Meeting Luke- Chapter 4

Disclaimer: I rule the universe…no that was last week, nevermind. I don't own anything.
Author's Note: Thanks! Yes, the purpleyblue button is feeling loved, I am feeling loved, all is right with the world! Let's not think in terms of what should/was but could've been…hehe, it's just a fic and I have a very broad idea of where it's going. It's pretty much letting me know where it wants to go, kind of like if I was walking a Great Dane (I'm 5'0" and 115 lbs soaking wet). I'm just following along and typing it up. Luke and Lorelai aren't exactly "together", they're contemplating dating, but they aren't "together". Just thought I'd clear that up. Oh! And about Lane, I knew that they had known each other for a long time but I didn't know how long, I was going to bring Lane into it soon, promise. Oh yeah, and just because there isn't conflict right now, doesn't mean there won't be. Just wait for it. That was a long author's note.

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Lorelai, Rory, and Christopher ate dinner at the Inn and then went for a walk around town, "So when are you going back home?" Lorelai asked curiously.

"I'm going to stay in Hartford with the parents tonight and catch a plane back to California tomorrow morning. But I'll try and get back and visit more often."

"Oh. That'll be good." She smiled, wondering if he really would ever get back in the next five years as they ended up back at the Inn.

"Yeah. I'll miss you kid." He smiled at Rory.

"I'll miss you too." Rory smiled back.

"And on that note, I should probably go now."

Lorelai nodded softly, "It's getting late, Rory needs to go to bed soon."

Chris nodded in agreement and bent down to hug his daughter and kissed the top of her head, "I love you."

Rory wrapped her small arms around his neck and hugged him, "I love you too." she yawned.

"Goodnight Rory."

Lorelai looked at the two of them and smiled, "Come on, you can tuck her in." she offered to Chris.

Chris picked her up and she rested her head on his shoulder, quickly falling asleep on the way to the shed. He lay her in her bed and kissed her forehead, pulling the blankets over her.

Lorelai and Chris left the little potting shed and went around to the front of the Inn. "So where's the bike?" Lorelai asked curiously.

"Had to leave it home in California. I'm borrowing Dad's car today."

"Oh."

"Well, uh. I should get going."

Lorelai nodded, "Yeah."

Chris awkwardly hugged her, "Tell Luke he's a lucky guy." he said as they pulled apart.

"Uh, will do." Lorelai said awkwardly, "Come back around soon."

"I'll try."

*At least he isn't promising anything* She gave him a quick peck on the cheek, "Bye Chris."

"Bye." he said as he got into the car and waved before he drove off and Lorelai went back around the Inn to the shed.

~*~

"Hey Luke." Lorelai greeted as she walked into the diner after dropping off Rory at dance.

"Hey. How's it going?" He smiled as he took a couple plates to a table and came back behind the counter.

"Good, Christopher is on a plane back to California now. And Sookie said she can watch Rory anytime."

"That's great, what do you want to do and when?"

"Um, today's Wednesday, so how about Friday night after I take Rory to dance?"

"Okay, that sounds good."

"Coffee please?" she smiled at him.

He rolled his eyes, "This stuff is going to kill you." he said as-a-matter-of-factly as he poured her a cup.

"Are you going to say that every time I ask for coffee?"

"Are you ever going to stop asking?"

Lorelai smiled, "No."

"There's your answer." he said as he went around the counter and took someone's order and went back into the kitchen, returning a few minutes later with a plate.

"So what do you think we should do Friday?" Lorelai asked curiously.

Luke shrugged, "I don't know. Haven't been on a date in a long time."

"Me neither. How 'bout we just do a casual movie thing or something."

"Sounds good to me."

Lorelai nodded, "Good." she turned around and looked toward the dance studio and saw Miss Patty, "What do you think she'll do when she hears about this date?"

Luke rolled his eyes and scoffed, "She'll probably be outside the window trying to take pictures or something."

"She'll think it was her idea, you know that right?" Lorelai pointed out.

"She thinks Broadway was her idea."

Lorelai laughed and shook her head, "Where do you live?"

"That was random. Why?"

"So I can stalk you."

"Well if that's the reason, I live upstairs. I turned my dad's office into an apartment."

"Really?"

Luke nodded.

"Well, I should probably go pick up Rory so have a couple burgers ready."

Luke sighed.

"And chili fries." she smirked.

"You're sure?"

Lorelai nodded, "Uh huh."

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Lorelai walked across the street and waited for Rory, "Hi Miss Patty."

"Hello darling." she greeted, "I met Rory's lovely father yesterday."

"Oh, yeah?"

"Yes, Rory has good genes."

Lorelai rolled her eyes, "I'll tell Chris that next time I hear from him. But anyway, I know you're infamous for your gossip spreading skills, but I was wondering for Rory's sake that if I were to date anyone that it wouldn't get around to Rory."

"You're dating someone?!" Patty asked excitedly.

"No, yes, maybe. Just keep it to yourself. I really don't want Rory to know unless it gets serious, I don't want her getting too attached."

Miss Patty took a deep breath and contemplated this, "Alright dear. This is just between you and me." she agreed.

"Good."

"So who is it? Is it Luke?" Miss Patty whispered.

Lorelai sighed, "Yeah, we're just going to hang out and watch movies. Nothing big."

Miss Patty smirked, "I knew you two would make a perfect couple. When's the big date?"

Lorelai shook her head, "We aren't even a couple, and it's not a big date. It's just a movie." Rory came out of the dressing room and came over to where Lorelai and Patty were talking.

"Whatever you say, dear." Patty smiled as Lorelai and Rory walked across the street.

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"Hey." Luke greeted as the girls came into the diner.

Lorelai lifted Rory up onto the stool and sat next to her, "Hey."

"Hi Luke." Rory smiled.

Luke walked back into the kitchen and came back out with three plates and placed them in front of Lorelai and Rory, "There you go, full of disgusting things that will clog your arteries."

"Chili fries!" Rory said excitedly. "Thanks Luke!"

"Please, don't thank me." Luke said as he made a face.

Lorelai smiled, "More coffee please?"

"Are you suicidal?"

"This week?"

Luke rolled his eyes and poured her more coffee.

"Thanks Luke." she grinned.

"Please, don't thank me." he insisted as he took care of the dinner crowd.

Lorelai smirked at him, "So how was school today?" she asked, turning to Rory.

"Good. Lane's mom wants to meet you before she's allowed to come over."

"I'll try to be good. Her mom is the one who has the Antique store right?"

"Yeah." Rory nodded.

"Oh. Lane might not be allowed to come over for a while."

"What did you do?" Rory asked knowing her mother too well.

"I didn't do anything, for once. Her mother just isn't very fond of my bubbly personality." Lorelai said innocently.

"What happened?"

"Nothing."

Rory shook her head, disbelievingly, "I fell 8 times today."

"Ouch. You know if you want to quit, all you have to say is when."

"I know."

They finished up their meal and Lorelai paid for it, "See you tomorrow."

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To Be Continued… Keep reviewing though, please. I'm trying to write quicker, honestly, but I keep getting sidetracked. Darn FF. =D