I don't own any of these characters, just have my own ideas.

CHAPTER FIVE

Luke woke up a little before five and tried to get out of bed. Lorelai had him in a full body lock. Her leg was thrown over his thigh, her arm was across his chest and her face was up against his neck. Very enticing, but very hard to get away from. He tried to slip out quietly and not disturb her, but her eyes popped open as soon as he sat up.

"Hey, where are you going? Cold here."

"I have to go to work. It's early, go back to sleep."

"Luuuuke..........please......just a few minutes.......I need snuggle time."

He laughed but couldn't resist a little more snuggle time himself. He climbed back in and pulled her close. She rested her head on his chest and sighed.

"Nice."

"Yeah, very nice."

"So what are you doing today?"

"I have to spend the whole day at the Inn. We're expecting three major deliveries. Davey has a little cold so Sookie is staying home. Michel is going into the city to meet his mom. So that leaves me, totally in charge."

"Lucky you. How about if I bring over a late lunch? Will that help?"

"Oh, yes. Lunch and coffee...."

"Lunch and a big glass of milk. You're coffee days are over for a while."

"Yes, dad. But I can still have coffee you know."

"Very limited amounts and I'm not going to be the one to give it to you. You'll just have to sneak it when I'm not around."

"OK, go take you shower now. Snuggle time just turned ugly."

"Snuggle time is never ugly."

Luke slowly kissed her and she kissed him back. He held her, gazed into her eyes for a moment and kissed her long and hard before he reluctantly pulled away. She playfully smacked his naked butt as he got out of the bed. He turned and winked at her...

"To be continued.........."

"Yeah, promises, promises."

He laughed as he headed toward the shower. Never a dull moment with her.....never.

He reappeared a few minutes later, with a towel wrapped around him, looking wet and sexy. She smiled from the bed and he teasingly let the towel fall to the floor.

"Ummmm, nice. Sure you don't want to come back in here where it's warm?" She pulled back the blanket so he could see her naked body.

"I'd like to, but I can't. Someone has to make some money around here. Save that thought for tonight, though. I know I'll be tired really early. Might have to make it an early night."

"Or maybe at the Inn, after lunch. I'll be all alone."

"Lorelai, there's no furniture there. We're a little old for the floor. Tonight, I promise."

"Some of the beds are coming today. Don't you think someone should test them out? Make sure they can handle the abuse they may have to take?"

"Abuse, huh?"

"I think we'd be very good bed testers. In fact, maybe we could get a full time job, testing beds....."

"Ok, I'm going to work now. I'll see you after the lunch rush at the diner. Think you can keep your hormones under control until then?"

"I'll try handsome. There will be big brawny deliveries guys running in and out of the inn all day, you know."

"Yeah, well, look but don't touch. Remember you're damaged goods."

"Oh, low blow, mister."

Luke walked over and kissed her deeply, slipping her a little tongue. "I like damaged goods. Especially when I'm the one that did the damage."

"Ummmmm, DIRTY."

"How did I know you would say that? See ya later, sexy lady. Keep your hands off the delivery men."

"Yes, sir." She threw a pillow at him as he left the room.

She heard his truck drive away as she dragged herself out of bed and got into the shower.

Mornings had always been slow for Lorelai, but now they were even slower. Moving too fast made her sick, and finding something comfortable to wear was getting to be a challenge. She wasn't showing yet, but she could see the subtle changes in her body. Her breasts were fuller and her waist was thickening, she knew they wouldn't be able to keep their secret much longer. She sure wasn't looking forward to telling her parents.

When she finally got her act together, she stopped at Sookie's to pick up some wallpaper samples. Sookie, of course, insisted that she eat a little something. A little something, that Lorelai quickly threw up as soon as she arrived at the inn.

She was feeling better by the time the first delivery came. The men brought in two king size sleigh beds. The oak finish was beautiful and by the time the men had them put together, the mattresses had arrived. The rooms were starting to take shape, and she was getting excited. All she needed was the linen now, then she could make up a sample bed and finally see the reality of what she had envisioned. The men left, and soon after she heard someone else down stairs. Someone was calling out, "Is any one around?"

