Authors Note: This chapter is actually a lot longer than the others, and is a little more dramatic! So enjoy! Please review! Let me know what you think! Thank you to all the reviewers out there, a lot who deserve somethin more than this--you know who you all are! Happy reading!
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Chapter Seven: All Is Well and Then The Rain Falls
It was around 12:45 the next morning when Lorelai was in the kitchen exchanging gossip about both of their love lives.
Michel walked through the kitchen door, and stared at the two as if they we're the stupidest things to have crossed the world.
"Yes Michel?" Lorelai asked.
"There is some man here to see you."
"Are you sure it's not my mother?"
"Unless your mother is a spitting image of a tall, man with brown hair then yes, I'm sure."
They both walked out of the kitchen and headed towards the front desk. Lorelai didn't see anybody at first, but then glanced towards the lobby and saw that Christopher was sitting down in one of the chairs.
"Hello stranger." She said. Christopher stood up, and looked at Lorelai. He gave her a hug, and kiss on the cheek.
"I do believe I know you."
"Yes, I think you do. How are you Chris?" Lorelai said, diving into the conversation.
"I'm alright, how about you? Still maintaining that girl?" He said, referring to Rory.
"Yeah. It's hard. But we are friends. She french braids my hair and then I'm nice to her."
They walked over to the front, and Lorelai went behind the desk, opening up a file in the computer. Chris just stared at her. Thinking about how much he still loved Lorelai. It's not like he just realized his love for her, but it was the love that had never left. It was somewhat a mutual feeling, but that wasn't Lorelai's first priority.
"So, you're staying here?" She asked, looking up at him from the computer.
"Yeah, I think so. Got room for me?"
"Yeah, we have one open room."
They both walked up to his room. Lorelai gave him the quick tour, and then started to head for the door, right before opening it, she turned around and walked back towards Christopher who was sitting on the couch.
"So Chris..." She said, trying to start something up. He stared at her, smiling. Just looking at her like she was his. He opened his mouth to say something but nothing came out. Finally, Lorelai sat down, on the couch right next to him. He placed a hand on her leg. She sat there, confused. She didn't know what was going on.
"Not now." He said.
"What?"
"I don't want to talk about it right now. Not here, not today. Tomorrow, what are you doing after work?" He asked.
"I was probably just going to head over to Lukes or something..."
"Skip Lukes for the afternoon. Meet me in my room tomorrow before you are leaving. I want to talk to you at your house."
"Rory won't be home tomorrow though. She wants to see you."
"She'll see me. I promise. It's just...I think it's better that I talk to you in private."
"You're starting to scare me Chris." She said, trying not to sound concerned but she really was. What did he want?
"There's no need to be scared. So I'll see you tomorrow. Maybe I'll see you if I come down their later."
Lorelai stood up and walked to the door. Right before she opened the door, she turned around and just stared at him. No smiling, just staring. She opened the door, and shut it behind her not looking back. She walked back down to the kitchen and told Sookie what was going on. Lorelai was anxious to get out of the Inn. But it was only 1:00, and she knew that was impossible. So, she told Sookie that she was going out to Luke's for lunch and that she'd be back soon.
She wanted to see Luke more than anyone right now. She loved seeing him. He gave her those endless butterflies in her stomach. She felt like a kid. She walked to the diner, thinking about things. It finally hit her that maybe Chris wasn't with Sherry anymore, and that's what he wanted to tell her. But why is he making such a big deal of it? She thought to herself. She didn't know what was going on. When she got to the diner, she made eye contact with Luke right away. She wanted to just hug him. Which sounded weird, but she needed to give somebody a hug because she was confused. She didn't want Chris to be here right now, right when everything is going good. She didn't want him to ruin her happiness. She walked to the counter, and pointed her head towards the storage room. Luke got the clue, and they walked into the storage room.
"Hey"
"Hi." She said, leaning in to pull him into a hug. She hugged him for a long time. Luke didn't think it was weird. He knew from the second that she walked in that she She pulled away a moment later, and sighed loudly.
