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Ch 3- The "Big" Date
Lorelai was standing in the middle of her room surrounded by piles of discarded clothes, shoes & jewelry. Scanning her closet for the 10th time that night she realized it was just about empty. Everything she owned was piled on her bed, floor, nightstand & dresser. Stumbling through the sweaters, tshirts & millions of mismatched shoes she yelled down the stairs to her daughter.
"Hey Rory!" – No answer- "Rorrrrry!"
"Yeah mom?" she finally responded.
"Hun could you come up here & held mommy-dearest?"
After a few minutes Rory scurried up the stairs & into her mothers room, coming to a halt in the doorway & observing the mess.
"What happened in here?"
"I can't find my other brown fur-trimmed boot!" She held up her one boot-covered foot & wagged it in the air. "Doesn't it look perfect with this outfit?"
"Yeah yeah mom but don't you think you could just compromise & pick another pair that matches just as good?"
"I don't own another pair that matches this good! Please help me find it!"
"I've already watched you try on 5 different outfits & bug me to death about which looked the best, picked out the 'perfect' jewelry & the perfect jacket. Luke's gonna be here any minute now so just put on the rhinestone covered flats & come downstairs."
"You don't understand. This is Luke. Luke is not just any guy. This is our Luke. Coffee Luke. Everyday normal Luke. But today is he's not everyday normal Luke. He's dating Luke. (wow that sounds weird. I'm dating Luke.) But he is still normal Luke & he's seen all my regular everyday non-date outfits so I have to wear something new & amazing & those boots were new & AH-MAZING."
"The rhinestone flats are new too & they are great. They match the rhinestones on the tan sweater & they'll look great with the brown pants & white-gold earrings. Just try them atleast."
"Okay fine" Lorelai grumbled as she dug through one of the endless piles on her floor. "Now I can't find them!"
"Mom they're right here." An exasperated Rory said from her spot on the bed. She threw them to Lorelai who then put them on & looked in the full-length mirror beside her dresser.
"That looks great mom. Really, Luke will think you look beautiful in whatever you wear. Speaking of which there's the doorbell, I'll go get it." She jumped off the bed & bounded down the stairs & slung open the door.
"Hi Luke!"
"Umm.. hi Rory. How are you?"
"I'm good. Come in, come in. Mom'll be down in a sec."
"Oh great. Brr it's cold out there." He said as he stepped in the warm house.
"Yeah I know. Mom's sure it's gonna snow soon. She has a nose for these things."
"Haha yeah I've heard."
Just then Lorelai came bouncing down the stairs carrying her purse & new burgundy jacket.
"Hey Luke! I'm ready."
"Hey Lorelai."
"So I guess we can go. What are you doing tonight sweets?" She asked Rory.
"I think I'm just gonna hang out here, do some homework & call Dean later."
"Kay, sounds good. Money's on the kitchen table, order a pizza or something & tell Dean I said hi."
"I will. Have fun you two!." She called out the door as her mom & Luke walked across the yard to the truck.
Luke awkwardly followed Lorelai to the passenger side of the truck & opened the door for her.
"Um thanks."
"Your welcome." He walked back to the driver's side & got in.
"So uh you look beautiful tonight Lorelai."
"Thanks Luke. You look pretty nice yourself." (Wow, he really does. Who knew Luke could look soo… handsome.) The ever-present baseball cap wasn't there, he had on nice black slacks & a red sweater with the usual green jacket. (He even shaved. Don't I feel special. Haha.)
They sat in a uncomfortable silence as both tried to think of something to say. Finally Lorelai spoke.
"So where are we going?"
"Not telling. Wait til we get there."
"Ugh Luke. I waited for like two days, please tell me! I don't like surprises." She protested.
"You'll like this surprise. & If you've already waited two days you can most certainly wait 10 more minutes."
"Fine." She pouted.
A few minutes later Luke pulled in a parking lot of the Hartford Marina.
"Luke… where are we?" Lorelai cautiously asked while looking out the window at all the lit up boats docked in the crystal blue water.
"The Marina. Don't ask questions, just come with me." He replied after opening her door & helping her out. Following his direction she walked slowly behind him as he crossed the parking lot & walked out on a wooden pier towards a boat tied up at the end.
"Here we are." He said coming to a stop in front of the boat.
"Woah" She breathed. "We're going on there?"
"Yes we are. For dinner. I have a friend that's a professional chef & he's doing this for us."
"Wow Luke this is amazing. You didn't have to go to all this trouble. Really."
"No Lorelai. It's not to much trouble, trust me. I wanted this to be special. Now climb on." He held out his hand to help her get on board the boat. After she had safely made it aboard he jumped on & untied it from the dock. Putting his hand on the small of her back he guided her down a short flight of stairs into a room with a table for two set up in the middle surrounded by candles & music playing softly in the background.
"Luke. This is truly incredible. I can't believe you did all this for me."
"You're worth it Lorelai. Come, sit down. I'll poor us something to drink. White wine sound okay?"
"Yeah that's great." She said. Then she said down slowly, still in major shock.
"Okie doke. Here ya go." He sat down her wine glass & got himself a beer then settled in across from her.
"This is beautiful Luke. I love the lake & the boat. & the candles & the music. It's all great." (I seriously cannot believe he did this for me! I never knew Mr. Grumpy, monosyllabic, diner man could be so sensitive & romantic. If this is what it's like to date Luke I really think I could get used to it)
"I'm glad you like it. This was my dad's boat & he used to bring me & my mom & sis out on it a lot. We'd take it out & fish a lot. He used to love it & I kept it when he died."
"Aw.. that's sweet Luke. I can see why you like it so much. It's wonderful."
"Yeah.. well."
"So who's at the diner tonight?"
"It wasn't too busy so Ceaser was gonna finish up & close for me."
