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Story- New School and a New Life
Author - GilmoreGirlsFreakazoid
Chapter - The Song and Track Practice
Five months have passed and everything was going smoothly.
The weekend Lorelai had lunch with her dad went fine. He mentioned her comming back but Lorelai made it known she had no intention on raising a child in the Gilmore-household. Richard understod and told Lorelai he was proud of her for her independence. It reminded him of his mother, Trix.
Luke and Lorelai went to lamaze classes. Luke thought it was a joke but Lorelai took them seriously. She almost perfected the breathing technique since she practiced it every night.
Liz was now seven months pregnant and was having a tough time. Jimmy was becomming an arrogant ass and began saying he didn't need her or the baby and he would walk out if she didn't do what he said. Of course Liz only told Lorelai this and promised her not to tell Luke because Luke would kill him.
Lorelai and Mia began a relationship that weekend Richard came to town. They had their lunch at the inn and after lunch when her father left, Lorelai broke down in sobs on the couch in the lobby. Mia saw her from the desk and asked her what was wrong. Lorelai confided her trust in Mia and told her everything. Since then they kept in touch and had the mother/daughter relationship Lorelai always wished for in her own mother.
Luke began running track again once the season had started and was once again the great 'Butch Danes'. Lorelai mocked him whenever someone yelled it out from the stands.
Sookie and Lorelai were walking down the hallway in the afternoon after the last bell rang and were talking about the upcomming school events.
"So, did you ask Luke about it?" Sookie asked trying to situate her books comfortably in her arms.
"No. I don't want to make him feel like he has to go to his prom just because I want to. I already heard the rant three times to Will and Liz about how 'proms are just another way to have a party and to make the people who can't find a significant other to go feel like crap'." Lorelai groaned.
"Aw. Well maybe you send him hints. Like make him go into the mall with you and pass by a dress store and say 'Look at that dress, wouldn't I look great in that for prom?'. Maybe he would understand."
"I already tried it. He said that if I wore the dress he would have to wear a tux and there is no way in hell he'll get in a tux."
"Oh well. Atleast you tried. Maybe he'll come to his senses." Sookie shrugged.
"Yeah .. I guess he'll be one of the only seniors going to prom. Even Bootsy is going. BOOTSY." she emphasized his name, "Seriously, mister 'nobody likes' is going to his own prom."
"Well did you ever really expect Luke Danes to go to a social event without being dragged?"
Lorelai shrugged her shoulders and kept walking to her locker.
Sookie checked her watch and said, "I'm sorry honey. I have to go. I gotta remind Jackson to pick up his suit or he'll forget and just come in his overalls."
"Bye." Lorelai mumbled still obviously upset.
Sookie patted Lorelai's arm. "Don't worry honey. Maybe he'll change his mind, he still has 3 days left."
"Yeah, yeah. Bye."
Sookie waved and Lorelai unpacked her books and put them into her locker and thought about what she should do about this whole Luke-not-wanting-to-go-to-his-own-prom situation.
Lorelai walked to the bleachers and sat down. She saw Luke in the distance and smiled to herself. She pulled her history text book and notebook out of her school bag and began going her homework.
Luke saw Lorelai with her head in some book and smirked.
Ever since Luke signed up for track and field again Lorelai would sit in the bleachers on days of practice and wait for him to get done.
About an hour, 10 laps and 3 subjects later Luke walked up to Lorelai.
Luke sat down next to her and kissed her cheek.
"Hey."
Lorelai looked up from her book to him and said, "Hi. How was practice?"
"It was alright. I feel like I might collapse soon though." Luke whipped the sweat off his forehead and looked back at her.
"Aw. My poor baby." she kissed him and Luke blushed.
"Okay, okay. Let's go. I need a shower desperatly." he stood and helped her get up. She put her books away and they went home.
Now that she was six months pregnant Lorelai has gotten a belly and started wearing the matertenity clothes she bought in her first trimester. Once every two weeks Liz and her would go shopping together at the mother's to be store and that would be some sister bonding time.
After Luke's shower he walked into his room with only a towel wrapped around his waist and found Lorelai looking through a magazine.
She looked up and smiled sweetly at him. He walked to his dresser and starter to pull out his clothes with his back facing her.
"Whatcha looking at?"
"A magazine."
"Oh." Luke nodded.
"I found the most gorgeous dress in here and it's for girls who are six months pregnant. I think I would look great in it."
"I'm sure you would." Luke looked at her and smirked.
Lorelai sighed knowing he didn't get the message so she decided to just come out and say it.
"Luke, are you going to your prom?"
Luke stopped rummaging trough his drawers and turned around to look at her.
"What are you talking about?"
"I'm talking about you going to your prom."
"Why would I do that?"
"Because Luke! It's your PROM. You only get one in your whole life unless you count your junior one but that's not special enough. Why don't you want to experience all that?"
Luke sighed, "Lorelai. I already told you how much i hate stupid formal events where I have to get dressed up. There's nothing in the world that could get me to change my mind so please .. just drop it."