"Maybe I'm over reacting?"
"What are you talking about?"
"Maybe, he's just here to tell me something about his business, or about how great his life is. He said he wants to talk to me tomorrow after work, in private. I just can't help myself to think that it's something bad. I hate that feeling."
"I'm sure everything will be fine." Luke said, as Lorelai pulled him into yet another hug.
"I hope." She said, leaning her head on his shoulder.
"I'm just anxious to find out, you know?"
"Yeah, I get it."
"Well, I'm going to get back to the Inn." She said pulling away.
"Hey-Do you want to come over tonight, we could watch a movie or get food or something. Rory isn't going to be home, so I think I'll be pretty lonely." She said, giving him a pout.
"Yeah sure. I'll have Caesar close up for me. See ya around 7:00?"
"See you then." Lorelai gave him a hug goodbye, and left the diner and headed back to the Inn and immediately went to the kitchen to talk with Sookie.
"So how are you two love birds? Have...you know..."
"And what exactly is that supposed to mean?"
"You know what I mean."
"No, I don't believe I do...are you talking about whether or not..." Lorelai began.
"You've slept with each other." Sookie completed.
"Oh god no. Are you kidding me? It hasn't even been a week. I mean sure the thought has crossed my mind, and well maybe it'd be nice, but..no, what am I talking about. It's too soon isn't it? Actually don't anwser that It's not even like we made our 'big public appearance'."
"Oh yeah, how does that feel?"
"I don't know. I don't really mind it being between the two of us, but I sort of want people to know. You know what I mean?" Lorelai asked.
"Yeah, you want the town to know that you guys are finally together?"
"What do you mean?"
"Lorelai. Quit acting stupid. You know I love you, but you also know that you and Luke have been inevitable since you moved here. Everybody knew it, including you and Luke. Don't lie to me of all people. I'm your best friend. You can admit that you knew it!"
"I don't know. At times, I used to think that there was something there, but I think that the reason we didn't notice it as much is because there was always somebody else. I had Max, Alex, Christopher, he had Rachel, Nicole...and when neither of us were with somebody, we just didn't realize it because it was one of those things where we thought it was silly. Well, truthfully, I have no idea what he was thinking, but that's what I was thinking. I never really thought that it would happen because gosh, Sookie, Luke and I are great friends. He's easily one of my best friends. Sometimes, I still think that it's a huge risk at our friendship, but things are looking good. Besides Chris being here, but that's a whole different story. Have you seen him down here?"
"Yeah, actually he came down to get something to eat. I'm not sure where he was headed though."
"Did you guys...I don't know...talk about anything?" Lorelai asked curiously.
"Oh, no, he just asked how I was, and how Jackson and the baby were. I was surprised he knew."
"Yeah, surprising."
"So, what do you think he's here for?" Sookie asked.
"I don't know. I can't think of something he needs to tell me. Maybe it's something completely different than all of the things I've thought about. Maybe he wants to tell me he's moving, or Sherry's pregnant again? I don't know. I just don't think it's something like that because why would be so concerned about where, and when to tell me?"
"Yeah, that is a little suspicious. But hey, you'll find out soon. When do you think he'll bring it up?"
"Tomorrow. I'm taking him back home with me after work, he wants to tell me. But, for the meantime, I better get back to the front so that I can leave here sometime today. Luke's going to come over tonight."
"Ooh! Sounds like fun! See ya later, sweetie."
Lorelai gave Sookie a hug. It felt like forever since they have talked. With all the fuss about the Inn, and the baby, and Luke, they haven't really gotten to spend a lot of time together.
"Sookie?" Lorelai called before walking out of the kitchen.
"Yeah?"
"Let's go to dinner or a movie sometime this week. I feel like we haven't talked enough lately."
"I was thinking the same thing." Lorelai walked back to the front desk and stayed up there doing work for the rest of the day. She kept a look out for Christopher, but she never saw him come back. It wasn't until about 5:30 until Lorelai left. She had to stay a little later than usual to help set up for a business party tonight. She drove back to the house and came home to a note from Rory.
