CHAPTER THIRTEEN
A little before five, Luke and Lorelai finally came up for air. They snuggled together in Luke's tiny bed, arms and legs entwined, both stroking each other gently with their fingers.
"So, what do you think? Was it better or just the same old stuff?"
Luke, smiled, "It's never the same old stuff with you. It's always an adventure in Never, Never Land.........no.......... more like a roller coaster ride in Fantasyland."
"Good answer."
"Luke....." Lorelai purred.
"Let me guess......you're hungry?"
"Ah, you know me so well."
"Yeah, well, I know your one appetite has been satisfied--several times by my count. So that leads me to believe that you now need real food-or what you consider real food."
Lorelai slowly got out of bed, pulling him out too. She put her arms around him and kissed him gently, grinding her naked body softly into his. "Please, kind sir. Food for this damsel."
Luke knew he was being played, but in such a nice way. Would he ever be able to say no to her? "Of, course. I'm always willing to help a damsel in distress."
"Any damsel?" Lorelai pushed him gently away and pulled on his flannel shirt.
"Depends on the need actually." Luke answered, pulling his sweat pants on.
Lorelai laughed, "That explains a lot."
Luke opened the frig and grabbed two beers, handing her one.
"It's kind of late for this. You've already had your way with me."
"Yep, I remember. My way, your way, and a few that aren't even in the book yet."
"You have a book? Dirty!"
"So what will it be? I have a couple of steaks, and stuff for salad. It would be quick and easy."
"Hey, don't call me that. I may be easy but I've never been quick."
"Yeah, I sort of noticed that. High maintenance all the way." He winked at her and smiled.
She smiled back, "Want some help?"
"I don't think so. From what I've seen in the past, the kitchen is not your best room."
"And, you have a problem with that?"
Luke chuckled, "Not any more."
Downstairs in the diner, people asked about Luke. Most of them assumed that he had taken a quick trip to New York. He had been doing that a lot lately. But only Caesar knew the truth. Luke hadn't told him but it didn't take a rocket scientist to add up this equation. There hadn't been a call from Nicole in days. The times Luke had been late in the mornings, he hadn't come from his apartment. But he also, hadn't driven in from New York. And these days, whenever Lorelai left, Luke was always in a good mood. He use to storm around in frustration after her visits. Caesar was happy for his employer. He and the rest of the town had been waiting for this for years. Them being able to keep their secret, was the biggest surprise. He knew if he had figured it out, that Babette and Miss Patty would be close behind. But for now, he was more than happy to work a few extra hours and keep his smiling mouth shut.
After dinner, Luke and Lorelai cuddled on the sofa and watched TV. They went to bed early, finding each other much more entertaining than anything on the screen. They talked into the night about their relationship, and all the false rumors floating around town. Tried to figure out a way to ease their new relationship into the Stars Hollow mainstream: concluded that it was not going to be easy, but knew somehow it had to be done. They wanted to go public soon. It was getting harder to keep their little secret. But most of all, they didn't want to. They both wanted to be open with their affection for each other. The sooner they got it out in the open, the sooner the prying eyes and gossip would stop.
Luke got up early to open the diner, and Lorelai slipped out quietly to go home. She was meeting Rory for a late breakfast. She was finally going to share her news about Luke and hoped that Rory would be as happy as they were. As she reached her porch, she saw Babette watching her.
"Good morning, sugar. Don't remember ever seeing you out this early. Big night?"
"I went to bed early so I woke up early. I was bored so I thought I'd go for a little walk. Big mistake, by the way. I'll never do that again."
Lorelai hurried into her house thinking she had fooled her, but Babette knew better. She had noticed that Lorelai hadn't been home all night. Her car was there so that led to one conclusion. Lorelai had a local guy. There weren't too many of those so Babette set out to figure this one out.
She always loved a good mystery.
Lorelai quickly changed and was on her way to Yale. She couldn't wait to see Rory. She needed to see her best friend. Rory opened her door to a very happy mother. They shared a quick hug and were out the door. With huge plates of food before them, they tried to catch up on each other's news. Rory had tales of the roommates, and a couple sad stories of lousy dates. She wasn't so sure that the college life was what it was cracked up to be. Lorelai assured her that things would get better in their own time. Rory couldn't help but pick up on her mother's attitude. Something was different, something important had happened, something.........a man.......maybe Luke?
"Hey, best friend, I've got something important to share."
Rory smiled sweetly. "Wouldn't be that you have a new man in you life, would it?"
"What would make you think such a thing?"
"Oh, maybe, the smile that hasn't left your face since you got here."
"I'm just happy to see you!"
"Mom, I told you Grandma is coming home tomorrow and all you said was 'that's nice'."
"What......they're coming home tomorrow? How do you know?"
"Well, this morning Grandma called. Seems she had been trying to get you all day yesterday and again this morning but no one would pick up. Which leads me to believe that someone didn't come home last night......"
