Chapter 2

Since Lorelai got back with Max, everything between them has been good. She was glad he had been there for her when Rory was in a bad place and ran away to her grandparents. He always was so kind and comprehensive, patient. His main goal seemed to be pleasing her. Everything was easy and smooth since they had their conversation to make things clear between them. But sometimes, she was a bit disconcerted by his behavior. She felt like he was in awe of her and it was… well, she never took time to think it through. Maybe this was his way of being deeply in love. Anyway, if she liked all the things he made for her to be good, she also wasn't sure of how things will be when (if?) their relationship will take another step. Maybe this was paradoxical, but it was like something was missing… And like always when it comes to relationships, she decided to shut down her train of thoughts to just be in the present moment.

— I had a call from your mother previously, Michel told her with his usual exasperated voice when he had to pass on a message that wasn't related to work.
— What did she want? Lorelai asked. The news made her stop looking at the papers she was being aware of.
— She mentioned a situation with Rory and kindly asked me to tell you she want you to call her back about that… He paused. You know, I always loved your mother…
— Really? Can't see why… said Lorelai.
— She's a distinguished woman and talking to her was a pleasure… said Michel ignoring her irony. But let me know if you also want me to grab your shopping list and purchase it for you.
Now it was Lorelai's turn to be exasperated. She took the phone and dialed the number she hated the most calling. Michel smiled at her and she moved away from him to be undisturbed.

— Hello? answered the low voice of her mother.
— Hi mom, it's me.
— Lorelai, I'm glad you take time to call me back. I wanted to talk to you about what happened with Rory. Is she ok now? She seemed to be really bad when she stayed with us and since she went back to your house, she didn't tell us anything…
— Since she went back to her place mom… And yes, she's fine. She's at school right now.
— Did you two work things out? Because I don't want her to regret the decision she made, she could have stayed a little longer.
— The only person regretting something is you mom, we both know that. Listen I'm working, Rory and I are doing just fine and…
— She mentioned a man, Emily cut her.
— Excuse me? Lorelai asked after a pause. She couldn't believe her mother know that.
— Don't tell me you went back with her English teacher. That is not how things are supposed to be Lorelai. How do you want your daughter to be good when her mother is dating…
— No. We already had this conversation and I'm not going to do it once more. Just… stay out of my life and the way I handle things with my daughter. It's not because she stayed at your place that you have the right to tell us how to live. I thank you once again, you and dad for what you did but that's it. If Rory didn't want to come home, or didn't want me to be with Max, she would have told me, and I would have respected it, but she made her choice mom, she's fine with it, and you will have to live with that.
— If you say so, Emily said with this particular displeased voice when she was upset with what her daughter was saying.
— Now if you excuse me, I'm going back to work, Lorelai said, and hung up.

Midday was approaching, and Luke was getting ready for the rush. Once he had check that pepper and salt shaker, ketchup and mustard tube, menus and towel dispensers were on all tables, he informed Caesar he will be upstairs for a minute. He closed the door of his little flat and stayed behind it, arms crossed on his chest. He moved forward and sat down on one of his kitchen chairs. He exhaled deeply when he saw the picture left on the table. It was the one Rachel took during the Founders Firelight Festival. The one she told Lorelai has beautiful eyes on. And he said, like an idiot, they were symmetrical… What the hell was on his mind that day?

It was always the same. When it comes to her, he always has this discomfort rushing through his veins… not always, he had to admit but sometimes, depending on the situation. When she jumped into his arms when he brought ice to Rory's birthday he wasn't unease. Until he saw her mother looking at them from behind. Her mother… Even she had told him they were two idiots that night in the hospital. And like always he said to himself (and to her mother) they were just friends. How come, while everyone else seems to have seen it, they never did… something? He tried to tell her, to make her understand. The night she came in the diner with Sookie and Jackson and they spoke about Rune… she had that look, she seemed surprised, but he didn't have the chance to get an answer, even finish his sentence. If Mrs. Kim wouldn't have come... Then she rushed out and he didn't know what to do until she mentioned she had a good time playing cards. It made him happy. So, he told her they could doing it again and then... then there was Christopher. He felt like she will always choose another man. And they are so different from him. Maybe he's not the kind of guy she wants after all. Maybe this wasn't a good idea (even a selfish idea?) wanting to talk to her like he planned. But there were moments tough… He wasn't crazy, his happiness (and his stress but in a good way) can tell it. Even if he wasn't sure of what she wanted. Will he be able, this time, to tell her his feelings?

Hey guys :) I know there isn't much of the story right now. I'm sorry that it's a bit slow but I write it like I feel and to me, if Luke hasn't made anything during the first seasons it's because he wasn't sure of what to do. I think Sookie's right when she says to Lorelai that he sees her dating different guys and he's like, "when is it going to be me?". So here, in these first two chapters, I wanted to insist a bit on that side because I feel the same as Sookie (if I can say it like that). I also see the Lorelai and Max relationship like I described it here. If you think of how things happen in season 3…

Right now, I have an idea of how I'd like to make things happen in this fic' and it's going to be different from the original line. I hope you will enjoy the following chapters and that the beginning please you :) Thank you to those who are reading me until now because it's the first story I write (and in English ^^).