Author's note – Thank-you all for reviews they rock. I love getting them. Ok this chapter could be an ending point. But if you guys want me to write more, and have any suggestions about where the story could go. I'll write more.
Ok, as I'm sure a few of you have noticed (screaming truth and Amanda) I may have misspelt something in the last chapter. I wrote Luke's skirt instead of shirt. Lol I cant believe I spelt that wrong lol. But u get the idea. Ha, Luke in a skirt – funny image.
Amanda –I totally agree with you, I think Amy did make them too comfortable with kissing, being together. I mean crossing the line between and friend, and more than friends is big, and most likely you'd freak out a bit, and have to decide weather you wanted to risk your friendship or not.
ProFfeSseR – Thanks for all your reviews. And yeah it is kind of sad for Luke, but never fear more is to come.
Gilmoreaddict – Don't worry – I'm a sucker for Happy Endings. :P
Here it is chapter 8
Chapter 8 – RealisationsLorelai hadn't been to the Diner since she'd run out wearing Luke's shirt two days ago.
She had run because she didn't know what she wanted. And she still had no idea. She was scared of screwing things up and making the wrong decision. But she knew one thing. She needed coffee, Luke's magic coffee. Her brain couldn't process all these 'Luke' thoughts without it. She had to have it.
"Ok" she said to Rory " I'm going to go in, ask for coffee, be pleasant and leave" said Lorelai trying to sound confident.
"What if he asks you about the other day?" asked Rory, playing devils advocate.
"Ah.." she hadn't thought about that.
"I'll tell him…. I'll tell him…. I'm still thinking!"
"Ok, go get 'em tiger!" said Rory pushing her mother in the general direction of the Diner.
"Wha? You're not coming with me?" she said staring panicked at her daughter.
"Nope. I've got to go to something from Lanes. You're a big girl you can do this" said Rory.
"Yeah I can do this" said Lorelai, and with that she was off. She was walking towards the Diner. She could see Luke inside, he was talking to someone. A women. Lorelai stoped. The woman was leaning in closer to Luke smiling at him. Oh my god, she was flirting with Luke. My Luke! She turned around prepared to stalk off home. Wait. My Luke? He's not exactly my Luke…. She slowed her pace. Am I jealous?
No I'm not jealous, as I …friend…. I am concerned that 'woman' whoever she is doesn't look…trust worthy. But do I think of him as my Luke?
My Luke. Luke Danes. Luke and Lorelai. Luke Danes. Lorelai Gilmore. Lorelai Danes?
Argghhhh. Stupid head. Stop thinking those thoughts. I can't be with Luke. Can I? I have no idea.
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Ring Ring, Ring Ring
"Hello. The wonderful and fabulous Lorelai Gilmore speaking" answered Lorelai cheerfully. She had just eaten a whole packet of MnM's to cheer herself up and now she was on a sugar high.
"Hi Mum"
"Hey baby. Whatsup? Are you going to be home soon? Because I cant decided weather the blue top makes me look Hollywood glam or Streethooker."
"Ah yeah. I'm really sorry mum but I have to help Paris with stuff for the Franklin tonight"
"Ohh wha?"
"I already called Grandma, and she's fine with it "
"Really?"
"Well it's for school"
"Ah well yeah"
"I'm sorry for ditching you, I'll make it up. I promise"
"Yeah ok. Well have fun"
"Ok, might be bit hard with Paris, but ill try. Oh and Mum?"
"Yeah"
"Definitely Hollywood glam" Lorelai smiled
"Night"
"Night"
Hollywood here I come.
Lorelai turned into the driveway of her parent's house. She now had to face her parents all alone. Damn Paris, and that newspaper. And of corse Emily had ok'd Rory's absence, as it was for school. Actually Friday night dinners were like school. Mandatory. And you needed to get a late pass from Emily Gilmore, if you were late. And to ring before, if you were going to be away.
Lorelai wasn't looking forward to it.
She rang the doorbell and was greeted by a maid, different to the one last week. As usual.
She heard voices coming from the lounge room, she gave her coat and scarf to the maid, and went in.
Seated across from her parents was a man of about her own age.
"Lorelai" her mother called standing up to greet her. She seemed uncharacteristically happy. She was up to something.
The man sitting on the couch stood up to greet her.
"Lorelai this is Mark Edwards. He's a financial consultant" Emily smiled happily. Oh how she loved to play matchmaker.
