Rory was nervous when she walked into her mother's kitchen. She knew that Lorelei would be able to tell when something was wrong. Times like these, she hated it. Steeling herself she was almost to her room when Lorelei walked into the kitchen and said, "Hey kid. Home so soon?"

"Yeah," Rory replied with a smile, "My classes on Friday were canceled."

"Have you seen Luke?" Lorelei asked with a smile, "He'll be happy that you're here."

"I stopped by on the way here," Rory replied fidgeting, "We have a date tonight."

"Good,' Lorelei replied, "You two need to go on a date. It will do you good."

"Yeah," Rory said absently, "So I better go and find something to wear."

Lorelei watched Rory like a hawk. She knew when there was something wrong with her kid. Walking into Rory's room she said, "Alright spill."

"It's nothing mom," Rory said in a toneless voice. Now Lorelei knew something was wrong.

"Spill," Lorelei said again, crossing her arms.

Rory groaned and curled up on her bed. She couldn't deal with this right now. She had thought a lot on her way back from Luke's and she was undeniably freaked out. She didn't know if she was ready to have sex. She didn't have condoms, and she sure wasn't on the pill. She didn't think this was going to be an issue for a while. She should have known that things don't go as planned. She was a testament to that.

Sighing she said, "Mom it's personal."

Lorelei's eyes widened and she chocked out, "You're pregnant."

"What?" Rory asked shocked, "No."

"Oh…" Lorelei said sitting next to her daughter. Glaring at her daughter she snapped, "Don't do that to mommy." Lorelei was rubbing her heart and breathing in and out. Rory just shook her head and sat down. When Lorelei was finally able to breathe normally again she asked, "Then what is it? Sweetie you can tell me anything."

Rory was still silent. Lorelei tried not to show her frustration at having to guess, "Is it about Luke?"

Rory nodded and refused to look at her mother.

Closing her eyes she asked, "Did you just have sex with him?"

"Almost," Rory replied still refusing to look at Lorelei.

"What is almost?" Lorelei asked looking hard at her mother.

"If Jess hasn't walked in on us we would have," Rory replied in shame.

"Where you fully clothed when he walked in?" Lorelei asked, not really wanting to know, but she had to help her daughter.

"Yes," Rory replied blushing a deep red. Suddenly she asked, "Am I a slut?"

"What?" Lorelei asked, shocked that Rory even had to ask.

"Am I a slut?" Rory repeated wringing her hands.

"Why would you even think that?" Lorelei asked almost laughing.

"Because we almost had sex and we haven't even went on a real date," Rory replied rushing her words. She felt like crying.

"Rory you love him," Lorelei stated, "I'm more then sure of it. If you love him, then it would be an easy assumption that you want to have sex with him." She stopped and swallowed, "That you will have sex with him. I would prefer that you wait until you are married, but I'm not stupid. You are my child. You have strong passions. I know that. I also know that you will marry Luke, and that he will be your one and only. Thus…. You're not a slut."

Rory nodded. When her mother spelled it out like that. Well it did seem only natural, but she was still worried.

Seeing that Rory still look glum Lorelei asked, "Is there something else?"

Rory just shrugged and looked around her room finally she said, "Was dad…. Experienced your first time?'

A little off balance Lorelei asked, "I don't understand."

Rory sighed, "Were you afraid to disappoint dad when you two had sex?"

"Oh…honey," Lorelei whispered taking her daughter's hand, "No…. we were both new to it."

"Great," Rory groaned laying her forehead against the cool bedspread

"Oh honey," Lorelei said as she sit down on her daughter's bed and took her hand, "Luke isn't going to care."

"But how could he not?" Rory sobbed.

"Because he loves you," Lorelei replied with conviction, "And he's Luke. Isn't that enough of a reason to trust him?"

Rory nodded feeling slightly better. She was right. He was Luke and that was reason enough to trust him. She stood, but her mother still held her hand. Looking into Rory's eyes she said, "Don't do it just to please Luke. Do it because you love Luke, and you are ready."

Rory nodded but she still seemed unsure. Lorelei sighed as she watched her daughter go to her closet. This was something that Luke and Rory had to figure it out.

Rory was sitting in her room fully dressed and nervous. Taking in deep breaths she was startled when she heard a knock at the front door. She heard Lorelei open the door and Luke's voice. Sighing Rory stood up and walked into the living room.

He was wearing a black dress shirt, blue jeans, and a leather jacket. His hair was brushed back and he was freshly shaved. He looked good enough to eat. Rory went to Luke and smiled shyly. Taking his hand she whispered, "You look good Luke."

"Hey babe," Luke said kissing her cheek, "You look beautiful."

"Thank you," Rory whispered. Giving him her best Rory smile.

They just looked at each other awkwardly and Lorelei just rolled her eyes. Smiling at them she said, "You two better go or you'll be late." Seeing Rory about to leave with out a kiss goodbye she said, "Hey kiss the mommy."

