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Chapter Seven

Rory pulled up just in time to see the sleigh pull away. She sat in her car and watched Luke and her mom walk hand in hand up to the front door. Luke pulled Lorelai close and kissed her and then they talked quietly. Lorelai wrapped her arms around Luke's neck and they kissed again. Rory smiled and sighed, it had been a long time coming. So long in fact that Rory had pretty much given up hope. She grabbed her purse and headed to the house herself.

"Someone sure knows how to travel in style."

Luke and Lorelai jumped apart. Rory giggled and walked ahead of them into the dark house.

Luke took both of the girls' coats and hung them up beside the front door.

"We might need these if the electricity is off much longer."

Lorelai lit the small candle sitting on the table beside the front door.

"It was strange driving through town and not seeing any lighted Christmas trees or other decorations. You'd never know that it is Christmas Eve."

Lorelai pouted, "Sad not strange but the snow sure is pretty."

"Easy for you to say, you didn't have to drive in it." Wanting to give her mom and Luke some space she added, "I'm tired…going to bed. Night you two, have fun staying warm." Rory headed toward her room.

Luke piped up, "I'll build a fire and sack out down here. Hopefully the heat will kick in soon."

"Luke, no, come upstairs with me." Lorelai whined.

"Lorelai if I get a fire going someone needs to stay down here and watch it. I'd never live it down if your house caught fire."

"You could build me a new one." She winked at Rory. "Right now you can keep me warm upstairs."

"What about Rory?"

"Don't worry about me. My room is the warmest room in the house anyway. I'll pull on some sweats, throw an extra blanket on and I'll be fine. The dorms at Yale are drafty all the time, won't be any different."

"See Luke she doesn't care."

"Well, I do. I don't know how you girls have made it this long with reasoning like that."

Luke smiled wanting nothing more than to take Lorelai upstairs and keep her warm himself. He was a little uneasy about that with Rory around. They had never slept together with her in the house.

"Fine, I'll go get pillows and blankets and we'll both camp out in front of the fire. It will be an adventure."

"Yeah, right."

Luke didn't want her going into the living room at all. With the lights out, she hadn't noticed the big package awaiting her in there. Rory had covered it with a dark green table cloth so it blended into the darkness of the room.

"Okay, I'll make you a deal. We'll go upstairs and try to get some sleep. And if it gets too cold, I'll come back down and build a fire."

Lorelai smiled wickedly, "Very manly decision there, sleep first." She winked when she said sleep. Luke didn't see the wink but both he and Rory got the inference.

Luke could feel his face turn red but luckily no one noticed in the dim candlelight.

"Night honey, if you get cold, just let us know."

No way that's going to happen Rory thought to herself.

"Sure mom. You two sleep well. Hey, it's almost midnight, Merry Christmas."

Luke and Lorelai echoed, "Merry Christmas" as they headed upstairs, arms wrapped around each other.

Rory felt a little left out as they left her but it wasn't in a bad way. She was happy her mom finally had someone, especially glad that it was Luke. He had always been special to her.

Lorelai walked out of the bathroom dressed in one of Luke's flannel shirts. She was brushing her hair and looking mighty sexy to Luke. He had just laid all his clothes on the chair so he could find them easily in the dark. He sat on the bed and watched her brush her dark brown curls.

"You're beautiful."

"Ah, Luke, flattery is not necessary, I'm a sure thing tonight." Lorelai smiled at him and waved her newly adorned hand.

He stood up and walked over to her. He unbuttoned her shirt and slipped his hands underneath.

"Ummm, nice."

"Definitely." He murmured in her ear as he pulled her close and kissed her. He ran his fingers down her back and then around to the front. Working his lips up her neck, he whispered Merry Christmas in her ear.

She smiled and whispered back, "Merry Christmas indeed. I've been good Santa. What have you got for me?"

Luke pushed the shirt off her shoulders and let it fall to the floor. Then he gently laid her down on the bed, moving his hands down her throat, caressing her firm breasts and the softness of her stomach. She caught her breath as he moved his body over hers and pushed into her. No foreplay was necessary; she was more than ready for his pleasurable assault. She had grown wet as soon as she had felt his hardness against her body. Truthfully, her body had been craving his since he'd walked in the door of the Dragonfly.

