Chapter 6: Just Friends?

AN: Sorry it took me forever! I'm trying to make these chapters worthwhile.

Previously on Look Out: They were starting to get pretty heated, when the door opened, and a voice shouted, "WHAT THE HELL ARE YOU TWO DOING?"

"Chris?"

Luke scrambled out of Lorelai's embrace, and stood up quickly, his breathing heavy.

Lorelai started doing the same, reaching over to her crutches and standing up to face Christopher.

"WHAT HAPPENED? I WAS GONE FOR A WEEK, AND YOU'RE WITH... THIS GUY!" Christopher shouted, angry.

Lorelai blushed at the thought of being in a relationship with Luke, though it didn't seem as absurd as it would a week ago.
She was knocked out of her daydreaming, when Luke started to get angry.

"You were gone for a week, and you expect her to be waiting for you? She broke her leg, your fault by the way, and you still expect her to wait for you. How nice." Luke said, a strange expression of anger mixed with protectiveness covered his face.

"Hey, I had to go. Sherry was pregnant." Chris said, equally angry, but no sign of being protective was shown.

"Oh, and whose fault would that be?" Luke retorted.

"STOP IT!" Lorelai shouted, struggling to stand and show her anger properly. The two bickering men stopped fighting, and looked at Lorelai. "Look, Chris, you got Sherry pregnant. You just kissed your chances with me goodbye, literally. You can just leave."

"b-but... I love you Lorelai!" Chris sputtered, trying to find a way to stay.

Lorelai was surprised at this outburst of love, and she didn't know what to say. Fortunately, Luke was there and he said what she felt. "Too bad. YOU did this to her, you got Brandy, or whatever drink she's named after, pregnant. You don't have a chance with Lorelai now."

All Lorelai could do now was do a half nod. "Get out Chris," she whispered. "You're no longer the person for me."

Chris looked between Luke and Lorelai incredulously, and then sighed in imminent defeat. He than looked at Luke, and walked up to him. "Just know that you won't ever be good enough for Lorelai. You're just a scruffy diner owner. She'll leave you just like she left me, and you'll be alone. But hey, at least when you're with her, your bed will never be empty. She's too easy to get in bed."

Luke had had enough of this. "STOP INSULTING LORELAI! SHE'S A WAY BETTER PERSON THAN YOU! SHE RAISED A DAUGHTER, YOUR DAUGHTER WHO YOU WERE NEVER THERE FOR, AND SHE NOW RUNS A VERY SUCCESSFUL INN. IF YOU DON'T LEAVE NOW, I'LL MAKE YOU."

Chris walked slowly to the door. He turned around to face the angry Luke and the unbelieving Lorelai. "Just remember what I told you. One day Lorelai will be mine once more." He smirked, and left the house.

For a few minutes, Luke and Lorelai just stood there silent, not believing what had just happened. Then finally Lorelai slumped on the couch. She then turned her head to face Luke, who was still standing facing the door. His hands were clenched into fists by his side. Lorelai then said, "Look, Luke, I'm sorry..."

In a rage, Luke interrupted her, saying, "How could he say that he loved you, and then just blatantly insult you? God, if he'd have stayed one more minute, he'd have a couple of broken bones. You don't deserve to be treated like that."

Lorelai smiled at his concern. "Thank you. But I'm sorry that he came. I didn't want him here.

Luke's expression turned soft. "I know Lorelai."

They both looked at each other. Then, Lorelai said, a huge smile creeping over her face, said "Look, about what happened earlier.."

Again, Luke interrupted her. "I know. We should probably forget that that ever happened. I want our friendship to be salvaged."

Lorelai's mind screamed, 'NO! I don't want to be with Chris! I want to be with Luke! That was an amazing kiss!' but all she could manage was a funny look as a mix of sadness and confusion, and a slight nod.

"Yeah. You're probably right."

AN: What will happen, will Lorelai and Luke get together? Just so you know, I love Luke and Lorelai together, but I needed this in the story. I have it all planned out, so the final chapter should be up soon. Please review!