Maybe Now: Chapter Nine: Ooh Intrigue!

Disclaimer is the same. I wanted to post two chapters in honor of Lauren Graham's 38th Birthday! I also went to see The Pacifier today!

Thank you so much to Susan17 for all her help.

Bangs Gavel...and now introducing the rest of the townspeople to this fic...

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Meanwhile outside the diner a crowd had begun to gather. In the crowd was Babette, Taylor, Miss Patty, Morey, Kirk and Gypsy.

'I can't believe it's closed.'

'Kirk, I'm really not surprised, he was throwing people out yesterday and burning the food.'

'Well he didn't throw me out. And that food was delicious.'

'Kirk, Shut Up! Now, townspeople, we all knew this would happen. Luke promised us that he'd leave if there was ever a breakup to occur. Frankly I think he should have left weeks ago to honor his agreement.'

'Now, Sugar, I don't think he's leaving. Just closed for the day.'

'Yea, that crazy cat would never leave Lorelai behind, whether they were together or not.'

'Babette, Morey, it seems that he is gone.'

'Do you have other information...dear, oh dear you do. Spill, I need details. Details.'

'Well Morey and I were sitting outside on the porch last night, cause it was just a beautiful night and around nine...nine right?'

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Meanwhile, upstairs in the diner Luke and Lorelai were making out feverishly on Luke's bed. When all the sudden Lorelai stopped. Luke looked at her.

'Lorelai...?'

'Shh. I think I hear something.'

Lorelai then got up from the bed and Luke followed her. They were both standing and looking out the window. They caught the tail end of what Babette was saying.

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'Yea, nine.'

'Around nine, a certain diner owner showed up at a certain inn-owners doorstep.'

'Ooh intrigue.'

'Morey and I tried to see more, but our porch isn't exactly in the right place to see anything good. So as I said I don't think he's gone. Just preoccupied at the moment.'

'Oh I hope you are right, those two kids belong together.'

The townspeople began to speculate where Luke and Lorelai might be, and if in fact they had reconciled.

'Townspeople, quiet. We must have a mandatory meeting tonight to further investigate this matter. Tell everyone 7pm sharp.'

Slowly the townspeople dispersed.

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Lorelai was now leaning up against the window, trying to make sure she heard everything. As she watched the townspeople leave, she scooted away from the window and into Luke's arms.

'So what are the stupid townspeople cookin' up now?'

'Just a town meeting in our honor.'

'Oh jeez.'

'Don't worry I don't think we are invited.'

'What?'

'I don't think we are invited. It's more of them wanting to know more about our relationship, without actually asking us.'

'That's dumb.'

'Hey that's what they do.'

'Can't they find something better to do?'

'Apparently we are more interesting than whatever new festival they could be cooking up.'

'Oh, great, just what I wanted, to become the town's Jennifer and Ben.'

'Oh sweetie, How do you know about that?'

'Come one Lorelai, I'm not a complete hermit, I listen to the radio every once in awhile.'

'oh, Well they are the new Bennifer we can be the only Luklai.'

'Luklai, you are crazy.'

'If I'm crazy, then you are crazy too.'

'I think I can handle that.'

Luke and Lorelai stood in his apartment in loving embrace.

'Hey, wanna grab some lunch at Sniffy's?'

'That sounds great.'

'Yea, Bud and Maisy would love you see you again.'

'Oh yea, did they ask about me?'

'Yea I went a few times right after we...well you know, I just couldn't deal with them askin' about you. So i haven't been there in a few weeks.'

'Aw Luke. I'm sorry about that.'

'It's in the past Lorelai, it's done, we are together now and that is all that matters.'

'You're right. Together.'

The words just flowed off her tongue and he pulled her closer and kissed her gentlly. After a few more kisses, he leads her out the door, down the stairs and out the back door, hoping not to bump into any noisy townspeople. Luke opens the door and Lorelai hops in. He then walks around to his side and gets in. Lorelai puts her left hand on his thigh and Luke starts up the truck. They were then on their way to Sniffy's.

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