Hi Mom,
I went out shopping with Lane for a little while. Then, I'm going back towards Yale. I have a meeting with Mrs. Keely for the internship next year. I probably won't be home till later, so don't wait up for me. Call me if you get lonely. Love, Rory
So, she would be alone with Luke tonight. The conversation between her and Sookie flashed through her mind. About them getting more...serious. She wanted to take this relationship slow, but not too slow, right? She didn't want to mess up because she thought it was more special this time. Maybe it's because they have been friends for so long. Who know's.
At around 7:00, Luke rang the bell. Lorelai was just putting on a pair of little terry cloth shorts and a tank top. She threw her hair straightened hair up in a pony tail, and ran down the stairs to open the door.
"Hey" she said, opening the door and pulling on Luke's plaid flannel. She turned him around and kissed him on the lips. Being spontaneous was fun. She knew that it felt weird to just kiss him so easily, but she also new that he didn't care. And she didn't either.
"Hi" He said, after they pulled away.
"It's hot in here"
"Yes, which is why I'm wearing a bare minimum of clothes at the moment."
"Oh, so that explains the outfit." He said smiling at her.
"Funny. Yeah, sorry. I wasn't necessarily trying to 'look cute' for you."
"Yeah, no need to try." He was good at the whole compliment thing, she thought to herself.
"Here come on." She grabbed his hand and lead him into the living room. He sat down on the couch, and she just stood in front of him.
"Want a beer or something?" She asked.
"Sure."
"Okay, I'll be right back." She walked into the kitchen, and grabbed two bottles of beer from the fridge. It made a familiar squeaking sound, that aggravated her.
"Stupid yodeling fridge." She said while walking back into the living room.
Luke was flipping through the channels and stopped on a baseball game.
"Absolutely not" Lorelai said as she took a seat next to him.
"Come on, just a little while?"
"If you're good at watching while we fight for the remote, then okay."
Lorelai reached over to grab the remote from Luke's hand. He leaned back against the arm of the couch with his hands hanging behind him. Lorelai leaned in against him, trying to bend over and get the remote. He dropped the remote on the floor, and immediately kissed Lorelai. As his tongue entered her mouth, a shock of sensation ran through her body. He replaced his arms so that they were on her back, securely holding her. He ran his hands against her back, and lowered them to her hips. At this point, she was just about lying on top of him, but his head was propped up against the arm of the couch still. They stayed like that for a few minutes, until she hopped off, and ran to get the remote.
She picked up the remote, and walked around the back of the couch. She leaned over and whispered in his ear, "Don't think you can trick me." She walked back to the seat where Luke was lying on the couch.
"You're hogging all the space." She said, trying to push him over, but he didn't move. So, she lied on the side of him, even though there wasn't so much room. So he put one arm around her stomach, holding her. She flipped through the channels, and saw Spider Man. They watched the whole movie in that position, except for moving a few occasional times to take a sip of their beer.
"That's such a great movie." She said, as the end credits started to play. She turned her head, so that she was facing him, with her face only inches away from his.
"I guess so."
"But, I hate movies like that at the same time. I can't stand watching a movie where there are two characters that you know will be together in the end, but they drag it out the whole movie. I just think...why? You know they're going to end up together, so why not make it sooner?"
He looked into her eyes, and just grinned at her.
"It would take the fun out of the movie."
"No, then we could watch them while there together. That would be fun." She said. She leaned in and pecked him on the lips, smiling through the kiss, she pulled away. She sat up, and took a long sip of her beer. He did the same. When they both but there bottles down, Lorelai crossed her legs, and faced Luke.
"Luke?"
"Yeah?"
"Did you ever think about us...you and I...becoming a couple before?"
"What do you mean?"
"I'm not sure. Sookie told me that the whole town thought you and I would eventually become...I don't know...something. Did you ever picture us becoming something?"
Luke sighed, and just thought for a moment. He wasn't sure what to say. Of course he always thought about them being together, but he didn't want to say something that she wouldn't want to hear. He knew that she never was interested in him before. Or was she?