Luke's warm breath on her ear gave her chills and his hands and his movements were making her shivers more intense. She wrapped her arms around him and pulled him tightly against her, arching her back to meet his every thrust, bending her knees to bring him more deeply within her. Her nails dug gently into his back and she buried her face in his shoulder as the tingly waves started slowly. As their intensity grew, she gently bit his shoulder to keep from shouting out. They moved together slowly but their rhythm quickened as their passion grew. The last waves were uncontrollable, leaving them breathless and sweaty and totally satisfied. Luke rolled off and pulled the covers over them and they fell asleep thoroughly exhausted. Lorelai woke up when the electricity came on. She heard the furnace kick in and saw the light on her clock radio flash. Luke slept deeply with a small contented smile on his face. She knew she had a huge smile on hers. It had been the perfect night she thought as she fingered the new ring on her hand. They were happy and now totally committed to each other. Luke stirred and reached out for her. Lorelai rested her head on his shoulder and ran her fingers gently over his chest. It was the best Christmas ever.

They awoke a little before seven, warm and toasty, body parts entangled. Luke kissed her on the forehead and held her close. She ran her fingers over his furry chest and down lower. He laughed and turned on his side to whisper Merry Christmas yet again. They snuggled for a while and then Lorelai pulled him out of their nice warm bed and pulled him into the bathroom. They were soon standing in hot water, teasing each other with their soapy hands and their hunger for each other. Luke pushed her up against the wall and entered her as the water fell all around them. They locked eyes and smiled as they moved gently together. Lorelai's eyes fluttered shut at his sweet release deep within her. Luke kissed her gently and pulled her close so they could come down from their sexual high together. They toweled each other off and Luke pulled on his clothes and headed downstairs. Lorelai hummed as she dried her hair and pulled on her robe.

Luke quickly took over the kitchen, filling the whole house with a wonderful aroma. Rory woke up to the smell of his sweet brew and Lorelai caught it too all the way upstairs. She ran down the steps and stopped in her tracks when she spotted the big green object in her living room.

"Luke!"

"What?"

"Something big and green out here."

"Looks like Santa came that's for sure."

"Luke?"

"Breakfast first Lorelai."

"Luke its Christmas."

"Lorelai, come join us. I have coffee."

"Luke…"

"Breakfast first mom. Luke's rule."

"Who says he gets to make the rules?"

Luke walked out of the kitchen and put his hands on her shoulders and guided her into the kitchen. He pushed her down into a chair and handed her a big steaming mug of coffee. "Luke does."

"Ummm…"

Luke and Rory laughed at how easily she was distracted. Luke followed through on his promise of breakfast. But as soon as Lorelai's appetite was quenched she started,

"Hey, who do you think that big present is for?"

"Don't know mom….maybe Luke."

Lorelai looked at him, "Well he has been a very good boy."

"I have been told that a lot lately so maybe Santa did leave it for me."

"Oh, gross you two. Save it for later please."

Luke and Lorelai laughed as they continued to tease. Finally Rory had had enough, "I'll be in the living room when you two decide to act your age. Really Luke I thought you would be a better influence on her."

Rory put her dishes in the sink and left the room pretending to be mad.

Luke picked up the rest of the dishes and put them in the sink. "Guess we'd better get in there."

Lorelai added her coffee cup to the pile and put her arms around his neck. "In a minute."

She kissed him and thanked him for breakfast. He kissed her back and told her she was more than welcome.

"I'm aging quickly in here." They heard Rory call through the door. "What ever you are doing can wait until after we open all this stuff. We do have a lot to do today."

Lorelai laughed and pulled Luke into the room. Rory was on the floor going through the gifts and making three piles. She looked up, "About time, I was getting ready to send them all back."

"Never!" Lorelai answered as she settled beside Luke on the sofa. Luke laughed….this was what he had been missing all of his life, a family.

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