A/N: I know it took me a while to post this chapter, but I've been sick and busy. Plus, I wanted it to be as good as I could get it. I've been kind of disappointed about the number of reviews I've been getting. Thank you SO much to those of you who have reviewed and especially to you all who review regularly. I really appreciate the support you guys have been giving me. This chapter… if it's good enough… is dedicated to you! This had better be good because I worked hard on it when I wasn't sleeping or out with friends… or being mesmerized by those guy in that karate competition thing I was watching on ESPN. Those people are awesome! I wish I could fly around like that. I took karate for a couple years when I was little. My theory is that if you have an older brother, you most likely don't need to take karate lessons cuz your brother will make you learn…

Kylie1403- I hate him too, so I'll bring on as much as I can.

Noam- I'll make him miserable. Don't worry.

Just Can't Help It

Глава 10 (A/N: Russian… I'm running out of translations…)

The next morning, Lorelai woke up with a big smile in her face. Not only was the test run today, but her date with Luke went extremely well. After she had shower and dressed, she went downstairs to get part of her morning caffeine fix. Rory was already sitting at the kitchen table drinking her coffee and looking at a magazine. Lorelai poured herself a mug and sat down across from her super-smart daughter.

"Morning, Rory." (A/N: That almost sounds like Morning Glory!)

"Hey, mom. How was your date with Luke last night?"

"Hun, it was SO much fun! He looked great too." She was glowing and she had a dreamy look in her eyes.

"Where'd you go?"

"First, we went to this cute little restaurant. Great food and service. We talked and flirted… I even got the waitress to say he was cute.!"

"Oh, I'm sure Luke loved that."

"You bet! So after dinner, he took me to the batting cages. Then, we went to the diner and then he brought me home. The end!" She said the first part quickly hoping Rory wouldn't hear.

"Whoa! Wait a minute! He took you to the batting cages? Does he not know you at all?"

"Well it was kind of a joke, I was making fun of him one day and he uh… yeah."

"Oh payback time. I see… How'd you do?"

Lorelai laughed. "Oh… You know… missed a few, hit a few… mostly I missed a few. He did really well though."

Rory laughed. "That's good. I'm impressed that you actually tried it. So what happened when you went back to the diner?"

"Uh.. He gave me coffee and pie. Then, I made him mad, so he started tickling me. I hit him with a pillow… I went to do it a second time, but he took it from me and threw it somewhere. Then, we made out and-"

"Okay! Stop right there. Is this going to be dirty? I don't want to hear this if it's going to be gross."

"Fine. I'll shut up. How was your day yesterday? I'm sorry we didn't get to spend any time together."

"It's okay. I still had some laundry to do, so I did that. Then, I went to Lane's to listen to some more of her new CD's."

"That's good. I'm glad you had fun… Lord knows I sure did!"

"Mom!" She pretended to be disgusted.

"Sorry! I couldn't help myself. Are you still panning on helping me at the inn today?"

"Of course, mom! This is really exciting."

"I know! It's been Sookie's and my dream for a very long time. Everything is finally coming together, kid."

"I have a feeling we aren't just talking about the inn anymore."

Lorelai smiled. "Nope. That's part of it of course, but there's so much more. You're going to Yale achieving your dreams. Sookie and her family are doing great, and Luke… He just makes me so happy. He's so great and supportive and always seems to know how I'm feeling. When I'm upset, he somehow manages to make me feel better. He's so great, Ror… not too horrible to look at either." She said, stealing the waitress' words. She frowned. "Now all I need is my parents to support me and my decisions instead of finding different ways to criticize me."

"Aw, mom. I'm glad Luke makes you so happy. As for Grandma and Grandpa… well, I guess you just have to deal with it for now. I'm sure they'll run out of things eventually, but for now, just remember you have me, Sookie, Luke and the rest of this town to support you even if Grandma and Grandpa don't."

"Thanks, Hon. That was really nice." She checked the clock on the stove. "Oh, hey, we'd better get going if we want to go to Luke's before the Dragonfly."

"Okay."

LUKE'S

Rory and Lorlelai walked into the diner. It was almost completely full. They found a table in the corner beside the windows. From there, they could see into the Soda Shoppe which also had more people than usual, especially since it was breakfast time. They sat down and looked around. "Wow! Very crowded this morning."

"Yeah… Do you think maybe they heard about your date with Luke last night and wanted to see how the morning after would go?"

"I don't know… Maybe they just came here because it was their last chance before the inn's test run today. Most of the people here are going to be there."

"Yeah… maybe…"

"What?"

"What?"

"You said that like you didn't believe me."

"Said what?"

"What!"

Luke walked up and saw a confused look on Lorelai's face. "What?"

