"So, how do you like it?" Lorelai asked Luke when they finished painting the Diner.
Luke looked around and nodded, "Yeah, I like it."
"You better do. It took us more than three hours." She told him with her hands on her hips and her lips twitched into a smile.
"No, I really like it." He met her eyes, a smile playing across his features.
"Good. I like it, too. There're a few more things we could change. New mugs, shelves, tables or cur..." But suddenly Luke bent down and silenced her with a kiss.
When they pulled apart, Lorelai continued. "...tains. What was that for?"
"For persuading me, helping me, being here and... for everything. Thank you!"
"Oh, you're welcome." Lorelai tilted her head and smiled. She stared at him for a moment before she continued. "Luke, I was wondering..."
"Yeah?"
"I'm gonna watch a movie at home. You wanna join me?"
"Uhm... I..."
Please!" she said, her mouth forming a pout.
"Yeah, why not. I just take a quick shower, okay?"
"Sure." Lorelai plucked at his shirt. "You really need one." She said, grinning.
"And something tells me I'm not the only one." Luke glanced at her shirt, "Dirty Hot Chica."
"What?"
Smiling, Luke pointed at her shirt.
"Oh, yeah. It was your fault. You started it, Mister." She poked a finger on his chest.
"But you deserved it."
Lorelai's mouth fell open, "I did not!"
"Sure you did."
"Noooo..." she shook her head, her curls twirling.
Luke smiled when he looked at her. "Whatever. I can lend you one of my shirts if you want."
"Then I would have to come upstairs with you."
"Yes."
Lorelai raised her eyebrows out of surprise. "I never was upstairs."
"Well, there's a first time for everything."
"Probably, yeah."
"Good, come..." he headed upstairs into his small apartment, Lorelai followed him.
"So, that's where you live."
"Yeah" Luke watched her while she roamed his apartment. "I know it's kinda small."
"But you have everything you need. I like it." She shifted his gaze back to him. "You look uncomfortable. Maybe I shouldn't come upstairs with you."
"No, it's okay. I asked you to." He gave her a small smile. "Over there's the closet. Just take what you want. I'll be right back." He told her and walked into the bathroom.
Lorelai stood there and watched when Luke closed the bathroom door behind him.
Smiling, she looked around. It was really small but it looked comfortable, she thought and headed towards the closet. And she wasn't really astounded when she found flannel shirts in every color. Red, blue, green, brown and many more. A few sweaters, jeans and a suit. She pictured Luke in a white shirt and black suit and smiled. She really wanted to see him in one of them one day.
With a glance back to the bathroom, she slipped out of her shirt and changed into one of Luke's flannel shirts. Of course it was too big but she didn't care. She plopped on the bed and buttoned it. Mmhh, it smelled of Luke. She smelled on it once. Twice. And closed her eyes. Luke and his flannel shirts and baseball caps, she thought and grinned.
A few minutes later, Luke came out of the bathroom. Clad in a pair of jeans and a blue flannel. Like always, she noticed.
"I took one of your shirts." She said grinning and lifted herself from the bed.
Luke smiled at the sight of her. She stood in his apartment, the shirt over her knees and the sleeves way too long. "You look good in my shirt."
"Thank you! Though I'm afraid we don't have the same size." She tilted her head and her lips twitched to a slow smile.
"You could be right."
"But it feels good. Now I know why you're wearing them all the time. So, can we go now?"
"Sure. Let's go!"
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"Do you think she saw us?" Luke asked when they entered the kitchen from the backdoor.
"I don't know. Babette has her eyes everywhere but we were pretty careful, were we? Lorelai asked while she headed into the living room.
"Yeah, aside from you stumbling over the stairs." Luke laughed, following her.
"Hey, it's dark and I couldn't see anything."
"I know, I know. And I was there to catch you. It was a pleasure." Luke gave her a smile.
Lorelai turned around to meet his eyes, "Thank you." She lifted her left shoulder smiling and fumbled with the sleeves of Luke's flannel shirt, she was wearing. "I... uhm... now it's my turn to take a shower."
"Okay."
"You... you can chose a movie in the meantime. They're in the closet under the TV. I'll be right back." She said and hurried up the stairs.
Luke put the bags onto the small table in the living room and took out the food he brought from the Diner. A Burger and fries for Lorelai and a salad for him. He still had no clue why she liked this unhealthy food so much, he thought shaking his head.
Then he bent down in front of the TV, contemplating the movie collection they had. Since he didn't really now any if them, he just grabbed one and put it into the VCR. Then he sank onto the sofa, waiting for Lorelai to come down again.
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"I really hope you're aren't asleep already." Lorelai started when she came down the stairs.
"Nah. Of course not." He turned his head to look at her. She was wearing white jogging pants and a blue shirt with straps. Her hair was still wet.
"What kind of movie did you chose?" she asked, perching on the sofa next to him.
"I don't know." Luke shrugged.
"You don't know?" Lorelai repeated, raising an eyebrow. "Well then, let's see." She took the remote control and pressed the play button. "Luke... nice choice." She looked at him, smiling.
"What? Why?"
"That's 'Gone with the wind'. Something really romantic and heartbreaking."
"Oh no. Really?"
"Yep. You'll like it."
"If you say so." Both settled back on the sofa, their shoulders touching.
At the same time they looked at each other, holding their gaze for a moment. She gave him a smile and started hesitantly. "You want something to drink?"
"Uhm yeah."
"Okay, I'll be..." Lorelai was about to get up when she plunged back onto the sofa. "...right back. Oh god." She reached up on her neck and rolled her shoulders carefully.
"What?"
"Nothing. I just get my muscle bounded, I guess."
"Oh, okay. Turn around." Luke said.
"What?"
"Turn around." He repeated and waited until she had her back to him.
"You don't have to do this, Luke."
"I know." He brushed her hair over one shoulder and started to rub the back of her neck, gently.
"God, Luke..." she said, closing her eyes.
"Yeah?"
"You have... you have magic hands. Keep on rubbing!"
"Yes, Madame." he said, grinning and ran his fingers over her smooth skin.
Her lips curved as he continued and he could feel her tensed muscles relax.
"Better?" Luke whispered into her ear.
"Absolutely!" she said and let out a content sigh.
"I'm glad." Helpless to resist, he leaned closer and smelled at her hair. At her skin. Slowly he rubbed his lips over her right shoulder, ever so softly. This made her body shudder.
"I really hope I don't have to pay extra for this?" she tilted her head to one side to give him better access.
"No, it's included." He grinned.
"Good to know." She reached behind his neck to drew him closer before she turned her head to look at him. He smiled and lowered his head, his lips crushing down on hers. Soft and gentle at the beginning before her lips became more demanding. More passionate.
"Oh god." She managed when she could breath again. "Watch out. I could probably get used to this."
"Same here." He nudged her around to look at her before they kissed again.
And totally forgotten was the movie and the food in front of them.
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to be continued.... please tell me what you think!! R&R!