"Revolving Satellites Redux" by Gluglug
Chapter Thirteen: Risks, Rants and Romance
Spoiler Warning/Timing: Mid - Third Season
Rating: PG -13
Disclaimer: Gilmore Girls and all characters are property of The Dubba Dubba Dubba WB, Dorothy Parker Drank Here Productions and Amy Sherman- Palladino. They don't belong to me, just borrowing.
Summary: Luke and Lorelai have an overdue chat and some "tea"
Lorelai headed towards the bridge, carrying the brown bag with her. When she got there, she spotted Luke, he was sitting with his legs dangling over the edge. He was once again dressed in his usual uniform, no tailored suits. Upon seeing him, she smiled and realized that was just the way she liked him.
Lorelai quietly snuck up on him, so Luke was a bit startled to suddenly find her sitting next to him. She dangled her legs over the edge and placed the bag between them.
Luke spoke first. "I see you got my note."
"Yeah, I must have just missed you. I had gone to the diner but I was surprised to see it was closed."
"Well, Caesar's sick, Jess has a date with Rory, and I had something important to take care of, so.."
"Something important?"
"Well, someone important."
Lorelai smiled. "Hey, speaking of notes, did you get the one I left for you last night?"
"Yeah, it was very well written." He chuckled. "I see you haven't run out of Garfield stationery."
"I have a lifetime supply of Garfield. Um, did you open the present I left with Bert?"
"Yes, I did."
"So what did you think?"
"It was also very well written." He paused, took a breath and turned to face her. "Lorelai, it was the most thoughtful present I've ever received, thank you."
"So you like it?"
"I love it." He looked a little sheepish.
"Well, then I guess my present was effective." She moved the bag away and moved closer to him, they were almost touching.
"So, dare I ask what happened on your date last night?"
"You are brave, Lorelai." He shook his head and sighed. "Nicole and I broke up last night."
"I'd be lying if I said I'm sorry to hear that. But I'm sure if must've been difficult."
"It wasn't too bad. It turns out that Nicole and I both have, um, trust issues. I had a problem trusting her because she went behind my back to talk to you, and she has a problem trusting me because I wasn't being honest with her about my feelings."
"Imagine that."
"Yeah, and it turns out that Nicole didn't lie to you about her fiancé. She said she lied to me when I asked her because she didn't want to talk about it on our first date, it was too painful."
"So she's not Cruella Deville?"
"Huh? Well, she doesn't own a coat made of puppies but she did lie to me. But I'm at fault here, too. I mean, the reason I asked her out the first place was you had started dating Alex and she seemed to be interested." He paused, happy to finally tell her the truth. "Hey, I never even asked you how that went. You did dump him, right?"
Lorelai chuckled ruefully. "Oh, we broke up all right. It seems like it was months ago, now. It was horrible."
"What happened?"
"I swore I would never tell anyone about this other than Rory, but under the circumstances I think you ought to know." She took a breath and stared at her lap.
"Um, last weekend I had intended to break up with Alex at dinner. But he took me to Chez Louis, my favorite romantic spot. Then we went out dancing and I had too many vodka gimlets. We went to his space age bachelor pad and wound up in bed."
Luke felt a twinge of jealousy but didn't try to hide it. "Date number four. So then what?"
"This is so embarrassing, but we were, you know, and instead of calling out Alex's name, I called out yours."
Luke was dumbstruck. "You what?"
"You heard me."
"Wow, that is embarrassing. Did Alex kick you out of bed, because that's what I'd do if a woman called out some other guy's name while we were, you know.."
"Then I better be extra careful, huh?"
Luke smiled. "Wow, so you were thinking of me when you were with Alex? What kinds of thoughts were you having?"
Lorelai giggled and blushed. "Oh, dirty Luke thoughts - mostly about your toolbox."
Luke blushed. "Bert?"
She was still giggling. "No, your toolbox."
Luke's tone was still playful. "Hey, with all this dirty talk am I allowed to kiss you now?"
"I'd thought you'd never ask."
Lorelai closed the space between them and put her arms around his waist while Luke leaned into kiss her. They closed their eyes and what started off sweet and tentative grew passionate. Tongues dueled and hands started making their way over backs and through hair. Their seated position on the bridge made it a little difficult to continue without falling into the water. Lorelai nearly lost her balance but Luke caught her before she fell. She was breathless from her near accident and also the kiss.
"Wow, more embarrassing moments for the record books."
Luke laughed. "Well, I'll always remember our first kiss and how you um, fell for me."
"Hey, um since you were thoughtful enough to bring this package from Doose's and it's a little chilly out, do you want to come back to my place? I could make you some tea, it might warm you up."
Luke gave her a big smile. "As long as you promise to join me, hey, it's good I bought all that tea for you, with your newfound passion and all.."
They stood up, left the bridge and walked hand in hand back to Lorelai's.
