A/N: Okay so here's next Chapter.

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I hope you enjoy

This is probably the only chapter I'll write this close to the proceeding one

Because schools about to start and I'm gonna be pretty busy again soon.

Chapter 2: Three Card Draw, Alter Egos, and Wonder Woman

"I win again!"

"What do you mean you win?"

"I won Squares in Fair."

"How could you possibly win when you have an Ace, a two, and a five? I mean I know I don't exactly know how to play three card poker, but still this is not Big Daddy, and you're not Julian; which means you don't win," said Lorelai in one big breath, before taking another swing of her beer.

It had been about and hour since she arrived at his apartment, to find this unique species of drunken Luke. After a few minutes of debate he had convinced her to have a beer or two.

Let's face it, she thought, he's not the only one who needs a beer tonight. Plus maybe this could help me to get the thought of Jason out my head. Kind of like a little wallow night, only this way I don't have be alone.

Since then Lorelai had slipped out of her dress into a pair of Luke's Boxers and an oversized flannel.

They settled themselves on the floor with a deck of cards, but since Luke was basically just way over his head in alcohol, it had been pretty hard to find a came to play. Eventually theypicked the game ofthree card poker, because neither of them new how to play, and this way they couldn't butcher the rules, because they didn't know them (Luke's logic of course.)

"Wonder Woman just face it. I AM the Master and Commander of all three card Poker, and if there's ever a movie about me lets not get Russell Crowe, okay? He's just one of those over paid ass holes who think they can do whatever they want, because there Rich and Australian."

Lorelai Laughed to herself. So maybe she had convinced him that Lorelai was just a cover up, and that her secret identity was non other then that of Wonder Woman, but when else would she have a chance to get Luke to call her that.

"Fine! You won this one, but next time you won't be as lucky." Lorelai said picking up all the cards again.

"So you want another hand? Wow you're very brave Wonder Woman."

"Hence the name… Hey Luke—I mean Captain Kirk" She started quietly.

"Yep"

"Did you love her?"

"Who, Russell Crowe?"

She chuckled lightly, "No, I mean Lorelai."

For the first time in the night he seemed to get a little bit serious, and that miserable face that he had on when she arrived returned.

"I'm sorry," she said immediately wanting to take it back the moment she saw his reaction. "I shouldn't ask you something that personal. I shouldn't--

"I love her more then I've ever loved anything. So much that it hurts, because I know that I don't deserve her."

As drunk as he was, whenever he thought of Lorelai he could always come back to reality. Pretty ironic saying she was as far away from reality then any one he knew.

"She's the most beautiful thing I know, and I don't just mean attractive, even though I could go on and on about that too. I mean, she has this gorgeous hair, and these two beautiful blue eyes. I mean whenever she smiles at me I feel like I might just pass out, but I can't, because that means I'll have to stop looking at her. I couldn't live without looking at her… If only she needed me too…"

With that he put his head down, and she saw a sadness come over him, one she couldn't bare. How could she do this to him? All he ever did was love her. Not just puppy love, but he truly did love her. She could tell by the way his eyes looked when he was just talking about her. I mean sure he was her best friend, and sure she didn't want to mess anything up, but what if it was worth it. What if there only chance of true happiness lied within each other. Maybe they didn't suck at relationships. Maybe they just weren't in them with the right people.

Lorelai reached over and put her finger under his chin lifting his head so he would look at her.

"Of course she needs you. She needs you more then you'll ever know…" She looked down at the ground for a second before asking her next question. She just had to know. "…But what makes you think she doesn't need you. I mean you've never asked her out on a date. Why haven't you if you love her?"

"Because," he replied simply "she deserves better"

"But you're completely wrong! I mean why don't you get it? You are better, you're the best actually. No guy has ever been there for her like you have. I mean, Chris was always gone, or disappointing her and Rory; Max just wasn't right, and Jason basically traded her in for revenge, but you... Things were always different with you. You're always going to be there for her. I mean between fixing her house, feeding her, giving her coffee, loving her daughter, and most importantly being her best friend. You know if she doesn't understand how good you are for her then that's just her lost!"

Wow did I actually just say that… Yeah I think I did… So uh yea. What exactly did I mean by that? Do I have a thing for Luke or something? No! I couldn't possibly have a thing for Luke because well he's… I mean he's! …He's just what I said he is. He's the only guy who's ever been there for me… Plus you can't forget the fact that he loves me. I mean he really loves me… aw someone loves me. Luke Danes loves me. My best friend in the world loves me. The guy I'd do anything for… Maybe a relationship with him wouldn't be so bad. I mean its Luke. My Luke. Wow if I went out with him every time I do think or say MY Luke I won't have to feel guilty about it because he will be MY Luke. Aw… I want him to be my Luke.

"Hey Luke I—"

But her voice trailed off when she saw a snoring Luke curled up in the corner. She thought about waking him up and maybe tucking him in, but it was 1:00 and he probably needed his sleep about now. She let out a soft sigh before grabbing her purse and deciding it was better to save her new thoughts about him for the morning. Tonight she would go home and get some sleep and save this whole mess for later on.

She bent down and kissed him softly on the head before whispering "Good Night Captain Kirk, and good luck with the crazy hang over you're gonna have tomorrow."

With that she opened the door and starred back at her best friend Luke, only this time she didn't see just Luke. She saw her Luke.