Lorelai gave her mother a fake smile, and then turned to attention to the guy.
He held out his hand. " Hi. Its nice to meet you" he said politely. He was actually not too bad looking
"It's nice to meet you too" said Lorelai, shaking his hand.
Her mother sat opposite next to her father leaving the only empty seat next to… Surprise surprise, Mark. This was obviously a set up. Ah how depressing being set up on a date by your mother.
"Wine, Lorelai?" Richard asked, getting up and walking to the drinks stand.
"Yes! Please Dad". As soon as she was given it, she gulped it down. She was going to need it.
"So Mark. Tell us. Hows the finance business going?" Emily asked eagerly. Lorelai rolled her eyes.
"Well I still get people coming into my office saying 'Show me the money!"
Lorelai, halfway through a sip of wine, laughed.
"Ha" spilling a little wine.
"Lorelai!"
"Are you serious? People actually do that?
"Yep. Sad but true" said Mark, smiling at her.
Emily gave Lorelai a disproving stare. Then changed the subject.
"It's such a shame Rory couldn't be here tonight. But school work comes first of corse"
"Yep. She's too smart for her own good that girl" said Lorelai jokingly.
" I don't think one can ever be too smart Lorelai" Richard said tipping his glasses down to look at her " Knowledge is power"
"How old is your daughter?" Mark asked.
"16" Lorelai and Emily said at the same time.
"No mum, my daughter is 16, your daughter is…. Not 16" she wasn't about to shout her age out.
"16 wow" said Mark
"Yep" Lorelai smiled proudly.
The rest of dinner was pleasant enough. If you could really call dinner at her parents house pleasant. She had zoned out during some business talk. Her mind settling on a much nicer thought….Luke.
"Lorelai"
She was bought out of her happy land at the sound of her mother's voice.
"Why don't you and Mark go through to lounge. While I help Rosa with the dishes"
Lorelai stifled a laugh. A blatant attempt to get herself and Mark alone together. Her mother had never one in the whole history of Lorelai's life, helped the maids. She couldn't be bothered arguing with her mother, so she walked into the lounge room with Mark. He, like her probably didn't want to be set up on a date. And he probably didn't want to date her.
"A very subtle hint back there eh" said Mark turning to face her.
"Yeah that's Emily Gilmore alright. Subtle" replied Lorelai sarcastically.
"I know that this was sort of set up. But I was wondering if you maybe wanted to go out sometime?"
Ah what? He was asking her out? ehhh"Ah…" Date Mark? Go out with Mark? Even the thought of it felt wrong. Like she'd be cheating. Cheating on who? Luke?
And like a blow to the head she realise something that was staring her right in the face. I wanna be with Luke, I think… I love Luke. I love Luke………… and that's all that should matter.
"Mark, you seem like a really nice guy, but you're not him"
And with that she turned around and left.
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She raced back to Stars Hollow. She was going to see Luke and tell him how she felt. Tell him she wanted to be with him. That…. she loved him.
She pulled up in front of the Diner. Got out and rushed to the door. She stalled, with her hand on the door handle. Can I really do this? The door opened from the other side. Luke stood there, just looking at her.
"Ah hi" she said meekly.
"Hi. You wanna come in?" he asked
She nodded and followed him inside.
He stood by the counter, waiting for her to talk. She started pacing the room.
"I came here to talk to you. To tell you... something" God this is harder than I thought it would be. Luke stood there waiting for her to continue.
Now she was here, standing here in front of Luke. The words that were swimming around her side her head wouldn't form the right words. She didn't know to say what she felt, how she felt. She stoped her pacing, and stood to face him.
Luke. Luke. My Luke. I love Luke. And with that she crossed the room and kissed him. He was surprised at first but soon relaxed. Her arms wrapped around his neck, his hands around her waist, pulling her closer to him. It was an amazing kiss, a mind-blowing kiss. Lorelai, putting all her thoughts and feelings towards Luke into it.
They pulled apart, panting slightly. She looked him straight in the eyes.
" I wanna be with you"
'I wanna be with you, to hold you for the night, to be the one to hold you tight' – Mandy Moore song.
Wow, so I hope you guys liked this. This could be an ending spot. So tell me if you want more, or that this is a good end. Or that I should start a completely new GGFF. So let me know. Reviews Rock. Btw I don't know if I spelt 'subtle' wrong, or if I wrote a completely different word to what I meant, lol.
- Hayley xoxo
