Title: Soundproof
Author: Bent137
Disclaimer: I own very little, ergo I do not own the show Gilmore Girls, Luke's diner, the band Jonny Was
Spoilers: Um, May contain scenes and characters and references not seen in Season One.
Authors Note: Sequel to Single Again, I recommend reading it first. Literati, possibly other ships thrown in for Lorelai and Lane. Titles come from a song, "Soundproof" by Jonny Was...
Chapter Eight:
But Still You Try...
Rory stared at her mom, "Did you always pry this much and I just never noticed?"
"AHA! You admit that there is something to pry into, spill."
Rory sighed and explained what happened in Luke's to her mother. "So, what do you think?" she asked when she was done talking.
"I think he was just concerned. You should cut him a little slack and talk to him. Explain that you think he over reacted. You can't avoid him forever!"
"Why not?"
"Because life is cruel and we need coffee."
Rory sighed and went to her closet, "I guess I'll talk to him." She pulled out a cornflower blue sweater to change into. She kicked off her shoes and tossed them on a zebra throw rug.
"Great," Lorelai said, "I'll just stay here, kick back, relax, pretend I'm on a beach with a cabana boy named Rauol, a frilly umbrella drink and Jonny Was..."
"Why do you need Rauol when you have Shane?"
"Good point," Lorelai said thoughtfully, "Argh, now I'm in the mood to watch Mandy Moore straddle the state line."
"And bemoan your Landon-less existence?"
"Of course. Oh, you never told me why you weren't at the bus stop."
"I got the driver to let me out at the edge of town."
"How?"
"My charm," Rory grinned.
"Yeah, right," Lorelai snorted.
"What can I say? Girls kick ass, says so on the t-shirt."
"Alright Dark Angel, go see your lover boy."
Rory grinned broader, "Oh hey, do we need to get gifts for Grandpa's birthday dinner?"
"Crap! I forgot all about that."
"Mom! She just called to remind you."
"I thought she was reminding me of an ordinary, general Friday night lampooning."
Rory roller her eyes, "So then, we're going shopping tomorrow afternoon?"
"Yeah, I guess so."