"Or someone just got Caller ID."
"Nice try, but no cigar."
"Well, OK, there is a guy. A very nice guy.......I think you'll approve."
"So, do I already know this guy, the very nice one?"
"Yeah, you do. Good coffee, good food, grumpy man-well, not so much anymore." Lorelai smiled sheepishly.
"I think that calls for a DIRTY for some reason."
"Rory!"
"Mother!"
The girls started laughing.
"Well, all I can say is -- it's about time. You two have been doing the mating dance for years.'
"Luke doesn't dance. Well, actually he does....and very well."
"You got Luke out dancing?"
"First date."
"And how many have there been? Should I be giving you the safe sex talk, young lady?"
"It's much too late for that."
"Mom.........you and Luke............too much information." But she smiled.
"There's more that you probably don't want to hear. We sort of are, uh, not being very 'careful' if you know what I mean. No raincoat in the storm."
"MOM!. I get the picture. What if you get......"
"We think it would be great."
"Grandma would have a cow."
"It might be worth it, just to see that."
"Mom, seriously. Luke is still married and you were just with Jason not so long ago. What's the rush?"
"The divorce papers have been signed and filed with the court. Jason has been dealt with.....I told you that. I'm sure he's already moved on. And I'm not getting any younger you know. I'm thirty plus and Luke is more like thirty plus, plus. We're getting old--old parts, rusty mechanisms. Who knows how long it might take."
"Yeah, well, I don't have a whole lot of experience with all of this. but I would say frequency might have something to do with the success rate. And I bet for two old people, with old parts and rusty mechanisms......... well let's just say.............I bet you're getting it on like teenagers."
"Rory!"
Rory decided to let it pass. The thought of her mother and Luke being together was amazing to her, in the best possible way. But a baby, that was tough to visualize.
The girls finished breakfast and Lorelai dropped Rory off at her dorm before she headed back to Stars Hollow. But she did think about Rory's words while she was driving. Maybe she'd talk it over with Luke later. But right now, she was anxious to tell Sookie her good news. She knew she was going to get another 'it's about time' speech. But that was OK. It really was about time. They had been dancing around their feelings for years. Now the dance had moved somewhere new and she smiled broadly just thinking about it..........looking forward to going home to Luke. That sounded so good-home to Luke.
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I need R&R. If you're bored, I'll stop. Almost time for the next round of new episodes. Spoilers are great if you're into them. Going to be an interesting New Year in Stars Hollow!!
A little before five, Luke and Lorelai finally came up for air. They snuggled together in Luke's tiny bed, arms and legs entwined, both stroking each other gently with their fingers.
"So, what do you think? Was it better or just the same old stuff?"
Luke, smiled, "It's never the same old stuff with you. It's always an adventure in Never, Never Land.........no.......... more like a roller coaster ride in Fantasyland."
"Good answer."
"Luke....." Lorelai purred.
"Let me guess......you're hungry?"
"Ah, you know me so well."
"Yeah, well, I know your one appetite has been satisfied--several times by my count. So that leads me to believe that you now need real food-or what you consider real food."
Lorelai slowly got out of bed, pulling him out too. She put her arms around him and kissed him gently, grinding her naked body softly into his. "Please, kind sir. Food for this damsel."
Luke knew he was being played, but in such a nice way. Would he ever be able to say no to her? "Of, course. I'm always willing to help a damsel in distress."
"Any damsel?" Lorelai pushed him gently away and pulled on his flannel shirt.
"Depends on the need actually." Luke answered, pulling his sweat pants on.
Lorelai laughed, "That explains a lot."
Luke opened the frig and grabbed two beers, handing her one.
"It's kind of late for this. You've already had your way with me."
"Yep, I remember. My way, your way, and a few that aren't even in the book yet."
"You have a book? Dirty!"
"So what will it be? I have a couple of steaks, and stuff for salad. It would be quick and easy."
"Hey, don't call me that. I may be easy but I've never been quick."
"Yeah, I sort of noticed that. High maintenance all the way." He winked at her and smiled.
She smiled back, "Want some help?"
"I don't think so. From what I've seen in the past, the kitchen is not your best room."
"And, you have a problem with that?"
Luke chuckled, "Not any more."
Downstairs in the diner, people asked about Luke. Most of them assumed that he had taken a quick trip to New York. He had been doing that a lot lately. But only Caesar knew the truth. Luke hadn't told him but it didn't take a rocket scientist to add up this equation. There hadn't been a call from Nicole in days. The times Luke had been late in the mornings, he hadn't come from his apartment. But he also, hadn't driven in from New York. And these days, whenever Lorelai left, Luke was always in a good mood. He use to storm around in frustration after her visits. Caesar was happy for his employer. He and the rest of the town had been waiting for this for years. Them being able to keep their secret, was the biggest surprise. He knew if he had figured it out, that Babette and Miss Patty would be close behind. But for now, he was more than happy to work a few extra hours and keep his smiling mouth shut.
