Star Crossed Lovers and Other Revelations
By Gilmoregirl1979
A part of The Woulda Shoulda Coulda Series: The GilmoreGirl1979 edition(Also Available the LuvzAFunEthing edition)
Sum of it's PARTS: A colaboration of GilmoreGirl1979 & LuvsAFunEThing
In the spirit of The Fundamental Things Awry
This could also be considered a "FUN WITH REAL DIALOUGE series" ... LOL
A series of stories of how things could have happened,... a lot EARLIER..
We respect the purpose for MAX, CHRISTOPHER (BASTARD, sorry force of habit), Rachel, Nicole, Jason,.. hell even that Alex Guy..
We just wanted to see what would happen ... if one little thing was different...
Hi! this is your Friendly Disclaimer: I don't own Gilmore Girls. No Harm, No Sue. Dialouge has been borrowed from....episodes1-16 - Star-Crossed Lovers and Other Strangers
teleplay by John Stephens and Linda Loiselle Guzik
story by Joan Binder Weiss
directed by Lesli Linka Glatter; Some Dialouge and intentions have been altered by me, Gilmoregirl1979.
A/N: I'm (gilmoregirl1979 that is) a comic book girl, and one of my favorite discontinued titles is Marvel's WHAT IF...? Comic. They always open with a What if type question related to our favorite heros, they would explore monthly the alternate realities/possibilities of our favorite super heros,.... How one tiny change ... could affect the entire cast of characters... in that spirit here we go......
StarCrossed Lovers and Other Revalations...or founders firelight festival and other love birds
By Gilmoregirl1979
everything up to Christopher returns is true... except Lorelai didn't sleep with Chris (the bastard), because I think him unworthy of her(dead beat dad bastard man) .... so THERE!!!
The Question for this story: What if Rachel's flight was delayed in starcrossed lovers and other strangers ...?
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Chapter 1:Luke's Invitation
Lorelai was quietly fuming over all the love in the air that had brainwashed her beloved town, for this stupid fesival. Her fustration, sexual and other wise, was getting the better of her as she walked through the center of town. She was surrounded by all the happy citizens decorating the square to their heart's content. All Lorelai wanted at the moment was a vat of coffee. It was bad enough she had to deal with all the stars and the love in the air of this currently annoying firelight festival, which she usually enjoyed. but she had to admit, romantic festivals were only fun if you had someone to share them with. Just another reminder of my single status that is what my mother is for… . She was happy that Rory finally had someone to share these things with, a first love, that was nice. She was even happy that Sookie and Jackson had found each other, I mean a produce man and a chef, made in haavn right? Even if it had Sookie distracted from her coffee making duties. BUT EVEN Michel had someone in his life, usually his only companion was his distain for other people.
Lorelai began to wonder if she really screwed things up with Max, but he hadn't called her, she hadn't called him, These things happen for a reason, Right? or Rather DON'T happen. She continued toward Luke's, where her beloved coffee would no doubt be brewing, she took the shortcut through the square while locals prepared for the festival … OF LOVE, she added bitterly in her head.
Speaking of heads. A man shouted "Heads up! "
And right in front of Lorelai, A large papier mache star fell landing at her feet breaking into pieces.
"Agh! " Lorelai was startled.
"Hey, you okay? " the man was naturally concerned.
"Yeah, I'm fine. " the near death experience brought her out of her brooding meditation.
"Man, … that has never happened before! " the man commented and stared at Lorelai as if she was cursed, or simply bad luck to have around.
As if it's my fault that gravity chose that precise moment to pull that star to the ground. "Really?" she cleared her throat uncomfortable under his gaze, "How about that." trying to shrug off his eyes, she made her way across the street to the diner.
Lorelai entered Luke's, she was completely annoyed by her day so far and it wasn't even noon yet. She conveyed this fact to Luke in one simple sentence "I was almost crushed by a paper mache star. How's your day? "and she sat at the counter.
Luke said "Well, it's looking pretty good now." Oh man, was that out loud?
Lorelai smiled at what she thought was merely a mock flirt."Coffee please, no shot of cynicism."
"So, why so cheery? " he recovered quickly into their usual banter.
"I don't know. I'm just in a mood. I don't know why."
She knew exactly why.
"But there's no particular reason for this mood? " knowing her well enough not to believe her, guessing it was the same as his current mood. Damn Festivals every five minutes.
"No." she lied quickly, recalling her comment to Rory last night 'Too many stars, too much love, it makes me cranky'. And Max hadn't called. She pushed his name from her mind again. Still able to see all the couples at the inn and all the prep for the a festival that, in Stars Hollow, was bigger than Valentines day.
"Uh huh." Luke said skecptically, letting it go, if she didn't want to talk about it, frankly neither did he.
"You don't believe me? "
"No, I believe you. If you say there's no reason for the mood, then there's no reason for the mood. You're simply nuts. "
"Or bipolar." She quipped "That's very big nowadays. "
Just then, Miss Patty and Taylor's argument was growing louder at a table behind Lorelai. "No, no, Patty, you're wrong. They built the fire to throw themselves on it when their families found them."
"Taylor you're crazy! They built the fire so that they could stay warm their first night here."
"Patty, I am the recording secretary for the Stars Hollow City Council, I think I know how my town was founded! "
"Ugh, can nobody talk about anything else but this stupid festival?!?!" the clang of flatware had ceased, silence and staring eyes fell upon Lorelai. "That came out a lot louder then it was supposed to, didn't it? "
"Yup."Luke agreed.
"Yup." Lorelai confirmed for good measure, wishing she hadn't even gotten out of bed today.
Taylor scolded, "This festival is commemorating the founding of our town, young lady. "
"I know Taylor. I'm sorry. "
"She's bipolar. " Luke said dryly, trying to misdirect them from Lorelai's mood.