"Yes, I'm upstairs. Last room on the right." She was sure it was the linen delivery.

"Hey, great timing. The beds, and the mattresses just came......."

"Oh, Jason. What are you doing here?"

"I was just in the neighborhood, and thought I'd ....."

"Jason...."

"I haven't been here in a while and thought I'd just check out the progress."

"Jason...."

"OK. Your dad and I were in the office this morning trying to get some work done. Your mother called five or six times and finally your dad spouted something to her about "It's Lorelai's life, let her handle it. If she needs you, she will ask."

"And of course, that concerns you, why?"

"It does concern me. I don't know what's going on in your life. You could be in trouble or worse. You could be alone and ....."

"I'm not in trouble, or worse. What ever 'worse' would be in your mind. I'm fine, just busy. And sorry to dash your hopes, but I'm not alone, or lonely."

Lorelai felt a little queasy and excused her self quickly. When she returned, she had her usual green tone. Jason noticed right away and asked about it. She just told him that she had a little upset stomach and all she needed was to sit down. Which she did, on the bed and of course, he sat down beside her.

"You really don't look so good. I'd be happy to drive you home." He took her hand and felt her forehead.

"I'm fine. I've just been busy and haven't eaten much. I really have to stay here and wait for another delivery."

"I think I'll wait with you. That's a very interesting shade of green you have going there."

"Jason, I'm fine. Just a little upset stomach, you know my eating habits. Every once in a while, my body just rebels a little. Nothing for you to concern yourself with. I'm sure you have more important things to do."

"Business, but you're more important than that."

"Yeah, I'm sure my father would agree."

"Ah, sarcasm. That's a good sign. I guess you'll live."

"Good to know, doctor."

They both heard someone clear his throat. Lorelai looked up, "Luke. Hi, honey. How long have you been here?"

"Long enough, Lorelai, long enough." But this time he didn't take off. He could feel the anger building and he was more than ready to confront it.

"Jason just came by to check out the inn. And now, he's just on his way out." She got up and walked him to the door. "Thanks for stopping. Hope your meeting goes well."

"Goodbye, Lorelai. Luke, good to see you again. (they shake hands) I think you really need to make her go home. She was a strange shade of green a few minutes ago."

"Don't worry, Jason. I know how to take care of her. I definitely know what she needs and when she needs it." Jason got the message Luke was sending and left without another word.

"Nice convo there. Caveman cometh to my rescue."

"Well, he was moving in pretty good there. Sitting on the bed, touching you, wanting you to leave with him."

"He was concerned Luke. He wasn't hitting on me."

"Wrong, Lorelai, so wrong."

"Luke, come on. I thought we were past all that."

"We are. I just don't like him, and I hate seeing him touching you. That's never going to change."

"I'm sure it will be the last time you ever have to see it. I think he got your message, loud and clear."

"I hope he got the message when you told him that we are engaged."

"Well. that actually never came up. I thought that was the reason he stopped by. Being with my dad everyday, I figured that subject had come up. But then I got sick and ....."

"And...."

"I told him I had an upset stomach, and he offered to drive me home, innocent."

"Lorelai, nothing is innocent with that guy....."

"Luke, we don't need him going home and telling my parents I'm sick."

"That's true. We need to go to you parents and tell them why you are 'sick'."

"You're right, we do. We can't keep it a secret much longer, anyway. So...."

"So call them and tell them we're coming to dinner......tomorrow night."

"Rory too?"

"That's your call, or hers."

Lorelai, walked over to him and gave him a reassuring hug. "OK, now that that's settled. How about lunch?"

Luke was not happy but he knew it wasn't her fault. He hugged her back and with arms wrapped around each other they headed down to the kitchen. She attacked her lunch, before he could get it to the table.

"You can't believe how hungry I am."

"You probably skipped breakfast."

"Oh, no. I had a wonderful breakfast, for the short time it stayed."

"Ah, sorry."

"You should be sorry. It's all your fault."