Rory laughed a little and kissed her cheek with a whispered, "Don't wait up."

Lorelei smiled sadly as she watched them leave. She knew that Rory hadn't meant it the way it sounded, but she figured that Rory wouldn't be coming home tonight. She didn't quite know how to take that.

Rory was jumpy. She felt like all of her nerves were heightened. She was completely aware of Luke. The tenth time Rory jumped because Luke moved ever so slightly, Luke finally had enough. Seeing an opening Luke pulled into a deserted parking lot and shut off the car. They both just sat there. Finally Rory asked, "Why'd we stop?"

Luke looked at Rory and whispered,"Are you afraid of me?" His voice was filled with so much pain. It hurt Rory.

"What?" Rory squeaked, "How can you think that?"

"Every time I move you flinch," Luke replied depression evident in his voice, "Rory I don't want you to be afraid of me. I'm sorry for today."

"I'm not afraid of you," Rory whispered scooting closer to him, "I love you."

"But the flinching," Luke whispered trailing off. He felt Rory's hands on his chest and thigh and suddenly it was hard to breathe.

"My stuff," Rory replied trailing her fingers down his chest, to his stomach. Giving Luke an impish grin she whispered in a husky voice, "Besides I'm not flinching now."

Luke stopped her wondering hands and whispered, "Why did you flinch." He couldn't even feel moderately aroused if she was afraid of him.

"I was so aware of you," Rory whispered nibbling on his knuckles. Luke tried not to groan. Funny how that felt good, of course it was Rory kissing his hands. Pulling up and looking into Luke's eyes she said, "It startled and frightened me. I've never been so aware of a man before."

Luke nodded and dropped her hands. They were treading on dangerous territory, "We should go to the movie." He never dropped his gaze from Rory.

"Yes…" Rory whispered taking his hands back, "We should."

Luke smiled and pulled Rory closer. He caressed her face and whispered, "Tell me to stop."

"No," Rory said closing her eyes as his hand started to carries her back, "Touch me Luke. Just keep touching me."

Luke groaned as he felt Rory's hand on his hips and sliding up his own back. He loved Rory so much and he would not make love to her in his truck. Well… at least he wasn't going to for their first time. Gathering his strength he pushed Rory away. Possibly a little more roughly then he meant to.

"Luke?" Rory whispered. She was afraid she had done something wrong.

"After the movie," Luke whispered, "We'll go back to my place."

"No," Rory whispered taking his hand and squeezing it, "Jess will be there. Let's make this a holiday and stay at a hotel."

Luke smiled and nodded, but first there was the movie.

"Damn," Luke growled as he tried to open the hotel door. It wouldn't be so hard if Rory would stop sucking his earlobe long enough to open the door. Of course it wasn't her fault that the movie was pretty much a porno. It wasn't her fault that he couldn't keep his hands off of her during the movie. No, it wasn't his Rory's fault at all. It was his, and that damn movies.

"Rory," Luke groaned as her hands rubbed his hardness. He hadn't expected her to be so aggressive. It both thrilled and worried him. She should be shy, worried even. This just didn't go with her personality, and he needed to talk to her about it before they did something they'd regret.

He was finally able to open the door and the couple stumbled in. He had not more then shut and locked the door when Rory started to shed her clothing. Walking over to her he took her hands and asked, "Rory what are you doing?"

"Taking off my clothes so you won't have to," Rory replied but Luke stopped her from going on with her explanation by his whispered words, "But what if I want to?"

"Why would you want to undress me?" Rory asked, even though she felt a thrill go through as Luke began to unbutton her blouse. He was so gentle.

"It builds anticipation," Luke whispered as he slipped Rory's shirt off of her shoulders and down her arms. Seeing Rory's exposed skin Luke let out a little groan of excitement and his eyes flashed, "I am able to study you. I'm able to kiss every inch of you. I'm able to caress all of you." Luke pulled her closer and whispered, "And Rory, I want to touch all of you."

"I just want to make you happy," Rory whispered taking Luke's face in her hands and kissing his lips softly.

"Rory," Luke groaned pulling her tight against him. Making her feel his arousal, "Trust me. I'm happy."

Rory made a little noise of pleasure, and moved against him. Luke pushed her back and walked her toward the bed. Lying her down on the bed he said, "But I would be ecstatic if you let me make your first time amazing."

Rory breathless whispered, "I don't want to disappoint you."

"Rory," Luke moaned as he nibbled her neck, "You could never disappointment me."

Luke looked into Rory's eyes and she saw the love. The devotion, and sighed. She trusted him so much that she would allow him to do anything to her.

"Luke," Rory moaned as she pulled him as close as possible, "Make love to me."

Luke smiled at his Rory and whispered, "All in good time."

Rory giggled when Luke tickled her side and rolled her on top of him, kissing her the entire time.

Well.... I hope you enjoyed this chapter. Now you know what else to do.