Don't Go Away

Part 6: Be Here Now

Rating: PG13

Summary: Rachel was killed in a car crash. Luke regrets that he never got the chance to tell her (Rachel) how much he loved her before he died. A dream made him realize that that is what has been haunting him and stopped him from mourning Rachel's death. Luke vowed not to let the same thing happen between him and Lorelai and they spent the night together.

A/N: This is the end (I think…). I don't know (still). I hate writing short stories because I never know how to finish them! Ugh! :) All right, so it's up to you if I should think of a way to continue or not or if this chapter should end this particular story (there are other fan fics in the works… By me: 'A Certain Something' and the soon-to-be-posted first chapter of 'Those Three Little Words.') So *please* review or email me and tell me if you think I should continue! Your comments/criticisms are welcome/essential to the future of the story or lack there of. Also, the title of this chapter ("Be Here Now") is the title of the Oasis album that the song "Don't Go Away" (the main title) is on (just incase you were wondering).

Disclaimer: Still have no rights whatsoever to characters or main storylines, etc…

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She woke with his arms around her. She knew her face was glowing with happiness. She kissed a line along his shoulders, up his neck, over his chin and face to his lips. He smiled.

"Hmm…I wish I could wake up like this every morning." He said, his voice hoarse. A slow smile spread over her face.

"Last night was right." She whispered, softly.

"Yes." Luke answered.

"This is how it's supposed to be."

"Yes."

"*Us.*" He nodded slowly. She smiled again as he kissed her. When they pulled back, "It's not too soon?"

"Rachel and I said goodbye a long time ago. I've spent a year or a year and a half saying goodbye… She left because of you and if she knew that I let you slip away from me…" He paused, letting his words sink in. "I don't want to be alone anymore."

"You won't be." Lorelai kissed the corner of his mouth. "You'll always have me."

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A/N: So, it's short, it's sweet (and kind of corny), and it's *probably* the end. Please don't forget to review! Thanks so much! Thanks to everyone who has already reviewed (some of you more that once! :), as well. I appreciate it! Hope you enjoyed the story! :)