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- Luke and Lorelai spent quite a length of time together in the ship's one and only lavish gift shop. Only one of them was really shopping, and she had three overflowing bags to prove it. Ultimately, Lorelai had her fill of needless expenditures, and she and Luke took a scenic walk along the outer-deck of the ship, meanwhile observing the refreshingly blue ocean water. As the sun began to set, Luke escorted Lorelai to her cabin and the two departed on friendly terms.
*Luke's cabin:
"Where have you been all day?" Nicole asked with a slightly concerned and slightly nosey air about her.
"Uh, around." Luke guiltily answered.
"You must have been pretty busy to have stood me up." Nicole was being relatively snooty. "We were supposed to have lunch, remember?"
"I completely forgot all about that," Luke was being honest. He really had forgotten, thanks in large part to a certain dark-haired seductress.
"Well, the least you could do is apologize, or is that too much to ask for?"
"I'm sorry Nicole, I really am." Luke stared down at the floor like a child who was afraid to face his consequences. "Listen, I'll make it up to you."
"You were with her, weren't you?" Nicole was undoubtedly referring to Lorelai.
Luke was certainly caught off guard by Nicole's accusation. "What makes you say that?"
"Oh, come on Luke. It's no secret why she's here. You two are inseparable!"
"Now, wait just a minute," Luke demanded. "Lorelai boarded this ship on her own freewill, I had nothing to do with it."
"Luke, don't play me for a fool. You're telling me that her coming on this ship had nothing to do with you? You must think I'm an idiot - and I would be if I believed you!"
"What's with this sudden interrogation? We've been dating for months, and out of the blue, you develop an insane jealousy towards Lorelai?" Luke was controlling his emotions with the best of his ability. Deep down, he was enraged, and not because Nicole was on his case, it was because he truly had something to hide and was ashamed to admit it.
"I am certainly not jealous of Lorelai," Nicole was yelling. She paused briefly and sighed. "Look at us Luke. We've never had a fight like this." Nicole's tone was much softer now.
It was this innocent, soft-spoken side of Nicole that Luke had grown very fond of. "I know. I hate fighting - and I hate having to defend my relationship with Lorelai. Why can't you just accept it for what it is?"
Nicole's expression became serious "What exactly is it Luke? If you can honestly tell me that you're relationship with Lorelai is strictly on a friendship level, then I'll drop this subject completely and I promise to never bring it up again." As much as she'd hate to confess, Nicole was dreading Luke's answer.
Luke's conscience was running wild. He responded without investing a great deal of thought. "Lorelai and I are just friends - that's it, that's all we'll ever be." Luke sounded hurt, as though he believed it himself.
"Alright," Nicole seemed to accept his response, at least for now. "Thank you Luke. What do you say we go get a bite to eat?"
"Sounds good." Luke agreed.
- Luke's previous doubts about his relationship with Nicole were indeed validated by this latest fiasco. Luke and Nicole had been getting along tremendously well, until she became demanding of his intimacy and his time. She had grown to love Luke and undoubtedly, thoughts of marriage filled her head. This scared Luke. Initially, the idea of spending a week alone with Nicole aboard a cruise ship was indeed unsettling. This spelled commitment, and committing to Nicole was a huge deal. And then there was Lorelai. Lorelai was a huge part of Luke's life, even if she was only a friend. Nicole gave the impression that she was incapable of accepting that reality. Luke didn't like who he was anymore when he was around Nicole. He was different, not Luke, not anyone he knew, or wanted to know. He was who she wanted him to be, and that wasn't good enough, at least not in the long run.
-Luke and Nicole spent a quiet dinner together and retired to their room unusually early.
*The next morning: The ship had finally entered into Alaskan territory. It was beautiful, enchanting, and rather chilly.
-Lorelai awoke from a fantastically satisfying nights sleep. Needless to say, she was in an uncharacteristically good mood. Rory was undeniably pleased to see her mother in such high spirits. Lorelai was raring to go, without the aid of caffeine. These were unusual, yet wonderful circumstances and Rory would certainly take advantage.
"Wow, aren't we in a good mood today?" Rory teased.
"Why, whatever do you mean?" Lorelai was playing dumb, her favourite pastime.
Rory rolled her eyes, "Never mind."
"So, what's on the itinerary today - besides food, food and more food!?"
"Well, tonight there's going to be a majestic ball, in the ballroom of all places." Rory was just full of knowledge.
"You don't say," Lorelai said sarcastically. "Are you actually suggesting that we go to the ball?"
"Why not? It's as good a time as any to pull out that hot new dress of yours!"
"Hmm - I suppose it is, but what are we gonna do for the rest of the day?" Lorelai was surprisingly in favour of attending the ball. She must have been in a good mood.
"How about we eat first, cause you know I can't think on an empty stomach." It was true, Rory really couldn't think on an empty stomach, and neither could Lorelai for that matter.
"Agreed."
-And with that simple statement, the girls got up, got dressed, and got some much needed grub.