"Really? But you're so young."
Lorelai only shrugged with a smile. Again Luke offered a distraction from Lorelai's mood, so she could have a moment's peace. "Uh, can I get you two anything else? "
"Oh, no thank you, sweetheart." Patty smiled.
"I don't know what is wrong with me. This is a beautiful festival. People should be enjoying it." Just because I don't have anyone to enjoy it with ….but her train of thought was interuppted by Luke's Rant.
"It's a crazy festival based on a nutty myth about two lunatics, who in all probability did not even exist. And even if they did, probably dropped dead of diphtheria before age 24."
AH, a man after my own heart, immensely enjoying his rant, with a huge grin as he made her laugh.
And he continued "The town of Stars Hollow probably got its name from the local dance hall prostitute. Two rich drunk guys who made up the story to make it look good on a poster."
"You are full of hate and loathing, and I gotta tell you, I love it!"
He leaned in to whisper, "Oh, it's so good to have somebody share this hate with." and the way he smiled at her, his voice and the way he was so clsoe, his tone almost … suggestive, dare I say, flirting… for real? He's really good at that.
"My pleasure. " she returned the same tone, oh hell I'll bat my eyes too.
"More coffee? " distracted by her beautiful blue eyes.
She then did the hair twirl, "Yes, please." And he poured, only wanting to continue this … moment… they were having. Lorelai had a brainstorm, "Hey, tomorrow, if you have time, I'm planning on despising everyone who says 'Hey, how's it going?'" Lorelai suggested
"You're on." Luke chuckled, as he returned the coffee pot to the back counter. Now is as good a time as any, "Hey … Lorelai…?" turning back to her.
"Yeah," as she put down her mug from her last sip.
He lowered his voice as to not attract attention from Taylor, Patty, still immersed in their historical argument, or any of his other patrons. Just do it, Danes! "umm, … I was just wondering if you wanted to … you know … hang out … sometime … tonight … maybe.."
"Tonight?" Is Luke asking me out? "Like a … date?" Too good to be true, a date for the firelight festival.
"No, not like a date, … " he said clearing his throat, and becoming very shy and self consious all of a sudden, unable to look her in the eye, "but uh … just like … well since we have this ... mutual … contempt for this festival, a rarity I might add, I just thought, ... maybe we could … you know ... just hang here and avoid it … or mock it … together."
Lorelai smiled, Luke was so cute when he got all flustered "Luke, that does sound like exactly what I need … but I have dinner with my parents, tonight…." She said with dread. And she noticed as his face fell, Is he … dissapointed?
"Oh yeah, … right, … I forgot."
Lorelai still wanted to give Luke a ray of hope, and maybe keep some for herself. If nothing else, it will be something to look forward too, right? maybe a reason to get out early. "but hey, maybe I could stop by after, … we could 'hang out' then?"
"Sure"
"Okay"
"Alright then"
That having been awkwardly settled, Lorelai needed to fill the silence, "well, ummm.. how about a cup to go?"
"Oh, yeah, sure" Luke all to happy for the distraction from what he had just done. Did I Just ask Lorelai out? A feat he had been trying to do for months, but never had the right opportunity.Stupid festival and love in the air making me do things I would normally never do. But I did it? I asked Lorelai out … finally! Well not finally, it's not dinner or a movie, but definatley … progress, a step in the right direction. Luke couldn't help but notice the increasing frequency of their "moments." Like when she offered to help him paint the diner, and they hid from Taylor behind the counter. He had almost kissed her then, but before he could lean in, she said she had to go home. Or when her father was in the hospital, and in a lighter moment, she had said that she thought Luke always looked good. Sure it was slip, but he had a grin on his face for three days after that, and an even bigger grin when she had given him his new blue ballcap, The one I now wear every damn day. Or when she had her double date with Jackson, Sookie, and Rune. They were playing poker at the counter, and he had almost asked her out, if only Mrs. Kim hadn't shown up.
"Hey Luke? how are we doing on that coffee?"
"Oh Sorry," he put the lid on the cup and placed it on the counter in front of her.
"Thanks" she smiled as she reached into her purse.
"Keep it, you've had an attempt on your life today, I don't think the coffee will hurt any, … well, much… !" he said sympathetically.
"Really free Coffee? you know I think there was a sniper following me … I might still be in danger for a while …"
"Nice Try," wiping his hands on a rag.
"Oh Well, … thanks for the pick me up." Free Coffee From Luke, definitely could get used to that. " and thanks for … wanting to … cheer me up."
"That's what friends are for right? … so, I'll see you tonight?"
Yeah friends …"Sure, we'll MST3K every inch of this festival"
"What?"
"Nevermind, … bye…"
"Bye"
As Lorelai headed back to the Inn, she wondered if Luke had really meant it as a date thing. He did get really flustered at the suggestion. Even though it was an awkward segueway. Contempt for all things romantic, bringing two people together. But it's Luke. Was the mood of the festival affecting her and Luke too? Almost every other couple in town had a firelight festival story. That is how they met or proposed. Was it that she was just lonely? and Luke didn't hurt the eyes any. She pondered these things as she headed back to the Inn. Maybe she needed another girl's persepctive.
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FAV PARTS:
-BUT EVEN Michel had someone in his life, usually his only companion was his distain for other people.
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Hhhhhmmmm If Luke reviewed this piece what would he say?
LUKE's review: "That was all God-given talent."
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R/R: PLEASE, I like to better myself. To quote The Princess Bride,
"...Remember this is for posterity, ... so be honest."
Please be specific with R/R; name one(or as many as you can think of or want to mention.....) at least specific thing you like please!!! It makes me feel good...inside (Dirty!)
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