Aaaagggghhhhhh I'm sooooooooo very sorry for taking longer thank forever to continue. I had a busy winter break, and they school and ballet started back up, and well, it just didn't work, and I'm really feel bad, but it's here now so no more need to fear that something terrible happened, like being sucked into my computer, or breaking my foot in ballet, never fear!
Ok, well here is the first chapter where they're actually in Hawaii. The fun has just begun! I couldn't decide whether to put the "chapter" describing Hawaii up or not. If you're lost really bad with what I'm talking about, let me know and I'll see what I can do. In the meantime, enjoy this chapter! I've decided, due to popular demand to put a little L/L in as well, so I hope that makes you all happy, hehe. This story makes me happy too, especially since I'm sitting here looking out at the rain pouring down – not very Hawaii like. This way, I can imagine until I go later this year. Have fun, and of course, don't forget to review! You make me soo happy when you do, and thanks again for all the wonderful reviews so far! Here it is then…
"It's gorgeous!" Rory said dancing around in circles with her mother.
"I know, it always is!" Lorelai sang back.
"What have we gotten ourselves into?" Luke looked around in slight awe, but of course the face of complete mortification graced him as well. How could Rory and Lorelai be that carefree and outgoing? This was going to be one VERY interesting week.
Jess stood staring around, taking in the beautiful surroundings. They were standing in the open air terminal on Maui. It was 9:30 in the morning, the palm trees were blowing softly in the wind, and the birds were chirping. The only thing that brought him out of his trance was the lady putting a fragrant lei over his head. He mumbled "thanks", and followed Luke to go get the luggage.
They'd been sitting there an hour now. There was still no sign of their bags.
"I hate this!" Lorelai screamed. "Why us? Seriously, I want a written statement from the Chief Executive explaining it. I guess we're lucky that I have all the paperwork for the hotel and car still with me."
Luke nodded in agreement. He'd just gotten done talking to one of the airport personnel. "Ok, they have the hotel number, and they expect that our bags will be in by tomorrow at the latest. This happens all the time."
"Oh Lukey, you're my hero!" Lorelai exclaimed breaking out of her depressed mood. It might have been the news, or perhaps the latest cup of steaming coffee she had consumed. Either way, Lorelai was back.
Jess and Rory had been sitting, looking through travel brochures.
"I wanna try para sailing and horseback riding. How bout you?" Rory asked
"I'm not really the whole feeding the horse sugar and apples kind of guy. Para sailing might be fun though. I've always wanted to try surfing."
Lorelai waltzed up. "As much fun as I'm sure you're having, we have to end it and go get our car. I'm leaning towards the convertible. Cuz you know Rory, last time, the sedan just didn't cut."
"Totally with you mother dear. Bring on the wind blown hair!"
The Gilmores skipped out of the airport arm in arm, with the Danes behind them, walking far apart of course. They managed to get a silver mustang convertible, the last one available. What followed was the only natural thing to do – shop!
Jess and Luke were dragged into the first of many stores, to find clothes for the girls to wear while they waited for their luggage. They grabbed piles and ran into the dressing rooms to try them on. Luke and Jess stood outside the dressing area, slightly annoyed and embarrassed to have to be there – with the Gilmores.
Lorelai's whining and pleading voice called out. "Lukeyyyy – will you come tell me what you think?"
"Can't you just ask Rory?" he called back exasperated.
"No, I need a man's opinion." She responded with a southern accent.
Luke trudged back into the stalls. Lorelai stepped out in a light blue and green halter dress, and twirled in front of him.
"Well, what do you think?"
He shrugged uncomfortably and mumbled that she looked good. Lorelai walked back in triumphantly, calling out that Luke liked her, "he wants to kiss me, he wants to hug me," and continuing with Miss Congeniality's banter.
Rory stepped out in a faded red bikini top and capris. "Mom! Tell me what you think of this." She turned abruptly when she heard a whistle. There was Jess, leaning against the doorframe, looking over her appriciately. Her face turned crimson, and she dashed back into the stall. Grrr, why had Jess been there? Why hadn't she chosen a top instead of a bikini? Maybe, no, too weird – well, maybe she had unconsciously wanted Jess to see her, and of course like what he saw.
Lorelai poked her head around the curtain, and noticing Jess, "hey, where's Rory? Didn't she call me?"
"Ummmm, yeah, but she seemed a little embarrassed. The sunburn came very quick to her face."
"What did you do!?" Lorelai demanded.
"Nothing, she was the one who came out in a bikini, though I must say that her face matched the suit nicely!" Of course she had been gorgeous! He'd loved that she'd been shy enough to blush and run back in. Well, come to think of it, he loved everything about her.
"I heard that!" Rory called out angrily.
Lorelai stuck her tongue out and went back in to change.
After hours and hours (well that's what it seemed like to the guys) of shopping, they managed to pull Rory and Lorelai out, and the 4 drove off into the sunset. (Literally)
K people, well that's all for now. Thanks for waiting soooo long for this chapter; I'm really sorry it took forever. Next chapter – adventures in and around the hotel, including the pool and the beach! Until then, thanks bunches, and please review, it means so much to me! Come on, you know you want to push the little button. Of course you do, why wouldn't you? Thanks again.