*To be continued - Please R/R - Show me the money! (Reviews=Money)
- Luke and Lorelai spent quite a length of time together in the ship's one and only lavish gift shop. Only one of them was really shopping, and she had three overflowing bags to prove it. Ultimately, Lorelai had her fill of needless expenditures, and she and Luke took a scenic walk along the outer-deck of the ship, meanwhile observing the refreshingly blue ocean water. As the sun began to set, Luke escorted Lorelai to her cabin and the two departed on friendly terms.
*Luke's cabin:
"Where have you been all day?" Nicole asked with a slightly concerned and slightly nosey air about her.
"Uh, around." Luke guiltily answered.
"You must have been pretty busy to have stood me up." Nicole was being relatively snooty. "We were supposed to have lunch, remember?"
"I completely forgot all about that," Luke was being honest. He really had forgotten, thanks in large part to a certain dark-haired seductress.
"Well, the least you could do is apologize, or is that too much to ask for?"
"I'm sorry Nicole, I really am." Luke stared down at the floor like a child who was afraid to face his consequences. "Listen, I'll make it up to you."
"You were with her, weren't you?" Nicole was undoubtedly referring to Lorelai.
Luke was certainly caught off guard by Nicole's accusation. "What makes you say that?"
"Oh, come on Luke. It's no secret why she's here. You two are inseparable!"
"Now, wait just a minute," Luke demanded. "Lorelai boarded this ship on her own freewill, I had nothing to do with it."
"Luke, don't play me for a fool. You're telling me that her coming on this ship had nothing to do with you? You must think I'm an idiot - and I would be if I believed you!"
"What's with this sudden interrogation? We've been dating for months, and out of the blue, you develop an insane jealousy towards Lorelai?" Luke was controlling his emotions with the best of his ability. Deep down, he was enraged, and not because Nicole was on his case, it was because he truly had something to hide and was ashamed to admit it.
"I am certainly not jealous of Lorelai," Nicole was yelling. She paused briefly and sighed. "Look at us Luke. We've never had a fight like this." Nicole's tone was much softer now.
It was this innocent, soft-spoken side of Nicole that Luke had grown very fond of. "I know. I hate fighting - and I hate having to defend my relationship with Lorelai. Why can't you just accept it for what it is?"
Nicole's expression became serious "What exactly is it Luke? If you can honestly tell me that you're relationship with Lorelai is strictly on a friendship level, then I'll drop this subject completely and I promise to never bring it up again." As much as she'd hate to confess, Nicole was dreading Luke's answer.
Luke's conscience was running wild. He responded without investing a great deal of thought. "Lorelai and I are just friends - that's it, that's all we'll ever be." Luke sounded hurt, as though he believed it himself.
"Alright," Nicole seemed to accept his response, at least for now. "Thank you Luke. What do you say we go get a bite to eat?"
"Sounds good." Luke agreed.
- Luke's previous doubts about his relationship with Nicole were indeed validated by this latest fiasco. Luke and Nicole had been getting along tremendously well, until she became demanding of his intimacy and his time. She had grown to love Luke and undoubtedly, thoughts of marriage filled her head. This scared Luke. Initially, the idea of spending a week alone with Nicole aboard a cruise ship was indeed unsettling. This spelled commitment, and committing to Nicole was a huge deal. And then there was Lorelai. Lorelai was a huge part of Luke's life, even if she was only a friend. Nicole gave the impression that she was incapable of accepting that reality. Luke didn't like who he was anymore when he was around Nicole. He was different, not Luke, not anyone he knew, or wanted to know. He was who she wanted him to be, and that wasn't good enough, at least not in the long run.
-Luke and Nicole spent a quiet dinner together and retired to their room unusually early.
*The next morning: The ship had finally entered into Alaskan territory. It was beautiful, enchanting, and rather chilly.
-Lorelai awoke from a fantastically satisfying nights sleep. Needless to say, she was in an uncharacteristically good mood. Rory was undeniably pleased to see her mother in such high spirits. Lorelai was raring to go, without the aid of caffeine. These were unusual, yet wonderful circumstances and Rory would certainly take advantage.
"Wow, aren't we in a good mood today?" Rory teased.
"Why, whatever do you mean?" Lorelai was playing dumb, her favourite pastime.
Rory rolled her eyes, "Never mind."
"So, what's on the itinerary today - besides food, food and more food!?"
"Well, tonight there's going to be a majestic ball, in the ballroom of all places." Rory was just full of knowledge.
"You don't say," Lorelai said sarcastically. "Are you actually suggesting that we go to the ball?"
"Why not? It's as good a time as any to pull out that hot new dress of yours!"
"Hmm - I suppose it is, but what are we gonna do for the rest of the day?" Lorelai was surprisingly in favour of attending the ball. She must have been in a good mood.
"How about we eat first, cause you know I can't think on an empty stomach." It was true, Rory really couldn't think on an empty stomach, and neither could Lorelai for that matter.
"Agreed."
-And with that simple statement, the girls got up, got dressed, and got some much needed grub.
*To be continued - Please R/R - Show me the money! (Reviews=Money)