After dinner, Luke and Lorelai cuddled on the sofa and watched TV. They went to bed early, finding each other much more entertaining than anything on the screen. They talked into the night about their relationship, and all the false rumors floating around town. Tried to figure out a way to ease their new relationship into the Stars Hollow mainstream: concluded that it was not going to be easy, but knew somehow it had to be done. They wanted to go public soon. It was getting harder to keep their little secret. But most of all, they didn't want to. They both wanted to be open with their affection for each other. The sooner they got it out in the open, the sooner the prying eyes and gossip would stop.
Luke got up early to open the diner, and Lorelai slipped out quietly to go home. She was meeting Rory for a late breakfast. She was finally going to share her news about Luke and hoped that Rory would be as happy as they were. As she reached her porch, she saw Babette watching her.
"Good morning, sugar. Don't remember ever seeing you out this early. Big night?"
"I went to bed early so I woke up early. I was bored so I thought I'd go for a little walk. Big mistake, by the way. I'll never do that again."
Lorelai hurried into her house thinking she had fooled her, but Babette knew better. She had noticed that Lorelai hadn't been home all night. Her car was there so that led to one conclusion. Lorelai had a local guy. There weren't too many of those so Babette set out to figure this one out.
She always loved a good mystery.
Lorelai quickly changed and was on her way to Yale. She couldn't wait to see Rory. She needed to see her best friend. Rory opened her door to a very happy mother. They shared a quick hug and were out the door. With huge plates of food before them, they tried to catch up on each other's news. Rory had tales of the roommates, and a couple sad stories of lousy dates. She wasn't so sure that the college life was what it was cracked up to be. Lorelai assured her that things would get better in their own time. Rory couldn't help but pick up on her mother's attitude. Something was different, something important had happened, something.........a man.......maybe Luke?
"Hey, best friend, I've got something important to share."
Rory smiled sweetly. "Wouldn't be that you have a new man in you life, would it?"
"What would make you think such a thing?"
"Oh, maybe, the smile that hasn't left your face since you got here."
"I'm just happy to see you!"
"Mom, I told you Grandma is coming home tomorrow and all you said was 'that's nice'."
"What......they're coming home tomorrow? How do you know?"
"Well, this morning Grandma called. Seems she had been trying to get you all day yesterday and again this morning but no one would pick up. Which leads me to believe that someone didn't come home last night......"
"Or someone just got Caller ID."
"Nice try, but no cigar."
"Well, OK, there is a guy. A very nice guy.......I think you'll approve."
"So, do I already know this guy, the very nice one?"
"Yeah, you do. Good coffee, good food, grumpy man-well, not so much anymore." Lorelai smiled sheepishly.
"I think that calls for a DIRTY for some reason."
"Rory!"
"Mother!"
The girls started laughing.
"Well, all I can say is -- it's about time. You two have been doing the mating dance for years.'
"Luke doesn't dance. Well, actually he does....and very well."
"You got Luke out dancing?"
"First date."
"And how many have there been? Should I be giving you the safe sex talk, young lady?"
"It's much too late for that."
"Mom.........you and Luke............too much information." But she smiled.
"There's more that you probably don't want to hear. We sort of are, uh, not being very 'careful' if you know what I mean. No raincoat in the storm."
"MOM!. I get the picture. What if you get......"
"We think it would be great."
"Grandma would have a cow."
"It might be worth it, just to see that."
"Mom, seriously. Luke is still married and you were just with Jason not so long ago. What's the rush?"
"The divorce papers have been signed and filed with the court. Jason has been dealt with.....I told you that. I'm sure he's already moved on. And I'm not getting any younger you know. I'm thirty plus and Luke is more like thirty plus, plus. We're getting old--old parts, rusty mechanisms. Who knows how long it might take."
"Yeah, well, I don't have a whole lot of experience with all of this. but I would say frequency might have something to do with the success rate. And I bet for two old people, with old parts and rusty mechanisms......... well let's just say.............I bet you're getting it on like teenagers."
"Rory!"
Rory decided to let it pass. The thought of her mother and Luke being together was amazing to her, in the best possible way. But a baby, that was tough to visualize.
The girls finished breakfast and Lorelai dropped Rory off at her dorm before she headed back to Stars Hollow. But she did think about Rory's words while she was driving. Maybe she'd talk it over with Luke later. But right now, she was anxious to tell Sookie her good news. She knew she was going to get another 'it's about time' speech. But that was OK. It really was about time. They had been dancing around their feelings for years. Now the dance had moved somewhere new and she smiled broadly just thinking about it..........looking forward to going home to Luke. That sounded so good-home to Luke.
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I need R&R. If you're bored, I'll stop. Almost time for the next round of new episodes. Spoilers are great if you're into them. Going to be an interesting New Year in Stars Hollow!!