"I seem to remember you were there too. I don't remember any protests. In fact......"

"Never mind -- you play, you pay. It's just not fair that I'm the only one paying here."

Luke laughed, " You're the one that got yourself pregnant."

"I got myself pregnant? That's good. You do know what causes pregnancy, don't you?"

"Oh, yes. That fun stuff we do at night, and in the morning, and sometimes in the afternoon, and I almost forgot the shower."

"Stop, you're making me tired just thinking about it. Which reminds me......want to go up and see the new beds? Maybe test one out?"

"I already saw the new beds and what I saw, well, didn't exactly put me in a romantic mood."

"OK. If you ever get the urge....."

"I'll let you know. But right now, I have to get back to the diner. Time to get ready for the dinner rush. I'll try to get home early. Call me when you get home so I know you're safe."

"Major points for that one. Nice to have someone that worries about me."

"I think you have two guys that worry about you."

"Yeah, but only one that counts."

He pulled her into an embrace and kissed her goodbye. "Don't forget to call. And don't wait around too much longer. Who knows what old love will show up next."

"Luke!"

"Bye, Lorelai." And Luke took off.

Luckily for Lorelai, the last deliveryman showed up soon after Luke left and she headed out too. It had been a long, frustrating day and she was glad it was almost over. Almost, except the little call she had to make to her mother.

The phone was ringing when she let herself in. She grabbed it without a thought as she pulled off her coat.

"Hey, mom. I was just going to call you."

"I am out of breath. I just walked in the door."

"Dinner tomorrow, night?"

"Perfect."

"Sure, you can invite Rory."

"Seven, sounds great. See you tomorrow night. Bye."

Lorelai collapsed on the sofa and quickly feel asleep. She didn't stir again until Luke walked through the door. He scooped her up and carried her to their room. He had thought about nothing but her for hours. Thought about coming home and doing exactly what he was now doing, slipping off her clothes and taking her into their bed and possessing all of her. She purred quietly as he did wonderful things with his hands, and his lips, and his mouth. She moaned in delight as he took total possession of her body and took her to that new, wonderful place they had discovered together. Afterward, they lay spent and satisfied.

"I think I'll have Jason come around a little more often. Sort of brings out the beast in you."

"He had nothing to do with it. It was just a long day without you, and I missed your annoying ways."

"Annoying, huh? That's not what you were saying a few minutes ago."

"A few minutes ago, I didn't know what I was saying." They snuggled closer.

"So tomorrow night......dinner with the unsuspecting grandparents. Come up with any ideas?"

"Not really. It would be nice to make it a fun occasion. Think of a unique way to break it to them. Maybe start off with the wedding plans....slip it in when they're busy thinking about the wedding."

"Oh, Luke, that's good."

Well, not that good. I can't think of a unique way. You may not have noticed, but I'm not exactly 'spontaneity guy'."

"Well, not before, but lately you've been pretty good. Tonight for example.......whoa.....I was in your bed before I knew what hit me."

"Is that a complaint?"

"Nope, compliment really. I love being carried upstairs, stripped, and ravished practically in my sleep. Very nice way to wake up."

"Sorry, I just saw you there.....you looked so sweet, so innocent......I wanted you....."

"No apology necessary, I really did like it." She smiled teasingly. "But in case I wasn't there for all of it, think we could try it again, now that I'm conscious?"

"Yeah, I think that could be arranged," as he started slowly kissing down her neck.

"God, Luke, all those years. What we were missing......"

"We were stubborn. We were ...."

Lorelai laughed, "stupid?"

"No, well maybe, a little."

He took her slowly and sensuously, and afterward, held her close.

"I'm so glad all of that is over. Think it would have gone on much longer........if I hadn't gotten married......and you hadn't met Jason?"

"Guess we had to learn the hard way.....how much we really meant to each other. That the friendship was more, something we just didn't recognize."

They talked awhile about how to break the news to her parents, but came up with nothing that seemed to work. It was going to be difficult, uncomfortable, and ............they dozed off before deciding on anything.

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