"Yeah, I guess so. You know, I've always...well, I've always liked you. Even though you were annoying when you first came to town, I learned to deal with you."
"Ouch. That hurts." She said, acting upset.
"But yeah, I did always imagine us becoming something, sometime. Really, after Rachel left me, but you were with, what's his face..." Luke said, acting like he forgot Max's name, but he really new exactly who he was talking about.
"Max." Lorelai completed.
"Yeah. Did you ever think so?"
"Not really." Lorelai said. Luke all of a sudden looked...disappointed.
"Not that it means I didn't want us to be something. I just never imagined you wanting anything from me. Other than harassing me for eating junk food and drinking coffee." She said smiling at him.
"Why wouldn't I want something with you? You are amazing."
Lorelai blushed a little. And you could tell that Luke was a little embarrassed. "Because I'm annoying, and stubborn, and I hate to loose, and I always mock you, and I always tease you for wearing plaid and baseball hats, even though let me say it is sexy, and because I always drink coffee and eat burgers which you hate, and I'm insanely funny, which you know is true, but you just have this hate for humor. I could go on and on..." Lorelai stated, grinning at him.
"Or, I could like you because you are nice, sweet, caring, funny-which I like to some extent, and beautiful, and smart, and one of the most incredible woman I've ever met." He paused. "And because you are my best friend."
They sat there in silence for a few moments, just looking at each other and enjoying the moment. Lorelai felt tears run to her eyes, but immediately held them back. She never heard Luke say something so...so sweet, he completely blew her over.
"You know you are something special." She said, leaning in towards him. He put his arm around her, and she leaned against his chest.
"With you I am." He said. He was feeling...I don't know, 'in the moment.' As Rory would say, they were having one of those moments that are so special that it almost depresses you because you know things will never be so perfect again, and he didn't want to be the one to ruin it. Lorelai sat there thinking for a few moments.
"Aren't you curious as to why I like you?" She asked, looking up at him.
"Yeah, actually I am."
"Because you have coffee." Lorelai said smiling at him.
"Great to know." He said dryly.
"And...because you are nice, and...well we all know sexy," she giggled a little, "and wise and you are the most caring guy that I know. Sure other people don't see the other side of you that I see, but you have always stood by me. Through out all the stupid decisions, and moves I've made in the past, you never left my side. You've always been the best friend a girl could ask for. And if Rory or Sookie heard me, they'd probably be offended, so let's keep that between you and I." She smiled at him and he pulled her into a hug. He placed a small kiss on her forehead and held her head, stroking her hair.
About an hour later, after they had watched 2 re-runs of the Donna Reed show, Luke hoped off the couch.
"I should get going." Lorelai held out her hands so that he would help her get up. He pulled her up, and immediately pulled her into a strong kiss. He started walking towards the door while still holding and kissing her. He bumped into the staircase, and they broke apart. Lorelai glanced up the stairs and looked towards her bedroom. 'No' she thought to herself. She quickly leaned in to continue the kissing, as she held his hands and led him to the door. She was pressed against the door, and then pulled away, and looked up the stairs another time. 'Not yet' she said to herself.
"Tonight was fun," she said smiling at him.
"Yeah."
"So, I'll see you tomorrow?"
"Yeah...you're going to be with Chris for part of the day, right?"
Why did he have to bring him up. She was enjoying herself so much and didn't want to think of him. She automatically became disappointed, but forced a half smile and nodded.
"Okay, well call me tomorrow, or just come stop by."
"I will." She said. She leaned in a kissed him. The whole kissing thing was getting more comfortable, as they were doing it more. Lorelai opened the door and watched him leave. She went straight upstairs, and passed out on her bed for the night.
She woke up in the morning and Rory was still sleeping. She wanted to tell her about her movie night with Luke, but realized she'd have to wait till later. She got dressed, and headed for work by about 10. She was going to go in late, and leave as early as possible. She was dreading the day.
