Author's Note: Okay, so someone said the end of the last chapter sucked. I'm sorry, but someone was invading my Gilmore time (okay, so that's not entirely what I call it, but anyway). So yeah, I needed a way to end it that would make it okay...not necessarily fabulous or anything, but okay. So, now that that's over, here's the next chapter. Hope you love it. I would have had it sooner, really, but things have been hectic and lately there's been a slump in reviews (Of course I should be replying more, but you get my point.) Anyway, I hope you like this update...read and review, please!

"Lorelai, you're not sleeping on the couch. It's-It's not the right thing to do. Come on, I'll sleep on the couch, it's okay."Luke insisted once they were upstairs

She studied him, watched his face and his movements. He walked to the sink and began washing something. "You know I could probably walk home..."

"I'm not letting you walk home, Lorelai. You'll freeze."

"But I love the snow."She said, sitting down on the couch. "And you could walk with me."

"But see, we'd be having the same problem we have now."

Realizing what he meant, Lorelai shrugged. "You're probably right. I just don't wanna kick you out of your bed...okay, that sounds really bad. But Luke, really-"

"Lorelai-"Luke said, aggravated. "It's fine. I really am okay with sleeping on the couch. I just changed the sheets the other day, so you don't have to worry about smelling like me or anything...I'll change them again if you want. I just...this whole thing is kinda my fault, and I don't want you to be uncomfortable because of it."

Her eyes widened in fake awe. "You mean to tell me you made it snow?...Okay, look-it's not just the sleeping in the bed. It's the getting up in the morning and facing this whole thing. I went out yesterday...today..whatever. People are gonna see me and say stuff and-"

"Since when do you care?"Luke said, suddenly reminded of something. "And uh..I think I still have a few things of yours here. You know after-after everything we didn't really talk as much so I never got to tell you..."

A silence fell between them that neither knew how to fill. They had talked-they had sorted things through and knew where they stood. But they were still at a point where they didn't officially feel comfortable with talking about what had happened. The truth was, they were comfortable, but still had things to say.

"So...I'll take your bed, then. Good night, Luke."Lorelai said, standing up.

"Are you okay?"Luke asked as Lorelai stood.

"Yeah."She replied, smiling. "Peachy. Okay, not exactly peachy but-"

"I get it. So do you want...pajamas or something?"

"Unless you have a snowplow...no. Which would kinda defeat the purpose of being here but...anyway-"Lorelai said, walking across the room. "Thanks, by the way. For letting me stay here."

Luke nodded, understanding. "Anytime."

Lorelai took off her boots and pulled back the blanket. She was met with memories...so many times she had managed to stay the night, either there or at her house, and either way she was happy. She was happy now, except the fact that she wouldn't be waking up next to him. Settling down into the sheets, Lorelai let out an exhausted sigh.

"Oh-"Luke said from across the room. "Are you cold? I'm sure I probably have another blanket or something."

"No."Lorelai said. "I'm fine. Toasty, actually. Anyway...Goodnight."

"Goodnight."

Lorelai turned, her back facing him, and nestled herself safely into the bed. In truth, she wasn't all that tired. The reality of staying over at Luke's had apparently woken her up. But settling into the sheets, Lorelai let out a smile. It smelled like him. She missed that. And suddenly, Lorelai decided she was tired afterall, and fell sound asleep.

Luke awoke the next morning before she did and decided he might as well get up. Looking over at the bed, he saw Lorelai curled up in the blankets. He knew she was probably tired, so decided to leave her alone. He knew that making coffee upstairs would probably wake her up, so instead he went downstairs.

Unplugging the christmas lights, Luke glanced out the door. From the looks of things, the snow had stopped falling, but there was still plenty on the ground. Lorelai's Jeep wasn't blanketed or anything, but there was still snow on it. Going behind the counter, he fired up the coffee pot. He wondered if he should wake her up...or for that matter, if anyone would show up at the diner that day.

Lorelai woke up, staring around the room. It took her a minute to remember everything that had happened. Sitting up, she looked over at the empty couch. She wondered if he had slept at all, and if he did, if he had any kinks-she knew how uncomfortable couches could be. "Luke?"She called.

When Luke didn't answer, Lorelai got up, realizing she was alone in his apartment. Rubbing her hands on her arms, Lorelai yawned. "Luke...ya here?"She asked, just to make sure. Not thinking about putting on shoes, she walked downstairs to find herself following the scent of coffee.

She saw that the coffee pot was on, but that Luke wasn't present. Knowing that they were the only ones there, she walked behind the counter to grab a cup.

It was then that Luke realized she was up. "What are you doing?"He asked, coming out of the kitchen.

"Getting coffee."She replied, like it was the most natural thing in the world.

He found himself staring at her and, more importantly, her feet. "Lorelai...you do realize that you're in my diner wearing socks, right?''

She looked bak at him, cup full of coffee in hand. "Yes.."She replied, nodding her head slowly.

"And?...You know-the whole "No shoes, no shirt, no service."

"Ooh...dirty."Lorelai said, snickering. "Anyway, I woke up and you weren't there. I figured you were down here...and it's still snowing outside. Plus, the smeel of coffee distracted me. And you wouldn't deny me my morning cup, would you?"

Rolling his eyes, Luke walked back into the kitchen. Only Lorelai would be the one to make a simple 'yes' that long. But he loved it, anyway.

"What are you doing back there, anyway?"

"Get you some shoes on and I'll show you."Luke replied

When Lorelai came back down, she was wearing the same clothes, but had on her boots. She also brought down her purse, thinking that she could leave. But when she came down, she saw two plates sitting on the counter. "You cooked us breakfast?"She asked.

"Looks like it."Luke replied, wiping his hands off on a towel.

Sitting down on one of the stools, she set her purse down on the stool next to her. "Mmm...smells good. Where's my coffee?"

Luke reached behind the counter, grabbing her cup.

"Ahh..thank you. So, it still looks pretty cold out there."

"Yeah, but you know people and their need to eat. It's still pretty early, though."

Taking a bite of her food, she was quiet for a minute. "Mmm. Really, Luke-Thank you. I owe you one."

"Not really. Someone's gotta feed you something that's good for you."Luke said, watching the expression change on her face.

"Okay-really bad time to mention something's good for me, Danes."Lorelai said, the piece of toast halfway to her mouth. Laughing, she set it back down, looking at him. "I'm kidding. I don't mind. Really. I like the way you cook...even if it is good for me."

Luke nodded, putting his hand over hers. He looked back at her and saw that, how even though she was tired, she still looked beautiful. Maybe it was just him, but he loved her eyes. Leaning in even closer, he kissed her. Softly at first, but when she replied, it became even deeper. His hands found her face, pulling her towards him.

Lost in the moment, it wasn't nearly a minute later that Lorelai heard her phone ringing. Reaching for it, she gasped when she felt Luke pull her hands back.

"Hey-"He said. "No cell phones in the diner."

"But it's probably Rory..."Lorelai said.

"Fine...okay..."Luke said, pulling back. It wasn't that he minded, or that he was disappointed, but the look on his face said otherwise.

Pulling her phone out, Lorelai answered it, not knowing what to expect. "Hello?"

"Lor, look...I know you don't wanna hear from me. But please listen-"

Flipping her phone shut, she took a sip from her coffee and looked at Luke.

"Who was that?"