"Oh that's good."
"How's everything with Sookie & Jackson? They seemed to hit it off pretty well on their date the other night."
"Yeah, definitely. Last night they went on their third date this week. I really didn't think anything would come of it seeing as they hardly spoke to each other at that restaurant the other night but I guess it was just too fancy & Sookie was nervous. They're practically inseperable now. So sweet."
"Yeah that's great. It looked like they were enjoying each other at the diner."
They most certainly have a lot in common. You should have heard them at dinner before that. Asking about the mushrooms, were they fresh or frozen? & the carrots, where'd the restaurant get them? A match made in heaven, I tell you & I take responsibility for it."
"How can you take responsibility?"
"I hooked them up. – Well not technically but Sookie was all worried because Jackson said yes to a date but they hadn't made in definite plans & me, being the wonderful best friend I am, talked her into making plans & she did & then I agreed to go along on the horrible double date to make her happy."
"Right. Rune just wasn't your type of guy was he?"
"Yeah, Rune the Loon isn't the type of guy any girl with a functioning brain would want to date."
"He did seem a little weird."
"A little? More like weird times 1000."
"I wouldn't know, I didn't have to spend a whole evening with him."
"Aren't you lucky."
"I'm sure he wasn't that bad."
"Define that bad."
"Nvmd. He was bad. I'll take your word for it."
"Oohhh here's the food." Lorelai exclaimed as Luke's friend, Ben, carried out 2 steaming plates of crab cakes, sweet potatoes & macaroni & cheese.
"Hey Ben. This is Lorelai. Lorelai, this is my friend Ben."
"Hi Ben it's nice to meet you. It was very thoughtful of you to do this for Luke."
"It's nice to meet you to Lorelai. & it's not a problem specially for a good friend."
"Well thanks anyways. It smells delicious."
Ben walked back into the kitchen & Luke stood up to get another beer.
"You want some more wine?"
"Yeah sure, thanks."
He poured it in her glass & sat back down.
"Mmm this is unbelievable Luke!"
"Yeah, Ben is one of the best cooks I know."
"How long have you known Ben?"
"Oh we were buddies in high school. We were on the track team together."
"Oh that's cool. So Ben knew ol' Butch Danes back in high school. I may need to chat with him later."
"Definitely not. I don't need you learning anything else about me to mock later."
"Who said I would mock?"
"Please, I know you."
"I just need to check up on the man I'm dating. Get a little background information. Wouldn't want to date a serial killer, or a drug dealer, or a mental patient or—"
"What will it take to get you to stop right there?"
"Coffee."
"Should known. I'll go see if Ben can make some. Be right back." He got up & went to get the coffee from the boats kitchen."
Sitting in silence Lorelai looked out the window as the boat glided over the sparkly blue water. The glow of the moon shone on the surface. The stars twinkled in the sky.
Wow this is the perfect date. The perfect night. & possibly the perfect man.
Her thoughts were interrupted when Luke came back in carrying a mug of black coffee.
"Here ya go."
"Thanks Luke."
"Your welcome." He sat back down & they finished their meal in a comfortable silence, both enjoying each other's presence & the wonderful night they were sharing. After they finished eating Ben cleared the plates & brought them both a piece of chocolate pie with whipped cream, Lorelai's favorite. When they were through with the pie they thanked Ben & wondered out to the deck of the boat. They were not too far from the dock & they could see the the outline of the city buildings & all the lights in the distance.
"This has been the most amazing first date ever Luke. Really, I mean it."
"I had a great time too. Maybe sometime we could, ya know, do it again, or something?"
"I would love to Luke."
"Great. So.. we're heading back to the dock but it'll be a little bit before we're there. Are you cold?"
"Yeah but it's okay."
"No hold on. I'll get some blankets & we can sit on the bench." Luke went downstairs & came back up a few minutes later carrying two fleece blankets & a heavier jacket for Lorelai.
"Here put this on, you'll be warmer."
"Thanks Luke."
They settled into the bench together, Lorelai leaning against Luke's chest & the blankets covering the both of them. They sat & relaxed looking up at the stars. Reaching the dock Luke stood up, put the blankets away & tied the boat up. He helped Lorelai climb off & then got off himself. They walked back to the car, he held the door open for her, much less clumsily than last time & got in the drivers side. Soon they were pulling into Lorelai's driveway. Both got out & Luke walked her to the door.
"Thank you again, so much for tonight Luke. I loved every minute of it."
"Your welcome. I loved it too."
"Soo.. goodnight."
"Goodnight.. he carefully leaned in & kissed her lightly on the lips."
Wow, Lorelai thought. Luke's kissing me! & it's pretty good too!
She deepened the kiss as Luke put his arms around her waist & pulled her closer, warming her instantly as they're bodies touched. Reluctantly she pulled apart a few minutes later & pecked him on the lips.
"Goodnight Lorelai." Luke said as he slowly walked backwards down the steps & turned around & walked to his truck. Incredible. He thought. Absolutely incredible. After all those years of watching her with other men from afar he was finally the one holding her in his arms. She's more amazing than I thought. He gradually made his way back to the diner & went upstairs to his apartment & exhausted, he went straight to bed, to dream about her.
Meanwhile Lorelai walked into the house in awe of the amazing kiss she had just shared with Luke
I never would have though kissing Luke would be that great! I can't even describe, it was just unbelievably great.
"Mom is that you?"
"Yeah kid. It's me."
"How'd the date go? I want details!"
"Lemme go change & then I'll be right back with plenty of details."
"I don't want the dirrty ones. If there are any that is."
"Ohhhh yeah. Tons!"
"MOM, thanks for putting that picture in my head."
"Nah, I'm just kidding. Nothing to dirty."
"Okay, good."
Lorelai happily ran up the stairs.
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