The day was slow. She didn't see Chris in the morning. It was about 2:00 when Lorelai finished up all her work. She glanced up the stairs, and began to head to room 11. She sat in front of the door, for a few moments, but finally gained the courage to knock. Chris answered quickly.
"Hey Lor, I'll be ready to go in a second" he said, while heading towards the bedroom and put his shoes on.
"How has the stay been?" She asked while following him to his room.
"It's been great. I walked around a little bit yesterday, and today I went to some shops in Hartford, I'm looking for a specific sandal that I can't find anywhere." He said as he began to stand up. Lorelai smiled to herself. She loved the fact that he liked to shop. Luke wasn't like that at all. But you can't have everything and what she has is more than enough.
"Ready?" He asked.
"Let's go." They headed towards the car and Lorelai drove back to the house. They didn't talk in the car. When the arrived to the house, they went straight to the living room and sat on the couch.
"So, want to explain what's going on?" Lorelai said, diving right into the conversation.
Chris sighed, and looked Lorelai straight in the eye. "I left Sherry."
All of a sudden, Lorelai got a horrible feeling in her gut. It was exactly what she didn't want to hear. She knew something like this was coming though. She sat there in disbelief. She thought about the responsibilities he left, the baby, the father role, for a second time. He was getting good at this, and Lorelai was pissed.
"What about Sherry? And the baby? And your responsibilities as a father, Christopher?" She was very serious, and he knew it. He knew that she wouldn't be happy with him.
"I'm going to be active in her life. But I can't be with her Lorelai, when clearly, you are the one I want to be with."
Lorelai sat there, shocked. Her eyes widened, and her mouth dropped. She didn't know what to say. She wasn't in a very civil mood, and didn't want to begin a fight, but the conversation lead to one anyways.
"You know what? You're pretty good at this, aren't you? Getting women knocked up and then running. Christopher, you need to look at what you are doing. You need to be there for this baby. I want this baby to have a father, unlike Rory did. I want you to take lead, and do what you're supposed to do." She gasped for air, "Come on Chris, you have to be mature."
"But Lor, I'm going too. I know that things didn't go right with Rory, but they will this time. I'm going to help Sherry out, and try to be a part of her life as much as I can, but Lor, you didn't hear me before, I want to be with you. It's always been you, and here I am attempting to restart something we once had."
He leaned in closer to her. She didn't realize what was going on. Before she knew it, he was kissing her. After a moment, she realized what was happening.
"GET OUT!" She screamed. "You can't come in here, and start things with me. You have to understand that I don't want to be with you. I am happy with who I have, and things are going to stay that way." She began to tear up. "You can't just think you can waltz back into my life, because I'm sorry babe, but I've learned to live without you, and your help. Whether or not Sherry will, I just don't know, but you need to leave, and go somewhere else. Somewhere far, far away from here." She warned. "I knew this was a bad idea. You coming here, I knew this would end bad. You shouldn't have came here in the first place."
Christopher was upset. He couldn't yell back at her. He had to interpret everything that she just said. 'I'm happy with who I have' ran through his head.
"We don't have to end this bad. We can start things over between us...between us, and Rory. We could try to make things work, Lor." He stated.
She sat there, staring at him in amazement. In amazement to how oblivious he was, to how he kept trying and never gave up. She looked at him with pity, and felt bad for the guy. He needed to realize that she didn't want him back. But he didn't realize things so quickly.
"Chris I think you should leave." He got up, and walked towards the door. He wasn't going to keep pushing her buttons. At least not now, or here because he didn't see her understanding him. At least today.
"Obviously it was wrong for you to come in the first place." She said, opening the door for him. He walked out and she shut it right behind him, and went straight up to her room and just sat and cried. She replayed all the images in her head. Of him telling her he left Sherry, of him kissing her, of how hurt he looked when she kicked him out.
But she didn't care how he felt. Why should she? He didn't care about how she felt.
Up Next: A 'Good Lord', A Good Guy, and A Goodbye
A/N: Let's not forget Lukeee. I wonder how he'll respond. Hmmm =) Review, please?!