"Wait a second. Did you guys plan this?"

"What?" Luke and Rory replied, simultaneously.

Lorelai sighed. "Never mind. Hi, Luke!" She smiled at him.

He smiled back. "Lorelai, how's your uh… morning been so far?"

She laughed. "Going good so far and yours?"

"Busy, but better now that you're here."

"Aw, thanks!"

"No. Thank you." He leaned over and kissed her softly. When they pulled apart, they saw everyone in the diner plus the people in the Soda Shoppe staring at them, including Rory.

"You didn't think that through did you?" She whispered.

He smiled. "No I- I guess I didn't, but it's hard to think when a woman so beautiful as yourself is sitting right in front of me." She blushed. "Coffee?"

She cleared her throat. "Please! Rory?"

"Of course!"

"Coming right up." Lorelai watched with a dreamy smile as he walked away. Then, she looked around the diner and saw that at least half of the diners (Or as I like to call them. dinees) get up, pay, and leave the diner.

"Wow! I guess you were right."

"Guess so…"

Lorelai had a sly smile on her face. "Rory… are you psychic and just decided not to tell me?"

"Well, I didn't see that question coming, so I guess not."

"You planned that answer."

"Yup. I guess you caught me." Just then, Luke came over with their coffee and two plates of pancakes and bacon.

"OoO! Thanks, Luke! You're my new hero."

"Great…"

"Yeah thanks, Luke. It looks great."

"No problem, Rory."

"Hey, Luke! Did you know that Rory is psychic?"

"Oh that? Pfft! That's old news!"

"Really?"

"Oh yeah… She told me in a dream."

"Yes I did, and I told him not to tell anybody, especially you."

"Huh! That's hardly fair!"

"Life isn't fair."

"I hate it when people say that."

"I learned it from you. You only have yourself to blame."

"Gah!… Whatever. So, Luke?"

"Yes, Lorelai?"

"What time are you going to get to the inn?"

"Why am I coming to the inn?"

Lorelai gasped and gaped at him. "Luke! The test run of the Dragonfly is today! How could you fo-"

He started laughing. "Relax! I was just kidding. I'll be there about the same time everyone else gets there."

"Great!… That was SO not funny."

"I'm sorry. Oh. I have to go. Come see me before you leave?"

"Of course." She watched him walk away… again. "Oh, Ror! I've got a question for ya."

"And I've got an answer."

"Please! Stop with the psychic-ness!"

"I have no idea what you're talking about. All I'm seeing is psycho-ness, and it's coming from you."

"I resent that remark!"

"Sorry… So, your quandary?"

Ah. Yes. Where are you and Chris having lunch today?"

"Oh. I told him he could choose a place when he got here, so I'm not sure yet."

"I see. Okay. I was just wondering. I'm having lunch with Luke here."

"Okay. I'll try and keep him away then."

"No. You guys can eat here if that's what he wants."

"Are you sure?"

"Positive."

"Okay."

They finished their breakfast, and Rory went outside to wait for Lorelai. Luke was in the back somewhere, so Lorelai called out. "Luke, I'm leaving!

Luke rushed out wiping his hands on a towel. "Hey. Thanks for getting me."

"You're welcome. Now what did you need?"

"This." He kissed her passionately.

She pulled back and looked into his eyes. "Oh. You know, I could get used to that."

"Good. Me too. I'll see you later. Have fun today."

"Okay bye!" She turned and started to walk out the diner. She knew he was watching, but this time instead of trying to do a sexy walk, she opened the door, stopped, turned around, and blew him a kiss. He smiled. She started to go the rest of the way out the door when one of her feet missed the top step and the other somehow got caught in the door. She ended up in an embarrassed mess on the floor. Luke rushed over to her and helped her up. She said she was fine and walked out the door to catch up with her daughter. Rory laughed at her the whole way to the inn.

A/N: I have decided to be mean and make you guys wait some more! MUAHAHA! I'm SO mean! A guy on the bus keeps telling me that too. What does he expect? When you stick your finger in my face, it's either gonna get bit, licked, or pulled. I certainly wasn't gonna put any part of my mouth on his hand, so I grabbed it. Of course he tried to pull back and almost popped his finger out of the socket. It was all his fault, and he has no proof!… well except for this, but I highly doubt he'll find it… REVIEW! REVIEW! REVIEW! Please! I'll be your bestest friend! I'll steal a pony from one of my neighbors and give it to you. They have plenty… wont even notice it's gone… That's what they get when a city girl like me moves to the country. Hahaha I'm just kidding of course. I wouldn't steal a pony… It would be too messy… I could bring a vacuum… ANYWAYS! Hope you enjoyed it!