better. Ok. Let's see." he said, flipping through his list. "Lacy Miller."

The twitchy, nervous blonde girl raised her hand. "That's me." she said quietly. "Uhm, I just moved to New York with my boyfriend Ben, and so far I love it. I graduated from Harvard, and I feel very lucky to have received this job, so thank you for hiring me."

Logan smiled and nodded his head before returning his eyes to his list. "Kevin Brooks."

"That's me." Rory turned her head to the back of the room and saw a younger guy had come in at some point and had seated himself next to the older man. He was handsome. Dark hair, dark eyes. In a way, he reminded Rory of Jess. "I graduated from Columbia, and I'm a native of New York. I live with my best friend Joe, and we love the party life." he said, smirking.

"Ok." Logan said with a small laugh. "Uh...Lorelai Gilmore."

"Oh, that's me." Rory said. "I actually go by Rory, though. See, Lorelai is my mother's name. She was really hopped up on pain meds after having me, and she thought that if men could name their kids after themselves, why couldn't women, and..." she looked up to see everyone staring at her. "And, I ramble when I'm nervous." she said with a smile. A few of the others smiled back. "Uh, I just moved here from Stars Hollow, Connecticut with my best friend Lane. It's a small town outside Hartford. I graduated from Yale, and as a senior I was the editor of the Yale Daily News."

"Ok. Thanks." Logan said. "And, Evelyn. Why don't you introduce yourself."

She smiled seductively at him before turning her attention to the group. "I'm Evelyn James, I go by Evie. I'm from Oakland California, and I graduated from Stanford. I had several offers from many prestigious newspapers, but I chose this one, because I thought it would be a great experience to work for a new paper in New York. Especially one owned by the Huntzbergers." she said, smiling.

"Well. Thanks, for that, Evelyn. So. Now we all pretty much know a little more about each other. It's only fair that I tell you about myself. I'm Logan Huntzberger. I also graduated from Yale." he said, looking at Rory. "I started working for my father as soon as I graduated, and this paper was one of my big purchases. I look forward to working with you all at this paper, and I hope we can take it to a good place, and go far. So, I'll let you all get back to work now. Thank you, for meeting with me. Story lines are going to be given out at the end of the day, and we'll need those articles by Friday. Again, thank you. And, go do your job." he said, smiling.

Everyone in the board room began to get up and leave. Rory noticed Logan was staying behind and gathering all his things, and Evelyn was staying too, trying to hang around him. She slipped out the door as soon as she heard Evelyn start to flirt.

Back at her desk, Rory sat anxiously. She was excited to get her first assignment, but seeing as they wouldn't be handed out for at least another hour, she stood up and headed to the break room to get a cup of coffee. When she entered, she saw Lacy, who looked particularly nervous and even more twitchy.

"Hi." Rory said. She saw Lacy flinch in surprise before turning around.

"Hi." she said back, rather quietly. "I'm Lacy."

"I know. We were in the meeting together."

"Yeah, I know. You're Rory. I just thought I'd introduce myself again."

"Oh. Well, ok. So. Can I ask you something."

"Of course."

"Why are you so nervous? I mean, I know it's the first day on the job, but not much has happened yet."

"I know. I just feel like something big is gonna happen soon, and I can't help feel a bit jittery."

"Ah, I know the feeling. It's like, butterflies in your stomach, mixed with a bit of fear, and a bit of adrenaline. I used to get the feeling all the time working on the college paper."

"Me too." Lacy said, smiling. "Hey, you want some coffee?" she asked, pouring another cup, and handing it to Rory, not even waiting for her response.

"Lacy, I think this is the start of a beautiful friendship." Rory said, accepting the cup. Lacy smiled.

"Coffee addict?"

"Oh, you have no idea."

"I think I do. I can't live without the stuff. My boyfriend tries to get me to switch to decaf, but that's just not gonna happen."

Rory laughed. "My step-dad Luke is the same way with my mother and me. He wouldn't let her have anything but decaf when she was pregnant with my little brother Will."

"God, I think I'd divorce my boyfriend if he did that. Although we'd have to be married first. You can't divorce someone unless you're married to them." she said with a small laugh. "Besides, if he gets me pregnant, it's my right as a pregnant woman to get whatever I crave, right? And pregnant or not, I'm always craving coffee."

Rory sighed. "Yep. This is gonna be a beautiful friendship indeed."

"Ok, people!" Ron Smith called out. Ron was one of the editors at the Raver, and had all the assignments to be handed out. "Let's get these stories out. First, sports! Who wants it, huh? You take this section, you go to a Giants football game." About half the men's hands went up, along with Lacy's.

"I love football." she whispered from her spot next to Rory.

"Alright, gentlemen. Let's go a different route this time, and give this one to the lady with her hand up. Come on sweetie, come get it." he said, smiling. Lacy smiled as well, feeling a sense of triumph as she went up to Ron and collected her manilla folder that held two tickets to the game and a sheet of information addressing a few things that the editors wanted to see in the article. "Ok, next we got opinion."

Several other stories were handed out. When Ron called out the assignment on interviews, Rory raised her hand. She wanted this, even if she didn't know who she'd be interviewing. It was always fun for her to come up with questions to ask, and then find out more about the person she was interrogating. If she didn't want to eventually become an overseas correspondent, she might consider investigative journalism. Asking the questions and getting the scoop was always a bit of a thrill.

"Ok, honey." Ron said. "This one's for you." he said, looking at Rory. She smiled and walked up to get her folder. When she opened it, she saw who she was supposed to interview. Her new boss...

Logan Huntzberger.

A/N: so, first chapter. What do you all think? Opinions are much appreciated. All suggestions are taken into consideration. So, please leave me some reviews. I love them oh so much. :)