Lorelai starred at him for a few minutes with no expression on her face. After a few more seconds she closed her magazine and got up from the bed. She started walking towards the door and almost got it open until Luke pulled her back.
"Where are you going?"
"I'm going downstairs."
"Why?"
"Because there is nothing in the world that could get me to change my mind." Lorelai imitated and left the room.
Luke sighed and knew he did something wrong. The comment wasn't even that bad but she took it really seriously. Ever since the prgnancy she became over-sensitive, became mad over the stupidest things and cried over something as simple as him not kissing her goodnight before bed.
He had to do something, he knew it. She could stay angry at him for days at a time. It happened, he knows how far she'll go.
He sighed again and pushed his hands through his hair. He really didn't want to go to prom, he'd rather just have a night at home alone with her. Maybe he could work in the two together.
Three days have passed and Lorelai still didn't have a conversation with Luke. She slept with Liz in her room, woke up, went to school, stayed over Sookie's house untill around 8:30, ate dinner with the family and went to bed to finish her homework. They only real time Luke actually spoke to Lorelai was when they would eat supper but he still couldn't get a moment alone with her because she seperated herself away from him.
She was over reacting and she knew it.
She felt bad for making him feel bad but she was beginning to think that Luke was ashamed to be seen around her. He always walked away from people when they were together. She would get upset when he did that but didn't let it show.
It was 7 at night and Lorelai walked in the house silently. The past three hours she was helping Sookie with getting ready for the prom. They went to the nail salon and hair stylist. Lorelai even got her hair cut because she thought that if she wasn't going to feel special she'd atleast looking hot doing it.
She walked into the kitchen expecting to find Luke cooking dinner but he wasn't there neither was Will. She shrugged it off and walked upstairs.
She saw a note on the top of the stairs. She picked it up and it read,
Lorelai,
I'm sorry for making you feel bad. I didn't realise you really thought
prom was that special. I hope I can make it up to you. Go in the bedroom.
There's a surprise for you in there.
Love,
L.
She was very intrigued. She knew Luke wasn't one for surprising her so she didn't know what he was doing.
She ran up to their bedroom door and pushed it open. She looked around the room and saw a rectangular box on the bed with another note on it.
She picked it up and read the note first.
Come to Miss Patty's at 9 tonight.
Wear what's in the box.
-L
xox
Lorelai put the note down and pulled open the box. Inside was a pink dress. It was a pink maternity three tier dress with a few sequins on it. It was the one from the magazine she had been admiring for the past two weeks.
She looked at the clock and read the time '8:38'.
"Crap." she ran out of the room and into the bathroom and got ready.
She walked to Miss Patty's with the dress on and her hair was down freely with not many hair products in it. Her pink heels clinked when she took a footstep.
She walked up the stairs and pulled open the door and gasped at what she saw.
There was pink and white baloons, the walls had streamers and twinkle light, to the side was a single table with a white cover and a vase of roses on it and in the back was Kirk standing up next to a dj booth which was playing one of her favorite songs, Can't Fight This Feeling by REO Speedwagon.
And in the middle of all this was her Luke.
I can't fight this feeling any longer
And yet I'm still afraid to let it flow
What started out as friendship, has grown stronger
I only wish I had the strength to let it show
"Luke .." Lorelai said as she tried to keep the tears from falling.
Luke walked up to her and craddled her face in his hands.
I tell myself that I can't hold out forever
I said there is no reason for my fear
Cause I feel so secure when we're together
You give my life direction
You make everything so clear
"Lorelai. I'm sorry. I didn't know going to my prom was such a big deal to you. The only reason I didn't want to go was because I would rather just spend the night with you, not with my graduating class - half of which I don't like. So I brought you your own prom. I hope you'll forgive me."
Lorelai smiled and pressed her lips up to his.
And even as I wander
I'm keeping you in sight
You're a candle in the window
On a cold, dark winter's night
And I'm getting closer than I ever thought I might
"This is the most romantic thing you have ever done, Luke. I love you so much." she said when she pulled back from the kiss.
"Love you too." Luke smiled and brought her into his arms for a dance.
And I can't fight this feeling anymore
I've forgotten what I started fighting for
It's time to bring this ship into the shore
And throw away the oars, forever
Cause I can't fight this feeling anymore
I've forgotten what I started fighting for
And if I have to crawl upon the floor
Come crashing through your door
Baby, I can't fight this feeling anymore
My life has been such a whirlwind since I saw you
I've been running round in circles in my mind
And it always seems that I'm following you, girl
Cause you take me to the places that alone I'd never find
And even as I wander I'm keeping you in sight
You're a candle in the window on a cold, dark winter's night
And I'm getting closer than I ever thought I might
And I can't fight this feeling anymore
I've forgotten what I started fighting for
It's time to bring this ship into the shore
And throw away the oars, forever
Cause I can't fight this feeling anymore
I've forgotten what I started fighting for
And if I have to crawl upon the floor
Come crushing through your door
Baby, I can't fight this feeling anymore.