An hour later, Luke and Lorelai were in her bed, they had just made love. Their clothes were strewn all over the floor and Luke's baseball cap was hanging on the bedpost.
Lorelai turned over and snuggled against him, she was definitely warmed up. "Hey, we never got around to having that cup of tea, did we?"
"No, I guess not. But you now have plenty and it's not going anywhere."
"Just like you, huh?" She kissed him. "Luke, I gotta tell you, I was right. It IS all about the man underneath the clothes."
"And the woman." He kissed her back.
He stopped kissing her and stared at the ceiling. This was, without a doubt, the happiest day of his life. He finally had what he wanted. Now what?
Lorelai watched him intently. "So what are you thinking about, diner man?"
"Are you gonna be one of those girlfriends who's constantly asking that? Because I can't stand that, you know. Just because a guy's quiet doesn't mean he's thinking deep and meaningful thoughts all the time."
"Number eleven, Luke rants."
"What?"
"One of the reasons that didn't make the final cut."
"Oh, I see. Lorelai, are you expecting me to come up with a top ten list for you, because I'm not a talented writer like you are."
"I don't need a written list, Luke. And actions speak louder than words. It's always been that way with you."
"And with you, it's just the opposite." He teased. "No, you've done some great things for me that didn't involve words, like painting the diner or coming with me to Uncle Louie's funeral. That meant so much to me." He paused and then faced her. "But I think the thing that you did that meant the most was having the courage to tell me how you felt last night. I don't think I could've done that. You took such a big risk."
"Well I took that risk because you're worth it, Luke. I love you."
"And I love you, Lorelai."
He finally said it, and the sky hadn't fallen. Hearing him say it, Lorelai's eyes filled with tears. She began to kiss him again, deeply. They stopped talking and let actions speak for themselves. A few minutes later, only one word filled the room, and it spoke volumes.
"Luuuuuke."
The End
A/N: The muse says it's time to leave L/L alone in carnal bliss. I hope the end wasn't too cheesy, I wanted to tie it all together with a neat little bow.
Thanks for all the lovely feeback, this is the longest and fastest story I've completed to date. I need a break now. Let's hope the GG episodes in 2003 will give us lots of java junkie moments, in spite of the Alex and Nicole story lines...
Mini rant: I'm tired of MS Word autocorrecting Lorelai's name! I've noticed that it's misspelled in some of my stories. I've tried to do the search and replace as best as I could! Rant over.
Chapter Thirteen: Risks, Rants and Romance
Spoiler Warning/Timing: Mid - Third Season
Rating: PG -13
Disclaimer: Gilmore Girls and all characters are property of The Dubba Dubba Dubba WB, Dorothy Parker Drank Here Productions and Amy Sherman- Palladino. They don't belong to me, just borrowing.
Summary: Luke and Lorelai have an overdue chat and some "tea"
Lorelai headed towards the bridge, carrying the brown bag with her. When she got there, she spotted Luke, he was sitting with his legs dangling over the edge. He was once again dressed in his usual uniform, no tailored suits. Upon seeing him, she smiled and realized that was just the way she liked him.
Lorelai quietly snuck up on him, so Luke was a bit startled to suddenly find her sitting next to him. She dangled her legs over the edge and placed the bag between them.
Luke spoke first. "I see you got my note."
"Yeah, I must have just missed you. I had gone to the diner but I was surprised to see it was closed."
"Well, Caesar's sick, Jess has a date with Rory, and I had something important to take care of, so.."
"Something important?"
"Well, someone important."
Lorelai smiled. "Hey, speaking of notes, did you get the one I left for you last night?"
"Yeah, it was very well written." He chuckled. "I see you haven't run out of Garfield stationery."
"I have a lifetime supply of Garfield. Um, did you open the present I left with Bert?"
"Yes, I did."
"So what did you think?"
"It was also very well written." He paused, took a breath and turned to face her. "Lorelai, it was the most thoughtful present I've ever received, thank you."
"So you like it?"
"I love it." He looked a little sheepish.
"Well, then I guess my present was effective." She moved the bag away and moved closer to him, they were almost touching.
"So, dare I ask what happened on your date last night?"
"You are brave, Lorelai." He shook his head and sighed. "Nicole and I broke up last night."
"I'd be lying if I said I'm sorry to hear that. But I'm sure if must've been difficult."
"It wasn't too bad. It turns out that Nicole and I both have, um, trust issues. I had a problem trusting her because she went behind my back to talk to you, and she has a problem trusting me because I wasn't being honest with her about my feelings."
"Imagine that."
"Yeah, and it turns out that Nicole didn't lie to you about her fiancé. She said she lied to me when I asked her because she didn't want to talk about it on our first date, it was too painful."
"So she's not Cruella Deville?"
"Huh? Well, she doesn't own a coat made of puppies but she did lie to me. But I'm at fault here, too. I mean, the reason I asked her out the first place was you had started dating Alex and she seemed to be interested." He paused, happy to finally tell her the truth. "Hey, I never even asked you how that went. You did dump him, right?"
Lorelai chuckled ruefully. "Oh, we broke up all right. It seems like it was months ago, now. It was horrible."
"What happened?"
"I swore I would never tell anyone about this other than Rory, but under the circumstances I think you ought to know." She took a breath and stared at her lap.
"Um, last weekend I had intended to break up with Alex at dinner. But he took me to Chez Louis, my favorite romantic spot. Then we went out dancing and I had too many vodka gimlets. We went to his space age bachelor pad and wound up in bed."
Luke felt a twinge of jealousy but didn't try to hide it. "Date number four. So then what?"
"This is so embarrassing, but we were, you know, and instead of calling out Alex's name, I called out yours."
Luke was dumbstruck. "You what?"
"You heard me."
"Wow, that is embarrassing. Did Alex kick you out of bed, because that's what I'd do if a woman called out some other guy's name while we were, you know.."
"Then I better be extra careful, huh?"
Luke smiled. "Wow, so you were thinking of me when you were with Alex? What kinds of thoughts were you having?"
Lorelai giggled and blushed. "Oh, dirty Luke thoughts - mostly about your toolbox."
Luke blushed. "Bert?"
She was still giggling. "No, your toolbox."
Luke's tone was still playful. "Hey, with all this dirty talk am I allowed to kiss you now?"
"I'd thought you'd never ask."
Lorelai closed the space between them and put her arms around his waist while Luke leaned into kiss her. They closed their eyes and what started off sweet and tentative grew passionate. Tongues dueled and hands started making their way over backs and through hair. Their seated position on the bridge made it a little difficult to continue without falling into the water. Lorelai nearly lost her balance but Luke caught her before she fell. She was breathless from her near accident and also the kiss.
"Wow, more embarrassing moments for the record books."
Luke laughed. "Well, I'll always remember our first kiss and how you um, fell for me."
"Hey, um since you were thoughtful enough to bring this package from Doose's and it's a little chilly out, do you want to come back to my place? I could make you some tea, it might warm you up."
Luke gave her a big smile. "As long as you promise to join me, hey, it's good I bought all that tea for you, with your newfound passion and all.."
They stood up, left the bridge and walked hand in hand back to Lorelai's.
An hour later, Luke and Lorelai were in her bed, they had just made love. Their clothes were strewn all over the floor and Luke's baseball cap was hanging on the bedpost.
Lorelai turned over and snuggled against him, she was definitely warmed up. "Hey, we never got around to having that cup of tea, did we?"
"No, I guess not. But you now have plenty and it's not going anywhere."
"Just like you, huh?" She kissed him. "Luke, I gotta tell you, I was right. It IS all about the man underneath the clothes."
"And the woman." He kissed her back.
He stopped kissing her and stared at the ceiling. This was, without a doubt, the happiest day of his life. He finally had what he wanted. Now what?
Lorelai watched him intently. "So what are you thinking about, diner man?"
"Are you gonna be one of those girlfriends who's constantly asking that? Because I can't stand that, you know. Just because a guy's quiet doesn't mean he's thinking deep and meaningful thoughts all the time."
"Number eleven, Luke rants."
"What?"
"One of the reasons that didn't make the final cut."
"Oh, I see. Lorelai, are you expecting me to come up with a top ten list for you, because I'm not a talented writer like you are."
"I don't need a written list, Luke. And actions speak louder than words. It's always been that way with you."
"And with you, it's just the opposite." He teased. "No, you've done some great things for me that didn't involve words, like painting the diner or coming with me to Uncle Louie's funeral. That meant so much to me." He paused and then faced her. "But I think the thing that you did that meant the most was having the courage to tell me how you felt last night. I don't think I could've done that. You took such a big risk."
"Well I took that risk because you're worth it, Luke. I love you."
"And I love you, Lorelai."
He finally said it, and the sky hadn't fallen. Hearing him say it, Lorelai's eyes filled with tears. She began to kiss him again, deeply. They stopped talking and let actions speak for themselves. A few minutes later, only one word filled the room, and it spoke volumes.
"Luuuuuke."
The End
A/N: The muse says it's time to leave L/L alone in carnal bliss. I hope the end wasn't too cheesy, I wanted to tie it all together with a neat little bow.
Thanks for all the lovely feeback, this is the longest and fastest story I've completed to date. I need a break now. Let's hope the GG episodes in 2003 will give us lots of java junkie moments, in spite of the Alex and Nicole story lines...
Mini rant: I'm tired of MS Word autocorrecting Lorelai's name! I've noticed that it's misspelled in some of my stories. I've tried to do the search and replace as best as I could! Rant over.